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Re: Service Oriented Workcamping Organizations
beemerphile1 wrote: I have long considered these types of organizations for when I retire in 3 years. The unknown to me is how hard do the volunteers work? I won't be wanting a full time job. I have spent many years earning a living building and remodeling but in retirement I want to slow down and smell the roses a bit. Also don't want to do any of the dangerous work that I did as a youngster. I injure easier and heal slower as I have aged. Input from those working for these organizations about the actual work would be appreciated. With NOMADS you pick where and when you want to work. You can pick the type of project you work on. NOMADS are generally retired people but not 100 percent of the time. Our projects are from 1 to 3 weeks in length. We work 4 days per week Monday thru Thursday, the days start at 8:00am with devotions, we have a scheduled break at 10:15, lunch is 12:00 to 1:00, a second break is set for 2:15 and we end our day at 4:00pm. Safety is important to us and we do not want any member doing something they do not feel comfortable doing. Feel free to PM me if you have other questions.372Views0likes0CommentsRe: Service Oriented Workcamping Organizations
Nomads On a Mission Active in Divine Service We 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.371Views0likes0CommentsRe: US Rt 2 from Sault Ste. Marie MI to WA
How long did you spend traveling it? It can be done in a week but I recommend at least a couple to allow for any side trips you might want to do. We took it going west this year and 2 years ago we used it coming back east. We have kids in the Seattle area, and grand kids so that is why we travel from Michigan to Washington.725Views0likes0CommentsRe: US Rt 2 from Sault Ste. Marie MI to WA
We have drove the whole length this summer. It is a great trip to see the country, yes you have to drive through some cities but there are great places to stop and smell the roses! There is a lot less traffic, and in many places it is 4 lane highway. If you are in a hurry take the express way. Be aware in western North Dakota the oil boom has filled all of the campgrounds. You will run into construction in a few spots, they will put you on gravel in some of them, but we just slowed down and went through. Enjoy the trip!725Views0likes0Comments
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