Opportunities From: Society of St. Vincent de Paul Baton Rouge

SPECIAL NOTE: WE NO LONGER ACCEPT COURT APPOINTED VOLUNTEERISM. Please note that all volunteers must be at least 14 years of age to participate.

The Day Shelter of St. Vincent de Paul is located at 1623 Convention St in Baton Rouge and is where the women, men, and children that sleep in the Sweet Dreams and Sweet Dreams Expansion Shelters go during the daytime hours. 

Meal Guidelines

-Desserts and beverages are optional

-Please be prepared to serve up to 30 people

We encourage Neighbors at the Table to stay and serve the meal and enjoy fellowship with participants. If you choose to stay, please bring enough food for your volunteers as well.

ARRIVAL TIME: We ask that the Neighbors at the Table arrive at the Day Shelter of St. Vincent de Paul with the meal ready to be served at 10:45AM

-Minors must be 14 years or older and accompanied by an adult

- Please do not take photos or videos of our shelter guests

-One adult may accompany up to six minors

-Closed-toed shoes

Health & Safety:  Please do not enter the shelter if you are feeling unwell. The safety of our volunteers, staff, and participants is our highest priority.

SPECIAL NOTE: WE NO LONGER ACCEPT COURT APPOINTED VOLUNTEERISM. Please note that all volunteers must be at least 14 years of age to participate.

Overview:
As neighbors exit the Dining Room at St. Vincent de Paul, they are offered items to place in a bag to take with them. For many neighbors, this is their evening snack or meal. Volunteers help oversee the distribution of these items to ensure a smooth and welcoming experience for our guests.

Schedule:

Days: Every day

Time: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Location: Dining Room, 220 St. Vincent de Paul Place, Baton Rouge, LA

After the last guest is served at 1:00 PM, volunteers are invited to stay for lunch with us.

Volunteer Needs:

Volunteers per day: 4

Ages: Minors (age 14+) may volunteer but must be accompanied by an adult at all times. A group of six minors must be accompanied by at least one adult

Minor Volunteer Waiver: Must be printed, completed, signed by a parent, and brought on the day of service. You may print the waiver from Galaxy Digital and give it to the person in charge of the Dining Room upon arrival.

Tasks:

Assist neighbors in selecting items for their Bags of Hope

Ensure smooth distribution and a welcoming experience

Check-In & Instructions:

Upon arrival, make sure to check in with volunteer kiosk 

A member of the dining staff will greet you and provide instructions for the session.

Dress & Safety Guidelines:

Long pants (capris acceptable for women)

Shirt with sleeves

Closed-toed shoes

Do not volunteer if feeling unwell — the safety of volunteers, staff, and neighbors is our top priority.

Cancellations: If you are unable to volunteer on your scheduled day, please cancel via Galaxy Digital so another volunteer can participate.

Contact: For questions, contact the Volunteer Coordinator at 225-383-7837 ext. 207.

Thank You: We would love for you to partner with St. Vincent de Paul to provide this valuable service to our neighbors in need!

SPECIAL NOTE: WE NO LONGER ACCEPT COURT APPOINTED VOLUNTEERISM. Please note that all volunteers must be at least 14 years of age to participate.

Overview:
St. Vincent de Paul distributes Bags of Hope to people in need 365 days a year. Guests take a bag as they exit the Dining Room after lunch; for many, this is their evening meal. Volunteers help prepare these bags, which may include a beverage, peanut butter crackers, a granola or breakfast bar, and a piece of fresh fruit — all donated items.

Schedule:

Days: Thursday, Saturday

Time: 8:30 AM – 10:30 AM

Location: Dining Room, 220 St. Vincent de Paul Place, Baton Rouge, LA

Volunteer Needs:

Number of Volunteers: 10 volunteers

Ages: Children 14 and older  may volunteer if accompanied by an adult.

Minor Volunteer Waiver: Must be printed, signed, and brought on the day of service.

Group Rule: A group of six minors must be accompanied by at least one adult

Make sandwiches

Portion donated items into Ziploc bags

Parking & Directions:

Enter from Florida Boulevard and St. Vincent de Paul Place.

Park in the dining room lot facing Florida Boulevard (enclosed by a black wrought iron fence).

Use the door accessible from this lot to enter the Dining Room.

Check-In & Instructions:

When you arrive, please make sure to sign in via the volunteer kiosk 

A member of the dining staff will greet you and provide instructions for the session.

