Hope Lodge

The American Cancer Society's Patrick F. Taylor Hope Lodge is a unique "home away from home" for those who need warm, caring, no-cost accommodations during cancer treatment.  

Loyola service learning students can visit with guests, play bingo, set up activities for guests, clean rooms, do laundry, help cook communal meals and clean up in the kitchen, or drive patients to cancer treatments in our minivan.  To drive the minivan, all you need is a regular driver's license and a clean driving record.  This is a wonderful opportunity to talk with our guests and offer support.

By working at Hope Lodge, students can learn to be grateful, caring and empathetic toward others who are going through a difficult time in their lives.  They can also learn how it takes many people to run a living facility.  Also, because people come to Hope Lodge from all over the world to receive cancer treatment, they can learn about other cultures.

Location

2609 River Road, just over the Jefferson Parish line near Ochsner hospital

Transportation

10 minute drive from Loyola (on-site parking lot available)
15-20 minute bike ride from Loyola.  Click here for bike directions.
Not accessible via public transit

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Days & times

Mostly Monday-Friday 8:00 am - 9:30 pm, with occasional weekend availability.  Volunteers should schedule their first visit during regular business hours when staff are present.

Preservice requirements

None

Contact

Quian Lewis, Associate Director
quian.lewis@cancer.org, 504.219.2200