Location: Kankakee County, Illinois, and Newton County, Indiana

Project Description: Volunteers will assist homeowners affected by recent tornadoes and will help in Jesus' Name with content recovery, debris cleanup, roof tarping, and tree work. There will be opportunities for day volunteers only. No skills are necessary prior to serving. Volunteers will be led and instructed by experienced team leads.

This will be a Day / Local Volunteer response only. No overnight volunteer opportunities available. 

Schedule: Volunteers will work Monday through Saturday. At the beginning of a deployment, we work limited hours on Sundays.

Minimum Age: Volunteers must be at least 14 years of age or older. Youth, ages 14-15, must be accompanied by their parent/legal guardian and youth, ages 16-17, must be accompanied by an adult chaperone unless the team is registered as a youth group. Youth groups may serve with Samaritan’s Purse and are required to complete a Youth Leader Covenant. Please read more information about our Youth Policy in the FAQ section.

Local / Day Volunteers: If you are able to provide your own lodging and meals, we welcome you to serve for the day. Day volunteers must be registered prior to arrival. Please sign up using the “Day” option after selecting “Respond Now”. You will select the date you wish to serve, if space is available you will be approved for that date. Day volunteers may apply to serve a maximum of 7 days. If you wish to sign up for additional trips please complete a separate application. All individuals wishing to serve, including youth, must complete their own individual application. Once you are scheduled, please arrive at our orientation location, Life Compass Church, 175 S Wall St., Kankakee, IL 60901. Volunteers will work Monday - Saturday with orientation taking place at 7:30am or 12:30pm, beginning Friday, March 13 at 7:30am, please plan to arrive 15 minutes prior to orientation. Day volunteers will need to bring a bagged lunch, water, and hand sanitizer.

Additional Information: Volunteers are responsible for their own transportation to the site. Tools will be provided, and volunteers are welcome to bring their own tool belts and small hand tools. Volunteers should dress in long pants and sturdy boots. Tent camping or sleeping in vehicles will not be allowed at the host locations.