Workshops are volunteer led and supported! Through workshops, volunteers show students how writing connects to their lives in unexpected ways. If volunteers are interested in leading a workshop, 826LA staff will support with the development of the lesson plans and activities. Writing techniques and content will vary depending on student age group.
Volunteers support high school students with their creative writing projects or personal statements (fall semester). Sessions take place on LAUSD campuses, and last for the duration of a class period. Volunteers may work one-on-one with students or in small groups. In-Schools creative writing projects result in a book, or finished writing publication.
Volunteers help supervise up to 20 kids ranging in ages 1 to 13 years old. They must be willing to take charge and organize activities. Ideally, the Alexandria House staff would be supported by 3 volunteers each evening.
Our after-school and teen programs need volunteers to help students (5-18 years old) with homework, reading activities, and enrichment projects. Volunteers should be at least high school age, but we will consider mature middle school students.
Advocate for Children who are victims of dependency, neglect and/or abuse.
Volunteers can also assist with shopping and other errands, or stay with the patient to allow family caregivers a break from the demands of caregiving.
There are many ways that Hospice of Hope volunteers contribute. This can include companionship, reading to patients, taking walks, listening to music, writing letters, taking them to appointments, and other activities.
Office Assistants help with answering phones, data entry, small research tasks, and other office help. They are a key member of the office team!
Docents occasionally staff the museum for 2 hours on Sunday afternoon with another docent. They give tours, answer questions, and sell shop items.
Create one-of-a-kind Memory Bears from VITAS patients’ clothes to comfort the family.