Good Shepherd Center in Los Angeles offers core programs of shelter, food, case management and employment services to Women and Children who are homeless. Volunteer Opportunities: Help in the Children’s Program; tutor for GED Program; organize the Donation Room; fund-raising; facilitate an employment related seminar. Contact Information: contact Annemarie at ahowse@gschomeless.org. Telephone 213-235-1962
Alexandria House in Los Angeles is a non-profit transitional residence and house of hospitality providing supportive housing for single women with children in the process of moving from emergency shelter to permanent housing. Volunteer Opportunities: help provide Childcare for the younger Children; help in the after-school and teen programs; cook dinner for the residents one night; drive residents to appointments or job interviews. Contact Information: e-mail to volunteer@alexandriahouse.org. Telephone 213-381-2649
East Los Angeles Pregnancy Center in Los Angeles is a non-profit organization offering women in unplanned pregnancies the resources and education needed to make an informed decision regarding pregnancy and parenthood. Volunteer Opportunities: be trained as a ELAPC Counselor; serve as an instructor in a Birthing or Parenting Group; provide help in the office; assist with planning and coordinating special events. Contact Information: www.ELAPC.com. Telephone 323-728-1292
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Los Angeles matches adult volunteers with Kids ages 6 to 16 who are facing adversity to provide professionally supported one-to-one mentoring relationships that have a measurable and transformative impact on the lives of the Youth, Mentor and Community. Volunteer Opportunities: community-based mentoring program (meeting twice a month for 3-5 hours); school-based mentoring program (meeting one hour once a week during the school year); workplace mentoring program (meeting 2 hours one time a month during the school year); Women in Entertainment mentoring program. Contact Information: e-mail to Sofia.Varona@BBBSLA.org. Telephone 213-213-2426.
Beverly Hills Public Library Literacy Program helps adult learners improve their reading, writing and comprehension skills. Volunteer Opportunity: complete the 2 hour Tutor Training Workshop and after being matched with an Adult learner – Tutor once a week for a minimum of 6 months. Contact Information: Call 310-288-2207.