Agency: LA Family Housing Sydney M Irmas Transitional Living Center

Description: Check out the teens at L.A. Family Housing's Sydney M. Irmas Transitional Living Center. The Center is the only facility in the Valley that accepts and provides longterm shelter to teens and their families.

They have an extensive program that includes counseling, life skills training, drug prevention education and classes.

Twice a month L.A. Works will visit the facility with their volunteers to engage the teens in uplifting activities such as dances, arts and crafts, or a fun conversation. Our goal is to inspire them to explore their creative outlets while providing positive role models for them. Our Project leaders will be in charge of creating and organizing these activities. As volunteers, you'll be briefed and assist in carrying out the night's activity. If any advance preparation is needed on your part, you'll be emailed with specific project details.

Our goal for the evening is to have a fun time and to encourage them to express themselves artistically. All upbeat and outgoing volunteers are welcome to sign up, but all volunteers must be at least 18 years of age.

[Based on this project description, if you feel you need accommodations to participate in this project (e.g. sign language interpretation, alternative formats for written materials, accessible facilities), please email us at info@laworks.com]

Impact Areas: Children & Youth, Children & Youth: Enrichment and Recreation, Children & Youth

Interests: The interests recommended for this project are:
Arts & Crafts, At-Risk Youth, Family and Women's Services

Skills: There are no skills specified for this project.