Hands-on Cemetery Restoration Assistant

Basic Information

Contact: Angie Green
Keywords: historic preservation, cemetery restoration, history, architecture
Descriptions: Save Our Cemeteries is looking for an intern or longer-term volunteer to assist in cemetery preservation. Activities will include stabilization, maintenance & restoration of historic ironwork, cemetery tombs & vaults. Historic preservation experience preferred, but training is provided. This is dirty work performed outdoors - but you'll get hands-on preservation & project management experience.
Product of Partnership: Portfolio documentation of work completed
Final Product Special Instructions:Save Our Cemeteries is looking for a preservation intern or longer-term volunteer for our Restoration Program. Activities include stabilization, maintenance & restoration of historic ironwork, masonry & plaster. Historic preservation experience preferred, although training is provided. This is dirty work performed outdoors, but it is a great way to get hands-on experience.
This service activity is availble for .

Requirements

Work boots & work clothing. Gloves & sunscreen highly suggested.
The CP requests emergency contact information.In case of emergency, the emergency contact will be called.
Students allowed to take pictures or video.

Required PSA dress code

closed-tied shoes

Availability

Location and Travel

Students will work at the Save Our Cemeteries office (501 Basin Street) and in one of New Orleans' historic cemeteries.

Supervision and Risk

Check-in at the site: Students will check in with their supervisor.
Students track their hours at site: Students will track their hours independently.

Semester-long Activity Syllabus