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Social Entrepreneurship
Mission
The mission of the Louisiana Office of Social Entrepreneurship is to advance social innovation by supporting the creation and growth of the most innovative, measurable and sustainable solutions to the social problems affecting Louisiana's citizens. In partnership with the public, private, and non-profit sectors, the Louisiana Office of Social Entrepreneurship is committed to providing meaningful capacity building around the tenets of social entrepreneurship, creating credible portals for financial and in-kind resources, and supporting improvements to public policy that enhance social innovation.
History
In the Fall of 2006, Lieutenant Governor Mitch Landrieu founded the Louisiana Office of Social Entrepreneurship. It is the first of its kind in the nation, positioning Louisiana as one of the most welcoming places in the country for social innovation. Social entrepreneurship is an emerging concept that combines business principles with a passion for social impact and demonstrates three core characteristics: social innovation, accountability, and sustainability.
In March 2007, the Louisiana Office of Social Entrepreneurship, in partnership with the Louisiana Serve Commission, launched the Changing Louisiana Initiative- a statewide initiative, consisting of city-specific conferences aimed at promoting citizen involvement in social entrepreneurship and volunteerism. Gatherings held in Alexandria, Baton Rouge, Lake Charles, New Orleans, and Shreveport attracted more than 1500 participants.
There has never been a better time to create or grow a social entrepreneurial endeavor in Louisiana. Citizens are urgently seeking solutions to the social problems that continue to affect Louisianans at alarming rates. The Louisiana Office of Social Entrepreneurship is committed to improving the lives of Louisiana's citizens and the strength of Louisiana's communities.
Resources
Social Entrepreneurship
- Changemakers.net
Changemakers.net is a pioneering e-zine dedicated to the growing profession of social entrepreneurship. It is an initiative of Ashoka: Innovators for the Public, a global nonprofit organization that identifies and invests in leading social entrepreneurs around the world. The mission of the site is to provide inspiration, resources and opportunities for those interested in social change globally. - Social Enterprise Alliance
The National Gathering for Social Entrepreneurs is the only organization that is exclusively devoted to providing support for nonprofit social entrepreneurs. More than half of the members are practitioners, the rest are funders, academics, and for-profit businesses. The nonprofit members include both early stage entrepreneurs seeking the nuts and bolts knowledge to start and run a social purpose venture and established social entrepreneurs seeking an opportunity to exchange ideas with other pioneers of the field. The Gathering links nonprofit executives who have operated in isolation with an ongoing forum for addressing the needs and concerns of the social entrepreneur. - Social Edge
Social Edge is a program of the Skoll Foundation that was inspired by Jeff Skoll's commitment to connecting people with shared passions. Social Edge is the global online community where social entrepreneurs and other practitioners of the social benefit sector connect to network, learn, inspire, and share resources.
Education
- The University Network
The University Network for Social Entrepreneurship works with professors and researchers, practitioners, and students to develop social entrepreneurship as a vocation and carry its principles into other disciplines and sectors. It is designed to be a resource hub and an action-oriented discussion forum to expand social entrepreneurship education and participation around the world. - Duke University Center for the Advancement of Social Entrepreneurship
A research and education center based at Duke University's Fuqua School of Business, the Center for the Advancement of Social Entrepreneurship (CASE) promotes the entrepreneurial pursuit of social impact through the thoughtful adaptation of business expertise. - Harvard University Catherine B. Reynolds Foundation Fellowships in Social Entrepreneurship
The Catherine B. Reynolds Foundation Fellowships in Social Entrepreneurship are designed to equip individuals for national leadership positions that bring the real-world insights of management and entrepreneurship to bear on social problems. - Indiana University Certificate in Social Entrepreneurship: Nonprofit and Public Benefit Organizations
In 2006, Indiana University inaugurated the first formal university-based Social Entrepreneurship program in Indiana. Offered to graduate students on both the Bloomington and Indianapolis campuses, the Certificate in Social Entrepreneurship: Nonprofit and Public Benefit Organizations is a cooperative program between the School of Public and Environmental Affairs (SPEA), the Kelley School of Business, and the Center on Philanthropy at Indiana University. The Social Entrepreneurship certificate prepares students for innovatively approaching public needs with a combination of entrepreneurial practices and social purposes - through the for-profit, nonprofit, and governmental sectors. - Massachusetts Institute of Technology Entrepreneurship Center
