Five volunteer efforts that need your time

Last Modified: Thursday, November 14, 2013 at 1:23 p.m.


Your mission: Clean Grand Isle beach with volunteers from BTNEP

What you'll do: Pick up trash and log your findings along Grand Isle beach. Log your findings for the Ocean Conservancy to analyze pollution on the world's beaches.

How long you're needed: From 8 a.m. to noon.

When: Saturday.

Where: Grand Isle.

What's in it for you: The satisfaction of preserving and cleaning one of the area's main attractions. As well, you will be treated to a hot dog, chips, drinks and the company of those who also care about nature and the condition of beaches.

Who to contact: For information, contact Alma Robichaux at or call 447-0868.


Your mission: Aid Louisiana's withering wetlands with Bayou Grace Community Services.

What you'll do: Plant trees, marsh grass and other vegetation which helps slow the tide of coastal erosion. Volunteers also help remove invasive species and advocate for the restoration of the coast.

How long you're needed: Stints vary from a few hours to an entire day.

When: Opportunities in the field happen regularly.

What's in it for you: Knowing you played a part in preserving the area you call home.

Who to contact: Diane Huhn, volunteer coordinator, 594-5350.


Your mission: Care for furry friends sheltered at the Terrebonne Parish Animal Shelter.

What you'll do: Bathe, treat, socialize and generally provide care for animals at the shelter.

How long you're needed: As long as you can provide.

When: Opportunities are available whenever you have time.

Where: The Terrebonne Parish Animal Shelter, 131 Plant Road, Houma.

What's in it for you: You get to play with animals while contributing to a good cause.

Who to contact: Shelter Manager Valerie Robinson at 873-6709.


Your mission: Help house a low-income family in need.

What you'll do: Lay bricks, frame houses, finishing work, flooring, painting or any other skill involved with building a home for Bayou Area Habitat for Humanity.

How long you're needed: Most projects go from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

When: Weekdays.

Where: Multiple sites throughout Thibodaux.

What's in it for you: Have a good time with others. Meet new friends. Learn some practical skills. All while helping those in need.

Who to contact: Aimee McLasserty, volunteer coordinator for Bayou Area Habitat for Humanity, at 447-6999 ext. 227.


Your mission: Help with the Good Samaritan Food Bank.

What you'll do: Provide food, housing items and other goods to families in need. The bank needs help screening clients and packing groceries also.

How long you're needed: Hours vary.

Where: The banks three locations are 100 Birch St., Thibodaux; 2084 La. 182, Raceland; and 254 Magnolia St., Houma.

What's in it for you: The satisfaction of providing someone with the most essential need: food.

Who to contact: To volunteer in Thibodaux, call 447-9776, in Raceland, call 537-7706 and in Houma, call 851-5523.

— Compiled by Xerxes Wilson, Staff Writer.


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