Projects tagged with "Volunteers"

Host a Clothing Drive for Ascencia

Grab your friends, classmates or co-workers and host a donation drive! They are running low on new clothing to give their clients once they enter their shelter. Often when new clients arrive, the only clothes they own are what they are wearing. They'd love to welcome clients with a fresh new set of clothes to wear while they wash their clothes and to make them feel more comfortable. Please donate sweatpants, athletic clothes, and undergarments of various sizes for men and women. Currently, they have high need for men’s underwear. New items only please. Contact volunteer@ascenciaca.org to get started

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Make Home Starter Kits for Ascencia

Welcome new clients as they move into their new homes by providing them with a home starter kit. Supplies for home starter kits can include plates, utensils, cups (dining); toilet paper, bathroom cleaning supplies, soap, shampoo, conditioner, towels (bathroom); laundry detergent, laundry basket, fabric softener (laundry); pots and pans, dishwashing soap, sponges, cooking utensils (kitchen). Contact volunteer@ascenciaca.org to get started

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Make Blankets for Ascencia’s Clients

As the winter approaches, blankets become an essential item to give to their clients and for their Outreach Team to pass out to individuals living on the street. You can collect bed sheets, throws, quilts, tie blankets etc. New items only please. Contact volunteer@ascenciaca.org to get started

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Food Pantry Volunteer APLA Health

The Vance North Necessities of Life Program (NOLP) provides groceries to over 1,700 clients who live on a limited income. Clients are able to access the food bank weekly, and take home five bags of groceries per visit. They receive a wide variety of predetermined items that include fresh dairy, frozen meats, fresh produce, and an assortment of canned and dry goods that cover 100% of weekly meals as well as hygiene items and cleaning supplies. NOLP is one of the largest programs at APLA Health, and have a number of opportunities for volunteers, such as distributing groceries to clients, pre-bagging groceries, filing, and stocking shelves. REQUIREMENTS: The desire to help improve the quality of life of low-income people with HIV. Enjoy working in a warehouse environment. Ability to maintain the highest level of confidentiality and professionalism. Outgoing personality, excellent communication skills. Bilingual Spanish helpful, as well as some knowledge of HIV/AIDS. Proof of negative tuberculosis test signed by a licensed California physician and dated within the last 12 months. Proof of COVID full vaccination. A person is fully vaccinated when they have received their booster dose or they received their initial vaccine series but are not yet eligible for their booster. Wear an approved face covering, as recommended by Los Angeles County Department of Public health. At the NOLP San Fernando Campus from Tuesday-Friday: 9 a.m.-6:30 p.m. For more info please visit: https://aplahealth.org/get-involved/volunteer/

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Nutrition/Administrative Volunteer APLA Health

Volunteer will interface with the nutritionist and site assistant in order to successfully offer administrative assistance to clients, volunteers, and staff. REQUIREMENTS: Ability to maintain the highest level of confidentiality and professionalism. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, filing, data entry, phone skills. Strong PC, MS Office, and online resources skills. Strong nutrition and administrative skills needed. For more info please visit: https://aplahealth.org/get-involved/volunteer/

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Special Events Volunteer for APLA Health

Assist with set-up, breakdown, directions, ticket sales, and other duties related to our special events. They accept both individual and group volunteers. Groups are encouraged to volunteer together. REQUIREMENTS: Should be flexible and willing to perform a variety of duties. Excellent people skills are required. A variety of shifts is available. They need both daytime and nighttime volunteers for most events. For more info please visit: https://aplahealth.org/get-involved/volunteer/

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Become a Top Chef for Alexandria House

Alexandria House's cooking program serves current residents and other members of the Alexandria House community. It is a wonderful treat for women living in residence when volunteers come to cook dinner! Just like you, they have a busy life with work, school and kids and can use a “night off “ too! Here are a few ways to participate as a Top Chef: Preparing dinner for 40 people at your site and dropping off at Alexandria House. Purchasing dinner from a local restaurant for 40 and having it delivered to Alexandria House. Purchasing dinner from one of our past residents for $250.00 and they will arrange to drop off at Alexandria House. Cooking dinner at Alexandria House with the following guidelines: A maximum of 6 volunteers in a group. Please practice social distancing guidelines. No children under the age of 12 allowed at this time. All teens must show proof of vaccination. Click here to see the complete guideline for our Top Chef Program. Click here for more info: https://www.alexandriahouse.org/volunteer

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Volunteer at Alexandria House’s After School Program

Alexandria House's after-school program needs volunteers to help students (grades K-5) with homework, reading activities, and enrichment projects. Volunteers should be at least high school age, but will consider mature middle school students. For more info please visit: https://www.alexandriahouse.org/volunteer

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Volunteer at Alexandria House’s Child Care Program

Volunteers support their child care staff in working with infants and toddlers ages 0-4 doing various activities from reading to outdoor play. Experience working with infants and toddlers is highly recommended. For more info please visit: https://www.alexandriahouse.org/volunteer

