When we take on a new dog, it is our goal to immediately place him/her in a loving foster home. Foster homes are an essential part to helping the dogs by providing a stimulating and nurturing environment prior to adoption. This is the ideal situation for a rescue dog’s transition to a permanent home as…
If you enjoy hanging out with fellow dog-lovers, join us on Saturday at our adoption events (volunteers under 16 year of age must be accompanied by an adult). We always need help setting up and breaking down our crates, tents, etc. Walk and play with the dogs (Yes, you have to clean up poop).
Food sorting involves coming to our warehouse to organize and box food that we have received during food drives. All ages can participate. (Great family-friendly service opportunity) E-mail Allison Griffith and she will let you know about upcoming food sorting events which usually take place during afternoons, weekends and evenings.
Special projects can be organized on our campus. Good with a hammer, a saw, a brush, and/or a shovel? Villa is always looking for volunteers to help beautify our campus and residential homes. If your company, organization or other group is looking for a job to do as a team, then come on down and…
There are so many opportunities to help! Guest Instructors, Event Hosts, Tutors, Helpers, and more! Email for more information.
Volunteers generally operate in pairs with one driving his or her own car and one delivering the food to the door. Most volunteers deliver just one day a week, although some do more and a few operate only as substitutes. The entire process takes about 2 hours. Deliveries take place on Monday through Friday from…
Student volunteers are always welcome at Meals on Wheels of West LA. Younger students can help with various tasks in our office or be paired with one of our regular drivers or with a parent to help deliver food to our clients.
Volunteers assist with one-on-one or group socialization helping to increase confidence, lower stress and have fun! There are other ways to give your time including animal transportation, adoption events and more. All volunteers must attend a scheduled orientation and basic training. Transport volunteers must own or lease their own vehicle and have a valid driver’s…
Every weekend, our volunteers bring fresh produce, nutritious food, toiletry essentials, shoes, socks, and clothing directly to people in areas of great need around Long Beach. Currently there is a morning shift on Saturdays and both morning and afternoon on Sundays; 3–4 hours per shift. Age 14+
Our upcoming weekly community gatherings to cook and distribute meals to our unhoused neighbors are on the dates below. Limited volunteer spots are available each time, and they are on a first-come basis. Please visit the volunteer page to fill out a volunteer form and reserve a spot.