CITY INFORMATION
It’s easy to travel around New Orleans and fall in love with its vibrant, lively and friendly spirit. The locals are unique characters, there’s lots and lots of great food and you can walk down the street at any given time and hear the most beautiful jazz and blues music. There’s nothing in the world that you can remotely compare this city to and that’s just one of the many charming things about NOLA. And of course it’s rich in history, religion, has fun traditions and a distinct culture that includes Spanish, French and African influences. Millions of tourists flock to the Big Easy every year to experience the craziness of Bourbon St. and hang out in the French Quarter, but what many don't realize is pockets of the city are still in need of help due to Hurricane Katrina. Volunteers are always welcomed. There are many ways to help serve the community and if you've volunteered in New Orleans, we’d love to hear about your experience. Please let us know which organization you signed up with, what your trip was like, and if you’d recommend the program to others.

Programs Recommended


Volunteer Louisiana

Parterning with Volunteer Louisiana allows your organization to engage more individuals, expand service output, and have greater impact on the populations you serve. Registration as a partner is free and open to any non-profit, faith-based, governmental or educational organization. Visit Site

Hands on New Orleans-Good Non-Profit I’d Recommend to Volunteers

I fell in love with New Orleans the first time I went, which was in 2005—just a few days before Hurricane Katrina devastated the Gulf Coast. The city was welcoming, charming and magical. I loved everything about it–the food, the music, the locals and the culture. I adored the community and felt such an emotional … Continue reading Hands on New Orleans-Good Non-Profit I’d Recommend to Volunteers

City Crescent Farmers Market

There is no minimum time period required to volunteer. Volunteers will do data entry, setting up farmers markets, and distributing flyers to local neighborhoods. Visit Site

Camp Restore-Voluntourist Tested

Camp Restore New Orleans was formed in 2006 in response to Hurricane Katrina and the levee failures that followed. No one imagined where our work would lead us, even taking root over a thousand miles north of New Orleans in Detroit.   Visit Site

ARCGNO

In 1953 a group of concerned parents joined forces to provide better lives for their children who, because of developmental delays and intellectual disabilities, were not able to participate in everyday society. At the time, little was known about intellectual disabilities, referred to then as “mental retardation.” It was very common for doctors to counsel … Continue reading ARCGNO

ARNO (Animal Rescue New Orleans)

Animal Rescue New Orleans (ARNO) is an organization created and dedicated to the rescue and aid of abandoned and homeless animals in the New Orleans area, including responding to the immediate needs of those in need of medical care or those too old, too young, too sick, neglected, abused and deprived of love. ARNO promotes … Continue reading ARNO (Animal Rescue New Orleans)