Volunteer Graphic and Web Designer

Save to Favorites

ORGANIZATION: Hollywood PAL

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY - GRAPHIC & WEB DESIGNER

The Hollywood Police Activities League (Hollywood PAL) is seeking a Volunteer Graphic & Web designer assist the Marketing and Communications Director. Responsibilities include producing and editing video content that will highlight the organization’s youth programs, events and special projects. Produced content will be posted and distributed via Hollywood PAL’s social media, website and print material platforms and used for promotion at our Hollywood PAL special events.

Hollywood PAL is a grass roots organization providing services for low income at-risk youth within our community through mentorship with LAPD officers in activities such as soccer, martial arts, girl scouts, tutoring and other enrichment programs. Officer and volunteer connections through various activities help these kids on the road to a better future.

The ideal volunteer is interested in, and has significant experience with Adobe Creative Suite and WordPress web design; is a team player and a self-starter; and has a passion to tell great stories of kids, officers, and volunteers in the community. The volunteer would be a part of our communications team working on branding and messaging of the organization.

If selected, the internship duties will include:

  • Working with the Marketing and Communications Director to develop graphic design and website packages that shine a spotlight on the youth, LAPD officers and volunteers participating in our programs.
  • Create content and design for print, website, Facebook depicting the various programs available.
  • Assist in the design and branding elements of the organization.

Volunteer preferred experience:

  • College Internship credit may be received for work with the office.
  • Ability to multitask, work quickly, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
  • Fluency in speaking Spanish is a plus.

The selected candidate must be willing to work non-standard hours as needed, including evenings and weekends. Time commitment of 10 - 15 hours per week as workload necessitates. This is an unpaid position.

  • Create and design various materials for print and digital collateral
  • Ensure projects are completed with high quality and on schedule
  • Establish creative direction for the organization as well as brand guidelines
  • Prioritize and manage multiple projects within design specifications and budget restrictions
  • Perform retouching and manipulation of images
  • Work with a wide range of media and use personal graphic design software
  • Familiarity with HTML and CSS
  • Knowledge of Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Sketch, InDesign, and other graphic design software

Seeking volunteer assistance now - Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until filled. This is a volunteer unpaid communications committee position and questions about the position may be directed to (323) 467-7114. Hollywood PAL volunteers experience great satisfaction giving back to the Hollywood community. Please reach out to Kitty Gordillo, Executive Director, kgordillo@hollywoodpal.org for more information.

More opportunities with Hollywood PAL

No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.

About Hollywood PAL

Location:

1358 N. Wilcox Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90028, US

Mission Statement

Hollywood PAL drives positive change in the community we serve by partnering with LAPD and school-aged youth in programs that celebrate diversity, equity, and inclusion and inspire personal excellence, social awareness, and civic engagement. We create opportunities for Officer and community volunteer led sports, academics and enrichment programs for youth to provide impactful opportunities for personal growth and development.

Description

The Police Activities League is a youth crime prevention program first instituted in the 1930's, which relies on a variety of athletic and recreational activities to cement a bond between police officers and youth. The program keeps "at-risk" kids off the street by providing them with positive alternatives to drugs and gangs and gives them a variety of ways to become more involved with their community. PAL is nationally program with a membership exceeding 1.5 million children aged 6 to 18. PAL has more than 300 law enforcement agencies serving over 700 cities with 1,700 facilities throughout the United States

The Hollywood PAL chapter, which was formed in 1996, aims to benefit youth by teaching skills and providing opportunities that might not normally be available. With the help of several LAPD officers who work full-time with our youth, we strive to teach children to become productive, responsible and caring individuals. The success of our organization is achieved through the hard work and dedication of the many who give their time and resources. Hollywood PAL offers martial arts, soccer, Hollywood Fit Club, the Junior Police Academy, the Youth Leadership Council, and a college scholarship program, as well as monthly special activities and field trips.

CAUSE AREAS

Children & Youth
Community
Media & Broadcasting
Children & Youth, Community, Media & Broadcasting

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.

WHERE

1358 Wilcox AvenueLos Angeles, CA 90028

(34.09577,-118.33058)
 

SKILLS

  • Youth Services
  • Interactive/Social Media/SEO
  • Website Programming
  • Web Design
  • Video Production
  • Social Media / Blogging

GOOD FOR

  • Teens
  • People 55+
  • Group

REQUIREMENTS

  • Background Check
  • Must be at least 18
  • Orientation or Training
  • 10-15 hours per week

Report this opportunity

We're sorry, this opportunity is no longer active.

Hollywood PAL has 1 more opportunity, please check it out.

See Opportunities