Serving the Parishes of: Ascension, Assumption, East and West Baton Rouge, East and West Feliciana, Iberville, Livingston, Pointe Coupee, St. Helena, St. James and Tangipahoa
volunteer opportunities
Volunteers are the heart of St. Vincent de Paul of Baton Rouge. Every year, thousands of caring people give their time to serve neighbors in need and bring hope, compassion, and support to our community.
Thank you for making this mission possible.
dining room serving line
Dining Room Serving Line volunteers help serve hot meals to neighbors in need while creating a welcoming and respectful experience for every guest. The Dining Room is open 365 days a year — including weekends and holidays — to ensure no one goes hungry.
neighbors at the table
Neighbors at the Table volunteers provide meals for shelter guests, offering comfort, compassion, and the reminder that their community cares. The St. Vincent de Paul shelters provide emergency housing and support services for men, women, and families experiencing homelessness, offering a safe place to stay, daily meals, and help finding stability and permanent housing.
helpers of hope & BAGS OF HOPE
Volunteers distribute take-home food items to guests leaving the Dining Room while offering a warm and welcoming experience to neighbors in need. Help provide guests with take-home meals by assembling donated food and essentials for neighbors in need every day of the year. The Dining Room is open 365 days a year — including weekends and holidays — to ensure no one goes hungry.
thrift store volunteers
Volunteers at the St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Stores help turn donated items into hope for neighbors in need through affordable shopping, emergency assistance, and community support. St. Vincent de Paul thrift stores provide affordable essentials while supporting programs for neighbors in need. Thrift Store volunteers help turn donated items into hope for the community.
shelter volunteers
Bishop Ott Shelter volunteers help provide safe shelter, meals, and support for men, women, and families experiencing homelessness while helping neighbors take steps toward stability and permanent housing.
By meeting basic needs and supporting employment and savings, we help individuals and families move toward stability and self-sufficiency.
pharmacy volunteers
Volunteers include client screeners, pharmacists, and medication sorters. Some HEAL volunteers also help with our annual Fill-A-Prescription program and fundraisers for our pharmacy. The St. Vincent de Paul Community Pharmacy serves as a pharmacy of last resort, ensuring individuals do not go without life-sustaining medications. With community support, we improve quality of life and provide a vital safety net for those in need.
