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

SNAG', Inc.
Email: snatchumback@aol.com
Phone: 626-241-7609
Location: Alhambra, CA

SNAG', Inc. is a Mentoring/Tutoring Program designed "specifically" to assist Mothers/Guardians raising Boys between ages 6-17. We provide caring adult Male Role Models (Mentors) who impart the sound-minded knowledge and wisdom that these "at-risk" Boys need to combat the daily "bombardment" of various negative influences affecting their decision-making.  In order to really make a difference, we must MATCH THIS LEVEL OF BOMBARDMENT! We advocate and teach concepts/ideologies that are designed to put a 'SNAG' in the attempts that are geared at hindering their success at becoming responsible and productive members in our Society. Our Boys are being influenced by more "dangerous ideas" than ever before in American History! We need Male Volunteers willing to donate at least 1-3 hours a week towards establishing meaningful Mentor/Mentee relationships on an on going basis. We are a local non-profit organization and if you are SINCERELY interested in learning more about becoming a Mentor with 'SNAG' Inc. Please contact Walter Craig at 626-241-7609. 

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.

KIPP (Knowledge is Power Program)
Email: sseinfeld@kippla.org
Phone: (323) 806-2869
Location: Los Angeles, CA

Los Angeles Prep is a college-prep charter school dedicated to the under-served community of Lincoln Heights. We are committed to preparing students in grades 5-8 with the skills necessary to go to a college like UCLA!
We need volunteers to help tutor our students and ensure that they continue on the path to success. Our supplemental tutoring takes place on the following Saturdays from 10am-12pm:

February 9
February 23
March 29
April 12
April 26
May 10

We are also looking for volunteers to host/teach a 1-day workshop on a unique talent or passion. You pick the subject, any of the previous dates, and just submit a lesson plan to our volunteer coordinator.

For further information about our school, please visit our website www.kipplaprep.org or contact Sarah Seinfeld at (323) 806-2869.

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

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
Email: ruthiewu@gmail.com
Phone: (323)730-9400
Location: Los Angeles, CA
The Children Youth and Family Collaborative is currently looking for 3 Americorps *VISTAs

Job Goals:
The Children Youth and Family Collaborative AmeriCorps*VISTA is dedicated staff member whose focus is to eliminate poverty by helping individuals and low-income neighborhoods make positive changes for themselves. Through AmeriCorps*VISTA, ordinary people provide extraordinary service in more than 1,200 projects nationwide. Members serve full-time for a year in organizations and agencies throughout the country, working to fight illiteracy, improve health services, create businesses, increase housing opportunities, or bridge the digital divide.

Duties and Responsibilities
Specific job duties will vary according to position type. The overall job duties for CYFC Vista Members are to:
• Develop essential systems that leave a lasting impression on the agency
• Commit to the project goals and expected outcomes
• Aid the agency in overall development and growth
• Identify Address the needs of the surrounding community
• Coordinate plans, programs and systems that will help both the agency and community move towards positive outcomes
Qualifications:
• Must be at least 18 years old
• Some College coursework completion (recommended)
• Provide proof of U.S. citizenship
• Proof of a HS diploma or GED
• Make a commitment to work full-time for 1 full year
• Must not currently be or plan to be enrolled in college/university during the year of service
• May not be employed during the entire year of service.
Benefits:
• Make a positive contribution to the community
• $1,200 cash end of service stipend or a $ 4,725educational award
• Bi-Weekly Stipend (roughly $850 per month)
• Exceptional Training*
• Limited health care benefits
• Student Loan forbearance or deferment
• Childcare assistance eligibility
• Special Recognition throughout the term of service
• Non-competitive entry for federal jobs after service
*There is a required, 3-day pre-service orientation paid for by the Corporation for National and Community Service prior to starting with CYFC.
To Apply

Submit resume and cover letter via email to and include “Vista Intern” in the subject line. Positions will be open until filled.

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 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
Email: volunteer@societyfortheblind.org
Phone: 916) 452-8271 ext. 319
Location: Sacramento, CA

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. If interested please call us at: 916-452-8271 ex. 319 or Email us at: volunteer@societyfortheblind.org

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

Volunteer opportunities with us!

Yolo Basin Foundation Volunteer Opportunities
Email: sross@yolobasin.org
Phone: (530) 757-4828
Location: Sacramento, CA

The Yolo Basin Foundation is a popular non-profit wildlife and wetlands education organization. Volunteers will work with the Foundation and Department of Fish and Game staff to teach the community about the importance of wetlands and wildlife in our lives. Caring individuals are needed all year to help with a wide range of activities and programs. Beginning naturalists are welcome. Some of the many activities volunteers can be involve in 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. If interested, please contact: Sarah Ross, Volunteer Coordinator, at (530) 757-4828 or email: sross@yolobasin.org The Yolo Basin Foundation and Department of Fish and Game Yolo Bypass Wildlife Area Headquarters is in South Davis, 45211 County Road 32B (Chiles Rd).

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.