Construction Work Team Organization

A qualified Construction Team Leader or Crew Chief is someone who is experienced in one or more areas of construction. A qualified Construction Leader/Crew Chief need not be a professional in the construction field but should possess a greater than average understanding of construction materials and methods. This would include the ability to train group members, assign work tasks, oversee group safety/work quality and solve work site problems as needed.  

Construction Team Leader

Enlist a qualified construction leader to lead your work team. This person will:

• Provide team training prior to arrival in New Orleans.
• Coordinate team construction activities with NOAH Construction Coordinator based on skills assessments (see team registration form).
• Assign work orders to work group(s).
• Provide final report to NOAH concerning the progress of work assignments. 

Crew Chief

Each work group within a team must include a qualified crew chief. This person will:

• Provide leadership for team at work site.
• Guide team members in proper work and safety practices.
• Plan work activities for work group.  

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 – ages 16 and older - Each team is required to bring one skilled worker for every four unskilled participants. Counselors must be 21 years of age or older and must reside in the same room as their youth.
• Construction activities appropriate for youth are limited. Teams including youth members should include a greater number of adults to guide work activities.
• Warehouse, office and clerical, evangelism, and housekeeping volunteers are needed. 

Housing Options  

Operation NOAH Rebuild Volunteer Village

• Cost per person - $25 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 at the VV.
• Check in is between 1pm and 7pm daily. Special arrangements must be made in advance with the Volunteer Village Manager if your arrival will be outside these hours. 

RV Village at Fort Calvary

• RV hookups are available for individuals working with Operation NOAH Rebuild at Calvary Baptist Church, 2401 General DeGaulle Drive, New Orleans, LA 70114. 
• Please call the NOAH office for availability and reservations. 

Registration  

At least 6 weeks prior to arrival date:

• Call the NOAH office to confirm availability as some dates book quickly.
• Submit team registration form and $25 non-refundable deposit for each team member. Deposits are non-refundable and non-transferable. Registration is confirmed upon receipt of deposit and team registration form. Operation NOAH Rebuild accepts MasterCard, VISA and Church checks. Make Church checks payable to NOBM, Inc (New Orleans Baptist Ministries, Inc). Personal checks are not accepted.
• Give each team member a Volunteer Personal Information form to complete. 

At least 2 weeks prior to arrival:

• Submit final balance and team roster detailing participant information.
• Submit signed, witnessed Volunteer Personal Information forms; notary is not required.
• Children under the age of 18 must have form signed by parent or guardian. 

Cancellation 

Deposits are non-refundable. No portion of the deposit will be refunded, applied toward any balance due, or transferred to another date. Requests for refunds of team member registration fees (less their deposit) must be made no later than two weeks prior to arrival. 

• 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.