Assist with locating and engaging our unhoused persons and connecting them to appropriate services and housing. Provide/distribute hygiene kits, clothing, supplies, and resource brochures. Provide support to the Mar Vista residents and businesses in their encounters with the homeless. Participate in projects to clean up homeless encampments.
Attend community events and connect with organization. Develop relationships with city and county agencies (mental health, fire department, law enforcement). Work with L.A. city council offices and city attorneys to ensure mission alignment.
Write grants and request funding from various sources. Engage our community in fundraising efforts. Generate funding for 3-years of provider services, outreach teams, street cleaning programs, and initial move-in expenses.
Good Tutors provides free 1:1 virtual tutors to underserved kindergarten through 12th grade students in the Los Angeles area. Volunteers help students with homework, language support, host group book clubs, and explore the arts.
Sing-alongs are one of our most looked-forward-to programs. One monthly themed music program is performed at a variety of locations. There are no rehearsals, so you should have some musical chops. You will be provided with a list of songs before the program and will receive music or word sheets at the event. The commitment…
Everyone knows there is no chance of success without a strong team behind the scenes making the nuts and bolts of the organization work smoothly. We need help with office work, marketing and special projects. Experience with fundraising, grant writing, and sponsorship skills are also helpful!
Dancers, choreographers, and movement specialists brighten the days of these wonderful folks by either performing or coming up with a movement activity to share as a group. We also need assistance for our dance program leaders (all levels welcome). You could also create a 10–15-minute video for our YouTube channel. Movements should be wheelchair compatible.…
While working with a Direct Support Professional, a volunteer could be doing one of the following: supporting someone with improving their literacy skills, helping someone to write a cover letter and resume, connecting people with social groups, and/or numerous other independent living skills, post-secondary education options, and vocational goals. Your volunteer time will meet community…
Becoming a volunteer with the Victim Services Unit will give you the opportunity to touch the lives of your neighbors in crisis while providing support to Reno Police Department detectives and officers. As a volunteer you will gain knowledge of systems based advocacy, law enforcement operations, criminal and civil justice systems. Our volunteers provide invaluable…
The work of the Conservancy to protect our natural, scenic and farm lands, and advance stewardship could not happen without passionate advocates for the natural world. Volunteer hike leaders are required to undergo training to ensure you are prepared to safely represent the Conservancy on hikes and on our Nature Preserves. Hike leaders may choose…