Quick Overview: Plan and lead activities for seniors in low-income housing to engage socially, practice fine-motor skills, utilize critical-thinking and showcase their creativity in a supportive group setting. Activities can include music, arts & crafts, tai chi, storytelling, gardening and more! Mission or Broader Program Description: The Little Tokyo Service Center (LTSC) is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing a comprehensive array of social welfare and community development services to assist low income individuals and other persons in need, and to contribute to community revitalization and cultural preservation in Little Tokyo. Impact: Seniors are especially vulnerable to social isolation and neglect from loss of family, health concerns, language barriers, and limited income. Many seniors we serve depend on surviving family members and other caregivers for their mental and physical wellness. Your efforts will engage our senior residents in meaningful conversations and allow them to practice their fine motor skills and creative thinking. Volunteer Roles and Responsibilities: The Senior Club is a social group where senior residents in our low-income housing can share life updates, celebrate birthdays, go on outings, showcase their art skills, and contribute to community projects. As a volunteer with the Senior Club you will be coordinating with our staff to plan activities and facilitate club meetings once a month that promote mental health and wellness for our senior residents. Activities can include: storytelling, guided exercises, arts & crafts projects, music, cooking, gardening, board games, field trips and more! Requirements: We are looking for individuals who have: Experience or would like to work with senior citizens. Initiative in leading group activities. Creativity & Teamwork. Talents or hobbies to share. Japanese or Spanish bilingual is a plus, but not required. Optional items to consider Time Commitment: The 1st Wednesday morning of each month. We are looking for a volunteer who will be able to commit to several months. Additional Details: Parking is provided on-location in a secure garage. Staff will be present to offer support. Professional Experience: This role will be a great opportunity for anyone interested in social work, mental health, senior services, applied arts, non-profits and community engagement. If you would like to get involved, please contact the volunteer coordinator Michelle Wong at mdwong@ltsc.org.

Los Angeles, CA

9/2/19 9:00 AM +more

Overview: 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. Mission: Take seniors on an excursion to a neighborhood 99 cent store. Volunteer Project: 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, they're offered a weekend excursion to the neighborhood 99 Cent Store! Shopping for great deals is one of their monthly highlights! Come provide a much needed shopping trip along with great companionship, lively talk and needed sunshine. Special Note: Volunteers are asked to help transport seniors to the 99 Cent store by pushing them in wheelchairs approximately 8 blocks round trip. If you feel that you may not physically be able to do this, please email the Project Leader below before signing up to see if alternative arrangements can be made. Bilingual (Spanish, Armenian, Korean, or Tagalog & English) skills are helpful. Age Requirement: Volunteers for this project must be at least 13 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 16 years of age will also need to be accompanied by a parent/guardian. 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

7/13/19 2:00 PM +more

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

8/17/19 10:00 AM +more

Make a meaningful difference in the life of an older adult! In as little as one hour a week, you can help reduce a senior's isolation and loneliness while building a special relationship. We are recruiting volunteers to visit older adults in their homes for an enjoyable meeting each week. Volunteers and their older adult are matched according to similar interests and backgrounds to ensure an interesting visit. Visits are for approximately one hour, once a week. You can simply chat, take walks, or socialize in the person's home. If you would also like to help with errands, you can drive to the grocery store, pharmacy, and other destinations. Volunteers are matched with seniors living in the Mid-City, West L.A., Pico Robertson, West Hollywood and San Fernando Valley area. Must be 21. References and fingerprinting required. We provide training and ongoing support.

Los Angeles, CA

Through 12/3/19

Visit with an older adult via phone! Become a phone visitor for an older adult in Los Angeles County! We are currently in need of volunteers for Beverly Hills participants and Spanish or Persian-speaking volunteers. New volunteer trainings held often via web conference. Great opportunity to volunteer from home. Make a new connection! We all receive the health benefits and joy from connecting with others - this is true of volunteers and older adult participants. We emphasize thoughtful matches based on interests or hobbies and conversations where both parties are giving and receiving. As a visitor for Social Call, a Covia Community Service, you will: Receive training in interpersonal skills and creative aging concepts. Be matched with an older adult to whom you will provide friendly companionship. Submit very brief monthly reports. Try the program for at least 6-months Visit your match by phone 30 minutes/week. Qualifications: pass an online background check; availability for a 1.5 hr training (ONLINE, so easily accessible!), compassionate, good conversational skills. For more information, please contact: Karen Miller at kmmiller@covia.org.

Los Angeles, CA

Through 12/31/19