Join Eight Days of Hope: Volunteer Effort to Aid Haywood County Families in Need

Waynesville, NC – October 9-26, 2024

Eight Days of Hope, a renowned volunteer organization, is set to bring its Rapid Response initiative to Haywood County from October 9 to October 26, 2024. This event aims to provide crucial assistance

to families affected by recent disasters, focusing on mucking out homes, debris cleanup, mold remediation, and other essential services.

Free Participation with Provided Amenities

Participation in this event is entirely free. Volunteers will be provided with food and lodging at Long’s Chapel, located at 133 Old Clyde Rd, Waynesville, NC 28785. Lodging will be separated by gender, and while RV spots are not available, all meals will be provided, ensuring volunteers can focus entirely on their service.

Volunteer Requirements and Daily Schedule

Volunteers are encouraged to bring their own tools, especially those useful for debris removal and mucking out homes. The event is open to individuals aged 16 and older, with minors requiring a same-gender chaperone. Pets are not allowed.

A typical day will start with breakfast at 6:30 am, followed by a brief time of worship and devotion. Volunteers will then head out to assist families, with lunch delivered to job sites. Dinner will be served at 6:00 pm. On Sundays, work will commence after 11:00 am to accommodate church services.

Check-In and Preparation

Check-in begins on Tuesday, October 8, from 3:00 pm to 8:00 pm, and continues daily from 7:00 am to 8:00 pm. The first meal will be dinner on October 8, and the last meal will be breakfast on October 26. Volunteers are asked to bring a Rapid Response t-shirt (provided if needed), a Bible, a case of water, gloves, a twin air mattress, bedding, a towel, and toiletries.

How to Get Involved

Those interested in volunteering can sign up at www.eightdaysofhope.com under the EVENTS section. Additionally, donations to support the event are welcomed and can be made on the website or sent to P.O. Box 3208, Tupelo, MS 38803.

For more information or any additional questions, volunteers can contact Eight Days of Hope at rapidresponse@eightdaysofhope.com or call 662-255-7565.

Join Eight Days of Hope in making a significant impact in Haywood County by volunteering your time and resources to help those in need.