Become a Certified Advocate for the East Los Angeles Women’s Center
The mission of the East Los Angeles Women’s Center is to ensure that all women, girls and their families live in a place of safety, health, and personal well-being, free from violence and abuse, with equal access to necessary health services and social support, with an emphasis on Latino communities. In order to assist the organization, you can become a volunteer-advocate. Volunteer-advocates provide crisis intervention, advocacy, education, and referrals to survivors of sexual assault, domestic violence, human trafficking, and those impacted by homelessness. They answer crisis calls on ELAWC’s 24 hour Crisis Hotline and respond in person to hospitals, police stations, and the court to provide one-on-one support to survivors and significant others. If you have any questions please email the Training & Volunteer Coordinator, Vanessa Marroquin at vmarroquin@elawc.org or call 323.526.5819 ×121. Application to volunteer can be found at: https://www.elawc.org/volunteer
Become a Volunteer at the Karsh Family Social Service Center
Located in one of Los Angeles’s most dense, diverse, and economically challenged neighborhoods,
the Karsh Center offers multiple services under one roof. At the Karsh Center, clients can access
dental care, vision care, mental health services, pro bono legal services, grief support, healthy and
nutritious groceries, clothing vouchers, baby supplies, and other resources, as well as learn about
additional regional service providers from Karsh Center volunteers. In order to make this all possible, the Karsh Center needs your help. You can give back in a variety of different volunteer opportunities that can be found here: https://karshcenter.org/volunteer/
Donate Non-Perishables for Thanksgiving to LA Family Housing
Give the gift of a new tradition with LA Family Housing. Empower individuals and families experiencing homelessness to make Thanksgiving special. Donate nonperishable Thanksgiving themed snacks (chips, cookies, granola etc.), a $20.00 gift card, and place the items in a reusable bag for our participants who do not have access to heating a meal. Drop off by Tuesday, November 16th. To coordinate drop off please contact DonateGoods@LAFH.org or call 818.220.6936.
Write Holiday Cards from Home for LA Family Housing
Uplift adults trasitioning out of homelessness during the holiday season. Holidays can get lonely for some people. Let them know you care by sending holiday themed cards.
Make Holiday Sweet Treats for People Transitioning out of Homelessness with LA Family Housing
Make desserts in your home to show love and holiday spirit. Drop off individually wrapped delicious holiday treats for those transitioning out of homelessness. Store bought is great too! Sign Up online today. https://lafh.org/volunteer
Make Thanksgiving Dessert for LA Family Housing
Make Thanksgiving Dinner special for participants in our Bridge Housing Sites by providing a delicious dessert to end their meal. Make or purchase your favorite baked goods and drop them off (individually packaged please!) on Tuesday, November 23rd by 12pm Noon.
Volunteer as a Warehouse Sorter with Union Rescue Mission
Help Union Rescue Mission 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. Plenty of parking is available and it is free. Sign up here: https://www.cervistech.com/acts/webreg/eventdetail.php?event_id=1480&org_id=0267&event_category_id=&keyword=&sort=&zip=&zip_radius=5&source=&filter_choice=&cal_choice=&cal_year=2022&cal_month=9&res_choice=&console_mode=console&res_code=&disp_status=open&filter_date=None&filter_start_time=&filter_end_time=
Volunteer for Evening Childcare with Union Rescue Mission (Angeles House)
Union Rescue Mission is looking for volunteers to be roles models, loving, very hands-on and ready to spend quality time with children 0-5 years old. Why do they need childcare? Their sheltered Mom's have committed to a program and attend transformational classes. Angeles House offers childcare so that these mom's have zero distractions and can focus on their recovery. Duties include assisting with activities that we make available for the day. such as walks or outdoor play where they need extra supervision. Volunteers must be willing to squat and be outdoors for at least 30 minutes. While indoors, they must be willing to be at eye level with the children to engage. Please Note: A background check is required. Please reach out to volunteer@urm.org for background check instructions. The portal will not allow you to register without first passing the background check.. Find out more and sign up here: https://www.cervistech.com/acts/webreg/eventdetail.php?event_id=1604&org_id=0267&event_category_id=&keyword=&sort=&zip=&zip_radius=5&source=&filter_choice=&cal_choice=&cal_year=2022&cal_month=9&res_choice=&console_mode=console&res_code=&disp_status=open&filter_date=None&filter_start_time=&filter_end_time=jhttps://www.cervistech.com/acts/webreg/eventdetail.php?event_id=1604&org_id=0267&event_category_id=&keyword=&sort=&zip=&zip_radius=5&source=&filter_choice=&cal_choice=&cal_year=2022&cal_month=9&res_choice=&console_mode=console&res_code=&disp_status=open&filter_date=None&filter_start_time=&filter_end_time=
Volunteer for Afternoon Childcare with Union Rescue Mission (Hope Gardens)
Union Rescue Mission is looking for volunteers to be roles models, loving, very hands-on and ready to spend quality time with children 0-5 years old. Why do they need childcare? Their sheltered Mom's have committed to a program and attend transformational classes. Hope Gardens offers childcare so that these mom's have zero distractions and can focus on their recovery. Duties include assisting with activities that we make available for the day. such as walks or outdoor play where they need extra supervision. Volunteers must be willing to squat and be outdoors for at least 30 minutes. While indoors, they must be willing to be at eye level with the children to engage. Please Note: Background Check Is Required. Find out more and sign up here: https://www.cervistech.com/acts/webreg/eventdetail.php?event_id=1669&org_id=0267&event_category_id=&keyword=&sort=&zip=&zip_radius=5&source=&filter_choice=&cal_choice=&cal_year=2022&cal_month=9&res_choice=&console_mode=console&res_code=&disp_status=open&filter_date=None&filter_start_time=&filter_end_time=
