Volunteering Opportunities
New Orleans
Database matching volunteers with available opportunities.
Girls and Boys Town of Louisiana
Description:
Girls and Boys Town cares for troubled children -- both boys and girls -- and for families in crisis.
How you can help:
A HOSTS (Help One Student To Succeed) volunteer works one-on-one with a child who has difficulty reading. No teaching experience is necessary, only the desire to help a child learn. Volunteers can make a difference in a child's life by giving one hour a week. Training and materials are provided.
Contact:
Sandra Panna
700 Frenchman St.
New Orleans, LA 70116
Phone: 504-949-9248
Email: PannaS@girlsandboystown.org
Local Website: http://www.boystown.org/aboutBT/locations/no.htm
National Website: http://www.boystown.org
The Gulfsouth Youth Action Corps
Description:
The Gulfsouth Summer Youth Action Corps (GYAC) is a volunteer service corps dedicated to rebuilding and reenergizing high-quality youth educational and recreational services in areas devastated by hurricanes Katrina and Rita.
How you can help:
GYAC is actively recruiting energetic college-student volunteers from around the country to administer a holistic, cutting-edge, youth leadership program designed for students entering grades 5th-8th. Corps members commit to a rewarding summer of service engaging, inspiring and empowering local youths. GYAC is also looking for corporate sponsors. Please contact for more information.
Contact:
Gulfsouth Youth Action Corps
201 St. Charles Ave. Suite 2560
New Orleans, LA 70170
Phone: 504-529-1922
Email: info@thegyac.org
Description:
Summerbridge is an educational intervention intiative designed to
identify highly motivated 5th through 7th grade New Orleans public school students with limited educational opportunities. The program aims to empower them to face the challenges of middle and high school.
How you can help:
Volunteers are needed in all subject areas to help with after-school tutoring. Volunteers teach English, math, and/or an elective class, such as art, dance or music to a class of 7 students from the program.
Contact:
Isidore Newman School
1903 Jefferson Ave.
New Orleans, LA 70115
Phone: 504-896-8595
Email: spilant@newmanschool.org
Description:
Odyssey House Louisiana, Inc. provides long term residential
substance abuse treatment for adults, adolescents and women who
are single, pregnant or with dependent children.
How you can help:
Through Odyssey's programs, individuals and their families learn to replace destructive behaviors with constructive living skills. Through collaboration and cooperation with community resources, holistic services are provided to assist the healing process and allow individuals to chart new lives and return to the community as contributing members.
Contact:
1125 North Tonti Street
New Orleans, LA 70119
Phone: 504-821-9211
Email: Info@ohlinc.org
Volunteer and Information Agency
Description:
VIA is a nonprofit social service center providing information and referral services. It aims to proactively link volunteers with those in need.
How you can help:
VIA offers numerous volunteer opportunities in many different departments of the agency. Volunteer opportunities draw
upon a variety of skills.
Contact:
Phone: 504 895-5550
Email:info@vialink.org
Description:
Food For Friends, a program of the NO/AIDS Task Force, is a meal delivery/food pantry program providing nutritious home-delivered meals five days a week to approximately 200 individuals living with HIV/AIDS in the New Orleans metropolitan area.
How you can help/ongoing volunteer opportunities:
Meal Delivery Volunteer
Wednesday Evening Kitchen Volunteer
Contact for more information.
Contact:
Doreen Keeler-Tollerson
2533 Columbus Street
New Orleans, LA 70119
Phone: (504) 821-2601 ext 215
Email:volunteer1@noaidstaskforce.org
Description:
The Louisiana Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (LA/SPCA) is a private
non-profit organization dedicated to the elimination of animal suffering. Chartered in 1888, we are the oldest and most comprehensive animal welfare organization in the state. We provided care and basic medical services for approximately 11,000 homeless and unwanted animals each year. We had many programs and services in place to educate the community, reduce pet overpopulation and improve the quality-of-life for the animals in our community. We will not forget where we were.
How you can help:
Volunteer opportunities are often available. Contact for more information.
