Finding the Right Opportunity
Asking yourself the following questions will help clarify what you expect from your volunteer experience and help us match you to the right position. We want to set you up for a successful and rewarding experience!
Who do you want to help?
At Volunteers of America, we have programs serving children, youth, the elderly, families, veterans, offenders, individuals suffering from substance abuse, and individuals who are intellectually and/or developmentally disabled, homeless, or mentally ill.
What kind of work do you like?
Do you like being active, doing administrative tasks, teaching others a new skill or sharing your passion? We have volunteer positions that provide a range of work experiences.
Where do you want to volunteer?
Would you want to volunteer outside, in an office environment, or working with residents in one of our facilities? Or perhaps you would like the opportunity to coordinate a food or clothing drive from your own home?
When are you available to volunteer?
Are you free during the days or evenings, or on the weekends? Do you have a few hours of free time once a week or once a month? Or do you only want to volunteer for special events? Most of our positions have flexible time frames that enable us to work with your schedule!
Why are you volunteering?
Is your service an educational requirement, faith based, or personal endeavor? Do you just want to make a difference or are there specific skills you would like to acquire through volunteering?
See our menu of volunteer opportunities here.
Resources for This Section
- Group- Fresh Food Factor Meal Packer
Volunteers will work with Fresh Food Factor (FFF) staff to help package meals to be sent to the participating summer school programs. These meals will help provide students with fresh and healthy meal options throughout the summer. - Corporate- Donations Coordinator
Donations of clothing, food, or toiletries help individuals and families that Volunteers of America serves to live a more healthy and productive life. Help by coordinating a donations drive of materials with your school, church, business or civic organization and we’ll come and pick up the donations when your collection is over. - Corporate- Life Skills Instructor
Volunteers of America believes that uplifting a person begins by providing them with the tools necessary to be successful in life. Life Skill professionals provide workshops on legal matters, health care, nutrition, financial management, job readiness, basic computer skills and other topics for Volunteers of America consumers who are interested in learning the skills necessary to improve theirs and their family’s lives. - Group- Donations Coordinator
Donations of clothing, food, or toiletries help individuals and families that Volunteers of America serves to live a more healthy and productive life. Help by coordinating a donations drive of materials with your school, church, business or civic organization and we’ll come and pick up the donations when your collection is over. - Group- Life Skills Instructor
Volunteers of America believes that uplifting a person begins by providing them with the tools necessary to be successful in life. Life Skill professionals provide workshops on legal matters, health care, nutrition, financial management, job readiness, basic computer skills and other topics for Volunteers of America consumers who are interested in learning the skills necessary to improve theirs and their family’s lives. - Individual- Donations Coordinator
Donations of clothing, food, or toiletries help individuals and families that Volunteers of America serves to live a more healthy and productive life. Help by coordinating a donations drive of materials with your school, church, business or civic organization and we’ll come and pick up the donations when your collection is over. - Individual- Friends of Volunteers of America
Don't have the time to volunteer regularly because of your busy schedule? Would a one-time opportunity work better? Sign up to be a Friend of Volunteers of America. As a Friend, you will receive regular updates of how you and/or your group can: run check-ins, organize gifts, serve food, coordinate parking and help with various other tasks for one of our special, one-time events. - Individual- Life Skills Instructor
Volunteers of America believes that uplifting a person begins by providing them with the tools necessary to be successful in life. Life Skill professionals provide workshops on legal matters, health care, nutrition, financial management, job readiness, basic computer skills and other topics for Volunteers of America consumers who are interested in learning the skills necessary to improve theirs and their family’s lives. - Individual- Mentoring Children of Promise
Mentoring Children of Promise matches mentors with children with an incarcerated parent. Without intervention, children with a parent in prison have a 70% chance of ending up being incarcerated themselves. With the New Orleans area having one of the highest incarceration rates in the U.S., this program is especially important for the more than 200 youth we serve. Mentors work one-on-one with children to provide them with extra acceptance, attention, encouragement, guidance and hope. A background check is required for this position. - Individual- RSVP
The RSVP program in St. Tammany Parish offers service opportunities to volunteers age 55 and older to use their skills and life experiences to help meet critical needs across the Parish. Volunteers are needed for tutoring, helping at the hospital, taking seniors to doctor's appointments, or working at a variety of positions around the community. - Individual- Terraces Activities Coordinator
The Terraces is an apartment complex that provides housing for seniors age 62 and older who are living on a limited income. Volunteers are needed to coordinate one time or ongoing activities engaging the residents. Activities could range anywhere from: arts and crafts, games, puzzles, manicures, music lessons or performances, exercise classes or you can design and lead your own activity. A background check is required for this position. - Individual- Terraces Housekeeping Assistant
The Terraces is an apartment complex that provides housing for seniors age 62 and older who are living on a limited income. Develop a friendship with one of our elderly consumers, and help them with various household tasks that become more difficult with age. Activities may include: making beds, sweeping, dusting, organizing, and any other simple tasks that may be hard for residents to perform. We are looking for volunteers to commit to a few hours on a weekly or monthly basis for a minimum of three months. A background check is required for this position. - Individual- Lighthouse Enrichment Assistant
Volunteers are needed to assist students who participate in the Lighthouse program with their homework and other enrichment activities. The program runs during the school year from 3:00pm - 5:30pm. A background check is required for this position.