Volunteering is an excellent opportunity to put your time and talents to use. Below are a list of volunteer opportunities that may fit your interest and skills.
At Step Up on Second, volunteers are an integral part of our program. Volunteers run weekly interest groups for our members (like creative writing and art) as well as help out in our kitchen, assist in day-to-day member services and other important activities. If you are interested in volunteering at Step Up, please see more information on our website at http://www.stepuponsecond.org/jobs.cfm.
Volunteer needs at Westside Food Bank include: office interns 2 hours a week, min. 4 weeks, food sorters on an as needed basis – (volunteers provide contact information to be called for upcoming food sorting events), and drivers with their own vehicles willing to pick up and deliver food for about 1 hour a week, minimum 1 year commitment preferred. Please contact Genevieve Riutort 310-828-6016 ext. 18 genevieve@westsidefoodbankca.org for office internships, and Allison Griffith 310-828-6016 ext. 12, allison@westsidefoodbankca.org for all other volunteers.
Venice Community Housing Corporation is currently seeking the following volunteers: Experienced construction workers, plumbers and electricians for the HandyWorker program. Social Work intern to develop a community resource and referral handbook. Housing/Urban Planning intern for affordable housing program. Tutors for middle-school students. Anyone interested in volunteering for this or any other VCHC programs should contact sandy@vchcorp.org
Volunteer and help change lives! Chrysalis has depended on the generosity of people like you to carry out its mission of helping economically disadvantaged and homeless individuals become self-sufficient through employment opportunities. Volunteers have always been the driving force behind Chrysalis, giving generously of their time and talent to serve in a variety of ways. To become a volunteer, please make an appointment to come in and speak with our Program & Volunteer Coordinator, Piper Kamins, at 310-392-4117 ext. 332. Here’s just a few ways to get involved: Job Readiness Classes, Mock Interviews, Assist/ help clients in the computer lab, New Client Orientations, Resume Writing, Computer Classes, Special Events. We will provide training in all volunteer responsibilities.
At the Salvation Army Westwood Transitional Village, volunteers are not limited to one area: they assist in many ways. They report to our volunteer coordinator and activities that have been set for that time frame will be assigned to them. Examples of volunteer assignments are as follows:
Holiday dinners, Evening receptionist duties, children recreational activities, and reading to/arts and crafts with the children.
OPCC’s projects each have volunteer needs. Those needs vary, with some requiring training before you can help at the project. To learn more about our volunteer opportunities please visit our website at www.opcc.org and click on the “Get Involved” page. There you will find the project’s general needs and who to contact for more information. If you have a group that would like to do a project, please call our Development Department at 310-264-6646. |
