L.A. Works

WHAT: Help LA Family Housing residents plant and care for their own personal edible gardens. ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION: L.A. Family Housing assists families and individuals transitioning out of homelessness and poverty by providing housing and supportive services. VOLUNTEER PROJECT: Join us on the first and third Saturdays of each month to help residents nurture their own gardens and engage in community-building. You'll take part in brief coffee chats with LAFH residents, followed by seed planting, weeding, harvesting, and more. IMPACT: You can help residents gain a sense of ownership, learn to garden, and practice their communication and social skills. ADDITIONAL DETAILS: Volunteers- must be over 18 years old. should be aware that gardening can be physically demanding. may not be alone with residents. should bring work gloves and any gardening tools, if possible. closed-toe shoes, clothing you don't mind getting dirty, sun hats, and water bottles are recommended. IN-KIND DONATIONS: In-kind (not monetary) donations of coffee, tea, soil, seeds, or tools are always welcome. We are incredibly grateful for any help in making the residents' Saturday mornings a little brighter.

Los Angeles, CA

9/21/19 9:00 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

9/7/19 9:00 AM + more

WHAT: Go back to school and be a kid again while getting your hands dirty at EMA's Carthay Elementary Environmental Studies Magnet School 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 Carthay Elemntary Environmental Studies Magnet School showcases an extensive edible garden, outdoor classroom, kindergarten garden, and animal care center. VOLUNTEER PROJECT: Join us on the second Sunday of each month and help with gardening and school maintenance tasks as directed by Master Gardeners from the County of Los Angeles. Get your hands dirty weeding, planting, mulching, watering, harvesting, caring for animals, 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 do the following or they cannot participate: bring this Minor Waiver form signed by a legal guardian to the event be accompanied by an adult.

Los Angeles, CA

9/8/19 9:00 AM + more

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

9/17/19 3:00 PM + more

Project sponsored by What: Help serve restaraunt-style meals to the homeless and hungry. L.A. Works has partnered with Macy's in their efforts to make life shine brighter through service and are leading the community at Hope of the Valley Rescue Mission in feeding the hungry. Hope of the Valley is a faith-based compassion ministry that strives to meet the needs of the "whole person" - physically, emotionally, and spiritually. Volunteer Project: Volunteers will provide hope, meals, and friendship to people experiencing (or in danger of experiencing) homelessness. Being served restaraunt-style rather than buffet style is a measure to restore guests' dignity and confidence. Impact: Volunteers like you help Hope of the Valley serve over 200,000 meals every year. Age Requirement: 14+, but volunteers aged 14-18 must: bring and have signed by their legal guardian this Volunteer Agreement & Release for Minors be accompanied by an adult. Additional Details: Volunteers must wear closed-toed shoes. All volunteers will receive a 20% off 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 and Macy's for Hope of the Valley.

Los Angeles, CA

9/18/19 11:45 AM