lowernine.org
Cause Area
Location
6018 El Dorado Street New Orleans, LA 70117
United States
Active Opportunities (2)
Flexible Schedule
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New Orleans, LA 70117
lowernine.org is a nonprofit volunteer organization rebuilding homes in the Lower Ninth Ward of New Orleans that were destroyed by the flooding that resulted from Hurricane Katrina in August 2005. We have on-going volunteer opportunities for those who are willing to work hard and are looking to make a difference. We provide all necessary project training, tools and safety equipment and we don't expect you to arrive in New Orleans with any previous construction experience. We simply ask all volunteers to be both willing and physically able to learn new rebuild skills. The large majority of our work is focused on rebuilding homes flooded after Hurricane Katrina. Our projects range widely, but include the following: repairing roofs, framing walls, assisting licensed electricians and plumbers, installing windows and doors, hanging drywall, mudding and sanding drywall, installing kitchen cabinets and countertops, laying tile, interior painting, replacing damaged siding, exterior scrapping and painting and yard work. In order to participate in rebuild projects, volunteers should commit to a minimum of three full days of work. We are usually able to arrange community support projects for those who can only commit a day or two. We will arrange half-day or weekend projects for large groups whenever possible. We are non-political and non-religious and welcome volunteers of all ages and walks of life. Individuals and small groups are invited to stay in our volunteer house. Groups larger than 12 will need to arrange their own housing and we can provide some contact information for local options as needed. Groups with members under the age of 18 will need one legal adult chaperone (over the age of 23) for each five minors. Volunteers under the age of 15 can only participate on rebuild projects alongside their families and not as members of larger groups. Responsibilities include: - completing daily work on residential construction worksites - Filling in roles assigned by the project manager and crew leaders - communicating with on site crew leaders about the progression of work and any needed materials
Date Posted: Nov 15, 2023
Nov 15
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Feb 13
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09:00 AM
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02:00 PM
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New Orleans, LA 70117
Provide food security to Orleans Parish residents, particularly those in the Lower Ninth Ward. Help our clients put together boxes of groceries for the week as well as distribute fresh produce that we receive on a weekly basis. Shift is from 9:00am till 2:00pm. The address is 1739 Jourdan Avenue. Bring water and snacks if you need them - there's no defined break in the day, but we definitely want you to stay hydrated and happy! Please also wear closed-toe shoes. Your tasks might include stocking shelves, moving boxes of food products, and helping clients to "shop" for groceries.
Date Posted: Nov 15, 2023
Organization Information
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.
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