APWA and New Orleans Team Together!
Friday, August 16 and Saturday, August 17

Click here to register online now! OR
Click here to download a printable version of the volunteer packet.

APWA members, exhibitors and guests attending the 2008 Congress have an opportunity to make a direct impact in assisting the residents of the New Orleans area whose lives were forever changed by the destruction of Hurricane Katrina.

APWA, through its Proud to Care Program, will support the rebuild efforts by taking part in a two-day outreach program to rebuild homes in Saint Bernard Parish. No prior experience or skill set is needed, just a willingness to help make a difference while working alongside fellow APWA members and friends. “Team APWA Saint Bernard Builders” will be involved with such projects as interior and exterior painting, installing floors and insulation, yard work or assisting with other similar projects, enabling residents to move back into their homes and rebuild their lives in the community.

APWA through its Proud to Care Program will support the rebuild efforts by taking part in a two-day outreach program to rebuild homes in Saint Bernard Parish. No prior experience or skill set is needed; you will paint or assist with other similar projects enabling residents to move back into their neighborhoods and rebuild their lives in the community.

Opportunities will be available:
Friday, August 15, 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Saturday, August 16, 9:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Transportation from the New Orleans Convention Center to the work site along with lunch, water and work supplies will be provided.

Please refer to the information below and note all participants must complete and sign a waiver form (bring onsite to the work project). To learn more about the Saint Bernard Project, in addition to the items to bring and what to expect from your experience click on the links below.

For safety reasons, all "APWA Builders" must be a minimum of 14 years old. Those under 16 years old must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. For those between 16 and 18 years old, an adult chaperone must be in attendance.

Individuals or chapter/company teams may register together. Please remember, all participants must complete a waiver form. Contact Brian Van Norman at bvannorman@apwa.net or 800-848-2792, ext. 5260 with questions.

For more information about the Saint Bernard Project visit www.stbernardproject.org.

Monday and Tuesday, August 18 and 19, 7 a.m.–3 p.m

Do you have 45 minutes to spare to save the life of another person? Did you know that every three seconds someone needs blood? One single donation can save as many as three lives—and there is NO substitute for human blood.

APWA is proud to partner with the The Blood Center of New Orleans, a not-for-profit center responsible for supplying blood and tissue to more than 40 hospitals throughout Southern Louisiana and lower Mississippi.

It’s quick and easy! Prospective donors must first complete a health history questionnaire and go through a screening process. During the screening process a technician will take important vital signs, such as blood pressure, temperature, and an iron check. If all the requirements are met, a unit of blood is drawn from the donor. The actual blood collection takes approximately 15–20 minutes. The entire process from when you sign in to the time you leave takes about 45 minutes to one hour.

Anyone age 17 years or older, who weighs at least 110 pounds and is in good general health, may donate. Photo identification is required before beginning the donation process. (Some health conditions or medications may temporarily or permanently prevent persons from donating blood.)

Please join us in this vital effort. Come by the main entrance lobby, roll up your sleeve and save a life!