Join the growing number of individuals who are using their time and talents to make a difference and discover the incredible impact that you can make though our volunteer programs.
The ConnecTeens Program offers teenage students the opportunity to perform meaningful community services within our parish, providing an outlet for them to give back to those in need. Through volunteering, students can experience the fulfillment that comes with helping others and create lifelong memories.
We work with school guidance counselors to provide uniforms for each school. Our efficient process ensures that uniform requests are often fulfilled on the same day. Our commitment is to ensure that every student has the necessary supplies to achieve academic success.
Each year in July we set aside a weekend to collect school supplies from residents and local businesses. The supplies are counted, sorted, and packed, labeled and ready for “pick-up” by representatives from each school. With the help of Ascension Parish teachers, counselors and administration, the program has evolved into a highly efficient, “well-oiled machine”.
Special Tuesday is a program that was created almost 30 years ago by founder, Bobbie Blanchard. The first 4 Tuesdays of every summer is spent giving to the special needs individuals of our community. We meet at Gonzales Primary for an awesome day of food, games, and fun. The last Tuesday of our summer fun ends with a very special “Mardi Gras” parade for our participants.
November 28, 2023
8:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Lowery Middle School: 2389-A Highway 1 S, Donaldsonville, LA 70346
Junior Achievement will need 40 Leading Ladies mentors to assist with the activities of the day. Training will be from 8:30-9:00 before the event. Lunch will be provided. 110 girls in 7th & 8th grade are attending this event
Tuesdays, Wednesdays, & 2nd Saturday of the month
10757 Airline Hwy, Gonzales, LA 70737
Volunteers are needed to assist in various areas such as: set up cooks, monitor inflatables, sell tickets & t-shirts, and other areas of the event.
Monday - Friday 8:30AM & 4:30 PM
26 E Industry St, Gonzales, LA 70737
Bring & share your talent in quilting, music, etc. or assist with various planned activities for the residents of Francois Bend. (12 year old volunteers MUST have a parent/guardian present)
Volunteer Ascension takes a one-on-one approach to volunteering: help people and make a difference one person at a time. By focusing on this principle, we're able to form lifelong relationships with those we serve. We believe in partnering alongside individuals and walking with them through their most challenging and trying times. By doing so, we're able to create meaningful and lasting change in our community.
ConnecTeens has given me unforgettable summers of learning, friendship, and service. From retirement homes to Special Tuesdays, I've grown, led, and served with gratitude. Looking forward to its continued success!
Alexandria "Alex" Purdy
ConnecTeens Volunteer
