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Habitat for Humanity
of San Fernando & SCV
Address
21031 Ventura Blvd, Suite 610
Woodland Hills, CA 91364
Organization Description
Founded in 1990 as an affiliate for Habitat of
Humanity International. They are a locally run, independent, non-profit
organization serving North Los Angeles County and the Antelope Valley,
building houses for low-income working families and veteran families. To
date, we have built over 200 homes and are among the top 5% of Habitat
affiliates nationwide to reach this goal. With the help of volunteers,
they are building a new kind of Habitat, for a new generation.
In 2012, Habitat for Humanity
SF/SCV will continue their mission to serve low-income working families
but will also take off with their newest initiative for veterans by
giving at minimum 10 veteran families critical home repairs/disability
modifications and access to self-sufficiency services. Habitat will also
break ground on its 12 home community in Sylmar. Here they will build
homes and provide self-sufficiency training that will empower some of
our most deserving citizens: veterans and families of the fallen.
Volunteer Opportunities
Chatsworth Habitat ReStore
Generates funds to support Habitat's building programs. Volunteers
help with: customer service, organizing, cleaning, repair &
refurbish furniture
Construction VolunteerMinimum age to
work on construction site is 16 with parental consent. Volunteers
are suggested to bring: nail apron or tool belt (can be purchased at
Home Depot or Lowe's, etc for under $2), hammer, tape measure,
pencil, work gloves (cotton or leather), water bottle, lunch,
sunscreen and hat
Hours of Operation
Volunteer Hours
9am-5pm (Mon - Fri)ReStore
(Tues-Sat, 9-6pm); Construction Schedule TBA
Hours Required
Volunteers may come as frequently
as their schedule permits. Volunteers must work a shift of at least 4
hours; however, school service credit is only given to volunteers who
work a full day shift from 9-6pm.
25201 Avenue Tibbitts, Ste. 202
Valencia, CA 91355
Organization Description
Since 1997,
HandsOn Santa Clarita has promoted social responsibility through the
advancement of community involvement by way of advocacy, education,
and volunteerism. As the local volunteer center of the Santa Clarita
Valley, HandsOn encourages philanthropy and builds the capacity of
non-profit organizations through administration of the Court
Referral Program, national service day events, and through
traditional volunteering. By partnering local non-profits, groups,
and businesses with volunteers, HandsOn Santa Clarita is able to
make a difference every day.
Provide therapy on horseback to disabled children and work with incarcerated youth for rehabilitation.
Great for student field work; especially for nursing, early childhood
development, psychology, veterinary medicine, criminal law, and
therapist students.
Volunteer Opportunities
Sidewalk/horse
leaders for class sessions; groom and prepare horses, mentor and help train at risk youth; instructor assistants.
Hours of Operation
10am - 2pm (Mon-Fri)
Volunteer Hours
8:30am - 12:30pm (Tues, Fri - Sun)
Dress Code
Boots (1/2" heel), or closed toe sturdy shoes. Jeans
(no shorts). T-shirts to neck all genders. No inappropriate t-shirt
logos. Caps and sunscreen.
Nonprofit environmental organization dedicated
to making Southern California coastal waters safe, healthy, and
clean. Heal the Bay uses research, education, community action,
and advocacy to pursue their mission.
Volunteer
Opportunities
Beach cleanups, office work, public speaking,
aquarium volunteer, restorations, water chemistry, etc. All
opportunities can be viewed at www.healthebay.org/volunteer
Help the Children distributes food to low-income
families; school supplies to students, and complete holiday dinners for
Thanksgiving, Christmas and Easter.
Volunteer Opportunities
Food Distribution Workers: T/Th 5pm
- 7:30pm & Sat 9am - 12pm; Must sign up in advance!
and register for the
volunteer lottery. Students should be contacted by Henry Mayo
within 24-36 hours of registering if they were selected to
participate. Please continue to read the information listed
below as Henry Mayo Hospital has a very important message for
potential volunteers.
Address
23845 McBean ParkwayValencia,
CA 91355
Organization
Description
Our mission is to improve the
health of our community through compassion and excellence in
healthcare services; and to create the ideal patient-centered
environment to surpass expectations.
Volunteer
Opportunities
Please see website for complete
list of volunteer opportunities. Placement in departments is
based on the volunteer's interest, availability and knowledge
base.
Hours of
Operation
Mon-Fri, 8:30pm-5pm
Volunteer Hours
Mon-Sun, 8am-12pm; 12pm-4pm;
4pm-8pmOther
hours available in ER if necessary.
Contact Person
Maria Strmsek, DirectorCourtney
Dinius, Volunteer Coordinator
100 hours (takes about 6 months).
Volunteers work a 4-hour shift one time per week. *Note: 100
hour commitment MUST be fulfilled before any recommendation
letter can be received.
Volunteer
Orientation
A 3 ½ to 4
hour new volunteer orientation and one-on-one orientation in the
assigned areas.
Dress Code
Volunteers are required to purchase a blue
logo shirt or jacket top from Uniformland. Must also wear white
pants and white closed-toed walking shoes.
Additional
Requirements
We have a background check we do
on all adult volunteers 18+. No fee involved to the volunteer.We require a current
Tuberculosis test (3 months from date beginning to
volunteer) and a release from a physician to state able to
volunteer. We do not pay for the Tuberculosis test, cost
assumed by the volunteer. However, TB tests can be done at
COC for a minimal fee.
Comments
Henry Mayo is the only hospital in the SCV
and because we have such a limited amount of positions in
various areas, we ask that the students who apply to volunteer
are serious about their commitment to learning about healthcare
and to meeting their commitment of hours required. You are
welcome to remain a volunteer after the 100 hours commitment,
but we would appreciate that you stand firm on the believing in
the mission and vision of the hospital and what we represent.
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