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ORGANIZATION: LA WORKS RSVP
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L.A. Works is a 501(c)3 nonprofit, volunteer action center that creates and implements hands-on community service projects throughout the greater Los Angeles area. We strive to empower Angelenos to address pressing social issues through volunteerism and community collaborations.
Opportunity Description: L.A. Works RSVP is seeking volunteers to help beautify an elementary school in Northridge. Their 4th-grade class has been hard at work on school projects that help the environment such as taking part in a bee census at Griffith Park. Volunteers can expect to spend a morning with the kids who will present on their findings, while also making their school greener by working on large projects such as an environmentally-themed mural painting, gardening, and constructing a raised vegetable box.A light breakfast, snacks, and lunch will be provided.
Seeking volunteers age 55+, with limited openings for friends and family as well.
Benefits: Come and learn about what you can do to support your local community through environmental conservation and make a lasting difference for future generations.
More opportunities with LA WORKS RSVP
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About LA WORKS RSVP
Location:
570 W. Ave. 26 Suite 400, Los Angeles, CA 90065, US
Mission Statement
Founded in 1991, our mission consists of three principal pillars: - INCREASE volunteer participation in community service projects; - PROVIDE our nonprofit partners with access to volunteer labor and other RESOURCES; and - EDUCATE and encourage people to engage in the broader social issues affecting the greater Los Angeles Community. The RSVP Program at L.A. Works is a federally funded program free to members, with the mission of mobilizing 55 and older volunteers for a large variety of projects with nonprofits all over Los Angeles. Consider us a one-stop-shop for finding different ways to volunteer and help smaller local nonprofits accomplish their missions.
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OUR MISSION
Founded in 1991, our mission consists of three principal pillars:
- INCREASE volunteer participation in community service projects;
- PROVIDE our nonprofit partners with access to volunteer labor and other RESOURCES; and
- EDUCATE and encourage people to engage in the broader social issues affecting the greater Los Angeles Community.
Tens of thousands of committed volunteers together with thousands of civic, nonprofit, and business partners have enabled L.A. Works to make a significant, visible, and lasting contribution to Los Angeles.
Since 1991, L.A. Works has mobilized and led volunteers to contribute over a million hours to Los Angeles through unique volunteer programming, which has included:
- Serving meals and preparing emergency food provisions for over 425,000 homeless and low-income individuals;
- Providing educational and enrichment activities for over 65,000 disadvantaged youth;
- Revitalizing schools, parks, and community centers for more than 200,000 volunteer hours;
- Offering companionship to seniors and friendship to abused and homeless women for more than 20,000 volunteer hours;
- Conserving, cleaning, and restoring urban and natural environments in and around Los Angeles for more than 75,000 volunteer hours;
- Caring for animals in shelters and sanctuaries at over 1,200 volunteer projects; and
- Training more than 900 Angelenos in the project and volunteer management.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Calahan Community Charter Elementary SchoolNorthridge, CA 91324
DATE POSTED
April 19, 2018
SKILLS
- Painting
- Visual Arts
- Environmental Education
- Gardening
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 55
- Check-in and breakfast 8:30 - 9:00AM