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ORGANIZATION: L.A. Works



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Table with L.A. Works and provide Disaster Resources to the community.

MISSION

L.A. Works in conjunction with Listos California is on a mission to prepare over 500,000 Los Angeles County residents with disaster preparedness information and resources. We aim to spread awareness and build a supportive network of community volunteers in the likelihood of an emergency.

IMPACT

Every Californian, regardless of age, ability, income, or language, deserves culturally competent and language-inclusive education to assist in their preparation for the likelihood of a natural or man-made disaster. We shall help by providing "readiness" knowledge and resources to the Pasadena community.

VOLUNTEER ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

You will be responsible for educating the public on the importance of emergency preparedness and response.

Distribute disaster preparedness information

Introduce community volunteer opportunities

Encourage community involvement

Model safe practices and techniques

Teach and demonstrate from Listos/L.A. Works prepared resources

REQUIREMENTS

2-hour Zoom pre-event briefing session

Comfortable speaking in front of diverse groups of people of possibly various levels of English understanding

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

BILINGUAL SPEAKERS ARE ENCOURAGED (Functional or Conversational Level)

The opportunity coordinator will prepare you with Disaster Preparedness materials and emergency go-bags to distribute to the public

All volunteers participating in this volunteer opportunity should adhere to the health and safety guidelines outlined here: https://volunteer.laworks.com/health-and-safety.

9 Shifts

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  • Thu Apr 20, 2023 - 08:30 AM to 01:00 PM
    San Fernando CA 91340 US
  • Thu May 11, 2023 - 09:00 AM to 03:00 PM
    Los Angeles CA 90013 US
  • Thu May 18, 2023 - 08:30 AM to 01:00 PM
    Los Angeles CA 91335 US
  • Thu Jun 15, 2023 - 08:30 AM to 01:00 PM
    Los Angeles CA 91335 US
  • Thu Jul 20, 2023 - 08:30 AM to 01:00 PM
    Los Angeles CA 91335 US
  • Thu Aug 17, 2023 - 08:30 AM to 01:00 PM
    Los Angeles CA 91335 US
  • Sat Mar 25, 2023 - 09:00 AM to 02:00 PM
    Downey CA 90241 US
  • Thu Mar 16, 2023 - 08:30 AM to 01:00 PM
    Los Angeles CA 91335 US
  • Thu Mar 09, 2023 - 09:00 AM to 01:00 PM
    Pasadena CA 91101 US
  • NONE OF THESE DAYS WORK FOR ME, BUT I CAN STILL HELP
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About L.A. Works

Location:

570 West Avenue 26, LOS ANGELES, CA 90065, US

Mission Statement

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. Founded in 1991, L.A. Works addresses three principal needs: 1. To increase volunteer participation in community service projects; 2. To provide community service organizations with access to volunteer labor and other resources; and 3. To educate and encourage people to engage in the broader social issues affecting the greater Los Angeles Community.

Description

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. Founded in 1991, L.A. Works addresses three principal needs: 1. To increase volunteer participation in community service projects; 2. To provide community service organizations with access to volunteer labor and other resources; and 3. To educate and encourage people to engage in the broader social issues affecting the greater Los Angeles Community.

CAUSE AREAS

Community
Homeless & Housing
Seniors
Community, Homeless & Housing, Seniors

WHEN

Thu Mar 09, 2023 - Thu Aug 17, 2023
08:30 AM - 01:00 PM
This opportunity has 9 shifts

WHERE

Los Angeles, CA 91335

(34.20351,-118.53894)
 

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