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 Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservation For Their Outdoor Volunteer Day
Please join us for our Outdoor Volunteer Day from 9am to 12pm at Alta Vicente Reserve! With PVPLC you will be working to remove invasive weeds which degrade important wildlife habitat and will be replacing them with native, drought tolerant plants!
Please meet at the Alta Vicente trailhead next to St Paul's Lutheran Church at 31290 Palos Verdes Dr W, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275. Please do not park in the church parking lot. Park on the street. Extra parking can be found in Golden Cove Shopping Center.
You will be working outdoors, so please wear closed-toed shoes, sun protection and be sure to bring drinking water and a snack. A reusable water bottle is recommended.
Lend a Hand at Big Sunday’s Monday Mornings at 10am
Here’s a way to help every week throughout the summer! Each Monday morning at 10 am, we host a different, fun, hands-on service project at Big Sunday headquarters called MM@10 (Monday Mornings at 10). It’s a great way for folks of all ages to get together to help others. Join us as we make animal blankets and toys for No Kill LA! To RSVP for upcoming MM@10 events, please contact Beenish at beenish@bigsunday.org. See http://bigsunday.org/get-involved/mm10/ for more info.
Join Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservation For Their Outdoor Volunteer Day
With PVPLC, you will help care for the White Point Native Plant Demonstration Garden by planting native shrubs, removing invasive weeds, watering native plants, grooming trails and more! Your efforts will help restore this habitat for wildlife as well as create a beautiful place for the community to enjoy!
White Point is located at 1600 W. Paseo del Mar in San Pedro. Enter the free parking lot from the Western Blvd as it turns into Paseo del Mar They will be located at the end of the road on the left-hand side.
You will be working outdoors, so please wear closed-toed shoes, sun protection and be sure to bring drinking water and a snack. A reusable water bottle is recommended.
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
Join Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservation For Their Outdoor Volunteer Day
Come volunteer at PVPLC's Native Plant Nursery! You will help transplant seedlings and prepare native plants to be planted in restoration sites around the Peninsula to improve wildlife habitat!
The Native Plant Nursery is located in San Pedro on a secured Navy Fuel Support Point. All volunteers must bring a photo ID (driver's license or school ID) and must register 48 hours in advance to participate. Volunteers who do not sign up in advance and receive a confirmation will not be permitted to enter the Navy base. Your vehicle may be subject to search. Please arrive 15 minutes early to account for the security. Volunteers will be working outdoors, so please wear closed-toed shoes, sun protection and be sure to bring drinking water and a snack.
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.
Join Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservation For Their Outdoor Volunteer Day
With PVPLC you will be working to remove invasive weeds which degrade important wildlife habitat and will be replacing them with native, drought tolerant plants!
Please meet at the Alta Vicente trailhead next to St Paul's Lutheran Church at 31290 Palos Verdes Dr W, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275. Please do not park in the church parking lot. Park on the street. Extra parking can be found in Golden Cove Shopping Center.
You will be working outdoors, so please wear closed-toed shoes, sun protection and be sure to bring drinking water and a snack. A reusable water bottle is recommended.
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
Join Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservation For Their Outdoor Volunteer Day
With PVPLC you will be working to remove invasive weeds which degrade important wildlife habitat and will be replacing them with native, drought tolerant plants!
Please meet at the Alta Vicente trailhead next to St Paul's Lutheran Church at 31290 Palos Verdes Dr W, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275. Please do not park in the church parking lot. Park on the street. Extra parking can be found in Golden Cove Shopping Center.
You will be working outdoors, so please wear closed-toed shoes, sun protection and be sure to bring drinking water and a snack. A reusable water bottle is recommended
Featured Projects
Join The Assistance League of Los Angeles for a Family Day of Service
Assistance League of Los Angeles,
ktramiel@assistanceleaguela.org,
(323) 545-4847
For nearly 100 years, Assistance League of Los Angeles has worked to improve the lives of underserved, foster and homeless children in our community.
The League’s Family Day of Service will be a unique opportunity for local families to give back to children in need. For this event they will be collecting a variety of scholastic goodies for children that include crayons, rulers, colored paper, spiral notebooks, pencils, erasers, wide-ruled notebook paper, colored pencils, glue sticks, index cards, educational workbooks and gift cards.
On the day of the event, attendees will sort and pack all the supplies, make special handmade cards and enjoy light refreshment and entertainment.
Please join them as they kick off their centennial year, by attending this FREE, family friendly event.
Please register by visiting: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/assistance-league-of-los-angeles-family-day-of-service-registration-46670040347
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.