Great opportunity for NYers to help Katrina victims! (Habitat for Humanity

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Volunteers Needed! Help Rebuild the Gulf Coast

Hurricane Katrina destroyed nearly half a million homes. In response to this unprecedented devastation, NBC News' Today show is pleased to announce an effort to help the Gulf Coast rebuild, one nail at a time. In partnership with Habitat for Humanity and Warner Music Group, NBC News will transform Rockefeller Plaza into "Humanity Plaza" for five days next week as homes are built around the clock for families displaced by the hurricane.

Work will begin bright and early on Monday, September 26. By the end of the week, dozens of prefabricated homes will have been assembled and shipped to the Gulf Coast region.

But this can only happen with your help.

Habitat for Humanity needs more than 1,000 volunteers to donate a three-hour shift of their time next week, helping to assemble these homes. Tools and prior experience are not needed, just a willing heart.

Construction will take place around the clock.

Work will be conducted in teams of four. The web registration tool allows you to sign up yourself and three friends, colleagues, or family members. Or you can come alone and be assigned to a crew.

Sign up for your shift at http://volunteerhabitat.nbcuni.com

Help make a difference ... and enjoy doing something different. Build a home for a family in need. Celebrities from NBC Universal and Warner Music will be joining this effort as well, so there's no telling who your crewmates might be.

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1. registration has CLOSED

Thanks for visiting Humanity Plaza's volunteer registration site!

At this time, online registration has CLOSED as all of our volunteer spots are full.

We've had an overwhelming response from volunteers and thank you for your support and interest!

Feel free to come by Humanity Plaza in Rockefeller Center, New York to watch our progress or visit us online at MSNBC.com.