Dress & Safety Guidelines:

Long pants (capris acceptable for women)

Shirt with sleeves

Closed-toed shoes

Do not volunteer if feeling unwell — the safety of volunteers, staff, and participants is our top priority.

Cancellations: If you cannot attend after signing up, please remove your name from Galaxy Digital so another volunteer can participate.

Contact: For questions, contact the Volunteer Coordinator at 225-383-7837 ext. 207.

Thank You: We are grateful for your support in providing hope and sustenance to our neighbors in need.

SPECIAL NOTE: WE NO LONGER ACCEPT COURT APPOINTED VOLUNTEERISM. Please note that all volunteers must be at least 14 years of age to participate.

Overview:
St. Vincent de Paul distributes Bags of Hope to people in need 365 days a year. Guests take a bag as they exit the Dining Room after lunch; for many, this is their evening meal. Volunteers help prepare these bags, which may include a beverage, peanut butter crackers, a granola or breakfast bar, and a piece of fresh fruit — all donated items.

Schedule:

Days: Monday

Time: 8:30 AM – 10:30 AM

Location: Dining Room, 220 St. Vincent de Paul Place, Baton Rouge, LA

Volunteer Needs:

Needed: 10 volunteers

Ages: Children over 14  may volunteer if accompanied by an adult.

Minor Volunteer Waiver: Must be printed, signed, and brought on the day of service.

Group Rule: A group of six minors must be accompanied by at least one adult

Tasks:

Make sandwiches

Portion donated items into Ziploc bags

Parking & Directions:

Enter from Florida Boulevard and St. Vincent de Paul Place.

Park in the dining room lot facing Florida Boulevard (enclosed by a black wrought iron fence).

Use the door accessible from this lot to enter the Dining Room.

Check-In & Instructions:

When you arrive, please make sure to sign in via the volunteer kiosk in the dining room 

A member of the dining staff will greet you and provide instructions for the session.

Dress & Safety Guidelines:

Long pants (capris acceptable for women)

Shirt with sleeves

Closed-toed shoes

Do not volunteer if feeling unwell — the safety of volunteers, staff, and participants is our top priority.

Cancellations: If you cannot attend after signing up, please remove your name from Galaxy Digital so another volunteer can participate.

Contact: For questions, contact the Volunteer Coordinator at 225-383-7837 ext. 207.

Thank You: We are grateful for your support in providing hope and sustenance to our neighbors in need.

SPECIAL NOTE: WE NO LONGER ACCEPT COURT APPOINTED VOLUNTEERISM. Please note that all volunteers must be at least 14 years of age to participate.

The Main Men's Shelter located at 220 St. Vincent de Paul Place in Baton Rouge provides shelter for men in need of a safe place while attempting to gain independence.

Meal Guidelines

-Desserts and beverages are optional

-Please be prepared to serve up to 50 people

We encourage Neighbors at the Table to stay and serve the meal and enjoy fellowship with participants. If you choose to stay, please bring enough food for your volunteers as well.

ARRIVAL TIME: We ask that our Neighbors at the Table arrive at the Main Men's Shelter of St. Vincent de Paul with the meal ready to be served at 5:45 PM

This protocol applies whether you are dropping off the meal or staying to serve. The Guest Advocate is available to assist with retrieving the meal from your vehicle using a cart.

-A Minor Volunteer Waiver must be printed, signed, and brought on the day of service

- Waiver https://svdpbr.galaxydigital.com/files/dl/ec8fc9332d3aec8773b40273c6e495ff/

Dress Code (Required)

-Shirt with sleeves

-Hair coverings and gloves must be worn while handling food

Thank you for considering joining us for Neighbors at the Table at St. Vincent de Paul. Your generosity is a true gift to the families we serve. For questions about this opportunity, please contact us at 225-383-7837 ext. 207.

SPECIAL NOTES: WE NO LONGER ACCEPT COURT APPOINTED VOLUNTEERISM. Please note that all volunteers must be at least 14 years of age to participate.

Overview:
St. Vincent de Paul distributes Bags of Hope to people in need 365 days a year. Guests take a bag as they exit the Dining Room after lunch; for many, this is their evening meal. Volunteers help prepare these bags, which may include a beverage, peanut butter crackers, a granola or breakfast bar, and a piece of fresh fruit — all donated items.

Schedule:

Days: Monday

Time: 8:30 AM – 10:30 AM

Location: Dining Room, 220 St. Vincent de Paul Place, Baton Rouge, LA

Volunteer Needs:

Monday: 6 volunteers

Ages: Children over 14 may volunteer if accompanied by an adult.

