Relax After Your Volunteer Service with a Guided Yoga Session
Please bring your own yoga mat! DRESS CODE : All volunteers must wear appropriate attire suitable for an industrial production kitchen. Due to health regulations, volunteers who do not follow dress code will not be allowed to work in the kitchen. *Please arrive at least 15 mins before your scheduled volunteer time to find parking.
For More info contact: engagela@lakitchen.org / 213-269-8260
Join Heal the Bay for their Nothin’ but Sand Beach Cleanup
Help Heal the Bay make Nothin’ But Sand a zero-waste event! Each volunteer will need to register individually unless you bring a group. Register groups of 2-100 people under the Youth Group ticket type. Overflow Admission: When the general admission sells out, you can still register, however you will be responsible for bringing your own cleanup supplies: a bucket or trash bag, and a garden glove or latex gloves. All volunteers must sign online waiver or bring a signed waiver form. Bring cash if you plan to park in the lot (there is no discounted parking) or come early to find street metered parking. Volunteers 12 and younger must be accompanied by an adult. Volunteers under 18 must have a waiver signed by parent or guardian. Service hour forms will be signed by the beach captain at the end of the cleanup. Buckets, garden gloves, water, and healthy KIND Snacks will be provided, but they encourage you to bring your own cleanup supplies and a reusable water bottle to reduce our environmental footprint. Please be prepared to be outside for 2-3 hours. Beach weather can be unpredictably hot or cold, so they recommend dressing in layers. Check website to register! Note: Nothin' But Sand is a rain or shine event. Cleanups are only cancelled for lightning or thunderstorms. They will still hold the cleanup in light and steady rain.
Learn About Animals & the Environment with Bolsa Chica Conservancy
Come join Bolsa Chica Conservancy to learn more about the animals at their interpretive center! During the feeding, they will cover feeding habits and general biology and anatomy of the reptiles and marine animals! *Please note: snake feedings involve live mice.* For more info contact: info@bolsachica.org
Help Out at The Salvation Army’s Alegria’s Monthly Bingo
Every 3rd Saturday of the month The Salvation Army's Alegria in Silverlake hosts a bingo event for the resident families. Volunteers are always needed to assist with setting up, distributing the bingo supplies & refreshments, call bingo numbers, and help with other duties as needed. More importantly, they need volunteers who want to have fun and interact with the families! Please contact Laine Faust if you are interested in volunteering for this monthly event. Laine.Faust@usw.salvationarmy.org
Help Big Sunday Throw a Spa Day for the Seniors at Sunset Hall
We will be giving the lovely ladies of Sunset Hall a fresh new manicure and playing games. All ages welcome! The ladies love visitors and are super sweet. No experience necessary! Just need friendly volunteers to spread some cheer.
Lend a Hand at Big Sunday’s Thursday Mornings at 10am
Here’s a way to help every week throughout the summer! Join us for TM@10 at Big Sunday headquarters where we’ll host a different service project each week that benefits a worthy cause! Enjoy good food, good company and good deeds; everyone is welcome. We’ve helped lots of shelters, hospitals and senior facilities all over town. Join us as we make sack lunches for Covenant House! For more info or to sign up, please email Rob at rob@bigsunday.org or visit http://bigsunday.org/get-involved/tm10/ for more info.
Help Out at Culver City Volunteer Program’s Annual CarFit Event
Volunteers will be outside and on their feet interacting with the public. They'll need volunteer assistance with check-in, traffic control and inspections (training is provided day-of). Volunteers should be comfortable interacting with older adults, taking instruction and giving direction. This event sells out every year and it will be busy the entire shift from 7:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Snacks, beverages and a thank you gift are provided to volunteers. Service credit is provided for those needing it for school. CarFit is a nationwide program designed to help older drivers find out how well they currently fit their personal vehicle, to highlight actions they can take to improve their fit, and to promote conversations about driver safety and community mobility. Culver City Parks, Recreation & Community Services Department is holding this event in partnership with AAA and AARP. If you'd like more information you can visit the CarFit website: http://www.car-fit.org/carfit/FAQ To sign-up to volunteer please click this link: https://www.volunteermatch.org/results/opp_detail.jsp?oppid=2051334 Requirements & Commitment: Must be at least 14 5 hours
Learn About Animals & the Environment with Bolsa Chica Conservancy
Come join Bolsa Chica Conservancy to learn more about the animals at their interpretive center! During the feeding, they will cover feeding habits and general biology and anatomy of the reptiles and marine animals! *Please note: snake feedings involve live mice.* For more info contact: info@bolsachica.org
Prep & Pack Meals for The Homeless with Big Sunday & Beit T’Shuvah
We plan to prepare, package, and distibute 300 sack lunches to individuals living on the streets of WLA and Santa Monica. Menu includes vegetarian burritos (bean and rice), PB&J sandwiches, fruit, bottle of water.
