These forms and links have been updated. Please make sure you are using the most current contact information and forms!
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We are now receiving inquiries for both regular sub-standard housing repair (disaster mitigation) and Hurricane Dorian recovery teams.
All teams should begin by filling out the Schedule Request Form Once we receive your initial inquiry, we'll contact you via email to start the conversation. Wait for our email to you before moving on to step 2! |
Bahamas Methodist Habitat has made the decision to pause volunteer teams thru 20 May 2020.
See our COVID-19 page for options and next steps.
Step 2
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Fill out the Short Term Volunteer Application and pay the Registration Fee to be confirmed for your week of service.
Details of the Hurricane Dorian teams are still being developed in coordination with UMC Mission Volunteers office and UM Committee on Relief. Housing for teams, air travel, and other accommodations are being arranged in order to determine team size, and other guidelines as soon as possible. Please understand that we may have to build temporary shelters in order to host teams as the devastation has been so severe. At this point, only volunteers over 18 will be invited in to affected areas on Abaco thru June 2020. *Please try to be realistic in estimating your group size. It is easier for us to add more people if you under-estimate than to replace a volunteer team we've turned away. |
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As you prepare to come and serve with us, there are four things we need from the Group Leader ahead of time so that we can prepare for your team. Please send your first payment, Volunteer Information Form, travel arrangements, and proof of travel medical insurance ahead of your arrival at the intervals below. Please also refer to the Group Leader Packet and links below for documents that you will need to bring with you, resources to help you prepare, and important reminders.
Team Payments - 4 months ahead UMVIM Medical Insurance - 2 Months Ahead
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Wiring funds is the most secure method with the least fees. You can also pay online via Paypal using credit card or bank account. Check your invoice for detailed instructions for wire transfer or sending checks made out to "Bahamas Methodist Habitat."
Please be realistic about team size at 4 months (i.e. within a margin of 5 people) - it is easier for us to add a few people at the last minute than to replace a volunteer team we've turned away. PLEASE DO NOT MAIL CHECKS to North Carolina or Opa Locka, FL. Due to circumstances outside our control, it is unlikely that we will receive them. Checks should be mailed to Agape Flights in Venice, FL address with our account number - GHB-30102 in address Travel Arrangements - 3-4 months aheadSend us your travel arrangements (airline, flight number, airport, arrival time) once you have confirmed them. Reminder: plan your travel to arrive SUNDAY afternoon and depart SATURDAY morning.
We will arrange transportation from the airport but we cannot do this without your specific travel info. You will need to have the address & phone number of your host site available on the plane for paperwork purposes. Please also have the appropriate BMH phone number with you. Go to our Travel Arrangements Page for Hints and Links (even if you use a travel agent) |
Register your team for short-term medical, accident, and medical evacuation and life insurance through United Methodist Volunteers In Mission. Learn more at UMVIM Insurance FAQs. The UMVIM network offers insurance through their jurisdictional (regional) offices. Please go to the closest provider for coverage. Once insurance has been purchased, send confirmation to BMH
*UMVIM is reliable and trusted; however, medical insurance may be purchased via a provider of your choice but it must have medical evacuation, medical and accident coverage in the Bahamas. VOLUNTEER INFO FORM - 1 month aheadSubmit details about the members of your team 1 months prior to your week of service. Please download the Volunteer Information Form by clicking the button below and emailing the completed version to methodisthabitat@gmail.com or volunteerBMH@gmail.com This form is important for us to receive with time to account for food allergies, diet restrictions, special needs, and to match teams to work sites based on skill information.
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