High Voltage

High Voltage is a volunteer nonprofit agency that provides educational and recreational programs for youth, families and senior citizens.  Established in 2003 in New Orleans, Louisiana, High Voltage is a volunteer organization dedicated to providing educational and recreational programs for youth, families and senior citizens. Our organization's overarching mission is to provide intergenerational programs that contribute to the well-being of the community's youth and senior citizens. High Voltage focuses on delivering learning and recreational initiatives to empower disadvantaged youth, helping them build character and recognize their inherent strengths. Students enrolled in these programs have the opportunity to earn high school, college and medical school community service credit.

GiveNOLA Day Donation Levels:  

High Voltage Hero                                                          $10 

Activities for Seniors                                                      $20

Bags of Hope for the Unhoused:                                   $25 

College Student Internship Support                             $50 

Technology Improvement                                            $200 

Meals for 100 Senior Citizens                                       $250 

Disaster Relief and Community Improvement           $500

Testimonials

Hi, I am Sonia a graduate of the University of Maryland.  I completed an internship extending from summer through fall of 2025.  I was trusted with meaningful responsibilities in marketing, including creating social media content and managing newsletters. I was encouraged to think strategically, analyze results, and contribute ideas that directly supported the organization’s mission. This hands-on experience helped me strengthen my professional skills while gaining a deeper understanding of how nonprofit work creates real community impact. The High Voltage team is supportive, collaborative, and genuinely invested in student learning. I’m grateful for the opportunity to grow professionally while contributing to programs that truly make a difference in communities across Louisiana.

-Sonia Chen

"Hi , I'm Kailyn a graduate of Southern University at New Orleans. I started volunteering as a part of my graduation requirement and throughout the experience, I have met many wonderful and welcoming people and have been apart of quite a few great community events that I have really enjoyed. My experience volunteering with High Voltage has been so impactful and educational, that I plan to continue to volunteering with High Voltage for many years.

-Kailyn Pennington