Leroy Hollins, back left, Director of Louisiana Youth Sports Network, shares a light moment with EBR District Attorney Hillar Moore, back right, and two New Orleans Pelicans staff members, prior to the start of a 3 on 3 basketball tournament involving law enforcement officers , on Saturday, sponsored by TRUCE Baton Rouge at Team Sportsplex Gym on Perkins Road.
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: Magnolia Kids Club, 808 Jefferson St., Lafayette, has a mission to provide free public events to the community. These events aim to bring joy and entertainment to families who may not have the means to afford such experiences. With your support, Magnolia Kids Club Inc. will continue to make a positive impact on the community while entertaining and unifying local families.
For volunteer opportunities, visit magnoliakidsclub.com.
Baton Rouge: Bridgeway Healthcare and Hospice, 4333 American Way, Baton Rouge, has a mission to provide individualized care to patients with a life-limiting illness by empowering the patient and family to live with dignity and comfort. The goal is to provide support and care through spiritual, emotional and physical involvement. Volunteers are needed for companionship visits, community outings, cosmetologists and barbers and for sewing memory bears.
For volunteer opportunities, visit bridgewayhospice.net.
New Orleans: Louisiana HoopFest, 3030 Halsey Ave., New Orleans, is a 2016 initiative to give youths and young adults from all backgrounds the ability to develop essential life skills through a fun sporting event.
For volunteer opportunities, visit hoopfeststour.com.
Shreveport/Bossier: The Bossier Arts Council, 630 Barksdale Blvd., Bossier City, is an organization of volunteers and professional staff dedicated to promoting, supporting and providing cultural events and programming of the highest quality and to develop a cultural identity.
For volunteer opportunities, visit bossierarts.org.
Want to get the word out about your volunteer opportunities in Acadiana, Baton Rouge and New Orleans? Email them to romiller@theadvocate.com.