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[May. 9th, 2006|01:46 pm] |
At Camp Premier in Chalmette, Louisiana, volunteers have a variety of jobs. The first and foremost priority is to gut houses, which consists of removing debris and valuables from damaged houses. For this job, my group had to meet at the bus pickup at 7:15 a.m. to depart at 7:30 to go to our work site. On our way there, our bus captain would give us a safety briefing. Upon our arrival at our designated house, we put on our Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), which includes a hardhat and respirator mask. Then we would start working on the house, and would generally work until around 2:30 p.m. The work itself is physically exhausting, but ultimately worth it. It's incredibly rewarding to finish a house and realize that you've played a part in helping rebuild the community in St. Bernard Parish.
A bus captain's main job is to act as a safety supervisor for teams at several different houses. At the beginning of the day, the bus captain gives a safety briefing. Throughout the day, he or she will check on each time and ensure that everything is done as safely as possible. This includes checking to see that the gas, electric, and water are turned off and making sure that everyone is wearing their protective equipment.
Some people work in tools. For this job, several people help deliver tools to the different houses. They also repair tools at Camp Premier to ensure that the teams at the houses will always have enough tools.
These are just a few examples of the jobs here. As volunteers at Camp Premier, they provide us with three meals a day, air-conditioned tents to sleep in, and showers. We'll continue to update to give you an idea of what a day in the life of a volunteer in St. Bernard Parish is like. |
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