WHAT: Assist with life-skill mentoring sessions for recently homeless youth aged 18-24 at Hope of the Valley Rescue Mission. ABOUT HOPE OF THE VALLEY: Hope of the Valley's goal is to meet the needs of the “whole” person — spiritually, emotionally, and physically - by offering food, shelter, showers, and health services to L.A.'s poorest. VOLUNTEER PROJECT: Lend your professional insights on successful “adulting” to young men and women transitioning out of homelessness. You'll be scheduled on an as-needed basis depending on the topics the residents request. Current topics are listed below but will be regularly updated: financial skills (savings, investing, IRA/401k, etc) business start-up advice music industry career advice (getting a foot in the door, writing, producing, getting your work into the hands of the right people, etc) overcoming a complicated work-history (gaps in employment, criminal record, etc) Please note we're currently only able to schedule volunteers who feel comfortable leading instruction in one of the above areas. IMPACT: These young transitional shelter residents are full of questions but are lacking in adult role-models and professional networks to help them get answers. Your expertise empowers them to develop knowledge, build confidence, and move on to 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. INTERESTED? Click the "Express Interest" button below and the Project Leader will reach out to you to discuss your participation.

Burbank, CA

4/8/20 7:30 PM + more

Overview: This is the overview of the opportunity.

Tampa, FL

1/11/22 9:15 AM + more

Quick Overview: They are currently looking for a volunteer to help clean, organize, and restore the garden over the next few months so it is ready for regular volunteers to come in and maintain it. Organization Name and Website: Griffith Park Adult Community Center, http://bit.ly/1Maragr Mission or Broader Program Description: The Griffith Park Adult Community Club is housed at The Griffith Park Adult Community Center (GPACC) on Riverside Dr., south of Los Feliz Blvd. The club was established in 1999 at Silver Lake Recreation Center and has been affiliated with Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks Federation of Senior Citizen Clubs since 2000 when it was organized as the Silver Lake Senior Club. In 2008 Griffith Park Adult Community Center opens its doors, and Silver Lake Senior Club became GPAC Club. The club works with the Griffith Park Adult Community Center Facility Director to provide quality programming. The club is also responsible for fundraising to support the activities at the center, arranging for trips, recruitment of members and volunteers, and a monthly newsletter. Our members come from a wide geographic area - Atwater Village, East Hollywood, Echo Park, Elysian Valley, Franklin Hills, Los Feliz, and Silver Lake and beyond. Volunteer Roles and Responsibilities: GPACC has a small garden adjacent to the Community Center Building. The garden is calling for some tender loving care with the help of weeding, fun times in harvesting, and the feel-good help of cleaning up the raised beds. They also host regular plant/produce sales. Requirements: Include but not limited to any of the following: A passion for gardening and plants Knowledge of proper plant care Basic building/construction skills Reliability and organizational skills Responsibilities include but not limited to any of the following: Clean, weed, and restore current plants Organize pots, planters, and supplies effectively Rearrange space for most effective use. The time commitment is flexible with your hours but 5 – 10 hours per week during business hours; at least a 3-month commitment with an option to remain on as project leader once the garden is ready for volunteers to maintain

Los Angeles, CA

Through6/30/20

Quick Overview: Seeking a well-connected leader who is passionate about training the long term care providers and can leverage his/her networks. Organization Name and Website: California Long-Term Care Education Center, https://cltcec.org/ Mission or Broader Program Description: CLTCEC is dedicated to providing educational opportunities as tools of empowerment for long term care workers to build better lives, provide quality care and meet and invest in the critical needs of the long-term care workforce. Roles and Responsibilities: The ideal candidate has had a track-record of supporting education and/or medical centers and strong connections to decision makers who are in a position to positively impact CLTCEC. We seek a board leader to help cultivate the board’s leadership role in advocacy in support of staff as part of a broader commitment to increase awareness about the importance of our mission, influence public policy, and expand our reach. The ideal board candidate should have prior nonprofit board member experience or have received formal board training. General oversight Fiscal oversight Fundraising and development Involvement in meetings, committees, and events Officer positions Desired Characteristics: Experience in board of directors’ services and non-profits a plus Previous experience in strategic planning Proven record with developing and implementing a strategic plan Outstanding organizational and planning abilities Network of donors and supporters Ability to fundraise and advocate on behalf of CLTCEC The time commitment is 2-year service terms.

