"To experience something different and help out a community and also get to know our new employees better was definitely beneficial to our company."
MATT DARDENNE
Red Six Media
Welcome,
Alpha Phi Omega!
We are thrilled to be a part of your volunteer experience!
To make your experience even more enjoyable, we've created a guide to help you get ready for your upcoming trip.
Your Packing Checklist
Essentials:
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Clothes that can get dirty/possibly stained. Make sure you check the weather!
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Comfortable closed-toed shoes that can get dirty
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Rain gear
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Sunglasses
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Hat/bandana (or both)
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Refillable water bottle (important for hydration and being eco-friendly!)
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Day bag/backpack
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Health insurance card (just in case)
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Student Identification Card
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Medications
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Cell phone & charger
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Money (we recommend small bills) for souvenirs
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Twin linens + pillow (can be rented from housing site for $10/pp upon arrival)
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A towel
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Toiletries
Optional:
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Camera
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Combination lock (you can use lockers to put valuables away)
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Recreational materials (books, playing cards, etc.) - for travel and downtime
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Flashlights
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An extra pillow
Meet Your Lead Coordinator
Zoe Hall
Director of Operations
202-650-9859
Zoe is a DC native but has lived in New Orleans for over 10 years. She started at NetWork Volunteers over three and a half years ago as an AmeriCorps and is now their Director of Operations. She is passionate about working with our community partners and supporting the New Orleans community at large. On a personal note, she majored in Sociology and in Classic Studies and enjoys reading, eating, and being crafty (the art kind of crafty, not the devious kind).
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