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VFP-MTV05 HOUSE BUILDING RESTORATION, NEW ORLEANS

CONS/RENO

PERMANENT

AGE 18+ 

30Vols

Minimum 1 Month; Maximum 3 Months

LOWERNINE.ORG, NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA is a non-political, secular, 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to
the long-term recovery of the Lower Ninth Ward of New Orleans, Louisiana in the wake of hurricanes Katrina and Rita, and the levee breaches of 2005. The organization completes residential building projects so that pre-Katrina residents of the neighborhood can return to their homes.http://lowernine.org

WORK: Unskilled and experienced carpenters, roofers, plumbers, painters and other tradesmen needed for rebuilding homes in the flood-damaged Lower Ninth Ward of New Orleans. Unskilled volunteers will be trained by skilled staff. All aspects of home rebuilding will be addressed, from roofing to finish carpentry. 5-day week of full work days from 8:15 AM - 4:30 PM. Volunteers provide free labor to neighborhood residents, so they can return home after Hurricanes Katrina, Rita and Isaac. Work can be difficult and it is hot in New Orleans!

STUDY THEME: Carpentry, construction, community building.

ACCOMMODATION: Housing is in dormitory style bunkrooms, and volunteers are responsible for all cleaning and cooking.
No smoking in the house. No drugs allowed. No alcohol
allowed in the house or on the property. Vegetarian meals available.

LOCATION: New Orleans, LA, 2 miles east of the French Quarter.

LEISURE ACTIVITIES: Volunteers will have ample opportunity to partake of the abundant cultural offerings of the most
unique city in America on weekends and after work hours.

TERMINAL: Louis Armstrong International Airport; Amtrak and Bus station downtown.

SPECIAL REMARKS: Minimum 1 month. Available all year Need either the partner’s or VFP’s motivation form.
To be accepted, volunteers must follow instructions found at https://lowernine.org/volunteer/

EXTRA FEE: All volunteers are asked to contribute a project fee of $60, which helps to cover expenses
associated with project coordination and supervision, as well as materials, fuel, safety equipment, insurance and tool and vehicle maintenance. We can also provide accommodation at an added cost for those who need it while they are volunteering with us:
$250 per person per week for the first three weeks (includes three meals/day) $200 per person per week from the fourth week until three months in (also includes meals) No charge
past three months for people who step into leadership roles (possibility of a minor fee past that date for people who aren't comfortable stepping into those roles. There is a sliding scale
if folks are economically disadvantaged or bring skills to the organization that are badly needed.

This fee is due in US Dollars at least one month prior to service payable online through lowernine's website. https://lowernine.org/