Be a part of the solution. Join the 36,000+ volunteers who have rebuilt more than 425 families’ homes. The need is still great in St. Bernard and Orleans Parishes as thousands of families cannot afford to rebuild their homes.
How much of an impact can one volunteer make?
In one day a St. Bernard Project volunteer without previous construction experience can
- Mud/spackle in several rooms
- Install a new floor
- Paint a small house
Now that you know what can be done in a day, imagine what could be done in two days. One week. Two weeks. One month. Double that if you bring a friend or multiply it by the size of your team.
How do I sign up to volunteer?
Signing up is simple:
- Register online with our new system! View the SBP volunteer calendar and select your dates. You will receive an email response as soon as your dates are approved.
- Read the Volunteer Arrival Packet and plan your trip! (SBP fact sheet, volunteer housing options, rental car discounts and other specifics on volunteering with SBP.)
- Complete the SBP Release Forms (with minors obtaining a parent/guardian signature) and bring them to orientation on your first day.
What will I do as a volunteer?
You will literally help rebuild a family’s home. This may include hanging insulation or drywall, mudding/spackling, sanding, texturing, priming, painting, laying floors, and/or hanging trim, doors and baseboard. If you have significant experience in any of these areas or in framing, electrical, plumbing and/or cabinetry, please inform the Volunteer Department prior to your arrival so that we can assign you to a specialty team.
Why Volunteer? We’re All In This Together
Housing Options:
All volunteers are responsible for securing their own accommodation. Please contact your volunteer coordinator for a list of accommodation. *Please note that SBP cannot guarantee room rates at area hotels, which start at the listed rate but may be higher during holidays or over event weekends.
The following hotels are generous supporters of SBP and will offer our volunteers 20% off of the current rate depending on availability:
Double Tree
300 Canal St
New Orleans, LA 70130
Tel: 504-581-1300 Fax: 504-212-3141
Hilton Riverside
Two Poydras Street
New Orleans, LA 70130
Tel: 504-561-0500
Embassy Suites
315 Julia Street
New Orleans, LA 70130
Tel: 504-525-1993 Fax: 504-525-3437
In order to receive these discounts, please be sure to register through the links above.
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