Society for the Blind
Email: volunteer@societyfortheblind.org
Phone: 916-452-8271 ex. 319


Volunteer Opportunities include: reading for clients one-on-one or recording the news, running bingo sessions to raise money for our agency programs or being part of a Special Events Crew, and one-time and ongoing professional activities. We can find an area that fits your time constraints and individual gifts.

Turn a Little Moment into Big Magic Become a Mentor
Email: jwilson@catholicbigbrothers.org
Phone: (213) 251-9800 (V/TTY)


Catholic Big Brothers Big Sister’s DHH program is seeking men and women mentors who know American Sign Language (ASL) for deaf and hard of hearing children. We are an established 80 year old non-profit mentoring organization providing volunteer Big Brothers and Big Sisters to deaf/hard of hearing children of all faiths throughout Los Angeles County for the last 23 years. CBBBS is non-sectarian and is not associated with nor does it receive any funding from the Catholic Church. To be a mentor, you must be 18 years of age, a licensed and insured driver, or have reliable transportation, be available weekends, make at least a 1 year commitment, and have outings twice a month. Experience with children not necessary, and we offer mentor trainings (either one to one or group) Please Contact: Juan Wilson, Catholic Big Brothers Big Sisters DHH Program; (213) 251-9800 (V/TTY) or (email) jwilson@catholicbigbrothers.org and visit our website at www.catholicbigbrothers.org

Eastern Los Angeles Family Resource Center
Phone: 626-300-9171
Location: Alhambra, CA

Eastern Los Angeles Family Resource Center in Alhambra is seeking a volunteer to help with pre-development, writing, and publishing of quarterly newsletter to parents of young children with disabilities.
Our mission is to provide information and emotional support to parents of children 0-3 and to adults with developmental disabilities.
The newsletter coordinator must be experienced with Microsoft Publisher and Microsoft Word 2003. A travel stipend is available.
Office hours Monday – Thursday, 9-5. Please call Yvette Baptiste 626-300-9171

Community Integration Services Inc.
Email: berio@cisadp.org
Phone: (818)772-1155
Location: Granada Hills, CA

Community Integration Services Inc is a non profit organization in Granada Hills serving seniors and adults with developmental disabilities. CIS is seeking 20 volunteers age 50+ to run a new SeniorNet Computer Learning program at our Computer Learning Center. Please contact Bob Erio at (818)772-1155.

Compassionate Volunteers are needed to support terminally ill patients and their families
Email: gaskew@hospicetouch.com
Phone: 866-553-5553
Location: Long Beach, CA
Compassionate Volunteers in the Greater Long Beach and Orange County areas are needed to support terminally ill patients and their families through friendly visits;listening to life stories, reading, holding a hand, sitting quietly and just being a supportive presence. Also needed are volunters to creat lap blankets, pillow cases, wheelchair bags or open back nightgowns.Free training provided for volunteers wanting to make visits. Contact Ginger Askew, 866-553-5553 or gaskew@hospicetouch.com to register for classes. Assignments are made according to where the Volunteer lives.

Children Uniting Nations (CUN)/mPLAY
Email: academic@childrenunitingnations.org
Phone: 310-203-0500 ext. 21
Location: Los Angeles, CA

Children Uniting Nations (CUN)/mPLAY is currently looking for caring individuals that want to make a difference in the life of a foster child. Help inspire our children to DREAM more and BE more by simply giving the gift of time. We are expanding into new school sites and are in need of academic mentors both during the week and as part of our Saturday School program. We also seek relationship mentors on an ongoing basis. If you are interested in learning more about how you can become a mentor please contact Giovanni at 310-203-0500 ext. 21. Please call to RSVP for an upcoming orientation to learn more about our program. No skills necessary, just a caring heart.

Community College Foundation: 1-2-1 Tutoring Program
Email: vnguyen@communitycollege.org
Phone: (213) 427-6910, ext. 239
Location: Los Angeles, CA

The Community College Foundation’s 1-2-1 Tutoring Program for the Greater Los Angeles Area is looking to hire a tutor throughout the months of July and August who will begin actual tutoring sessions at the beginning of September. This is a great part-time tutoring position for highly motivated individuals with an interest in education and social service. We currently have openings for hundreds of tutors throughout the Los Angeles area.

