Thank
you for volunteering with Green Light New Orleans!
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“This experience was very unique compared to other (volunteering experiences) both in NOLA and at home. One significant difference is the outstanding organization. Prior to leaving the Green Light headquarters, we were well equipped with all of the instructions and directions we needed to complete our task. In addition, we all were well educated on the use and benefit of the bulbs."
Alan Cantoor, Volunteer 4/23/2008
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How
do our volunteer events work?
All the volunteers meet at a specific location. (Most likely our office. See address on the right side)The
volunteers go out in teams of 2-4 people. You will go to homes and
replace the light bulbs in a home. We will have light bulbs, forms
and a map ready for you at the meeting point and will introduce you
to the program and provide you with all the information.
The home owners have been informed about your visit and they will have
a ladder or step stool ready.
Requirements for volunteering
· Please give us a least a 2 day notice before you would like to volunteer
· Green Light New Orleans does not provide transportation, we have 3 bicycles that you can use if no transportation is necessary.
· We do not send out groups of volunteers in anything larger than a 15 passenger van. NO TOUR BUS
· Green Light can accommodate a wide range of volunteers from 1-100, If you do not have someone to volunteer with you we can try to pair you with another volunteer or volunteer group, advance notice helps secure a volunteer to pair you with.
· No volunteers are sent out alone at least two people will be sent to a home at a time
1. Please read the volunteer information materials; volunteer info sheet (download pdf) and the installation instruction sheet (download pdf)
2. Sign the volunteer waiver (download pdf)
3. We will let you know in advance where we will meet. We will be there to answer
your questions, give you the light bulbs, forms and a map.
4. Once you arrive
at a home, you will have the homeowner/renter sign the homeowner waiver form, which allows you to enter the home. This form will come back to us. You will also educate the homwowner about bulb recycling and mercury content of the CFL..
5. After the installation, count the light bulbs you installed and
fill in the following information in the installation forms (2 copies) (download sample installation PDF).
- amount of light bulbs by wattage
- total amount of light bulbs
- savings of KWH, $ and carbon
You will find the numbers for the savings in the carbon calculation sheet
(download PDF)
You will leave one copy of the installation form with the homeowner. The other copy
must be signed by the home owner and brought back to Green Light
New Orleans. Please be as accurate as possible with the light bulb count.
This information is important for us and our sponsors.
Our Location:
We are located at 8203 Jeannette Street, New Orleans, LA 70118, phone: 504-324-2429 Check out our neighborhood
How can you prepare?
IMPORTANT!
We want you to have a good time. Volunteering for
us should provide you with a unique New Orleans experience. Besides
helping the city and the environment you will meet wonderful, thankful
people and will go home with a rich uplifting experience!
Thanks for your help!
Your Green Light New Orleans Team
Andreas and Bernie
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T-Shirts and bags are available online or at our location for a donation of $20.
You will receive a free button |
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Green Light New Orleans
P.O.Box 13564
New Orleans
LA 70185
504-324-2429
green@greenlightneworleans.org
Physical Address:
8203 Jeannette Street
New Orleans,
LA 70118
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