Learn About Animals & the Environment with Bolsa Chica Conservancy
Come join Bolsa Chica Conservancy to learn more about the animals at their interpretive center! During the feeding, they will cover feeding habits and general biology and anatomy of the reptiles and marine animals! *Please note: snake feedings involve live mice.* For more info contact: info@bolsachica.org
Join Big Sunday & Builders of Jewish Education Los Angeles for a Special Painting Day
We will be hosting a special painting project at a local nonprofit. Builders of Jewish Education is the only organization in Los Angeles wholly dedicated to supporting and enriching Jewish educational experiences, from early childhood through high school, across the full Jewish religious and cultural spectrum.
Lend a Hand at Big Sunday’s TM@10
Here’s a way to help every week throughout the summer! Join us for TM@10 at Big Sunday headquarters where we’ll host a different service project each week that benefits a worthy cause! Enjoy good food, good company and good deeds; everyone is welcome. We’ve helped lots of shelters, hospitals and senior facilities all over town. Join us as we make card for Back to School Night recipient schools! For more info or to sign up, please email Rob at rob@bigsunday.org or visit http://bigsunday.org/get-involved/tm10/ for more info.
Pitch In at the LA Regional Food Bank’s Pantry
Feed the soul while helping feed the hungry! Volunteers are needed to help sort, inspect, and repackage donated food items from local food drives. Help by donating your time to fight hunger in our community. Requirements & Commitment: Must be at least 14 ( no exception for ages younger) 3 hours commitment All volunteers must wear closed toed shoes. Click here to apply: https://www.volunteermatch.org/search/opp2923128.jsp
Lend a Hand at Big Sunday’s TM@10
Here’s a way to help every week throughout the summer! Join us for TM@10 at Big Sunday headquarters where we’ll host a different service project each week that benefits a worthy cause! Enjoy good food, good company and good deeds; everyone is welcome. We’ve helped lots of shelters, hospitals and senior facilities all over town. Join us as we make hygiene Kits for HopeNet! For more info or to sign up, please email Rob at rob@bigsunday.org or visit http://bigsunday.org/get-involved/tm10/ for more info.
Help Out at The Salvation Army’s Alegria’s Monthly Bingo
Every 3rd Saturday of the month The Salvation Army's Alegria in Silverlake hosts a bingo event for the resident families. Volunteers are always needed to assist with setting up, distributing the bingo supplies & refreshments, call bingo numbers, and help with other duties as needed. More importantly, they need volunteers who want to have fun and interact with the families! Please contact Laine Faust if you are interested in volunteering for this monthly event. Laine.Faust@usw.salvationarmy.org
Help Out at Alexandria House’s Annual BBQ & Ice Cream Social
Join Alexandria House for their Annual Volunteer BBQ & Ice Cream Social! They want to say "thank you" to all their past & current volunteers and use this opportunity to introduce Alexandria House to all their new volunteers. Event details are still to come, please contact anh@alexandriahouse.org if you're interested in attending and/or volunteering.