The tutoring position offers a flexible schedule, rewarding experience and locations near the tutor’s area. Tutors would be providing one-on-one in-home tutoring, or at a local library if the parent prefers. We are a Supplemental Educational Service provider under the No Child Left Behind Act. Tutoring is provided for students in grades Kindergarten through 12th grade in the subjects of Mathematics or Language Arts. Tutors would be working in conjunction with the parents in order to set up a schedule most convenient for the parents and students. Through this tutoring, we hope to create and sustain a foundation for academic achievement and confidence even after the tutoring sessions end.

For further information, interested applicants can visit our website at: http://tutor.communitycollege.org. In order to apply, they can access the online application from that website by clicking the link for “Become a Tutor”.

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Literacy* AmeriCorps Los Angeles
Email: tarry.kang@literacynetwork.org.
Phone: (213) 237-4350
Location: Los Angeles, CA

The Literacy Network of Greater Los Angeles is proud to bring you Literacy* AmeriCorps Los Angeles, an AmeriCorps program that would provide a full-time paid AmeriCorps member from September 19, 2008 – August 18, 2009.

Service Site commitment is a match of only $5,000 per AmeriCorps member. AmeriCorps members will receive a $12,500 stipend along with a $4,725 education award upon completion as well as 140 hours of professional development.

The details may be found in the attached documents.
Request for Proposal.
Press Release.

Public Allies
Phone: 213.741.2202
Location: Los Angeles, CA

Public Allies is seeking young adults ages from 18—30 to participate in a ten month paid internship and earn up to $15,000. Preferred applicants are young adults who have at least a high school diploma or GED, seeking a full-time position, are committed to social justice, want to develop their leadership capacity, are serious about learning and affecting change throughout the Los Angeles Area. To Apply or for more information, please contact 213.741.2202

Roze Room Hospice
Email: volcoord@rozeroomhospice.org
Phone: (800) 828-9017
Location: Los Angeles, CA

Roze Room Hospice is looking for volunteers to assist in their medical office. Assistance with sorting records, filing, mailings and copy work requested. Your help can provide support to people with a terminal illness and their families. We are located in the Miracle Mile are of Los Angeles on Wilshire Boulevard. Contact Volunteer Coordinator Kathleen McMahon.

The Bellflower Unified School District
Phone: 562.461-2241
Location: Los Angeles, CA

The Bellflower Unified School District is recruiting individuals to become AmeriCorps members who will serve in their after-school program, Project Apple. Participants will serve students in grades 1-6 by providing homework assistance, academic enrichment, and recreation after school from 3-6pm. Participants will also be provided with training, a monthly stipend, and an Education Award upon completion of 450 hours of service. For more information, please contact Project APPLE at 562.461-2241 or visit www.americorps.org

The Children Youth and Family Collaborative is Looking for AmeriCorps Members
Email: ruthiewu@gmail.com
Phone: (323)730-9400
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Americorps Volunteer Program What is the Children Youth and Family Collaborative? The Children Youth and Family Collaborative (CYFC) is a nationally recognized, faith based organization serving over 2000 foster and at risk youth at twenty sites in Los Angeles and Compton. CYFC utilizes a holistic approach to enhance the academic and social development of participants through educational support, mentoring and enrichment opportunities. CYFC makes the connection between disadvantaged youth and a caring community through partnerships with all five major Los Angeles Colleges and Universities, the Los Angeles and Compton School Districts, community groups, faith based organizations and the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD.)

What does an AmeriCorps tutor Volunteer do?

Americorps volunteers are placed as tutors in the academic tutoring program, which operates at elementary, middle, and high school sites in Los Angeles and Compton. Our academic tutoring program provides support and services to youth who are at the greatest risk of dropping out of school or failing. Working at one of our school sites in South Los Angeles or Compton, you will have the unique opportunity to guide the achievement of a young person who is struggling academically. The goal of tutoring is to assist the child with homework or concepts he or she may be having trouble grasping. The encouragement and motivation a tutor gives can help a child stay interested in school and experience academic success. What is required of me as a member of the Americorps program at CYFC?

Americorps volunteers must:

• Complete 300 hours of tutoring (paid) and receive a $1000 education award • Attend trainings and meetings as needed, including the mandatory pre-service orientation • Be available at least 10 hours per week (2 days a week minimum) • Have reliable transportation to attend the site • Pass a background check • Have proof of a TB test • Be 17 years or older • Have proof of high school graduation • Be patient, caring, effective at problem-solving and active listening

The Community College Foundation: Tutoring Position
Email: nguyen@communitycollege.org
Phone: 213-427-910
Location: Los Angeles, CA

The Community College Foundation, a nonprofit organization that tutors disadvantaged youth who attend Title 1 Schools is looking for dedicated tutors to help children within their program. Tutor will be required hold one on one, 2-3 hour sessions with their child twice a week in Language Arts or Math. This is a part-time position that pays $12-15 an hour.

