Needs From: HandsOn New Orleans

Come help us build a more sustainable Mardi Gras by crafting some of our latest sustainable Mardi Gras throw alternatives! If you've ever wanted to get involved with our mission to create a more sustainable NOLA event culture, this is it! Stop by anytime in the four hour window to learn more about our mission and help us make it a reality.

Join us in making a real difference in the lives of underserved youth and families across New Orleans. Heroes of New Orleans provides mentorship, education, workforce development, and hands-on learning experiences—from robotics and podcasting to fitness, cooking, and more.

We are currently looking for volunteers who can commit to coming in at least once a week during our after-school program hours: Tuesdays–Fridays from 3 PM to 6 PM and Saturdays from 10 AM to 2 PM. This is a safe, welcoming space where youth can access fun, engaging activities not readily available in their community.

Whether you’re leading a workshop, mentoring a student, helping at an event, or just showing up with a positive attitude, your time and presence can make a lasting impact. No experience is required—just a commitment to showing up and supporting the next generation.

Musicians On Call (MOC) is a nonprofit organization that brings live and recorded music to the bedsides of patients, families and caregivers in healthcare environments. MOC needs YOU to help us spread the healing power of music to those who need it most! 

Volunteer Musicians perform acoustically in-person room to room for patients, families and caregivers in healthcare environments. Use your talents to bring joy to your community and make a difference in someone’s day!

Volunteers must commit to volunteering once a month (2 hr shift) for at least one year. Please click this LINK to access information and the volunteer application. Please contact caroline@musiciansoncall.org with any questions.

Musicians On Call (MOC) brings live and recorded music to the bedsides of patients, families and caregivers in healthcare environments. Musicians On Call (MOC) needs YOU to help us spread the healing power of music to those who need it most! 

Volunteer Guides (non-musicians) escort Volunteer Musicians room to room as they play music for patients, families and caregivers in healthcare environments. The Volunteer Guide acts as the "eyes and ears" during the MOC Bedside shift and is the liaison between the hospital, patient, and the Volunteer Musician. Volunteer Guides are critical to the success of MOC Bedside and get to experience the healing power of music firsthand without having to be a musician themselves! 

Volunteers must commit to volunteering once a month (2 hr shift) for at least one year. Please click this LINK to access information and the volunteer application. Please contact caroline@musiciansoncall.org with any questions.

Volunteer shifts for Individuals are available Monday through Friday, 12:00 - 4:00 pm. Shifts are also available to Teams and groups of 15 on Tuesdays/Thursdays only. Register on the Teams Only event listing to sign-up as a team! 

If you would like to request specific hours outside of this time slot, please contact Blair at blair@stemlibrarylab.org

We're looking for volunteers to assist with sorting and arranging donated school supplies and classroom materials on our store shelves. Help us support educators by creating a welcoming and well-organized shopping experience in our Teacher Free Store!

What You'll Do:

Unpack and sort donated items

Organize supplies on shelves by category

Arrange displays to be visually appealing and easy to navigate

Keep shelves tidy and restocked as needed

Your attention to detail and creativity will help teachers quickly find the items they need—at no cost to them. This is a great opportunity for individuals who enjoy organizing, interacting with teachers, or simply want to give back in a meaningful way!

Shifts are available to Teams and groups of 15 on Tuesdays/Thursdays only. Register on the separate event listing titled "For Individuals" to sign-up as an single volunteer! 

If you would like to request specific hours outside of this time slot, please contact Blair at blair@stemlibrarylab.org

We're looking for volunteers to assist with sorting and arranging donated school supplies and classroom materials on our store shelves. Help us support educators by creating a welcoming and well-organized shopping experience in our Teacher Free Store!

What You'll Do:

Unpack and sort donated items

Organize supplies on shelves by category

Arrange displays to be visually appealing and easy to navigate

Keep shelves tidy and restocked as needed

Your attention to detail and creativity will help teachers quickly find the items they need—at no cost to them. This is a great opportunity for individuals who enjoy organizing, interacting with teachers, or simply want to give back in a meaningful way!

Please help us prepare for our next day of service by cracking eggs, hanging up our clothing donations, or assisting in organization of incoming donations.

