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 RESPONSIBILITIES: 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) VOLUNTEER REQUIREMENTS: Must be at least 21 years old. SPECIAL NOTES: 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. WANT TO SIGN UP? Select the date you want below and click the Sign Up button!

Burbank, CA

8/12/20 7:30 PM + more

Help Young Professionals: Career Skill Development REMOTELY Quick Overview: Support young adults in their professional development and help them enhance their career skills. Mission or Broader Program Description: AmeriCorps VISTA members build capacity in nonprofit organizations and public agencies to help them more effectively generate the commitment of private sector resources, encourage volunteer service at the local level, and empower individuals and communities. AmeriCorps VISTA members serve full time for one-year terms. 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 AmeriCorps VISTA to prepare young adults for new jobs and opportunities that will lead to a fulfilling career. Topics include networking, interview skills, resume, cover letter writing, financial literacy and more. Impact: Your choice to volunteer with AmeriCorps VISTA is to support young adults in the community who want to make better lives for themselves and be productive citizens in their community. Any experience you have as a professional yourself is invaluable to the youth. If you've ever had a job, you can help someone else make their way through the start of their careers! Volunteer Roles and Responsibilities: As a volunteer, you will assist the workshop leader in delivering curriculum, provide timely feedback online and work in small groups with youth through online video conference. Requirements: Volunteers must: -Be age 55 or older to participate in RSVP events such as this -Have their own Zoom account (free) -Have technology capabilities such as: internet, video camera on computer, computer access

Los Angeles, CA

8/28/20 11:50 AM + more

Help Young Professionals: Career Skill Development REMOTELY Quick Overview: Support young adults in their professional development and help them enhance their career skills. Mission or Broader Program Description: AmeriCorps Los Angeles members serve with local partners to expand access to education. Their primary approach is to offer small-group and 1-on-1 instruction. Members serve in crowded classrooms and community centers. AmeriCorps Los Angeles members serve full time for one-year terms. 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 AmeriCorps Los Angeles to prepare young adults for new jobs and opportunities that will lead to a fulfilling career. Topics include networking, interview skills, resume, cover letter writing, financial literacy and more. Impact: Your choice to volunteer with AmeriCorps Los Angeles is to support young adults in the community who want to make better lives for themselves and be productive citizens in their community. Any experience you have as a professional yourself is invaluable to the youth. If you've ever had a job, you can help someone else make their way through the start of their careers! Volunteer Roles and Responsibilities: As a volunteer, you will assist the workshop leader in delivering curriculum, provide timely feedback online and work in small groups with youth through online video conference. Requirements: Volunteers must: -Be age 55 or older to participate in RSVP events such as this -Have their own Zoom account (free) -Have technology capabilities such as: internet, video camera on computer, computer access

Los Angeles, CA

9/2/20 10:50 AM + more

RSVP Adult Education Volunteer Associate’s role is to support the Virtual Adult Education project through managing the Google email and nonprofit outreach/community relations. This includes but not limited to tracking information and requests made through the Google email. Responsibilities include: Developing and maintaining ongoing communications with a diverse group of nonprofits & nonprofit clients via email and phone Engaging and guiding conversations with nonprofit partners to ensure needs are being met and progress is made toward programmatic goals Addressing volunteer inquiries and needs to ensure that our opportunities are living up to expectations Manage/track volunteer and partner data that comes in through Gmail Research and manage job opportunities resource page Requirements: Passion for community service Excellent phone and written communications etiquette Proactive, self-directed, and results-oriented personality with the ability to work both independently and as a member of a team Good organizational skills, attention to details and deadlines Enthusiastic and eager to learn Have a laptop/computer and online internet connection Familiarity with Google applications Familiarity and account with Zoom Time Commitment: Minimum of 5 hours a week through December 2020 or beyond. Compensation: Unpaid. We can provide school credit. Volunteer Associates will benefit from this great learning experience, enhance their resumes, and build their personal and professional skills as they make a difference in the LA nonprofit community. Location: Remote

Los Angeles, CA

Through 12/31/21

What: Support employment readiness and life skills virtual workshops. You will support the programming content and faciliation for RSVP volunteers age 55+ as they work 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 workshops with various nonprofit partners like Covenant House, CLARE Rehabilitation Center, Journey Out, College Track & more, to support their development in skills that will help them be career ready. Topics include interview skills, resume and cover letter writing, financial literacy and more. What is programming content? Anything from presentations, guidebooks, resource handouts and activities. Responsibilities: Create virtual content based on research and experience Update in-person workshop content to meet the needs of a virtual environment Bi-weekly check in with Program Associate Optional: Facilitate content at scheduled workshops *training available* ​ Requirements: Passion for community service Excellent phone and written communications etiquette Proactive, self-directed, and results-oriented personality with the ability to work both independently and as a member of a team Good organizational skills, attention to details and deadlines Enthusiastic and eager to contribute Have a laptop/computer and online internet connection Familiarity with Google applications (Google Doc, Google PowerPoint etc.) Familiarity and account with Zoom PLUS: Bilingual, creatively familiar with design and marketing 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 and quality professionals. Commitment: 6 months+ (Monthly time commitment is flexible, minimim of 10 hours a month) Location: Remote

Through 6/30/21