Los Angeles, CA

Through6/30/20

Quick Overview: Bring career-honed adminitstrative and organizational skills to this non-profit aimed at helping underserved and vulnerable members of our city as they seek jobs. Organization Name and Website: Dress for Success World Wide - West Mission Description: Dress for Success is an international not-for-profit organization that empowers women to achieve economic independence by providing a network of support, professional attire and the development tolls to help women thrive in work and in life. Project Description: This opportunity is ideal for those interested in non-profit administrative and workplace operations, communications, customer service, data management, leadership opportunities, and those interested in gaining experience in the non-profit sector in general. The Boutique Administrative Assistant Volunteer will provide support to the Branch Manager in assisting with the overall administrative workflow in order to increase efficiencies in the Dress for Success Worldwide – West boutique. Consistency in administrative operations will lead to an increase in clients receiving services and agency partnerships. Activities: Assist the Branch Manager in managing administrative aspects of the boutique relating to clients; including booking and confirming appointments, calendaring appointments, completing related paperwork and data entry Answer main phone line; assisting with answering questions and taking messages Work with Branch Manager to keep client calendar up to date and current Assist Branch Manager in maintaining a clean and safe work environment for staff, clients and volunteers Work with Branch Manager to create procedure checklists to follow for managing boutique administrative needs on a daily and weekly basis Take inventory of items on boutique floor and determine what needs to be restocked (e.g. clothing, shoes, purses, accessories and make-up) Organize and track items received that are not appropriate for the boutique or Closet Sale and need to be donated Help prepare for Closet Sales as needed ​Other duties as assigned ​Desired Qualifications: Possess a passion for the Dress for Success mission Have a professional attitude and a friendly, positive approach Have an interest in learning about the barriers that women face to joining and thriving in the work place, as well as ways to overcome those barriers Excellent oral and written communication skills Detail-oriented and highly organized Excellent trouble-shooting skills Proficient in basic computer and Internet skills; ability to use and navigate Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel Confidence in learning new online platforms Willingness to work occasional evenings or weekends for various events (rare) Ability to meet deadlines A problem-solver and self-motivated individual who enjoys working in a team oriented environment Per the request of the organization, only female identifying applicants are invited to participate. For other volunteer opportunities like this please visit our Pro Bono webpage. Time frame: January 2020 – December 2020 Multiple shifts available Monday – Saturday. Full-time or part-time. Office hours: Monday to Saturday - 9:00 am to 5:00 pm Site: Dress for Success Worldwide – West Office Supervision: Frequent contact with the Branch Manager to monitor progress on individual projects as they. The Branch Manager will provide direct supervision and instruction to the intern during his/her internship stay with Dress for Success Worldwide – West. The Branch Manager will assign tasks, monitor progress, and track completion of projects. The Branch Manager will be responsible for signing off on all documents required by the intern’s program.

Los Angeles, CA

Through12/3/20

Quick Overview: If you are someone who is passionate about volunteering for a non-profit, have an expertise in strategic planning, experience being on a board of directors, and want to help a nonprofit grow their impact to Angelenos in need, consider volunteering with The Foundation . Organization Name and Website: The Foundation for Senior Services, http://foundationforseniorservices.org/ Mission or Broader Program Description: Provide older adults and their families with education, valuable resources and quality services to help seniors preserve their independence and improve their overall well-being. Help seniors to live safely and well cared for with dignity, without consideration of social and cultural differences, and advocate for those in need. Bring together a team of qualified, experience professional and businesses, to "link the community to the needs of seniors" by providing quality services at every level of senior care. Give back to seniors in need through fund-raising and charitable giving, to provide supplemental funding awards to qualified seniors. Encourage other senior care specialists to become an active part of the Foundation and advance our diversity and positive impact in the senor community by developing strong strategic partner alliances. Recognize the accomplishments of our member specialists and provide educational resources to advance their professional development and business growth. Volunteer Roles and Responsibilities: We are looking for an experienced executive management person who can help the Foundation with their strategic planning. The pro bono strategic planner 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. Develop or update strategic plan for the organization Diagram and document methods with tracking best practices Generate a report that analyzes the operation of the nonprofit 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 board of directors’ services and non-profits a plus Previous experience in strategic planning Proven record with developing and implementing a strategic plan 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 5 hours each week (more if available), remote volunteer role, volunteers may need to be mindful of deadlines.