The MIT Entrepreneurship Center is committed to fostering and developing MIT's entrepreneurial activities and interests in three primary areas: education and research, alliances, and community. The MIT Entrepreneurship Center offers courses in social entrepreneurship. - New York University Leonard N. Stern School of Business, Berkley Center for Entrepreneurial Studies The Stewart Satter Program in Social Entrepreneurship
The Satter Program is dedicated to making the social entrepreneurship movement a leading force for social improvement by generating interest and expertise in the field among members of the Stern community. - University of Southern California Lloyd Greif Center for Entrepreneurial Studies
The Lloyd Greif Center for Entrepreneurial Studies is among the nation's leaders in entrepreneurship education and research. With six full-time faculty and nine adjuncts who teach in specialized areas such as biomedical, social entrepreneurship, and technology commercialization, the Greif Center is uniquely prepared to meet the varied needs of students in business, science, engineering, and the arts who are looking to become entrepreneurs through business ownership or through venturing in a large corporation. - Tulane University Freeman School of Business Levy-Rosenblum Institute Programs for Entrepreneurship
The Levy-Rosenblum Institute for Entrepreneurship (LRI) trains and inspires entrepreneurs through coursework, community service projects, and internships.
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The Louisiana Serve Commission staff is able to provide specialized training to your nonprofit, faith-based organization or public entity. Topics include:
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United Way of Acadiana Volunteer Center
Keler Williams
P.O. Box 52033
215 E. Pinhook
Lafayette, LA 70505-2033
337-233-8302, ext. 234
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Volunteer Ascension
Sherry Denig
P.O. Box 1564
Gonzales, LA 70707-1564
225-644-7655
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Volunteer! Baton Rouge
Monique Marino
700 Laurel Street
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
225-382-3388
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Hands On New Orleans
Cathy Puett
4153 Canal St
New Orleans , LA 70119
504-483-7041, ext. 101
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United Way 2-1-1
Jan Wawrzyniak
1201 Hudson Lane
Monroe, LA 71201
318-325-3869
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United Way of Central Louisiana
Sharon Greiner
1101 Fourth Street, Suite 202
Alexandria LA 71301
318-443-7203
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United Way of NWLA Volunteer Center
Judy Cantil
United Way of Northwest Louisiana
402 Edwards Street
Shreveport, LA 71101
318.677.2504 ext. 25
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Volunteer Center of Southwest Louisiana
Beverly McCormick
1023 Common Street
Lake Charles, LA 70601-5207
337-439-6109
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LAVCD
The Louisiana Association of Volunteer Center Directors (LAVCD) focuses on the strengths our volunteer and civic action centers have to engage citizens in meaningful service opportunities. The LAVCD has been an informal networking association of Louisiana’s volunteer and civic action centers for over 10 years and in 2005 affirmed a new commitment to work together in addressing the state’s social issues through volunteerism.
The LAVCD meets quarterly to share issues and identify areas for partnership and impact. In past years, it has successfully applied for and implemented grants for strengthening the association and for expanding an online presence through volunteerlouisiana.gov, a portal where volunteers can search and sign up for service opportunities and where organizations can post their volunteer needs.
The LAVCD foresees a future where the people of Louisiana are inspired to serve and are actively engaged in improving the quality of life with their fellow citizens. Most recently its members, the Executive Directors of each HandsOn affiliate, adopted a strategic plan to build increased capacity for services within each organization while identifying areas across the state where new civic action centers could be nurtured, launched and mentored. The goal of the strategic plan is to create and sustain high quality programs that meet the needs of Louisiana’s citizens and promote an ethic of service. This breadth and depth strategy will ensure that citizens across the state will have a way to make a positive social impact in their communities through meaningful service opportunities.
