workcampNE, Inc

I was involved with WorkcampNE as a volunteer, and later as a board member, for several years. Their impact is multi-generational, from the elderly all the way to teenagers through community service. I highly recommend partnering with them!

There are not many organzations that actually help high school students think outside of themselves. WorkcampNE does exactly that. I'd highly recommend attending camp for any high school student that's looking for (or needs!) an authentic experience of helping under-resourced, elderly or disabled members of a community.

I have been a part of workcampne for 12 years and will continue to be a part of this amazing experience for the rest of my life. I love giving back to people who are less fortunate. It's a heart warming experience getting to know the residents whose house you are working on. Especially when at the end of a long week, you take a step back and look at what you have accomplished......for someone else :-) "Labor Of Love" is our motto. We have an opportunity to share our love with others by serving them and meeting their needs.
This past summer we were in Sunapee NH and i worked on a house that needed painting. She was a single mom of two boys whose husband passed away from a bike accident. All she could say to our group was don't leave. The impact we left on her and the boys can not be described. I actually just sent her a letter and look forward to hearing from her and the boys.
I anxiously await for the next workcamp....it's 20 weeks and 5 days in Lebanon from today....not that i am counting:-)

I went to work camp summer of 2010 and it was utterly amazing! The camp is not only a place to grow and develop spiritually but a place to be a humble servant of God's by being HIS hands and feet! Working on resident's homes were such a huge blessing! The worship blew me away but most of all, through this camp, GOD blew me more in his current of never-ending love!

The labor of love that WorkCamp exemplifies is a wonderful example for all of us. Even though we’ve never had hands-on experience with the camp, it’s truly moving to know that there are young people and adults giving their time and effort to help those less fortunate. We know that WorkCampNE is professionally run by dedicated people who strive to make this a wonderful experience for the campers and homeowners. We feel blessed to be associated with such an enthusiastic and inspirational group of people.

I am a social worker working with seniors. Most of my clients are very low income and come with a variety of needs. When I first heard of Workcamp I was not sure what to expect. I worried that my clients would get their hopes up only to be dashed down again when monies ran out or volunteers did not do the work promised. My clients and I were thrilled to find the exact opposite! The Workcamp volunteers were so hardworking and gracious. Several of my clients benefited from the work they did and I heard nothing but high praise for their commitment to finish the jobs they started and with how polite and considerate they were to the needs of each client. I want to thank all of them for their dedication to helping those less fortunate.

I went to work camp for the first time last summer. I wasn't sure what to expect and I thought it wasn't going to be fun. I ended up having one of the best weeks of my life and cannot wait to go back again this summer. I made great friends and the best part was helping the family. We worked on her house and seeing the difference in her life really made me understand how important it is to help others. All of the staff is awesome and I still keep in touch with kids that I met from other states.

During the past five years I have had the pleasure of coordinating the needs of several Kennebunkport families with the staff and volunteers of Workcamp NE. several times.They are a blessing for our low income seniors and handicapped residents. Because of their effort ,these individuals are able to remain in their homes. The volunteers installed new windows, roofs, ramps and bathroom railings. They replaced rotten siding and painted up homes. All at no cost to our residents.
More importantly is the bond of friendship that has been established. My seniors refer to them as "MY kids" All still display photoes. Some still receive cards and notes just to keep in touch. I look forward to working with this organization. Our residents continue to ask "Are they coming back- even for a visit?" In this day of so much negativity especially concerning our youth- Workcamp NE is an example that there is positivity and caring still in our society.

The 2010 summer was one of my best summers ever. I was able to relish in the joys of WorkcampNE. The week I attended felt like just a few short days. It was over before I even knew it. Community service, bonding with area residents, mentoring highschool students were just some of the experiences I was able to have during this week. I felt fulfilled after this week was over and it transferred over to my home life.

For the past five years, workcampNE has been the central focus of my summer. I have witnessed hundreds of teenagers positively affect hundreds of lives. They have provided repair to homes that never would have never been able to done on their own. I'm proud to be associated with them and as a high school teacher, i cannot think of a better way to spend my summer.

I went to WorkCampNE to help others, but I came away with much more than I gave. I've never worked so hard and felt so fulfilled and appreciated. The organization and and execution of camp was outstanding. From the time you arrive till you leave, you know what's going on and you feel comfortable and cared for. The work assignments were challenging, but rewarding. I will continue to attend work camp as long as my 50+ year old bones wlil allow.

