Voluntold Ya with Emily Leitzinger

09/16/2021

Ida Volunteer Opportunities for Rotary District 6840!

HURRICANE IDA RESPONSE: VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES September 17-19th    Do you want to be alerted of future opportunities?  Please fill out THIS FORM or email Sharron Newton at [email protected] or [email protected].   Do you NEED volunteers?  Please fill out THIS FORM or em...

11/09/2020

Hey y'all, because of Zeta Hurricane Damage to WHIV 102.3 FM, we're not currently broadcasting live on air. We ARE broadcasting over the internet at whivfm.org, however.

Due to the nature of my show, I feel that the live radio broadcast is integral to my mission and program for Voluntold Ya!. I have therefore suspended any *new* content until the issue is addressed and I'm able to resume promoting nonprofits in live time to a wide array of listeners. I will, however, be playing shows previously recorded during my regular timeslot streaming online on Wednesday's 4-5 PM.

If you have it in your hearts (and wallets) please consider making a contribution to WHIV to keep independent voices on the air: https://whivfm.org/support

Hopefully we'll be back on the airwaves soon, y'all!!

Love what you hear? Want us to keep broadcasting New Orleans-based human rights and social justice programming? We do too!

11/07/2020

Tears.

CNN's Van Jones reacts to Joe Biden's election as the 46th president of the United States.

10/26/2020

Had a great interview with Keith Gc Twitchell from Committee for A Better New Orleans. We talked community engagement, our city budget plan, and even Mardi Gras. And Keith shared some bittersweet news. Check out the interview here or catch it on Wednesday at 4:00 PM on 102.3 WHIV FM!

10/26/2020

Great interview with Keith Gc Twitchell from Committee for A Better New Orleans. We talked community engagement, Mardi Gras, and a bittersweet update. Check out the interview here, or catch in on the air on 102.3 WHIV FM on Wednesday at 4:00 PM!

10/12/2020

Check out my most recent interview with Eye On Surveillance. Learn more about supporting ordanance 33021 and stay informed of future Eye On Surveillance (EOS) actions, events, and ways to plug into the fight against the expansion of surveillance in New Orleans. Check them out here: https://eyeonsurveillance.org/

The show will also air on 102.3 WHIV FM on Wednesday at 4:00 PM and the City Council vote is October 15th!

10/06/2020

Great interview with 826 New Orleans! You can watch here or listen live on 102.3 WHIV FM on Wednesday at 4:00 PM.

Check them out here: https://826neworleans.org/

09/25/2020

Awesome interview with Janell and Funsho about the Master Natauralist program. Check them out at Louisiana Master Naturalists of Greater New Orleans and http://www.louisianamasternaturalistgno.org/

09/24/2020

09/19/2020

Rest in power, Madam Justice. VOTEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE Y'ALL.

09/17/2020

Super important dates fast approaching, y'all:

EARLY VOTING
Nov. 3, 2020
Presidential General and Open Congressional Primary Election
◾Early voting is Oct. 20-27 (excluding Sunday, Oct. 25) from 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m.

◾The deadline to register to vote in person or by mail is Oct. 5.

◾ The deadline to register to vote through the GeauxVote Online Registration System (GeauxVote.com) is Oct. 13.

◾The deadline to request an absentee by mail ballot is Oct. 30 by 4:30 p.m. You can request an absentee by mail ballot online through our Voter Portal or in writing. To mail a request for an absentee ballot, please select and print the application that best meets your needs. 1. General absentee application 2. Disability application 3. Military/Overseas application

◾The deadline for a registrar of voters to receive a voted mail ballot is Nov. 2 by 4:30 p.m. (other than military and overseas voters).

MILITARY AND OVERSEAS VOTERS
Military and overseas citizen's requests for absentee ballots must be received by the registrar of voters no later than 4:30 p.m. CST one day prior to the scheduled election date.

The deadline for returning voted ballots to the registrar of voters office for an election are as follows:

by 8 p.m. on election day for military personnel;
by 8 p.m. on election day for U.S. citizens residing outside the U.S.; or
by 4:30 p.m. on the day before election day for all others.
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Voters who need help finding their polling location can call (504) 658-8300 or use the Louisiana Voter Portal

08/31/2020

08/31/2020

Great interview with Peace By Piece NOLA last week. Check them out here, or on 102.3 WHIV FM on Wednesday at 4:00 PM!

08/27/2020

Really fantastic, fairly comprehensive list of resources, organizations, and ways you can help and donate to Hurricane Laura recovery efforts. From Council-member Helena Moreno's office. https://hurricanelaura-moreno.carrd.co/?fbclid=IwAR0Jgorogpx1IH4y07WlfIVnNMAyfCzwQ4AAUUHLRLqspuFb0YL5l2DNcy0

Ways to engage and support the Hurricane Laura recovery process.

07/21/2020

Folks!! Here's an easy way to get involved with Nola to Angola even in Covidtimes!! Check out this awesome interview with Keni about participating in a virtual ride this fall. You can help raise the much needed funds so that folks who are imprisoned in Angola can still communicate with their loved ones.

