Volunteering your time can be a rewarding personal experience, and there are many opportunities in areas throughout the hospital for people willing to share their time and talents. Many of our volunteers have made life-long friends as a result of volunteering at Our Lady of the Lake and Our Lady of the Lake Children's Hospital.

Sign up to volunteer at Our Lady of the Lake Children's Hospital

OLOL volunteers show a sincere commitment to their work. Collectively, our volunteers provide more than 45,500 hours of service each year and are an essential part of the continued success of the hospital. We value their time and contributions, as our volunteers join with us in bringing a Spirit of Healing to those in need of care.

There are many opportunities for people willing to share their time and capabilities. Apply to volunteer at OLOL Children's Hospital.

What kind of volunteer work is available? What can I do?

There are many ways that volunteers can help us at Our Lady of the Lake Children's Hospital. Examples include:

Assist in the waiting room by reading or playing games with the children
Working in the playroom
Delivering toys and books to our patients
Special holiday activities
Fundraising Event Volunteers
If you are interested in volunteering for any of the fundraising events hosted by Our Lady of the Lake Foundation, please contact:
Our Lady of the Lake Foundation
5000 Hennessy Blvd
Baton Rouge, LA 70808
225-765-5951
Hours 8am-5pm M-F

Every holiday is an opportunity to bring familiarity to our child patients' lives while they are in the hospital. Help patients and families feel like they never missed Halloween, Christmas, or New Year's Eve while at our hospital.

"Just to be able to give them some sort of hope...it was just so rewarding to be able to be a part of that. ‘OK, let's get back to normal, here's something fun you can do!' That's what these kids should be doing." - Junior League of Baton Rouge volunteer Amy Brunet

Adult Volunteers

The mission of Our Lady of the Lake is best served by the active participation of the community. The hospital accepts and encourages the involvement of volunteers within all appropriate programs and activities. More about Adult Volunteers...

Junior Volunteers

Volunteers from ages 15 to 18 years may also serve in various capacities in the hospital through our Junior Volunteer program, allowing youths a rich, rewarding opportunity to serve their community.

Also, though the hospital's Summer Ambassador Program, youths age 15 to 17 have an opportunity to learn more about hospital operations and to participate in its daily activities. More about Junior Volunteers...

Our Lady of the Lake has a long tradition of volunteers selflessly giving of themselves. We invite you to join us in living the mission of the sisters.

For more information about volunteer opportunities at Our Lady of the Lake Children's Hospital, contact:

Volunteer Services

5000 Hennessy Boulevard
Baton Rouge, LA 70808-4398
(225) 765-8848 / (225) 765-8848
FAX: (225) 767-0252

Hours 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., Monday-Friday

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At Our Lady of the Lake Children’s Hospital our patients and their families are cared for with dignity, respect and compassion - where advanced pediatric medical treatment is delivered with sincere love, affection and appreciation for children and their special needs.