Opportunities From: The University of Southern Mississippi

Our mission: Compassionately caring for all cancer patients that are uninsured or under-insured by providing wigs, bras and breast prosthetics, as well as needed resources; partnering with community service groups and Oncology Services to offer assistance while inspiring hope and encouragement to endure their battle with grace.
Depending on when volunteer signs up will decide what type of event or events volunteer can help with.

Deaconess Hospice of Biloxi invites Veteran and Active Service members to volunteer with us! At Deaconess Hospice, we strive to match Veteran Hospice Patients with volunteers who may share common experiences. When Military Service Members and Veterans interact, common language and experiences can form a strong relational bond. Your involvement in the hospice team can be a personally rewarding and emotionally meaningful experience. Examples of patient support from volunteers range from reminiscing and telling life stories, to spearheading veteran patient recognition pinning ceremonies. 

Deaconess Hospice is seeking volunteers to go into our patient's homes or facilities and provide a hair service such as a trim or wash and set. Many of our patients and caregivers are unable to leave the home due to the medical needs we are addressing as a team, in efforts to help keep our patients comfortable. Why not help them feel and look good while they're at home too? Contact us today!

Veterans OutReach is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that provides goods, services, special projects, recognition opportunities, and spiritual counseling to benefit the veterans residing in the Mississippi State Owned Veterans Homes. We fill in the gaps where the State of Mississippi and other government agencies cannot. We are solely ran and operated 100% by volunteers and have no paid employees or contractors.

This opportunity is for the Tradition/Harrison County Mississippi State Veterans Home that is scheduled to open in early 2024.

Volunteer Role: Project Support Team Member
Reports to: Assigned Project Team Leader
Location: Tradition Mississippi State Veterans Home

Role Description: The Project Support Team Member assists in planning, preparation, and execution of events and projects happening at their assigned Mississippi State Veterans Home. Our team’s goal is to create memorable experiences for our veterans residing in the veterans homes. This can include recreational activities, recognition ceremonies, social parties, holiday parties, special meals, special projects, etc.

Role Responsibilities & Expectations:

Role Qualifications

Once you sign up for our volunteering opportunity on this website, please check for an email from volunteer@veteransoutreachms.org within the next 72 hours. It will give you instructions on next steps and to complete our volunteer application.

To learn more about Veterans OutReach, you can visit our website by clicking here.

*Veterans OutReach members and volunteers are not paid government employees or contractors with the State of Mississippi or any of the State Veterans Homes.*

MUST REGISTER FOR INDIVIDUAL EVENTS THROUGH THEIR WEBSITE: https://msucoastal.com/volunteering/

Join us in keeping the Missisissippi Sound beautiful for future generations!

Volunteer today and make a difference. Come to the beach for our Coastal Cleanup Program, or join us at a local park with our Inland Cleanup Program, or visit the Gulf Islands National Seashore barrier islands to help remove marine debris. More information: https://msucoastal.com/volunteering/

Whether you want to see the impact you can make in the lives of patients directly or prefer to work behind the scenes, we invite you to become a member of a dedicated group of compassionate caregivers who serve as vital members of our hospice team. Deaconess Hospice - a proud member of the LHC Group family - has the honor of being a Level 3 We Honor Veterans partner.

Hospice volunteers often say that helping those in need at a critical point in their lives is profoundly and emotionally meaningful. To learn how you can become a hospice volunteer in your community, call us today at 228.435.2265 or visit us at Hospice Volunteer in Biloxi, Mississippi | Careers at Deaconess Hospice (icims.com)

Sign up for an information session here *Advocates must be 21 or older

CASA volunteers are ordinary people who care about the well-being of kids. For children involved in  Family Court cases, CASA Advocates provide information to the court to help decisions to be made more promptly and with greater information and sensitivity to the child's individual needs. CASA Advocates work for better outcomes, and provide children living out of their home with the knowledge that there is a community around them who cares.

CASA Advocates come from all backgrounds. Many work full-time. Some are students, working parents, or retired people. Flexibility, rather than employment status, is the critical factor. Most CASA Advocates work on a single case at a time. No legal expertise is required.

Volunteering as a CASA in Mississippi requires:

·       a valid driver’s license

·       a successful background check

·       30 hours of initial training.

Advocates must be 21 or older, undergo a background check and a personal interview, complete the training curriculum, and agree to abide by the policies and guidelines of the local CASA program they are volunteering with. Advocates must be patient, open-minded people who have good communication skills, a history of following through on commitments, and a willingness to accept guidance. Above all, they must care about children.

Advocates have a passion and commitment to this work that is invaluable to our most vulnerable victims. CASA volunteers make a life-changing difference for children and youth. Each volunteer is trained and supported by highly-qualified staff members.

Many volunteers have felt the call to become a foster family, but for various reasons have been unable to fully commit. Becoming a CASA volunteer offers an opportunity to make a lifelong lasting impact in the life of a child.

Fair Housing Testers

The Federal Fair Housing Act ensures that people of all races, colors, religions, national origins, genders, familial statuses, and disabilities are treated fairly when seeking homes. 

The purpose of this volunteer opportunity is to determine, in an objective manner, how an entity, institution, or individual is serving home seekers. You can test from your home - it is similar to secret shopping. You will be calling places and people over the phone until HUD says otherwise. There are no set hours or days, although tests are normally run during the week days. This is an ongoing activity. 

The contact person is Clarence Williams, Fair Housing Test Coordinator.  Please text him if you would like to sign up for this opportunity. His number is 601-329-1053. 

You will need to complete an application before being accepted as a volunteer. 

MS Votes will be hosting phone banking opportunities prior to the 2025 Primary and General Elections. Phone banking can be done from the comfort of your home or dorm room. You set your time and number of hours you will commit to. Training is provided.