Check 'em out at http://www.nolatoangola.org/

And tune in on Wednesday at 4:00 PM on 102.3 WHIV FM to hear the whole interview.

07/15/2020

Catch tomorrow's show a little early! Or tune in at 4:00 PM on 102.3 WHIV FM to hear about Women with a Vision, Inc. and their End the Epidemic "Get Loud" Louisiana campaign.

06/29/2020

This week on Voluntold Ya with Emily Leitzinger, learn from Court Watch NOLA. Simone and Veronica shared some data, ways to volunteer in this time of the Covid pandemic, and things you should do to ready yourself for the upcoming elections.

Learn more at Courtwatchnola.org and check out the zoom recording here:

Topic: Virtual Voluntold Ya!

Meeting Recording:
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05/29/2020

Wanna learn a little about Ronald McDonald House Charities of South Louisiana? Check out the video!

https://rmhc-sla.org/

05/27/2020

Things you can do. Right now.

Google whether your local police department currently outfits all on-duty police officers with a body-worn camera and requires that the…

05/18/2020

Vote by Mail Legislation - make your voice heard!!

https://actionnetwork.org/letters/hb419-on-519/?fbclid=IwAR2osWPNEyvmbVtHOpP9dC8JhFYIjJu_hupxu4I06jalOKQd_u_-Wtg2nMg

House Bill 419 by Representative Mandie Landry would expand access to Voting by mail in Louisiana. Louisiana currently allows people to vote by mail if they have an "excuse" such as age or illness. Rep. Landry's bill would expand the ability to vote absentee by mail to include all eligible voters. 3...

05/11/2020

unCommon Construction uses the build process to empower youth to lead the workforce after high school or college. Check them out at https://uncommonconstruction.org/

05/04/2020

Happy Thisday, y'all!

I had the pleasure of speaking with The Allstate Foundation regarding their partnership with Son of a Saint. In these crazy times, it's nice to hear from a funder - how they've supported a local nonprofit, and how they can continue to help them achive their mission. Check out the video interview here!

04/28/2020

Check out the NOLA Ready resource calendar!

https://ready.nola.gov/incident/coronavirus/calendar/?fbclid=IwAR3x-548DYLcgIdQxGXjkr5PeExryZwueRsMAr6-Z1K1bpP8cxq9NFIIDHY

Use the "Participant Category" filter to limit the resources displayed. Click on the text of the the category that applies to you. You can add more by using the checkboxes.

04/27/2020

I had the great pleasure of interviewing Melissa Tyler with New Orleans Women & Children's Shelter about how they've continued to address the needs of their families during COVID-19. Check out the interview here!

04/23/2020

Check this out!

As COVID-19 continues to ravage our beloved city, we find comfort in the acts of kindness we are witnessing from our friends and neighbors. In true New Orleans fashion, citizens

04/16/2020

Had the pleasure of speaking with Joe & Jacob from UNITY of Greater New Orleans . UNITY has had to pivot to address the emergent needs of homeless folks during the CV19 pandemic. They need volunteers and food donations. Check 'em out and learn more: Unitygno.org

04/15/2020

​ "Doctors and social workers and school counselors are referring their patients and clients and students to our mutual aid network's phone hotline. This is not a joke. This is the realest thing I will ever write. We need the love we feel for one another to become actions. Fight now for the lives...

04/13/2020

Volunteer request!!

Please see attached “short” registration forms for both medical and nonmedical volunteers with LAVA (Louisiana Volunteers in Action). LAVA works to recruit, credential, train, manage and deploy volunteers (medical and non-medical) to assist during emergencies and day to day activities by providing additional staff to meet health/medical surge needs. LAVA is currently seeking interested individuals and perhaps you, or someone you know, may be interested. Please complete the appropriate form and send to me (Penny Cuneo), or you may register directly at www.lava.dhh.louisiana.gov

We appreciate your consideration and willingness to help.

LAVA is administered by the Louisiana Department of Health, Office of Public Health. LAVA works to recruit, credential, train, manage and deploy volunteers (medical and non-medical) to assist during emergencies and day to day activities by providing additional staff to meet health/medical surge need...

04/07/2020

Today I had the pleasure of interviewing Alexis with The Krewe of Red Beans. They're doing incredible work: supporting our local musicians, restaurants - and all while feeding our front line medical healthcare workers.

Check out how you can get involved, follow them on social media, and listen to the interview here!

https://www.feedthefrontlinenola.org/
https://www.instagram.com/redbeansparade/

We're a 501(c)(3) organization working to feed hospital workers across New Orleans, employ out-of-work musicians/artists, and support locally-owned restaurants during the COVID-19 crisis.

04/03/2020

Artists helping students!

https://whereyat.com/local-artists-paint-desks-as-gifts-for-homeschooled-children?fbclid=IwAR3yM-Mkkg-dbQU-i7-MDoJuAVQ6qK7N3riBcJOa618x-FGWnox5n5TBN0M

Local artists are salvaging desks and refinishing and decorating them as gifts for Jefferson Parish school children, to give them a place to work while they are being homeschooled during the sta