Special Supporters & Fox 8 Film PSA for Mentoring Children of Promise Program

Watch our new Mentoring Children of Promise commercial starring Mandy and Zach Strief (Black and Gold #64), pictured! Our Mentoring Children of Promise program provides adult mentors who offer young people with incarcerated parents support, friendship, reinforcement, and a constructive example. We're currently seeking mentors...for more information, contact Sherlyn Hughes, Program Coordinator, at 504-836-8700, or shughes@voagno.org.

Job Opportunities With Volunteers of America Greater New Orleans

Positions currently available with Volunteers of America Greater New Orleans:

SENIOR SERVICES DIRECTOR. This position is responsible for providing quality management of the Elderly Services program, Repairs on Wheels Program, and Elderly Protective Services. The responsibilities will also include program development, relationship building, fiscal management, and program management.

The position requires the incumbent to have a Master's degree in a human services discipline and two years of management level experience working with the elderly population, or a Bachelor's degree and five years of professional experience working with the elderly including three years at the management level.

NORTHSHORE CARPENTER/SUPERVISOR.

Must be able to do general carpentry, household repairs, supervise assistant workers. Must have own truck, good motor vehicle record, and vehicle insurance.

To apply for these positions, send your resume/salary requirements to careers@voagno.org.

Announcing Upcoming Lighthouse Productions

Announcing productions of "The Brick and the Rose" and "The Wiz", presented by students from our Lighthouse After School Program in partnership with the American Theatre Project. "The Brick and the Rose" runs next weekend, July 29-31, at Tulane University's Lupin Theatre (corner of Audubon and Zimpel in New Orleans). Plays start 8:00 nightly.

"The Wiz" is hosted by Dillard University and will run July 31 and August 1 with two showings per day at 2:30 and 7:30.

The Lighthouse After School program provides after school and summer programs for pre-adolescent children and their families to promote academic achievement and good moral character.

Entergy Creates A Dream Come True - Part 2

Check out the video below of Robert Spencer (pictured with our Supported Living Services consumer Willie Martin), Director of Talent Management and Inclusion for Entergy, talking about Entergy's partnership with Volunteers of America to make improvements to the home of Willie Martin (see story below, "Entergy Creates A Dream Come True").

Dads Get Their Due At the Terraces

On June 18, our Terraces at Tulane celebrated a Father’s Day event, honoring all fathers & grandfathers living there. The Terraces at Tulane is comprised of 200 one-bedroom units and provides housing for senior residents, age 62 and older, with incomes at or below 50% of Area Median Income. The dads were treated to tasty food and decorations aplenty.

Like the Mothers’ Day event, the gentlemen of the Terraces sat at tables, served food by staff restaurant-style. “This is wonderful!” said Mr. Andrew Kish, a Terraces resident (pictured on the far left).

Thanks to Dionne Campfield, Senior Service Coordinator (pictured alongside Terraces residents), and Terraces staff for another successful celebration!

Entergy Creates A Dream Come True

Entergy recently partnered with Volunteers of America and provided landscaping and exterior paint touch ups to the home of Willie Martin. Willie Martin receives services from Volunteers of America’s Supported Living Program. This program provides assistance to persons with disabilities so they may live independently in their own home. “We’re excited to be out here today with Willie and excited to be in partnership with Volunteers of America”, Robert Spencer, Director of Talent Management and Inclusion for Entergy, said.

Pictured is Willie with Entergy Volunteers. Thanks to Entergy for their volunteers and great effort!

Announcing New Board Member, Paul Graff

Volunteers of America of Greater New Orleans announces Paul W. Graff (pictured) has joined its Board of Directors.

Mr. Graff, a graduate of LSU, is President of Ideal Industrial Supply and has been engaged with Volunteers of America for nearly 13 years in various volunteer efforts.

Terraces at Tulane Resident Gives Thanks

Recently, Mr. Andrew Kish (pictured), a resident of our Terraces at Tulane senior housing facility, wrote a thank-you letter to our CEO, Jim LeBlanc. Watch Mr. Kish read his letter below!

Volunteers of America Greater New Orleans Disaster Recovery Efforts

Volunteers of America Greater New Orleans has taken the lead in assisting with disaster recovery efforts since Hurricane Andrew in 1992. Recovery efforts continued following Hurricanes Katrina, Rita, Gustav and Ike.

Since the Deepwater Horizon oil spill, we have been in the affected areas assessing the needs of victims and deciding how best to address them. Survivors are reporting economic hardship, lack of employment, loss of livelihood, fear or losing their homes and homelessness. Survivors are also experiencing an increased amount of frustration, anger, sadness, and stress and, as a result, an increase in mental health issues. Many have reported contemplating suicide.

Volunteers of America Greater New Orleans is currently assessing the needs to assist with crisis counseling and disaster case management. Providing assistance to those most affected by the oil spill disaster will enable us to continue our mission of serving others.

Retired Senior Volunteer Program Hosts Event

RSVP (Retired Senior Volunteer Program) of Volunteers of America recently hosted a Get Acquainted Coffee at the Summerfield Retirement Community. Attendees received information about RSVP and the Faith in Action programs of Volunteers of America. Deputy Eddie Vauthier of the St. Tammany Sheriff's Office did a presentation on personal safety (pictured on the left). Lou Kennedy and Jacqueline Chadwick of the American Red Cross presented information on preparing for hurricanes and other disasters.

NEXT Get Acquainted Coffee is scheduled for July 29, 2010. It will be held at the Christwood Residential Community located at 100 Christwood Boulevard, Covington, LA 70433-4606 from 9:30-11:30. Join us to learn about the many volunteer opportunities available in St. Tammany Parish. Attendees will also hear presentations on personal safety and disaster preparation. Light refreshments will also be served.