Spark exists to help men and women practically move ahead in life. A Spark Coach is a positive role model, problem-solver and resource for male and female participants in the areas of family, work, personal and spiritual life.
Los Voluntarios is a group of almost 300 women and men. Membership is open to adults and requires a minimum of 50 hours of service annually. Depending upon availability, volunteer assignments may include administrative and customer services, educational programming, gardening, gift shop, library, school tour docents, historic preservation, floral arrangements, Santa Anita Depot docents, walking…
There are various 1:1 and small group (10-20) volunteer opportunities throughout the year. Activities are usually held during the program hours of 9:00am to 4:00pm, Monday through Friday. Some examples include small group tutoring, conversations with ESOL students to practice English skills, mock interviews, leading or assisting with social development groups, and more.
Serve as a classroom assistant or tutor in our Adult Basic Education or ESL program. 2 hours – Any Monday-Thursday 9 am – 2:30 pm.
Front desk volunteers track residents as they pass in and out of the building, answer phone calls, page clients and staff, and distribute materials to visitors seeking information. Training will be provided, but prior experience with homeless populations is a plus. We’re looking for a commitment of at least one shift per week on either…
If you can work with a computer, file and scan documents, enter data, and do other general office duties, we would love your help! A regular commitment of 6-10 hours per week for several weeks would be ideal.
Help with organizing events, run study groups, give lectures/seminars, book clubs, science outreach, writing blog posts, social media, fundraising, marketing, bookkeeping, or serving as legal counsel.
Creating violence-free communities requires wide support and participation from people like you. We are always on the lookout for qualified, self-starting individuals who share our mission and want to help.
Help offer information at island visitor centers, assist our natural resources team with invasive species management or help out at special events. There are so many ways you can make a difference!
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