Quick Overview: Work on resumes, conduct mock interviews and prepare budgets with women in recovery from alcohol and drug addiction to prepare them to rejoin the workforce and help them rebuild their lives. Mission or Broader Program Description: CLARE Foundation is a nonprofit organization and trusted community resource, providing effective and affordable alcoholism, substance abuse and behavioral health treatment and prevention services for nearly 50 years. Experienced, compassionate and specially trained staff help women and men find an end to the pain and suffering that is at the heart of addiction and discover hope in recovery. This project is part of RSVP at L.A. Works' Adult Education and Employment initiative. We are organizing a series of volunteer-led workshops with various nonprofit partners like CLARE to prepare people for new or better jobs. Topics include interview skills, resume and cover letter writing, financial literacy and more. Impact: Your choice to volunteer at the CLARE Foundation is a choice to support people in difficult circumstances who sincerely want to make better lives for themselves and rejoin society as productive citizens. Any experience you have as an interviewer or applicant is invaluable to folks who don't. If you've ever had a job, you can help someone else find one! Volunteer Roles and Responsibilities: As a volunteer, you will assist the workshop leader in delivering curriculum. Requirements: Participants must be age 55 or older to participate in RSVP events such as this. ANY employment experience is enough to make your presence valuable.

Los Angeles, CA

9/21/19 10:15 AM + more

Quick Overview: Work on resumes, conduct mock interviews and prepare budgets with people in recovery from alcohol and drug addiction to prepare them to rejoin the workforce and help them rebuild their lives. Mission or Broader Program Description: CLARE Foundation is a nonprofit organization and trusted community resource, providing effective and affordable alcoholism, substance abuse and behavioral health treatment and prevention services for nearly 50 years. Experienced, compassionate and specially trained staff help women and men find an end to the pain and suffering that is at the heart of addiction and discover hope in recovery. This project is part of RSVP at L.A. Works' Adult Education and Employment initiative. We are organizing a series of volunteer-led workshops with various nonprofit partners like CLARE to prepare people for new or better jobs. Topics include interview skills, resume and cover letter writing, financial literacy and more. Impact: Your choice to volunteer at the CLARE Foundation is a choice to support people in difficult circumstances who sincerely want to make better lives for themselves and rejoin society as productive citizens. Any experience you have as an interviewer or applicant is invaluable to folks who don't. If you've ever had a job, you can help someone else find one! Volunteer Roles and Responsibilities: As a volunteer, you will assist the workshop leader in delivering curriculum. Requirements: Participants must be age 55 or older to participate in RSVP events such as this. ANY employment experience is enough to make your presence valuable.

Los Angeles, CA

10/5/19 9:00 AM + more

Quick Overview: Work on resumes, conduct mock interviews and prepare budgets with youth experiencing homelessness, to prepare them to join the workforce and help them enhance their life skills. Mission or Broader Program Description: Covenant House California is a non-profit organization that provides hope to homeless and at-risk youth (ages 18-24) and continually gives them a chance to change their lives. Since 1988, they have grown to become a model of comprehensive services with critically needed programs in Los Angeles, California. For more than 5,000 youth each year, these services include street outreach, shelter, transitional living, health care, HIV/AIDS education, employment assistance, substance abuse counseling, psychological and psychiatric services, and a wide range of cultural and recreational activities. This project is part of RSVP at L.A. Works' Adult Education and Employment initiative. We are organizing a series of volunteer-led workshops with various nonprofit partners like Covenant House to prepare people for new or better jobs. Topics include interview skills, resume and cover letter writing, financial literacy and more. Impact: Your choice to volunteer at Covenant House is a choice to support youth in difficult circumstances who want to make better lives for themselves and be productive citizens. Any experience you have as an interviewer or applicant is invaluable to folks who don't. If you've ever had a job, you can help someone else find one! Volunteer Roles and Responsibilities: As a volunteer, you will assist the workshop leader in delivering curriculum. Requirements: Participants must be age 55 or older to participate in RSVP events such as this. ANY employment experience is enough to make your presence valuable.

