Support Veterans at The Salvation Army’s 2nd Annual National Donut Day Eating Championship
Help support Veterans and see history being made at The Salvation Army's 2nd Annual National Donut Day Eating Championship in front of the iconic TCL Chinese Theatre in Hollywood. Watch the best competitive eaters in the country vie to break the world record. Cheer on KRTH's own Gary Bryan and others in the local preliminary donut eating contest. And support The Salvation Army and its programs dedicated to helping Veterans throughout the Southland. They need volunteers to assist with unloading and loading stage equipment, stage setup, and clean-up. There will be some heavy lifting involved, so keep that in mind. This is a fun event and volunteers will receive a T-shirt. If you are interested in volunteering, kindly contact Michelle for more information: Michelle.Yang@usw.salvationamy.org To learn more, please visit: DonutDay.org
Donate Much-Needed Art Supplies for Kids at Free Arts
Free Arts uses art to restore hope, resiliency, and self-esteem in children in Los Angeles ages 5-18 who have experienced abuse, neglect, poverty and homelessness. They serve more than 22,000 children in Los Angeles each year via nearly 200 adult volunteer mentors. Help make a difference in empowering children through arts this summer by donating much-needed art supplies from Free Arts’ Wish List! If you would like to get a copy of Free Arts’ Wish List please email Karol@freearts.org. Other forms of donations can be made at http://www.freearts.org/donate/ Free Arts also has many volunteering opportunities, if you would like to be part of our programs please visit http://www.freearts.org/trainings/ for more information or email Karol@freearts.org.
Become a Summer Camp Junior Counselor for the Children’s Lifesaving Founation
CAMP4ALL SUMMER CAMP PROGRAM would love for you or your high school teen to volunteer as “Junior” Counselors with the CLF this summer at a surf and/or overnight camp! If yes, let them know, and they will send you their easy-breezy Volunteer Form! This program will serve hundreds of low-income, at-risk and homeless youth and families coming from over a dozen different agencies. Volunteering with this program proves to be the positive experience of a lifetime, and volunteer hours can also be utilized toward community service fulfillment at a high school level. The CLF is looking for more wonderful volunteers for the Camp4All Beach & Surf Camps for homeless and at-risk youth & families in Los Angeles, starting at the end of June…and if Fridays in July work for you, let them know and they will work it out with you too! Email to receive the summer event - June to July Email for for information & to fill out volunteer form info@childrenslifesaving.org. Since 1993, more than 75,000 children have attended Camp4All Summer Camp Program, which provides crucial academic and social experiences to transitioning homeless and at-risk youth from urban and shelter environments. Camp4All is designed to provide positive, life-affirming outdoor experiences.
Interact with the Seniors at The Salvation Army and Lead Various Actiivities
The Salvation Army's Silvercrest in Lake View Terrace, CA is looking for volunteers leaders who like interacting with seniors and can lead various activities such as arts and crafts or group excercise. And if you don't have a craft or activity, thats ok! Why not come by to lead a game of bingo? Let them know what you want to do and they are open to discussing your ideas! They are also in need of volunteers who can be translators or teach ESL. The most common language is Spanish. Looking for people who are available to come in either Monday or Tuesday for 1-2 hours sometime between 9am-4pm. Minors must be accompanied by an adult. Contact Hugo Fuentes (818) 899-4184 for more info.
Lead Group Exercise Clases at The Salvation Army Weingart Center in Hollywood
The Salvation Army Weingart Center in Hollywood, CA is looking for volunteers to lead group exercise classes (yoga, zumba, aerobics, etc). Available class times are: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesdays 10am-1pm for Seniors Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday 5pm-7pm for Adults If you are interested in this volunteer opportunity please contact Amanda Soto (Amanda.Soto@usw.salvationarmy.org) with experience and availability. The Salvation Army Weingart Youth Center has become a safe haven for boys and girls, many of whom come from single-parent households, and live in low-income areas which make them vulnerable to juvenile crime. The Center provides for their physical and educational needs through a number of enrichment activities, including after school youth programs, computer instruction, sports, arts & crafts and homework assistance. Adults and seniors are also served on a limited basis with low-impact aerobics and work-related computer instruction.
Sort Food with the Pasedena Jaycees at the LA Food Bank
Volunteer with the Pasadena Jaycees at the LA Food Bank Date: June 2, 2018 Time: 9AM-12PM Location: 1734 E 41st St, Los Angeles, CA 90058 Volunteer with the Pasadena Jaycees at the LA Food Bank, you will be helping to sort, inspect, and repackage donated food items for future distribution. An estimated 1.4 million people in Los Angeles County live with food insecurity. The LA Food Bank collects donations from hundreds of resources and distributes food through over 625 Partner agencies, serving 300,000 people per month. All volunteers must be age 14+ Sign up at https://tinyurl.com/LAFoodBankJaycees
Help Seniors at the Westside Senior Helath and Wellness Fair
Senior Fair Helper Volunteers are needed for one-hour shifts to help at the Westside Senior Health and Wellness Fair. The Fair is an opportunity for seniors and their friends and family on Los Angeles' westside to get free health screenings, entertainment, give-aways, food and refreshments.
