I just became aware of NOMADS and after doing some reading am very interested in getting involved. I've also seen a SOWERS group, as well as Habitat for Humanity CARE-a-vaners. Do any of you have experience with these groups? Are there other similar groups you might recommend?From what I've read so far, NOMADS sounds like a very good fit...it would be perfect for us if it were associated with Catholic Charities.Thanks for any advice and/or guidance.Ron

I signed up for NOMADS in January '13 and I feel it is a very good, Christian organization. Unfortunately none of the projects were close to me at a time I could participate so I have discontinued my membership. IIRC it costs $40 per year to belong.

Shenandoah....you have to pay to volunteer?

From what I've read, there is a $40 per year fee to be part of the organization (I assume this covers admin etc).I've also come across a couple other groups (MMAP, SOWERS), as well a Habitat for Humanities CARE-a-vanners. I'm still looking for more opportunities to compare before deciding how to get involved here.All of these are ways to 'pay back' or 'pay it forward', and assume you get yourself there and provide free labor for a short duration. These are not money-making ventures. From a money standpoint, it does seem that most/all? of NOMADS opportunities include free parking and electricity etc for the RV while you volunteer. Perusing CARE-a-vanners website suggests than some of their's also provide free camping or at least at reduced rates.Still looking for others who have found this type of way to contribute...

Nomads On a Mission Active in Divine ServiceWe have been active NOMADS for over 2 years and although it is associated with the Methodist church they do not provide funding to run the organization and members come from many denominations. There are over 1000 members nation wide, in 2013 these are the statistics:3-week Projects: 132 projects in 27 states Disaster Rebuilding: several long term efforts, in Cordova and Haleyville, Alabama, in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, in Minot, North Dakota, and in Bastrop, Texas. Drop-in projects: 44+ agencies helped, with 8244+ hours donated Members: 1022 members (approximately 557 households/RV’s) who reside in 45 of our continental states, plus Alaska, Hawaii and Canada Hours: More than 106,500 hours donated this year, including 14,760 hours to Disaster Rebuilding Labor Value: Over $2.35 million just this year… And over $11 million in the past 5 years!!Yes there is a fee to be a member, but when on a project of your choosing there are no fees for your hook ups. NOMADS have projects every month of the year and are known for being craftsman. Most regular projects are for 3 weeks, but we also have disaster recovery projects that you can volunteer from 1 week to as long as the project lasts. It is a requirement to own an RV to become a member. We invite anyone interested in learning more to contact us.

Dennis - Thanks for your information, and the PM. You covered the questions I had. We have various commitments this summer but expect to join the NOMADS this fall, maybe we'll also try CARE-a-vanners. I'm looking forward to it!

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MNRon
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Apr 26, 2014
From what I've read, there is a $40 per year fee to be part of the organization (I assume this covers admin etc).

I've also come across a couple other groups (MMAP, SOWERS), as well a Habitat for Humanities CARE-a-vanners. I'm still looking for more opportunities to compare before deciding how to get involved here.

All of these are ways to 'pay back' or 'pay it forward', and assume you get yourself there and provide free labor for a short duration. These are not money-making ventures. From a money standpoint, it does seem that most/all? of NOMADS opportunities include free parking and electricity etc for the RV while you volunteer. Perusing CARE-a-vanners website suggests than some of their's also provide free camping or at least at reduced rates.

Still looking for others who have found this type of way to contribute...
DianneOK
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Apr 26, 2014
Shenandoah....you have to pay to volunteer?
shenandoahvalle
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Apr 25, 2014
I signed up for NOMADS in January '13 and I feel it is a very good, Christian organization. Unfortunately none of the projects were close to me at a time I could participate so I have discontinued my membership. IIRC it costs $40 per year to belong.

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