Job Opportunities
TRSL retirees who return to work in a position eligible for TRSL membership are subject to the state’s return-to-work law. Before applying to any of these job postings, please contact TRSL to see if and how this law may affect you and your TRSL retirement benefits. Click here for an overview of the return-to-work law. You can also call TRSL at (225) 925-6446 or toll-free outside the Baton Rouge area at 1-877-275-8775.
Do you have a job opportunity you would like to share? Email info@lrta.net
Sylvan Learning Center
Making sure learning clicks for each child isn’t always easy, but it’s exactly what we love. If you share our passion for making learning personal and inspiring kids to thrive, we want to hear from you!
As a part-time Sylvan Instructor, you will be trained on the Sylvan curriculum and given the tools to teach in a small group, 4:1 setting. We offer instruction in Reading, Writing, Math, Study Skills, SAT/ACT Prep and State exams to students of all levels. There is NO LESSON PLANNING for these students. Our SylvanSync program takes care of that for you.
As a part-time Instructor you will need to be available 4-20 hours/week, between the hours of 3:30-7:30 Monday-Thursday and Saturdays 9:00-1:00. You let us know your availability and we work with that.
If you aspire to inspire, then we want you on our team.
As a successful Instructor, you will:
Deliver Quality Education:
Teach using Sylvan based programs
Supervise, interact with and motivate students during instruction hour while they work with equipment and materials
Reward students for completed assignments
Evaluate and document student progress
Communicate student needs to the center directors
Inspire Students:
Develop rapport with students and establish a fun learning environment
Maintain a positive attitude and demonstrate enthusiasm for teaching and Sylvan
If you want to be a part of an inspired organization that believes in fostering knowledge and confidence in children, improving the lives of thousands of families every day – apply today, and don’t let this opportunity pass you by!
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $15.00 per hour
Expected hours: 4 – 20 per week
Work Location: In person
Contact: Debbie Anderson, Center Director
Email resumes to: Sylvan BatonRouge sylvan1304@gmail.com
7584 Bluebonnet Blvd., Suite D; Baton Rouge, LA 70810
(225)-752-7323
NAEP currently trying to reach retired members in the LRTA District areas to work with them for their upcoming 2026 assessments. This is a PAID opportunity.
Louisiana is one of the states that NAEP finds difficult to recruit for Assessment Coordinators and Assessment Administrators to work NAEP. Your help in getting this information to your members would be greatly appreciated. Please let me know if you are able to distribute this information to your members.
Westat, one of the world’s leading providers of educational research, is administering the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) study for the U.S. Department of Education. The gathered data are used to formulate The Nation’s Report Card http://www.nationsreportcard.gov/
Westat believes some of the best people to administer these assessments are non-working professionals, given their years of valuable work experience, and invite them to register at www.worknaep.com to apply to work January 26, 2026 to March 20, 2026. While it seems early to be recruiting, we hire during the summer so that vetting required to work for the US Government in American schools can be completed.
Matha Kober, Hiring Outreach Supervisor is available to answer any questions (850.630.2949).
Interested retirees should register their information at www.worknaep.com. This is a PAID opportunity to contribute their knowledge and skills to this most valuable study of American education.
Updated 1/14/2026
“Top Volunteer Opportunities for Seniors” highlights 10+ meaningful ways to give back, with a focus on opportunities for retired educators to share their knowledge—mentoring, tutoring, and leading programs at museums, libraries, and historical sites.
Road Scholar has created a guide titled “Top Volunteer Opportunities For Seniors” highlighting 10+ volunteering activities suitable for older adults to explore and positively impact local communities. Outlined are the benefits of service and community engagement and ideas to consider for giving back to the community during retirement. A few opportunities are highlighted, including becoming an advocate for a cause, volunteering at the National Park Service, and working with children through mentoring, tutoring, or assisting in schools. Remote volunteering opportunities are also detailed to allow older adults to contribute skills and time remotely, eliminating the need for physical presence.
This material may help those in your community discover new ways to give back to their communities and engage in meaningful volunteer work.
Below is the website URL to the Senior Volunteering resource” https://www.roadscholar.org/blog/top-volunteer-opportunities-for-seniors/
Updated 1/14/26
Volunteer Opportunities
Do you have a volunteer opportunity you would like to share? Email info@lrta.net
The American Red Cross is in need of compassionate people willing to learn quickly and teach others effectively and efficiently. This will help us build a workforce that does all of these things and much more.
Volunteer Details:
- The ARC (American Red Cross) receives between 1,500 and 3,000 calls per year in Louisiana.
- We distribute over a million dollars in assistance to families in need across the state.
- Volunteers make up over 90% of the ARC’s workforce. These volunteers man the phones 24/7 and other volunteers go out into the field to render assistance to families in need all across Louisiana.
Additionally, the American Red Cross wants to emphasize that they are in hurricane season and need help in other areas, such as: sheltering, feeding, etc. – caring for all our communities in need is essential work.
Go to www.redcross.org or contact Kathleen McGlone at (775) 291-2838 or call (844) 621-4243 for more details about the volunteering process.
The National World War II Museum is offering a new Storytime at the Museum program every Tuesday and Saturday at 10:00 AM. Each month, the museum selects a WWII-themed children’s picture book and a corresponding craft.
