TUES MAY 16 – 20, 2023 – Matt is going to Ft. Lauderdale to help Samaritan’s Purse with flood cleanup. Anyone who wants to join him or do a day trip can contact him in the church office at 941-778-0414 or send an email to matt@roserchurch.com.
Matt Meehan is Roser’s Financial Administrator. He is also a Stephen Minister and often follows the call to volunteer for Hands On Missions, especially Samaritan’s Purse disaster-relief missions.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION: On Wednesday, April 12, 2023, a supercell thunderstorm stalled over Fort Lauderdale, FL and surrounding areas. Nearly 26 inches of rain fell within a few hours causing hundreds of homes to be flooded.
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 local to the area we welcome you to serve for the day. Please contact our site at 561-873-4524 at least 24 hours in advance to be scheduled to serve. Please arrive at our host location: First Baptist Church Fort Lauderdale, 416 NE First Street, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301. Orientation takes place at 7:30 a.m. or 12:30 p.m. Day volunteers will need to bring a bagged lunch, water, and hand sanitizer. Day volunteers are welcome to serve any day, Monday through Saturday, without being scheduled for a specific date. Due to the nature of disaster relief, our schedule must remain fluid. We recommend that you contact the site 24 hours in advance, prior to serving.
Additional Information: Volunteers are responsible for their own transportation to the site. Meals and sleeping quarters are provided for overnight volunteers. Volunteers need to bring twin size air mattress or cot, linens/sleeping bag, pillow, towels and personal hygiene items. 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.
READ MORE: spvolunteer.org/project-response/671, roserchurch.com/matts-mission-flood-relief-in-ky