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Brownsville, Texas Service Opportunities: Volunteers work with the Mennonite Partnership Initiative, a home repair service for low-income families in Brownsville and Mexico, completing such projects as roofing repairs, handicapped ramps, or other minor household maintenance. Other service could include quilting, teaching, or helping prepare for the Rio Grande Valley MCC Relief Sale, which is usually held in February. Volunteers relate to Iglesia Menonito del Cordero, whose services are bilingual, but are welcome to visit other churches in the area as well.Lodging: There are three small houses available on the grounds of the del Cordero church, along with 12 RV sites, which include electricity and water. Waco, Texas Service Opportunities: World Hunger Relief, Inc. is a Christian organization committed to the alleviation of hunger around the world. God calls us to: Train individuals in holistic ministry that equips them to work with communities in developing sustainable farming techniques, educate those with an economic abundance on methods of conserving and sharing resources, and participate in local and international sustainable development programs. World Hunger Relief is a 42 acre working farm that provides practical and classroom training to interns who wish to work in the developing world and education to local area residents who wish to learn about how to be better stewards of God's creation. As a working farm, there is always more work to be done than there are hands to do the work. From skilled work such as carpentry, masonry, electrical work, machine maintenance/repair, clerical, kitchen/food prep - to unskilled labor in the gardens and grounds, there are plenty of tasks for people of all ages and aptitudes. Volunteers are encouraged to connect with Hope Fellowship, a local Mennonite congregation, involved in the ministry of World Hunger Relief. Lodging: Free lodging in a dormitory that can house a large number of people. There are separate shower and bathroom facilities for men and women, a full kitchen and common areas. One RV hook-up is on-site, with two large RV parks within 1/4 mile of the farm. Meals are of no cost to volunteers, the farm offers fresh organic produce, milk, meat and eggs. Austin, Texas Service Opportunities:Volunteers in Austin will work closely with Austin Mennonite Church and its ministries. General maintenance is needed for indoor facilities and outdoor play area. San Antonio, Texas Service Opportunities: SOOP volunteers work with local service agencies, with a variety of opportunities such as minor home repair, working in a soup-line for the homeless, hosting visitors in our local guesthouse, cleaning and renovation work at the church, etc. All placements will be determined in conversation between the local coordinators and potential volunteers. It is hoped that volunteers will relate closely with the San Antonio Mennonite Church (SAMC). Lodging: The local coordinators will discuss possible lodging arrangements with the volunteer. |