Contact:
Ginger Morvant
1700 Mardi Gras Blvd.
New Orleans, LA 70114
Email: Ginger@la-spca.org
Description:
Save Our Cemeteries, Inc. is a nonprofit organization dedicated to
the preservation and restoration of the historic cemeteries of
Louisiana and to fostering a public appreciation of the architectural
and cultural value of these cemeteries.
How you can help:
Volunteer efforts include clean-up days and restoration projects. Save Our Cemeteries donates to cemeteries in need and has impressive educational programs for school children.
Contact:
Phone: 504-525-3377
Email:soc@saveourcemeteries.org
New Orleans Area Habitat For Humanity
Description:
Habitat seeks to eliminate substandard housing in the New Orleans area by providing low-income families the opportunity to buy affordable, decent, safe and secure homes. Habitat helps to build homes for low-income partners in need of secure, quality housing at an affordable price.
How you can help/ongoing volunteer opportunities:
Habitat Construction Site Volunteer
Habitat Office Volunteer
Habitat Skilled or Semi-Skilled Construction
Habitat Volunteer Group Opportunity
Family Friend
Website Support
Contact:
Phone: (504) 861-4121
Email:volunteer@habitat-nola.org
East Jefferson General Hospital
Description:
East Jefferson General Hospital is a publicly owned, 525-plus-bed,
non-profit community hospital in the East Bank of Jefferson Parish. It is governed by a 10-member volunteer Board of Directors appointed by the Jefferson Parish Council and the Parish President. East Jefferson General has an outstanding medical staff with more than 700 primary-care and specialist physicians.
How you can help/ongoing volunteer opportunities:
Over 1,000 volunteers from the community provide valuable support in all areas of the hospital. Contact for more information.
Information Desks
Flower Delivery
Nursing Units
Clerical Assignments
Contact:
4200 Houma Blvd.
Metairie, LA 70006
Phone: 504-454-5548
Volunteer application: http://www.volunteertools.com/tools/ApplicationForm.dll/?SN=61687
Vounteer: http://www.ejgh.org/membership/volunteer/volunteer.html
Make-A-Wish Foundation of Louisiana
Description:
Make-A-Wish Foundation grants the wishes of children between the ages of 2 1/2 and 18 who have been determined by a physician to have a life-threatening illness, creating the probability that they will not survive beyond their 18th year. Make-A-Wish Foundation provides a joyful and meaningful experience that benefits the entire family. A wish can be almost anything -- from hugging puppies to meeting Presidents. A wish is limited only by the child's imagination. The chapter serves the 64 parishes of the state of Louisiana. Since beginning operation in April 1996, over 290 wish requests have been received and over 170 wishes have been granted.
How you can help:
Make-A-Wish Foundation is in constant need of volunteers. Contact information is listed below.
Contact:
Lee Hays, Program Director
320 Metairie Hammond Highway
Suite 402
Metairie, LA 70005
Phone: 504-846-9474
Email: wishes@louisiana.wish.org
Description:
New Orleans Outreach is a non-profit organization that brings the community into the schools. Since the fall of 1993, New Orleans Outreach has enabled people of all ages and backgrounds to volunteer directly with public middle and elementary school children in Orleans Parish, during and after school, through meaningful forms of service requested by the teachers, students, and parents, while meeting the skills and interests of the volunteers.
How you can help:
There are many ways in which you can volunteer with New Orleans Outreach -- some for as little as 60 minutes a week. New Orleans Outreach's goal is to match your interests and talents with the educational needs in the schools.
Ongoing Opportunities:
Teacher Intern
Educational Assistant
Afterschool Elective
Mentor
Health Workshops
Visiting Artist
Assist in the Library
Assist with Power Ties
Recruitment
Contact:
Angela Herbert
Phone: 504 654 1060
Email: angela@nooutreach.org
America Reads Challenge of Greater New Orleans
Description:
The America Reads Challenge of Greater New Orleans, sponsored by Family Service of Greater New Orleans (a non-profit organization), is designed to ensure that every child in the program is reading well and independently by the end of the third grade.
How you can help:
Whether it is reading with children or organizing a book drive, anyone can help. Contact for more information.
