*EMPOWERING ADULTS: Lifeskills for Women Experiencing Homeless
Overview: Mentor women residing in a temporary shelter on life-skills through interactive workshops. Program Mission: PATH (People Assisting the Homeless) is a California-wide nonprofit agency that has been dedicated to ending homelessness for individuals, families, and communities since 1984. We operate over 25 locations from San Jose down to San Diego, including multiple interim housing facilities, case management offices, and permanent supportive housing sites throughout Los Angeles County. Volunteer Project: Revising the curriculum content, please check back after 7/25 Requirements: While no formal training is necessary, volunteers must be knowledgeable and proficient in the subject matter they are going to present on. Please complete this Google form to fill the project leader in about your specific interests, expertise and availability. 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. Workshop Topics Effective Goal Setting Time Management & Organization Strategies Self-Esteem Assertive Communication Yoga
West Hollywood, CA
8/7/19 7:00 PM +more
*EMPOWERING ADULTS: Make Young Adults Money Masters
What: Help young adults at the Seed House Project who've recently faced homelessness and economic hardship learn money management. The Seed House Project is a non-profit servicing transition-aged-youth (18-25) experiencing homelessness. Seed House provides support for them by offering a home, job training, and personalized mentorship to enable long-term stability. Volunteer Roles & Responsibilities: Volunteers will help teach residents financial literacy by facilitating small groups or individual discussions and activities. Volunteers don't have to worry about planning anything - an L.A. Works Project Leader leads the lessons and gives them the resources they need. Volunteers might even join field trips to local financial institutions or businesses for youth to learn more about career development and long-term financial stability. Impact: Only 16% of young adults are optimistic about their financial future. (Source) Through their mentorship, volunteers will help combat the despair these young people may feel and give them solid tools for their future. Additional Requirements: Volunteers- must be at least 20 years old. are NOT required to have professional financial experience, but should be comfortable discussing banks, credit cards, everyday personal finance, and decision-making. should listen and seek to understand residents rather than offering opinions or advice. must respect the residents' privacy, boundaries, experiences, and sensitivities. who can attend multiple sessions can expect to have an even greater impact on the young adults, as it takes time for them to trust and form bonds. 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. Questions: Email the Opportunity Leader below. If you would like to volunteer for this opportunity, please click on the SIGN UP button below. *This project is managed by L.A. Works for our nonprofit partner and is led by an L.A. Works Community Leader. 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
7/27/19 9:30 AM +more
*EMPOWERING ADULTS: Help Someone Rebuild Their Life
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
8/3/19 9:00 AM
Mentor with the Fulfillment Fund
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
Help Adults Read
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
Be the Change. Host a Youth!
Quick Overview: Members of the community volunteer to open their homes to youth (ages 18-24) experiencing homelessness for up to 6 months. Mission or Broader Program Description: The Host Home program is a community-based, youth-driven solution to fighting youth homelessness. This program focuses on recruiting and providing support to community volunteers who are willing to open their homes to homeless youth ages 18-24 in their own home for up to 6 months. The goal of this short term support program is to give youth the foundation they need to get back on their feet, find permanent housing solutions, and become self-sufficient adults. 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: Open your home to a youth for up to 6 months. You will have ongoing support from Program staff and will receive a $500 stipened per month to offset any additional costs. Requirements: Be 25+ years old Have lived in LA County for over a year Have a spare bedroom a youth can live in Pass a background check Have homeowner/renters insurance Be kind, patient, and caring! If you would like to apply to be a host, please fill out our HOST HOME FORM
Los Angeles, CA
Through 12/10/19