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Flexible Schedule
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Virtual Opportunity
YOUR ACTIVITY: LAFH needs you to make Sandwiches! Volunteers are needed to make sandwiches for LAFH's outreach efforts. Volunteers would purchase the necessary ingredients to assemble sandwiches at their living place and deliver them to LAFH. Preferred sandwiches include Peanut butter and jelly, Ham and cheese, and turkey. Please be aware that if you are participating in this volunteer opportunity to fulfill volunteering hours, every 20 sandwiches equals 1 hour of volunteering. We do not fulfill court-ordered volunteer hours. If you need a donation receipt, please inform us. YOUR IMPACT: In making these sandwiches, you are aiding our outreach team to build trust and bridge connections to further assistance. Your contributions will help our unhoused neighbors leave with a full stomach and an even fuller heart. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES (KSA) YOU EARN FROM PARTICIPATING IN THIS VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY: Planning and organization Reliability Empathy Creative thinking Assembling REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to purchase the ingredients to make the sandwiches. LAFH will not be providing ingredients for you to make the sandwiches. Must be able to assemble the sandwiches at your place of residence or other location other than LAFH facilities. Must be able to deliver sandwiches to our LAFH office during selected hours of operation. We will not be able to pick up donations. Before you drop off any sandwiches, please email Volunteer@LAFH.org to confirm the date and time of your drop-off and the quantity of sandwiches delivered. Below are acceptable days and times to schedule a delivery to LAFH. TIMES OF DELIVERY: Monday-Thursday from 3:00 PM-5:00 PM Must be individually wrapped. We will accept the following sandwiches: Peanut Butter & Jelly Ham Turkey QUESTIONS: Please email Volunteer@LAFH.org and we'll be happy to help.
Date Posted: Oct 16, 2023
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Dec 17
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Dec 17
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09:00 AM
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12:30 PM
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Los Angeles, CA 91405
Bring the holidays to families transitioning out of homelessness! IMPACT Let's face it - the holidays are expensive and families transitioning out of homelessness may not have all the resources needed to make the holidays special. By lending us a hand with the different components of this party, you can help provide a joyful holiday our families. PROGRAM OVERVIEW Join our team of elves for a festive celebration where we'll have delicious food, gifts, holiday-themed activities, Santa Claus, and a lot more. Whether you're up for lending a hand with activities, checking participants in, or just being part of the fun, your help would make a huge difference. REQUIREMENTS Volunteers must be 18 Must be able to carry 15lbs Must be COVID-19 vaccinated Must complete Volunteer Seminar Training Must not have received LA Family Housing services for a year. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION This is the first shift for the event, running from 9:00 AM to 12:30 PM. Please be sure to wear comfortable shoes and clothing. Only bring items that you can keep with you, as there won't be storage available. We cannot take responsibility for any belongings that may go missing. If you're unwell, please inform us so we can remove you from the volunteer list. We prioritize the safety and well-being of everyone involved. If you intend to bring a friend, ensure they're registered. Only those on the volunteer list will have access to the event. QUESTIONS? This project is created, organized, and managed by our nonprofit partner, LA Family Housing. Please email volunteer@lafh.org and we'll be happy to help. All volunteers participating in this volunteer opportunity are expected to adhere to the health and safety guidelines outlined here: https://www.laworks.com/health-and-safety By clicking "Express Interest" I certify I have read and agree to the Volunteer Terms and Conditions
Date Posted: Dec 5, 2023
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Sep 7
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Dec 31
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12:01 AM
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11:59 PM
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Los Angeles, CA 91601