Contact:
Rene LaFrance
2515 Canal St. Suite 201
New Orleans, Louisiana, 70119
Phone: (504)822-0800
Fax: 504-822-0831
Email: RPLaFrance@aol.com
Website: http://www.ed.gov/americareads/
Thelma French
Address: 1300 Perdido St Rm. 2E04
New Orleans, Louisiana 70112
Phone: 504-565-6413
Description:
In 1986, a group of young adults formed the Young Leadership Council (YLC),
a non-partisan, non-profit volunteer organization, that would afford them
opportunities for hands-on involvement in the community unmet by existing
civic or political organizations.
The mission of the Young Leadership Council is to develop leadership through community projects. Voting members are between the ages of 21 and 42. Currently, over 1,100 members are working to make an impactful change in New Orleans.
How you can help:
The Young Leadership Council offers several diverse volunteer opportunities
for its members.
Contact:
Young Leadership Council
one shell square, 46th floor
New Orleans, LA 70113
phone (504) 585-1500 fax (504) 585-1511
Email: ashley@youngleadershipcouncil.org
Second Harvesters Food Bank of Greater New Orleans
Description:
Second Harvesters Food Bank acquires and distributes food in
partnership with organizations serving people in need.
How you can help:
Contact Second Harvesters Food Bank for more information on volunteer opportunities, food drives and other ways you can help.
Contact:
Megan Tobin
1201 Sams Avenue
New Orleans, Louisiana 70123
Phone: 504-734-1322
Email: mtobin@secondharvest.org
Website: http://www.secondharvest.org/
Description:
Women for a Better Louisiana works to improve the quality of life in Louisiana by working actively to attain honest and efficient government, a clean environment, litter control and beautification, quality education, protection of children and other timely concerns.
How you can help:
WBL invites anyone who wants to share in their efforts for the betterment of our state to join. They welcome those who can only support our aim with annual dues.
Contact:
Cathy Simoneaux
P.O. Box 8361
Metairie, LA 70011
Phone: 504-488-2119
Email: cathysimoneaux@email.com
Website: http://community.nola.com/cc/wbl
Volunteers of America of Greater New Orleans
Description:
Volunteers of America of Greater New Orleans, Inc., is one of over 400
affiliates of one of the largest and most diverse human service agencies
in the United States. They have served the Greater New Orleans area for over 100
years through programs for the elderly, children and families, persons who are
homeless, offenders, persons with disabilities, and the community-at-large.
How you can help:
Contact Volunteers of America to find out about numerous volunteer
opportunities. Flexible times, varied locales, longer commitments and 1-day opportunities available.
Contact:
Woody Hosler
4152 Canal St.
New Orleans, LA 70119
Phone: 504-482-2130
Email: whosler@voagno.org
Girl Scout Council of Southeast Louisiana
Description:
Girl Scouts is the world's preeminent organization dedicated solely to girls where, in an accepting and nurturing environment, girls build character and skills for success in the real world. In partnership with committed adults, girls develop qualities that will serve them all their lives - like strong values, social conscience, and conviction about their own potential and self-worth.
How you can help:
The Girl Scouts are looking for positive role models to act as leaders and organizations willing to work in tandem with troops and Girl Scouts in general.
Email: info@girlscoutssela.org
Website: http://www.girlscoutssela.org/
The Student Conservation Association
Description:
Founded in 1957, the Student Conservation Association (SCA) is the
nation's largest and oldest provider of conservation service opportunities,
outdoor education, and leadership training for youth. SCA places volunteers
and interns, the majority of whom range from 16-25, in conservation service
positions in parks, forests, refuges, and urban areas in all 50 states.
These efforts benefit the environment as well as participants who learn new
skills, make career contacts and expand personal capacities.
How you can help:
With a spirit of adventure and commitment to making a difference, SCA's
volunteers and interns provide the highest quality public service while learning life long lessons in leadership and conservation. Contact the Student
Conservation Association for more information.
Contact:
The Student Conservation Association
689 River Road
Charlestown, NH 03603
Phone: 603-543-1700
Email: ask-us@thesca.org