Food Forward’s mission is to reconnect the community with the abundance of food present in our everyday lives, while creating change around issues of urban hunger, food waste and food justice. We engage volunteers to harvest locally grown food from private homes and public spaces which is then distributed to local food pantries and organizations serving those in need. Event Description: Rescue unsold produce from being disposed, celebrate abundance, collect donations from Farmers and distribute the produce to local food pantries. Volunteer Role & Responsibilities: Volunteer Glean Teams distribute empty boxes to the farmers and then collect the filled boxes of unsold fresh produce. The volunteers weigh the donations and immediately distribute to local agencies (all 501.c.3 non-profits located within 10 miles of each market). The receiving agencies pick up on site and pass it on to their clients within 1 – 3 days. The farmers receive a tax deduction for their donation and local non-profits receive fresh free produce for the people they serve. Time Commitment: Volunteers are asked to commit to the entire shift. Requirements: After expressing interest in this volunteer opportunity, you will receive an email from volunteer@foodforward.org with a link to complete our volunteer waiver. You must complete this final step to confirm your attendance at this event. Benefits: Learn about food justice, meet new friends, shop at the market, get marketing and community engagement experience, and get some fresh air! *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.

Pasadena, CA

5/5/18 11:30 AM +more

Hundreds of people throughout LA County train in eager anticipation of this day! YOU can join with GOTRLA as an Awesome Volunteer to make everyone feel like the winners that they are. Whether you help greet guests with a smile as they park, jazz up their style with face-painting, hand out water to the runners, or clean up after the race. . . just imagine the positive impact you will have as you spend your morning rooting for everyone to walk, run or skip their way to the finish line! Join us for a day of joy, health and confidence! Individual and Group Roles Available Start and End Times Vary by Assignment from 7am-12:00pm Apply online at www.gotrla.org/5k/volunteer

South El Monte, CA

5/6/18 7:00 AM

Our mission is to eliminate Alzheimer's disease through the advancement of research; to provide and enhance care and support for all affected; and to reduce the risk of dementia through the promotion of brain health. Program Description: Educate the community about Alzheimer's disease through educational presentations and bring awareness by attending community events (health fairs/resource fairs/etc.). Volunteer Roles & Responsibilities: Our volunteers represent and promote the Alzheimer's Association as community voices via presentations and events. Presentations can range from as little as three minutes to full-two hour trainings. These volunteers may also distribute information and brochures at community events, like health fairs. They need access to reliable transportation and should be willing and able to travel in local areas. Time Commitment: One event per month. Event dates and times vary. The opportunity leader will contact those interested in volunteering. Requirements: Volunteers should have public speaking skills and will go through internal training program and background checks. Benefits: Giving back to the community. *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.

San Gabriel, CA

Through 6/2/18

Our mission is to eliminate Alzheimer's disease through the advancement of research; to provide and enhance care and support for all affected; and to reduce the risk of dementia through the promotion of brain health. Program Description: Help family members who are caring for someone who has Alzheimer's disease by providing a safe space for them to speak about their experiences. Volunteer Roles & Responsibilities: Facilitate or co-facilitate a support group for family members and caregivers seeking assistance, emotional support and information on all topics related to Alzheimer's disease. No clinical experience is necessary--we'll provide the training. Basic knowledge of Alzheimer's disease and experience with family caregiving is helpful. Time Commitment: One to two events per month. Event dates and times vary. The opportunity leader will contact those interested in volunteering. Requirements: Volunteers should have skills communicating with others. Volunteers will go through internal training program and background check. Benefits: Giving back to the community. *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.

San Gabriel, CA

Through 6/2/18

WHAT: Autism Speaks Los Angeles Walk WHEN: Sat., April 28, 2018, 6am - 2pm WHERE: Rose Bowl, 1001 Rose Bowl Dr., Pasadena, CA 91103 WHY: Large-scale walk with from 15,000-22,000 walkers to raise funds for Autism Speaks. Walkers are primarily friends and family members of children and young adults with autism. The event also includes a resource fair, entertainment and food. ACTIVITY LEVEL: Most volunteers are working at one station for the entire walk. Some stations will include walking to and from the station and to be actively handing out water bottles, T-shirts, etc. Volunteers are also needed to help with event set up and teardown as well, which would include walking around and helping to set up and teardown equipment. REQUIREMENTS: Checking in the Rose Bowl at 6am to be trained and assigned station. Walking to service area and fulfilling the needs of that area, such as registration, water bottle stations, T-shirt distribution, etc. ACCESSIBILITY: Rose Bowl is an accessible location.