Fall Student Special Events/Marketing Requirements:

Make a Difference in a Student’s Life

Join EnCorps’ STEMx Tutors program to virtually tutor math to middle school students who are under-performing in Foundational Math, Pre-Algebra and Algebra 1. 

4TH Saturday, except specified months

We welcome students in need of community service hours, adjudicated community service volunteers and members of the community simply looking to get involved. Volunteers with the following charges (past or present) are not eligible to complete their hours at The Broadmoor Improvement Association: theft of any kind, sexual assault or misconduct of any kind, or violent crime of any kind.

Please do not come if you are feeling ill or have a fever, or if you have been around someone who is ill. 

Team Assignment: Broadmoor Food Forest

Reports to: Co Executive Director / Director of Programs

Purpose: Community Gardens Volunteers support the horticulture team to care for our outdoor garden space at  The Broadmoor Food Forest. 

Location: Broadmoor Food Forest (3730 Toledano St, New Orleans, LA, 70125)

Primary Responsibilities:

Seasonal planting

Pruning, Mulching, and weeding

Watering

General grounds maintenance

Distributing & removing beneficial biologicals (insects, mites, etc)

Qualifications:

Interest in care and maintenance of living collections

Cooperative nature, including the ability to accept instruction and correction

Ability to bend and lift up to 25 pounds

Comfort working outdoors

Experience with plant care is a plus, but not a requirement

Training Provided:

Introduction to role and responsibilities in person by Community Director

Intermittent feedback with Community Director

Time Commitment:

At least one shift per month

Recurring weekly schedule is preferred, but we welcome intermittent volunteering as well.

All prospective volunteers must attend Volunteer Orientation before beginning volunteer service at The Green Project. You may sign up for a volunteer shift scheduled directly after orientation.

The Volunteer Orientation will serve to:

Volunteer Orientation Guidelines

Please do not come if you are feeling ill or have a fever, or if you have been around someone who is ill.

Did you know that fewer than 2% of teen mothers who give birth before age 18 earn a college degree by age 30? At Generation Hope, we’re working to change that-one family and one system at a time. You can be part of this impactful mission.

Become a Generation Hope Mentor in New Orleans.
As a mentor, you’ll be paired one-on-one with a determined teen parent pursuing their college degree. Throughout their journey, you’ll meet monthly to provide guidance, encouragement, and support.

Your Commitment:

Who Can Be a Mentor?
We welcome mentors from all backgrounds. All you need is a caring heart and a willingness to help a young parent succeed.

Get Involved Today.
Join us in transforming lives and building brighter futures for young families.

Visit generationhope.org/mentor or email NOLAScholar@generationhope.org to get started.

Make a difference-one Scholar at a time.

Volunteers needed during the hours of 8am-5pm Monday- Friday to make calls from home or the office to our patients to check if they have any supply, medication or education needs. The calls can be made during those times and around your schedule.

Please visit the link below to apply:

Our Volunteer Application can be completed at : Hospice Volunteer Heart of Hospice - LHCG Volunteer Career Site Careers

Heart of Hospice is looking for volunteers to come into the office to support our team with helping with answering phones. Our office hours are Monday-Friday 8am-4pm. We would love to have you join our team with any days or times that you are available.

Our Volunteer Application can be completed at : Hospice Volunteer Heart of Hospice - LHCG Volunteer Career Site Careers

Heart of Hospice is looking for volunteers to make patient visits to help support our patients and our caregivers hours. We would love to have you join our team with any days or times that you are available. Our office is located in Gretna, but our patients are in a 50 mile radius of the office.

Please visit the link below to apply:

Our Volunteer Application can be completed at : Hospice Volunteer Heart of Hospice - LHCG Volunteer Career Site Careers

Volunteers needed during the hours of 8am-5pm Monday- Friday to make calls from home or the office to make bereavement calls to caregivers. The calls can be made during those times and around your schedule.

Please visit the link below to apply:

Our Volunteer Application can be completed at : Hospice Volunteer Heart of Hospice - LHCG Volunteer Career Site Careers

Come join us at Crown Community Garden in New Orleans East! You'll be learning gardening basics, landscaping, harvesting and helping to plant produce for the community. 

