Interested in Volunteering?

Here are some great opportunities to make an impact in the Capital Area!

Girls on Run South Louisiana

The Girls on the Run after-school program centers around fun and accessible physical activity, ensuring we are strengthening physical as well as emotional health for girls in grades 3-8. Not a runner? Not a problem! Girls on the Run coaches are as unique as the girls they serve. Just like the girls, many are not runners. They are people just like YOU who take great pride and care in role modeling character, connectedness, and inner strength. Through a thorough training course, volunteers will prepare to work with other coaches to lead a small group of girls in developing important life skills and healthy habits.
Learn more here. 

Special Olympics Louisiana 

Special Olympics Louisiana will be hosting our annual Swimming Meet on September 24th at Crawfish Aquatics in Baton Rouge at 2:00 pm. We need volunteers to help with this meeting. Main duties will consist of getting swimmers to and from the pool, escorting our athletes around the arena, handing out medals, and cheering our athletes on.
Learn more here.

Arthritis Foundation

Are you a party planner or someone who likes a fun party? Do you have a connection to arthritis (juvenile, rheumatoid, osteo, psoriatic, gout, etc etc)? Then join the Gala team and help plan a fun party! Bone Bash is the Arthritis Foundation's Halloween-themed gala that celebrates arthritis warriors, reaches people living with arthritis, raises money to fund our mission, and recruits people to join our movement to end arthritis. There are many ways to get involved beyond serving on the committee.
Learn more here.

Habitat for Humanity of Greater Baton Rouge

The Restore depends on enthusiastic volunteers to keep costs low and help generate profit which directly impacts Habitat for humanity of GBR. Whether you enjoy interacting with the customers or prefer to remain behind the scenes, chances are we have a volunteer opportunity fit just for you. No retail experience is necessary, just a willingness to be a part of the Habitat mission!
Learn more here.

Amedisys Hospice
Hospice care creates an environment of comfort and dignity for both patients and their families. Hospice volunteers have an amazing opportunity -- their helping hand and calming presence can make an enormous difference in the lives of others. If you have a passion for caring for others and are looking for a way to make a difference in people's lives, we hope you'll consider becoming a hospice volunteer.
Learn more here.

Lasagna Love

Lasagna Love is a national movement, with thousands of people all cooking and delivering meals to families in their communities. Lasagna Love matches neighbors who can provide a meal with a neighbor who needs a little help. You can decide how often you participate- once a month, multiple lasagnas a week, or somewhere in between. You decide how far you can drive to deliver a meal, and if you can accommodate special diets like vegetarian or gluten-free. If you are looking for a flexible opportunity or a way for your family to volunteer together to make a meal for a neighbor in need, this is a great opportunity to spread some kindness!
Learn more here.

Baton Roots
By blending access to fresh food, skill development, socialization, and art into one location, Baton Roots brings an opportunity for our community to learn best practices in sustainable agriculture on an urban farm. The Hustle & Grow Youth Farm Management Training program is a youth-focused initiative that starts with 10-week spring/fall training (+ 5-week summer training) in sustainable urban agriculture. By being an integral part of the distribution process from start to finish, youth participants will learn the importance of stewardship and the impact that food access and security have on the health of their community.
Learn more here.

Big Buddy
Big Buddy strives to build a community of mentoring relationships that advance and inspire our youth to create meaningful change, paired with a vision that every child has a positive role model and village to make good choices, resulting in a healthy and rewarding life.
Learn more here.

BRYC
The Baton Rouge Youth Coalition is a free after-school program that helps drive, underserved 9-12th graders to enter and excel in four-year and community college.BRYC students get paired with mentors (that could be you!) to work 1:1 throughout the entirety of the school year. Mentors and fellows come together in weekly programming sessions for targeted support, and focused learning, to stay on track with goals - and have fun! Learn more here.

Boys and Girls Club & Club Blue
Boys & Girls Clubs’ mission is to enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens. The organization offers several ways for volunteers to get involved and work with Baton Rouge youth, including Club Blue. Club Blue allows young professionals to grow relationships with some amazing youth, and to build new friendships and stronger networks with like-minded peers.
Learn more here about volunteer opportunities for the Boys and Girls Club.
Learn more here about volunteer opportunities for Club Blue.

Cat Haven
Cat Haven is a 501c3 non-profit organization aimed at rescuing felines in our community and finding them forever homes. The organization is leading Baton Rouge in becoming a no-kill community for cats and kittens by providing care, shelter, and adoption services, as well as advocating for routine spaying and neutering for population control. Cat Haven offers several ways to get involved and volunteer.
Learn more here.

CASA
Court Appointed Special Advocates, or CASA, are community volunteers who advocate for the best interests of abused and neglected children living in foster care. Most CASA volunteers are people with full-time jobs. Volunteers work with one or two children at a time, averaging 10-15 hours per month. No special experience is required. CASA provides thorough training and CASA volunteers work under the direct supervision of CASA staff. Once assigned to a case, CASA volunteers act as a watchdog for the child and become a stable presence in the child's life. The personal attention ensures that the case keeps moving toward a safe, permanent home for the child.
Learn more here.

Companion Animal Alliance
Companion Animal Alliance is the nonprofit Baton Rouge animal shelter formed in 2010 to increase the save rate of animals in our community. CAA has increased the save rate of animals to 89% annually from 20% in 2010. Volunteers may contribute in several ways, from walking dogs, to play with cats, to opportunities to foster shelter animals.
Learn more here.

Friends of the Animals
This organization’s mission is to rescue, re-home, or otherwise save as many dogs and puppies as possible from the Baton Rouge area. Volunteer tasks for Friends of the Animals can include exercising dogs, general cleaning, taking photos of our adoptable dogs, and other needed help.
Learn more here.

Keep Tiger Town Beautiful
Every Saturday, a self-designated group of litter warriors meets at a different location to lead cleanup together to keep our city beautiful. All are welcome at these weekly cleanup events.
Learn more here.

Safe Hopeful Neighborhood
Safe Hopeful Neighborhood serves as the hub of neighborhood engagement for Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome's Office, Mid City Redevelopment Alliance, and Build BR. SHN is a citizen-based portal that connects people to city systems, providing residents the resources to improve their lives, create change in their neighborhoods, and encourage others to join them.
Learn more here.

You're Not Alone Project
The You Aren’t Alone Project is a nonprofit organization dedicated to forming a network of ongoing support for mental health and wellness in Baton Rouge and beyond so that no one ever has to feel alone. The project exists to encourage understanding, erase stigmas, and invest in building the right relationships that will continue moving this initiative forward. Getting involved with You Aren’t Alone can be through volunteering, contributing, or sharing your story. This nonprofit prioritizes mental health and provides resources to those seeking help as well as a safe space for dialogue.
Learn more here.