May 19
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Oct 28
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08:30 AM
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11:30 AM
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Los Angeles, CA 90015
Quick Overview: Our Food Pantry distribution is part of our Family Well-Being Program. Low-income families, seniors, students, and individuals from the community can come once a week for groceries. They receive a pantry program box, including a variety of fresh produce, bread, and canned goods. Mission: Since 1972, St. Francis Center has provided relief and support to homeless and extremely low-income individuals and families in Los Angeles. Much more than a soup kitchen or a food pantry, we offer a unique range of services to sustain and empower those in need. Welcoming all with joy, dignity and compassion, we dedicate ourselves every day to Serving Hope in our community. Impact: In 2020, the need for St. Francis Center's services increased significantly. We experienced a staggering 70% increase in the number of visits to our pantry programs, accommodating 39,583 visits compared to 22,415 visits in 2019. Volunteer Roles & Responsibilities: We've modified our programs so all are to-go distribution format. As part of the pantry program, we have our volunteers sort through donated product from 8:30 AM to 11:30 AM and make to-go pantry boxes to be distributed to families, individuals, and students in need. We also may need your help with making PB&J sandwiches and lunch bags! Volunteers have the opportunity to help us "serve hope" in the Los Angeles community, learn about hunger and other issues facing many in the community, and build relationships with our guests, staff and fellow volunteers. We ask that volunteers commit to volunteering weekly on a specific day, to help reduce turnover. (For example every Tuesday morning for the next month.) This consistency is most helpful to the staff and program! If interested please sign up to volunteer. We will follow up and confirm your volunteer date along with more information and a volunteer application to complete the registration process. Requirements: Wear closed-toe shoes and comfortable clothing. Volunteers need to be able to lift boxes in excess of 20 lbs, this will require bending and lifting. We are happy to host volunteers ages 8+ (parent/guardian supervision required for volunteers ages 8-13). *Please remember to fill out a minor volunteer waiver form if minors (under 18) are attending projects. The form can be found on L.A. Works website Q&A section. Accessibility: Our programs space is limited and we ask that all volunteers maintain caution as staff will be moving palettes in and out of the warehouse. Additional Information: In response to recent developments regarding the spread of COVID-19, also referred to as coronavirus, St. Francis Center is modifying program operations effective immediately. We are still accepting volunteers and still remain committed to serving our guests in need and continuing to be a center of support and hope. Our priority is to take proactive steps to protect the health and safety of our guests, volunteers, staff, and supporters. You can read more about our modified programs here. *Court-mandated service hours will NOT be verified unless the hours have been approved by the volunteer coordinator and management. Please email to confirm court-mandated volunteer hours.* Questions? Email Danielle at volunteer@sfcla.org. All volunteers participating in this volunteer opportunity should adhere to the health and safety guidelines outlined here: https://www.laworks.com/health-and-safety By clicking "Sign Up," I acknowledge that I am aware and understand that I am being referred to Activities that are coordinated and managed by a third party Agency or Organization and that L.A. Works has no jurisdiction, control, or oversight over these Activities. The Activities may be inherently dangerous and may expose me to a variety of foreseen and unforeseen hazards and risks including exposure to Coronavirus Disease 2019 ("COVID-19"). The Activities may involve a degree of contact with clients who need assistance and other volunteers who may be carriers of COVID-19 and that personal protective equipment may not be available for my use and/or effective against preventing transmission of COVID-19 whether as a result of my own actions or otherwise. By clicking "Sign Up," I acknowledge that I am voluntarily participating in the Activities and have considered those risks. I hereby expressly and specifically assume such risks, including any and all risk of injury, illness, harm, or loss that I may incur as a result of my participation in the Activities. I hereby fully and forever release and discharge L.A. Works from, and expressly waive, any and all liability, claims, and demands of whatever kind or nature, either in law or in equity, that may arise from my participation in the Activities.
Date Posted: Oct 7, 2021
May 25
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Dec 18
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12:01 AM
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11:59 PM
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Los Angeles, CA 90015
Quick Overview: St. Francis Center is seeking a passionate and enthusiastic volunteer that is ready to learn and willing to dedicate 2-3 hours a week to help support the Development Team with general admin duties. This position is only offered in person. Mission: St Francis Center is a non-profit organization that provides relief and support to homeless and extremely low-income individuals and families in Los Angeles. Much more than a soup kitchen or a food pantry, we offer a unique range of services to sustain and empower those in need and engaging volunteer opportunities in Los Angeles. Welcoming all with joy, dignity, and compassion, we dedicate ourselves every day to Serving Hope in our community! Impact: Last year the need for SFC's services increased sharply due to the pandemic and economic hardship on our community. We experienced a staggering 70% increase in the number of visits to our pantry program, accommodating 39,583 visits from families, individuals, students, seniors, and veterans. To meet this dramatic increase in need, we ramped up food rescue operations and expanded to new partnerships to rescue a record 1.9 million pounds of food. We also partnered with local organizations to provide food to 48 pop-up, drive-through pantry programs aimed at combatting food insecurity in food desert communities located around the city of Los Angeles. Our new partnership with Helping Hands delivers our pantry program boxes to our most vulnerable guests, including those who are immunocompromised, elderly, disabled, or diagnosed with COVID-19, in order to help them avoid being exposed to the outside world. Roles and Responsibilities: Correspond via email/phone with donors Ensure accurate maintenance of records and donor information Create & mail thank you letters Inputting donations into our donor tracking system. Organizing and storing general SFC data. Track and store volunteer hours. We are flexible with the scheduling, we only ask that our volunteer meets the minimum of 2 hours per week. Requirements: Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion Effective communication skills Ability to interact professionally with donors and team members INTERESTED? Click Express Interest below. Our Development and Volunteer Associate, Alexandria Marrow, will follow up with you for more details. Please be prepared to send the desired start date and number of hours you can dedicate to work on projects per week QUESTIONS? Please email ali@sfcla.org *Important information *Volunteer time shifts are broken down into the following time frames: Tuesday Morning Tuesday Afternoon Wednesday Morning Wednesday Afternoon Thursday Morning Thursday Afternoon Friday Morning Friday Afternoon Saturday Morning Saturday Afternoon
Date Posted: Sep 8, 2021
