VOLUNTEERS WITH STRONG CONSTRUCTION SKILLS ARE NEEDED FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF NEW HOMES IN COUNTIES AFFECTED BY HURRICANE HELENE. THE TIMELINE FOR THESE PROJECTS IS VERY RIGOROUS AND REQUIRES ADHERENCE TO VERY SPECIFIC QUALITY STANDARDS. UNSKILLED VOLUNTEERS MAY BE ASKED TO HELP ON NON-CONSTRUCTION TASKS. GROUPS ARE ASKED TO BE FLEXIBLE ON LOCATION AND TYPES OF PROJECTS (MAY INCLUDE REPAIR OR NEW CONSTRUCTION).

• Age requirements: this opportunity is open to volunteers who are in high school & up.

• Groups must arrange their own accommodations & meals.

• Groups need to bring at least 1 skilled leader for each work crew.

• All adults age 19+ must have a clear national, criminal background check. ASP Background Check Policy & FAQs

• Locations may be in East TN or Western NC and will be confirmed as soon as possible. **Flexibility is needed.**

Mission Fee: 
There are no mission fees to participate with ASP's Disaster Recovery Program. Donations are gratefully accepted to aid in completing the work.

Materials:
All project supplies and materials will be provided. It is helpful to know if groups are bringing tools and/or a tool trailer.

Workdays: 
During registration, choose the "Week of" event that includes your arrival date. Within the process, it will ask you to provide your arrival date, the number of workdays you a planning for, and your departure date.

Accommodations:
Groups must arrange their own accommodations and meals.

PROJECT TYPES:
Volunteers serving in East TN may be placed on home repair, new construction, or disaster recovery projects. We ask groups to remain flexible on the type of project based on the biggest current need, project timing, and skill level match. Groups may request a specific type of project, but should be open to other project types as well. 

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