Help Out at Laura’s House
Laura's House provides shelter and resources for women and children affected by domestic violence. Consider volunteering to help them with outreatch, event preparation, running their thrift store, or anything else that catches your eye! Volunteers age 16+ can volunteer independently in a Non-Direct Service Role and a Direct Service Role. All volunteers age 18+ in both Non-Direct and Direct-Client Services Roles will be required to complete a background check. You can even serve as an advocate after taking some training classes! For the volunteer form, and more information, visit their website here: https://www.laurashouse.org/volunteer-opportunities
Support Ending the Cycle of Homelessness with Lighthouse Social Service Center
Support Lighthouse Social Service Center's goal of ending the cycle of homelessness through volunteering! They provide comprehensive resources for folks at-risk or expierencing homelessness and give them the opportunitity to find and sustain permanent housing. Volunteers make all this work possible by helping out where they can! Currently, Lighthouse needs help in the following areas: social Media Support, fundraisers, interns, mentors, special Events, community outreach, and volunteer guest speakers. Visit their website to fill out the volunteer application form today! https://lighthouse-ssc.org/how-to-help/volunteer-opportunities.html
Become a Health and Wellbeing Volunteer at LINC Housing
LINC housing approaches affordable housing in a nuanced and complete way. They not only build affordable housing buildings, but they provide services so that all tenants feel supported, seen, and heard. Volunteer with their Health and Wellbeing team today! You will sustain the physical and mental health of seniors so as to improve their quality of life and further their ability to live independently. Some responsibilitites include: building relationships and trust with residents and property management, reviewing all necessary material prior to services, purchasing needed materials and submit expense reports for reimbursement / notify RSC of supplies needed, setting-up and cleaning-up of program space, facilitating program activities, setting a good example by being punctual, enthusiastic and helpful, performing community outreach and marketing for Linc Housing resident services programs and, reporting on program outcomes to manager. Be at least 16 years of age (exceptions to be made at volunteer coordinators discretion). To apply, fill out their volunteer application form online! https://www.linchousing.org/volunteer
Become a Graphic Design Volunteer at LINC Housing
LINC housing approaches affordable housing in a nuanced and complete way. They not only build affordable housing buildings, but they provide services so that all tenants feel supported, seen, and heard. The volunteer objective is to maintain and expand Linc Housing's communications with our staff, board of directors, key stakeholders in the housing industry, and volunteers. They will do this by developing new communications for online fundraising and through this, they will build experience and samples of work to expand career skills and references. For more information and to apply, fill out their volunteer application form online! https://www.linchousing.org/volunteer
Become a Food Distributor Volunteer at LINC Housing
LINC housing approaches affordable housing in a nuanced and complete way. They not only build affordable housing buildings, but they provide services so that all tenants feel supported, seen, and heard. Volunteer with their food distribution team today! You will provide quality food items including fresh products to residents and assist in the sorting and packing of various food donations.. Some responsibilitites include: Sorting, packing, and distributing items in an orderly manner, ensuring product quality - check expiration dates and food damage etc, and unloading items from the vehicle upon arrival (if necessary). For more information and to apply, fill out their volunteer application form online! https://www.linchousing.org/volunteer
Help Distribute Food with the LA Food Bank
Since 1973, the Los Angeles Food Bank has been providing those without access to consistent healthy and nutrious meals options to not go hungry. They serve around 800,000 people in Los Angeles County DAILY, and are only able to do that with the force of their 15,000 or so volunteers. Sign up for their volunteer opportunitites today! Visit their website to register for the day that works best for you! https://www.cervistech.com/acts/console.php?console_type=event&console_id=0338&cat_id=&filter_choice=&cal_choice=&res_choice=&res_code=&source=
Volunteer at My Friend’s Place
Volunteer at My Friend’s Place! Each year, more than 1,000 volunteers participate in providing life-changing services to homeless youth in Los Angeles at My Friend’s Place. Help youth experiencing homelessness move toward wellness, stability and self-sufficiency. Some age restrictions may apply. To volunteer, visit: https://www.myfriendsplace.org/volunteer
Become a Volunteer at the Salvation Army’s Red Shield Youth & Community Center
Make a difference in the community and volunteer today!The Salvation Army Red Shield Youth & Community Center has the perfect volunteer opportunity to meet your interests.Volunteering is one of the most enjoyable things you'll ever do. Not to mention, one of the most fulfilling. With your unique skills and experience, you can volunteer to be a part of the team that is positively impacting lives on a daily basis. Salvation Army LA Red Shield volunteers are held to the same standards as our employees including application, background check, Child Safe training, and orientation. All volunteers must be at least 16 years old. To volunteer, visit: https://laredshield.salvationarmy.org/LARedShield/volunteer
Donate to Support The Salvation Army Salvation Army’s Red Shield Youth & Community Center
The Salvation Army Red Shield Youth & Community Center exists to meet human need wherever, whenever and however they can. When you give locally, you ensure that the people in this community get the help they need. To donate, visit: https://give-cas.salvationarmy.org/give/203945/#!/donation/checkout
Volunteer at the The Door of Hope
Volunteer at the Door of Hope! Their vision is for healing and hope to abound in the community. Everyone has unique skills and giftings, and efforts are strengthened through your partnership. They invite you to make a difference with them in supporting families facing homelessness to transform their lives. Everyone is much stronger together than they could ever do alone. To learn more, visit: https://doorofhope.us/waystogetinvolved/
Get Involved with The Midnight Mission
Volunteer at The Midnight MIssion! Volunteers are an integral part of how The Midnight Mission is able to continue serving those in need across Los Angeles. Volunteering with them gives their guests and program participants much needed support to build a bridge to self-sufficiency and is an extremely rewarding experience for you. Groups of volunteers are needed every day to help with meal services, giveaways and other special projects. To sign-up, visit: https://www.midnightmission.org/get-involved/volunteer/
Featured Projects
Lend a Hand at Big Sunday’s Greatest Hits Volume II
Big Sunday ,
davidmcb@bigsunday.org,
(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/