How do I volunteer in New Orleans for the Katrina Victims?

I wish to go to Louisiana this spring break to help Katrina victims, I am 17 years old, a junior in high school. I know that they have groups that they send there on volunteer work, and I would like to be included. So if anyone knows how I can go about that, I would greatly appreciate it.

Voluntourism

Since Hurricane Katrina and its aftermath, the metropolitan New Orleans community has been the beneficiary of an incredible outpouring of support from visitors to New Orleans. From convention visitors to leisure travelers, church groups to high school and college students, people have shown incredible generosity in giving of their time and talent, and a great deal of elbow grease, helping the city of New Orleans in its recovery and restoration.

The Louisiana Office of Lt. Governor Mitch Landrieu in partnership with the state's seven regional Volunteer Centers maintains a listing of volunteer opportunities in the New Orleans region and throughout South Louisiana. To view those opportunities or to post a volunteer need, visit

http://www.volunteerlouisiana.gov/1800Vo...

You can find a list of all volunteer opportunities here.
http://www.neworleanscvb.com/docs/volunt...

THANK YOU for your interest!

I could be wrong, but, since my friend Sarah was allowed back to her home in July two years ago, I'm pretty sure New Orleans is pretty well cleaned up.

check with your local red cross or call your local volunteer agency

Definitely check out either Habitat for Humanity or the American Red Cross.

Thanks for wanting to help!! Even though the hurricane was two and a half years ago, there's still lots of work to be done and we really appreciate good natured people like you. :)

This link (first posted by Traveler) lists volunteer opportunities in New Orleans:

http://www.neworleanscvb.com/docs/volunt...

red cross and habitat for humanity are the 2 most popular ones .. just visit their website or call them for any info.

and thank you for your kind help

Katrina happened over 2 years ago! Are there STILL groups going there? Maybe for Habitat for Humanity, or some group building homes.

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