Join the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservation at their Blue Butterflies and Bagels Breakfast
Celebrate the butterfly that lives only on the Peninsula with a family friendly morning of art, story telling, music, easy habitat restoration, and butterfly spotting at George F Canyon Nature Preserve
Assist Kidsave at their 20th Anniversary Miracles Gala
Kidsave is looking for awesome on-site volunteers to help with a variety of day-of tasks. This will be for their 20th Anniversary Miracles Gala at Avalon Hollywood + Bardot. They will be having a dinner, live and silent auction, and dancing. Volunteer opportunities available are: -Event Set-Up (arrival 2:00PM) -- help with setting up the tables, floral decorations, and auction item displays. This shift would be for 3-4 hours. -Event Registration (arrival 4:30PM) -- help with checking in guests using on-line mobile bidding software (BidPal) and making sure guests are greeted with a smile and bid paddle ;) -Greeters and Table Seaters (arrival 5:00PM) -- help with flow by making sure guests know where they are seated and are able to properly find their seat; be a smiling face as they arrive -Auction Check-Out (arrival 7:00PM) -- help get auction items set-up for check-out in Bardot; help with getting all items to guests (this will be a part for those who are interested in staying for dancing!!) Requirements & Commitment: Must be at least 18 2-4 hours (flexible to be longer or shorter) Click here to apply: https://www.volunteermatch.org/search/opp2932188.jsp
Support Cyclists at Bike Multiple Sclerosis Los Angeles
Bike Multiple Sclerosis Los Angeles Volunteers needed! Over 200 volunteers are needed for the 2018 Bike MS Los Angeles event to support cyclists riding on Sunday, June 3 as they raise funds to find a cure for multiple sclerosis and provide services for those living with MS. The event will start and end at the Rose Bowl and participants will travel through the San Gabriel Mountains and other iconic Los Angeles landmarks. View assignments/shifts, locations and sign up here: https://tinyurl.com/BikeMSLosAngeles2018 They need many volunteers to support the riders out at rest stops, along the route, at the hotel, start line and finish line. There is a place for individuals as well as groups. Volunteers are needed to help with the following assignments: Check-in (walkers and volunteers,) Cheerers, Rest stops, Route support, Festival site, Medical Support, and Set Up. Requirements & Commitment: Driver's License Needed, Background Check, Must be at least 18, Must Provide Proof of Automobile Insurance. Explore Bike MS and register online as a volunteer at https://tinyurl.com/BikeMSLosAngeles2018 Groups as well as individuals are welcomed. For any volunteers questions, please email michelle.woo@nmss.org.
Lend a Hand at Big Sunday’s Monday Morning 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 creativity kits for Youth Policy Institute! To RSVP for upcoming MM@10 events, please contact Beenish at beenish@bigsunday.org. See http://bigsunday.org/get-involved/mm10/ for more info.
Learn About Sustainability by Attending MEND’s 11th Annual MENDing Poverty Conference
The 11th Annual MENDing Poverty Conference will be held June 6, 2018 from 8:00 am – 12:30 pm at the MEND Center in Pacoima. The theme for this year’s conference is Nonprofit Social Enterprises: Pathways to Success and Sustainability.The focus will be how nonprofits can create mission-centered opportunities and generate earned income through business lines. The MENDing Poverty conference brings together nonprofit executives, subject matter thought leaders, community-based service providers, and funders from across Los Angeles to discuss issues and solutions for addressing poverty. $99* Early Bird Registration fee through Wednesday, May 23 $119* Regular Registration (Includes continental breakfast and lunch) *Groups of 10 receive 5% discount. Please enter MPC_18 at registration. The event is co-hosted by MEND and Valley Nonprofit Resources. For event schedule and to register please visit: http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?oeidk=a07ef937766e91f62e4&llr=emyqqqcab
Enjoy Some Smooth Jams with Parkside Economic Development Corporation’s Wednesday Night Jazz Cool Down
Starting June 6 through August 29, there will be artists performing for a good cause.
No concert July 4th.
Concerts are $25 donation each or pick three for $60 or 15 or more for $15. Sponsorship opportunities available as well.
Doors open at 6:15pm and the show starts at 7pm.