As a volunteer, you will read the book to the children and guide them in the craft. (Please note that parents will be accompanying their children at all times!) Read more about the Storytime program here: https://www.nationalww2museum.org/programs/storytime-museum
While the Storytime program only lasts about 30 minutes, we ask that all Storytime volunteers commit to one four-hour shift each week as a part of our Museum volunteer program. This would mean working a shift on either Tuesdays or Saturdays from 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. As a volunteer, Storytime is just one of the many exciting opportunities you can experience! For more information about the volunteer program, and to submit your online application, please click here: https://www.nationalww2museum.org/about-us/our-team/volunteer/volunteer-opportunities.
Please contact the Youth and Family Engagement Specialist, Michaela Brown, at youthprograms@nationalww2museum.org
Updated 1/15/2026
Each school year, Volunteers in Public Schools (VIPS) recruits, trains, screens, and places over 400 dedicated volunteers and community partners into East Baton Rouge Parish public schools to support underperforming students and provide resources to schools in need.
Our flagship programs, EveryBody Reads and EveryOne Counts, pair volunteers—known as Reading Friends and Math Friends—with students who are struggling in those subjects by one or two grade levels. The goal is to create a nurturing environment filled with fun and mentorship, helping students develop a love for reading and math.
Volunteers are required to submit a background check and attend a brief training, available in person or virtually. Afterward, they can choose the school they’d like to serve and select students to work with based on academic needs and scheduling availability.
Interested participants can sign up by emailing everybodyreads@ebrschools.org or by filling out form.
Our programs are currently active in most elementary schools in East Baton Rouge Parish. You can view the full list of participating schools here: https://vipsbr.org/student-match-menu/
Updated 1/15/26
The Ageless Circle aims to unite seniors and youth by creating an intergenerational shared space. The focus is to close the gap between the generations. The Ageless Circle helps improve youth’s academic success and provides opportunities for seniors to pass on trades and life skills while upgrading their technical skills. The program also reduces social isolation for seniors and youth through organized activities that encourage interaction.
The Ageless Circle seeks seniors ages 60 and older that are active in EBRCOA senior center programs to volunteer with various programs with youth.
Retirees who are interested in volunteering or have any questions can contact the Director of Intergenerational Programs, Ms. Keshala B. Jackson, at 225-960-1181 or kjackson@ebrcoa.org
Retirees who are interested in volunteering or have any questions can contact Trinity Givens at (225) 218-4503 or the main office at (225) 330-4940.
Updated: 1/15/2026
The Knock Knock Museum needs your help!
They have a range of upcoming events that will need volunteer support, including our highly anticipated Storybook Soiree on November 7th.
If interested, reach out to Volunteer Coordinator, Vera Fonteneaux and email volunteers@knockknockmuseum.org
Updated 1/15/26
Child Advocacy Services is one of 17 programs in Louisiana recruiting and training CASA volunteers to advocate for children. Child Advocacy Services’ CASA program serves Ascension, Assumption, East and West Feliciana, Livingston, St. Charles, St. Helena, St. James, St. John and Tangipahoa Parishes across Southeast Louisiana. CASA Volunteers are trained to advocate for safe permanent homes for abused and/or neglected children.
The volunteer position requires an Advocate to visit a child in their placement, gather information, communicate with their supervisor, and make recommendations to the court. CASA volunteers receive 30 hours of pre-service training and 12 hours of continued education annually. An application can be accessed by following the link below https://childadv.net/become-a-volunteer. For program information outside of Child Advocacy Services area visit https://louisianacasa.org/local-programs/
Updated: 1/15/2026
Volunteer to Leader Educational Programming with Louisiana 4-H
For more than 100 years, 4-H has been empowering youth to speak through action and helping them develop the skills they need to lead the communities of tomorrow.
We need volunteers to lead our programs and help youth throughout Louisiana develop the life skills they need to do well, do good, do-over, do amazing, do STEM, do leadership, do healthy, do differently!
You can help spark change and make a positive difference in the lives of thousands of Louisiana children, as well as support your community.
Help us create a culture and generation of doers. Apply to serve with Louisiana 4-H!
Learn more at: https://www.lsuagcenter.com/topics/kids_teens/volunteer/how_to_become_a_volunteer
Complete the interest form: https://lsu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_00bI98tIoBIhqsJ
Contact: Todd Tarifa, Louisiana 4-H Department Head, at tatarifa@agcenter.lsu.edu.
Updated: 1/14/2026
UPDATE: The Old State Capitol is open to the public for socially-distanced, self-guided tours. Visitors, staff and volunteers are required to wear masks at all times in the building. Hand sanitizing stations, stanchions and plexi-glass are in place to protect volunteers and guests. Operating hours remain 10-4 Tuesday through Friday and 9-3 on Saturdays.
The Old State Capitol in Baton Rouge is in need of volunteers. Opportunities may range for regularly schedule shifts to project-by-project basis. Volunteers may assist in areas such as Special Exhibitions, Front Desk area, Special Events and Guided Tours. To learn more about these opportunities, click here.
Learn more about Louisiana’s Old State Capitol by clicking this link: http://www.louisianaoldstatecapitol.org/
For more information, contact Jami Williams, Volunteer Coordinator, at (225) 219-6132 or jami.williams@sos.la.gov.
Updated: 1/14/2026