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Santa Monica Event August 11th, 2018 (55+ Vols)
ORGANIZATION: LA WORKS RSVP
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Overview: L.A. Works Day is a powerful day of action and advocacy. At our second annual Pop-Up service event, hundreds of community and corporate volunteers will join together to learn about and address the critical issues affecting homeless families and youth. Volunteers will leave this festive event inspired by what they have created for their homeless neighbors and empowered with the tools to speak with elected officials and attend their neighborhood council meetings to voice approval for housing.
Program Description: This is a fun, family-friendly event in Santa Monica that includes a kick-off ceremony with celebrities and elected officials, music, food, and a festive volunteer fair.
Impact: Homelessness is a top issue in Los Angeles. There are now more than 57,000 people who lack a "fixed, regular or adequate place to sleep" on any given night in L.A. County. Each of the organizations that will benefit from your volunteer efforts is working to tackle this issue either through housing or by providing resources to families in need.
Volunteer Roles and Responsibilities: Volunteers should be ready to pack school supplies or sort and tag donated clothing. If you’re interested in a leadership role for the day click here and check out our emerging leadership program that contributes to our large days of service.
Requirements: You will be walking around for this event so please wear comfortable shoes and be sure to bring a water bottle to stay hydrated.
Lunch is generously provided by the Jonathan Club. Coffee and light pastries will also be available in the morning during the kick-off.
Any volunteer under the age of 18 will need to bring a signed copy of the L.A. Works Volunteer Agreement & Release for Minors. Volunteers under the age of 14 must have a parent/guardian with them. Volunteers under the age of 14 cannot create L.A. Works Accounts so parents/guardians must create a Team to sign up their family.
Time Commitment: In order to participate in the event, volunteers must arrive at 8:30 AM. The event ends at 1:30 PM.
Registration: Bring in your signed general volunteer waiver form or your minor release form to the table labeled "Walk-Ins" and skip the line on L.A. Works Day.
L.A. Works Day Pop-Up: L.A. Works Day 2018: Companies bring out their employees to volunteer together to boost morale and give back to their local community. Join our growing list of sponsors which includes KCET, Macy’s, and Kaiser by emailing kim@laworks.com.
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
- Issue Area(s): Hunger & Homelessness
- Population Served: Homeless, Low-income Communities
- Age Minimum (with Adult):55+, Minimum Age:55+
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.
Description
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
Santa MonicaSanta Monica, CA 90405
DATE POSTED
August 4, 2018
SKILLS
- Urban Planning
- Healthcare
- Youth Services
- Social Work
- Community Outreach
- Advocacy
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 55
- 5 hours or less.
- Beat the lines and register in advance at L.A. Works