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=
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.
Provide a Thanksgiving Snack Bag for the Homeless
Donate Nonperishable Thanksgiving themed snack bags to those transitioning out of homelessness. Make Thanksgiving special with LA Family Housing. Drop off by Tuesday, November 16th. To coordinate drop off please contact DonateGoods@LAFH.org or call 818.220.6936.
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=
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=
Distribute Hot Meals with CityHeART
CityHeART hosts a daily hot meal distribution for approximately 30-40 individuals experiencing homelessness in Long Beach. The event takes places Monday - Friday from 11:30am - 12:30pm. For more information, please go to: https://app.betterimpact.com/PublicOrganization/8fdddea5-e89b-4670-99a8-40f4a715f0a3/Activity/b657545d-1644-49cf-ad2e-cda9858b02ab/3
Provide Fundraising Skills and Financial Support to Long Beach Community Table
If you are experienced in fundraising, grant-writing, sponsor development, in-kind-donation acquisition, event planning, or developing nonprofit donor appeals, Long Beach Community Center can use your assistance! They are seeking expert team leaders to take over each of these areas, as well as enthusiastic, committed, detail-oriented volunteers with great writing skills and follow-through abilities. Email area(s) of interest to:LBCommunityTable@gmail.com For more info: https://www.longbeachcommunitytable.com/volunteer
Provide Admin Support for Long Beach Community Table
Do you prefer volunteering behind the scenes to support nonprofit operations or community outreach? Please email Long Beach Community Table with your area of expertise, whether it is back office support such as filing, bookkeeping, organizing or cleaning, or communication-related activities, like social media, email campaigns, volunteer management, video production, or event tabling.Email your abilities to: LBCommunityTable@gmail.com For more info: https://www.longbeachcommunitytable.com/volunteer
Assemble Welcome Home Kits for PATH’s Newly Housed Clients
Every week, PATH moves dozens of previously homeless families off the streets and into homes. Help their new residents feel safe and comfortable in their new home by providing a "Welcome Home Kit" filled with basic home goods, kitchen items, and cleaning supplies. Welcome Home Kits are critical, especially amidst all the uncertainty of the pandemic. These kits not only meet the families’ essential needs, but they can help start their journey of having a new place to call home! Please check out their Welcome Home Wishlist to help support! Urgent Needs:Bedding, Home goods (laundry hamper, bath mat, shower caddy), Kitchen items (pots & pans, dishes, utensils), Hygiene items (soap, shampoo, toothpaste), Cleaning supplies, School Supplies, Target gift cards. *For health and safety reasons, all Welcome Home items must be new & unopened* For more info: https://app.betterimpact.com/PublicOrganization/f36ff9d2-7476-4797-8747-b7487cbd57aa/1
Donate Hygiene Items to PATH
As you shop for personal hygiene items, pick up a few extra supplies to help individuals currently experiencing homelessness. Urgent Needs: Hand sanitizer, Soap & shampoo, Cleansing wipes, Socks & cold weather clothing*, Blankets*, Non-perishable snacks & bottled water. *For health and safety reasons, all Care Kit items must be new & unopened. For more info: https://app.betterimpact.com/PublicOrganization/f36ff9d2-7476-4797-8747-b7487cbd57aa/1
Volunteer to Prepare and Serve Breakfast Meals with Union Rescue Mission
Help prepare and serve breakfast meals to those sheltered at Union Rescue Mission's Angeles House campus. Angeles House is their new campus which just opened this past April and shelters an additional 86 families in Los Angeles. Find out more and sign up at the link below: https://www.cervistech.com/acts/webreg/eventdetail.php?event_id=1594&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 Prepare and Serve Dinner Meals with Union Rescue Mission
Help prepare and serve dinner meals to those sheltered at Union Rescue Mission's Angeles House campus. Angeles House is their new campus which just opened this past April and shelters an additional 86 families in Los Angeles. Find out more and sign up at the link below: https://www.cervistech.com/acts/webreg/eventdetail.php?event_id=1593&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 Prepare and Serve Dinner Meals with Union Rescue Mission (Hope Gardens)
Help Union Rescue Mission and Hope Gardens Family Center prepare and set-up for meals, serve, as well as assist in the clean-up process. Meal services volunteers are required to be at least 14 years of age. Find out more and sign up here: https://www.cervistech.com/acts/webreg/eventdetail.php?event_id=1112&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 Prepare and Serve Breakfast Meals with Union Rescue Mission and Hope Gardens Family Center
Help prepare and serve breakfast meals to those at the Hope Gardens Family Center. Must be 14 years of age or older to partcipate. Find out more and sign up at the link below: https://www.cervistech.com/acts/webreg/eventdetail.php?event_id=1108&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 Prepare and Serve Lunch Meals with Union Rescue Mission (Angeles House)
Help prepare and serve lunch meals to those sheltered at Union Rescue Mission's Angeles House campus. Angeles House is their new campus which just opened this past April and shelters an additional 86 families in Los Angeles. Must be 14 years of age or older to volunteer. Find out more and sign up at the link below: https://www.cervistech.com/acts/webreg/eventdetail.php?event_id=1592&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 Prepare and Serve Lunch Meals with Union Rescue Mission (Hope Gardens)
Hope Gardens Family Center provides 3 hot meals per day to all guests. Volunteers are needed to help prepare and set-up for each meal, serve, as well as assist in the clean-up process. Meal services volunteers are required to be at least 14 years of age. Find more information and sign up here: https://www.cervistech.com/acts/webreg/eventdetail.php?event_id=1110&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=
Get Involved with Acts of Compassion
A nonprofit is as strong as the community that holds it up. Together, you and Acts of Compassion can do more than you can do alone. Bring your abilities and passions together to affect real change. There are many ways to join them and support their mission of working with the homeless, and at risk families from underserved communities. Contact them to find out more about volunteer opportunities, fundraising events, and ways that you can get their message to your friends and family! Please visit: https://actsofcompassions.org/contact-us
Donate to Support Century Villages at Cabrillo
Century Villages at Cabrillo (CVC) serves as steward, manager, and coordinator for the 27 acre campus community. CVC creates the physical and social conditions where collaborating programs can succeed in overcoming homelessness. As a social enterprise, CVC engages in property management, real estate development, and community development activities, all uniformly geared around the vision of breaking the cycle of homelessness. Your gift will make a meaningful impact on the lives of Veterans, seniors, and families with children at The Villages at Cabrillo. Please visit: https://centuryvillages.org/oasis/