In our adult centers we prepare individuals for the challenges of a new job, including giving and accepting feedback, adapting to workplace culture and environment, interpersonal skills, and professionalism. Our participants earn a paycheck by working for our AbilityFirst packaging and fulfillment or shredding services business endeavors. Volunteers are always welcome to work with our…
Volunteers are also essential to supporting our major and minor events. They assist with set up, tear down, check-in and other important duties. And, they help keep our facilities running smoothly by performing a variety of important office tasks. We have year-round volunteer opportunities at locations throughout Greater Los Angeles and summer time volunteer opportunities…
This program provides a variety of experiences to help children establish and build basic life, communication, social and healthy living skills. Volunteers assist with whatever activities are planned for the day. These can include preparing snacks for the other participants, a variety of games from outdoor basketball games to indoor board games and computer games,…
Anyone, age 15 and over, can volunteer as a sighted guide on Saturdays to assist students in many different ways, including ensuring smooth transitions to and from classrooms. We also welcome volunteers to prepare teachers lunches, clean up and to assist at special events. High school students can receive community service hours for the time…
Help us support children and families by giving your time during the school day, or after school on a regular basis – weekly or monthly. Volunteers can help with mentoring, tutoring, college application assistance, athletics coaching, and administrative tasks.
Volunteer opportunities are vast and include: walking, bathing, fostering, or transporting our dogs; assisting at outdoor adoption events and fundraisers; or lending a hand with administrative work.
Are you an experienced, established individual working in the screen industries, looking to give back to the next generation of women in the field? You could be a great fit to support our professional development programs as a mentor, juror, reader, guest speaker, or other expert volunteer!
Have a heart for kids living on Skid Row? Come show them a little love by providing a listening ear, playing games, reading books, doing crafts together, or just plain rocking babies! Volunteer with one of our many children & teen programs. A background check & 3 month commitment is required for some programs.
We are always looking for volunteers who can donate their time to help in our learning center. Opportunities are available for people who can: tutor guests and residents, help with resume writing, or teach basic computer skills.
Whether you volunteer in our kitchens to prepare meals for our clients; at our facilities to provide a workshop, story time, or craft event; or in our offices to help with administrative work, you will be a valuable member of our family when you volunteer at Union Station Homeless Services. Volunteer opportunities are varied, and…