I was blessed with the opportunity to go to work camp last year. My son Josh had been going for several years before and coming back home and talking about all the people that touched his life. To see a young man go and serve the less fortunate and bring them to the lord was simply amazing. I served as a crew leader with young men and women of different talents with different backgrounds and watch them come together with one common goal, to show the love of god through working on the residents homes doing construction projects. Painting, siding, roofing, etc... Also we were able to do devotions and invite the home owners to join us to learn more about the lords love, not only for us but for them also. Work Camp New England works all year to find families that will allow total strangers to come into their home and tear stuff up. Tear down walls not only constructed walls, but walls of past hurts and scars that are removed and healed by the Lord. It is simply an amazing place run by truly amazing people. It not only made a difference in the home owners life, the kids on my crews life, but changed my life forever!

This camp allowed me to experience and gain an attitude towards servicing others. This was my first service project where I had to work along side with others and fix up homes! It is an amazing christian camp where students from all over New England come with their churches to repair homes by giving up one week of their summer! The worship at the camp blew me away. You meet friends from different parts of New England who also share a heart to serve. It's wonderful!

I have gone to Workcamp New England that last two years. I had so much fun and the impact was incredible. The students who attend do a great favor by working on the homes of the elderly and underprivileged. I am still not sure who is blessed more the residents (the people who have free repair done to their homes) or the students, who learn what it means to work hard and help other people. Workcamp New England is true charity that makes a lasting change.
One of my favorite memories of WCNE was painting Angy's house (elderly Woman in MA). She was happy to get her house painted, but more than that she was over joyed that young people wanted to come hang out with her. She was truly blessed and so was our work crew. Angie is wonderful.

This is an organization I hope to be a part of well into the future.

What is WorkCampNE? Very plainly it is a place where both Jr. High and High school students come to exemplify that servant heart of Jesus, through various work projects. I have been a part of many non-profit organizations and I can honestly say this one is run with excellence. The experience of the leadership as well as the well thought out logistics to seemingly every problem was like nothing I've ever seen before. The fact that I saw High school students get excited about scraping paint and replacing siding on a strangers house in 90 degree heat is a testament to the passion and humility that is WorkCampNE. This is something that I am eager to take back to my community. I look forward to being a part of WorkCampNE for a very long time.

WorkcampNE has been a great oppurtunity for my midwest youth group to experience what it means to help out those in need. they provide a great program in which it allows for the youth to feel that they are needed and most importantly they allow the youth to make connections with the residents they serve. WorkcampNe is a great spring board to use to bring youth back to the Midwest and want to serve people here too.

It has been such a blessing to see students grow in their faith - youth ministers connect with their "kids" and witness the residents of the communities we serve connect with our Sr. High Schoolers & Jr. Highers.
Home repairs take a back seat to the lives impacted... but that's ok, the goal is to be examples of what God calls us to do - love one another. We choose to do so through tangible efforts of providing minor home repairs... and our students & volunteers are THE BEST!!

WorkcampNE is such a fantastic experience for young people. It isn't easy to convince teenagers to give up their time to help those less fortunate, but one visit to this camp seems to be all most students need to be hooked. WorkcampNE shifts the focus off of the individual and onto how the individual is meant to live as a contributing part of a community.

workcampNE is an organization that impacts the lives of many individuals. I have been involved for over 8 years as a volunteer at camp and a board member. workcampNE's impact is twofold. First, the young adults who volunteer a week of their summer vacation get the opportunity to share Christ's love for others by repairing homes of the elderly and less fortunate, and second the lives of the homeowners are touched by the work done and new friendships made. Both my kids participated for quite a few years and have said they looked forward to this week where they could help others and grow in their own faith.

This Organization really opened my eyes to the lives of less fortunate than I am. For example, the third year there there was an older lady that had one side of her house open to the elements. It was rotten. It wasnt on our list of things to do when we discovered it but arrangments where quickly made to take care of the gaping hole in the side of her house. It really stuck me with the compasion of this mission and the people who help.

Last summer was my first experience with Workcamp NE. I came in not knowing what to expect, and I lelft with the best experience of my life.
not only did I love seeing the lives we changed throughout the week, but I also grew in my own faith as well. My whole crew used our own personal experiences to reach out ot our resident, and it was a wonderful feeling watching them grow in their faith as well. I came back from camp with the love of serving others, and I'll definitely be coming back this year!

