Help North Valley Caring Center with their Breakfast Program
Volunteer in North Valley Caring Center's Breakfast Program to help prepare and serve a warm meal to local homeless and hungry families! To sign-up, visit: https://www.nvcsinc.org/volunteer
Distribute Food at Second Harvest Food Bank of Orange County’s Distribution Center
Help Second Harvest Food Bank of Orange County bring consistent, nutritious food to those experiencing hunger in Orange County by participating in a variety of projects in our Distribution Center. All food is ultimately distributed to individuals and families in Orange County. Together you are creating a future in which no one goes hungry! Currently, the Distribution Center volunteer opportunity is only available to people who are: Fully vaccinated OR provide proof of negative COVID-19 test taken within 72 hours prior to the volunteer shift* and 13 years old and above. To volunteer, visit: https://feedoc.volunteerhub.com/?format=0&filter={%22eventGroupId%22:46333}
Distribute Food at Second Harvest Food Bank of Orange County’s Distribution Center
Help Second Harvest Food Bank of Orange County bring consistent, nutritious food to those experiencing hunger in Orange County by participating in a variety of projects in our Distribution Center. All food is ultimately distributed to individuals and families in Orange County. Together you are creating a future in which no one goes hungry! Currently, the Distribution Center volunteer opportunity is only available to people who are: Fully vaccinated OR provide proof of negative COVID-19 test taken within 72 hours prior to the volunteer shift* and 13 years old and above. To volunteer, visit: https://feedoc.volunteerhub.com/?format=0&filter={%22eventGroupId%22:46333}
Help at The Giving Farm with Community Action Partnership of Orange County Food Bank
Every person that volunteers with The Giving Farm will be an empowering force to helping change the community. Volunteers will be working on an 8-acre farm supporting the day-to-day operations such as planting, weeding, and harvesting to help in providing approximately 200,000 pounds of produce annually to our community members most in need. Work will consist of repetitive manual labor such as kneeling down to plant transplants and bending over to remove unwanted plant debris. Materials will be provided. Volunteers must be free of any common flu symptoms, i.e. fever or cough. Dress Code: You will be working on a farm, wear comfortable clothes that you don’t mind getting dirty. Closed toe-shoes (work boots or hiking boots preferred). Thick long pants and long-sleeved shirts preferred. Sun protection (hat, sunglasses, sunscreen). Further information will be sent via email after registering to volunteer. To participate, visit: https://capoc.volunteerhub.com/
Assemble Boxes of Food for Low-Income Seniors
Every person that volunteers with the OC Food Bank will be an empowering force to helping change the community. Volunteers will be working on assembly lines packing a variety of food items into boxes that will be serving approximately 25,500 low-income seniors monthly. These boxes are eventually distributed to over 70 sites all throughout Orange County and surrounding areas. This is a high energy, fast-paced event well loved by volunteers. Thyey are currently adhering to CDC guidelines & practicing social distancing requirements. Please note that masks, gloves, & hand sanitizer are available. Important: Due to safety measures we require volunteer groups to register each volunteer individually for an event. All volunteers must register as individuals. To fidn out more, visit: https://capoc.volunteerhub.com/
Sort Clothes with Rescate Family Rescue Center
Help the Rescate Family Rescue Center sort through donated clothes! To sign-up, visit: https://www.rescatefamilycenter.org/volunteer
Organize Pantry with Rescate Family Rescue Center
Help the Rescate Family Rescue Center stock their pantry shelves! To sign-up, visit: https://www.rescatefamilycenter.org/volunteer
Sort and Distribute Food at Salvation Army Glendale’s Food Pantry
The Salvation Army Glendale's Food Pantry program serves hundreds of invidiuals and families every month. They have recently transitioned into a 'marketplace' system, which gives their clients the independence to choose their own food options. In order to serve the community, Salvation Army Glendale need volunteers to help maintain the pantry by spending a couple of hours each week performing one (or more) of the following tasks: 1. Sort incoming food donations by type. 2. Place sorted foods in the designated area. 3. Help restock the marketplace floor as needed. 4. Assist/interact with clients. They have opportunities available Monday through Friday. Volunteers under 18 years old need to be supervised by an adult. Additionally, this opportunity involves the lifting of light weight items such as canned food, bread, etc. This is a great opportunity to bless the community! To learn more, visit: https://volunteer.usawest.org/OpportunityDetail.aspx?ID=2525
Volunteer at the St. Francis Center
Volunteers play a vital role in supporting every aspect of St. Francis Center’s daily operations, from working directly with homeless and extremely low-income program guests, to helping organize donations of food and clothing, and even providing administrative assistance. Having volunteers work the “front lines” of our programs solidifies their connection with guests and allows them to see firsthand how SFC meets the immediate needs of the families and individuals served. ll potential volunteers must complete the Volunteer Application and contact the Volunteer Coordinator directly via email before your volunteer opportunity at SFC. NO WALK-IN VOLUNTEERS WILL BE ACCEPTED. They are happy to host volunteers ages 8+ (parent/guardian supervision required for volunteers ages 8-13). To learn more, visit: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/10QJesZNZZDRR6fRGI-Zu21oP68eRMmoOvxdxeaxuO-s/edit#gid=69710429
Volunteer at The Center in Hollywood
The Center in Hollywood is looking for volunteers! Whether you want to volunteer you skills, help plan events, volunteer reguarly, or volunteer with a group, The Center in Hollywood has various opportunities for you to take part in! To learn more and to sign-up, visit: http://thecenterinhollywood.org/volunteer/
Volunteer for the The LA Regional Food Bank