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Louisiana Volunteer Service Awards
The Office of the Lt. Governor believes it is important to recognize volunteers and the economic impact that they make to our state as well as the role they play in helping to solve critical social problems in their communities. The Lt. Governor is pleased to announce the Louisiana Volunteer Service Awards and encourages you to nominate a deserving individual or group.
Individuals/groups may be nominated in the following categories:
- Youth
- Youth Group
- Adult, Adult Group
- Family, Small Business
- Large Business
- National Service
- Service-Learning
- Volunteer Administration
- Guest Humanitarian (Out-of-State)
Nominating is easy! Just fill out the form below to give us the volunteer's name, a brief description of why he/she is being nominated and a "Need By" date if there is a special presentation being planned. The Volunteer Louisiana office will follow up with you.
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Volunteer Housing
Nonprofit and faith-based organizations working in disaster recovery efforts along the Gulf Coast may provide housing for volunteers. The type of housing may vary from a common room with bunk beds and shared bathroom facilities to smaller rooms for teams of volunteers to individual rooms for volunteers. Some organizations may charge a nominal daily or weekly fee to offset the costs of providing housing, and some may offer meals with housing. If you are from outside the Gulf Coast area, please contact the nonprofit or faith-based organization you are interested in volunteering with to ask about housing options. If they do not provide housing, they may be able to connect you with an organization that does.
Housing options currently available (this list may change without notice. Always call and confirm that the housing is still available):
Housing Accommodations in/near the French Quarter/Vieux Carre
La Maison Marigny
Address: 1421 Bourbon St., New Orleans LA 70116 (View on Map)
Phone: 504.948.3638
Description/Cost: Owner John Ramsey offers volunteers a rate of $99/night (upon availability), and $79/night during the summer months for his hotel located just outside the French Quarter and close to St. Bernard Parish.
Hotel Provincial
Address: 1024 Chartres, New Orleans, LA 70116 (View on Map)
Phone: 504.581.4995
Description/Cost: Offers volunteer rate of $69/night if they have availability. You will need a letter from us to prove your volunteer status.
Hotel New Orleans
Address: 881 Convention Center Blvd, New Orleans, LA 70130 (View on Map)
Phone: 888-524-1881
Description/Cost: Owner Ray A. Liuzza (a St. Bernard resident) offers volunteers a rate of $79- $99 (based upon availability). Located in the Arts District about a mile from the French Quarter.
B &W Courtyards
Address: 2425 Chartres Street New Orleans, LA 70117 (View on Map)
Phone: 800-585-5731 or 504-945-9418
Description/Cost: B& B with discounted volunteer rate between $79 - $99/night, depending on length of stay.
Depot House
Address: 748 O'Keefe, New Orleans, LA 70113 (View on Map)
Phone: 504.529.2952
Email: (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Description: Owned by the Hiltons (St. Charles Guest House), this B&B is located in the Warehouse District about seven blocks from the French Quarter.
Holiday Inn - French Quarter-Chateau Lemoyne
Address: 301 Rue Dauphine, New Orleans, LA 70112 (View on Map)
Phone: 504 581 1303
Description/Cost: Offers volunteers a rate of $79/night Sunday - Thursday, and $149 on the weekends, depending on availability. Contact Tammy Biller or Chu Tran and ask about the hurricane relief rate.
Marriott Hotels of New Orleans
Address: Please see below
Phone: 1 888 236 2427 (toll-free) - mention the corporate code AI1
Description/Cost: Rates starting from $74.00; when booking on http://www.marriott.com please type in "AI1" in the Corporate/Promotional Code field to choose your hotel preference. Hotels include New Orleans Marriott, JW Marriott, Marriott Convention Center, Renaissance Pere Marquette, Renaissance Arts, Courtyard Convention Center, Courtyard French Quarter, SpringHill Suites and Residence Inn Convention Center
New Orleans Fine Hotels
Phone: Contact Jason directly at 504-963-5554 for volunteer rate.
Description: A discounted volunteer rate is available at: Chateau Dupre Hotel, The Pelham Hotel, Parc St. Charles, Hotel Le Cirque, The Lafayette Hotel, St. James Hotel, Holiday Inn Express Hotel, and the Historic French Market Inn. These are some of the finer French Quarter and Convention Center hotels in the city.
