Serve Louisiana members commit to 11 months of full-time service with a partner organization in South Louisiana that improve lives through social justice, mental health and wellness, education, youth development and environmental preservation. Corps members serve in the areas of program development, volunteer coordination, community outreach, and technology and social media. In exchange for their service, corps members receive a living stipend, an education award, health insurance, and tons of personal and professional development, mentorship, and networking.
Service Activities
Activities vary by position and partner organization. Visit our website for more information.
Community Need Addressed
Corps members and partner organizations work towards continually healthier, more sustainable and more equitable South Louisiana communities for each new generation of children and families.
Position Outcomes
Corps members serve in capacity-building roles in the areas of program development, volunteer coordination, community outreach, and technology and social media at partner organizations in South Louisiana.
Partner Organizations improve lives through social justice, mental health and wellness, education, youth development and environmental preservation.
Benefits
Childcare assistance if eligible, Education award upon successful completion of service, Health coverage, Living allowance, Stipend, Student loan forbearance, Training
Serve Louisiana members work with a single partner organization from September 1st through July 31st.
Here’s what you can expect:
+ A full time workload
+ Major Medical Insurance
+ 10 personal days and federal holidays off
+ In-depth personal and professional development
+ $6,895 education award upon graduation, which may be applied to student loans or additional education
+ $24,000 annual living allowance, paid twice monthly
+ Student loan forbearance
+ Child care reimbursement
+ Valuable networking opportunities
Skills you will gain
Volunteer recruitment/management, program development, community outreach, meeting and dialogue facilitation, storytelling, and more.
Competencies You Will Develop
Creativity & Problem Solving
Communicate the problem to appropriate personnel
Teamwork
Stay positive and outcome oriented, Use appropriate strategies and solutions for dealing with conflicts and differences to maintain a smooth workflow
Planning
Facilitate group planning, Set goals