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26 people are interested
Rebuild Intern - Winter 2023
ORGANIZATION: lowernine.org
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26 people are interested
lowernine.org is in need of a Rebuild Intern to assist with our home rebuilding program, located in the Lower Ninth Ward of New Orleans. Since 2007, our volunteers have rebuilt over 50 homes that were destroyed when the levees failed after Hurricane Katrina, and we have worked on over 100 additional projects throughout the neighborhood. This position reports directly to the Project Manager.
A minimum of a three month commitment is preferred. This position is unpaid, but housing and meals will be provided for the duration of your work with us.
Main responsibilities include:
-Assisting with rebuild projects, including framing, hanging drywall, mudding and sanding drywall, finish carpentry, roofing, exterior siding and tiling
-Training and supervising volunteers on job sites
-Supporting the Project Manager in management of tool inventory and enforcement of job site safety standards
-Performing other reasonable job related duties as assigned
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About lowernine.org
Location:
6018 El Dorado Street, New Orleans, LA 70117, US
Mission Statement
lower nine. org is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization involved in the long-term recovery of New Orleans’ historic Lower Ninth Ward from Hurricane Katrina and the levee breaches of 2005.
Description
lowernine.org is dedicated to training residents of, and volunteers in, the Lower Ninth Ward of New Orleans, LA, in the skills necessary to bring this century-old historic neighborhood back to life after the devastation wrought by hurricanes Katrina and Rita in 2005. These skills include basic carpentry, roofing, plumbing, electrical wiring, sheetrock finishing, tiling, etc., which are needed if houses are going to become habitable once again. Additionally, we participate in activities that benefit the neighborhood as a whole, such as lot clearing, an annual blight survey, and assessing city services. On top of that we enhance food security in the area through our food pantry.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
6018 El Dorado StreetNew Orleans, LA 70117
DATE POSTED
July 26, 2022
SKILLS
- Renovation
- Construction
- Administrative Support
- Home Repair
- Carpentry
- Plumbing
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 18
- Must commit for at least 3 months - shorter term volunteer opportunities also exist, but there may be fees associated with room and board.