Needs From: United Way of Acadiana

The Administrative Volunteer performs a variety of general office and community tasks. Activities may include, but are not limited to:

Office/administrative tasks, as follows:

Community work:

The Bereavement Support Volunteer provides bereavement support services to families/caregivers. The Bereavement Volunteer provides ongoing emotional support to families or significant others of deceased hospice patients, as needed, for up to 13 months after the death of a patient.

Activities include, but are not limited to:

The Direct Patient Care Volunteer provides respite to the caregivers and companionship to the patient. Interactions are consistent with the patient plan of care. The Patient Care Volunteer confers with the VM prior to a first visit for orientation and review of the volunteer request for service and consults with the staff as necessary. Thereafter, activities are based on an assessment and plans developed by the IDG, and may include, but are not limited to:

Looking for some community service Hours??

We always need help. 

Call Scott Schilling - He'll take care of you. 337-781-9416

Through Hospice of Acadiana, our patients and families are able to take advantage of 200+ volunteers and the services they provide. Volunteers are able to choose from three categories depending on how they would like to volunteer. The categories include:

Interested in learning more? Click here to view the different volunteer groups at HOA!

Rebuilding Together Acadiana is seeking flexible part time assistance with intake for our Homeowner's Rehabilitation program.

Duties would include answering the phone, taking client information, discussing elements of the application process/requirements and sending out applications. Additional clerical assistance needed in the way of creating files and entering information into a spreadsheet. Training and guidance provided!  Ideal for anyone interested in regular volunteer hours in an office environment who wants to gain insight into nonprofit work!  

Office hours are Monday- Friday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.  Looking to fill flexible 4 hour shifts. 

Our organization is not permitted to sign off on court mandated hours. Volunteers will be contacted to attend a short training session.

Thank you for your interest!

Please consider joining our volunteer efforts as we work to assist our elderly and low income neighbors with providing critical home repairs and home modifications in underserved communities. Rebuilding Together addresses the connection between health and housing, while preserving the existing affordable housing landscape. Whether highly skilled or willing to learn, your assistance is greatly needed!

Please make note in the "Need Response" what skills you possess (painting, chainsaw experience, etc.). Materials and tools are provided to complete the various projects we facilitate, but volunteers are more than welcome to bring their own tools.

Upon choosing to volunteer with us, volunteers are contacted via email or phone prior to the opportunity to gather details about their skill level and comfort completing certain tasks. Closed-toe shoes are required and comfortable yet functional clothing is suggested as well as bringing one's own water. 

We are looking for volunteers to help tutor during our after-school program, one day a week. Tutoring sessions are held Monday through Thursday from 3:30pm until 5:30 pm. We tutor k- 8th grade, with  elementary students starting at 3:30 pm and ending at 5:00 pm. Our middle school session is held from 4:00 pm  until 5:30 pm. If you would like to volunteer please contact our agency for more information! 

The Clearport Learning Center is looking for volunteer tutors to help students this school year. As a volunteer tutor, you would be responsible for helping a student for an hour  during one of sessions, which are sceduled at 3:15, 4:30, and 6:00. 

The Success Series is an innovative curriculum that combines recorded teachers (on DVD), with in-person mentors and budget counselors, engaging activities, fellowship, and more to assist struggling families. 

We need individuals to fulfill the roles of budget counselors and mentors. 

We are looking for drivers to assist our members in getting to the clubhouse and back home.  This would involve about 2 hrs in the morning and 2 hrs in the afternoon.  Our hours here at the clubhouse are from 10 am until 3 pm, so your shifts would depend on how many members you are able to pick up.  Most of our members live within a 30-minute drive from the clubhouse.  

OUR PROGRAMS - 4 WAYS TO MAKE A BIG IMPACT!

1. Community-Based - As a Big you can meet with your Little in the community at a time convenient for both you and the child. You can take in a movie, bake cookies, shoot some hoops or whatever else might be a fun way to spend some time together.  REQUIREMENTS:

 2. Club-Based - The Club-based program takes place at the Granberry Unit of Boys & Girls Clubs of Acadiana. It allows adult volunteer mentors (Bigs) and Littles to build a supportive relationship in a space where young people spend much of their free time, share interests and hobbies, develop goals and have fun!REQUIREMENTS:

 3. Sports Buddies - Develop a one-to-one mentoring friendship between an adult and child through sport activities. REQUIREMENTS:

THE PROCESS – JUST A FEW EASY STEPS

 1. Complete online orientation & application at www.acadianabigs.com

 2. Attend a one-on-one interview with a case manager

 3. Complete the necessary screening for the program you choose (i.e. pre-match training, background checks, fingerprinting, reference checks, driving record checks, home visit, etc.)

 4. Meet your Little & begin having fun!

Focus Clubhouse is a free Acadiana based membership community where people living with mental illness can focus on leading personally satisfying and productive lives through positive socialization with their peers.

Focus Clubhouse is currently seeking individuals for the Volunteer Clubhouse Leader position. Tasks would include:

Volunteers should be patient and willing to work closely with members. Training required. For any questions, please contact Clarice Gallegos at 337-806-9843 (clubhouse) or 225-806-1965 (cell).

Title: Member, Board of Directors

Purpose: To determine policies, procedures and regulations for the conduct of the agency; to raise funds to finance the organization and its programs; and to monitor organizational performance.

Term: Three years

Responsible To: President, Board of Directors

General Expectations:

Meetings:

Fiduciary Responsibilities:

Fund Raising:

Court-appointed special advocates (CASA) make a life-changing difference for children who have experienced abuse or neglect. Each volunteer is appointed by a judge to advocate for a child’s best interest in court. Our volunteers help judges develop a fuller picture of each child’s life. Their advocacy enables judges to make the most well-informed decision for each child.

If you would like to make a difference in a child's life by volunteering, please submit this form. A staff member will be in touch with you to answer any questions and to schedule an interview. 

Volunteers can provide support to patients and families through direct care or administrative duties. We need volunteers for both direct patient care needs and administrative needs across our 9 agencies in Louisiana. Other opportunities can include: Companion and Respite Care (2 hour windows); Internships (Social Work, MBA, Nursing Students, Counseling Students, etc.); Pet Therapy (Must be licensed); Music Therapy or Music Assisted (Therapy must be licensed); Beauty (Hair or Skin Treatments; licensed preferred but will consider those seeking certification); Lawn Mowing (must be Voluntary); Ramp Building (must be Voluntary); Meal Prep (Must Be Voluntary); Light Housekeeping; and other needs as determined with patients.