Volunteer opportunities
Baton Rouge, LA has 12 volunteer organizations listed by Nexys.
CAAWS helps abandoned and homeless animals find new, permanent homes. They provide pet therapy visits to nursing homes and other institutions and offer educational presentations regarding responsible pet ownership.
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Companion Animal Alliance is the municipal animal shelter for East Baton Rouge Parish, caring for lost, found, displaced, and surrendered animals. The organization helps pets and people stay together through adoption, foster, rescue, and access-to-care programs and is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit.
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The Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank organizes volunteer efforts to aid those in need by sorting and packing food items. Volunteers can also assist with dedicated programs for senior citizens by delivering groceries directly to their vehicles.
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Habitat for Humanity of Greater Baton Rouge is an ecumenical, nonprofit housing ministry that builds and renovates houses in partnership with the Greater Baton Rouge community. Their mission is to eliminate poverty housing and provide families with a decent place to live.
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Hope Ministries Client Choice Food Pantry offers several opportunities to help those in need, including unloading and stocking, working as a Client Choice Food Pantry Assistant and conducting food drives.
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Louisiana CASA advocates for abused and neglected children by providing trained volunteers to represent their best interests in court. CASA volunteers gather information and make informed recommendations, ensuring that children's needs are prioritized during legal proceedings.
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Louisiana’s Old State Capitol relies on volunteers to assist with various responsibilities, including greeting visitors and providing information about the building. Students can earn service hours by volunteering during regular operational hours, making it a great opportunity for community involvement.
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The Missionaries of Charity (M.C.) are a Roman Catholic religious congregation established in 1950 by Saint Teresa of Calcutta. They are dedicated to serving the poorest of the poor and adhere to vows of chastity, poverty, and obedience, alongside a fourth vow of wholehearted free service.
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Operation Lifesaver in Louisiana is dedicated to educating the public about the dangers of railroad crossings and railroad rights-of-way. The organization actively seeks volunteers to help make communities safer through awareness and education efforts.
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St. Vincent de Paul of Baton Rouge is a volunteer-driven organization that relies on thousands of dedicated volunteers each year to support its daily operations, events, and activities. Volunteers help serve food, sort clothing, and dispense medicine to assist the community's neediest citizens.
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This page on the VFW Department of Louisiana site describes a Veteran-to-Veteran Volunteer Program run in partnership with Louisiana Hospice and Palliative Care. The program pairs veteran volunteers with veteran hospice patients to provide companionship, life review, and support, and lists local hospice locations and contacts for volunteer coordinators.
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West Feliciana 4-H is dedicated to empowering youth through action, helping them develop essential life skills. Volunteers are essential for delivering educational programs and supporting community initiatives.
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Nexys currently lists 12 volunteer organizations in Baton Rouge, LA, with 3 additional organizations nearby.
Nexys currently lists 12 volunteer organizations in Baton Rouge, LA. Visit an organization’s website for its current ways to help.
Yes. Nexys lists 3 additional volunteer organizations in the nearby search area.
Current organization listings include Animals, Community Development, Civic Engagement, Hunger & Food Security, Seniors.
Nearby listings include organizations in Louisiana, LA, Lacombe, LA, Houma, LA.
Volunteer listings last updated September 9, 2026.
Nexys listings are based on current organization and group data provided through the Nexys volunteer network. Separate volunteer opportunities are not currently modeled.