Crisis Response Team Preparations

    Provisions

    TouchGlobal is working to provide hurricane relief, recovery to the body of Christ, and outreach and evangelism to communities in Covington, LA and New Orleans. We are in need of individuals who have a heart for service and compassion. Come prepared to be flexible and with an openness to be used by God!

    TouchGlobal is currently seeking teams of 5 or more people, rather than individual workers.  Multiple teams are deployed each week. We anticipate future opportunities for teams of youth and families to serve once circumstances are more stable.

    We are also recruiting for the following professional skills.  Please let us know if your team will have one or more individuals with the following professional skills:

    • arborist
    • auto mechanic
    • carpenter
    • cook
    • counselor
    • electrician
    • flooring worker
    • mechanic
    • plumber
    • roofer
    • sheet rock hanger and/or taper
    • tree climber 

    Response Team Dates

    Updated 5/7/2008

    Date Trinity Church Castle Rock Community Church / Urban Impact Ministries (UIM)
    Please fax in applications for dates later than December 2008 and you will be contacted with booking availability. Thank you!
    May 11 Space for 100 Space for 26
    May 18 No teams scheduled No teams scheduled
    May 25 Space for 59 No teams scheduled
    June 1 Space for 100 National Project
    June 8 Space for 25 National Project
    June 15 Space for 38 National Project
    June 22 Booked National Project
    June 29 Space for 65 National Project
    July 6 Booked National Project
    July 13 Space for 62 National Project
    July 20 Booked National Project
    July 27 Booked National Project
    August 3 Space for 100 No teams scheduled
    August 10 Space for 92 No teams scheduled
    August 17 Space for 100 Space for 30
    August 24 Space for 100 Space for 60
    August 31 Space for 100 Space for 60
    September 7 Space for 100 Space for 60
    September 14 Space for 100 Space for 60
    September 21 Space for 100 Space for 60
    September 28 Space for 100 Space for 60
    October 5 Space for 100 Space for 40
    October 12 Space for 100 Space for 60
    October 19 Space for 100 Space for 60
    October 26 Space for 100 Space for 60
    November 2 Space for 100 Space for 60
    November 9 Space for 100 Space for 60
    November 16 Space for 100 Space for 60
    November 23 Space for 100 Space for 60
    November 30 Space for 100 Space for 60
    December 7 Space for 85 Space for 60
    December 14 Space for 100 Space for 60
    December 21 No teams scheduled No teams scheduled
    December 28 Space for 100 Space for 60

    Youth Teams

    Katrina relief and recovery has proven to be a great family and youth missions experience.  Please plan to bring your youth teams over fall, winter and spring breaks, and for the summer 2008 Urban Impact National Project.

    General Information

    TRIP COSTS

    A $20 per person non-refundable deposit is required at the time of scheduling.  The deposit will not be applied to the total week fee.

    To sustain volunteer response during the long term recovery, teams are required to pay $150 per person for the week to cover lodging/facility costs, as well as breakfast and dinner and to help with ongoing Crisis Response ministry needs.  Lunch is the responsibility of each team. The $150 per person fee should be sent 14 days prior to team arrival.  

    Please send one check from your team payable to "TouchGlobal" (noting Relief Team Deposit and the name of your church in the memo line) to:

    TouchGlobal
    19380 N. 10th Street
    Covington, LA 70433
     
    Please download and include the Payment Form with your deposit and balance payment.
      Payment Form (Adobe PDF)

    For example:
    A team of 10 people for 6 nights
    Team deposit: 10 x $20 = $200
    Team week cost due 2 weeks prior to arrival: 10 x $150 = $1,500

    TRANSPORTATION

    Teams are responsible for their own transportation.  All travel and incidental costs are the team's responsibility.

    Each work team will need daily transportation to their assigned worksites.  Vehicles are needed to transport wheelbarrows and other tools to work sites. (Unleaded and diesel fuel is available within a 10 minute drive.)

    HOUSING ARRANGEMENTS

    Trinity Church

    Teams are housed at Trinity Church in Covington, LA. All facilities are modern with electricity, AC & heat.  Trinity Church hosts volunteers on the floor in both the sanctuary and youth room (men and women are separated).  Shower facilities are available for men and women with changing areas in both.  Subject to space availability, RVs may park in a field adjacent to Trinity Church. Limited electric hook-ups are available.

    Castle Rock/Urban Impact

    Teams are housed at Castle Rock Community Church in New Orleans.  All facilities are modern with electricity, AC and heat.  Castle Rock/Urban Impact hosts volunteers in their ministry house which has triple bunks in separate men's and women's rooms.  Shower facilities are available for men and women with changing areas in both.

    TEAM ASSIGNMENTS

    For Crisis Response Team activities may include:

    • Roofing
    • Drywall
    • Carpentry
    • Electrical
    • Plumbing
    • Flooring
    • Tree and debris removal
    • Cleaning out flood damaged homes
    • Dry wall demolition
    • Serving in the community store ministry
    • Helping with meal preparation, clean-up and other support
    • Assisting with administrative duties/data entry
    • Assisting with work assessments and/or follow up
    • Other needs as determined

    WORK SCHEDULE 

    Teams work Monday - Saturday.  Teams are assigned work projects each morning and return every evening before dinner.  Teams staying over a Sunday are encouraged to participate in Sunday services or participate in other ministry opportunities (prayer walks, visitation, etc.).

    FLEXIBILITY

    Team members are asked to be flexible and ready to serve in a variety of tasks and areas as needed.

    WHAT TO PACK

    After confirmation of your scheduled arrival with an onsite coordinator, you will receive a packing list specific to the site where you have been scheduled.

    TEAM LEADER INFORMATION

    If you will be leading a team of volunteers, please be sure to review the Team Leader guides available to the right.

    		  

    Response Team Application Packet

    Team Application Packet

    Trinity Church, Urban Impact & Castle Rock Response Team Application Packet (Adobe PDF)

    Please download this application and fax it with your prospective dates and an estimate of your team size.  It is understood that dates will need to be confirmed prior to a final team member count, but we can not schedule your team without an estimated team size.  You will receive a phone call within 3 business days of faxing your application.

    Team Leader Packets

    Team Leader packet (Trinity Church - Adobe PDF)

    Team Member packet (Trinity Church - Adobe PDF)

    Team Leader packet (Castle Rock Church - Adobe PDF)

    Team Member packet (Castle Rock Church - Adobe PDF)

    Team Leader Training Guide (Adobe PDF)