FOR OUR CITY. BY ITS STUDENTS.
Find a way to give back
that means something to you.
Connect with local organizations doing good across New Orleans. Start with a cause you care about.
Find your opportunityA LITTLE TIME CAN GO A LONG WAY
Explore local organizations.
Sign up directly with their teams.
Help sort and pack food, prepare meals, or support food distribution for neighbors across the region.
Age requirements vary by shift. Volunteers 14 and under need an adult; youth volunteers need a permission form.
Explore teen involvement at the Library and ways to share a love of reading with younger members of the community.
Ask about current volunteer programs, applications, and openings at your local branch.
Get involved in local glass recycling and environmental projects through Glassroots, Glass Half Full’s nonprofit partner.
Check the volunteer page for current activities, locations, and group opportunities. Confirm age eligibility with the team.
Explore ways to support young people experiencing homelessness through Covenant House’s local volunteer program.
New individual volunteers complete onboarding. Ask the team about student eligibility and appropriate group projects.
These links take you to each organization’s own information. Availability, age requirements, and locations can change; confirm the details before attending.
MAKE YOUR FIRST MOVE
Choose something you care about, whether it’s food access, reading, the environment, or your neighbors.
Visit the organization’s page. Confirm the time, age requirements, transportation, and any forms you need.
Arrive ready to help. If you need service-hour verification, ask your school and the volunteer coordinator what to bring.