Give Back to Seniors this Holiday Season
Looking for a cool way to share the spirit of giving this holiday season? Culver City Senior Citizens Association is asking volunteers to donate stockings or holiday gift bags filled with five gender-neutral toiletries: toothbrush, toothpaste, a bar of soap, shampoo/conditioner and deodorant. These much-appreciated gifts will be distributed during the Decemberember Socialites dance for adults with developmental disabilities on December 15 where Santa will make a special appearance! The organization aims to provide 120 guests gifts, so come together with family, friends or co-workers to put a smile on the faces of these seniors this holiday season. Donations of toiletries are greatly appreciated and can be dropped off by Monday December 16 at the Center M-F, 9am to 4 pm or on weekends, 12pm to 4pm. Contact Asia for more details (310) 253 - 6729. If you would like to provide a monetary donation to support programming year round please make out a check to the Culver City Senior Citizens Association (CCSCA) and specify that the donation is for DISABILITY SERVICES. Checks can be sent to the Culver City Senior Center - ATTN Disability Services 4095 Overland Ave Culver City, CA 90232.
Lend a Hand with AHEAD With Horse’s Saturday Volunteer Program
AHEAD with Horses is having a short orientation every Saturday morning at 8:45am in Shadow Hills. Volunteers must be at least 12 to volunteer. If you are under 18, a parent or guardian must accompany you to sign some paperwork. Closed-toe shoes (should be comfortable because there is a lot of walking), a shirt with sleeves (T-shirts are fine; No tank tops) and long pants are required. If you're planning to stay for the entire day (till approx. 2 - 2:30pm) then please bring water and a sack lunch/snack. Other days and times available for volunteering will be given at the orientation. They normally have volunteers assist the instructor with the children and horses, which includes, leading horses and spotting, which is walking alongside the horse to ensure child’s safety and position changes on the horse. Other activities might include: grooming horses, cleaning tack, gardening (raking, weeding, etc.), mailings, etc. Please contact the office if you are interested in these days or check their Facebook page (AHEAD With Horses Inc). If you have any other questions or need directions Please Call 818 - 767 - 6373.
Create Joy and Healing with AHEAD with Horses
AHEAD With Horses is a non-profit developmental therapeutic vaulting program for children with all types of disabilities in the Los Angeles area. They have been serving children for over 50 years! They are in need of donations of cement, wheelbarrow, garden hose, rakes, shovels, and other farm items. All of the donations made will go directly towards creating their new facility so that all of the children will be able to benefit from their developmental therapeutic services. AHEAD With Horses also has a amazon wish list where you can find items that they are looking to get donated: https://smile.amazon.com/gp/registry/wishlist/1ED61QPCHAO6F/ref=bnav_topnav_lists_1
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Help Seniors in South Bay Village
Help seniors remain at home by providing community and services!
Volunteers help South Bay Village Seniors in the following areas:
Transportation: Drive Members to and from medical appointments, grocery shopping, hair appointments, and social activities
Errands: Grocery shop for members, take and drop off donations to charities or the library
Handyman: Minor home repairs
Computer/Electronic Support: Set up email, download photos, install software, provide training for basic technology
Light Yard work/Gardening: Watering, weeding
Light Chores: Changing light bulbs, vacuuming, etc.
Friendly Visits: Take walks, play cards or board games, watch a movie, etc.
Also help out in their office: making phone calls, stuffing envelopes, covering the office phones, or helping plan events!
As a Volunteer, YOU Decemberide what you want to do and how often. Each assignment lasts 1 to 2 hours. If interested, please call them at 424-271-2304. Volunteers must be at least 16.
Help Care for Pets with Assisted Home Health & Hospice
Assisted Home Health & Hospice Foundation is seeking volunteers! Health related issues are a leading cause for individuals being unable to care for their pets. Their program, "Hands to Cuddle, Paws to Love," strives to keep pets and loved ones together until the end. With the help of their volunteers, they assist by providing companionship, dog walking, feeding, cleaning of litter boxes, grooming, veterinary care, and if needed rehoming services.
Assisted Home Health & Hospice is a non-profit (501(c)(3)) organization established to provide home health and hospice education to members of the community and financial assistance for qualifying patients.
To learn more about volunteering or how to become a foster, and to help change the life of someone big and small, please call (805) 379-3656 or email foundation@assisted1.com.
Help Care for Pets with Assisted Home Health & Hospice: Northridge
Assisted Home Health & Hospice Foundation is seeking volunteers! Health related issues are a leading cause for individuals being unable to care for their pets. Their program, "Hands to Cuddle, Paws to Love," strives to keep pets and loved ones together until the end. With the help of their volunteers, they assist by providing companionship, dog walking, feeding, cleaning of litter boxes, grooming, veterinary care, and if needed rehoming services.
