What: Give manicures, play bingo, karaoke, and other games with seniors. Hallmark Cheviot Hills Assisted Living is a supportive community atmosphere of 77 retirees and seniors, which offers well-being services and social activities for its residents. Volunteer Project: L.A. Works volunteers provide companionship and support to the seniors of Hallmark Cheviot Hills Assisted Living. Volunteers visit with seniors in the facility, working together on art & craft activities, playing games (Bingo!), singing Karaoke and sharing really great stories. Volunteers also help out doing manicures for some of the residents. The seniors of Hallmark Cheviot Hills really appreciate the regular monthly visits from L.A. Works volunteers. Come join us for two hours of fun with the residents! These activities put a big smile on everyone's faces. Age Requirement: Volunteers for this project must be at least 8 years of age. 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. Volunteers under 13 years of age will also need to be accompanied by a parent/guardian. Federal Law prohibits volunteers under the age of 13 from registering on-line. To sign up a family member under the age of 13, sign yourself up and then email the project leader directly to let her/him know. Or, form a family volunteer team, include your children as team members, and then sign your team up for the project. 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

5/16/20 10:00 AM + more

What: Lead other volunteers in taking Alexandria Care Center residents out for some shopping! About Alexandria Care Center: Alexandria Care Center is a skilled nursing facility that provides both short-term rehabilitation to get elderly clients healthy and back home and long-term care for those requiring 24-hour assistance. The volunteer opportunity you'd lead: The elderly clients at Alexandria Care Center don't always have the chance to get out of their rooms very much. To boost their spirits and get some fresh air, "LEND A HAND: Wheels for Deals with Seniors" offers them a weekend excursion to the neighborhood 99 Cent Store! Shopping for great deals is one of their monthly highlights! As the Project Leader, you'd: confirm volunteers beforehand orient volunteers at event manage all communication between volunteers, Alexandria Care Center, and L.A. Works Time Commitment: Every other Saturday, 2pm - 4pm Location: East Hollywood Project Leader Requirements: Prior experience with elderly populations not required, but a willingness to learn is Must attend an L.A. Works training Must commit to leading for a minimum of 6 months Project Leader Benefits: Gain marketable leadership skills Learn about the non-profit world from the inside Make a bigger impact Network with other people and groups committed to bettering Los Angeles Interested? Click the Express Interest button below!

Los Angeles, CA

Through6/30/20

RSVP at L.A. Works is launching a Holiday TeleSocial Project for the month of December. We are looking for 20 volunteers callers who are excited about having social conversations with call-recipients. Our call recipients will be seniors who are homebound or have mobility issues that make it difficult to feel a part of their community. We will ask that each recipient receive one to two calls per week. It will be up to you and your recipient how long your conversations will have. The calls will be strictly social - meaning they will be about common interests, the holidays, etc. These calls are simply meant to brighten their days in the month of December and maybe, just maybe, establish a friendship where one did not exist before. Each volunteer caller will receive training from the RSVP Staff the week before calls are to begin. WHO IS THE ORGANIZATION: The RSVP Program at L.A. Works WHAT IS THIS: A social phone once or twice a week to help isolated members of our community. WHEN WILL IT TAKE PLACE: From the week beginning with December 9th, 2019 to the week ending on January 5th, 2020. There will be a caller training event during the first week of December, so each volunteer caller feels prepared to be that friendly voice on the other end of the phone. WHERE: From anywhere that you'd like to make your calls. Please note, you will be asked to use your personal phone. WHY: To make a difference in the lives of people around L.A. who might feel alone during the holidays.

