Volunteer: Local LERT Team Event, Chainsaw work and debris removal, Auburn NE, 5-26 thru 29-2026On May 24th, Auburn, Neb., experienced 85-mph winds, causing significant tree damage throughout the city. Although a lot of ground cleanup has been done, LERT Chainsaw and debris removal Volunteers are needed to trim damaged trees and remove higher broken branches and widow-makers to make properties safe for homeowners. All LERT volunteers are requested to report to Trinity Lutheran Church, 634 Alden Drive, Auburn, Neb, on Tuesday, May 26th at 10:00 am. LERT chainsaw volunteers must provide their own equipment and PPE. All volunteers should bring work gloves, steel-toed boots and clothes appropriate for the job and this time of year. If you have a pole chainsaw, please bring it. If you have experience operating a lift, that would be helpful. Only registered LERT volunteers will be allowed to participate. LERT background checks will be required as we will be staying in the homes of members of Trinity Lutheran Church. All volunteers must register at www.lcms-lert.org website. If you have any questions, please contact Mick Onnen, DDRC, 402-364-3370 District: Nebraska On May 24th, Auburn, Neb., experienced 85-mph winds, causing significant tree damage throughout the city. Although a lot of ground cleanup has been done, LERT Chainsaw and debris removal Volunteers are needed to trim damaged trees and remove higher broken branches and widow-makers to make properties safe for homeowners. All LERT volunteers are requested to report to Trinity Lutheran Church, 634 Alden Drive, Auburn, Neb, on Tuesday, May 26th at 10:00 am. LERT chainsaw volunteers must provide their own equipment and PPE. All volunteers should bring work gloves, steel-toed boots and clothes appropriate for the job and this time of year. If you have a pole chainsaw, please bring it. If you have experience operating a lift, that would be helpful. Only registered LERT volunteers will be allowed to participate. LERT background checks will be required as we will be staying in the homes of members of Trinity Lutheran Church. All volunteers must register at www.lcms-lert.org website. If you have any questions, please contact Mick Onnen, DDRC, 402-364-3370 District: Nebraska Training & Deployment Type: Volunteer Date: Multiple Shifts Available Zip Code: 68305 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: LERT Deployment, Tornado damage cleanup, St John Lutheran Church, Hattiesburg MS, 6-4 thru 6-2026This event is being led by Pastor Eric Hollar of Shepherd's Heart Ministry. The base camp will be at St. John Lutheran Church, 2001 Hardy St, Hattiesburg, MS 39401 The purpose of this event is to give participants an opportunity to serve with the love of Christ helping with tree work and debris removal following damaging storms last month. Description of work: This project will involve tree work and debris removal, activities common to storm-damage recovery efforts. IMPORTANT NOTES: LERT background checks are required for this Deployment because we will be working in people's homes and staying overnight on a church campus. The LCMS LERT system will take you to the Sterling Volunteers site to get your background check (no cost to all LERT volunteers) when you sign up for this LERT Deployment. Housing Details Bring your own cot or air mattress Bring your own bedding and towels... Shower provided at a local gym Meals will be provided to participants by the host church What you need to bring Participants will need to bring their own PPE and equipment. Clothing appropriate for the season. Toiletries and prescription medicines Sturdy shoes/work boots will be necessary. Steel-toed boots are required to be near chainsaws. Work gloves, protective eyewear, long pants (jeans), and work shirts (of course, socks, etc.!) If you have any questions, please contact Pastor Eric Hollar at 1-828-244-7201 District: Southern This event is being led by Pastor Eric Hollar of Shepherd's Heart Ministry. The base camp will be at St. John Lutheran Church, 2001 Hardy St, Hattiesburg, MS 39401 The purpose of this event is to give participants an opportunity to serve with the love of Christ helping with tree work and debris removal following damaging storms last month. Description of work: This project will involve tree work and debris removal, activities common to storm-damage recovery efforts. IMPORTANT NOTES: LERT background checks are required for this Deployment because we will be working in people's homes and staying overnight on a church campus. The LCMS LERT system will take you to the Sterling Volunteers site to get your background check (no cost to all LERT volunteers) when you sign up for this LERT Deployment. Housing Details Bring your own cot or air mattress Bring your own bedding and towels... Shower provided at a local gym Meals will be provided to participants by the host church What you need to bring Participants will need to bring their own PPE and equipment. Clothing appropriate for the season. Toiletries and prescription medicines Sturdy shoes/work boots will be necessary. Steel-toed boots are required to be near chainsaws. Work gloves, protective eyewear, long pants (jeans), and work shirts (of course, socks, etc.!) If you have any questions, please contact Pastor Eric Hollar at 1-828-244-7201 District: Southern Training & Deployment Type: Volunteer Date: Multiple Shifts Available Zip Code: 39401 Allow Groups: No |