Volunteering Opportunities
Lafayette & New Iberia
Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Acadiana
Description:
Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Acadiana is a mentoring program. Mentors are consistent and dependable individuals who take time out to develop a relationship with an at risk children between the ages of six and 15. As part of the Big Brothers/Big Sisters national federation, there are standards and guidelines regulating the program.
How you can help:
Volunteer opportunities with Big Brothers/Big Sisters are plentiful. Volunteers not only mentor but also assist with fund-raisers and work as advocates for the program. Contact for more information.
Contact:
Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Acadiana
123 E. Maine St.
Lafayette, Louisiana 70501
Phone: 337 269 0454
E-mail: info@acadianabigs.com
Description:
Americorps, the domestic Peace Corps, engages more than 400,000 Americans in intensive, results-driven service each year, through more than 500 programs. Most Americorps members are selected by and serve with local and national organizations like Habitat for Humanity, the American Red Cross, Big/Brothers/Big Sisters, and Boys and Girls Clubs. Others serve in AmeriCorps*VISTA (Volunteers in Service to America) and AmeriCorps*NCCC (the National Civilian Community Corps). After their termof service, AmeriCorps members receive education awards to help finance or pay back student loans.
How you can help:
Opportunities to volunteer with Americorps are available all over the state. Contact for more information.
Contact:
Louisiana Serve Commission
263 Third Street, Suite 610-B
Baton Rouge, LA 70801-1306
Gary Wheat
Interim Executive Director
Phone: 225 342 6289
Fax: 225 342 0106
Email: bmith@crt.state.la.us
Helping Hands
Description:
Helping Hands is an organization that provides home services for the needy, elderly and indigent. They also provide medicine assistance and will soon enact a program to provide ramps for the handicapped.
How you can help:
Volunteers are needed in all aspects of the program. Volunteers can tutor youth, sit with the elderly and provide basic support for the organization.
Contact:
David Nation or volunteer coordinator
520 Garfield St.
Lafayette, Louisiana 70501
Phone: 337 269 0418
Family Violence Intervention Program of Lafayette
Description:
To develop, coordinate, and implement a community response system aimed at interrupting the cycle of domestic violence through education and by holding abusers accountable.
Contact:
Philip A. Kerne, IV
315 South College Road, Suite 260
Lafayette, Louisiana 70503
Phone: 337 232 2440