Anyone volunteer for Katrina relief?

[mikey0531 Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close mikey0531]

I've been having a blah day today and starting thinking about things that I could do to change my "blahness." I started thinking about travelling -- and that maybe I could take a trip ... but more of an unselfish trip ... maybe go somewhere for a week where I could do some volunteer work. My mind went to Katrina relief. I thought maybe I could go somewhere by myself, without my cellphone and computer -- and take a trip somewhere that helped others.

Has anyone on these boards ever volunteered to help rebuild the areas that were affected by Katrina? I can't say that I want to really be COMPLETELY unselfish and sleep in a tent or anything while I do this. But, I think I really do want to go somewhere, find an inexpensive place to stay while I'm there, and do some volunteer work with Habitat or some other org. that needs help.

Any advice?

Thanks,
Debi

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Actually, my niece left today with a group from her community for her second trip to New Orleans - she went last August and worked building homes - she is doing the same this trip.

It is wonderful that u would volunteer your time.

[mikey0531 Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close mikey0531]

Actually, my niece left today with a group from her community for her second trip to New Orleans - she went last August and worked building homes - she is doing the same this trip.

It is wonderful that u would volunteer your time.

Hi Pat,

Can you tell me anything else about her trips? Like the type of place she stays at while volunteering? Do you know if she builds for habitat?

I think yesterday was just a day of self-reflection -- and while I haven't done any volunteer work lately, it's been very rewarding in the past.

I guess I just don't know where to start.

Debi

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Hi Pat,

Can you tell me anything else about her trips? Like the type of place she stays at while volunteering? Do you know if she builds for habitat?

I think yesterday was just a day of self-reflection -- and while I haven't done any volunteer work lately, it's been very rewarding in the past.

I guess I just don't know where to start.

Debi

I can get info from my sister - but as they say 'think globally, act locally' - maybe look for something in your own back yard that could use your time and expertise.

[mikey0531 Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close mikey0531]

I can get info from my sister - but as they say 'think globally, act locally' - maybe look for something in your own back yard that could use your time and expertise.

I'd like to get out of my backyard right now -- that's the problem Thought I'd take care of two birds with one stone.

Thanks Pat.