L.A. Works

What: Help at-risk youth learn to play the guitar! Program mission: Hathaway-Sycamores Child & Family Services cultivates hope and resilience to enrich the well-being of children, adults, families, and communities. We will be helping foster positive mentorships with a focus on learning and anti-bullying, by teaching at-risk youth to play & write music on the guitar. Volunteer Role & Responsibilities: Volunteers assist the Project Leader in teaching guitar to kids aged 10-16 (at various skill levels) with one-on-one instructions to better tailor their learning process. Time Commitment: Each session lasts 1-hour, but we ask that volunteers show up early to help set up and stick around after to help clean up. Volunteers are encouraged to commit to all or multiple sessions in order to create consistency for kids, but we are absolutely happy to accept one-time volunteers as well! Requirements: Volunteers need to have a basic understanding of chords and strumming, but there is no need for any prior teaching experience. Most of the kids are just starting out, and we will match volunteers with the appropriate skill levels. If you plan to volunteer for more than 3 sessions, volunteers must pass Hathaway Sycamore's free background check. Be at least 18 years of age. Additional Details: Maintain appropriate boundaries, no physical contact Provide a listening ear instead of advice Leave your smokes and vapes at home Respect privacy by taking no photos Model commitment Most importantly - have FUN! Want to sign up? Click the "Sign Up" button below. Have questions? Email the Opportunity Leader below.

Los Angeles, CA

9/21/19 9:30 AM + more

WHAT: Help youth learn and rehearse guitar. DESCRIPTION OF NON-PROFIT PARTNER: Friends of the Family is a comprehensive family resource center known for pioneering innovative, practical programs where families are recognized as central to a child’s well being and are supported to build on their skills and strengths. VOLUNTEER PROJECT: Come help kids aged 8-17 with little to no access to music education learn how to play guitar. Under the guidace of a Project Leader, you'll help students one on one. IMPACT: Did you know kids with music education have higher self esteem, test scores, and graduation rates? You can be the person who helped make that happen. ADDITIONAL DETAILS: Volunteers must: be aged 18+ play guitar at at least a beginner's level complete an interview with Friends of the Family, a background check, and a TB test prior to volunteering WANT TO SIGN UP? Click "Express Interest" below for the Project Leader to send you the background check items. Background checks take some time to complete so please sign up well in advance.

Los Angeles, CA

9/21/19 9:30 AM + more

WHAT: Go back to school and be a kid again while getting your hands dirty at EMA's Westminster Elementary Garden. ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION: The Environmental Media Association is a diverse subsection of entertainment industry influencers, entrepreneurs in business, and green icons dedicated to the mission of promoting environmental progress. One of their school gardens at Westminster Elementary (an environmental studies magnet) showcases four different gardens. VOLUNTEER PROJECT: You will assist with garden and school maintenance tasks as directed by Master Gardeners from the County of Los Angeles. Get your hands dirty weeding, planting, mulching, watering, harvesting, and helping with school beautification. IMPACT: Your work will help support the school's mission to teach sustainability and environmental awareness to the next generation of Earth's caretakers. ADDITIONAL DETAILS: We'll provide the water, but please: bring sun protection, a hat, and clothes you don't mind getting dirty wear closed-toe shoes and dress in layers MINORS: All volunteers under 18 must bring this Minor Waiver form signed by a legal guardian to the event or they cannot participate. Volunteers under 14 must also be accompanied by an adult.

Los Angeles, CA

11/2/19 9:00 AM + more

Quick Overview: This monthly event series is brought to you by Imagination.org, a new division of Two Bit Circus Foundation. It is a fun, collaborative way to get the entire family involved in some good old fashioned fun with cardboard. We'll provide the supplies, you supply the imagination. Make something that inspires you and in turn inspires others. From robots to rocket ships to cardboard castles- The sky is the limit! Mission or Broader Program Description: TwoBitCircus.org is a nonprofit educational organization designed to cultivate the next generation of inventors, advance environmental stewardship and spur community engagement. Combining the inspiration of Two Bit Circus with castoff material from hundreds of manufacturers, our programs help students learn STEAM education and innovation skills while inspiring critical and creative thinking. Impact: Your volunteer efforts enable us to promote the Power of Play, celebrating child creativity and the role communities can play in fostering it. You are also helping us spread ecological values through recycling and Creative Play. Volunteer Roles and Responsibilities/Requirements: As a volunteer you will interact with and help children build their cardboard creations, encouraging their creativity and inspiring new ideas. No prior experience with cardboard is necessary! Shift Requirements/Safety: Close-toed shoes and attire appropriate for working with children and families. * Volunteers under the age of 18 will need to bring and have signed by a parent/guardian a Volunteer Agreement & Release for Minors. The form can be found on L.A. Works website Q&A section.

Los Angeles, CA

10/5/19 12:30 PM

Project sponsored by What: Prepare and share food with homeless families and individuals. L.A. Works has partnered with Macy's in their efforts to make life shine brighter through service and are leading the community at San Fernando Valley Rescue Mission in feeding the hungry. San Fernando Valley Rescue Mission provides homeless individuals an opportunity not only to obtain food, shelter, and necessities, but also for individual and family restoration by developing personalized plans. Volunteer Project: Volunteers will cook a meal for shelter residents. They will also serve the meal and are encouraged to sit and eat with the guests to provide companionship. Impact: Volunteers like you helped SFV Rescue Mission serve 23,079 meals last year! Requirements: Volunteers must be 16+, volunteers aged 16-18 must 1) bring and have signed by their legal guardian this Volunteer Agreement & Release for Minors and 2) be accompanied by an adult. All volunteers must complete SFVRM's volunteer form in addition to signing up at the bottom of this page. To maintain food safety, volunteers who are not dressed appropriately may not participate. Volunteers must wear closed toe shoes, long pants, and sleeved shirts (no tank tops.) Additional Information: Volunteers will receive a 20% coupon as a thank you for their service! Questions? Email the Opportunity Leader below. Want to volunteer? Please click on the SIGN UP button below and we'll see you there. *This project is managed by L.A. Works for San Fernando Valley Rescue Mission and is led by Macy's Volunteer Project Leaders. L.A. Works is a nonprofit, volunteer action center that creates and implements hands-on community service projects throughout the greater Los Angeles area.

Los Angeles, CA

10/15/19 3:00 PM