Volunteer Louisiana

February 3rd, 2012

Citizen Service Before Self Honors deadline February 10

Lt. Governor Jay Dardenne is urging nominations for the Citizen Service Before Self Honors, which recognizes those ordinary Americans who become extraordinary through their indomitable courage and selflessness. This prestigious award is hosted by The Congressional Medal of Honor Foundation. Citizen Service Before Self Honors are uniquely meaningful, because they are presented to ordinary citizens who have demonstrated uncommon values through service to others. …

January 16th, 2012

Lt. Governor Dardenne Urges Service Today

Lt. Governor Jay Dardenne is urging all Louisiana citizens to make Jan. 16 A Day On, Not a Day Off in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day by participating in one of many service projects organized throughout the state. A list of projects can be found on www.VolunteerLouisiana.gov by clicking the Martin Luther King Jr. Day banner. Projects include litter abatement, park beautification, mentoring and school renovations like painting and landscaping.  "Martin…

January 13th, 2012

MLK Day Presidential Proclamation

THE WHITE HOUSEOffice of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release January 13, 2012 MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR., FEDERAL HOLIDAY, 2012 BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION On a hot summer day nearly half a century ago, an African American preacher with no official title or rank gave voice to our Nation's deepest aspirations, sharing his dream of an America that ensured the true equality of all our people. From…

January 11th, 2012

Call for volunteers for Baton Rouge Senior Olympics

As spring inevitably approaches, the East Baton Rouge Council on Aging is preparing to host its annual Greater Baton Rouge Senior Olympics. Every year, hundreds of individuals 50 or older in the Greater Baton Rouge area participate in these friendly, yet competitive, games which qualify them for to compete in the state-wide Louisiana Senior Olympic Games.  Events include basketball, tennis, track and field, golf, archery, bowling, horseshoes, billiards, table tennis, weightlifting, swimming, ballroom dancing,…

December 28th, 2011

Looking Back, Moving Forward

As 2011 winds down, it is gratifying to reflect on this past year and realize the full impact that volunteers continue to make throughout the state. At Volunteer Louisiana, we are grateful for the role that we have in fostering volunteerism and an ethic of service among all citizens. This past year, Volunteer Louisiana leveraged federal and state funds totaling $7 million, which were matched by local communities with $4.9 million, which was invested in…

December 27th, 2011

Bloggers sought for LPB website

Step It Up! a new LPB new website (www.lpb.org/stepitup designed to help teens and tweens develop health habits and get active, is seeking four teens (ages 13-18) who will prepare information for blogs that will be posted to the website.  They will provide insight from their point…

October 18th, 2011

Service-learning Symposium Nov. 10 and 11

Looking for a professional development opportunity focusing on service-learning?  Volunteer Louisiana and Louisiana Campus Compact are co-hosting the third annual K-20 Service-Learning Symposium at University of Louisiana at Monroe on Thursday, November 10, and at Southeastern Louisiana University on Friday, November 11. The symposium will be from 8:30 am until 3 pm each day.  Registration is free for current K-12…

October 6th, 2011

Make A Difference Day 2011

This year, in conjunction with Make A Difference Day, Volunteer Louisiana and Volunteer Ascension will be teaming up to bring over 30 volunteers together for several beautification projects on school campuses throughout Ascension Parish on Saturday, October 15. At Oak Grove Primary in Prairieville, volunteers will be replanting a flower bed in need of work. The flower bed is in a high traffic area-seen by teachers, students and school visitors as they enter the parking…

September 27th, 2011

Vote for SBP Sept. 28 to Oct. 5

New Orleans nonprofit St. Bernard Project is entered in an online voting contest to receive $1 million from Chase's American Giving Awards. They need your help to bring this money to New Orleans. St. Bernard Project (SBP), an innovative organization working to rebuild the homes and lives of New Orleans area residents, has been selected to compete against 25 other charities from across the nation in a voting contest on Facebook between Wednesday, September 28…

September 26th, 2011

Volunteer Ushers Needed Oct. 14-30 in NOLA

ArtSpot Productions in collaboration with the New Orleans African American Museum present "Rumours of War". Volunteer ushers are needed to assist with this site-specific performance that will move the audience through the grounds of the museum. Ushers are needed Friday through Sunday nights Oct. 14-30. Volunteers will need to wear all black and report to the box office at the NOAAM by 6:15pm each…

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