New Orleans Neighborhoods Partnership Network

Come learn how your house works and why the flow of air in your house is so important. This workshop will focus on the ‘stack effect’ and how controlling the temperature in your house will save you money and keep you comfortable.
The speakers are:
Victor Wolbrink is an architect from Chicago who has worked on multiple community and city projects in Chicago. He will be addressing topics such as the “stack effect”, conduction, radiation, and the way air moves through your home.
http://www.wolbrinkarchitects.com/resumes/VW%20resume.htm

Edward Cazayoux is an architect from Louisiana and is the author of A Manual for the Environmental & Climatic Responsive Restoration and Renovation of Older Houses in Louisiana. He’s also a former Professor of the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. He will discuss historic homes in New Orleans and how, architecturally they were designed for human comfort in a hot, humid climate.
http://apfd.louisiana.edu/endowed/Cazayoux-Edward.shtml

Bill Robinson is a contractor in New Orleans that trains and consults folks on how to make homes more Energy Efficient. He will be discussing weatherization upgrades homeowners in New Orleans can make to save energy and save money.
http://billrobinson.typepad.com/bills-building-blog/

Tuesday March 30 6pm – 8pm

Build it Back Green Resource Center

841 Carondelet Street, New Orleans

Build It Back Green events are free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be served.

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The Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) enables volunteers age 55 and over to contribute their time, experience, knowledge and interests to others in the community. We are dedicated to helping seniors retain useful roles after retirement.

Who can be an RSVP volunteer?

Anyone who is 55 years or over and who wants to volunteer can join RSVP.

What do RSVP volunteers do?

Some of our more common positions are gift shop clerk, meals delivery, receptionist and patient escort.

How often and how long do I have to volunteer?

The length of commitment and the number of hours vary with the assignments. It is usually established by the place where you work. For our part, we only
require that you volunteer one hour every three months. Specific stations may require more.

Where do RSVP volunteers work?

RSVP maintains agreements with social services agencies, health care institutions, senior and community centers to accept RSVP volunteers. These sites are located throughout the parish.

How do I find a volunteer position with RSVP?

Many of our new volunteers come to us knowing exactly where they want to work and what they want to do. If you don’t know, RSVP will assist you in finding a placement based on your interests, experience, where you live and your schedule.

Can I volunteer at more than one place?

Yes. Many volunteers do.

Can I change the place where I volunteer?

Yes. Just let our office know you’d like to make a change.
Recognition

RSVP volunteers are invited to attend the annual luncheon celebration each year. Usually this is held in the fall.

RSVP Meals Reimbursement Request
Request need to be submitted by the 5th of the month to your volunteer station
supervisor. If the Volunteer Station Supervisor submits documentation to the RSVP Coordinator by the 15th of the month they will get paid by the 30th of the month.

THE BEST AGE IS THE AGE YOU ARE.

The Jefferson Community Action Programs (JeffCAP) does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, disability, or age. For more information, contact JeffCAP RSVP at (504) 736-6165 and email .

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