Habitat for humanity - still need help?

I was thinking of going to new orleans for a week, and volunteerign with habitat for humanity to help rebuild some houses. I did a search on tripadvisor, but all related posts were from 2006. Is there still quite a need for volunteers, or am I three years too late?

The HFH site states that camp hope is closing end of May- I was thinking of going early May. So...should I stay in camp home, or get other accomodations? I did see 1930 canal st guesthouse, which is $150 a week- but might not be the best location to volunteer. Especially since I%26#39;ll mostly only have nights to visit the city. Should I expect to get a car, or would it be ok to rent a bike and ride around New Orleans? I could bike up to an hour each way :) I%26#39;m training for a bike ride from Vancovuer to seattle, so it would be great practice (but I don%26#39;t want it to get stolen!!)

Any other tips for a solo female? Will If I go sat-sun, volunteer 5 days, will I have enough tiem to experience NO for the 2 free days and evenings? Probably not !

Habitat for humanity - still need help?

There%26#39;s definitely still a need. I would recommend contacting Habitat to see exactly what skill sets are in demand these days.

Habitat for humanity - still need help?

After some research, it looks like the st bernard project might be a better choice, as they allow input from home owners. They also have volunteer housing at a minimum cost.

I will look into this one. Any more input would be appreciated.

Both are great organizations. Also, I know a lot of colleges work with the St. Bernard Project for alternative spring break trips, so you can%26#39;t really go wrong.

Habitat is also still strong in the Slidell and Mandeville areas. No matter which one you choose, you are very close to N.O. to be able to visit the city and have fun.

Let me say THANK YOU on behalf of the people in this area for choosing to volunteer your time to aid others.

Regarding biking. No I would not bike from St. Bernard to the FQ as you would travel through some rough areas.

There is a need and will be for years to come. Churches in Slidell and Mandeville are still official sites for Disaster Relief for Habitat for the gulf coast region and if you hook up with a group you get assigned areas and transportation there and back to your lodging.

Just returned from Jazz Fest but we volunteered with Habitat on 4/24 and were sent to New Orleans East. There is still a need %26amp; will be for a long time. I would not bike there. Can%26#39;t help with accomodations, we had a hotel room in the quarter. We took a cab there %26amp; hitched a ride back on a bus that was chartered by a large group that was working at the same site. I would recommend anyone who loves New Orleans try %26amp; spend at least 1 day of your vacation helping out. It was a great experience %26amp; we will be doing it again next time we are in town.