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…
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.
Organize drives of toys, school supplies, professional clothing or warm items to distribute to our program participants.
Participate in mock interviews to help our Workforce Development students enhance their interview skills. Groups/Corporate teams can Host our job training program students at your workplace for a morning to learn about your company and industry.
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.
Lend your expertise in web design to innovate our website.
Help Project Hope enhance our external communication and marketing.
Supply and assemble “Life Tool Kits” of living and educational supplies for Project Hope program participants.
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…