Los Angeles, CA

Through1/5/21

Quick Overview: Volunteer drivers utilize their personal vehicles to provide rides for older adults. Volunteers are able to provide safe and reliable transportation ensuring that these riders remain active, healthy, and connected to their community. Mission or Broader Program Description: AgingNext is a senior services non-profit based out of Claremont, CA. Our mission is to support and educate older adults and their families to maintain independence and age well at home and in the community. Our Ride and Go Volunteer Driver Program program allows registered riders to connect with a volunteer driver. Whether to the doctor, the grocery store, or lunch with friends, our volunteer drivers provide safe and reliable transportation to older adults and the disabled. Mileage Reimbursement and secondary auto insurance provided. Volunteers have the freedom to choose rides that work around their schedule. Riders will be picked up from Walnut, West Covina, Covina, Glendora, Azusa, Diamond Bar, La Verne, San Dimas, La Verne and Claremont. Impact: Many older adults face barriers that involve transportation. This program helps ensure that older adults will never miss doctors appointments, avoid social isolation, and remain active in their community. Volunteer Roles and Responsibilities: Volunteer will be a careful and responsible driver. Volunteer will accept rides that work best for you through the Ride Scheduler system. Volunteer will go to the rider’s door and assist them to the vehicle and assist them to their door upon returning home. Volunteer will call Volunteer Cordinator immediately if unable to keep an assigned request. Volunteer will report any problems stemming from a transportation assignment immediately. Volunteer will maintain a clean, upkept vehicle and observe “rules of the road”. While use is not permitted while on duty, a cell phone should be carried by all drivers at all times in case of emergency. Volunteer must attend orientation and training. Requirements: All drivers must be at least 25 years of age and have a valid California driver’s license. All drivers must obey all California traffic laws. All drivers must possess their own vehicle. Although secondary insurance coverage will be provided by the organization, all the Volunteer Drivers must carry primary automobile insurance. Must annually provide insurance and driver’s license information to the Volunteer Coordinator for DMV check. Drivers with moving violations will not be eligible to be placed in or continue in the program.

Claremont, CA

Through2/6/21

Quick Overview: Put together care packages for our community members in need. Mission or Broader Program Description: Meals on Wheels West is a big believer in Community Care and there is no better way to do this than adding special packages to our warm meals when we see that a client is in need. Whether it be to welcome a client, to celebrate a birthday, an upcoming holiday, or someone is in need of a pick-me-up, our bags are made with the love from our amazing volunteers. Meals on Wheels West invites you to add your special touch to help those who are in need. Please use small bags or boxes when making these packages. All items must be brand new and come in the original commercial packaging. Travel sizes work best. Think of things that are fun and are tailored for a certain event: Birthday Bag, Welcome Bag, Holiday Bag, Hygiene Bag, Feel Better Bag. SUGGESTED: 8-10 items per bag • TOILET PAPER • HAND SANITIZER • CLEANING WIPES • Shampoo & Conditioner • Small brush • Swabs • Pot holders • Sharpened pencils • Postage Stamps • Small first aid kit • Pill boxes • Photo frames • Deodorant • Comb • Socks • Jar openers • Notepads • Stationary • Soap • Floss soap • Nail file & clippers • Night lights • Tissues (small) • Toothbrush & toothpaste • Cotton balls • Dish towels • Pens • Envelopes • Greeting Cards • Body wash • Lotions • Magnifying glasses • Playing cards • Cross words/word finds Please Avoid: Razors, Candles, Matches, Lighters, Cough Drops, Lipstick & Cosmetics, Food Items, Nail Polish, Rubbing Alcohol, Flammable Liquids, Over the counter Cold Remedies, Aspirin, Tylenol, or Ibuprofen Impact: By participating in the Meals on Wheels neighbor to neighbor program, volunteers will be providing resources that are difficult for our senior community to find. Volunteer Roles and Responsibilities: As a volunteer, you will provide and/or organize resources for seniors. *Students can earn community service hours by making 5 Charity bags while earning 2 hours of service.* Requirements: Participants will need to pass a background check.

Santa Monica, CA

Through8/11/20

Quick Overview: Call Meals on Wheels recipients to check on their health and wellness Mission or Broader Program Description: Meals on Wheels West provides community based services that nourish and enrich the lives of our homebound neighbors of all ages by providing nutritious meals, an emergency preparedness program and referrals to other services that promote independent living and wellbeing. Volunteers will be asked to reach out to isolated and homebound individuals for friendly conversation and social connectedness. Impact: By participating in the Meals on Wheels phone reassurance program, volunteers will be fighting against the social isolation that comes from social distancing. Volunteer Roles and Responsibilities: As a volunteer, you will call individuals who are homebound. A script will be provided. Requirements: Participants will need to pass a background check.

Los Angeles, CA

Through8/11/20

Quick Overview: Help Foundation of Senior Services expand online presence during a time of Social Distancing. Mission or Broader Program Description: Our purpose is to bring together valuable resources and support to prepare and keep seniors living longer, safer and cared for! Join us by getting involved! Volunteers will be asked to assist with building online presence through social media and Zoom. Build virtual conference projects, and assist remotely or virtually with online presence and sending out information to our clients. Impact: By working with Foundation of Senior Services, volunteers will be able to reach out to seniors and others in their communities to make sure that our organization can stay connected and active with the clients we serve. Volunteer Roles and Responsibilities: Work to build virtual conference rooms in Zoom for presentations and classes, expand social media presence, and assist with technologic needs as they arise. Requirements: Please have access to a personal computer and the internet.

