About Us
HandsOn New Orleans empowers people to create meaningful change through the power of volunteer service. For 20 years, we have transformed neighborhoods and strengthened families across the seven-parish metro area through dynamic partnerships and high-impact programs.
Working with 50+ community partners, we mobilize thousands of volunteers to revitalize schools, build safe spaces for children, expand access to healthy food, green our environment, and provide disaster relief for the most vulnerable. Our proven strengths in volunteer engagement, project design and execution, and disaster response services ensure sustainable impact where it’s needed most.
Our Approach to Social Change
We believe the best solutions come from the people closest to the challenge. That’s why our model begins by listening. We partner with grassroots leaders who know what their neighborhoods need but lack resources. HandsOn then:
Raises funds to fully underwrite supplies and materials,
Mobilizes volunteers to fuel action,
Delivers measurable impact that builds equity and resilience across our region.
This community-driven model ensures our work restores dignity, opportunity, and pride where it matters most.
Our Impact
Since 2005, HandsOn has engaged more than 152,000 volunteers, generating over 745,000 hours of service time. That effort has created $30.4 million in community savings and investments, transforming lives and communities across greater New Orleans.
An Invitation to Lead
We envision a just, thriving community where all people can live happy, healthy, and prosperous lives. To achieve this vision, we seek bold and committed board leaders to help us grow our reach, strengthen our partnerships, and ensure volunteerism continues to be a force for equity and opportunity.
Joining the HandsOn New Orleans board means putting your skills, networks, and leadership into action for lasting social change. Together, we can extend the impact of thousands of helping hands—and ensure every neighborhood has the tools to thrive.
express interest
To learn more about upcoming recrutiment socials and events:
Board Recruitment Interest Form
or email governance@handsonneworleans.org