Volunteering Opportunities
Monroe
Silver Waters Girl Scout Council
Description:
Girl Scouts is the world's preeminent organization dedicated solely to girls - all girls -
where, in an accepting and nurturing environment, girls build character and skills for
success in the real world. In partnership with committed adults, girls develop qualities that will serve them all their lives - like strong values, social conscience, and conviction about their own potential and self worth.
How you can help:
Contact the Silver Waters Girls Scout Council for more information about volunteer opportunities.
Contact:
Katie Palmieri
102 Arkansas Avenue
Monroe, Louisiana 71201
(318) 325-2691 ext. 16 or 1-800-491-2691
Email: kpalmieri@girlscoutsswc.org
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:
Angela Pinckard, Program Coordinator
400 South Fifth Street
West Monroe, LA 71292
Phone: 318-387-4001
E-mail: originalang@hotmail.com
New Horizons Independent Living Center
Description:
New Horizons encourages people with disabilities to become strong, self-advocates by assisting them to
understand their rights and to be assertive. We attempt to influence public policy, public attitudes and public
sensitivity in regards to the needs of those with all types of disabilities. We are also very active in systems
advocacy issues that include: housing, transportation, barrier removal and personal assistance services.
How you can help:
Volunteers at New Horizons do an array of office duties, typing, filing, assisting with support groups,
answering telephones and peer counseling.
Contact:
New Horizons - Northeast Louisiana
2406 Ferrand St., Suite 18
Monroe, LA 71201
Phone: (318)323-4374