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Host an In-Kind Donation Drive for Aviva Center

Host a drive at your workplace, place of worship or with family and friends to collect new items throughout the year. Supplies – from Kindergarten to college, Toiletries & Hygiene – from baby to adult, Household cleaning and laundry products, Clothing and shoes, Food and transportation gift cards. For more info, visit https://aviva.org/volunteer/

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Help Organize Aviva Center’s Quarterly Resource Giveaway

Help organize their Quarterly Resource Giveaway event, take inventory, sort donated items or donate school supplies for families in need before the school year begins. For more info, visit https://aviva.org/volunteer/

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Lead Enrichment Classes at Aviva Center

Lead virtual children’s activities or workshops for youth and adults. As a member of Aviva’s team, you will be expected to contribute your positive attitude, a commitment to the program, and professionalism. For more info, visit https://aviva.org/volunteer/

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Host a Drive for Baby2Baby

Due to COVID-19, Baby2Baby is only collecting NEW donations of diapers, wipes, formula and hygiene items (e.g soap, shampoo and toothpaste) to address the most critical needs from families impacted by the pandemic. Get in touch if you’d like to host a drive to collect and drop off these items! Visit: https://baby2baby.org/get-involved/

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Morning Circle-Up Volunteer for Back On My Feet

Are you a morning person? They need morning volunteers! Come out early to run, jog or walk between one to four miles with their members 1-3 times a week. For more info please visit: https://backonmyfeet.org/get-involved/volunteer/

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Become a Career Coach for Back On My Feet

Do you have one hour a week to instill confidence, insight, encouragement and inspiration? Become a Career Coach! Each Career Coach is matched with a member early in their Back on My Feet journey. You share their knowledge on interview skills, resume building and other workforce development opportunities to help the member achieve their individual employment goals. For more info please visit: https://backonmyfeet.org/get-involved/volunteer/

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Become a Workshop Volunteer for Back On My Feet

Do you have the ability to create, present and lead engaging professional development workshops? Partner with Back on my Feet as a Workshop Facilitator! Deliver workshops that educate and empower members to apply learned skills to their unique lives. For more info please visit: https://backonmyfeet.org/get-involved/volunteer/

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Become a Skill Specialist for Back On My Feet

Are you an expert in a field that could benefit their members? Join their community of skilled volunteers! Their members are capable of meaningful work, but they experience barriers other than homelessness and housing insecurity that impact their ability to get back on their feet, including criminal justice system involvement, credit issues, addiction, mental health support, among others. For more info please visit: https://backonmyfeet.org/get-involved/volunteer/

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Casa Libre Mentorship Program

Looking to make a difference in the world? Thank you for your interest in volunteering with the Center for Human Rights & Constitutional Law, Inc. Your participation at Casa Libre allows them to better serve their community and assist those in great need. Note: will require a background check. They are looking for Academic Tutoring in the following: ESL -High School Math- High School Science- High School History. Creative Workshops in Painting/Fine Art, Graphic Design, Photography, Cinema, Music, Cooking, Writing and more. Sports coaching in Surfing, Hiking, Snowboarding, Soccer, Swimming and more. Field Trips to Sporting Events, ​Museums, Movies, Cultural Performances, Tours and more. ***​Most of our residents speak Spanish as their first language, so Spanish fluency is helpful, but not required for mentors*** If interested then Please fill out the Volunteer Form here: https://casalibrela.org/volunteer

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Provide Job Training and Job Placement for Casa Libre

Job Training/Job Placement for their residents is often need to earn a living right after graduating high school and transitioning out of Casa Libre once they turn 18 years old. Hands-on training in a work environment is one of the best tools for success and a secure job is even better as they begin to navigate life as an adult. ​***Please note: All mentors will require a background check.***​Most of our residents speak Spanish as their first language, so Spanish fluency is helpful, but not required for mentors*** If interested then Please fill out the Volunteer Form here: https://casalibrela.org/volunteer

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Join the Casa Libre Restoration Project

Built in 1901, Casa Libre was designed by renowned architect John Parkinson, designer of the Los Angeles Coliseum, Los Angeles City Hall, and Union Station. With vaulted ceilings and curved walls throughout, the 10,000-square-foot Gothic mansion is an architectural masterpiece. ​After its 1996 purchase by the Center for Human Rights and Constitutional Law, Inc., Casa Libre was renovated with updated plumbing, electrical systems, ADA compliance, fire-alarm system, and more. As is the case with all historic buildings, Casa Libre requires constant maintenance and upkeep to preserve its historic integrity. ​Do you have restoration experience? Are you a contractor? Or do you want to give back to your community?​How you can volunteer:​ Painting, Landscaping, Material Donations (paint, equipment, tools, etc.), Construction (License required), Electrical (License required), Plumbing (License required).

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