Minor Volunteer Waiver: Must be printed, signed, and brought on the day of service

Waiver: https://svdpbr.galaxydigital.com/files/dl/ec8fc9332d3aec8773b40273c6e495ff/

Group Rule: A group of six minors must be accompanied by at least one adult

Make sandwiches

Portion donated items into Ziploc bags

Parking & Directions:

Enter from Florida Boulevard and St. Vincent de Paul Place.

Park in the dining room lot facing Florida Boulevard (enclosed by a black wrought iron fence).

Use the door accessible from this lot to enter the Dining Room.

Check-In & Instructions:

When you arrive, please make sure to sign in via the volunteer kiosk

A member of the dining staff will greet you and provide instructions for the session.

Dress & Safety Guidelines:

Long pants (capris acceptable for women)

Shirt with sleeves

Closed-toed shoes

Hair coverings and gloves must be worn when handling food

Do not volunteer if feeling unwell — the safety of volunteers, staff, and participants is our top priority.

Cancellations: If you cannot attend after signing up, please remove your name from Galaxy Digital so another volunteer can participate.

Contact: For questions, contact the Volunteer Coordinator at 225-383-7837 ext. 207.

Thank You: We are grateful for your support in providing hope and sustenance to our neighbors in need.

SPECIAL NOTES: WE NO LONGER ACCEPT COURT APPOINTED VOLUNTEERISM. Please note that all volunteers must be at least 14 years of age to participate.

Overview:
St. Vincent de Paul distributes Bags of Hope to people in need 365 days a year. Guests take a bag as they exit the Dining Room after lunch; for many, this is their evening meal. Volunteers help prepare these bags, which may include a beverage, peanut butter crackers, a granola or breakfast bar, and a piece of fresh fruit — all donated items.

Schedule:

Days: Thursday, Saturday

Time: 8:30 AM – 10:30 AM

Location: Dining Room, 220 St. Vincent de Paul Place, Baton Rouge, LA

Volunteer Needs:

Number of Volunteers Needed 6 volunteers

Ages: Children over 14  may volunteer if accompanied by an adult.

Minor Volunteer Waiver: Must be printed, signed, and brought on the day of service.

Waiver: https://svdpbr.galaxydigital.com/files/dl/ec8fc9332d3aec8773b40273c6e495ff/

Group Rule: A group of six minors must be accompanied by at least one adult

Tasks:

Make sandwiches

Portion donated items into Ziploc bags

Parking & Directions:

Enter from Florida Boulevard and St. Vincent de Paul Place.

Park in the dining room lot facing Florida Boulevard (enclosed by a black wrought iron fence).

Use the door accessible from this lot to enter the Dining Room.

Check-In & Instructions:

When you arrive, please make sure to sign in using the Volunteer Check In Kiosk 

A member of the dining staff will greet you and provide instructions for the session.

Dress & Safety Guidelines:

Long pants (capris acceptable for women)

Shirt with sleeves

Closed-toed shoes

Hair coverings and gloves must be worn when handling food 

Do not volunteer if feeling unwell — the safety of volunteers, staff, and participants is our top priority.

Cancellations: If you cannot attend after signing up, please cancel via Galaxy Digital so another volunteer can participate.

Contact: For questions, contact the Volunteer Coordinator at 225-383-7837 ext. 207.

Thank You: We are grateful for your support in providing hope and sustenance to our neighbors in need.

WE NO LONGER ACCEPT COURT APPOINTED VOLUNTEERISM. Please note that all volunteers must be at least 18 years of age to participate in this program.

Overview

St. Vincent de Paul serves a nutritionally balanced and delicious hot meal every day at lunch in the Dining Room. Volunteers assist on the serving line, helping distribute meals to our neighbors in a respectful and welcoming environment. This role helps ensure that guests are served efficiently and with dignity.

Schedule

Days:
Every day

Time:
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Location:
Dining Room: 220 St. Vincent de Paul Place Baton Rouge, LA

Additional Notes:
After the last guest is served at 1:00 PM, volunteers are invited to stay and have lunch with us.

Volunteer Needs

Volunteers per shift/day:
10

Ages:
Volunteers must be at least 18 years old to serve food in the Dining Room.

Tasks

• Serve meals to guests from the serving line
• Help maintain an orderly and welcoming dining environment
• Assist staff in ensuring guests are served efficiently and respectfully

Check-In & Instructions

Upon arrival, please sign in by using the check-in kiosks in the dining room 

A staff member will greet you and provide instructions for the shift.

