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All listings below are Pacific Daylight Time. For those who want to give of their time, we are sharing virtual volunteer opportunities and adjusted in-person volunteer activities available for those who are not high-risk and accounting for proper social distancing. Volunteers needed weekday mornings and afternoons. All volunteers must follow all safety protocols as SJC staff mask wearing, social distancing, temperature check daily self-assessment, etc.

Interested parties should contact Aurilla Stevson at astevson stjosephctr. The Karsh Center is currently hosting amazing volunteers to help us prepare and distribute hundreds of grocery bags for the community each week, pick up donations and food supplies, sort produce, help sign in clients at our Sunday food pantry, and assist with projects like data entry, translation, client outreach, supporting special events and more.

Are you interested in volunteering with the Karsh Center? We ask all interested volunteers to start by submitting our volunteer application and attending a general volunteer orientation, which we host online twice a month. Get started Get started here! Help Project Angel Food deliver free, medically tailored meals to individuals who are fighting critical illness and are alone.

For more information and to sign up, email Holly Fishbein. Volunteers are asked to wear their own masks, but gloves will be provided. Interested volunteers should contact Senior Manager Lily. During the pilot program, we are recruiting volunteers to tutor and mentor 5th-6th grade LAUSD students this fall semester.

The secondary goal is to promote understanding, empathy, and trust between people from diverse backgrounds. All tutors are welcome to apply.

Check out many different meaningful opportunities to get involved throughout Los Angeles. Jewish Family Service is seeking volunteers at our Van Nuys location. Ideally, we ask volunteers to commit to the same day for the month or longer , if possible.

Volunteers will welcome and check in clients, pack grocery bags, restock pantry shelves, and distribute food to clients. Help is most needed during the week. To fill out a volunteer application or for more information, email Joyce M. This multifaith cultural arts center currently provides 2, families with fresh produce and household items every week. Interested volunteers can complete this intake form or email here. The Pico Union Project also needs donations of food, hygiene items and toys.

You can drop off items at any one of the following locations into well-marked bins. Simply add the requested items to your cart and they will be automatically shipped to the Pico Union Project. BTS Thrift Store is now accepting donations of clothing, furniture, art, home goods, and more.

To arrange a drop off or pick up, call More information here. Check out their Amazon Wishlist and more information here. All L. Works non-essential volunteer opportunities have been suspended; however, many essential services still need to continue and need your help.

If you are healthy and have the time and resources to be able to do so, volunteering both in person and virtually to address critical needs in the community is extremely important.

The hungry still need food. The isolated still need companionship. Nonprofits are facing drastic cuts in resources at a time when demands are rising significantly. Explore volunteer opportunities here. Due to the COVID pandemic, unhoused and recently housed families are experiencing added stress and uncertainty as they navigate the demands of work, education, children, services, and more.

Every day, families are asking for resources related to family fun and basic needs. Learn more and sign up to volunteer here. The Red Cross is in severe need of blood and volunteer assistance.

Get more information or express interest in blood donation and explore other volunteer opportunities. Join the CaliforniansForAll service initiative and find ways you can help in your area. Join their VirtualVolunteerism campaign to support deployed troops, National Guardsmen, first responders, and emergency medical personnel on the front lines.

Assist with a variety of needs at the Mission including painting allowing for physical distancing and daily meal service for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Warehouse and thrift store donation sorting. Medical personnel volunteers are needed as well. Interested volunteers should contact Lisette Moreno. Your most vulnerable neighbors and treasured Jewish institutions need you.

Your gift today is the only way we can continue to provide the critical food, financial assistance, counseling, security, and help with the safe reopenings our community needs now. Give Today Give Now. This coming Sunday night, I will stand before almost community lay and professional leaders, my family, and dear friends. They are coming from across this city, across the country, and Israel. This is an event to celebrate my leadership over the past 12 years.

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