QUICK OVERVIEW LAFH needs you to make Sandwiches! IMPACT In making these sandwiches, you are aiding our outreach team to build trust and bridge connections to further assistance. Your contributions will help our unhoused neighbors leave with a full stomach and an even fuller heart. VOLUNTEER ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES Volunteers are needed to make sandwiches for LAFH's outreach efforts. Volunteers would purchase the necessary ingredients to assemble sandwiches at their living place and deliver them to LAFH. Preferred sandwiches include Peanut butter and jelly, Ham and cheese, and turkey. Please be aware that if you are participating in this volunteer opportunity to fulfill volunteering hours, every 20 sandwiches equals 1 hour of volunteering. Join us in spreading Halloween joy! We're seeking generous volunteers to donate candy bags to support our Halloween activities. If you want to fulfill volunteer hours, for every 4 pounds of candy, one hour of credit (4 pounds = 1HR) and a maximum of 2 hours will be awarded (8 pounds = 2HR). We do not fulfill court-ordered volunteer hours. If you need a donation receipt, please inform us. REQUIREMENTS Must be able to purchase the ingredients to make the sandwiches. LAFH will not be providing ingredients for you to make the sandwiches. Must be able to assemble the sandwiches at your place of residence or other location other than LAFH facilities. Must be able to deliver sandwiches to our LAFH office during selected hours of operation. We will not be able to pick up donations. Before you drop off any sandwiches, please email Volunteer@LAFH.org to confirm the date and time of your drop-off and the quantity of sandwiches delivered. Below are acceptable days and times to schedule a delivery to LAFH. TIMES OF DELIVERY: Monday-Thursday from 3:00 PM-5:00 PM Must be individually wrapped. We will accept the following sandwiches: Peanut Butter & Jelly Ham Turkey QUESTIONS? Please note, that this opportunity is managed by our partner, LA Family Housing. To sign up, please select the sign-up button below. For questions or concerns, contact the opportunity coordinator. All volunteers participating in this volunteer opportunity should adhere to the health and safety guidelines outlined here: https://volunteer.laworks.com/health-and-safety. By clicking "Express Interest" I certify I have read and agree to the Volunteer Terms and Conditions
Date Posted: Nov 15, 2023
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Nov 1
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Jan 1
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09:30 AM
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11:30 AM
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North Hollywood, CA 91605
QUICK OVERVIEW Sort donated items and get your steps in at one event! We need your help organizing in-kind donations from our generous supporters so we can quickly get them into the hands of those who need the most items. IMPACT Sometimes our new residents come in without necessities like clean, properly fitting clothing or basic hygiene items. LAFH occasionally receives whole truckloads of items, but we need your help quickly sorting them into type, size, etc. so we can get them out to participants right away. VOLUNTEER ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES Sort and organize in-kind donations from our generous supporters and help us create basic need kits to distribute them to our participants. You will be working with us to open boxes, sort hygiene items and necessities together, organize stored donations, and create hygiene kits and welcome home baskets. REQUIREMENTS Must be comfortable standing and lifting (up to 20 lbs) Wear closed-toe shoes and be ready to get hot and dusty! Must show proof of COVID-19 vaccination Did we mention you'll get hot? Bring some ice water! Ages 14 + YOU DO NOT NEED TO ATTEND THE Homelessness Seminar + Volunteer Training TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS VOLUNTEERING OPPORTUNITY KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES (KSA) YOU EARN FROM PARTICIPATING IN THIS VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY: Planning and organization Reliability Critical Thinking Problem-Solving Networking Goal-Achieving
Date Posted: Oct 26, 2023
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Nov 16
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Feb 14
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07:30 AM
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12:00 PM
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Los Angeles, CA 91601
How you will help: Volunteers will support LAFH staff with one of the following tasks: greeting attendees and guiding them through the various vendors and stations that are available at the event, handing out in-kind supplies from the LAFH table, this could include various items like backpacks, hygiene items, PPE gear, clothing, etc., setting up and/or breaking down the event tables and tents, and engaging with attendees while they wait in line for services, any other small tasks needed by staff (e.g. as a runner). What to expect: Upon arrival you will check in with an LAFH staff member who will give you your assignment for the day. Whether that's greeting people as they arrive, helping fill out forms, or running the check-in table. Please come with a positive attitude and weather-appropriate clothing. Questions? Please reach out to us at volunteer@LAFH.org
Date Posted: Nov 13, 2023
