Volunteers make The Green Project happen.
Volunteers help out in our donation driveway, warehouse store, paint recycling center, on special projects and more. We seek volunteers year-round! View active volunteer opportunities and sign up to volunteer via our HandsOn New Orleans profile.
Volunteer Guidelines
Must be 18 years of age or older
All volunteer opportunities are posted to our HandsOn New Orleans profile. Youβll be able to see upcoming volunteer events, sign up for a shift as a group* or individual, and view our volunteer waiver.
What to Wear and Bring
Wear clothes that can get dirty or paint stained
Wear closed toed shoes
Dress for the weather
Bring a reusable water bottle (cold, filtered water provided)
Bring snacks, especially if volunteering for 2+ hours
Apply sunscreen and bug spray regularly (both provided, but we recommend bringing extra)
We welcome students in need of community service hours, adjudicated community service volunteers and members of the community simply looking to get involved.
Volunteers with the following charges (past or present) are not eligible to complete their hours at The Green Project: theft of any kind, sexual assault or misconduct of any kind, or violent crime of any kind.
Group + Corporate Team Building
For groups of over 6, the Green Project hosts group and corporate volunteers for team building events and dedicated volunteer days. These groups help out with paint recycling, build days, community development and more. To learn more about large group and corporate opportunities, please email volunteer@thegreenproject.org.