Trainings & Deployments From: LCMS Disaster Response & Training

Volunteer: Local LERT Team Event, Bathroom Rehab to ADA compliant, Immanuel Lutheran, St. Charles MO, 4-6 thru 5-2-2026

LERT volunteers are needed to rehab an existing bathroom into an ADA compliant bathroom. Work will include, demolition and removal, construction of short new walls, insulation and drywall installation, construction of a new ADA shower, replacing the tile floor, painting the walls and adding new siding where the window was.

Plumbing and Electrical work will be conducted by professionals.

All volunteers are encouraged to wear yellow LERT shirts or vests. Most of the tools necessary to conduct this work will be provided. If a volunteer wants to bring their own tools, that is ok. Sturdy work boots and work gloves are required.

Lunch, water and Gatorade will be provided.

We will meet at the home of the work instead of the listed church. Site supervisor will provide the address to the volunteers that sign up. It is located in St. Charles County.  

It is anticipated that work days will be flexible based on the plumber and electrician schedules as well as the homeowner. Please keep aware of the next day schedule by communicating with the site supervisor or by checking the web page.

District: Missouri

LERT volunteers are needed to rehab an existing bathroom into an ADA compliant bathroom. Work will include, demolition and removal, construction of short new walls, insulation and drywall installation, construction of a new ADA shower, replacing the tile floor, painting the walls and adding new siding where the window was.

Plumbing and Electrical work will be conducted by professionals.

All volunteers are encouraged to wear yellow LERT shirts or vests. Most of the tools necessary to conduct this work will be provided. If a volunteer wants to bring their own tools, that is ok. Sturdy work boots and work gloves are required.

Lunch, water and Gatorade will be provided.

We will meet at the home of the work instead of the listed church. Site supervisor will provide the address to the volunteers that sign up. It is located in St. Charles County.  

It is anticipated that work days will be flexible based on the plumber and electrician schedules as well as the homeowner. Please keep aware of the next day schedule by communicating with the site supervisor or by checking the web page.

District: Missouri

Training & Deployment Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 63301

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Local LERT Team Event, Chainsaw work, Lutheran Island Camp, Henning MN, 5-2-2025

As a part of the Spring Cleanup Day at Lutheran Island Camp, this deployment is specifically for LERT trained and qualified chainsaw operators.

While there will be other groups participating in the spring cleanup day on the Island, this deployment is only for those who have completed LERT chainsaw training. This is NOT a training day for chainsaw operation. 

Participants should bring (if they have them):Chainsaw, bar oil, gas/oil or synthetic fuel mix, Chaps and other Personal Protective Equipment (helmet, eye protection, ear protectors, gloves, and steel-toe boots). Participants must wear steel-toed boots. Outdoor work clothes and boots appropriate for the weather at the time.

Work will consist of tree, branch and debris removal.  Wood will be blocked and stacked for later use. Branches and debris will be stacked for removal.

Arrive at the site by 8:00 am to sign in.  Deployment will begin at 8:30 am and conclude between 4:00 and 5:00 pm

Lunch, snacks and water will be provided.

District: Minnesota_North

As a part of the Spring Cleanup Day at Lutheran Island Camp, this deployment is specifically for LERT trained and qualified chainsaw operators.

While there will be other groups participating in the spring cleanup day on the Island, this deployment is only for those who have completed LERT chainsaw training. This is NOT a training day for chainsaw operation. 

Participants should bring (if they have them):Chainsaw, bar oil, gas/oil or synthetic fuel mix, Chaps and other Personal Protective Equipment (helmet, eye protection, ear protectors, gloves, and steel-toe boots). Participants must wear steel-toed boots. Outdoor work clothes and boots appropriate for the weather at the time.

Work will consist of tree, branch and debris removal.  Wood will be blocked and stacked for later use. Branches and debris will be stacked for removal.

Arrive at the site by 8:00 am to sign in.  Deployment will begin at 8:30 am and conclude between 4:00 and 5:00 pm

Lunch, snacks and water will be provided.

District: Minnesota_North

Training & Deployment Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On May 2, 2026

Zip Code: 56551

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Local LERT Team Event, Camp cleanup, Shepherd's Hill at the Crossroads camp, St. John ND, 5-27 thru 31-2026

Description

Help Shepherd's Hill at the Crossroads Camp get ready for summer camp season! This is a work opportunity located at the Camp at St. John, North Dakota. Come and help when you can. Jobs available for all abilities. 