Role Title: Monday Mindful Garden Volunteer

Location: Meet at Broadmoor Arts & Wellness Center, 3900 General Taylor St, New Orleans, LA 70125
Walk to: Broadmoor Community Garden, New Orleans, LA
Time Commitment: 1st & 3rd Mondays, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Overview:
Join us for a rewarding volunteer day in the Broadmoor Community Garden! We’ll meet at the Arts & Wellness Center and take a short walk to the garden, where you’ll help with hands-on gardening activities suitable for all ages. Whether you’re planting, watering, or maintaining the garden, you’ll be contributing to a vibrant space that benefits the entire community.

Key Responsibilities:

Qualifications:

Benefits:

What to Bring:

Help nurture the garden and connect with others while making a positive impact.

We welcome students in need of community service hours, adjudicated community service volunteers and members of the community simply looking to get involved. Volunteers with the following charges (past or present) are not eligible to complete their hours at The Broadmoor Improvement Association: theft of any kind, sexual assault or misconduct of any kind, or violent crime of any kind.

Please do not come if you are feeling ill or have a fever, or if you have been around someone who is ill. 

Team Assignment: Broadmoor Food Forest

Reports to: Co Executive Director & Director of Programs

Purpose: Community Gardens Volunteers support the horticulture team to care for our outdoor garden space at  The Broadmoor Rain Garden. 

Location: Broadmoor Rain Garden (3601 S Miro St, New Orleans, LA, 70125)

Primary Responsibilities:

Pruning, Mulching, and weeding

Watering

General grounds maintenance

Distributing & removing beneficial biologicals (insects, mites, etc)

Qualifications:

Interest in care and maintenance of living collections

Cooperative nature, including the ability to accept instruction and correction

Ability to bend and lift up to 25 pounds

Comfort working outdoors

Experience with plant care is a plus, but not a requirement

Training Provided:

Introduction to role and responsibilities in person by Co Executive Director

Role Title: Community Saturday Volunteer

Location: Broadmoor Community Garden, New Orleans, LA

Time Commitment: Saturdays, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Overview:
Join us for a fun and family-friendly volunteer opportunity at the Broadmoor Community Garden! Help nurture our vibrant green spaces while connecting with your neighbors, enjoying refreshments, and grooving to upbeat music. This is a perfect activity for individuals, families, and children looking to make a difference in the community.

Key Responsibilities:

Qualifications:

Benefits:

What to Bring:

Every Saturday morning you can help CGR care for 5,000+ native trees, shrubs, and grasses that are raised in the Native Plant Nursery before being planted in the wetlands surrounding New Orleans!

Annually, CGR plants and average of 5,000 trees and 30,000 plugs of marsh grass, as well as thousands of Louisiana Irises, shrubs, and understory pollinators in the wetlands surrounding New Orleans and across Southeast Louisiana. We do this to protect our communities from heavy industry and climate change related threats to our ecosystem, so residents of Southeast Louisiana can continue to survive and thrive here in perpetuity.

The nursery is a place for learning, sharing, and relaxing for volunteers, visitors, and neighbors in the Lower 9th Ward, where our headquarters are based. We aren't just caring for plants, we are also improving the space constantly for the enjoyment of all.

Common activities include weeding, potting, mulching, composting, and more! Come prepared with close-toed shoes, comfortable outdoor clothing, a reusable water bottle, and sun protection.

A water fountain is available on-site, and CGR provides gloves, bug spray, sun screen, and first aid for volunteers. Bathrooms are located 3 blocks away at the CGR Office, 1800 Deslonde St

We are seeking volunteers to assist in serving a hot breakfast & coffee to our local unhoused community.

 *IMPORTANT:  DO NOT PARK IN THE PREMIUM PARKING LOT BESIDE OUR BUILDING.  THIS IS A PRIVATE LOT AND YOU WILL BE TICKETED/BOOTED IF YOU DO NOT PAY.  YOU MAY PARK ON THE STREET (METERS DO NOT BEGIN UNTIL 8AM) OR THERE IS A PARKING LOT SPECIFICALLY FOR ST JUDE AT THE CORNER OF ST LOUIS & N RAMPART STREETS--LOOK FOR GRAVEL LOT WITH SIGNS THAT SAY "PRIVATE PARKING.  PARKING FOR ST JUDE ONLY".

