Volunteering
Local
NOLA
Volunteer Opportunities in the Greater New Orleans area.
-Hotel Hope: Hotel Hope moves families from homelessness to self-sufficiency through a three-stage service model that involves providing crisis intervention services, residential stability, and help in achieving economic self-sufficiency. They are looking for volunteers to help prepare meals for the residents there. Learn more about Hotel Hope on their website by clicking here.
- City Park: City Park Conservancy is the only organization that tends to the full care of City Park, and we rely on volunteers like you to help us keep the park looking great. Our volunteers are essential to the day-to-day operation of City Park. When you volunteer your time as an individual or as part of a group, it is one of the most valuable contributions you can make to City Park, and you are building a better, stronger park for all of our visitors to enjoy. Visit their website for current volunteer opportunities.
New Orleans & Company provides a list of volunteer opportunities in the New Orleans Metro Area, which includes the organization, needs, and age restrictions.
National
Volunteer Opportunities around the United States.
In the U.S., April is recognized as National Volunteer Month, with the third week designated National Volunteer Week.
Annually, Forbes publishes a list of America's Top 100 Charities. This is a great place to start when seeking opportunities to give. The list can be sorted by the category of mission—for example, domestic needs, education, health, or youth and includes the charitable commitment percentage.