The goal of the program is to get the children to improve 1.5 grade levels during the tutoring process.

The qualifications for the position are:
-The tutor must be able to pass a background check.
-The tutor must get TB tested
-The tutor must be able to tutor students in Math or English at an age appropriate level.

If you are at all interested, please contact Victoria Nguyen with the information above!

The Literacy Network of Greater Los Angeles
Email: Tarry.Kang@literacynetwork.org
Phone: 213-367-4350
Location: Los Angeles, CA

The Volunteer for Literacy Program can offer you a uniquely rewarding experience as a volunteer tutor for adult learners. We have over 25 partner sites throughout greater Los Angeles where volunteers can dedicate their time. You may work with adult learners in many capacities based on your skills and interests. There are opportunities to tutor in reading and writing, ESL basics and math literacy. Additionally, volunteers can help adult learners in their job search efforts, on resume writing and on perfecting interview skills. Trainings are held monthly, so please contact us to learn more.

Volunteers Needed at Junior Blind of America!
Email: DMcBeth@juniorblind.org
Phone: (323) 290-6291
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Volunteers are needed to assist our instructors in the Independent Living Skills classroom which is part of the Davidson Program for Independence (DPI).

DPI is a comprehensive residential program designed to help adults who are blind or visually impaired. Through training in four core areas (Braille, computer skills, orientation and mobility and independent living skills), graduates of the program attain the skills to find employment and enjoy productive and fulfilling lives in their homes and communities.

Volunteers will assist in the following areas: Meal Preparation, Kitchen Management, Clothing Management, Housekeeping, Personal and Money Management, Shopping Skills, etc.

Volunteers will receive necessary training and instruction. All that is required is a willingness to learn, initiative, and a 6-month or longer consistent weekly commitment based on the schedule you deem appropriate. A background check (Live-Scan) and TB test are required for all volunteers and will be processed through Junior Blind of America.

For more information, please contact Debbie McBeth

Volunteers Needed to Fight Hunger in Los Angeles County!
Email: volunteer@cyfcla.org
Phone: (323) 234-3030 ext. 144
Location: Los Angeles, CA

Join the Los Angeles Regional Foodbank and help sort incoming food from food drives or assemble care packages for our Commodity Supplemental Food Program (must be at least 14 years old).

Compassionate Volunteers are needed to support terminally ill patients and their families
Email: gaskew@hospicetouch.com
Phone: 866-553-5553
Location: Orange County, CA
Compassionate Volunteers in Orange County areas are needed to support terminally ill patients and their families through friendly visits;listening to life stories, reading, holding a hand, sitting quietly and just being a supportive presence. Also needed are volunters to creat lap blankets, pillow cases, wheelchair bags or open back nightgowns. Free training provided for volunteers wanting to make visits. Contact Ginger Askew, 866-553-5553 or gaskew@hospicetouch.com to register for classes. Assignments are made according to where the Volunteer lives.

Mercy Education Resource Center Volunteer
Email: nancy@mercyeducation.org
Phone: (916) 737-6026
Location: Sacramento, CA

Volunteers of all ages are needed to distribute information about the program. We need volunteers here at the center to assist with daycare and tutoring for children whose parents are participating in the English classes. In addition, at other times we will need assistance with other reception type duties and follow up with students in the English classes.

Saca Community Learning Center
Phone: (916) 628-8274
Location: Sacramento,

The Saca Community Learning Center has an adult education program, which includes ESL classes, one-on-one tutoring for students working toward literacy and/or attaining their GED, and a computer lab open for use with staff and volunteers available for assistance. The Saca Center also has a youth development program, which includes a Play Care program and an after school program for school-aged children, Family Homework Help. Finally, the Saca Center has a Mother-Baby program, a program for new and expecting parents with children 0-2 years of age. Parents may receive diapers, baby food, formula, baby clothes, maternity clothes, and miscellaneous other baby items once a month with the attendance of one or more parenting workshop. Volunteer Opportunities: We are currently in need of volunteers in EVERY program! Please call Kari, Volunteer and Outreach Coordinator, at (916) 628-8274 for more information about volunteering!

