New Orleans, Louisiana
** No longer accepting applications for 2010-2011 **
Site Director: Pauline Green
Phone: 504-450-4069
E-mail: pgreen.ndmva@gmail.com
Operation Helping Hands
The levee failure and subsequent flooding of New Orleans in the wake of Hurricane Katrina left 80% of this city of 450,000 people under water in late August of 2005. Now in 2008, federal aid is beginning to make its way through the many layers of bureaucracy to residents working to rebuilding their homes. The bulk of the rebuilding work, particularly for the city's most vulnerable homeowners, remains to be done. Operation Helping Hands is utilizing volunteers from across the country to help New Orleans homeowners revitalize their houses. We work with homeowners of all income levels to assist them in obtaining reconstruction bids from contractors and providing oversight of the contracted labor; navigating the complex process of applying for financial assistance; and completing work with volunteers, as the individual situation requires.
Operation Helping Hands utilizes NDA members to provide on-site leadership to the
crews of short-term volunteers that work with our program. Volunteers
complete a wide variety of rebuilding tasks, including painting,
insulation, drywall, trim and flooring. Strong applicants will have a
sincere desire to help the people of New Orleans recover from the
disaster of Hurricane Katrina. Some construction background would be
beneficial, though training opportunities will be provided throughout
the year. OHH has grown quickly into one of the largest
volunteer organizations in post-Katrina New Orleans and needs
NDA members able to work independently and take initiative in
developing a construction knowledge base. Subsidized group housing, evening meals and health insurance are provided.
Good Shepherd School
Mission:
Through giving an exceptional educational opportunity to at-risk
students, Good Shepherd School ultimately addresses the poverty,
racism, ignorance, and hopelessness prevalent in New Orleans' poorest
communities. Ultimately, Good Shepherd inspires community development
and gives its students to opportunity to pursue goals beyond the grip
of poverty.
Programs: Good Shepherd
School currently educates 90 students in grades K-5th. By the fall of
2007, Good Shepherd School will have 120 students in grades K-7th. With
only 15 students per class, Good Shepherd School operates an
extended-day, year-round school year to ensure the development of its
students. Through following the Nativity Model of education, Good
Shepherd School also provides enrichment and supplemental learning
activities that are often unavailable to children who live below the
poverty-line.
Who We Are: Good Shepherd
School provides an excellent, tuition-free education to at-risk
children in New Orleans to help them break free from the cycle of
poverty.
AmeriCorps: As a member at the
Good Shepherd School you will be paired with a lead teach. In the
classroom you will have the freedom to teach lessons, assist students
with difficult assignments, and lead an afterschool class in many
fields such as but not limited to hip- hop classes, computer science,
drawing, health and much more.
Boys Hope Girls Hope
Serve as a House Parent through our CHIP Program. More information coming soon!
United Saints Recovery Project
The mission of the United Saints Recovery Project is to help revitalize economically distressed neighborhoods of New Orleans. We assist the elderly, the disabled and disadvantaged individuals in rehabilitating homes damaged by blight and natural disasters. Our goal is to not only inspire hope and pride in the residents but to also strengthen the community and improve the quality of life. The Construction Site Supervisor is responsible for overseeing all phases of construction and managing volunteers on projects. Members must have a valid driver's license, supervisory experience, and a minimum of two years working in construction.
New Orleans CHIP Coordinator
More information coming soon!
Notre Dame Mission Volunteers - Americorps
403 Markland Ave.
Baltimore, MD 21212
Phone:(410) 532-6864 - Fax: (410) 532-2418