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Description
My name is Laurence. I am a French citizen living in the US for a long time and New Orleans for the past fourteen years. I am an educator, librarian and social worker and I love to dance, sing and garden.
I have chosen to live in the Lower Ninth because it is a beautiful and quiet part of town but mostly because it was the area in the most need of help after hurricane Katrina. I started a literacy program to supply free books to neighborhood children.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Art Projects
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Traveller will be staying in a historical section of beautiful New Orleans. The house is on the bank of the Mississippi. Host is heavily involved in local culture and music scene and will be happy to share that knowledge. Travellers can also enjoy JazzFest, Mardis Gras and other festivities unique to New Orleans during their stay.
Help
Traveller will be helping with a long term permaculture gardening project, building rabbit hutches and chicken coops. Helping me with water management around the yard (barrels etc) and some light household maintenance. Possibly some assistance with literacy for children as well.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Fluent
French: Fluent
German: Beginner
Accommodation
Traveller will have their own (very pretty) bedroom. Semi private (my house is a shotgun and you can close your door, but I might have to go through if the weather is too much for me to use the side door). Travellers may use all kitchen equipment but will be on their own for food (unless specifically invited to share for a special occasion). My house is small and I live by mysef and hence CAN ONLY ACCOMMODATE ONE GUEST AT A TIME.
What else ...
New Orleans is a city where you cannot get bored. There is always something going on and I will be happy to guide you as to what is happening. My house is in the historic Lower Ninth Ward, a 10 minute car ride (or 20 minutes bike ride) from the French Quarter. There is also a decently working public transportation system. There is a festival, a parade, second line or great live music every day of the week.
I work during the day, but I love going out nights and weekends and am happy to have people come along if they wish to do so. There are numerous pets in the backyard and one large pussy cat in the house itself, so probably not a good fit if you are allergic to or afraid of animals. Traveller will be expected to be courteous and clean after his/herself upon using common areas such as kitchen and bathroom. No smoking inside. I also enjoy spending a good part of my weekends working on my garden which is where I would be needing the most assistance.
I speak French, English and Spanish fluently and might be able to dredge back remnants of German if needed.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
One
Hours expected
Maximum 3 hours a day, 5 days a week
Feedback (10)
Laurence agreed to receive me for 2 weeks during mardi gras and as her previous workawayer had done most of her gardening work, I helped w the chicken… read more
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Laurence agreed to receive me for 2 weeks during mardi gras and as her previous workawayer had done most of her gardening work, I helped w the chicken… read more
I stayed at Laurence's house for two weeks.
I really appreciate it.
I am so glad that Laurence was the first person I met in New Orleans.
She knew everything about New Orleans and introduced me to many musicians.
She took me for a ride and showed me all the great spots in New Orleans.
Sometimes we went to listen to music… read more
Moreover, you won't find a better host or even a… read more
New Orleans is also not always an easy place and Laurence knows where it is safe to go… read more
I'm very thankful and I hope to meet her again.
