Construction Opportunities

OPERATION NOAH REBUILD began rebuilding Hurricane Katrina ravaged houses and churches in New Orleans early in the spring of 2006.  Since then, over 18,000 volunteers from all 50 states and Canada have participated in this rebuild effort.  A partnership project between the North American Mission Board, Louisiana Baptist Convention, and the Baptist Association of Greater New Orleans, the goal of Operation NOAH Rebuild is to rebuild 1,000 houses and 20 churches using volunteer labor by August 2009. Thousands more construction volunteers are needed to meet this goal to return New Orleans homeowners to their homes.

Activity Report as of 5/13/08

Construction Work Team Organization

Crew Chief
• Enlist a qualified crew chief to lead your work team
• Crew chief provides team training prior to arrival in New Orleans and supervision at work site
• Crew chief is assigned work orders for the work team by the NOAH construction coordinator based on skills assessment (see team registration form)
• Crew chief provides final report to the NOAH construction team for work completed or incomplete
Runner
• Enlist a runner with a truck to assist your crew chief and the NOAH warehouse manager in picking up and delivering materials and tools while in New Orleans

Construction Materials, Tools, and Equipment

• Building materials are provided by Operation NOAH Rebuild
• Teams bring all tools necessary to complete the assigned project
• Limited tools and equipment are available at the warehouse for specialty jobs assigned through the NOAH construction coordinators

Types of Work Teams

• Southern Baptists and other faith based organizations
• Adult teams (18 years and above)
• Youth - Senior High Teams –Completion of 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th grades - Each team is required to bring one counselor for every five youth participants of the same gender. Counselors must be 21 years of age or older and must reside in the same room as their youth
• Younger Youth Teams – Completion of 6th, 7th, or 8th grades - Each team is required to bring one counselor for every three youth participants of the same gender.  Counselors must be 21 years of age or older and must reside in the same room as their youth
• Family teams – Children must have completed K5 and attend project with parent of the same gender
• Warehouse, office and clerical, evangelism, and housekeeping volunteers are needed

Housing Options 

Operation Noah Volunteer Village

• Cost per person - $20 per night.  This fee includes housing, meals, identification badges, and supplemental insurance
• Sleeping quarters are dormitory style furnished with bunk beds and shower facilities. No private rooms or separate sleeping arrangements are available for individuals or couples.  Linens and pillows are not provided.  Sleeping bags are encouraged.
• Breakfast and dinner are provided cafeteria-style at the Volunteer Village.  Bag lunches are available at breakfast to take to the work site.  Ice is available.
• Check in is between 1pm and 7pm daily.  Special arrangements must be made if your arrival will be outside these hours.

RV Village at Fort Calvary

RV hookups are available for Campers on Mission at Calvary Baptist Church, 2401 General DeGaulle Drive, New Orleans, LA  70114.  Please call the NOAH office for availability and additional information.

Registration

At least 6 weeks prior to arrival date –
• Submit team registration form and $25 deposit for each team member.  Deposits are non-refundable and non-transferable.  Call the NOAH office to confirm availability as some dates book quickly.  Registration is confirmed upon receipt of deposit and team registration form. Operation NOAH Rebuild accepts church checks, MasterCard and VISA.  Make checks payable to NOBM, Inc (New Orleans Baptist Ministries, Inc)

     Volunteer Personal Information with Release and Indemnity Agreement PDF          

     Team Registration Form PDF

At least 2 weeks prior to arrival –
• Submit final balance, team roster detailing participant information and signed, witnessed individual volunteer forms – notary is not required.  Children under the age of 18 must have form signed by parent or guardian

     Team Roster Form PDF

Cancellation

• Deposits are non-refundable
• Failure to submit final balance prior to two weeks before arrival will result in the cancellation of the team’s registration
• Requests for balance refunds less than two weeks prior to arrival date will not be honored.  We encourage you to enlist others to take their place. 

Restoring the houses and lives of those affected by Hurricane Katrina will be accomplished only through the willingness of volunteers like you and your team. Prayerfully consider the work that God would lead you to do in New Orleans.  Then prepare your group for hard work, helping those in need, sharing the love of Christ, and for one of the most rewarding experiences of your lives. We look forward to serving with you in New Orleans.

Contact Information

Operation NOAH Rebuild
3122 Delaware Street • New Orleans, LA  70114
(504) 362-4604 • (877) 934-0808 Toll Free • (504) 362-4494 Fax
www.operationnoah.net • noah@namb.net