Construction Assistants/Volunteer Managers Wanted
The Presbytery of South Louisiana’s Project Homecoming has several positions open for construction assistants/volunteer managers for its rebuilding and recovery initiative in the Greater New Orleans area. Successful applicants will be working at Project Homecoming as construction assistants/volunteer managers. The position is supervised by construction supervisers and involves direct interactions with teams of volunteers who come weekly to New Orleans to reconstruct hurricane-damaged homes for low-income persons. Applicants must have a heart for service, as these positions are available through Louisiana Delta Service Corps, a program of Americorps.
Those who are interested in serving as construction assistants/volunteer managers with Project Homecoming will need to apply and be accepted through the Louisiana Delta Service Corps program. The positions are for 11 months beginning September 1, 2008 and ending July 31, 2009. Delta Service Corps members are paid $11,400 and also receive a $4,725 education award upon completion of the 11-month service year. The education award can be used to pay off existing student loans or for future education costs. The Presbytery of South Louisiana/Project Homecoming will add to these benefits a housing supplement of $400/month for each Corps member.
Corps members must be at least 18 years of age, have a high school diploma or GED, no felonies, an upbeat attitude and a passion for community service.
For more information or to apply for one of the positions within the Presbytery of South Louisiana, visit the Louisiana Delta Corps website and click on Corps Member Application 08-09. In the “Location” blank on the application, please put Project Homecoming/Presbytery of South Louisiana. Applications are due by July 3.