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Presbyterian Volunteer Villages

Wooden signs with tents in the background

Signs show that teams have come from across the country to help. Photo by David Barnhart.

Presbyterian Volunteer Villages provide a predictable, safe, and sanitary environment for volunteer groups where they can live in community while serving others. The vision of the village is to create community among all the volunteers present in the village each week. Community is created one week at a time, facilitated by a village manager, who is also a volunteer.

PDA is currently sponsoring Presbyterian Volunteer Villages in Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas. Explore information about each village site, and learn how your volunteer team can help!

Additional information about the Presbyterian Volunteer Villages can be found in this downloadable village brochure.

Note:
Volunteers who are scheduled to go to New Orleans through the Olive Tree Presbyterian Volunteer Village in the near future and those participating in the gulf coast Youth Weeks in Houma will continue to work on 2005 hurricane recovery projects. PDA is not requesting work teams for oil spill clean up.

Personnel needed

  1. Village Managers – three month minimum volunteers
  2. Worksite Assignment Managers – three month minimum volunteers
  3. Facilities Manager Assistant – three month minimum volunteers

Presbyterian Volunteer Village locations

  • Pearlington/Diamondhead, Miss. – closed
  • Gautier, Miss. – closed
  • Luling, La. – closed
  • Orange Grove, Miss. – closed
  • Houma, La.
  • Lake Charles, La.
  • New Orleans, La.
  • Port Neches, Texas
  • Texas City, Texas

Ready to Go?

Teams interested in serving through any of the Presbyterian Volunteer Villages may register your interest online or call toll-free (866) 732-6121. After registering, you will be contacted by Penny Noel and the volunteers at the PDA Call Center to schedule your trip; you may also discuss specifics such as health issues, food options, supplies, and what to bring.

Information for volunteers

  • The minimum age requirement is 16.
  • If you wish to bring a donation for rebuilding supplies, please consider gift cards from Home Depot or Lowe’s.
  • Stories of Hope – Read volunteer stories from around the United States.
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