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 and Rita.
Accomodation & food:
Housing is in dormitory style bunkrooms.
Location & leisure:
New Orleans, LA, 2 miles east of the French Quarter. Volunteers will have ample opportunity to partake of the abundant cultural offerings of the most unique city in America.
Requirements:
Placements available after September 5, 2011. LOWERNINE APPLICATION REQUIRED. No smoking in the house. No drugs allowed. Vegetarian meals available. US dollar300 US Dollars before arrival.
Age:
21-99
Region:
Louisiana
Location:
New orleans
Language(s):
English
Airport:
MSY: Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl (New Orleans, United States)
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