Alternative Spring Break: March 18-24

Cameron University has teamed up with Relief Spark to provide five days of much needed disaster recovery work to the Joplin area.  

Help us rebuild Joplin! We are seeking skilled/unskilled volunteers in all phases of construction - from foundation to landscaping. We have homes that are wood frame to ICF blocks.  ALL of our rebuilding projects will be rebuilt utilizing a minimum of 75% green materials, if not 100%, from recycled lumber to ICF blocks, to environmentally friendly paint to solar panels. 

We welcome experienced professionals in the field of green construction to join our team/advisory committee.  All work performed by volunteers will be overseen by a General Contractor and/or experienced sub-contractor. Volunteers will frame, install insulation, drywall/mud, paint, install trim, install (some) flooring, lay sod, plant trees/shrubs/flowers, and install doors and hardware throughout the home.  Our GC partners will provide roofers, electricians, plumbers and other professionals to ensure that homeowners will have a solid, well-built home. 

*We plan on working in Joplin,MO for 3 years or 50 months.  Goal:  50 homes.

For a mere $100, Cameron University and Relief Spark will be providing all transportation, food, materials, and lodging for the trip. Volunteers will also receive two t-shirts for participating as well as some other special gifts for participating.