Click here for information on use of the Lend A Hand van.

May 12 – 17, 2013. Point Pleasant Beach, NJ.. See SCHEDULE for details.

June 16 – 21, 2013. Point Pleasant Beach, NJ.. See SCHEDULE for details.

June 30 – July 5, 2013. Point Pleasant Beach, NJ.. See SCHEDULE for details.

August 11 – 16, 2013. Point Pleasant Beach, NJ.. See SCHEDULE for details.

September 15 – 20, 2013. Point Pleasant Beach, NJ.. See SCHEDULE for details.

October 13 – 18, 2013. Point Pleasant Beach, NJ.. See SCHEDULE for details.

November 10 – 15, 2013. Point Pleasant Beach, NJ.. See SCHEDULE for details.

December 1 – 6, 2013. Point Pleasant Beach, NJ.. See SCHEDULE for details.

Lend A Hand was founded in 1989 following Hurricane Hugo in South Carolina, and has since achieved national respect and recognition.

Lend A Hand coordinates reliable transportation, labor, housing and meals for volunteers who want to help those who have lost homes or are suffering extraordinary hardship as the result of a disaster.

Often one of the most valuable things Lend A Hand volunteers can do is to listen. Victims of disaster need to tell their stories of loss, hardship and recovery to a sympathetic listener.

The new friends you make with other volunteers and with those you’re serving are just one of the many benefits of participating on a Lend A Hand work team.

Many (but not all) jobs require physical labor. Most volunteers eagerly jump in and take on any job which needs to be done, from demolition and rebuilding to general disaster clean-up.

POLICY CHANGE New!
Lend A Hand has been informed that according to N.J. law, no one under the age of 18 will be permitted on any recovery work. This policy may be changed but at present it is the law. Due to this law, we will not be accepting applications for anyone under the age of 18.

"OUT OF CHAOS … HOPE" New!
Point Pleasant Presbyterian Church has created a Volunteer Village Handbook to answer all of your questions about volunteering for Hurricane Sandy recovery operations in Point Pleasant Beach, NJ.

HURRICANE SANDY RECOVERY ORIENTATION New!
A Hurricane Sandy Recovery Orientation sheet can be downloaded here or from the Register page to inform future travelers of the conditions and special issues to consider when submitting an application to volunteer.

DAY FIVE AT THE SHORE, AND WE'RE HOPING FOR MORE!
Lebanon Valley College students on Spring Break at Point Pleasant, NJ video here. Reports from WGAL News 8 here and here.

PHOTOS FROM PT. PLEASANT BEACH, NJ
Click here for a photo gallery of Lend A Hand's work at Point Pleasant Beach.

HOMELESS IN SEASIDE PARK, NJ AFTER SANDY
This is why we NEED to be there to pray, console, and help the victims of the disaster

REFLECTIONS ON A LAH TRIP TO NEW JERSEY
A Lend A Hand trip veteran, Denise Robertson, following her recent workweek with Lend A Hand to Point Pleasant Beach, N.J, wrote this song (sung to the tune of The Battle Hymn of the Republic)

OFFICE HOURS
Because Lend A Hand is entirely staffed by volunteers, a person is not often present at the office. Messages left on the answering system are usually returned within 24 hours. We will respond to e-mails and phone messages as soon as possible, usually within 24 hours. If applying to go on a trip, trip receipts and other materials will be mailed soon after receiving the application and check. The office is open from 9 to 4 daily, Monday thru Friday and things can be dropped off or picked up by talking to Suzi, the Presbytery’s Administrative Assistant.

VAN AVAILBLE FOR CONGREGATION USE
Lend A Hand has 2 15-passenger vans. For our trips to New Jersey, each van can accommodate 10 to 12 passangers and their luggage. When the van is not being used by Lend A Hand, it will be made available to any congregation's Session- or Administrative Council-approved field trip or youth program at a recommended donation of $50 per day.

RESTORING HOMES AND RENEWING LIVES ARE AT THE CORE OF OUR EFFORTS. Moreover, such trips enrich our volunteers as they continue on their individual ‘spiritual/faith journeys’ of doing God’s work among those affected by disaster. Your financial support makes our efforts possible. You are invited to join with us on future trips. View our website for dates and trip details.

“I didn’t know if I’d be useful, but there’s a job for everyone.”
Leanne, 1st-time Lend A Hand volunteer

“There are people in trouble and I can help”
Robert, 8-time Lend A Hand volunteer

“The week I spent working as a Lend A Hand volunteer made a hugh difference in peoples’ lives… especially mine.”
Lisa, 3-time Lend A Hand volunteer