Los Angeles, CA

10/8/19 10:00 AM + more

WHO: CASA of Los Angeles WHAT: Join us for a fun activity as we put together cute little Halloween goodie bags for children in foster care & learn how you can advocate on behalf of kids who are too young to speak out for themselves. WHERE: Griffith Park (exact location will be provided upon registration) WHEN: Tuesday, October 22 at 6:00 pm WHY: Make a difference in the life of a youth in foster care ACTIVITY LEVEL: Easy REQUIREMENTS: * Background screenings, interview & training required if you decide to become an ongoing volunteer but not necessary to participate this day. ACCESSIBILITY: Please email if accommodations are needed

Los Angeles, CA

10/22/19 6:00 PM

WHO: School on Wheels' mission is to enhance the education of children and youth in kindergarten through twelfth grade who are homeless: those living in shelters, motels, foster group homes and on the street. Your help is needed so that these children and youth have the opportunity to succeed in school. WHAT: Join us for a quick volunteer activity that has a direct impact on the students served. Attendees will be stuffing backpacks with school supplies for homeless students and learning more about the amazing work School on Wheels does to help them. Come and learn how you can help too and enjoy a FREE LUNCH courtesy of School on Wheels! WHEN: Wednesday, January 29, 2020 at 10:00 am WHERE: Northeast LA, exact address to be disclosed upon officially registering below. WHY: Becoming a volunteer for School on Wheels gives you the opportunity to share your knowledge and experience, and become a mentor, friend, and positive role model in the life of a homeless child. ACTIVITY LEVEL: Easy. ACCESSIBILITY: Please email if accommodations are needed. PARKING: Plenty of free, on-site parking.

Los Angeles, CA

1/29/20 10:00 AM

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Tampa, FL

1/11/22 9:15 AM + more

Agency Description: Our mission is to help promising, yet educationally underserved and economically disadvantaged students reach high school graduation and have access to higher education through programs that also contribute to systemic change. Program Description: The Fulfillment Fund's Mentor Program matches traditionally under-served middle and high school students with caring adult volunteer mentors. Through supportive and consistent mentoring relationships, students are motivated and inspired to reach their fullest potential. Volunteer Role & Responsibilities: A Fulfillment Fund mentor is a trusted guide, an encouraging, positive force in a student's life. Our mentors commit to their student for a minimum of two years, with the intention of continuing the mentoring relationship through their student's high school graduation. Mentors meet with their student at least once a month and check in weekly via phone or text at their convenience. Monthly outings are decided by the mentor-student team based on their unique interests. Time Commitment: 4 hours/month, flexible days Special Instructions: Mentors in our program will receive ongoing training opportunities and support from full-time Mentor Program Advisors (MPAs) that help facilitate the mentoring relationship. Mentors are asked to pick up their students and return them home after outings. Most Fulfillment Fund students live close to Downtown and South Los Angeles. Mentors must be at least 24 years of age and have a vehicle along with automobile insurance. Benefits: The opportunity to be a positive influence and role model in a young person's life. Greater connectedness to the community and the feeling of "giving back." The ability to help guide a student on the path to college and success. Accessibility: L.A. Works firmly believes that we strengthen the social fabric of our community by involving all in service. If you feel you need accommodations to participate in this project please email us at info@laworks.com. *This project is created, organized and managed by our nonprofit partner. Once you click on EXPRESS INTEREST below a staff person from that organization will contact you to follow up.

Los Angeles, CA

Through 12/31/19

WHO: Los Angeles Public Library Adult Literacy Program provides adult learners with volunteer tutors and instructors who help them improve their English literacy and meet a wide variety of personal goals from finding a better job to reading books, newspapers, and medicine labels. WHAT: Community volunteers are needed to work one-on-one with adult learners at least twice a week for 90 minutes. They ask for a minimum commitment of 6 months. WHEN: time is flexible WHERE: Locations throughout LA (we have 73 libraries). Find the one nearest you! WHY: Nearly one million adults in Los Angeles lack basic literacy or English language skills needed to achieve personal or professional goals. ACTIVITY LEVEL: Easy REQUIREMENTS: Must have a high school diploma and basic computer skills * This project is managed and lead by our nonprofit partner. L.A. Works is nonprofit, volunteer action center that creates and implements hands-on community service projects throughout the greater Los Angeles area.

