Wood Cutter

Description
There are many trees on campus that are both dead and dying. We take this trees and use them as firewood for our guests. Our volunteers would help us remove these trees and split them into firewood.

Location: All of campus

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Tools Provided: Woodsplitter
Tools Needed: Chainsaws

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Becky Powell
573-346-5200 x2628

Carpentry

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We currently have many small projects that are in need of a little volunteer help. Projects can vary from working on restoring buildings to fixing picnic tables and anything in between.

Location: all of campus

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Tools Provided: Assorted tools
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Time Needed To Complete:Carpenter
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Project Contact:
Becky Powell
573-346-5200 x2628

Lawn Care

Description
Windermere owns over 300 acres of land, most of it is open field needing care. Freshly cut grass does not only smell good but also increase aesthetics and keeps down the number of bugs.

Location: All of campus

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Tools Provided: Weed whippers, lawn mowers, etc.
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Number of People Required:Volunteer Raking

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Date Needed To Be Completed By: Summer long

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Project Contact:
Becky Powell
573-346-5200 x2628

Clean Vents

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Throughout many of Windermere’s buildings there are many heating and cooling vents that have not received the thorough attention that they’ve needed. Cleaning these vents helps increase a guests overall experience.

Location: all of campus

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Tools Needed: Rags, screwdrivers, water buckets, ladders, etc.

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Approximate Costs: $0
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Project Contact:
Becky Powell
573-346-5200 x2628

Laundry

Description
With enough beds and rooms to hold 1900 guests, you can imagine the continuous help we need. Volunteers help with cleaning rooms, folding towels, making beds, and much more.

Location: Laundry and Cabins

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Project Contact:
Becky Powell
573-346-5200 x2628

Kitchen & Dining Hall

Description
Our kitchen and dining hall serves three meals a day for upwards of 1500 people. This ministry is not possible with out the help of volunteers doing many things like washing dishes or clearing tables.

Location: Dining Hall

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Tools Provided: Volunteer Kitchen
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Approximate Costs: $0
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Project Contact:
Becky Powell
573-346-5200 x2628

Power Washing

Description
Plants and moss start to develop on many of our stone surfaces. Dirt collects, seemingly out of nowhere, on many of our buildings siding. Without constant attention this problems can grow, but with the help of our volunteers we are able to keep our buildings shining for all who visit.

Location: Lake View Dorms, Spring Valley Dorms, and the Family Cabins

Materials Needed:
Tools Provided: Power washers
Tools Needed: Volunteer Powerwashing

Number of People Required: 2 per power washer

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Project Contact:
Becky Powell
573-346-5200 x2628

Sewing

Description
At Windermere we are constantly replacing both window curtains and cleaning rags. We need volunteers to help us make window curtains and turn old towels into new rags

Location: All of campus

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Tools Needed: Sewing machine

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Project Contact:
Becky Powell
573-346-5200 x2628

Electrician

Description
Many of Windermere’s facilities have been around for decades, which can create some very unique electrical issues. Our campus Electrician could use help sorting out and repairing these issues.

Location: All of campus

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Tools Provided: Assorted tools
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Becky Powell
573-346-5200 x2628

Auto Mechanic

Description
Vehicles are what helps Windermere operate, but this vehicles sometimes break down or need general maintenance. Volunteers help by replacing tires, changing oil, fixing broken down vehicles, and many other things.

Location: MaintenanceMechanic

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Tools Provided: Assorted tools
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Becky Powell
573-346-5200 x2628

Flower Care

Description
The flowers around campus add significantly to the beauty of Windermere, but these flowers do not grow themselves. They need many things like weeding and watering.

Location: All of campus

Materials Needed:
Tools Provided: Watering equipment
Tools Needed: Gloves, trimmers, and spades

Number of People Required:Volunteers Trimming

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Date Needed To Be Completed By: Summer long

Approximate Costs: $0
Needed Funds To Complete Project: $0

Project Contact:
Becky Powell
573-346-5200 x2628

HVAC

Description
With a diversity of building on campus comes a diversity in heating and cooling systems. We need our volunteers to come help us do various things heating and cooling related, like recharging air conditioning units. This has a great effect on a guests overall experience on campus.

Location: All of campus

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Project Contact:
Becky Powell
573-346-5200 x2628