Community Organizations
HandsOn New Orleans
Programs
A "program" describes an issue that this organization addresses by having a committee, task force or events to focus on this area of concern.
Hands @ Work
Program Description
HandsOn New Orleans has a corporate volunteer program called Through Hands@Work, HandsOn New Orleans will connect corporations and other entities with service projects as they seek to give back to the New Orleans community. As facilitators for corporate social responsibility, the Hands@Work team customizes projects to fit the needs of the community with the needs and goals of organizations.
Location
Orleans Parish
Meeting Times
Flexible
- Blight and Code Enforcement
- Cultural and Community Facilities
- Housing
- Quality of Life, Preservation, and Zoning
- Volunteer Management
Tool Lending Library
Program Description
The HandsOn Tool Lending Library is the first official tool lending library in the city of New Orleans. The library consists of nearly 4,000 tools that New Orleans residents, non-profits and volunteers can utilize to repair homes, plant trees, beautify schools and parks, and more.
For $10 a month or $100 a year, community members and non-profit organizations/neighborhood associations may borrow tools for landscaping, painting, construction projects, neighborhood clean-ups and more. Members must present a valid, government issued photo ID and proof of address in the Greater New Orleans area when registering.
For more information about the Tool Lending Library, please contact one of our Tool Lending Library Coordinators at or visit http://www.handsonneworleans.org and click on “Resources.”
Location
1204 S. White Street, New Orleans, LA 70125
Meeting Times
None
Volunteer Housing
Program Description
The HandsOn New Orleans Volunteer Bunkhouse is an affordable housing alternative for visiting volunteers seeking a comfortable place to stay while they serve in New Orleans. Housing is $25 a night/person and includes breakfast and lunch. For more information or to make a reservation, please contact our Housing Coordinator at 504.579.6468 or visit http://www.handsonneworleans.org and click on “Resources.”
Location
3321 Banks Street, New Orleans, LA 70119
Meeting Times
None
Volunteer Leader Program
Program Description
Volunteer Leaders are local community members who commit to leading volunteers in service projects on a regular basis. These individuals are trained in basic volunteer management and project planning so that they may effectively lead volunteers in service projects. These individuals are matched with community organizations who need additional capacity in order to lead volunteers.
Opportunities are flexible. Volunteer Leaders are matched to projects based on their interests and availability. For more information, please contact Lindsay Nash at .
Location
1050 S. Jefferson Davis Parkway, Suite 203, New Orleans, LA 70125
Meeting Times
Flexible
