100 VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

for

50th Anniversary Volunteer Community Service Project

April 26 – May 1, 2009
Indianapolis, Indiana
 
WHO:  

The MDRT Foundation in partnership with Riley Children’s Foundation, Habitat for Humanity of Greater Indianapolis and Kids Around the World (KIDS), is embarking on its largest ever volunteer service project to celebrate the Foundation’s 50 years of charitable giving throughout the world.

Children playing on their new equipment Camp Riley
Each year, children with physical disabilities have an opportunity to participate in Camp Riley, a specialized residential camping program funded by donations to Riley Children’s Foundation. Camp Riley’s home base is Bradford Woods, a 2,500-acre outdoor recreational facility, in Martinsville, Indiana. Camp Riley serves children who receive care at Riley Hospital for children, Indiana’s largest comprehensive children’s hospital.

Habitat for Humanity
Habitat for Humanity builds houses in partnership with other organizations to provide homes for low-income individuals and families. Habitat has helped change the lives of more than 1 million people worldwide by providing them with safe, decent and affordable shelter. Affiliates build homes in more than 90 countries, all 50 U.S. states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Guam and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

Kids Around the World
Kids Around the World (KIDS) is a nonprofit organization that builds colorful playgrounds in underserved communities worldwide. KIDS playgrounds provide hope and joy for children and families affected by poverty, war, natural disasters and other challenging circumstances.

 
WHAT:  

MDRT member volunteers will work together to complete several construction projects that will leave a positive impact for children and families in need. These projects include:

  1. Renovating campground facilities for Riley Children’s Foundation’s Camp Riley program located at Bradford Woods.
  2. Building three homes, all in varying stages of construction.
  3. Constructing a safe and colorful playground.
The Habitat homes and KIDS playground will be located in the same neighborhood, approximately 30 minutes from Bradford Woods.

Volunteers helping build houses and playgrounds for communities in need.

 
WHEN:  

April 26 – May 1, 2009

Schedule:
April 26: volunteers arrive for project orientation
April 27: construction projects
April 28: construction projects
April 29: construction projects
April 30: construction projects
May 1: dedication ceremony/volunteers depart

 
WHERE:  

Indianapolis, Indiana

Camp Riley’s camp grounds are located at Bradford Woods, in Martinsville, Indiana; the Habitat homes and playground will be built in an underserved community on the outskirts of downtown Indianapolis.

Volunteers will have the option of lodging at Bradford Woods or a nearby hotel. Transportation throughout the week will be provided by the MDRT Foundation.
     
 
WHY:  

This is a multi-project enterprise celebrating 50 years of the MDRT Foundation’s mission of improving the quality of life for people in need.

 
HOW:  

Volunteer openings are limited and registrations will be secured on a first-come, first-served basis. There is no requirement for prior building experience, only the will and determination to make someone else’s life better!

To volunteer for this community development project, please click here for the Application Kit.

If you have any questions or need more information, please contact Gail Krogstad at gkrogstad@mdrt.org or 847.993.4947.