08/26/2026
ARE YOU INTERESTED IN HELPING WITH FLOOD RELIEF IN OHIO?
Samaritan’s Purse Volunteer Opportunities: Helping in Jesus' Name
Perry and Muskingum Counties, Ohio Flood Response
Start Location: Rolling Plains Global Methodist Church, 3350 Moxahala Park Road, Zanesville, OH 43701 Phone: 740-647-9193
Current scheduled completion date is Friday, September 11, 2026. Due to the nature of disaster relief operations, the schedule remains fluid and is subject to change. If work is completed ahead of schedule volunteer opportunities may conclude earlier than expected. We will notify you of any changes with as much advance notice as possible. We appreciate your flexibility and understanding.
To Register, check completion dates, and see other areas to volunteer go to https://spvolunteer.org/
Project Description: Volunteers will assist homeowners affected by recent flooding and will help in Jesus' Name with content recovery, debris cleanup, & mud outs. There will be opportunities for overnight & day volunteers. No skills are necessary prior to serving. Volunteers will be led and instructed by team leaders.
Length of Stay: Minimum stay of three days for overnight volunteers. Maximum stay of 2 weeks.
Schedule: Volunteers work Monday - Saturday. We work limited hours on Sundays.
Maximum Team Size: 15 (a team is made up of 2 or more individuals)
Minimum Age: Volunteers must be at least 14 years of age or older. Youth, ages 14-15, must be accompanied by their parent/legal guardian and youth, ages 16-17, must be accompanied by an adult chaperone unless the team is registered as a youth group. Youth groups may serve with Samaritan’s Purse and are required to complete a Youth Leader Covenant. For Overnight volunteers, youth must be accompanied by a parent/legal guardian or chaperone of the same gender, to provide the presence of an adult chaperone with them in the sleeping quarters. Please read more information about our Youth Policy in the FAQ section.
Local / Day Volunteers: If you are able to provide your own lodging and meals, we welcome you to serve for the day. Day volunteers must be registered prior to arrival. Please sign up using the “Day” option after selecting “Respond Now”. You will select the date you wish to serve, if space is available you will be approved for that date. Day volunteers may apply to serve a maximum of 7 days. If you wish to sign up for additional trips please complete a separate application. All individuals wishing to serve, including youth, must complete their own individual application. Once you are scheduled, please arrive at our orientation location, Rolling Plains Global Methodist Church, 3350 Moxahala Park Road, Zanesville, OH 43701. Volunteers will work Monday - Saturday with orientation taking place at 7:30am or 12:30pm. Please plan to arrive 15 minutes prior to orientation. Day volunteers will need to bring a bagged lunch, water, and hand sanitizer.
Additional Information: Volunteers are responsible for their own transportation to the site. Meals and sleeping quarters are provided for overnight volunteers. Volunteers need to bring twin size air mattress or cot, linens/sleeping bag, pillow, towels and personal hygiene items. Tools will be provided, and volunteers are welcome to bring their own tool belts and small hand tools. Volunteers should dress in long pants and sturdy boots. Tent camping or sleeping in vehicles will not be allowed at the host locations. Each team member should be current on their Tetanus Vaccination. All volunteers will have a Background check.
WHAT TO BRING: While on worksites, please wear appropriate clothing (Samaritan’s Purse T-Shirt provided). • Bagged Lunch and Water • Hat • Long pants • Sturdy work boots or shoes with thick soles. Rubber boots are recommended for floods. • Tool Belt & Small Hand Tools (optional) *Make sure all tools are well marked • Personal chainsaw with chain brake (optional). •You are required to bring your own PPE.
• NO: Shorts, Tank Tops, Flip Flops, Sandals or Tight/Revealing clothing with inappropriate design
Samaritan's Purse provides emergency relief to victims of tornadoes, hurricanes, wildfires, floods, and other natural disasters in the United States and around the world.