Assisted Home Health & Hospice is a non-profit (501(c)(3)) organization established to provide home health and hospice education to members of the community and financial assistance for qualifying patients.
To learn more about volunteering or how to become a foster, and to help change the life of someone big and small, please call (805) 379-3656 or email foundation@assisted1.com.
Help Care for Pets with Assisted Home Health & Hospice: West Covina
Assisted Home Health & Hospice Foundation is seeking volunteers! Health related issues are a leading cause for individuals being unable to care for their pets. Their program, "Hands to Cuddle, Paws to Love," strives to keep pets and loved ones together until the end. With the help of their volunteers, they assist by providing companionship, dog walking, feeding, cleaning of litter boxes, grooming, veterinary care, and if needed rehoming services.
Assisted Home Health & Hospice is a non-profit (501(c)(3)) organization established to provide home health and hospice education to members of the community and financial assistance for qualifying patients.
To learn more about volunteering or how to become a foster, and to help change the life of someone big and small, please call (805) 379-3656 or email foundation@assisted1.com.
Help Care for Pets with Assisted Home Health & Hospice: Woodland Hills
Assisted Home Health & Hospice Foundation is seeking volunteers! Health related issues are a leading cause for individuals being unable to care for their pets. Their program, "Hands to Cuddle, Paws to Love," strives to keep pets and loved ones together until the end. With the help of their volunteers, they assist by providing companionship, dog walking, feeding, cleaning of litter boxes, grooming, veterinary care, and if needed rehoming services.
Assisted Home Health & Hospice is a non-profit (501(c)(3)) organization established to provide home health and hospice education to members of the community and financial assistance for qualifying patients.
To learn more about volunteering or how to become a foster, and to help change the life of someone big and small, please call (805) 379-3656 or email foundation@assisted1.com.
Give the Gift of Music at PIH Health Hospital
The Music Enrichment program provides instrumental music to patients during room to room visits as part of addressing the whole health of the individual. The goal of this program is to lift the emotional spirits of the patient, improve morale, increase energy levels, and provide stress relief through music as a diversion technique. By voluteers providing music at the bedside of patients, it also has the potential to ease the patient's feelings of loneliness.
Shifts can be flexible from 2-4 hours per day. Auditions will be required before placement. Volunteers must be at least 16.
Give the Gift of Music at PIH Health Hospital: Downey
The Music Enrichment program provides instrumental music to patients during room to room visits as part of addressing the whole health of the individual. The goal of this program is to lift the emotional spirits of the patient, improve morale, increase energy levels, and provide stress relief through music as a diversion technique. By voluteers providing music at the bedside of patients, it also has the potential to ease the patient's feelings of loneliness.
Shifts can be flexible from 2-4 hours per day. Auditions will be required before placement. Volunteers must be at least 16.
Celebrate and Support ETTA at their Annual Iranian Gala
ETTA provides programs and services that enable people with disabilities to live fully enriched, independent and active lives. And our friends from ETTA help us at many Big Sunday projects. Help us help them and join ETTA in celebrating at their Friends of Etta Iranian American Division Gala. The event reception kicks off at 6 pm with dinner and program to follow. Proceeds benefit ETTA’s programs and services. For ticket and sponsorship information, please visit www.ettagala.org or email info@etta.org. Reserve your tickets today for the ETTA Iranian-American Division Gala -- November 6. For tickets, sponsorships and tribute book information visit: www.etta.org/iraniangala
Dance the Night Away with BCR “a place to grow”
BCR “a place to grow” is a nonprofit organization that offers day programs for children and adults with developmental disabilities. Its mission is to enable its participants to develop their abilities so they may become independent and contributing members of the community. Come dance and make new friends at their Dance the Night Away with the theme Harvest Moon. Volunteers for this project must be at least 16 years of age, be comfortable socializing and dancing with special needs populations, and bring an outgoing attitude and be ready to have a ton of fun! Volunteers also assist with set-up and serving drinks and food. Any volunteer under the age of 18 will need to bring the Volunteer Agreement & Release for Minors form found on L.A. Works website Q&A section.
