Location: New Orleans, Louisiana
Site Leaders:
Karen Russell and
Alicia Stitle
Organization's Mission: To create opportunities for
individuals to make responsible choices for themselves and their community.
Volunteers of America of Greater New Orleans (www.voagno.org)
works to deal with issues of urban poverty, children & youth, the physically
challenged, and human service.
Nature of the Work: We will be addressing the issue of urban
poverty, disabilities, and elderly services. Possible projects include:
interacting with handicapped children, working with inner city youth as
mentors, and helping in homemaker services or recreational activities for the
elderly.
Transportation: Driving in a van; approximately a 24-hour drive, spread over a 2-day driving period with an overnight stay at a hostel in Tennessee.
Accommodations: We will be staying at youth hostels in
dorm style rooms (approx. 8 beds/room).
Meals will be prepared as a group.
Possible Activities: There is so much to do in New Orleans: zoo, parks, the French Quarter, Bourbon St., etc. The possibilities are limitless!
Number of Participants: 12
Cost: $135 per person*
Duration of the trip: Saturday, March 2 - Sunday, March 10
Special Considerations: Fundraising in definitely an option. Otherwise, the only special consideration is the long drive.
There are 3 spots reserved for 21 year olds willing to drive the van.
* Program cost includes Student Government Board’s funding.