Is the Lower Ninth Ward safe? Is New Orleans safe?
New Orleans is a major city, and like all big cities, crime can be an issue. While potential dangers do exist, The NOLA Tree works to provide a wholly safe and secure experience. Rules and regulations regarding volunteer safety are established prior to the program and then again in New Orleans. 17. What happens in case of emergency? If a volunteer requires medical attention, he/she will be taken to one of several medical facilities, each of which is between 10-20 minutes from our work sites. Of course, parents or guardians are notified immediately. An extensive medical information and release form — requiring notarization – is part of the accepted volunteer application packet. The NOLA Tree requires that all volunteers be up to date with immunizations. Volunteers must provide the date of his/her last tetanus shot, 18. What happens if a volunteer breaks the rules? The NOLA Tree has strict rules and guidelines. All volunteers are expected to abide by them. Volunteers (and a parent/guard
Yes. However, New Orleans is a major city, and like all big cities, crime can be an issue. While potential dangers do exist, The NOLA Tree will work to provide a wholly safe and secure experience. Rules and regulations regarding volunteer safety will be established at a separate orientation session.