*Instructors Needed:**

1. **Italian Language Instructors**
- We are seeking instructors fluent in Italian to teach language classes that can engage our community members in learning this beautiful language.

2. **Meditation and Yoga Instructors for Seniors**
- We are also looking for certified instructors experienced in leading meditation and yoga sessions designed specifically for seniors, focusing on promoting relaxation, flexibility, and wellness.

Italian Language Instructors**
- We are seeking instructors fluent in Italian to teach language classes that can engage our community members in learning this beautiful language.

2. **Meditation and Yoga Instructors for Seniors**
- We are also looking for  instructors experienced in leading meditation and yoga sessions designed specifically for seniors, focusing on promoting relaxation, flexibility, and wellness.

We have a community garden and need a few permanent volunteers to assist with it. We need general maintenance such as, weeding, planting, harvesting, cleaning, etc. Gardening is rewarding hard work! You will definitely reap what you sow.  We would love to have you come out and be apart of NAMISELA!

Mentorship through Son of a Saint has a profound impact on fatherless boys by providing them with consistent guidance, emotional support, and positive role models. The organization helps these young men navigate life's challenges and develop critical life skills. Son of a Saint provided a space for the boys to host their very own podcast that I participated on a weekly basis and through this, I was able to witness the kids curate and host their own podcast ranging from sports topics to "What If" scenarios, which allowed the boys to build self-esteem, confidence, build on communication skills, express creativity and social skills. Like the saying goes, "If you love New Orleans, invest in its future."  Jonathan Turner, Mentor Since 2018

Hostelling International: New Orleans is a nonprofit founded on the principles of sustainability, education, and responsible tourism. We offer outings for our guests to explore places they might not have heard of which are historically significant and which benefit minorites, women, and queer folks.

We need a guide who can provide tours of Treme, including visits to the Backstreet Cultural Museum and the Petit Jazz Museum. This neighborhood is a living monument, and it is important that visitors have the option to spend money and time learning about it. 

We are open to accommodating our volunteers' passions and interests, and we are flexible with dates and times. 

If you are interested, please email the Engagement Coordinator, Emma Barnes, at emma.barnes@hiusa.org. Feel free to stop by 1028 Canal Street to explore our space or speak in person as well. 

There are travel perks for volunteers as well as merch. We look forward to hearing from you!

Volunteers are needed on Saturdays from 9am-3pm!  Volunteer tasks may include:  unloading food donations, restocking shelves, supporting client intake, loading groceries into client vehicles, and manage food stock.    

Calling All Volunteers!

Each week our food pantry is receiving a large shipment of essential goods, and we need enthusiastic individuals to lend a hand in unloading the truck. This is a fantastic opportunity to roll up your sleeves, work alongside like-minded individuals, and directly contribute to combating food insecurity in our area.

 After-School is a literacy-rich program in which students receive 1-on-1 support with homework, reading, and writing at the 826 New Orleans Writing Center. AS is offered Monday through Thursday with students coming two days a week (Monday & Wednesday for 4th-6th graders and Tuesday & Thursday for 1st-3rd graders) from 3:30 to 6:00 pm.

To apply visit: https://826neworleans.org/volunteer/

Thank you so much for your interest in working with 826 New Orleans. Everything we do is made possible through our amazing team of volunteers and we appreciate your support in nurturing and amplifying youth voice!

Common Ground Relief has hosted food and supply distributions at 1804 Deslonde Street since November 2020.

Our food security initiative was established in response to COVID-exacerbated food insecurity in the Lower Ninth Ward. We served families throughout Southeast Louisiana in the wake of Hurricane Ida.

Volunteer tasks may include unloading food donations and restocking shelves, greeting patrons, loading groceries into vehicles, and managing food stock. Please wear comfortable clothes and shoes suitable for the outdoor weather. Bring a mask, water, and lunch.

Note: This is an individual volunteer opportunity - for group requests related to wetlands restoration, please reach out to Common Ground Relief (volunteer@commongroundrelief.org).  You can also view other volunteer opportunities using the links below:

Connect with Common Ground Relief: volunteer.handsonneworleans.org/agency/detail/?agency_id=77323

www.commongroundrelief.org | www.instagram.com/commongroundrelief | www.facebook.com/commongroundrelief

The prestigious National WWII Museum is recruiting volunteers! Recognized globally and consistently ranked as the #1 Visitor Attraction in New Orleans by TripAdvisor, the Museum is soon to expand its campus.