Pasadena, CA

4/28/18 6:00 AM

Program Description: Join Food Forward at the Alhambra Farmers Market on Sundays from 12 pm to 1:30 pm. We collect donations of fresh produce from farmers and help box, carry, sort, and weigh the produce. 100% of the food we collect is donated to local food banks, pantries, and other service agencies. Volunteers under 18 need to be accompanied by a guardian who must register for this event as well. At this time we cannot accommodate youth under 12 years old. We can't wait to see you at the Market! Email volunteer@foodforward.org or sign up at https://foodforward.org/events/" Volunteer Role & Responsibilities: Our volunteers collect donations of fresh produce from farmers and help box, carry, sort, and weigh the produce. Time Commitment: 1.5 hours Requirements: After expressing interest in this volunteer opportunity, you will receive an email from volunteer@foodforward.org with a link to complete our volunteer waiver. You must complete this final step to confirm your attendance at this event. Benefits: 100% of the food we collect is donated to local service agencies *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.

Alhambra, CA

4/29/18 12:30 PM +more

Quick Overview: Masters of Taste is a premier food and beverage festival hosted on the field of the historic Rose Bowl. All proceeds benefit Union Station Homeless Services. Mission or Broader Program Description: Union Station is the San Gabriel Valley's largest and most comprehensive social services agency, serving individuals and families experiencing homelessness. Impact: By volunteering at Masters of Taste, you will be helping Union Station to raise funds to support the life-saving programs of Union Station! Volunteer Roles and Responsibilities: We need volunteers for the following shifts: *VOLUNTEERS MUST BE 21 & OVER SET UP: 8am-12pm Help set up the event! Volunteers will do everything from set up vendor stations to arranging table decor in the picnic area. CLEAN UP: 7pm-9pm Volunteers will be helping to break down the event, clean up the vendor stations, and help us leave the Rose Bowl as beautiful as we found it! Requirements: Volunteers must be 21 & over. Must be able to lift 20 lbs or more and stand for extended period of time. Additional Details: Free onsite parking will be available

Pasadena, CA

Through 5/6/18

What: Help kids learn guitar and on their homework! Program mission: Cultivating hope and resilience to enrich the well-being of children, adults, families, and communities.Volunteer Role & Responsibilities: Each session strives to develop a lasting connection with a student through music and tutoring. Volunteers will assist with music lessons at the start of service and end with tutoring students in different subjects. We strive to create a supportive, fun, setting for learning. *Volunteers do not need any prior teaching experience. Time Commitment: Volunteers are encouraged to commit to at least three Saturdays in order to instill learning consistency for the kids in building up their reading levels and to develop a solid, trusting relationship with the students. Requirements: All volunteers on the premises must clear a Background Check once they’ve attended three consecutive sessions. Be a registered L.A. Works volunteer. If you are not, Register Now. Be at least 18 years of age. Benefits: Help kids learn to read better and see them grow and build their self-esteem! Questions? Email the Opportunity Leader below. *This project is managed by L.A. Works for our nonprofit partner and is led by an L.A. Works Volunteer Project 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

