Freret Neighborhood Center
The Freret Neighborhood Center, located 1 mile from Loyola University, works closely with neighborhood residents of all ages. The Center gathers people together to learn new skills, improve the community, and have fun. Some of the activities offered to neighbors include an afterschool program for kids ages 8 and older, a free computer lab with tutoring for basic computer skills, and neighborhood workshops.
Service learners will support the ongoing operations of the Freret Neighborhood Center by tutoring local students, teaching computer skills to older neighbors, assisting with workshops, and performing light office work. Students will learn about the needs and assets of people living in the Freret/Milan community, especially the challenges facing urban youth and the 'digital divide' between younger and older generations. Working with the Center will also teach students about resume building and cultivate their communications skills.
Location
Transportation
20 minute walk from Loyola
8 minute bike ride from Loyola
10 minutes via public transit
Take the #15 Freret bus from Freret & Calhoun to Cadiz Street.
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Days and times
Afterschool children's programs (Homework Help and Entrepreneur Art Club)
Tues, Wed, and Thurs 3:30-5:30 OR 4:30-6:30
Computer tutoring and resource center help for adults
Tues, Thurs and Sat 10:00 am-2:00 pm
Preservice Requirements
Accepted students must come to the Center for a mandatory on-site tour and orientation on Saturday, January 28th from 10:30am-1:00pm at the Center at 4605 Freret Street.
Contact
Kimberly VanWagner, kimberlyvanwagner@nhsnola.org, 504.373.6403
