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Do you have additional questions not covered by the FAQs?

• Are dates finalized for the trip yet?
  No, please submit your favorite dates by clicking the "Vote Here" button above to help choose those dates.
  
  
• How long will the trip last?
  We are currently planning for the trip to last 6 days including travel time.
  
  
• What will I need to pay for?
  It is the responsibility of each volunteer to cover their own travel, food and housing accommodations. Please note that we are working to find low cost options and will keep you posted. If you have any suggestions or contacts we should pursue, please let us know.
  
  
• Will travel arrangements be provided?
  We are currently looking into group travel accommodations, but you may be required to arrange your own travel. We are currently pricing bus transportation from Georgia to New Orleans. We also may be able to offer 5% discount on travel and lodging. More details to come soon.
  
  
• Where should I stay?
  As mentioned above, we are looking into low cost options for travel and lodging. However, if you'd like to make your own arrangements, the French Quarter is a great, central place for out-of-towners to stay in addition to being stocked with restaurants and hotels. Additionally, there is Camp Hope, an elementary school turned into modest volunteer accommodations. At $100 per week (or $20/day) including meals, it is a great value for our volunteers.
  
  
• Will I get paid for my time off?
  Yes, if you have We Care and Give Back Hours, you can use those. If not, you'll need to take Vacation Days.
  
  
• How many We Care and Give Back Hours do I have?
  Each full time employee receives 4 days or 32 hours of We Care and Give Back hours each fiscal year. You can check your WCGB balance of hours on your paycheck.
  
  
• Can my family participate in this event?
  Yes, your family is encouraged to participate. You will be responsible for their travel, food, and housing accommodations. Please see below for details on age restrictions for children.
  
  
• Are their age restrictions for this event?
  It is the policy of Habitat for Humanity that children under the age of 14 not be allowed on a Habitat worksite while there is any construction in progress. Individuals between the ages of 14 and 16 can do limited work on the sites. They can paint or landscape but should not be on site when construction is going on.
  
  It is further the policy of Habitat, that while children between the ages of 16 and 18 may be allowed to participate in construction work, ultra hazardous activity such as using power tools, excavation, demolition or working on rooftops is not permitted by anyone under the age of 18.
  
  Those volunteers between the ages of 16 and 18 can do general construction but cannot do excavation, demolition, use power tools or work at heights above 12 feet. They can do general carpentry.
  
  Anyone over the age of 18 can do any of the various construction jobs on the site.
  
  
• Do I need to be an expert to participate?
  No, no experience whatsoever is required. All the instruction that you need will be given onsite.
  
  
• Can I work even though I have some physical limitations?
  Yes, there are a number of tasks that can be performed that do not require serious lifting such as painting, hammering or finish work. For more serious limitations there may be opportunities to work at the Restore Thrift Store or the office.
  
  
• What goes on at the worksite?
  Homes are at all stages of the construction process, foundations, framing, to finish. We also have projects working to rehabilitate damaged homes. You will not know what you will be working on until the day that you work. Assignments depend on what needs to get done that day, weather conditions, etc.
  
  
• What do I wear?
  Footwear needs to be sturdy and closed-toe and closed-heel. Boots or sneakers are both considered appropriate footwear, however boots are preferable. Wear weather appropriate clothing dependent upon the season. Sunscreen, hats and sunglasses may also be a good idea. Once we determine the dates of our build we'll keep you posted on the anticipated weather conditions.
  
  
• Should I bring food or water?
  Habitat does not provide food or water. Digital Insight will work out arrangements for lunch on site. You will be required to help pay for your food or make your own arrangements.
  
  
• Should I bring my own tools?
  It is not necessary to bring any tools, though you may bring your own if you wish. Labeling is not a bad idea for your tools.
  
  
• Where should I stay?
  The French Quarter is a great, central place for out-of-towners to stay in addition to being stocked with restaurants and hotels. Additionally, there is Camp Hope, an elementary school turned into modest volunteer accommodations. At $100 per week (or $20/day) including meals, it is a great value for our volunteers. Digital Insight is currently researching other lodging options.
  
  
• Is it safe?
  New Orleans is like any other city, and you should use your best judgment and listen to your instincts when out about the city. No serious crimes have been reported on or near the worksite, possibly due to the great rapport between Habitat and the local precinct, located just two blocks away. Additionally, the local police and the National Guard patrol the area.
  
  
• What if I have allergies/asthma?
  The worksites in New Orleans are new construction, and therefore pose little risk for mold allergies to get irritated. There are projects that will be working in previously gutted homes, these homes will be treated for mold and should pose no threat. You should, however, take into account the humidity, heat and abundance of plant life. Bring your medication with you and be sure to take breaks when necessary.