Adult Volunteer Application

Apply to join the Shirts Across America (SAA) Immersion Trips to New Orleans, Louisiana (NOLA) as an Adult Team Lead! During this 2017-18 school year, SAA will be building homes in the Gulf Coast area and may also help to restore the natural environment. We will be partnering once again with the non-profit organization, St. Bernard Project (SBP), whom have built 615+ homes along the Gulf Coast since Hurricane Katrina hit over 11 years ago, and the New Orleans base of Habitat for Humanity.

All adult applicants are asked to focus their attention on the safety of the students they oversee. SAA does run a complete background check on prospective Adult Team Leads prior to the trip. Our goal is to create a safe and dynamic experience for everyone involved before, during, and after our trip to NOLA.

As an Adult Team Lead your role will likely include the following:

* be responsible for 5-6 high school students throughout the trip

* drive a mini-van to assist in getting your team to the job site and other activities we have planned

* build homes alongside your high school team

* experience and learn about New Orleans culture firsthand!

Your guidance and positive energy will help these students learn about themselves and the people of NOLA. Space is limited, so apply today!

FINAL DEADLINE: Please submit this application to show your interest by Friday, October 6, 2017.

Adult Applicant Information

Formal Name

Prefix

First Name

Last Name

Suffix

Preferred Name

Birthdate

09/29/1964 - Please DOUBLE check the year.

Age

Employer

For knowledge about companies that match volunteer hours/donations.

Contact Information

Verify Email

Cell Phone

Other Phone

Mailing Address

Address Line 1

Address Line 2

City

State/Province

ZIP/Postal Code

Country

Trip Information

Your Son/Daughter or Affiliated Student's Name

First Name

Last Name

School and Trip Schedules

Mid-Winter Break:

Washington - Eastside Catholic High School & Roosevelt High School

California - Los Gatos High School

Role A – Act as ATL that may get the chance to interact with entire school group while also working with the students on homes several days throughout the week. This function is crucial! These adults allow us to provide the top quality experience you and the high school students have come to expect from SAA. If you see yourself as fluid and do not have to be on your student's team, this is the perfect role for you!
Role B – Act as ATL for a specific team. You will be the primary contact and provide guidance while driving your team throughout the entire trip to all destinations. If you would like to be on your student's team, this is the role you should select.

Favorite Coffee/Morning Drink

Answer these Questions

Have you ever traveled to New Orleans before?

Have you traveled with a group of high school students outside of California before? If so, where?

Have you previously coached students/young adults? If so, what sport?

What is the greatest asset you bring to a team environment?

Do you have any concerns about your ability to transport students in a mini-van or fulfill any of the other duties of an ATL in New Orleans?

Specific Skills

Building Skills

Contractor

Electrical

Finishing Carpentry

Framing

Painting

Plumbing

Spackling/Mudding

Excited to learn!

Medical/First Aid

CPR Certified

Doctor

First Aid Certified

Nurse

Paramedic/EMT

Wilderness First Aid Certified

How did you initially hear about SAA?

I know of another adult who has been an Adult Team Lead in New Orleans before

My daughter/son told me about the New Orleans trip

On the radio

Through my student's school's newsletter

Through my school

Through Social Media (Facebook, Twitter)

From another parent