In early November, the Museum will open the highly anticipated Liberation Pavilion, its final permanent exhibit hall.  Liberation will explore the end of World War II, the Holocaust, the postwar years, and how the war continues to impact our lives today.  The three-story building will house two floors of exhibit space, as well as a third-floor theater offering audiences a brand-new cinematic experience.  We will therefore be expanding our volunteer pool significantly over the next few months in anticipation of this exciting new addition to our museum campus.

Experienced volunteer or novice, if you have a connection to or simply an interest in “the war that changed the world” and are able to commit to at least one 4½ -hour shift per week, morning or evening, for a minimum of 9 months, please complete a Volunteer Application located at this link on our website:  www.nationalww2museum.org/about-us/our-team/volunteer/volunteer-opportunities.

Hi,

Whether you want to see the impact you can make in the lives of patients directly or prefer to work behind the scenes, we invite you to become a member of a dedicated group of compassionate caregivers who serve as vital members of our hospice team. Heart of Hospice - a proud member of the LHC Group and we are also proud to be a Level 4 We Honor Veterans partner.

Hospice volunteers often say that helping those in need at a critical point in their lives is profoundly and emotionally meaningful. To learn how you can become a hospice volunteer in your community, call us today at 504.341.0038 or 225.281.7161.

Below are some of the opportunities we have available.

Our Volunteer Application can be completed at : Hospice Volunteer in Gretna, Louisiana | Careers at Heart of Hospice (icims.com)

lowernine.org operates one Home Rebuild Program with two components - full residential construction and major structural repair projects. We use unskilled volunteers under skilled supervision in the majority of tasks associated with rebuilding homes, bringing the cost to rebuild down to approximately 20-30% of open market rate. Thus, residents who were unable to acquire sufficient support to completely fund their recoveries might still be given the opportunity to return to their homes.

We need your help to rebuild the Lower Ninth Ward of New Orleans! We are always looking for individuals to join our volunteer construction crew and work on residential construction projects in the Lower Ninth Ward under skilled supervision. We welcome all willing and able individuals regardless of skill level throughout the year. We provide the necessary project training, tools, and safety equipment. You must have an up-to-date tetanus shot and active health insurance, and should consult with your physician if you have asthma or any known mold or dust allergies. The work we do is physically demanding.

Individuals will join a small crew, which works from 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM Tuesday - Saturday on our open construction projects in the Lower Ninth Ward. We expect all volunteers staying in our volunteer house to commit to this schedule full-time. The vast majority of the time, we work on residential building projects for individual pre-Katrina residents of our neighborhood, but we occasionally take on lot clearing, data collection, or collaboration with other nonprofits in the area. Please be sure to let us know if you have any specific rebuild-related skills or previous experience. We will do all we can to make the most of your skills, but as our project schedules are determined by many variables, we can't make guarantees. Our most common volunteer projects are framing, insulating, sheetrocking, tiling, painting and siding. We cannot tell you ahead of time what you will be doing, but all our projects are guaranteed to contribute in some way to the rebuild efforts of our neighborhood.

lowernine.org is looking for volunteers to help us with an ongoing number of projects. We are in need of volunteers to assist with administrative work in our office including social media strategy and posting, data entry, and donor management. Hours are flexible, with shifts available between 8am and 4:30pm, Tuesday-Saturday. 

We are preferably looking for volunteers familiar with:

- Google Drive

- Social Media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter

- Graphic Design and/or HTML experience is a bonus, but not required 

This internship/volunteering opportunity provides excellent non-profit and professional experience. 

We are looking for volunteer ESL teachers in person and online for our upcoming semester in January. No teaching experience is necessary and you do not need to speak another language to teach. We provide materials and trainings for all teachers. 

Help ReFresh Community Garden maintain their fall garden!

Volunteer hours are 4-5:30 pm every Thursday. You can stay the whole time or however long you can commit to this volunteer time. 

Thanks for your interest!