Volunteer to Strengthen our Community with Community Organized Relief Effort (CORE)
For more than a decade, the dedication of CORE’s global teams has fueled life-saving efforts supporting marginalized and vulnerable communities on the frontlines of crises and developing paths to long-term recovery. Now, CORE is offering a unique opportunity to get involved. Their growing CORE Reserves community is made up of passionate individuals interested in contributing their unique skills to support and strengthen their communities. Must be 18 years or older. For more information, please go to: https://www.coreresponse.org/reserves
Volunteer for Morning Childcare with Union Rescue Mission (Hope Gardens)
Union Rescue Mission is looking for volunteers to be roles models, loving, very hands-on and ready to spend quality time with children 0-5 years old. Why do they need childcare? Their sheltered Mom's have committed to a program and attend transformational classes. Hope Gardens offers childcare so that these mom's have zero distractions and can focus on their recovery. Duties include assisting with activities that we make available for the day. such as walks or outdoor play where they need extra supervision. Volunteers must be willing to squat and be outdoors for at least 30 minutes. While indoors, they must be willing to be at eye level with the children to engage. Please Note: Background Check Is Required. Find out more and sign up here: https://www.cervistech.com/acts/webreg/eventdetail.php?event_id=1668&org_id=0267&event_category_id=&keyword=&sort=&zip=&zip_radius=5&source=&filter_choice=&cal_choice=&cal_year=2022&cal_month=9&res_choice=&console_mode=console&res_code=&disp_status=open&filter_date=None&filter_start_time=&filter_end_time=
Maintain a Community Fridge with LA Community Fridges
The LA Community Fridges provide a variety of foods for EVERYONE! It is entirely community run and helps people from all walks of life access nutritionally complete food. Sign up for a cleaning shift at your local fridge! Feel free to sign up for one or many. Sign up here. https://community-fridge.bubbleapps.io/
Join Long Beach Community Table’s Food Delivery Team
If you have a reliable vehicle and regular free time one day during the week Mon.–Fri., then inquire about the Long Beach Community Table's Pickup Team! You'll collect bulk food donations at the same time and place(s) each week and transport them to various locations in Long Beach, such as senior residences, veteran communities, school campuses, sober living homes, churches, etc. 18+ only. For mroe info: https://www.longbeachcommunitytable.com/volunteer
Be a Part of a Local Garden Building Team with the Long Beach Community Table
Are you a master gardener or just love to dig in the dirt? Come help the Long Beach Community Table reach their goal of building at least one new urban garden per month at various locations around Long Beach! You can also volunteer to help garden hosts do their weekly harvesting to supply their weekend recipients with fresh, organically grown local produce. For more info: https://www.longbeachcommunitytable.com/volunteer
Become a Volunteer Mentor for Imagine LA
Once you raise your hand to volunteer, Imagine LA walks together with you through your application, interview, training, and screening. Imagine LA prepares all of their volunteer mentors to be the unconditional supporters that their families need. Finally, you meet your mentee and begin a meaningful, lasting relationship. Must be 21 or older.
Prep Community Meals with Hollywood Food Coalition
Volunteer at the Hollywood Food Coalition to help prep community meals! Tasks include: chopping vegetables, fruits, and other foods, repairing casseroles & soups, lifting and moving items, wrapping and packaging food items, helping clean, including wiping down surfaces, washing pots & pans, and sweeping floors. Volunteers must be 15 years or older. If you are interested in volunteering, please visit their website to sign up today! https://hofoco.org/community-dinner-prep-volunteer/
Serve Community Meals with Hollywood Food Coalition
Volunteer at the Hollywood Food Coalition to help prep community meals! Tasks include: chopping vegetables, fruits, and other foods, repairing casseroles & soups, lifting and moving items, wrapping and packaging food items, helping clean, including wiping down surfaces, washing pots & pans, and sweeping floors. Volunteers must be 15 years or older. If you are interested in volunteering, please visit their website to sign up today! https://hofoco.org/community-dinner-prep-volunteer/
Pack Bags at the Temple with North Hollywood Interfaith Food Pantry
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. Bags must be double bagged - either 2 paper bags, OR plastic outside of paper. Sign up at: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60b0a4ba5a82fa5fa7-pack
Make Handmade Goods at Home with Operation Gratitude
Join Operation Gratitude's monthly Handmade with Love webinars! If you are interested in crafting but need some guidance or you would like to find like-minded Americans practicing virtual volunteerism, this is the place to start. In these free classes, you will get an introduction and insight into how you can participate with Operation Gratitude. Operation Gratitude is excited to get crafting with you! For more info: https://www.operationgratitude.com/handmade-with-love-webinars/
Feed the Soul While Helping Feed the Hungry with LA Food Bank
Please join the LA Food Bank in their volunteer day at the First Presbyterian Church of Hollywood. Volunteers are needed to help sort, inspect, and repackage donated food items from local food drives. Help them help those in need by donating your time to fight hunger in the community. IMPORTANT THINGS FOR EACH VOLUNTEER TO KNOW:Please arrive 15-20 minutes early to check-in. Minimum age requirement to volunteer is 18 (sorry, no exceptions).No walk-ins allowed; each person must register ahead of time. All volunteers must wear closed toed shoes. Casual, Comfortable Attire Recommended (T-shirt, jeans). For safety concerns, no shorts or tank tops. For more info: https://www.cervistech.com/acts/console.php?console_type=event&console_id=0338&cat_id=&filter_choice=&cal_choice=&res_choice=&res_code=&source=