Summary:
Join the Environmental Sustainability Volunteer Program in New Orleans and contribute to protecting valuable ecosystems tied to the Mississippi Delta while combating the effects of climate change. Volunteers will engage in hands-on activities focused on sustainability, recycling, and community education, ensuring a greener and healthier future for New Orleans.
Sponsor:
International Volunteer HQ (IVHQ)
Location:
New Orleans, USA
Fees:
Affordable fees start from $635 for 1 week (accommodation, airport pick-up, orientation, and 24/7 support included)
Volunteer Requirements:
- Age: Volunteers must be over 14 years old.
- Accompanied Minors: Volunteers under 18 years old must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
- Criminal Background Check: All volunteers aged 14 and above must provide a criminal background check before departure. Volunteers aged 14-17 without access to a background check can provide two-character reference letters instead.
- Language: Volunteers must speak fluent English.
- Travel Insurance: All volunteers are required to have adequate volunteer travel insurance.
Responsibilities:
- Assist with recycling, improving green spaces, and community education programs.
- Participate in activities such as planting trees, removing invasive species, sorting and recycling materials, building urban trails, maintaining drainage areas, and conducting workshops on sustainable living.