4/28/18 11:00 AM +more

CASA of Los Angeles mobilizes community volunteers to advocate for children who have experienced abuse and neglect. CASA is the only organization with volunteers appointed by the dependency court to advocate for children. Many more children are waiting to benefit from the time and dedication of a CASA volunteer! Program Description: CASA volunteers are trained and supported to represent the best interests of children who have been removed from their homes due to abuse or neglect. They have the opportunity to broadly influence the lives of the children they work with by advocating across many key issues, including permanent placement, health care, education, and enrichment activities. Volunteer Role & Responsibilities: A CASA volunteer is paired with a child and, unlike others in the system, works one-on-one to advocate for his/her best interests in both the courtroom and the community. Volunteers’ advocacy activities focus on three priority areas: safety, permanency, and well-being. The CASA role includes: -Maintaining regular contact with the child and visiting him/her at least once a month. -Gathering information about the child’s circumstances, evaluating the facts independently, and providing recommendations to the court by means of written reports. -Communicating sensitively and objectively with children, social workers, foster care providers, therapists, teachers, attorneys, parents, or other family members who may be involved in the case. Through these activities, CASA volunteers are instrumental in facilitating access to the material, educational, and physical and mental health services necessary for each child to thrive. Time Commitment: An estimated 15 hours per month. Requirements: Anyone over the age of 21 who is committed to helping children may apply to become a CASA volunteer. No specific education background is required, but volunteers must have strong communication and problem solving skills. CASA of Los Angeles serves children through Los Angeles County. Travelling is necessary as the duties of a CASA volunteer include monthly, face-to-face contact with a child wherever he or she is residing. Travelling may also be necessary for information gathering with parties related to the case as scheduled. There are several steps involved in becoming a CASA. You must attend an information session, submit an application, pass a criminal background check, be interviewed, and go through the pre-service training. Upon successful completion, a dependency court judge will swear you in as a CASA advocate and officer of the court. Benefits: CASA volunteers receive ongoing support from staff and fellow CASAs, developing their personal and professional skills. Volunteers also connect with like-minded individuals. Many of our volunteers say that being a CASA is the most personally rewarding role they have played, either paid or volunteer. *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.

Monterey Park, CA

Through 8/30/18

Quick Overview: A Court Appointed Special Advocate (or CASA) volunteer makes a difference for children in foster care. Mission or Broader Program Description: CASA volunteers are paired to work one-on-one with a child and ensure they have the services and support needed in the areas important to all children: stable placement, education, and healthcare. There are 30,000 kids in the child welfare system in LA and many need the support of a CASA volunteer. Impact: Volunteers’ advocacy activities with children are focused on: ensuring safety during their time in the dependency system; facilitating permanency through placement with parents, other family, or adoption; and promoting enhanced well-being Volunteer Roles and Responsibilities: • Complete our 40-hour pre-service training program, which includes both in person and online components. • Commit an average of 15 hours per month to activities on behalf of the child. • Maintain regular contact with the child (visit at least once a month). • Gather information about the child’s circumstances, evaluate the facts independently, and provide recommendations to the court by means of written reports. • Communicate sensitively and objectively with children, social workers, foster care providers, therapists, teachers, attorneys, parents, or other family members who may be involved in the case. • Maintain and submit monthly documentation of advocacy work, including time spent and contacts made on the case via our online database. • Attend court hearings. • Complete 12 hours of continuing education each year. CASA of Los Angeles provides many educational opportunities, including monthly in-service training. • Fulfill a minimum two-year commitment to CASA of Los Angeles. Requirements: Anyone over the age of 21 who is committed to helping children may apply to become a CASA volunteer. No specific education background is required. Volunteers must have strong communication and problem solving skills. Traveling is necessary as the duties of a CASA include monthly, face-to-face contact with a child wherever the child is residing. All volunteers undergo a background check, including fingerprinting. Come to an information session to learn more!

Monterey Park, CA

4/26/18 12:00 PM

Please join the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank in our 26th Annual National Association of Letter Carrier’s Food Drive on Saturday, May 12, 2018. Come and meet your local postal employees who have worked so hard to collect food in communities throughout Los Angeles County. Meet new people and help feed thousands of individuals that go hungry everyday. Show your support to the Food Bank by coming to this event and make a difference in the lives of people in need! Minimum age requirement is 18 years old (sorry, no exceptions)

Downey, CA

5/12/18 4:00 PM

Join us at the Audubon Center at Debs Park's nursery to cultivate native vegetation and recreate a natural, sustainable parkscape. WHO: The Audubon Center at Debs Park's mission is to inspire people to experience, understand and care for the local natural world with nature-based education and community programs. WHEN: The 3rd Friday of every month at 9am WHERE: Northeast LA, exact address to be disclosed once you register below. WHY: Help maintain a school garden in order to provide nurishment & education for kids. ACTIVITY LEVEL: Easy to moderate REQUIREMENTS: Must be an RSVP Member ACCESSIBILTY: Street parking only. *This project is managed by L.A. Works for our nonprofit partner and is led by an L.A. Works Volunteer Project 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

