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Volunteer

Make a lasting difference alongside communities rebuilding after disaster. By volunteering with World Renew, you can bring hope, restore stability, and help families move forward with resilience. 

Our Impact
Volunteers Helping to Renew Hope

Join World Renew Disaster Response Services (DRS) in serving disaster-impacted communities across North America. Your compassion and service will contribute to the meaningful legacy of DRS:

35 +

years of disaster response

35000 +

homes repaired

41000 +

volunteers

465000 +

families served

Thanks to our volunteers and supporters, this is the legacy of World Renew DRS over the last 50+ years—and you can be part of the next 50 and beyond.
Volunteer
Volunteer in North America

From repairing homes to estimating to conducting needs assessments, our volunteers serve in various capacities to support disaster-impacted communities. No matter your skills, we’ll provide training and equip you to step in and serve as a DRS volunteer.

Current Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteer with World Renew

Explore opportunities to serve with World Renew DRS at active clean-up sites across North America. Whether you volunteer on a group trip or lend your own skills as a long-term volunteer, we welcome you to join us. 

GROUP SERVICE TRIPS

For families, churches, businesses, schools, and other groups; trips are one week.

To sign up, or if you have questions, contact Morgan at mtibble@worldrenew.net.

Hurricane Helene reconstruction

Flood reconstruction

Wildfire reconstruction

Hurricane Helene reconstruction

Hurricane Helene reconstruction

Hurricanes Helene and Milton reconstruction

Flood reconstruction

Flood reconstruction

Hurricane Florence and ongoing storms reconstruction

INDIVIDUALS AND COUPLES

Primarily individuals and couples serving with DRS in a long-term capacity; specific trips  are one to three weeks. 

To sign up, or if you have questions, contact Mackenzie at mkarel@worldrenew.net

Sarasota, Florida

Hurricanes Helene and Milton reconstruction

Hurricanes Helene and Milton reconstruction

Help families rebuild

You directly help homeowners recovering from floods, hurricanes, and other crises.

See tangible results

Your work contributes to safer, repaired homes and restored communities.

Build meaningful relationships

You serve alongside like-minded volunteers and share hope with homeowners.

Create lasting impact

Your efforts support long-term recovery, not just immediate relief.

Stories of Hope

Real stories. Real impact.

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Our team will be happy to answer any inquiries you have related to volunteering, supporting World Renew DRS, or bringing a group to our worksites.

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FAQs

It takes all of us to bring an end to global poverty. We believe it’s possible—and your support can help us get there. Here are some ways for you to get involved with World Renew:

What kind of work do volunteers do when serving with World Renew DRS?

From repairing homes to estimating to conducting needs assessments, volunteers with World Renew DRS serve in various capacities to support disaster-impacted communities. 

Volunteer trips through World Renew DRS range from one week to three weeks depending on service type. Volunteers are also welcomed to serve in a long-term capacity. Explore this page for more details or contact our team for more information. 

No matter your skills, you can step in and serve as a volunteer with World Renew DRS to make a lasting impact. We’ll provide training and support for various volunteer roles, from repairing homes to conducting needs assessments. 

Expenses covered for World Renew DRS volunteers vary by the type of trip or service. For our long-term volunteer program, housing and meals are provided, and volunteers are  reimbursed for a majority of travel expenses. Groups serving on one-week trips are typically responsible for their own costs.