HOUSE BUILDING RESTORATION
Code: VFP-MTV05 | Location: United States
SPECIAL REMARKS: VFP Motivation Form required. Volunteers must have intermediate spoken and comprehension of English in order to ensure workplace safety. VFP does not provide insurance for volunteers on this project, LowerNine general liability insurance will cover volunteers only while they are working. In case of a natural disaster volunteers will be required to make their own arrangements to evacuate the city. Multiple volunteers serve at all times in this location.
-Minimum 1 month.
-Available: From now until end of February, and from April - Dec (In other words, not in March)
- Need either the partner’s or VFP’s motivation form.
To be accepted, volunteers must complete an online registration form
See http://lowernine.org/volunteer-application/
- EXTRA FEE: All volunteers are asked to contribute a project fee, which helps to cover expenses associated with project coordination and supervision, as well as materials, fuel, safety equipment, insurance and tool and vehicle maintenance. Fee schedule is as follows:
$40 per person per night for the first three weeks (includes three meals/day)
$25 per person per night 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 upon arrival or online through lowernine.org's website.
LOWERNINE.ORG, NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA is a non-political, secular organization dedicated to helping this historic neighborhood recover and return to its former vibrant self. http://www.lowernine.org/
Description du travail
WORK: 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. Medium-term 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.
Hébergement & Nourriture
ACCOMMODATION: Housing is in dormitory style bunkrooms. No smoking in the house. No drugs allowed. No alcohol allowed in the house or on the property. Vegetarian meals available.
Lieu & Loisirs
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.
Conditions requises
Volunteers must also complete an online registration for logistical information and an educational curriculum to prepare long-term volunteers for service with us. See https://www.omprakash.org/global/lowernine-org/apply?pid=6090 It takes about 3 hours to complete, and reviews history of New Orleans, Hurricane Katrina, and worksite safety. It does not need to be completed in one sitting, and can be completed in increments over time. It needs to be finished prior to arrival.
Organisation d'accueil
Exceptionnel
15 expériences vérifiéesÉvaluations pour l'organisation hôte, basées sur l'ensemble des expériences.
Désolé, les coordonnées du projet ne sont pas assez précises pour être affichées sur une carte.
Infos Rapides
- Code: VFP-MTV05
- Dates: 01/10/2021 - 25/03/2027
- Âge: 18 - 99 years
- Type de projet: Permanent
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Missions:
ConstructionRénovation
- 🗣️ Langues principales du projet: English
- 🥗 Vegetarian food
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Météo actuelle:
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA
25°C