Glendale, CA

Through8/11/20

Quick Overview: Assist the office operations at Meals on Wheels Culver Palms Mission or Broader Program Description: Are you in need of assistance with meal preparation due to illness, accident, convalescence or immobility? We can help for the short term or long term! Monday thru Friday we will deliver a hot dinner and a light snack. We can also provide a sandwich with salad or fruit for an additional $1.00. A sliding scale is available for those who qualify.Preparation, packaging and delivery of our meals are done under the guidance of a nutritionist and are in compliance with all health department regulations. Impact: By participating in the Meals on Wheels phone reassurance program, volunteers will be fighting against the social isolation that comes from social distancing. Volunteer Roles and Responsibilities: Duties to be decided on office needs and as changes develop. Remote assistance possible. Requirements: Participants will need to pass a background check.

Culver City, CA

Through8/11/20

Quick Overview: The volunteer will be working with The RSVP Team at LA Works to set up and administer a new Telecare program for isolated seniors around Los Angeles. Organization Name and Website: The RSVP Program at LA Works https://www.laworks.com/rsvp Mission or Broader Program Description: Our Retired & Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) offers volunteer opportunities uniquely designed to tap into the experience, skills, and wisdom that those age 55 and over bring. Description: This volunteer will be working with staff to create the standard operating procedures for a brand new telecare program and to set up and oversee the management of the program's procedures. Procedures will include recruiting, matching callers with call recipients, and tracking volunteer hours on a weekly basis. Volunteer Roles and Responsibilities: Creating, organizing and managing the matching of volunteer callers to call recipients. Creating, organizing and managing the tracking of volunteer hours. Organizing paper and electronic files Data entry Create calendars, forms, and other necessary materials Internet Research Other organizational duties as required Good communication and writing skills Exudes an outgoing and pleasant attitude Detail-oriented and well-organized Reliable "team player" Confident self-starter Ability to perform multiple tasks Ability and willingness to learn on the job Knowledge of Microsoft Office/Outlook/Excel Desired Qualifications: Volunteers must be comfortable with using a computer and internet to accomplish clerical work. Time commitment is a minimum of 10 hours per week for 4 to 6 months.

Through6/30/20

Quick Overview: Spend quality time with Seniors at an Assisted Living Facility. Read a book, play an instrument, play games, or simply talk to residents. Mission or Broader Program Description: Giving back to the community is always a fullfiing sensation. Having hands on experience with senior residents can go a long way not only professionally but also in your personal life. Our company holds ten RCFE's throughout Southern California and we focus on memory care. Doing activites with residents, helps them with their cognitive mind and at the same time helps their physical body. We need volunteers who are willing to help us make our residents feel better. Impact: Volunteering with Seniors can prevent isolation an reduce symptoms of depression. To spend time with our residents, you receive the opportunity to improve intergenerational relationships. By being with our residents, you allow for our seniors to be active for a longer time. Finally, by volunteering it promotes mental health and you can prevent dementia progress. Volunteer Roles and Responsibilities: The only responsibility the volunteer has is to make sure our residents are having a great time and by just spending time with them, you are accomplishing just that! Requirements: No requirements needed, just the willingness to be with senior residents. * Volunteers under the age of 18 will need to bring and have signed by a parent/guardian a Volunteer Agreement & Release for Minors. The form can be found on L.A. Works website Q&A section.

