Bat Cave Disaster Relief
Volunteer With Us!
The Bat Cave Disaster Relief team is made up of dedicated volunteers, local leaders, and expert professionals from various fields, all working together to support the community's recovery. This diverse team includes emergency responders, construction workers, logistics coordinators, and volunteers from across the country, each contributing their skills to rebuild homes, clear debris, and provide essential services. Their collective efforts are driven by a shared commitment to restoring Bat Cave and helping its residents rebuild stronger than before.
"The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in the moments of comfort,
but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy."
-Martin Luther King, Jr.
Would you like to volunteer with us?
Please see our volunteer scheduler below and book the date(s) you'd like to assist.
Due to space constraints, we only have room for 2 people to assist with hub organization and maintenance.
Cooks!
Would you like to cook for us? Or bring prepared meals?
Sign up at
Field Crews & Operators!
Interested in working with our field and heavy machine crews?
Email us at volunteer@batcaverelief.com
Type "Field Volunteer" in the subject field.
Our Field Coordinators will contact you about the details.
What to Expect when you Volunteer With Us
Tasks vary daily. We network with temporary housing organizations, heavy equipment operators, first responders, dog teams, contractors and engineers to support and help this community rebuild.
Work Schedules: Mon-Sun
(Winter Hours)
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11:00a.m.- 4p.m: Hub volunteers, supply dop-off's & pick-ups
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10:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m: Cooks
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Field Volunteers: Hours are based on the type and location of the project. This will be discussed in an email between you and the field coordinators.
11:00-4p.m. Supply trucks drop off what's been requested. This is when most locals arrive and is when the most help is needed at the hub. Sometimes there's a need to have people stay longer, it just depends on the daily workload.
Task list at the Hub:
- Assisting the cook
- Unloading/organizing supplies
- Filling orders for locals to pick up
- Sweeping, squeegeeing the supply hub. Water constantly seeps from the mountain, onto our concrete pad.
- Debris removal, and drainage cleaning
- Trash runs, and box burning
- General maintenance of the hub to keep things cleaned, organized, and sanitary
11am volunteers check in with Mark or Lynn Staton. They own and run the hub. They'll give you a rundown on where to start and who oversees that area. Before you leave the Hub, please let them know. We like to make sure that everyone whose volunteered is accounted for before they leave for safety purposes.
We provide plenty of food and drinks. Porta potties, showers, and laundromat trailer are on site if you need to clean up before you leave the hub.
Overnight accommodations are limited. Like our team, volunteers either camp in their vehicle, tent, or RV/Camper. Some stay off site at the nearest hotel. If you plan on staying with us, let us know how you plan to stay with us. We need to make sure we have enough room for everyone.
Things to bring for yourself:
- Work gloves
- Rubber boots in case it gets muddy
- Dust mask
- Change of clothes
- Cold weather clothes
- Rain Jacket