Assist the L.A. First Church of the Nazarene’s Food Pantry with Bread Pick Up
The Helping Hands Food Pantry is in need for one or two volunteers to pick up bread from a nearby Vons. Volunteers would go to the church to pick up boxes for the bread and keys to open up the pantry. Using their own cars, volunteers would then drive to a local Vons (loading dock) and would receive the bread, load it onto their cars. When they arrive at the church, they can use carts to wheel in the bread to put inside the pantry's freezer for safe keeping. Volunteers would then lock up, put the pantry keys away and then continue about their day. The bread that volunteers will pick up will help to feed families in Pasadena, Altadena and Sierra Madre throughout that week. Requirements & Commitment: Driver's License Needed. Must be at least 18. Orientation or Training 1hr and 30min. Drivers must also have proof of insurance and will fill out a volunteer application and waivers.
Come Out to Support the Veterans of the Antelope Valley and Get Your Color On!
Bring your family and GET YOUR COLOR ON for a 5k through Pelona Vista Park that's a little on-road and a little off-road...nothing you can't handle. Plenty of color stations at every kilometer focusing on the colors of America.
The starting line has great music to get you motivated for your WARM-UP and plenty more jams to motivate through your day.
Waves start at 8am and go every few minutes.
Suitable for all levels of walkers, runners and those in between of all ages. This is an un-timed event.
Benefiting transitional housing, scholarships, financial assistance and PTSD counseling.
Run starts at 8am. Registration fee is $35 (includes race shirt, dog tag, sunglasses and bandanna.
Here is the link to register: https://www.active.com/palmdale-ca/running/vets-4-veterans-5k-color-blast-fun-run-2018
Help Los Angeles Regional Food Bank in Assembling Food Packages for over 26,000 Folks
Take a BITE out of Hunger! Volunteers are needed at the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank to help in assembling food packages for over 26,000 low income seniors, women with infants, and children in Los Angeles County. The food packages consist of food items like canned fruit, canned vegetables, rice, cereal and other non-perishable food items. By giving just a little of our time, we can make a big difference in our community. Must be at least 14 (sorry, no exception min age is 14) 3 hours All volunteers must wear closed toed shoes.
Empower the Youth of the Child Care Resource Center By Donating Books
Literacy empowers and you have a chance to do your part! On Saturday, June 9th CCRC will be on hand to receive your book donations from 10 am – 1 pm at their Headquarters location! If you’re looking to clear up space and give the gift of reading, they will happily accept new, or gently used, children’s books (up to age 13). All books received will be distributed back to the children in CCRC's San Fernando Valley community’s children. Please Note: Unfortunately cannot accept dictionaries, encyclopedias, teaching materials, magazines, etc. Don't have any books but still want to make a differece? Make a tax deductible donation! For more information, please contact at 1-866-67-4KIDS or email Communications@ccrcca.org
Join A Place Called Home for their Health and Garden Expo
This convention will provide access to basic preventive services and screenings; an opportunity to enroll in low-cost or free health care coverage; and it will also encourage participants to make positive changes to their lifestyle and behavior in order to improve their health. The resource portion of this fair is targeted to increase awareness of the opportunities, services and programs offers to the community. This will be a wonderful opportunity for parents and community members to receive critical services and learn about resources within the community. Please contact volunteer@apch.org for selection of shift. They are currently looking for a sponsorship of $5k for this event. Deliverables can be provided upon request. Please email gilbert@apch.org
Help Assist Leukemia and Lymphoma Society at their Man & Women of the Year Grand Finale Gala
LLS are in need of volunteers at their Los Angeles Man & Woman of the Year Grand Finale Gala on Saturday, June 9th at The Globe Theatre at Universal Studios Hollywood. On the 9th, nearly 550 guests will gather to honor the 20 Candidates who have spent 10 weeks competing for the title of Man/Woman of the Year by fundraising on behalf of the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS). The Man/Woman of the Year Campaign raises vital funds for cancer research. To volunteer at this year's 2018 Man & Woman of the Year Grand Finale Gala, please email Vivian Liu at vivian.liu@lls.org. Requirements & Commitment: Orientation or Training 4-6 hours Good opportunity for teens
Join Inner Arts City Arts’ Campus This Summer to Support Their Youth
Join hundreds of Angelenos on Inner City Arts' campus this summer in support of equal access to arts education for the kids and teens of our city. Summer on Seventh is a special night of art installations, live music on their rooftop, food, drinks, studio tours and more! Proceeds from the event support high quality arts instruction and programming for underserved LA youth. 21+ Event Food and Drink. Appearances by: Cassell's Hamburgers, Everson Royce Bar, Guerrilla Tacos, Pizzanista, Plant Food for People, Silverlake Wine, Starry Kitchen Art Installations and Appearances by: Eric Junker with Andrew Embury, Bert Rodriguez, Lisa Schulte, Dana Eitches
Earlybird Admission ($30) available until 11:59pm on Friday, April 13, 2018. General Admission I ($40) on sale Saturday, April 14 until 11:59pm on Thursday, May 31, 2018. General Admission II ($50) on sale Friday, June 1 until Event.
For More Info please visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/899-kcrw-presents-summer-on-seventh-2018-at-inner-city-arts-tickets-44762623211
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.