Hurricanes Fiona and Ian brought significant damage to the residents of Nova Scotia and Florida. MDS is sending the first early response teams (ERT) to serve in Southwest Florida next week and the following two weeks, and is seeking volunteers to do chainsaw work. 

MDS Canada is currently organizing a response in Nova Scotia following Hurricane Fiona. For more information on volunteer opportunities please contact the MDS Canada Office at 204-261-1274 or by emailing [email protected].

For the months of October - December 2022, MDS is offering financial travel assistance for anyone who serves for a week or more in McAllen, TX or Jennings, LA. Contact [email protected] (US) or [email protected] (CA) for more information. Applicable weeks are noted below in italics.

Weekly Volunteer Opportunities

Oct 23-29; up to 9 people

Oct 30-Nov 5; up to 10 people

Nov 6-12; up to 8 people

Nov 27-Dec 3; up to 3 people

Dec 4-10; up to 10 people

Dec 11-17; up to 10 people

Jan 8-14; up to 15 people

Feb 5-11; up to 15 people

Feb 5-11; up to 1 person

Feb 12-18; up to 3 people

Feb 26-Mar 4; up to 3 people

Mar 19-25; up to 6 people

Mar 26-Apr 1; up to 15 people

Oct 23-29; up to 5 people

Oct 30-Nov 5; up to 5 people

For more information or to serve, please contact:

Canadian projects: Clara Flores at 866-261-1274 or email [email protected].

U.S. projects: Deanna Frey at 800-241-8111 or email [email protected]

Two Crew Leaders, Oct 22-Nov 19

Crew Leader, Nov 26-Dec 17

Two Crew Leaders, Jan 4-Feb 4

Head Cook, Feb 4-Mar 4

Two Crew Leaders, Mar 4-Apr 1

Project Director, Oct 22-Dec 17

Three Crew Leaders, Jan 4-Apr 1

Two Crew Leaders, Oct 29-Dec 17

Crew Leader, Feb 4-Mar 4

Crew Leader, Feb 4-Apr 1

Assistant Cook, Feb 4-Apr 1

Crew Leader, Nov 5-Dec 17

Construction Supervisor, Nov 23-Dec 17

Two Crew Leaders, Jan 4-Apr 1

Crew Leader, Nov 12-19

Crew Leader, Nov 12-Dec 3

Crew Leader, Jan 4-21

Crew Leader, Feb 4-Mar 4

For more information or to serve, please contact:

Canadian residents: Kelsey Friesen at 866-261-1274 or email [email protected]

U.S. residents: Josh Carson at 800-241-8111 or email [email protected]

One Space (Individuals or Couple), Oct 22-Nov 18

One Space (Individual or Couple), Nov 19-26

For more information or to serve, please contact: Canadian residents: Kelsey Friesen at 866-261-1274 or email [email protected]. U.S. residents: Josh Carson at 800-241-8111 or email [email protected]