Volunteer in North and South Louisiana | Louisiana Inspired

First Tuesday — To make the repairs, everything is provided for volunteers, including tools they need that day and free food. By providing all the materials, Stuart Gilly hopes to remove any barriers that prevent people from volunteering, he said.

Thanks to Stuart Gilly

Louisiana Inspired highlights volunteer opportunities throughout South Louisiana. If your organization has specific volunteer opportunities, please email us at [email protected] with details about the volunteer opportunity, organization, and the contact/registration information volunteers need.

Acadia: EarthShare Gardens, 241 Encore Lane, Scott, is committed to producing organic food to address local issues such as food justice, environmental sustainability, horticultural therapy, and education. It also supports the local economy and makes fresh, organic produce available to members of the Lafayette community.

Visit earthsharegardens.org for volunteer opportunities.

Baton Rouge: First Tuesday is a dynamic community initiative that inspires companies to give back in a different, genuine way. The mission is to implement a culture of giving back within companies, challenging leaders and their employees to dedicate time and resources to serving others one workday per month.

To sign up for the next First Tuesday volunteer opportunity, go to firsttuesdayserves.com.

New Orleans: New Orleans Council on Aging Senior Companion Program, 2475 Canal St., New Orleans, serves seniors through this program, in which people 55 and older provide assistance and companionship to homebound adults. Senior Companions serve vulnerable seniors and their caregivers, adults with disabilities, and people with terminal illnesses. Senior Companions typically serve two to four clients per week, serving 20 to 40 hours per week.

To volunteer for this program, visit nocoa.org.

Shreveport/Bossier: Sci-Port Discovery Center, 820 Clyde Fant Parkway, Shreveport, provides a fun, educational environment for people of all ages to explore and actively participate in the world of math, science and technology. Sci-Port serves to inspire curiosity about the world, provides practical tools for applying scientific discoveries in everyday life, and encourages a passion for lifelong learning.

Visit sci-port.org for volunteer opportunities.

Want to highlight your volunteer work in Acadiana, Baton Rouge, and New Orleans? Email them to [email protected].