Volunteer as a Disaster Relief Shepherd
When a person or family loses everything in a disaster, they often feel an overwhelming sense of despair. At ADRN, our primary goal is to restore hope by revealing the love of God to families impacted by disaster.
A Divine Calling for the Missionary Heart
Shepherds play one of the most important and rewarding roles in a family’s recovery. As they develop relationships with the families they serve, they have opportunities to share the Gospel and Christ’s love for them. In this capacity, Shepherds essentially serve as missionaries, spreading the word of God to families throughout Greater Austin.
DRS teams consist of trained volunteers like you who work in partnership with the Church and dedicated ADRN staff members to shepherd families through the recovery process, walking with them every step of the way until they’re back on their feet and able to navigate their way to restoration.
Questions? Email us at shepherdsupport@adrntx.org
Finished your training and ready to Shepherd a family?
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What does it mean to walk alongside a family as a Shepherd?
Meeting Emotional Needs
- Spend time with those impacted, by listening and being present during times of need
- Discuss survivors’ concerns and challenges, and help them identify solutions
- Provide encouragement, compassion, love, prayer, and support
Meeting Spiritual Needs
- Pray with survivors, inviting God into the recovery process
- Demonstrate Christ-like love through which the Gospel can be shared
- Share the hope found in knowing Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior
Meeting Physical Needs
- Help survivors access resources available through ADRN, the Church and other agencies
- Track each family’s progress, and celebrate God’s goodness throughout the duration of the recovery process
- Provide additional support if appropriate (i.e. filling out forms, drive survivors to appointments, moving, etc.)
NOTE: Shepherds are NOT expected to contribute financially to a family’s recovery or be responsible for doing what a family can do for itself.