Los Angeles, CA

Through 3/27/20

Quick Overview: Members of the community who have a spare bedroom volunteer to open their homes to college students (ages 18-24) experiencing housing insecurities for up to 6 months. Mission or Broader Program Description: The Host Homes Program is an innovative approach to addressing our community’s homelessness crisis. Jovenes' Host Homes program utilizes individuals or families in LA County who volunteer to open their homes for up to 6 months to college students (ages 18-24) experiencing housing insecurities. By pairing youth with community members who have a spare bedroom in their homes, youth not only obtain access to short-term shelter but are also able to build meaningful connections to caring adults in their community. While participating in the program, students will have a case manager and receive supportive services to help them meet goals related to academics, employment, permanent housing, and social and emotional well-being. Hosts receive training and attend hosts events, as well as an optional monthly stipend of up to $500. Impact: By hosting a youth, you will help homeless youth feel safe, cared for, empowered and give them the opportunity to get their foot in the door. You are first-handedly making an impact on a youth's life! Please click the following link to watch how the Host Home Program impacted the lives of youth: https://vimeo.com/294417746 Volunteer Roles and Responsibilities: Hosts are expected to provide a welcoming, stable, and secure living environment for youth. Hosts are expected to respect the rights, privacy, culture and background of youth, including their religious and political beliefs. Host must also attend an initial 1 hour Host Orientation Training as well as attend a minimum of 3 host events throughout their time of hosting. Requirements: Host is 25+ years old; Host lives in LA County, preferably near East or Southeast Los Angeles; Host provides a bedroom or private space, access to shared/private bathroom, access to a kitchen in which youth can prepare meals and store food Host has or is willing to get homeowners/renters insurance (must provide proof to Jovenes' Host Homes program staff) Host commits to hosting youth for at least 3-6 months and attend at least 3 trainings and/or host events during their time of hosting Host passes a background check Host completes an application, interviews, house inspection, and agrees to Host-Youth contract that discusses house rules, boundaries, and expectations for the youth that is coming into the home. If you would like to apply to be a host, please fill out our HOST HOME FORM or contact Host Coordinator, Luana Coberg, at Lcoberg@jovenesinc.org

Los Angeles, CA

Through 12/10/19

Quick Overview: If you are someone who is passionate about volunteering for a non-profit, have an expertise in internal operations of an organization, experience developing methods to function more efficiently, and want to help a nonprofit grow their impact to Angelenos in need, consider volunteering with the Do Good Bus. Organization Name and Website: Do Good Bus, https://dogoodbus.com Mission or Broader Program Description: We connect good people with community and purpose. During each event, we have three goals: AWARENESS - There are hundreds of causes that help our city, our neighbors, and our friends; our mission is to bring visibility and accessibility to these causes. COMMUNITY - We aim to prove the power of working together with a shared purpose of making a difference. SOCIAL IMPACT - We hope the Do Good Bus experience will inspire passengers to keep doing good – at work, at home, and in their community. Volunteer Roles and Responsibilities: We are looking for an experienced operations management person who can help Do Good Bus map their internal process and develop better methods of tracking their impact. The pro bono volunteer we are looking for will have excellent writing, grammar, and communication skills. Each volunteer is matched to a position and will meet with the Executive Director to ensure completion of the project. Create a process map and develop methods for more efficiency across programs and services Diagram and document methods with tracking best practices Assess current systems and recommend improvement with established best practices Ensure all task are submitted by the deadline(s) Requirements: Volunteers can work remotely (depending upon the role) and will receive support from L.A. Works Pro Bono Coordinator. Experience in philanthropy and non-profits a plus Working knowledge of MS Office Outstanding organizational and planning abilities Proficient in writing, communications or relevant field a plus​ The time commitment is flexible, minimum of 3 months with approximately 3 hours each week (more if available), remote volunteer role, volunteers may need to be mindful of deadlines.

Culver City, CA

Through 6/30/20