Learn About Animals & the Environment with Bolsa Chica Conservancy
Come join Bolsa Chica Conservancy to learn more about the animals at their interpretive center! During the feeding, they will cover feeding habits and general biology and anatomy of the reptiles and marine animals! *Please note: snake feedings involve live mice.* For more info contact: info@bolsachica.org
Learn About Animals & the Environment with Bolsa Chica Conservancy
Come join Bolsa Chica Conservancy to learn more about the animals at their interpretive center! During the feeding, they will cover feeding habits and general biology and anatomy of the reptiles and marine animals! *Please note: snake feedings involve live mice.* For more info contact: info@bolsachica.org
Olive Crest's Community Wellness Program will start July 10th. Tuesday through Thursday will be tutoring from 3pm-5pm. Tuesdays (July 10th, 17th, 24th, 31st and August 7th) In the mornings from 10am-11:30am will be interactive learning and 1pm-3pm will be learning to play soccer. Wednesdays (July 11th, 18th, 25th and August 1st & 8th) is tbd in the morning 10am-11:30am and 1pm-3pm will be Zumba. Thursday (July 12th, 19th, 26th and August 2nd & 9th) is Community Garden building from 10am-11:30am and Free Arts from 1pm-3pm. Field Trip Fridays (July 13th, 27th and August 10th) Tuesday through Thursday will be tutoring from 3pm-5pm. Tuesdays (July 10th, 17th, 24th, 31st and August 7th) In the mornings from 10am-11:30am will be interactive learning and 1pm-3pm will be learning to play soccer. Wednesdays (July 11th, 18th, 25th and August 1st & 8th) is tbd in the morning 10am-11:30am and 1pm-3pm will be Zumba. Thursday (July 12th, 19th, 26th and August 2nd & 9th) is Community Garden building from 10am-11:30am and Free Arts from 1pm-3pm. Field Trip Fridays (July 13th, 27th and August 10th)
Lend a Hand at Big Sunday’s Thursday Morning at 10am
Here’s a way to help every week throughout the summer! Join us for TM@10 at Big Sunday headquarters where we’ll host a different service project each week that benefits a worthy cause! Enjoy good food, good company and good deeds; everyone is welcome. We’ve helped lots of shelters, hospitals and senior facilities all over town. Join us as we Father's Day Gifts for a local nonprofit! For more info or to sign up, please email Rob at rob@bigsunday.org or visit http://bigsunday.org/get-involved/tm10/ for more info.
Featured Projects
Donate Summer Items & Games for Alexandria House
Alexandria House,
anh@alexandriahouse.org,
(213) 381-2649
For the month of June, Alexandria House is hosting a Summer Donations Drive to collect in-kind donations for their summer programs. Please see below for some suggested donation items: sunscreen, water balloons, reusable water bottles, snacks & juices (individually packaged), fans (handheld & tabletop), outdoors/water games & equipment, sports equipment: tennis balls, baseballs, softballs, & gloves, hand balls, soccer balls, basketballs. They also accept monetary donations on our website: www.alexandriahouse.org/donate. Please contact michele@alexandriahouse.org or anh@alexandriahouse.org with any questions regarding donations. Thank you for your support!!
Help Out at The House of Yahweh’s Thrift Shop
The House of Yahweh,
info@yahweh.com,
(310) 675-1384
The House of Yahweh has a small but dedicated full time staff, whose commitment goes beyond any average job description. Another invaluable asset to their ministry are VOLUNTEERS. They have a large group of volunteers, of all ages, who come and help them prepare and distribute food boxes, as well as working in their thrift shops. Additionally volunteers work special projects and help raise monies and food. The House of Yahweh needs: Volunteers to help pack grocery boxes and bags. 2 hour shift, once a month on a Saturday. You will be doing furniture pick up and deliveries and moving heavy items in the Thrift Shop. Persons who would be comfortable pricing goods in their thrift shops. Persons with sewing machine experience to make simple curtains for the trailers. Persons to work in their home delivery food program. You are needed to deliver food once a week on the same day to at least 5 shut-in families located in the same area. Volunteers in both of the Artesia and Lawndale Thrift Shops.
Donate Much Needed Men’s Clothing to Safe Place for Youth
Safe Place for Youth ,
fatinea@safeplaceforyouth.org,
(424) 272-5278
69% of the youth that visit Safe Place for Youth are male, so their biggest ask is always men’s clothing! They are currently asking for specific donations of men’s boxer-briefs in all sizes. They have been running very low these past couple weeks and would really appreciate the support of the community in bringing more in! Please visit https://www.amazon.com/gp/registry/wishlist/26B4TLX9DC4AB/ref=cm_sw_su_w for their wishlist!
Safe Place for Youth is a non-profit that serves youth experiencing homelessness in West Los Angeles. Our drop-in center, located in Venice, provides youth with critical resources including food, clothing, health and wellness, case management, and education and employment services.