Park guests walk along the path during a ribbon cutting ceremony for the new Miles for Miles trail Tuesday, August 22, 2023, at Moncus Park in Lafayette. The park's Conservation Club is looking for volunteers to plant trees on Arbor Day, Jan. 20.
Louisiana Inspired highlights volunteer opportunities across south Louisiana and the Shreveport/Bossier City area. If your organization has specific volunteer opportunities, email us at lainspired@theadvocate.com with details on the volunteer opportunity, organization and the contact/registration information volunteers would need.
Acadiana: Moncus Park, 2913 Johnston St., Lafayette, is a supporter-funded nonprofit dedicated to developing and maintaining 100 acres of green space, showcasing the cultures and talents of Acadiana, uniting communities through celebration and creating traditions together.
The park's Conservation Club needs volunteers to plant trees on Arbor Day, Jan. 20. To volunteer, visit moncuspark.org.
Baton Rouge: The ALS Association Louisiana-Mississippi Chapter, 14241 Coursey Blvd., Baton Rouge, has a mission to discover treatments and a cure for ALS, and to serve, advocate for and empower people affected by ALS to live their lives to the fullest.
Volunteers are needed to work in the Targeting ALS Lafayette Clay Shoot on Feb. 24. To volunteer, call (225) 343-9880.
New Orleans: Hagar's House, 3401 Canal St., New Orleans, has a mission to serve as a sanctuary for women and children by providing an open and empowering residential community, resource coordination and a safe space to transition into sustainable housing.
Volunteers are needed to be interpreters. To volunteer, call (504) 210-5064 or visit firstgracecommunityalliance.org/about/hagarshouse.
Shreveport/Bossier: LightHouse Mentors, 520 Olive St., Shreveport, offers opportunities for busy community members, high school age and above, to mentor an at-risk child. Mentees range in age from 6 to 17. A LightHouse Mentor is a friend, coach, role model, adviser and resource for the mentee.
For volunteers opportunities, visit voanorthla.org/services/children-teens-and-families/the-lighthouse/.
Want to get the word out about your volunteer opportunities? Email romiller@theadvocate.com.