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Travelers Aid Society (TAS) works to end homelessness. Travelers Aid provides a variety of services to homeless individuals throughout the city of New Orleans including: Crisis-Intervention Services, Homeless Street Outreach, Homeless Diversion programs, and Permanent Supportive Housing.

What you do

Travelers Aid needs assistance in the following areas:  case management assistance; office/clerical assistance; making connections to critical resources; mentoring clients while they are attempting to stabilize their lives, and helping the organization increase its social media presence.

What you learn

Students will learn about TAS services and assist with providing those services to homeless individuals to help them regain self-sufficiency. They will learn and add value/input in helping to grow Travelers Aid making it a stronger non-profit.

Interactions
  • Adults
  • People with disabilities
  • People who are homeless or in transitional housing situations
  • People dealing with mental or physical illness
  • People with a criminal history
  • Other staff members at our agency
Preservice Requirements
Students must submit a resume for review, attend an interview, and sign a confidentiality agreement.
Days and Times
Mon Tues Wed Thurs Fri
7:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. 7:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. 7:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. 7:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. 7:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

 

Contact Information

Allison Whitt
Housing Services Manager
awhitt@travelersaidneworleans.org
504.658.2955

Angela Owczarek
Director of Programs
aowczarek@travelersaidneworleans.org
504.655.0492

Location Address
1530 Gravier St. New Orleans, LA 70112

Directions ETA

Biking • 30 min
Public Transit • 45 min
Driving • 11 min, limited pay-to-park street parking and lot parking