Find us on the corner of Conti and Dorgenois. 

We are looking for volunteers to teach our in person classes in the Westbank and our online ESL classes. 

We would love to have on-going volunteers to help maintain the community garden and to support the various community projects hosted in the garden. We offer various events including Jazz in the garden, Self Love Sundays, cultural events and community art projects. We also have youth programs in the garden. If you're interested in getting involved in any of these projects or if you have any questions about volunteering please feel free to contact me at 773-822-3495. Thank you!

PLEASE INDICATE DAY / TIME YOU'RE SIGNING UP FOR.

Help Crown Community Garden in New Orleans East! You'll be cleaning up garden space / beds, creating wood chips with debris using wood chipper, and planting for Fall crops. 

Available volunteer times are:

Tuesdays 10am - 12:30pm

Thursdays 10am - 12:30pm

PLEASE INDICATE DAY / TIME YOU'RE SIGNING UP FOR.

Thanks so much!

Join Simond at Grow On Urban Farms located at 2358 Urquhart St. to harvest and process sugar cane and taro!

Volunteer times 9 to 11 am Tuesday through Thursday.

PLEASE INDICATE DAY / TIME YOU'RE SIGNING UP FOR

& we'll get you connected to Simond. 

Let him know SPROUT sent you!

Resurrection Gardens is looking for volunteers to help with weekly garden maintenance. Current needs are clean-up post Ida, soil amendment, and raised bed maintenance / building. The garden has access to a recently demolished gymnasium and needs help relocating bricks and cinder blocks to the garden. 

David lives across the street from the gardens and is open to volunteers coming from the hours of 9am to 7pm. Please reach out to David directly to coordinate day / times with him. His phone number is 920-265-2963.

This is an ongoing, Monday - Thursday opportunity. There is a potential to get your own raised bed for growing if you become a consistent, weekly volunteer. 

Thanks for helping David!

Catholic Charities Immigrant and Refugee Services’ Family Literacy Program is an initiative through its education department. This program offers comprehensive English language, academic, tutoring, and civic/community services for immigrant and refugee families in the New Orleans community. We are seeking reliable, passionate volunteers to help support this program. Volunteers work primarily as tutors, working one-on-one or in small groups to help our clients with academic, English-language, workforce, or Citizenship services. This volunteer position provides an excellent way to connect with our migrant community in a more individual, personal, and friendly manner.

This position is currently virtual! We hope to go back to in person when safe.

Where/When: currently virtual

Tuesdays, 1-2:30pm

Wednesdays, 6-7:30pm

Thursdays, 1-2:30pm

More Details: Great opportunity for anyone interested or experienced in education, child development, psychology, policy/law, ELL, foreign language/culture, or immigrant/refugee issues.

The Green Project is in need of volunteers to help with projects in their Salvage Store and Paint Recycling departments!

***Volunteers must attend Volunteer Orientation before volunteering for a shift. You may volunteer for a shift scheduled directly after an orientation. 

***If you are interested in volunteering as a group, please email volunteer@thegreenproject.org to schedule a volunteer day. Groups are scheduled at least two weeks in advance.

Volunteer Guidelines

We welcome students in need of community service hours, adjudicated community service volunteers and members of the community simply looking to get involved. Volunteers with the following charges (past or present) are not eligible to complete their hours at The Green Project: theft of any kind, sexual assault or misconduct of any kind, or violent crime of any kind.

Please do not come if you are feeling ill or have a fever, or if you have been around someone who is ill. 

Special Services volunteers provides services in their area of expertise.  Attorneys, Hair Stylists, Barbers, Accountants, Licensed Professional Counselors/Social Workers, Massage Therapist, etc.  Special Services volunteers hold a specialized license or certification and follow established rules set out by the state.

Music therapy is more than a music activity in a senior living community.  It assesses the strengths and needs of the patient and designs a plan of treatment that includes creating, singing, moving to, and/or listening to live, patient-preferred music within individual, group and/or family sessions.  Music Companion volunteers assist Lakeside Hospice's Music Therapist with various tasks that aid in treatment for the patient.

Lakeside Hospice's Bereavement Program follows the bereaved families for thirteen months after the patient's death.  Bereavement Outreach volunteers assist the Bereavement Coordinator and/or Chaplin with phone calls, mailings, and the planning of the annual Memorial service.

