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Information about... Housing Problems in Central Appalachia
Our Mission:
The Operation Appalachia Ministry at Notre Dame is a dedicated group of skilled and unskilled adults and youths who spend one week of their own time each summer repairing homes in Preston County, West Virginia. Projects include patching leaky roofs, replacing broken windows, painting, plumbing, flooring, and many other home repairs.
This summer will mark our 18th trip to Preston County. In return, the team brings home a great sense of satisfaction in helping to improve the living conditions of the county's poor and elderly, as well as learning some valuable lessons from those we have helped.
How We Get To our destination...
Each year the adults and youth of Operation Appalachia raise funds for the trip primarily through three events:
- A Craft Fair in the Fall
- The sale of Alternative Christmas Cards
- A Tricky Tray in the Spring.
We also rely upon contributions from members of the Parish, corporations, and other private donors.
Upcoming Events
Welcome back to the 2010 Operation Appalachia team! We are so grateful for all you do!
Would You Like To Help?
If you would like to make a financial contribution, you may send it to our Parish Office, Attention: Operation Appalachia. Checks should be made payable to Notre Dame of Mt. Carmel - Operation Appalachia.
Are you interested in participating... GREAT! Click below for more details on:
Information on Operation Appalachia
Policy Checklist of Things to Think About and Do
Individual Packing Suggestions
Group Packing Suggestions
Would You Like To Sign Up?
SPECIAL NOTICE: We have a wait list for people wishing to attend the 2010 trip. We regret that we can no longer accept applications for this year. Thank you to all for your amazing enthusiasm!
Age Requirement: Anyone 16 years or older may participate in the trip to Appalachia without an accompanying parent or guardian. For those under the age of 16, you must be entering at least the 9th grade by the September following the trip.
Virtus Training: Required for anyone 18 or over who has not already taken the training. To find an upcoming Virtus training, click HERE. You may learn more about the Protecting God's Children at Paterson Diocese site or the Virtus site. Pre-registration to a Virtus session is required. As Virtus training is only given a few times a year in our area, it is important to register and attend as soon as possible.
Finger Printing: Required for anyone 18 or over. Pick up a finger printing form at the next Operation Appalachia meeting or from the Operation Appalachia mailbox in the Notre Dame parish office. The form includes directions on scheduling a finger printing session and locations. A photo id will be required and a credit card needed for payment. The cost of the finger printing for Operation Appalachia volunteers will be reimbursed by the parish. Legal considerations prohibit posting the form online.
Required Forms for All Traveling to Appalachia
To apply for the upcoming trip to Appalachia, please fill out these forrms and return them at the next meeting or to the NDMC Office, Attention: Operation Appalachia:
SPECIAL NOTE: Due to rising housing and maintenance costs, we are now required to include a $20 registration fee with our application. When you submit the forms below, please include a check for $20 made payable to "Operation Appalachia." If you have already submitted your form before this notice, please leave a check in the Operation Appalachia mail slot in the parish office....We want all welcome to join us in Appalachia. If this fee is a hardship, please contact Mark Protasiewicz, 973-386-9853 and we can make arrangements.
Virtus Certificate if training has been newly taken
Office of Safe Environment Policy Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston Safe Environment Policy to be read
Office of Safe Environment Form (please print double-sided to submit a single page)
Paterson Diocese Code of Conduct Document to be read
Paterson Diocese Code of Conduct Form to be signed and returned
Volunteer's Code of Conduct
Skills Survey
Volunteer Information Form
Health History Questionnaire
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