5/18/18 9:00 AM +more

Jazz Hands For Autism is committed to providing platforms and seeking avenues where musically inclined individuals on the autism spectrum can express and explore their talents and make a career doing so. Program Description: The Jazz Hands Concert Series is a Twice-A-Year curated concert event featuring music performances of all genres by individuals on the autism spectrum. Volunteer Roles and Responsibilities: The Volunteers will be assisting with set up/ break down, hospitality (greeting and escorting guests to their reserved seating), interfacing with vendors and musicians to ensure that all their needs are met. The volunteers will be our hands, eyes and ears for the afternoon! Time Commitment: 6 hours. Requirements: Yes, the dress code for the afternoon is black t-shirt and denim pants. Benefits: The volunteers receive a certificate of appreciation and recognition at our concerts. *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

5/26/18 12:00 PM

Reading to Kids is a grassroots organization dedicated to inspiring undeserved children with the love of reading, thereby enriching their lives and opportunities for future success. Our mission is motivated by a landmark 1985 study, conducted by the National Commission on Reading, which found that "the single most important activity for building the knowledge required for eventual success in reading aloud to children." Program Description: Reading to Kids organizes monthly reading clubs on the second Saturday of every month at eight downtown Los Angeles elementary schools. Volunteers read aloud to small groups of K-5th grade children and create arts and crafts projects about the stories. Each child receives a book to take home and the books read aloud are donated to the school's library. Reading aloud to children imparts a love of books that leads to improved literacy, to a more successful education, and a brighter future. Volunteer Roles & Responsibilities: Pairs of volunteer readers read aloud to small groups of students from the elementary school (typically between 4 and 6 children per group) in a fun environment that includes creating crafts. Reading to Kids supplies all of the books and craft supplies, and teachers at the elementary schools provide supervision and guidance throughout the morning. Time Commitment: 9:00am- 12:00pm Requirements: To volunteer at the next reading clubs, please visit http://www.readingtokids.org where you'll need to register and RSVP ahead of the reading club date. For more information, please feel free to e-mail info@readingtokids.org or call (310) 479-7455. This opportunity services eight Los Angeles Unified School District elementary schools in the Pico-Union/Westlake neighborhoods near downtown LA. Choose your school when you RSVP at their website. This opportunity serves the zip codes of 90019, 90017, 90057, and 90006. Benefits: A light breakfast is provided, and volunteers will meet other like-minded volunteers who love reading and children. Volunteers also meet wonderful children eager to hear a story and receive a free book for their home libraries, and get to create crafts with children. *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

5/12/18 9:00 AM +more

What: Swimming with special needs youth KEEN (Kids Enjoy Exercise Now) is a nonprofit organization that provides one-to-one recreational opportunities for children and young adults with mental and physical disabilities. KEEN L.A.’s mission is to foster the self-esteem, confidence, skills and talents of its athletes through non-competitive activities. Volunteer Project: Get your swim on! Work with KEEN athletes between the ages of 3 and 18 as a swimming coach. The youth will be divided up by age groups, ages 3-11 and ages 12-18. Athletes ages 3-11 will have a swim session from 10AM - 11AM, and athletes ages 12-18 will follow from 11AM - 12PM. Volunteer Role & Responsibilities: L.A. Works volunteers get matched with KEEN athletes to help with swimming sessions designed to promote the athlete's sense of accomplishment. Bring some encouragement and positivity to these youth and show them a fun time! Requirements: Ability to swim Volunteer coaches do not need any prior experience working with disabled individuals Patience and kind-heartedness Arrive at 9:15AM with your swimsuit for an orientation Minors: Any volunteer under the age of 18 will need to bring and have signed by a parent/guardian a Volunteer Agreement & Release for Minors. 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. *This project is managed by L.A. Works for our nonprofit partner and is led by an L.A. Works Volunteer Project 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

5/19/18 9:15 AM +more

Special events: Project description: VIP has been fortunate to have donors that from time to time donate articles of clothing, books, and other needed items to the agency. Volunteers are needed to help sort and store away the donations as they come in. VIP also coordinates events for our clients throughout the year which include but are not limited to: Annual Holiday Party, Halloween Party, Annual Back to School Event. During these events we need help setting up, running arts and crafts tables, games, and handing out snacks to clients. These events happen once a year and help is needed on the day of the event, which is specified on an email send to volunteers. Time Commitment: Donations are being accepted year round, so whenever the need arises an email is sent out to all volunteers. Volunteers can come in during the window of time specified on the emails. Usually the windows of time are very flexible as well as the days of week.

Los Angeles, CA

Through 6/30/18