Patient and Family Support Volunteers offer comfort and friendship to patients and their families.  They provide patients with support and companionship throughout their care under Lakeside Hospice.  Patient and Family Support volunteers can make home visits or telephone calls to the patients to offer companionship.  Patient and Family Support volunteers can also provide brief periods of respite for the patient's caregiver.

Immigration and Refugee Services is in need of volunteers who speak Spanish to support reception at our St. Lawrence office located in Metairie. We are looking for volunteers who can can commit to a weekly volunteer opportunity for ideally 4 hours at a minimum. Reception is in need of this support Monday through Friday from 9am to 5pm. Tasks include answering the phone, recording data about the calls, filing, and welcoming clients to their appointments. Note this is an in person volunteer opportunity with a face mask required.

FGCA's Project Ishmael is seeking two volunteers to help with weekly office coordinating! This volunteer service is at most one hour/week. If you are interested, contact Sajal!

Some duties include:

Thank YOU!

The intern will work closely with the ESL and Family Literacy Program staff to supplement program activities and enhance services to the students.

Responsibilities include:

Students with an interest in intergenerational education, English as a foreign language, or immigrant and refugee services are encouraged to apply. Proficiency in Arabic, Spanish, Portuguese, Russian, French or other languages valued.

Schedule: Flexible Mon-Fri between 9 am – 7 pm. Approximately 8 hrs /wk. 

We provide 60 families in need with two bags of groceries each month.  We strive to include healthy options as many of our clients have health issues.  We also provide "Blessing Bags" to the homeless several times a month.

You or your organization can do a collection at an event ("bring a can of food") or do a collection over a period of days/weeks. Collected items will need to be brought to St. Anna's. (Please call ahead to make arrangements.)

PLEASE ONLY NEW/UNUSED ITEMS, NO EXPIRED OR OPENED ITEMS, NO HOMEMADE FOOD ITEMS

These are the items we use:

Canned tuna (in water)                                             Canned chicken

Canned beans                                                             Boxed Macaroni & Cheese (low sodium)

Canned soup (low sodium)                                       Fruit cups (in own juice, no syrup)

Crackers (unsalted tops, whole grain)                     Cornbread & muffin mix

1# bags dried beans                                                   Peanut or almond butter

1# bags rice                                                                 Instant Mashed Potatoes (plain)

1# bags/boxes pasta                                                  Pasta Sauce (low sodium) 

T-shirts (XL, XXL, XXXL)                                               Pre-pasted tooth brushes

Travel size deodorant                                                 Adult socks 

Bottled water                           Small packs of wet wipes (for personal use, not disinfecting) 

St. Catherines is looking for dedicated volunteers to assist us with special services and other types of random volunteer opportunities that may arise.  These may look like providing clerical and administrative support to staff, sending birthday or thank you cards out, facilitating arts and crafts and participating in the many activities we have at the nursing home.  

Other types of volunteer opportunities in this related area include needing a seamstress to assist with creating memory bears for family of hospice patients, or leading projects on holidays and volunteer days! 

***Volunteers are free to set their own hours and pace at which they will volunteer, however an initial meeting with the Volunteer Coordinator is required prior to volunteering with patients.

St. Catherines Hospice is looking for caring and empathetic volunteers to assist with the bereavement process such as mailing sympathy cards and bereavement notes.   Other volunteer opportunities for this may include making phone calls to family and friends during the grief process and other errands.  

St. Catherines Hospice is looking for dedicated, empathetic and caring volunteers to assist in our hospice home.  We are looking for volunteers to do the following and help out with patients and their families by visiting with them, being a listening ear when needed and even running errands for the family or assisting while they do that.  Other opportunities in this volunteering look like reading and writing letters to patients or with them, and helping to encourage them and keep them feeling as good as possible. 

***Volunteers are able to set their own hours when interested in volunteering, however all volunteers are required to complete an initial meet up with the Volunteer Coordinator. 

We are looking for volunteers to help us redo our website and get us a new look! Volunteers are encouraged to apply if they have interest in computer software, graphic design or simply just want to get involved! Volunteers will be able to set their own schedule and decide when and how often they can volunteer.  