Volunteering at the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank is one of the best volunteer opportunities in LA. By donating a few hours of your time, you’ll help them provide food for the 2 million people in Los Angeles County who face food insecurity. Volunteers help by boxing, sorting and gleaning food that is later distributed through their network of more than 600 agency partners to neighbors in need. Groups and individuals can easily register through their website. There are many ways for groups and individuals to get involved. Minimum age requirement is 18 and all volunteers must register online. On behalf of the Food Bank, they thank their volunteers who donated their time helping on-site at the Food Bank and at food distribution sites. To register to volunteer, visit: https://www.lafoodbank.org/volunteer/#requirements
Sort Through Donations with Union Rescue Mission
Union Resuce Mission needs your help with the donations they receive! Volunteers will assist with sorting clothes/household items/books/toys/other donations for Thrift Stores. You can serve the entire shift or a partial shift. They are happy to have you whenever they can. To sign-up, visit: https://www.cervistech.com/acts/console.php?console_id=0267&console_type=event&ht=1
Farm at Harvest Solutions Farm with Second Harvest Food Bank of Orange County
Join Second Harvest Food Bank of Orange County as they plant, harvest, weed and maintain the fields of the Harvest Solutions Farm located just down the road from their food bank in Irvine, CA! Currently, the volunteer opportunity is only available to people who are fully vaccinated or provide proof of a negative COVID test taken within 72 hours prior to volunteer shifts and 13 years old and above. Participants can provide our Volunteer Department with a negative COVID test result within 72 hours prior to the volunteer shift via email at [email protected] or at check-in the day of the event. If you are a volunteer between the ages of 13 and 17 years old, please notify our Volunteer Team at [email protected] so that we can reserve a space for you and provide you with the necessary documents to volunteer. Additionally, there needs to be at least one adult over the age of 21 per ten minors between the ages of 13-17. To volunteer, sign-up at: https://feedoc.volunteerhub.com/?format=0&filter={%22eventGroupId%22:201924}
Work at the Access Center with Safe Place fo Youth
Volunteers are absolutely essential to SPY’s mission. They’re in need of volunteers to participate in shifts at their Access Center on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. There are two shifts, from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm or from 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm. Responsibilities and opportunities include things like: Run check-in or the desk. Greet youth as they arrive or help them make sure youth access the showers they need. Monitor the Clothing Closet. Each day, youth members can select one outfit from the clothing closet. Get involved with Healing Arts or the Digital Arts Lab. Volunteers with a passion for arts, yoga, graphic design or more may find this volunteering opportunity especially rewarding. Outreach. Engage with street-based youth out in the community alongside one of their Outreach and Engagement Case Managers, providing access to survival resources and SPY's onsite programs. Housing Sites. Support the clothing closet, donation transport, and more across each of their housing sites. And more! There are often done-in-a-day projects and special volunteer opportunities if you’re looking for ways to get involved outside of Access Center hours. To volunteer, sign-up at: https://www.safeplaceforyouth.org/volunteer_opportunities
Work at the Access Center with Safe Place fo Youth
Volunteers are absolutely essential to SPY’s mission. They’re in need of volunteers to participate in shifts at their Access Center on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. There are two shifts, from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm or from 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm. Responsibilities and opportunities include things like: Run check-in or the desk. Greet youth as they arrive or help them make sure youth access the showers they need. Monitor the Clothing Closet. Each day, youth members can select one outfit from the clothing closet. Get involved with Healing Arts or the Digital Arts Lab. Volunteers with a passion for arts, yoga, graphic design or more may find this volunteering opportunity especially rewarding. Outreach. Engage with street-based youth out in the community alongside one of their Outreach and Engagement Case Managers, providing access to survival resources and SPY's onsite programs. Housing Sites. Support the clothing closet, donation transport, and more across each of their housing sites. And more! There are often done-in-a-day projects and special volunteer opportunities if you’re looking for ways to get involved outside of Access Center hours. To volunteer, sign-up at: https://www.safeplaceforyouth.org/volunteer_opportunities
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. For more info please visit: https://aplahealth.org/get-involved/volunteer/
Pack Food Bags for North Hollywood Interfaith Food Pantry
Help North Hollywood Interfaith Food Pantry pack food bags to give to those in need. You will make "Cooking" or "Non-Cooking" Bags in groups of 10, and load them onto shelving in the cage adjacent to the packing cage. Groups must be limited to 3, Masks must be worn at all times, and open-toed footwear is prohibited. You must be vaccinated and boosted to volunteer - proof needed. To sign-up, visit: https://www.signupgenius.com/index.cfm?go=s.signup&urlid=60b0a4ba5a82fa5fa7-pack&view=calendar&mo=1651359600
Help North Valley Caring Center with their Breakfast Program
Volunteer in North Valley Caring Center's Breakfast Program to help prepare and serve a warm meal to local homeless and hungry families! To sign-up, visit: https://www.nvcsinc.org/volunteer
Join North Valley Caring Center with their Oureach Meals
Volunteer in North Valley Caring Center's Outreach Meals program! Every Wednesday night approximately 240 meals are prepared and delivered to homeless families in local motels and those living on the streets in the North East Valley.To sign-up, visit: https://www.nvcsinc.org/volunteer
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. For more info please visit: https://aplahealth.org/get-involved/volunteer/
Featured Projects
Lend a Hand at Big Sunday’s Greatest Hits Volume II
Big Sunday ,
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(323)549-9944
Big Sunday will be hosting their second Greatest Hits Event at the great Evergreen Avenue Elementary School in Boyle Heights on Saturday, May 14, 12pm-3pm. We’ll be doing all kinds of helping, giving and beautifying activities for – and with – this Evergreen community. All ages welcome. All activities will be outdoors. Click here to sign up: https://bigsundayorg.wufoo.com/forms/z1qcok690o4mous/