Dress & Safety Guidelines

Long pants (capris acceptable for women)

Shirt with sleeves

Closed-toed shoes

Hair nets/coverings will be provided for you and must be worn at all times while serving/handling food

Gloves will be provided for you and must be worn at all times while serving/handling food

Please do not volunteer if you are feeling unwell. The safety of volunteers, staff, and neighbors is our top priority.

Cancellations

If you are unable to volunteer on your scheduled day, please cancel through Galaxy Digital so another volunteer may take the spot.

Contact

For questions, please contact the Volunteer Coordinator at 225-383-7837 ext. 207

Thank You

Thank you for partnering with St. Vincent de Paul to serve our neighbors in need. Your time and compassion make a meaningful difference in our community

SPECIAL NOTE: WE NO LONGER ACCEPT COURT APPOINTED VOLUNTEERISM. Please note that all volunteers must be at least 14 years of age to participate.

The Sweet Dreams and Sweet Dreams Expansion Shelters, located at 1623 Convention Street in Baton Rouge, provide shelter for women, children, and families in need of a safe place while working toward independence.

Neighbors at the Table are the lifeblood of the shelters. We are deeply grateful to the individuals and groups who dedicate their valuable time and resources to purchase or prepare delicious meals for shelter participants. Participants are heartened to know that strangers are willing to go to great lengths to support them in such a generous and compassionate way.

Meal Guidelines

Meals should include one meat, one vegetable, and one starch

Desserts and beverages are optional

Paper goods are provided

Please prepare for up to 50 neighbors

Please label all meals: “Women and Families Shift”

We encourage our Neighbors at the Table volunteers to stay, serve the meal, and enjoy fellowship with participants. If you choose to stay, please bring enough food for your volunteers as well.

Arrival Time
We ask that Neighbors at the Table volunteers arrive at the St. Vincent de Paul dining hall with the meal ready to serve by 5:00 p.m. Dinner will be served between 5:15 p.m. and 5:45 p.m.

Directions & Parking
Please enter from Florida Boulevard and St. Vincent de Paul Place. Park in the dining room parking lot, which faces Florida Boulevard and is enclosed by a black wrought iron fence. Use the only door accessible from this parking lot, which leads directly into the dining room where male participants receive their evening meal.

This protocol applies whether you are dropping off the meal or staying to serve. The Guest Advocate is available to assist with retrieving the meal from your vehicle using a cart.

Volunteer Guidelines

Volunteer groups are limited to 10 people

Minors must be at least 14 years old and accompanied by an adult. No more than 6 minor volunteers per adult chaperone.

A Minor Volunteer Waiver must be printed, signed, and brought on the day of service

Waiver: https://svdpbr.galaxydigital.com/files/dl/ec8fc9332d3aec8773b40273c6e495ff/

Dress Code (Required)

Long pants (capris are acceptable for women)

Shirt with sleeves

Closed-toed shoes

Health & Safety
Please do not enter the shelter if you are feeling unwell. The safety of our volunteers, staff, and participants is our highest priority.

Thank you for considering being a Manna Giver at St. Vincent de Paul. Your generosity is a true gift to the families we serve. For questions about this opportunity, please contact us at 225-383-7837 ext. 207.

WE NO LONGER ACCEPT COURT APPOINTED VOLUNTEERISM. Please note that all volunteers must be at least 14 years of age to participate.

Days: Friday

Time: 8a-10a

Location: Dining Room, 220 St. Vincent de Paul Place, Baton Rouge, LA

Volunteers per shift/day: 2

Ages: Minors (age 14+) may volunteer but must be accompanied by an adult at all times.

Minor Volunteer Waiver:
Must be printed, completed, and signed by a parent or guardian and brought on the day of service. You may print the waiver from Galaxy Digital and give it to the staff member in charge upon arrival.

Upon arrival, please sign in using the volunteer kiosk in the dining room.

A staff member will greet you and provide instructions for the shift.

Dress & Safety Guidelines

• Volunteers must be able to lift 25 lbs., bend over, and put items on shelves

• Shirt with sleeves
• Closed-toed shoes

Please do not volunteer if you are feeling unwell. The safety of volunteers, staff, and neighbors is our top priority.

Cancellations

If you are unable to volunteer on your scheduled day, please cancel through Galaxy Digital so another volunteer may take the spot.

Contact

For questions, please contact the Volunteer Coordinator at 225-383-7837 ext. 201

Thank You

Thank you for partnering with St. Vincent de Paul to serve our neighbors in need. Your time and compassion make a meaningful difference in our community.