NOLA: November 5-9

Event Description

🗓 November 5–9, 2025 (4 nights, Wednesday–Sunday)
👥 Group Size: 14 participants
🎟 See ticket options below ⬇️

FI Service Corps is heading back to New Orleans! Join us for a meaningful long weekend of service, connection, and celebration in the vibrant city of NOLA. We’ll spend two full days volunteering with our incredible partner SBP, followed by a free day of activities and exploration together while supporting local businesses.

Volunteer Partner

SBP – A national leader in disaster recovery and resilience, founded after Hurricane Katrina. Learn more at sbpusa.org

Volunteer Work

🏠 Type: Home repair and construction (e.g., drywall, flooring, painting, etc.)
📍 Location/Tasks: To be confirmed closer to the event.
🛠  No experience needed! SBP provides tools, supervision, safety gear, and guidance. Just come ready to work hard, get dirty, be flexible, and make a difference—while having fun.

Lodging & Room Arrangements

We’ve bought out a boutique hotel in the charming Marigny neighborhood, just a short walk from the French Quarter.
🛏 Room options include private and shared (double occupancy)—see ticket details below.
☕ Light breakfast (coffee, bananas, oatmeal) will be provided; plenty of cafes are nearby for more options.

Basic Itinerary

Wednesday, Nov 5: Arrive after 3pm, Settle in + fun welcome/icebreaker night

Thursday & Friday, Nov 6–7: Volunteer 9am–4pm, Afternoon/Evening social activities: music, games, local ChooseFI meetup, etc.

Saturday, Nov 8: Group outing: Swamp Tour 🌿, Explore and support local businesses

Sunday, Nov 9: 11am Check out and say farewell!

Local Transportation

We will need to drive to the volunteer site(s). Some participants may drive their personal or rental vehicles and the organizer (Ryan) will rent a car. Additional transportation needs (if any) will be determined closer to the event date.

Registration Includes

✔️ Lodging (4 nights)
✔️ Volunteer coordination with SBP
✔️ Group activity fee (Swamp Tour)
❌ Participants are responsible for their own transportation to New Orleans and all meals (except light breakfast provided at hotel).

🛫 Nearest Airport: New Orleans Louis Armstrong (MSY)

Cancellation Policy (same as CampFI)

• Cancel before Sept 5, 2025: $100 cancellation fee
• Cancel Sept 5–Oct 5, 2025: $350 cancellation fee
• Cancel after Oct 5, 2025: No refund

Ticket transfers/sales at cost are allowed with organizer approval.

Pricing reflects the real costs of coordination, group lodging, and our commitment to sustainability—not profit.