India House Hostel
Address: 124 South Lopez St., New Orleans, LA 70119 (View on Map)
Phone: Reception: 504-821-1904 Guest Line: 504-324-4365
Email: (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Description: This unique and funky hostel is a great place to meet fellow travelers from across the world. It offers internet access, and boasts an outside pool. Accommodations start at $17/night.
Brent House Hotel
Address: 1512 Jefferson Hwy, New Orleans, LA 70121 (View on Map)
Phone: 800.535.3986 or 504.842.4140
Email: (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Description: A subsidiary of Ochsner Hospital, which is also a non-profit organization, the Brent House Hotel offer a volunteer rate of $79.95 + tax. Conveniently located midway between the New Orleans International Airport and Downtown New Orleans. Amenities include internet access, restaurant and cafeteria, gourmet coffee shop, heated outdoor pool and hot tub, gift shop, barber shop and beauty salon, a 24 hour gym, and free parking.
Housing Accommodations in the Garden District
Parisian Courtyard Inn
Address: 1726 Prytania, New Orleans, LA 70130 (View on Map)
Phone: (504) 581-4540
Email: (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Description: Located Uptown New Orleans in the Lower Garden District, the Parisian is a ten room hotel, a cozy B&B, an upscale guest house, and a charming inn.
St. Charles Guest House
Address: 1748 Prytania St., New Orleans, LA, 70130 (View on Map)
Phone: 504 523 6556
Email: (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Description/Cost: Located in the Lower Garden District, simple, affordable accommodations. Rates from $20-$60/night.
United Saints Recovery Project
Address: 2309 Dryades, New Orleans, LA 70113
Phone: (504) 895-2922 Ext. 108
Email: (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Website: www.UnitedSaints.org
Description: The United Saints Recovery Project is a rebuilding non-profit that offers housing for groups volunteering with us or other area non-profits. Can accommodate up to 75 people. Amenities include; free Wi-Fi, meeting space, and a large outdoor area with fire pit and basketball hoop. Located near the Lower Garden district, St. Charles streetcar line and less than three miles from the French Quarter. Rate: $25 per person, per night. This includes dormitory style accommodations with A/C, and meals Monday-Friday which consist of continental breakfast, bag lunch and a meat and vegetarian dinner option. Please contact us to make a reservation.
Housing Accommodations in Metairie
Marriott Hotels of Metairie
Address: Please see below
Phone: 1 888 236 2427 (toll-free) - mention the corporate code AI1
Description/Cost: Rates starting from $74.00; when booking on http://www.marriott.com please type in "AI1" in the Corporate/Promotional Code field to choose your hotel preference. Hotels include New Orleans Marriott Metairie at Lakeway, Courtyard Metairie, Residence Inn Metairie, and TownePlace Suites
Celebration Church
Address: 2001 Airline Dr., Metairie, LA 70001 (View on Map)
Phone: 504-324-9685 or 504-272-5228
Contact: Toni Collins
Email: (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Description: The Church holds up to 100 people and provides continental breakfast, sack lunch, and dinner. Cost: $25/person/night
Good Shepherd UCC
Address: 5122 W. Esplanade Ave., Metairie, LA 70006 (View on Map)
Phone: 504.234.7608
Email: (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Description: There are bunk beds for 20-25 in two separate buildings, and a fellowship hall which consists of a gymnasium, full commercial kitchen, three showers, restrooms, and classrooms. Groups prepare their own meals. Cost: $10/night or $50/week per person.
Housing Accommodations in St. Bernard Parish
Live St. Bernard
Address: Arabi, LA 70032
Phone: 720-290-0788
Email: (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Description/Cost: Live St. Bernard is a three bedroom, two bath house furnished with bunk beds (enough to house 13), full kitchen (no meals provided), linens and within one mile of St. Bernard Project. Cost: $10/ person/night.
