Leadership Volunteer Needs
Updated: May 4, 2026
Learn more about Leadership Volunteers, what they do, and how to become one.
Canadians wishing to serve in the U.S. must book at least 3 weeks prior to their service term to allow time for border entry paperwork to be completed. Unfortunately, at this time Canadian border-crossing restrictions prohibit U.S. volunteers from serving with MDS in Canada.
Description: In September 2024, wind and flooding from Hurricane Helene devastated North Carolina, primarily in its western Appalachian region, destroying infrastructure and homes and cutting off power, transportation, and communications to many towns for prolonged periods. Several mudslides occurred across the region, significantly worsening the damage.
Available Date Ranges
| Jul 2 - 18 | Crew Leader |
Description: On October 29, 2021, a significant flooding event happened along the eastern shores of Maryland in Somerset and Dorchester Counties. It impacted the Crisfield and Cambridge areas of the State. According to some local people in Crisfield, this event was more damaging than Hurricane Sandy in 2012.
Available Date Ranges
| May 28 - Jun 6 | Crew Leader |
Description: Hurricane Idalia was a powerful and destructive Category 4 hurricane that caused significant damage across parts of the southeastern United States, especially in North Florida, in late August 2023. September 2024 Hurricane Helene brought more damage to the area.
Available Date Ranges
| Jun 18 - 27 | Crew Leader |
Description: In June 2024, Spencer, Iowa, experienced devastating, record-breaking flooding when the Little Sioux River crested at 22.2 feet, inundating the south side of town, damaging hundreds of homes, and requiring the rescue of 800 residents. The surge caused significant infrastructure damage and forced massive, long-term cleanup efforts.
Available Date Ranges
| Jun 13 - 20 | Crew Leader |
| Aug 1 - 15 | Head Cook |
Description: Around May 29, 2025, the Wolf wildfire began. It swept through the community of Denare Beach on June 2, 2025, destroying more than 200 homes in the Northern Village of Denare Beach.
Available Date Ranges
| Jun 20 - Jul 11 | Crew Leader |
| Jun 27 - Aug 1 | Crew Leader |
| Jul 4 - Aug 1 | Crew Leader |
More Information
For more information or to serve, please contact:
Canadian residents: Rose Klassen at 866-261-1274 or through this form.
U.S. residents: Jody Zorbaugh (717-964-4969) or Karla Friesen (717- 735-3536) via phone or through this form.
RV Volunteer Needs
Updated: May 4, 2026
Learn more about RV Volunteers, what they do, and how to become one.
Canadians wishing to serve in the U.S. must book at least 3 weeks prior to their service term to allow time for border entry paperwork to be completed. Unfortunately, at this time Canadian border-crossing restrictions prohibit U.S. volunteers from serving with MDS in Canada.
More Information
For more information or to serve, please contact:
Canadian residents: Rose Klassen at 866-261-1274 or through this form.
U.S. residents: Jody Zorbaugh (717-964-4969) or Karla Friesen (717- 735-3536) via phone or through this form.