Help Out at the Adaptive Sports Festival with the Triumph Foundation
The Triumph Foundation is hosting their 2nd annual Adaptive Sports Festival at Brookside Park in Pasadena, CA on Novemberember 9, 2019. This FREE event will introduce wheelchair sports to people that are newly injured, children, Veterans, and others with disabilities. Come out to enjoy: quad rugby, archery, boxing, handcycling, pickleBall, tennis, beep baseball, boccia, zumba, dance, art, and resource fair. They ask that volunteers commit to at least one 4 hour shift from the available tasks: http://bit.ly/ASFVolunteers2019
Volunteer at “Community At Large” Event with Valley Village
On Saturday, Novemberember 16, 2019, Valley Village will be proudly hosting "Community At Large," a special day for people with intellectual and developmental challenges to come together to celebrate the community with a day of exploration and fun. This year, they will be holding "Community At Large" at the California Science Center. RSVP to Jennifer Haake, Development & Volunteer Coordinator for Valley Village at (818)587-9450, ext. 131 or by email at jennifer@vvc.org, by Novemberember 13th to volunteer for this event. Volunteers must be at least 18.
Valley Village will be needing volunteers to help clients and staff navigate the museum, complete a scavenger hunt, and participate in outdoor games so they don't overcrowd any one area. Other volunteer jobs will include handing out snacks and waters as it might get hot during the event. Volunteers will need to arrive by 11:45 am and meet at the IMAX theatre in front of the California Science Center entrance where Valley Village will check everyone in and assign groups to explore the museum with.
Most importantly, they hope that you have a blast exploring the museum with the clients and different agencies attending this fun-filled event.
Parking is available but costs $12. If you volunteer far enough in advance, Valley Village can arrange for you to travel with one of the group houses by van from their office in Winnetka to the museum and back. Another option is to take the Metro Expo Line, which stops across the street from the Expo Park/USC Station.
Have Loads of Fun at So. Ca. Hospital at Van Nuys Holiday Concert and Social
So. Ca. Hospital at Van Nuys Hospital is hosting a Holiday Concert and Social for their elderly patients and they need your help to make it festive! They are asking for donations Starbucks Decemberaf coffee, box of caffeine coffee, tea, and Holiday Cookies or Decemberorated holiday cupcakes to be served at this event. Volunteers must be 18 years old and wearing festive clothes is preferred. The are also asking for donations of candy, playing cards, hygiene products, beanie hats, and holiday treats. If you can't make it to the event but would still like to donate some items please contact Laura at lauradifusco@sbcglobal.net or call (323) 482-3640.
Join the Festivities at Parents’ Place Santa Photo Day
Parents’ Place provides information and education to improve knowledge so parents, caregivers, and professionals can become empowered, allowing them to advocate for their children more effectively. Their Santa Photo Day provides an opportunity for families and children with special needs to spend time with Santa on a one to one basis. Families are able to avoid the over-stimulating sights and sounds of standing in line at the mall. Parents’ Place cannot do the job that they do without the help from the Community. This event is a success because of volunteers like you who donate their time and support. Volunteers are needed all day or in shifts to greet families, help set up, clean up, run activities, and assist in Santa Picture Area. Please contact Tavia Lawson if you are interested, you will need to fill out volunteer application no later than December 2. They are also asking for donations of small toys and gifts their Santa can hand out to the children who go see him. If you don't have time to pick up or drop off a gift, monetary gifts can be contributed online at anytime here: http://www.parentsplacefrc.com/store/c1/Featured_Products.html
Share Some Tender, Love, and Care at Camp TLC
Camp TLC is a free camp experience that connects children who have experienced medical or life trauma by offering unique ways of coping through recreational and performing arts based activities, developing necessary skills and building self-esteem to overcome challenges. This year they need help with their Annual Holiday Party they have for their campers who attended their summer camp.
Camp SoCal HeArts serves youth in foster care and youth that come from military families that are witnesses to domestic and sexual violence. They host this event as a Carnival theme and would love volunteers to help them with face painting, bounce house, distributing present, etc. They are also looking for donations of books and toys to give away as prizes. For more information about Camp TLC and to volunteer, please contact Caroline Baumis at cbaumis@thecamptlc.org.
Make the Holidays Special at Parents’ Place Holiday Support Group Potluck
Parents’ Place provides information and education to improve knowledge so parents, caregivers, and professionals can become empowered, allowing them to advocate for their children more effectively. Every year they throw a Holiday Support Group Potluck. This event provides an opportunity for all support groups at Parents' Place to come together and see each other. The families also get to spend more time with Santa! Items needed before the day of the potluck include toys for infants, children, teens, and young adults with special needs. Questions? Feel free to email Tavia Lawson. If you don't have time to pick up or drop off a gift, monetary gifts can be contributed online at anytime here: http://www.parentsplacefrc.com/store/c1/Featured_Products.html
Bring Holiday Cheer with Special Needs Network
During the holidays, Special Needs Network bring hundreds of families, community partners, and stakeholders together for a holiday celebration. This event provides the county’s most vulnerable families with an opportunity to network and celebrate the holidays with other families, thereby breaking the isolation and sadness that many families experience during the holidays. Families are provided with health-related referrals and resources, food, music and interactive games. Since the inception of this event, they have collected and distributed more than 50,000 toys, books and presents to families experiencing homelessness and other difficulties.