Through3/31/21

Quick Overview: Should quickly explain what the volunteer will be doing in two sentences or less. Ex. Walk, play catch, offer companionship and make new furry friends at Wags and Walks Adoption Center. Mission or Broader Program Description: This is section is for your mission or a specific program description to give your volunteers more context on the broader mission they’re serving Ex. Wags and Walks is a community of dog lovers working to promote shelter dogs as the best dogs in the world and to break the stigma that rescue dogs are damaged goods. Through advocacy of unique family-friendly foster and adoption programs, Wags and Walks’ commitment is to help decrease the number of dogs euthanized in local shelters by showing the community that you can find wonderful dogs of all breeds and sizes through rescue. Impact: This section is very important, volunteers want to know what difference they’re making by giving you their time. Be sure to think about what impact your volunteers have on your organization Ex. Your volunteer efforts contribute to the happiness and health our dogs. Every time a volunteer walks a dog it contributes to relieving that dogs stress by 25%. Volunteer Roles and Responsibilities: This section is for anything left out of the overview at the top or if you’d like to get into more detail about the type of work they’ll be doing Ex. Every second Saturday come volunteer to have fun with adorable and adoptable dogs at the Wags and Walks Adoption Center. As a volunteer, you will have the opportunity to walk, bath, feed and play catch with the dogs at the adoption center. Requirements: This is for any specific requirements that volunteers need to know before or during their service. Ex. 18 years or older, must be comfortable around dogs of all breeds, sizes Shift Requirements/Safety Safety protocol and handling is of the utmost importance while walking the dogs and no cell phones while walking the dogs Optional items to consider Additional Details: Is there anything else you need to tell your volunteers outside of what we’ve already stated? Use this section for that or don’t included this is optional. Ex. All of these dogs have come directly from a high-kill shelter environment and need patience and love while they decompress. Accessibility: This section should describe your organization's ability to accommodate different mobility levels, language, and any other arrangements volunteers need to successfully complete the service. Ex. We have a ramp for wheelchair volunteers, elevator available Hablamos Español (Spanish Speakers available if needed) 한국어 가능

Through8/31/20

Quick Overview: If you are passionate about advocating, supporting, and promoting older adult services and programs to improve the quality of life of the older adult population and have experience as a grant writer, then consider volunteering as a Grant Writer for Purposeful Aging Los Angeles (PALA). Organization Name: City of Los Angeles, Department of Aging, Purposeful Aging Los Angeles Description: The Grant Writer is to research, develop, write and submit proposals, letters, reports and other materials as necessary to secure grant support from foundation, corporations and government funding sources to support Purposeful Aging Los Angeles (PALA). Must be able to meet deadlines. Volunteer Roles & Responsibilities: Investigate and identify prospective funding sources through colleagues, directories, periodicals,and internet research Research and initiate relationships with new prospective funders Write letters of inquiry and solicitations Match prospective funding sources with institutional priorities Prepare and Submit Applications for Foundation, Corporate and Government Funders Draft compelling grant proposal narratives for general operating and restricted project grants;assist with drafting corporate proposals as needed Verify that proposals have been received and that appropriate follow‐up has occurred Maintain grant calendar and track submissions and results Work with Planning staff to ensure grant‐funded projects are on‐track and that obligations are fulfilled within the terms of the grant agreement Submit project revisions to funders as necessary Desired Qualifications: Must demonstrate strong presentation, communication and organizational skills. Must demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook and Adobe Acrobat. Excellent grammar and strong research skills

Through6/30/20

Quick Overview: Call Meals on Wheels recipients to check on their health and wellness Mission or Broader Program Description: Meals on Wheels West provides community-based services that nourish and enrich the lives of our homebound neighbors of all ages by providing nutritious meals, an emergency preparedness program and referrals to other services that promote independent living and wellbeing. Volunteers will be asked to reach out to isolated and homebound individuals for friendly conversation and social connectedness. Impact: By participating in the Meals on Wheels phone reassurance program, volunteers will be fighting against the social isolation that comes from social distancing. Volunteer Roles and Responsibilities: As a volunteer, you will call individuals who are homebound. A script will be provided.

Through8/11/20

Quick Overview: A social phone call twice a week to help isolated members of our community. Impact: In response to the COVID19 crisis, L.A. Works has launched a TeleSocial Program to help keep social distancing from becoming social isolation for vulnerable homebound individuals who are at highest risk for both the coronavirus and the resulting loneliness from self-quarantine. Volunteer Roles and Responsibilities: You will be paired with at least one call recipient who you will place a friendly call every three days to check in, listen, and just chat. It will be up to you and your recipient to determine how long your conversations will be. The calls will be strictly social - meaning they will be about common interests, hobbies, and the ongoing crisis - with any problems that may arise, you will be directed to refer to an L.A. Works staff member. Each volunteer caller will receive training from L.A. Works staff before calls are to begin. Requirements: Volunteers must pass a training before being matched. Volunteers must agree not to share advice of any kind during the call. Volunteers must agree to make these social calls twice a week.

Through6/30/20