new orleans

WHAT TO BRING: must wear shirt and shoes

Just kidding. But our work sites will be dusty and dirty. For volunteers who’ll be working on houses, gardens, playgrounds and other spots around the neighborhood, we recommend you pack the following:

The essentials...

  • Water container/nalgene bottle(s)
  • Plate/utensils
  • Close toed-shoes
  • Long pants
  • Flashlight

For safety’s sake (if you have them)...

  • Safety glasses/goggles
  • Work gloves
  • Hard hat

Tools & more (optional, if you can bring them – and not for carry-on!)...

  • Hammers
  • Paint brushes
  • Wire brushes
  • A flathead nail puller
  • Gardening tools