WorkcampNE has been a vital part of the New Englad landscape. Not only is it helping to beautify the homes of those less fortunate, it is helping to restore humanity, respect and self-worth to those who need it most. WorkcampNE serves those less fortunate than most to rebuild their homes, give it a much needed paint job, add a wheelchair ramp for those house-bound by wheelchairs or even patching a roof.
Entire communities have come together to help rebuild their towns and restore the historic beauty that New England has been known for over the past century and more!
The staff and students that come are polite and very motivated to share a part of their summer with these strangers that, by the end of the week, feel like family. Many of our residents still keep in contact with their "kids" through the year.
Every family that is part of WorkcampNE, is drawn back to it year after year. Loving others and helping them in their time of need is such an amazing opportunity for all who are involved, we can't wait to go back next year!

I have worked several times over the last few years with Marcia and Ken Therrien to locate sites for WORKCAMP NE. This is a wonderful program that has changed the lives of many of our community residents. We have received many positive comments about the respect which the youth workers have shown residents and the quality of work done.

I am the Director of The Fixit Program of NH. Our volunteers, mostly retired men and women, provide minor maintenance and repair to the homes of the elderly (60+) and disabled.
Frequently we get requests for service that my volunteers cannot perform. And this is where the WorkcampNE has come in.
We have partnered with the WorkcampNE folks and referred those jobs that we could not do. They and their volunteers have performed services to well over 100 of our clients over the years.
I have worked with a few of the different workcamps and found WorkcampNE to be the absolute best. We'd love to have them again.

I took a group of students to New England this last summer. We had the opportunity to renovate homes in Maine through WorkCampNE. It was an experience my students will never forget! They repeatedly ask if we will be heading back. We actually brought four students with our group who'd been in the past, but whose churches were not returning that summer. They believed so much in the work they did through WKNE that they HAD to return. The work we did truly made an impact on the recipients. WKNE has been very good about making sure we have everything we need, personalizing our trip experience, making an impact in New England, and following up with us after returning home. It's been a HUGE blessing and joy to work with this organization.

Workcamp is exceptional! It's well organized and such a blessing to the communities it serves. In a day in age when most are looking to get the most for themselves, Workcamp does just the opposite. Those that attend Workcamp come with one person in mind - whoever they're going to serve.

Workcamp NE is a wonderful organization. They are thorough and well organized. The leadership and coordinators have made it so efficient and have managed to create an experience that my students look forward to.

I've worked with other groups in the past - but none with the heart, humility, patience, and understanding that Workcamp NE details. It's truly a great cause overseen by great people.

workcampNE is a non-profit organization that partners adult and student volunteers with families who need home reparis done at NO CHARGE. Working with social service agencies, workcampNE chooses families who could use a helping hand because of health issues, age or financial concerns. Students come from all over the US and Canada to show God's love to those who are less fortunate.

I've gone to Workcamp for the past 4 summers as a volunteer and I can't emphasize the kind of good work that comes out of this organization. I've seen God move in tons of ways through the willingness of the staff and volunteers, and I've been given a passion for missions work through my opportunities there. I've seen residents who've drastically changed from the first moment we stepped foot in their houses to the end of the work week only 5 days later. Through Workcamp, I've come to know more about God, community, missional living, and what it means to be a true Christian in these times.

I have been involved with workcampNE for 6 years in multiple capacities. My first experience with workcampNE was as an intern with Manchester Christian Church when they attended the summer program. I quickly saw the value and impact this orgnaization has on students and community residents. The students I led began the week unsure of themselves, but by the week's end they had bonded together and developed a new appreciation for service. This lead me to bring the students from my ministry in IL for 5 years. Every year my students could not wait to come back to workcampNE. They loved the spiritual growth that took place, the friendships they formed, and the joy seen on the resident's faces. workcampNE had a profound impact on the lives of the students in my ministry. I began serving as a Board Member for workcampNE in 2009. I have now been able to witness the integrity and commitment of workcampNE to living out G.R.A.C.E to further impact students and communities.

My son went to WorkcampNE last summer for the first time with the JR. high group. It was a life changing experience for him. He went a quiet shy not sure of his faith kind of kid and came back with such confident and a new understanding of what it means to serve God. The family he helped were so appreciative and it gave him the opportunity to see how others live and just how blessed he is. He cannot wait to go back this summer!! The staff is AMAZING! They have all kept in touch with my son this past year and continued to grow their relationships and it's going to be like a family reunion this summer. They do such great work for others but the kids are the ones that really win. They are learning how to be amazing Christ followers and productive citizens in our communities.