Society for the Blind Volunteer
Email: volunteer@societyfortheblind.org
Phone: 916-452-8271 ex. 319
Location: Sacramento, CA

Volunteer opportunities with us!

FISHING CREW LEADER-NEED TO GET ABOUT 5 PEOPLE
Email: auroraort@hotmail.com
Phone: (619) 298-5021 EXT 2
Location: SAN DIEGO,
HELP THE BLIND WITH THEIR BAIT, AND REELING OF FISH WHEN CAUGHT, ETC. HELP WITH THE SET-UP. WILL BE AT LAKE MURRAY STARTING AT 9 AM TO ABOUT 1PM. SECOND THURSDAY OF THE MONTH. WE START WITH 9 PEOPLE. THEY HAVE FISHED BEFORE.

Scripps Mercy Hospital/ Volunteer Services
Phone: 619-260-7082
Location: San Diego, CA

Maternity Floor Receptionist: sit behind tall reception counter and give directions, 7 days a week, 8:00am to 8:00pm, Spanish helpful.
Surgery Waiting Room Receptionist: sit at regular desk, Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 6:00pm. Help to connect doctors with family after surgery.

Qualifications:
Two TB skin test
Proof of MMR and Hepatitis B shots
References
Background checks
Orientations

Please Contact:
Lori Kiner
Scripps Mercy Hospital
Manager, Volunteer Dept. & Gift Shops
(San Diego & Chula Vista Campuses) 4077 Fifth Ave. (Mer65)
San Diego, Ca. 92103
619-260-7082

Volunteer San Diego
Email: dkrakauer@volunteersandiego.org
Phone: 858) 636-4184
Location: San Diego, CA

Are you an individual with a disability who wants to give back to the community? Then Volunteer San Diego needs YOU in our DOORS program! VSD has a great variety of accessible opportunities throughout the county!

Who: Volunteer San Diego. We are a non-profit organization that connects community members to meaningful volunteer opportunities
What: DOORS, a service inclusion program that provides accessible volunteer projects. Our projects vary: work with children, animals, seniors, in an office, from home… the possibilities are endless!
Where: Throughout San Diego County
When: Start volunteering anytime

If interested please contact Debbie Krakauer at 858-636-4184 or dkrakauer@volunteersandiego.org

What's Next?
Phone: 619) 232-2727 x 102
Location: San Diego, CA

What’s Next? is a mentoring program bringing together young people with physical disabilities and adults with similar disabilities who are living active, full -- successful -- lives in the San Diego community.

Mentors and mentees enjoy one-on-one time within a social group environment and by phone and email. Two Saturdays a month we get together for fun, sharing of experiences and presentations on topics ranging from independent living to interviewing for a job.

We want young people with physical disabilities -- and their families -- to see that life with a disability can be interesting and rewarding. Mentees need to realize that they can go to college and/or work.

We have structured and staffed What's Next? so that everywhere our young people look, they see adults with disabilities in leadership roles. We are always looking for adults with disabilities to volunteer as mentors. We prefer mentors to have successful work experience and some postsecondary education.

We also are interested in finding volunteer opportunities for the youth in our program. Many of them enjoy helping with projects and value the skills they gain in serving.

For more information please contact Suzanne Stolz, What's Next Mentoring Program Curriculum Specialist, at 619-232-2727 x 102

Yolo Basin Foundation Volunteer Opportunities
Email: sross@yolobasin.org
Phone: Sarah Ross at (530) 757-4828
Location: South Davis, CA

The Yolo Basin Foundation, a popular non-profit wildlife and wetlands education organization, invites potential new volunteers to join in supporting local wetlands and wildlife.

Volunteers work with Foundation and Department of Fish and Game staff, to teach the community about the importance of wetlands and wildlife in our lives. Caring individuals willing to share their time and skills are needed all year to help with a wide range of activities and programs. Beginning naturalists are welcome.

Volunteers can be involved in a myriad of ways. Some of the many activities are: working as a docent with children as part of the Discover the Flyway school program, guiding public tours in the Yolo Wildlife Area and City of Davis Wetlands, helping with special events such as California Duck Days and Nature Bowl, photography, office work, binocular mending and model making. Many activities have a flexible schedule.

In return, volunteers receive year round training and learning opportunities, recognition, and a chance to inspire thousands of visitors of all ages about the wonders of wetlands.