Through6/30/20

Quick Overview: If you are someone who is passionate about volunteering for a non-profit, have an expertise in strategic planning, experience being on a board of directors, and want to help a nonprofit grow their impact to Angelenos in need, consider volunteering with The Foundation . Organization Name and Website: The Foundation for Senior Services, http://foundationforseniorservices.org/ Mission or Broader Program Description: Provide older adults and their families with education, valuable resources and quality services to help seniors preserve their independence and improve their overall well-being. Help seniors to live safely and well cared for with dignity, without consideration of social and cultural differences, and advocate for those in need. Bring together a team of qualified, experience professional and businesses, to "link the community to the needs of seniors" by providing quality services at every level of senior care. Give back to seniors in need through fund-raising and charitable giving, to provide supplemental funding awards to qualified seniors. Encourage other senior care specialists to become an active part of the Foundation and advance our diversity and positive impact in the senor community by developing strong strategic partner alliances. Recognize the accomplishments of our member specialists and provide educational resources to advance their professional development and business growth. Volunteer Roles and Responsibilities: Data Entry Organizing and managing the front desk Organizing paper and electronic files Create flyers, calendars, etc. Internet Research Other organizational duties as required Good communication and writing skills Exudes an outgoing and pleasant attitude Detail oriented and well-organized Ability and willingness to learn on the job Knowledge of Microsoft Office/Outlook/Excel Requirements: Volunteers will need access to a computer and transportation for any in person meetings. Potential for remote work. Willingness to learn the functions and features of the Foundation’s website applications Time Commitment is flexible, but is a minimum of 4 hours per week for at least 3 months

Through6/30/20

What: Lead a series of employment readiness and life skills workshops. You will support RSVP volunteers age 55+ as they work with adults and youth in need. The Project You Will Lead: 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, CLARE Rehabilitation Center, Journey Out, College Track & more, to prepare people for new or better jobs. Topics include interview skills, resume and cover letter writing, financial literacy and more. Location: Santa Monica, Hollywood, Van Nuys, Boyle Heights 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. Impact: Your choice to lead this opportunity is a choice to support adults & youth in difficult circumstances who want to make better lives for themselves and be productive citizens. Any experience you have is invaluable. Requirements: Availability to assist monthly workshops & must have own computer/laptop to do leader duties through email and online leader portal.

Through6/30/20

Quick Overview: Research possible opportunities for volunteers to help out a good cause from home! Mission or Broader Program Description: Due to the COVID-19 outbreak, L.A. Works is following the recommendations that our city government has deemed important by limiting gatherings of larger groups, and by social distancing. Therefore, we need volunteers to help research alternative ways that organizations can get the important help they need. Some examples of virtual volunteering are: database clean up, web/graphic designing, and marketing planning. Impact: This pandemic has shut down many volunteer opportunities, leaving people lost for how they can help the community. By researching and making a list of at-home volunteering options, you will be helping those in quarantine keep busy, and also helping the organizations and communities that have recently lost volunteers. There is still so much to do in this time, and you can show people how they can get involved! Volunteer Roles and Responsibilities: You will work remotely, researching potential virtual volunteer opportunities throughout LA. For example, you can look through social media, volunteer hashtags, LA news postings and organizations’ websites to find the best ways for people to get involved virtually. Additional Details: After you express interest, there will be a virtual onboarding process where we provide further instructions and useful references for you to get started.

Through4/4/20