The Volunteer House
Address: 2725 Riverbend, Violet, LA (View on Map)
Phone: 714.686.1834 or 714-813-6143
Email: (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Description/Cost: The Volunteer House is a four bedroom, two-bath house that can hold 20 people on 9 bunk beds and 2 roll away beds. $20/person/night. Ask about group specials.
St. Bernard State Park
Address: Braithwaite, LA
Phone: 504-682-2101 or for reservations: 1-877-226-7652
Email: (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Description: 50% discounted rate available for SBP volunteers. To apply for discounted rate: make reservation with St Bernard State Park, then forward name, reservation number, and arrival/departure dates at least 1 month prior to your arrival to (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
HOUSING ACCOMMODATIONS IN MID CITY
HandsOn New Orleans
3321 Banks Street
New Orleans, LA 70119
Description: Can accommodate up to 40 volunteers a night. $25 per person. To schedule your group to volunteer and stay with HONO, send an email to (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or call: 504-483-7041, ext. 107.
HOUSING ACCOMMODATIONS IN SLIDELL
Peace Lutheran Church
1320 Gause Blvd. West
Slidell, LA 70460
985-641-6400
www.peacelutheranslidell.org
Description: Facility in Peace Lutheran Church, located north of Lake Ponchartrain. Can house up to 100 volunteers. Can provide three meals per day and lodging. Contact (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Housing Accommodations in Houma
A Chateau on the Bayou Bed & Breakfast
Address: 3158 Hwy. 308, Raceland, LA
Phone: 985-537-6773
Description/Cost: Located in Lafourche Parish right near Terrebonne Parish; 10 minutes away from the BP Houma Command Center. A discounted rate of $99/night would be given to volunteers/workers helping with the BP Oil Spill.
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What to Expect
Volunteering is a partnership between you and the organization you are serving with. The people you serve depend on you to fulfill your obligations as a volunteer.
Your volunteer organization will expect you to:
- Perform your assignments to the best of your ability.
- Honor your commitments
- Be held accountable for your actions.
- Accept directions.
- Cooperate with other volunteers and staff; you are part of a team.
- Respect property, materials and equipment.
- Be open to change and ready to learn new skills.
You should expect your volunteer organization to:
- Give you a sense of belonging to the project
- Provide sufficient training and orientation for you to carry out your volunteer role effectively
- Offer you responsibilities that are challenging and yet within the range of your abilities and interest
- Assign a position that has real purpose and is of value to you
- Be clear in their expectations of you
- Keep you informed
- Respect your opinions and ideas and give them fair consideration
Projects: Nonprofits will do their best to accommodate your interests and skills but please recognize that the organization has a particular project goal and volunteers need to be willing to assist where needed.
Skills: If you have previous experience with a certain skill and would like to utilize it please inform your supervisor. However, this does not ensure that you will be doing this line of work. Also, please inform your supervisor if you have any physical limitations, safety concerns, or are uncomfortable in any situation.
Dress: You will be advised on appropriate dress for the particular volunteer project you are participating in. Comfort is key, but sometimes protective clothing is needed depending on the type of volunteer project. In almost all cases, volunteers should plan to wear closed-toe shoes.
In case of rain: When you sign up for a project, ask if the project will be cancelled in case of rain or other inclement weather. Often volunteers participating in outdoor projects will be assigned to tasks indoors. Volunteer supervisors are very creative in making the best use of your time and willingness to serve.
Liability Waiver: Each volunteer must complete a Liability Waiver for the organization they are volunteering with. If younger volunteers are allowed, a parent/guardian must sign for minors.
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VolunTourism
Since 2005, voluntourists have flocked to Louisiana, particularly to the hurricane-affected areas of Southeast and Southwest Louisiana. Congregations from all faiths, college students on Spring Break, employees attending corporate meetings and many other visitors continue to dedicate part of their vacation to volunteer service activities. Hundreds of corporations and organizations have developed meaningful ‘service projects’ as part of their meetings and events such as the NBA Cares All-Star Day of Service. More than 1 million volunteers have taken part in recovery efforts since Hurricanes Katrina and Rita.
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While Vacationing
If you would like to learn more about volunteering while vacationing in Louisiana, please visit the links below.
