Agency: WE Connect

Description: We Connect Los Angeles 2010 is designed to assist low-income families become more financially secure by connecting them to important services and resources. The three-day event is expected to serve over 10,000 individuals and families.

Volunteers will be critical to making this ambitious event a success. Volunteers will:

• Assist with event logistics such as parking and set-up
• Distribute food donations
• Engage children who attend with their families, and
• Provide assistance with the Web Connecter, an online tool that connects families to information and services.

Age Requirement: Volunteers for this project must be at least 18 years of age.

Special Note: Bilingual (English-Spanish; English-Chinese; English-Korean) volunteers are especially needed.

Special Note: The WE Connect event has a special need for EMT-certified volunteers. If you are EMT-certified and want to help support this important event, email Gil Gonzales.

* This project is managed by L.A. Works for our nonprofit partner. L.A. Works is a nonprofit, volunteer action center that creates and implements hands-on community service projects throughout the greater Los Angeles area.

Impact Areas: Community Enrichment: Community Events, Health & Wellness: Family Services

Interests: The interests recommended for this project are:
Family and Women's Services, Hunger / Homelessness

Skills: There are no skills specified for this project.