Volunteer with VYJ

Are you wondering how to get involved or volunteer with Volunteers for Youth Justice?

Volunteers need no special background or experience; just a heart to serve and a desire to make a difference. Contact us today to learn more about the many volunteer opportunities available with VYJ!

CASA

Advocate

Advocate for children

in the foster care system.

TBRI®

Coach

Educate caregivers in

relational trauma intervention.

Gems & Gents

Mentoring

Provide support and guidance

to youth in our community.

Teen Court or

Guest Speakers

Volunteer for Teen Court or be a speaker at our Youth Diversion program.

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Patricia Anderson-Alicea

CASA Volunteer Recruiter

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Lucinda Miles

TBRI® Program Director

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Shonda Houston-Dotie

Mentoring Coordinator

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Shonda Houston-Dotie

Youth Programs Director

Event Volunteer

Battle of the Gumbo Gladiators, CASA Superhero Run, and other Various Fundraising Events.

We have various events but Battle of the Gumbo Gladiators is our largest event and fundraiser.  This is a gumbo cook-off that takes place at Festival Plaza in Shreveport during March each year.  Our normal attendance is approximately 50 cooking teams and over 6,000 attendees.


 – Gumbo Committee Member – Participate on our gumbo committee throughout the year –


 – Day of Event Volunteer – Volunteer for one of the many spots we have available during the event.  (approximately 4 hours) –

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Alex Person

VYJ Director of Community Engagement

Volunteer

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