Nonprofits partners of One Acadiana are currently seeking volunteers. If you, or anyone you know, is looking to give back, see the opportunities below. 

Red Bird Ministries is a grief support group that helps families who have experienced the loss of a child of all ages and circumstances from miscarriage through the loss of an adult child 21+

• Needs assistance with their Annual Soiree in 2020, more information can be found on their website

Contact: Kelly Breaux, 337-962-3994, kelly@redbird.love

Healing House provides grief support groups and services to children and their families that have experienced the death of a parent, sibling or significant person in their lives. Our vision is that no child should grieve alone.

• If you have people interested in purchasing gifts for a child in need, we will have information about some of the families in our website, gifts can be delivered directly to Healing House.

Contact: Kim Thackston, kim@healing-house.org

Catholic Charities of Acadiana cares for the sacred gift of human life, especially the most vulnerable, by striving to provide the necessary services to end homelessness in Acadiana.

• Volunteers are needed at:
  • St. Joseph’s Diner for breakfast, lunch and dinner every day
  • Stella Maris Hygiene Center, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday (12 p.m.-2 p.m.)
  • FoodNet Food for Families, December 11 from 9 a.m. - 11 a.m. and 12 from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m
  • Donation Drives, businesses can organize a donation drive to collect materials

Contact: Sarah Baquet, 337-235-4972 ext. 1222, sarahb@catholiccharitiesacadiana.org

Downtown Lafayette

• Volunteers are needed for to help with holiday events:
  • Downtown Christmas with the Boss Concert
  • Art Market Night
  • Christmas Tree Extravaganza
  • Photos with Santa
  • Merry & Bright Christmas Finale

Contact: Megan Morris, 337-366-1395, 

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Acadiana’s mission is to enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens. We provide a safe place to learn and grow, mentoring by caring adult professionals, life enhancing programs, character development experiences and hope and opportunity during after-school and summer programs! 

• Volunteers must complete the volunteer application and have a background check completed. Volunteers are need at the clubs and also for the Great Acadiana Duck race on April 8, 2020.

Contact: Rhyan Wheeler, 337-268-9555, rwheeler@bgcacadiana.com

Faith House provides shelter, safety, empowerment, and advocacy to survivors of domestic violence.

• Volunteers are needed to adopt Faith House families for Christmas. The mothers and their children complete wish lists and are matched with a donor to fulfill those wishes. Donors can find more info and sign up to participate at https://www.faithhouseacadiana.com/adopt-a-family-donation-form

Contact: Sara Terro, sara@faithhouseacadiana.com