"Places are looking for great High school students, like you, to help around the community. Not only will you be helping other, you will benefit as well. This is a great opportunity for all students."
"Make a difference; become a volunteer!!!"
Written by: Michelle Herrera and Tatiana Galvan
Volunteering provides a person with opportunity to enrich their lives, assist others in need of help, and promotes a better community. List below are volunteer organizations that have sent VNHS requests and links to other sites. Hospitals, museums, the Braille Institute are other suggested place to search for volunteer opportunities.
Recent Volunteer opportunities:
Mid Valley YMCA
6901 Lennox Avenue
Van Nuys 91405
Contact: Sopha Pok
818-989-3800 Ext. 4238
East Valley YMCA
5142 Tujunga Avenue
North Hollywood 91601
Contract: Patricia Cuffie-Jones
818-763-5126
Volunteer opportunities are listed alphabetically.
Ahead with Horses
Assist as needed with student horse therapy program. Duties may include walking a horse.
Contact: aheadwithhorses@yahoo.com or call 818 – 767 - 6373
Must be at least 14 years old, no exceptions.
American Cinematheque
Assist with programming, public relations, membership and special events.
Contact: Nancy Winters at 323 – 461 – 2020 ext. 121
Be A Mentor
Tutor younger students 1 ½ hours a week at a local school.
Contact: April Joy at 818-908-5003 or email her at mentors@vcla.net
Braille Institute
For more information contact Joan Muraskin by phone at 323-663-1111 Ext.1340 or email her at jmuraskin@brailleinstitute.org
City Year
City Year Los Angeles is an Americorps program and national non-profit organization that unites young people of all backgrounds for a demanding and rewarding year of full-time community service, giving them the skills and opportunities to change the world. As tutors, mentors, and role models, City Year corps members make a difference in the lives of
children, and transform schools and neighborhoods in Los Angeles.
City Year's full-time program provides paid community-service based work experience that concludes with an education award of nearly $5,000 that can be applied to student loans and/or future education expenses. Additional benefits include health insurance, networking sessions with business partners and City Year alumni, T-Mobile cell phone, Timberland uniform and free unlimited metro pass in Los Angeles city.
http://www.cityyear.org/losangeles.aspx.
Food Bank
Help sort and pack food or supplies for needy children and families.
Contact: Ana Martinez at 323-234-3030 ext. 144 or email her: amartinez@lafoodbank.org
Must be at least 14 years old, no exceptions. See Volunteer Opportunities below.
http//:wwwlafoodbank.org
Guardian Circle
Help the elderly.
Contact: Office of the Public Guardian at 213 – 974 - 7980
Japanese Gardens
Tea Service on the 2nd and 4th from 10 AM to 3:30 PM on Sundays. Contact Debra at 818-756-8166 for more information.
Gift Shop from 10 AM to 3:30 PM on Sundays. Contact Jane at 818-756-8166 for more information.
http://www.thejapanesegarden.com/founding.html
Petersen Automotive Museum
Pit crew needed.
Contact: 323 – 964 – 6358
Skirball Cultural Center
Gain work experience and exposure to art and culture.
Contact: Manuel at 310 - 440 – 4654 or email him at mquezada@skirball.org
Teen Line
Help teen callers with any kind of problem they might be dealing with
Teens can also call for information. hours are 6pm -10pm 1-800- 852- 8336 Contact: 1-800-TLCTEEN (852-8336)
Tutoring at Elementary and Middle Schools
Volunteers need to be dedicated, motivated and able to inspire.
Hazeltine ES - Contact Ms. Braley, AP at 818-781-8613
Kester ES - Contact Ms. Maliniak at 818-787-6751
Van Nuys ES - Contact Ms. Munoz at 818 - 785-2195
Van Nuys MS - Contact Mr. Williams in the Attendance Office at 818-267-5900
Millikan MS - Contact Ms. Leah S at 818-528-1626
Triumph Charter Academy in San Fernando - Contact K. Gasienica at 818-837-6221
Valley Presbyterian Hospital
Opportunities for those, 14 years and older, interested in a hospital environment and a concern for patient and family care. Contact Amanda Jari, Department of Volunteer Services Coordinator, at 818-902-5704 or Virginia Napoles, Director Patient Relations & Volunteer Services, at 818-902-2932. Additional information is available on their web site at: http://www.valleypres.org.
VolunteerMatch
Has 1518 volunteer opportunities in Los Angeles-Long Beach, CA.
http://www.volunteermatch.org/bymsa/m4480/c/opp1.html
Volunteer Center of Los Angeles
Has many opportunities and is located at 8134 Van Nuys Blvd., #200, Panorama City.
http://www.vcla.net
Links
Lessons on Volunteering
Organized for ages 7-11 and 12-18 under the five themes of: Roots of Philanthropy, Growing as a Philanthropist, Everyday Acts of Citizenship, Heroes and “Sheroes” of Philanthropy, and Environment and Philanthropy.
http://www.learningtogive.org/youthworkers/02activities.asp
LA Works
http://www.laworks.com
Volunteer Los Angeles
Has a large list of agencies needing volunteers.
http://www.volunteerlosangeles.com
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