We envision HandsOn New Orleans as an equipping center for grassroots service movements. The focus of our programs is to empower community leaders to define and lead their own volunteer projects. Our central goal is to support community-identified, community-driven volunteer efforts, which we define as projects brought to the table by community members and that involve community leadership in helping to execute the project.
HandsOn New Orleans supports the cultivation and management of volunteer service projects throughout New Orleans with:
HandsOn New Orleans works with organizations of all sizes to engage employees in community service. Our projects provide a meaningful service experience that fosters a sense of teamwork, collaboration, and achievement for employees; while giving critical support and resources to schools, neighborhoods, and non-profits throughout New Orleans. Hands@Work makes it easy for organizations to get out of the office and make a difference by providing all-inclusive management of the service project.
At HandsOn New Orleans, we know that sharing our resources maximizes our impact in the community. Over the years, HONO has collected a large supply of landscaping, painting and construction tools for our volunteer projects. Through the Tool Lending Library, community members, non-profit partners and volunteers will be able to borrow the tools they need to make their service projects a reality. Click here to learn more about our Tool Lending Program.
Volunteer Housing
Since March of 2006, HandsOn New Orleans has provided an affordable home for visiting volunteers who come from around the world to help rebuild and revitalize New Orleans. In addition to providing volunteers with a place to stay, we connect our volunteers to meaningful, locally led volunteer projects.
Click here to learn more about our Volunteer Housing Program.
Volunteer Leader Training
Are you ready to take on a leadership role, but you aren't sure where to start? Our Volunteer Leader Trainings, offered at no cost to the community, will equip you to identify and plan your own service projects, as well as teach you how to manage and recruit volunteers. Click here to learn more about our Volunteer Leader Program.