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Basic Information on RCAM  Work/Mission Groups :

The RCAM also has Summer Mission/Work Groups come to Maine in the summer from all over the country to help the RCAM's Housing Program with rehabilitation on community homes and other RCAM Projects......

 

Group Information

In order to insure your Mission Workgroup experience is productive and positive we require a minimum contribution of $2,000.00 and a non-refundable security deposit of $100.00. This money is used to purchase materials and supplies for up to a 20-person group. These materials will be used to rehabilitate and upgrade houses in our 13-town service area. For any group over 20, there is an additional $100.00 charge per person. 

 What the RCAM Housing Program Will Provide 
for your Summer Workgroup Experience:

1.    A description of the living accommodations for your group.
2.    Liability insurance, which will cover the work you do on people's homes.
3.    An orientation which will cover the following:
        a)    Safety and working procedures, an explanation of child labor laws and how they 
               apply to the work sites
        b)    Description of projects and people involved
        c)    Introduction to the host living site
        d)    What you can expect from our RCAM work supervisors
4.    RCAM technical supervisory staff and volunteers
5.    Materials supplied to the job sites
6.    A method of obtaining additional supplies
7.    Social Contacts, area events, local church information and recreational opportunities with
       maps of surrounding area FUN!!!
8.    Bathroom/washing facilities
9.    Use of the RCAM office as a contact point for mail and phone messages

 What the Workgroup Will Provide:

1.    A willingness to work!
2.    1 adult supervisor to every 5 young adults, with some leadership and building skills.
       Due to insurance regulations, RCAM requests groups of 16 years of age and over. 
        * It is critical that the workgroup leaders are able to manage the group so RCAM safety 
          and liability standards are met.
3.    A full work week of eight hours per day, for 4 1/2 days, unless otherwise arranged prior
       to coming.
4.    Basic Hand Tools: Hammers, Squares, Hearing Protection, Nail Aprons, Carpenters 
       Pencils, 25ft Tape Measure, Work Gloves, Knee Pads, Any Other Useful Tools, First Aid
       Kits and Cell Phones. 
5.    Copies of Health / Accident Insurance and Parental Release forms designating group 
       leaders with permission to authorize treatment.   

If this sounds like something your group is interested in 
please call the RCAM Office!!!!
 
(Phone Numbers are listed at top of page)

 

 

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