Please join Special Needs Network on Saturday, Decemberember 21st as a volunteer for their 11th Annual Christmas Care Exchange with Santa! There are 3 time slots to choose from and you can contact Connie Chavarria for more information(connie@specialneedsnetwork.org). They are expecting to serve over 1,000 families at this event and they will need the help of volunteers to make this event fun for everyone!
For more information and to sign up: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/christmas-care-exchange-with-santa-volunteers-tickets-51029776435
PLEASE NOTE:
Must be 16 years of age or older to volunteer.
Due to liability issues, Volunteering adults can NOT bring a child. Please make childcare arrangements prior to the event."
Have a Ball at Sherman Oaks Hospital’s Holiday Concert and Sing-A-Long
Sherman Oaks Hospital is hosting a Holiday Concert and Party for their elderly patients and they need your help to make it festive! They are asking for donations of Lindt Chocolates (assorted), fleece blankets, cookies, graham crackers, praline wafers, caffeine-free teas, and holiday Decemberorations. Volunteers must be 18 years old and wearing festive clothes is preferred. If you can't make it to the event but would still like to donate some items please contact Laura at lauradifusco@sbcglobal.net or call (323) 482-3640.
Featured Projects
Serve Breakfast to the Homeless with St. Francis CenterDanielle Rayner, danielle@sfcla.org, (213) 747-5347
Serve Breakfast to the HomelessSince 1972, St. Francis Center has provided relief and support to homeless and extremely low-income individuals and families in Los Angeles. Much more than a soup kitchen or a food pantry, they offer a unique range of services to sustain and empower those in need. Welcoming all with joy, dignity and compassion, they dedicate every day to Serving Hope in their community
Event Description: This Breakfast program is part of their Homeless Well-Being Program. Their homeless and near-homeless brothers and sisters are welcome to join them for breakfast Tuesday through Friday at 7:30 am and Mondays from 7:15 – 8:15 AM! They serve between 200 and 300 men and women each day. Help serve a hot breakfast meal in the morning before school or work for their guests experiencing homelessness.
Volunteer Roles & Responsibilities: Volunteers will help staff with set-up for serve, and clean-up after breakfast. Breakfast service tasks include serving coffee, working in the kitchen, cleaning tables, resetting tables, and offering a smile.
Requirements: Wear closed toe shoes and comfortable clothing. Time Commitment: Volunteers are needed from 7:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.
Age Restrictions: They are happy to host volunteers ages 8+ (parent/guardian supervision required for volunteers ages 8-13). Please remember to fill out a minor volunteer waiver form if minors (under 18) are attending projects link here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1NFq6bGhCNiLwqZ58WlWfeRvuVHYFiwqT/view
Click here to sign up: https://www.stfranciscenterla.org/volunteers/
Sr. Margaret Farrell, mfarrell@covca.org, (323) 461-3131
Our great friends at Covenant House California reach out to at-risk homeless youth living on the streets and offer them hope and opportunities to turn their lives around. They help abused or neglected youth who have nowhere else to go. Christmas Day is a very difficult and rather emotional day for the youth at Covenant House. Each year they try and have Santa visit in the morning and it greatly helps cheer the youth. For the holidays, they would like someone to sponsor Santa for their residents on Christmas morning. The Big Sunday community has helped with this for years. Will you be this year’s “Secret Santa”? To help, contact Sister Margaret at mfarrell@covca.org or call (323) 461-3131.
Serve Dinner in the Park with Union Station Homeless ServicesNatalie Hammond, nhammond@unionstationhs.org, (626) 240-0720
For 47 years, Union Station Homeless Services has hosted Dinner in the Park on Thanksgiving Day! This uplifting community event provides thousands of holiday meals and hope for all who attend, including homeless men, women, children, seniors, very low-income families, and those with no place to go during the holidays. The impact of the event in the community is large because of your help! Registration for volunteers opens on Friday, Novemberember 1st at 9:00 a.m. and you can register on their website at www.unionstationhs.org that morning. For more information you may also call the Dinner in the Park info line at (626) 240-0720 or email volunteer@unionstationhs.org.