"To help meet the needs of Louisiana’s citizens through volunteerism and national service."
VOLUNTOURISM
VolunTourism
Interested in coming to Louisiana to volunteer and see the sights? Many organizations throughout the state are able to accommodate groups for multiple days and/or week long volunteer projects. Below are a few contacts for opportunities in Louisiana.HandsOn New Orleans: www.handsonneworleans.org
NetWork Volunteers (New Orleans area): www.networkvolunteers.org
Camp Restore (New Orleans and Baton Rouge Area): www.camprestore.org
Volunteer Ascension (Ascension & surrounding parishes): www.volunteerascenson.org
Capital Area United Way (Baton Rouge Area): www.cauw.org
Volunteer Housing
Below are suggestions for housing options in the southern Louisiana area that may accommodate small to large volunteer groups. We encourage you to contact the individual organizations listed below for more information.
airbnb
Website: www.airbnb.com/disaster-response
Description: Since 2012, airbnb has afforded low cost and free housing through partners who offer their space in times of disaster. For a listing of those offering space, during times of disaster, please check out their website.HandsOn New Orleans Bunkhouse
Address: 3321 Banks Street, New Orleans, LA 70119
Phone: (504) 827-6854
Email: Housing@handsonneworleans.org
Website: http://www.handsonneworleans.org/Housing_Individuals
Description: The volunteer bunkhouse can accommodate up to 36 individuals and is conveniently located three blocks from the Canal St. streetcar line.Camp Restore New Orleans & Baton Rouge
Address: 9301 Chef Menteur Hwy, New Orleans, LA 70127
Phone: 504-242-2636
Email: info@camprestore.org
Website: camprestore.org
Description: Camp Restore – Baton Rouge is located at the beautiful Trinity Oaks property in East Baton Rouge Parish and is managed by Trinity Lutheran Church. Their rooms can house up to 50 volunteers. Camp Restore – New Orleans is located at the Prince of Peace Lutheran Church and School in New Orleans East.Project Homecoming’s Volunteer Village
Address: 4523 Read Boulevard; New Orleans, LA 70127
Phone: 504-684-1034
Email: volunteer@projecthomecoming.net
Website: http://www.projecthomecoming.net/week-long-service/plan-a-trip/thevillage/
Description: The Volunteer Village is in the process of moving to Gentilly with a space that will accommodate 36 volunteers. Please contact Project Homecoming for more information on volunteer housing availability.The Fuller Center for Housing
Address: 10607 Cassle Rd; Denham Springs, LA 70726
Phone: 225-278-7097
Website: https://fullercenter.org/
Description: The Fuller Center has a volunteer housing bunkhouse and barn used as a gathering area for meals and meetings. The bunkhouse can sleep up to 25 individuals.India House Hostel
Address: 124 South Lopez St., New Orleans, LA 70119
Phone: Reception: 504-821-1904 Guest Line: 504-324-4365
Email: info@indiahousehostel.com
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.United Saints
Address: 2309 Dryades, New Orleans, LA 70113
Phone: (504) 233-8883
Email: Volunteer@UnitedSaints.org
Website: www.UnitedSaints.org
Description: The United Saints is pleased to offer volunteer housing for groups volunteering with other non-profits in our area. We house volunteers in newly renovated apartments with air conditioning and can accommodate up to 100 people.Traveling to Louisiana