The Camp will feed and house you in exchange for your work. Work will be available at the Camp from May 27 to May 31, 2026. 

This project will involve Spring cleanup of the camp. There will be outdoor and indoor cleanup to get ready for the Summer. The camp will provide materials and supplies as needed. Participants should bring their own personal items, such as gloves and eye protection.  

What will be provided:

Housing will be provided at the Camp.  Volunteers should bring their own bedding, either sleeping bags or blankets, and pillows.  You should also bring your own towels. 

LERT background checks are required for this event.

Meals will be provided each day. 

District: North_Dakota

Description

Help Shepherd's Hill at the Crossroads Camp get ready for summer camp season! This is a work opportunity located at the Camp at St. John, North Dakota. Come and help when you can. Jobs available for all abilities. 

The Camp will feed and house you in exchange for your work. Work will be available at the Camp from May 27 to May 31, 2026. 

This project will involve Spring cleanup of the camp. There will be outdoor and indoor cleanup to get ready for the Summer. The camp will provide materials and supplies as needed. Participants should bring their own personal items, such as gloves and eye protection.  

What will be provided:

Housing will be provided at the Camp.  Volunteers should bring their own bedding, either sleeping bags or blankets, and pillows.  You should also bring your own towels. 

LERT background checks are required for this event.

Meals will be provided each day. 

District: North_Dakota

Training & Deployment Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 58369

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: LERT Deployment, Chainsaw work/debris removal, Shepherd’s Hill at the Crossroads, St John ND, 5-27 thru 31-2026

Description

This event is sponsored by North DakotaLERT and is in partnership with Shepherd's Hill at the Crossroads Camp.

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.

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 are working in people's homes. 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:

Bunkbeds will be provided Bring bedding and towels... Shower provided Meals will be provided to participants.

 

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. 

Work gloves

Protective eyewear

Long pants (jeans) and work shirts (of course, socks, etc.!)

Bedding and towels.
 

Details


18 and older


Is Not Family Friendly


Is Outdoors


Inclement Weather Plan: Work takes place in all types of weather. In the event of severe weather work will stop and workers will shelter.


Is Not Wheelchair Accessible


Background checks are required for this work


Sturdy shoes or boots are required


Bring work gloves


Bring Bedding and Towels for overnight stay


Bring PPE for chainsaw work

District: North_Dakota

Description

This event is sponsored by North DakotaLERT and is in partnership with Shepherd's Hill at the Crossroads Camp.

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.

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 are working in people's homes. 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:

Bunkbeds will be provided Bring bedding and towels... Shower provided Meals will be provided to participants.

 

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. 

Work gloves

Protective eyewear

Long pants (jeans) and work shirts (of course, socks, etc.!)

Bedding and towels.
 

Details


18 and older


Is Not Family Friendly


Is Outdoors


Inclement Weather Plan: Work takes place in all types of weather. In the event of severe weather work will stop and workers will shelter.


Is Not Wheelchair Accessible


Background checks are required for this work


Sturdy shoes or boots are required


Bring work gloves


Bring Bedding and Towels for overnight stay


Bring PPE for chainsaw work

District: North_Dakota

Training & Deployment Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 58369

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: LERT Local Team Event, Market Place, Northwest Community Center, Spartanburg SC, 5-30-2026

This Local LERT Event will be held on Saturday, May 30. Lutheran Servants for Christ and Lutheran Church Charities are partnering with Spartanburg Emergency Operations Center to assist families still recovering from Hurricane Helene. Participants will be assisting community members as they travel through the Market Place. Lunch will be provided, housing is not provided. The Market Place will be open from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. 

Ability to listen to guests, encourage, pray with them, and help carry items are the main requirements. Already 250 families have signed up to participate.

District: Southeastern

This Local LERT Event will be held on Saturday, May 30. Lutheran Servants for Christ and Lutheran Church Charities are partnering with Spartanburg Emergency Operations Center to assist families still recovering from Hurricane Helene. Participants will be assisting community members as they travel through the Market Place. Lunch will be provided, housing is not provided. The Market Place will be open from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. 

Ability to listen to guests, encourage, pray with them, and help carry items are the main requirements. Already 250 families have signed up to participate.

District: Southeastern

Training & Deployment Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On May 30, 2026

Zip Code: 29303

Allow Groups: No