A predominate part of our Appalachian Outreach summer program is the Home Repair Ministry. During a ten week period, teams travel to East Tennessee to serve families living in substandard conditions. Nearly 80% of the teams and churches that come to serve return year after year. The Home Repair Ministry serves Cocke, Grainger, Hamblen and Jefferson Counties. Our Home Repair program focuses on exterior needs of homes that are in need of handicap accessible ramps, decking, roofing, and painting. We partner with churches throughout the United States who provide labor and skills needed to complete projects. Selected projects are normally completed in June and July.
Individuals living in Cocke, Grainger, Hamblen and Jefferson Counties in need of home repairs are encouraged to apply. Individuals, churches or another organizations interested in serving through our Home Repair Ministry, please click the volunteer and contact us links below. Groups desiring to register a team must complete team registration and liability form links below.
Individuals living in Cocke, Grainger, Hamblen and Jefferson Counties in need of home repairs are encouraged to apply. Individuals, churches or another organizations interested in serving through our Home Repair Ministry, please click the volunteer and contact us links below. Groups desiring to register a team must complete team registration and liability form links below.
Looking for a summer employment opportunity? Consider joining our team. Each year, we employ summer staff who work alongside the Home Repair Coordinator to assist in meeting the needs of families selected to receive the home repairs, provide assistance to volunteer teams gathering materials and tools required to complete projects. Housing is provided for summer staff. Job seekers interested in applying for these positions, please click the summer staff application below.
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