Volunteer: Tree Planting in Bayou BienvenueSpend the day in the sun, on the water, and down the bayou with our team as we work to plant 200 native trees each day to restore the once great Bayou Bienvenue Cypress Swamp, which spans between Orleans and St Bernard Parish. This is an active, teamwork based event that is completely outdoors and weather dependent. PREPARE: Bring or borrow from CGR a pair of boots that are OK to get muddy. Dress in long layers for changing weather and sun protection. A hat and sunglasses are recommended. Leave jewelry and electronics on shore or at home! All volunteers must pack their own lunch and bring a large reusable water bottle. Extra bottles of water will be provided. CGR also provides gloves, first aid, bug spray, sunscreen, and all tools & materials needed for the project. Schedule: 8:45 am: Arrive at CGR HQ, 1800 Deslonde St, to borrow boots, load up supplies, and caravan to our launch site 9:15 am: Drive to and arrive at our launch site on Paris Rd in St Bernard Parish. The exact launch depends on the project day, but both sites used are a 15 minute drive from CGR. 9:30 am: Load supplies onto our boats and travel to the project site. Safety instructions will be shared on shore, and planting demonstrations will be shared upon arrival to the project site. 10 am: Begin planting trees! Working in small teams, CGR staff will share the layout and methods used for the planting project. Frequent water breaks are encouraged. 12 pm: We take a lunch break together at noon 12:30-2 pm: After lunch, continue planting the remaining trees 2 pm: Begin loading supplies back onto boats and finishing any remaining tasks 2:30 pm: unload supplies from boats as needed and depart from the launch site Agency: Common Ground Relief Spend the day in the sun, on the water, and down the bayou with our team as we work to plant 200 native trees each day to restore the once great Bayou Bienvenue Cypress Swamp, which spans between Orleans and St Bernard Parish. This is an active, teamwork based event that is completely outdoors and weather dependent. PREPARE: Bring or borrow from CGR a pair of boots that are OK to get muddy. Dress in long layers for changing weather and sun protection. A hat and sunglasses are recommended. Leave jewelry and electronics on shore or at home! All volunteers must pack their own lunch and bring a large reusable water bottle. Extra bottles of water will be provided. CGR also provides gloves, first aid, bug spray, sunscreen, and all tools & materials needed for the project. Schedule: 8:45 am: Arrive at CGR HQ, 1800 Deslonde St, to borrow boots, load up supplies, and caravan to our launch site 9:15 am: Drive to and arrive at our launch site on Paris Rd in St Bernard Parish. The exact launch depends on the project day, but both sites used are a 15 minute drive from CGR. 9:30 am: Load supplies onto our boats and travel to the project site. Safety instructions will be shared on shore, and planting demonstrations will be shared upon arrival to the project site. 10 am: Begin planting trees! Working in small teams, CGR staff will share the layout and methods used for the planting project. Frequent water breaks are encouraged. 12 pm: We take a lunch break together at noon 12:30-2 pm: After lunch, continue planting the remaining trees 2 pm: Begin loading supplies back onto boats and finishing any remaining tasks 2:30 pm: unload supplies from boats as needed and depart from the launch site Agency: Common Ground Relief Need Type: Volunteer Date: Multiple Shifts Available Zip Code: 70117 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Volunteer Shift - The Green ProjectThe Green Project is in need of volunteers to help with projects in their Salvage Store and Paint Recycling departments! ***Volunteers must attend Volunteer Orientation before volunteering for a shift. You may volunteer for a shift scheduled directly after an orientation. ***If you are interested in volunteering as a group, please email volunteer@thegreenproject.org to schedule a volunteer day. Groups are scheduled at least two weeks in advance. Volunteer Guidelines Please bring your own mask; masks are a must! Volunteers must be 18 years of age or older What to Wear and Bring: Wear clothes that can get dirty or paint stained Wear closed toed shoes Dress for the weather Bring a reusable water bottle (cold, filtered water provided) Bring snacks, especially if volunteering for 2+ hours Apply sunscreen and bug spray regularly (both provided, but we recommend bringing extra)We welcome students in need of community service hours, adjudicated community service volunteers and members of the community simply looking to get involved. Volunteers with the following charges (past or present) are