After signing up volunteers will be contacted and may be asked to discuss some planning and programming ideas with the program coordinator!

Gardeners are needed to support Mrs. Jennette Bell at the long lasting New Orleans institution, Garden on Mars.  Assist Le Chat Noir Theatrics in the beautification of our city's community gardens. Garden with renown Le Chat Noir Theatrics Horticulture specialists and learn tips and tricks on how to start your own fully sustainable garden in your home/backyard, all while supporting the needs of your community. Times are flexible. Let us know when you are available!

Visit the website at gardenonmars.org

Travel Unity, a 501(c)(3) focused on increasing diversity in the world of travel, is seeking people ages 13+ to join its Youth Advisory Council. Applicants from all backgrounds and those with disabilities are encouraged to apply!

Youth Advisory Council members will work with one another and Travel Unity's staff, Board, and Advisors on Travel Unity's programs and mission.

Volunteers must be able to work on a team basis, communicate regularly, be proficient with meeting programs (Zoom, Google Meet, etc.), and enjoy the excitement of collaborative output.

This is a great opportunity to work with fellow youth from around the world who care about culture, travel, and inclusion, along with an array of professionals dedicated to creating a more equitable world. For more information, visit https://travelunity.org/TUYAC

The Acorn Farm is looking for volunteers who can help us with farming!  That can include tasks such as planting seeds, checking on and watering plants, pulling weeds, harvesting and mowing grass.  Additionally our Master Gardener lives near by and is able to guide and provide gloves/tools for the volunteers.

Volunteers are able to choose either 1 hour or 2 hour shifts to make sure we are staying out of the heat for too long.  Please do bring water for you to stay hydrated!  

Catholic Charities' ESL program is looking for people to teach adult ESL classes. co-teachers for classes, and ESL tutors/small group leaders who are able to commit once a week for 1.5 hrs for a minimum of 4- 5 months. These classes are currently being held online, but will eventually transition back to in person when safe. 

The ESL program holds trainings virtually a few times a month to on-board new volunteers, and you will need to attend two of those before you begin, as well as fill out onboarding paperwork.

Volunteers do not need any prior teaching experience, ESL experience or knowledge of a language other than English and will be trained for their position.

Classes are held on weekdays in the following shifts:

9 am - 10:15 am
10:30 am - 11:45 am
6 pm - 7:15 pm
7:30 pm - 8:45 pm

Great opportunity for those looking to get TEFL certified, or hoping to connect with the immigrant community!

Veterans Housing is looking for volunteers to assist with legal assistance.  Lawyers needed to help out for about 2-3 hours total per week. 

Veterans Housing is looking for volunteers to assist us with debris removal both in and outside of our 2 buildings.  We are looking for folks who can help with the following: 

- Welders to assist with a wrought iron stairwell 

- Licensed electricians

- plumbers

- an individual who can hang and float sheetrock

- Roofers

- Painters

- Trimmers to take care of a large lot of grass, as well as other various cutting and tree trimming needs!

Le Chat Noir Theatrics has many volunteer opportunities that connect community members, artists, and activists together in an invested community of service. Volunteers gain incredible insight into the world of nonprofits and daily issues social, political, and artistic that troubles our generation’s brightest minds.

Project Ishmael is looking for Spanish speaking volunteers to help answer and return phone calls to connect families in New Orleans with legal and health resources. We are an immigration legal clinic for children in New Orleans and many of our calls need to be answered in Spanish. If you have 2-4 hours per week (Mon-Fri) to volunteer at our office we would love your help! No legal or technical experience necessary, just a willingness to learn our phone system and communicate well in Spanish. Hours can be flexible. In addition to responding to the need, please fill out this form so we can assess your Spanish fluency: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSexiwByM-XCbPoA7Os5pQlxTyYXB5oOJvobIX40B0jIiuwthA/viewform

Food Pantry Shortage
Many in our community need help providing food for their families. Our supplies are low, which means we are not able to provide much help.If you would like to donate canned goods or meats, please bring them to 4500 S. Claiborne Ave. Monday-Friday between 9 am-4 pm. If your group would like to do a food drive, please contact us 504-891-8635. Thank you!