volunteer opps....

[binny]

i'm heading to second weekend, and then staying around (cause i just can't get enough...) until the 9th. I am wondering if anyone is familiar with any groups/agencies/orgs that are doing wetland restoration work that i could volunteer with---of course, if you know of any orgs you would highly reccomend that would be great also!

mouth is already watering for crawfish monica....

[Staxsun]

There were a couple of threads in the Jazz Fest Forum on this subject. I'll see if I can dig one up. Look over there soon.

[jolie]

i'm heading to second weekend, and then staying around (cause i just can't get enough...) until the 9th. I am wondering if anyone is familiar with any groups/agencies/orgs that are doing wetland restoration work that i could volunteer with---of course, if you know of any orgs you would highly reccomend that would be great also!

mouth is already watering for crawfish monica....

Here's a couple of links for Wetlands Restoration Causes that I hope are helpful....

https://www.volunteermatch.org/search/org57765.jsp

http://www.americaswetland.com/article.cfm?id=621&cateid=1&pageid=3&cid=17

Also the Gulf Restoration Network.. sounds like they will be very present at fest.

Thanks in advance for donating your time to this cause:)

[csoul]

Hey, Binny. I worked through the Episcopal Diocese of Louisiana for a week last March and again in November. Both weeks were amazing experiences. I had been on previous trips to the Gulf Coast to work since the "thing" and this is BY FAR, the friendliest, most organized, efficient and meaningful group I have worked with yet. They are helping the people who NEED the help the most. They will pair you up with other volunteers if you are by yourself and you will be busy the whole time. Contact the volunteer coordinator, Pete Nunnally. His info. is at www.edola.org under the Office of Disaster Response page. Click on "Volunteer" and you'll be right there. I promise you won't be disappointed.

[stlbarb]

Hey, Binny. I worked through the Episcopal Diocese of Louisiana for a week last March and again in November. Both weeks were amazing experiences. I had been on previous trips to the Gulf Coast to work since the "thing" and this is BY FAR, the friendliest, most organized, efficient and meaningful group I have worked with yet. They are helping the people who NEED the help the most. They will pair you up with other volunteers if you are by yourself and you will be busy the whole time. Contact the volunteer coordinator, Pete Nunnally. His info. is at www.edola.org under the Office of Disaster Response page. Click on "Volunteer" and you'll be right there. I promise you won't be disappointed.

:D this post made me all warm & fuzzy. sounds like a great group, and you are a great person.

[binny]

got some great leads....thanks for the quick responses!

really shows that those of us who care about the city of new orleans, the people of new orleans, the culture, protection and longevity of new orleans are out here....

take great care!

binny