not eligible to complete their hours at The Green Project: theft of any kind, sexual assault or misconduct of any kind, or violent crime of any kind. Please do not come if you are feeling ill or have a fever, or if you have been around someone who is ill. Agency: The Green Project The Green Project is in need of volunteers to help with projects in their Salvage Store and Paint Recycling departments! ***Volunteers must attend Volunteer Orientation before volunteering for a shift. You may volunteer for a shift scheduled directly after an orientation. ***If you are interested in volunteering as a group, please email volunteer@thegreenproject.org to schedule a volunteer day. Groups are scheduled at least two weeks in advance. Volunteer Guidelines Please bring your own mask; masks are a must! Volunteers must be 18 years of age or older What to Wear and Bring: Wear clothes that can get dirty or paint stained Wear closed toed shoes Dress for the weather Bring a reusable water bottle (cold, filtered water provided) Bring snacks, especially if volunteering for 2+ hours Apply sunscreen and bug spray regularly (both provided, but we recommend bringing extra)We welcome students in need of community service hours, adjudicated community service volunteers and members of the community simply looking to get involved. Volunteers with the following charges (past or present) are not eligible to complete their hours at The Green Project: theft of any kind, sexual assault or misconduct of any kind, or violent crime of any kind. Please do not come if you are feeling ill or have a fever, or if you have been around someone who is ill. Agency: The Green Project Need Type: Volunteer Date: Multiple Shifts Available Zip Code: 70117 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Volunteer Orientation - The Green ProjectAll prospective volunteers must attend Volunteer Orientation before beginning volunteer service at The Green Project. You may sign up for a volunteer shift scheduled directly after orientation. The Volunteer Orientation will serve to: Welcome New Volunteers Acquaint volunteers with The Green Project’s mission Tour The Green Project’s warehouse and facility Go over Safety Protocols and Procedures Outline Role Expectations and ResponsibilitiesVolunteer Orientation Guidelines Please bring your own mask; masks are a must! Volunteers must be 18 years of age or older What to Wear and Bring: Wear clothes that can get dirty or paint stained Wear closed toed shoes Dress for the weather
Please do not come if you are feeling ill or have a fever, or if you have been around someone who is ill.
Agency: The Green Project All prospective volunteers must attend Volunteer Orientation before beginning volunteer service at The Green Project. You may sign up for a volunteer shift scheduled directly after orientation. The Volunteer Orientation will serve to: Welcome New Volunteers Acquaint volunteers with The Green Project’s mission Tour The Green Project’s warehouse and facility Go over Safety Protocols and Procedures Outline Role Expectations and ResponsibilitiesVolunteer Orientation Guidelines Please bring your own mask; masks are a must! Volunteers must be 18 years of age or older What to Wear and Bring: Wear clothes that can get dirty or paint stained Wear closed toed shoes Dress for the weather
Please do not come if you are feeling ill or have a fever, or if you have been around someone who is ill.
Agency: The Green Project Need Type: Volunteer Date: Multiple Shifts Available Zip Code: 70117 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Gardeners Needed!Gardeners are needed to support Mrs. Jennette Bell at the long lasting New Orleans institution, Garden on Mars. Assist Le Chat Noir Theatrics in the beautification of our city's community gardens. Garden with renown Le Chat Noir Theatrics Horticulture specialists and learn tips and tricks on how to start your own fully sustainable garden in your home/backyard, all while supporting the needs of your community. Times are flexible. Let us know when you are available!
Visit the website at gardenonmars.org Agency: Le Chat Noir Theatrics Gardeners are needed to support Mrs. Jennette Bell at the long lasting New Orleans institution, Garden on Mars. Assist Le Chat Noir Theatrics in the beautification of our city's community gardens. Garden with renown Le Chat Noir Theatrics Horticulture specialists and learn tips and tricks on how to start your own fully sustainable garden in your home/backyard, all while supporting the needs of your community. Times are flexible. Let us know when you are available!
Visit the website at gardenonmars.org Agency: Le Chat Noir Theatrics Need Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 70117 Allow Groups: No |