Give Help
But if anyone has the world’s goods and sees his brother in need, yet closes his heart against him, how does God’s love abide in him? (1 John 3:17)
Catholic Charities of Southwest Louisiana needs your help to support those who are suffering. Our charitable efforts are grounded in the corporal works of mercy, through which we address the bodily needs of our neighbors. These acts of service reflect our love for God and for those He has entrusted to our care.
Please scroll down to learn how you can join us in this important work of the Lord. For more information about volunteer opportunities, please email volunteer@catholiccharitiesswla.org
- All volunteers must have a signed Volunteer Liability Waiver prior to volunteering. Adult Liability Waivers are signed once per fiscal year. Youth waivers must be signed by a parent or legal guardian only and must be signed each time the youth volunteers at Catholic Charities, reflecting the date of the volunteer activity. Without the signed waivers, a volunteer will not be able to participate.
- All volunteers must be 8 years of age or older.
- All volunteers under the age of 18 must have a chaperone with them at all times who is at least 21 years of age or older.
- Volunteers for the laundry shower trailer must be at least 21 years of age.
- Volunteers may need to complete specific training and/or obtain certifications depending on the nature of the volunteer work they participate in.
- We welcome groups of volunteers! All groups will need to be scheduled prior to volunteering by emailing the Volunteer Coordinator at volunteer@catholiccharitiesswla.org or by calling 337-439-7436, extension 208.
- We are pleased to offer volunteer opportunities for court-mandated community service hours. Participants must contact the Volunteer Coordinator for more details and/or to schedule volunteer times in advance by email at volunteer@catholiccharitiesswla.org or by calling 337-439-7436, extension 208, prior to arriving for a volunteer assignment.
Corporal Works of Mercy
Feed the Hungry
Give Drink to the Thirsty
Clothe the Naked
Shelter the Homeless
Visit the Sick
Visit the Imprisoned
Bury the Dead
Feed the Hungry/Give Drink to the Thirsty
- Donate food
- Organize a food drive at your church, school, or business
- Pack food bags
- Assist with Food Distribution
- Drive our Food Truck (26-foot Box Truck; no CDL required)
- Food Warehouse maintenance
- Train to assist with SNAP (Food Stamp) applications
Clothe the Naked
- Donate *NEW* men’s and women’s undergarments, clothing, and shoes
- Donate new or gently used towels and blankets.
- Serve on our Laundry/Shower trailer- Click Here to sign up!
- Drive our Laundry/Shower trailer
Shelter the Homeless
- Donate toward our Rent/Mortgage and Utility assistance program
- Donate clean, good-quality furniture to go to a family in need
Visit the Sick
Bury the Dead
Other Assistance
- General cleaning and organization
- Grounds and maintenance
- Fundraiser event planning
- Disaster relief: tree removal, tarping, etc. (as needed)
- Whatever your gifts are—we can use them!
