Volunteer Opportunities and Resources
GENERAL VOLUNTEER RESOURCES
AARP | https://www.aarp.org/volunteer/ | Offers a data base of volunteer opportunities |
Americorps | https://americorps.gov/join/find-volunteer-opportunity#/ 1-(800) 942-2677 | Volunteer opportunities include: Foster Grandparent program; Seniors RSVP; Senior Companion Program (at long term care facilities), Delivering groceries to the elderly |
Big Sunday | https://www.calendar.bigsunday.org (323) 549-9944 | Located in Melrose-mid city area Weekly projects in office Monthly activities |
LA Public Libraries | https://www.lacountylibrary.org | Volunteer opportunities include: Helping with computer/printing support to library users Virtual adult literacy tutoring/teacher’s assistant Teaching a small group Assisting with children’s story times or art activities |
LA Works | https://www.laworks.com https://www.laworks.com/elevate (323) 224-6510 | Database of local volunteer opportunities (virtual and in person) Opportunities include: Elevate– supports young adults through a career mentorship program. |
Neighborly Volunteers, Inc. | https://www.neighborlyvolunteers.org (818) 217-4416 | Contact: Chuck Iacobellis Matches volunteers with people with disabilities, or who are disadvantaged and who need simple home projects/tasks/repairs performed |
Pathways to Volunteering | https://greatnonprofits.org/org/pathways-to-volunteering (818) 493-1256 | Matches potential volunteers with opportunities in the Los Angeles area |
Volunteer League of San Fernando | https://www.volunteerleague.com (818) 785-4134 | Dedicated to improving quality of life for children and enriching the lives of seniors in the San Fernando Valley. Projects include providing clothing for homeless children and bringing music to seniors in residential facilities |
Volunteer Match | https://www.VolunteerMatch.org | Matches volunteers with volunteer opportunities |