Policies

As you consider and prepare for your missions trip to New Orleans the following policies and information will help you have a great trip.

  1. Team members under 13 and younger must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian and will not be allowed on worksites where mold or other safety hazards are present.
  2. Team members 14-18 must be accompanied by an adult leader (maximum ratio 5 youth to 1 adult).
  3. All team members must be current with their tetanus shots. Hepatitis A & B are suggested, but not required. Anyone with asthma or other breathing disorders should consult their doctor before coming down to assist.
  4. Your Team will be lodged at St. Luke’s AG or New Orleans East AG Churches or other locations as required. Team members need to bring twin size bedding, towels and possibly an air mattress. There are showers and modern restrooms at both facilities (East now has a shower trailer).
  5. There is a fee of $150 per person per week to cover your accommodations which includes breakfast every day, lunch Mon-Fri and an evening meal Mon-Fri. Teams are on their own for food Sat & Sun.
  6. If you are flying to the area you will need to rent vehicles of the appropriate size to transport your team and the tools you need to the jobs.
  7. With several re-construction job orders it is very helpful if you have some members with basic construction experience and can bring tools to support that experience.
  8. During the summer months it will be very hot with high humidity, it is extremely important that everyone on your team stay properly hydrated. We provide bulk filtered drinking water; other bottled drinks if desired are the teams responsibility. SODA AND ENERGY DRINKS ARE NOT PERMITTED DURING WORKDAY.
  9. During Hurricane season, if your team is scheduled to arrive and a hurricane watch has been issued, we may request that you reschedule your trip. If you are already here and a hurricane watch is given, an evacuation plan will be in effect. We realize that this could involve very short notice at times, but your safety is of utmost importance and we ask for your understanding and cooperation in this matter.
  10. Please complete the TEAM INFORMATION sheet as soon as possible and return it via US Mail, along with your reservation deposit of $100. This information is very important to ensure that we are properly prepared for your arrival.
  11. The Personal Info, Assumption of Risk, and Parental Consent forms (minors) will be required from each team member upon arrival, along with the full donation payment (minus $100 deposit).

Thank you for your interest, should you have additional questions give us a call or send us and email.  You will find our contact information at Contact Us.   We look forward to meeting each of you and working together.