 Make-A-Wish of Greater Los Angeles
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Address |
1875 Century Park East, Suite 950 |
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Los Angeles, CA
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Organization Description |
Make-A-Wish grants the wishes of children with life
threatening medical conditions to enrich the human spirit with hope,
strength and joy.
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Volunteer Opportunities |
Volunteers can be a part of granting wishes; non-profit administration;
PR and communication assignments for events with children; and office
support.
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Hours of Operation |
Mon-Thurs, 9am-5:30pm
Fri, 9am-4pm
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Minimum Hours Required |
About 20 hours per year
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Contact Person(s) |
Bazillia Gutierrez
Samantha
Liljestrom
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Email |
bgutierrez@wishla.org
(prefers to be
contacted via email)
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Telephone Number |
310-788-9474 |
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Website |
www.wishla.org
(to get a volunteer application please visit website)
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Volunteer Requirements |
All volunteers must attend a training and orientation
session per year (will be notified of upcoming sessions after
application is received). One background check every 3 years (cost
$27.95). Complete 3 wishes per year. Sign a yearly conflict of interest.
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Volunteer Responsibilities |
Understand accountability of volunteers to salaried staff,
maintain a cooperative working relationship and stay within the bounds of
volunteer authority and responsibility; complete
assignments promptly, reliably and professionally; notify staff in a
timely manner if you are unable to meet a commitment as planned; ask
questions about things you do not understand; accept the guidance and
direction of staff and/or volunteer mentors; respect and tactfully
interact with wish families, staff and other volunteers; no more than 3
wishes at one time |
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McGrath Elementary School
Literacy Partners Project
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Address |
21501 Deputy Jake Drive |
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Newhall, CA
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Organization Description |
Public Elementary School
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Volunteer Opportunities |
Literacy Partners Program; one-on-one tutoring and reading with
children
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Contact Person |
Rosemary Hibler, Assistant Principal
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Email |
rhibler@newhall.k12.ca.us
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Telephone Number |
661-291-4090
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 Meadows Elementary School
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Address |
25577 Fedela Rd |
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Newhall, CA
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Organization Description |
Elementary education. Students will assist with the public
Elementary Afterschool Enrichment Program.
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Volunteer Opportunities |
Mon-Thurs, 7:45am - 3:10pm
Fridays 7:45am - 12:00pm
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Contact Person |
Michele Vasquez, Teacher
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Telephone Number |
661-291-4050 ex.106
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Email |
mvasquez@newhall.k12.ca.us
(best way to contact)
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Website |
www.newhall.k12.ca.us/meadows
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Additional
Comments |
The responsibilities of the volunteer will be divided between
assisting the teacher with classroom preparation and working 1:1 with primary
students in need of reading or math support. The placements will be in
Kindergarten - Second grade. There will also be a few placements with our
Physical Education teacher assisting grades K-5. School hours are 8:10am-2pm.
Please email Michelle Vasquez with your specific hours of availability, include
the time and day as well as the total number of hours you will be required to
complete for your project. You may drop by room #6 after 2:15pm to have your
paperwork signed.
Please contact Michele to set up your schedule, the best way to
reach Michele is by email. When sending an email please
include your name and College of the Canyons Service-Learning student in the
subject line. Although you might receive a mailer demon your email will still
appear in the teachers box so it is important to identify yourself so the
teacher can identify you as a student from COC.
Please contact me if you have any problems contacting Michele
at 661-362-3231.Thanks. |
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MEND: Meet Each Need
with Dignity
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Address |
10641N. San Fernando Rd |
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Pacoima, CA
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Organization Description |
We serve poverty
families of the NE SF Valley. We provide food, clothing, furniture,
medical, dental, and vision care; English as second language classes for
adults, computer classes, job training, employment counseling, and home
visiting.
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Volunteer Opportunities |
Teach ESL; assist in
Kinder Care area; assist with after-school program for kids; dental
assisting, medical assisting; medical front office and pharmacy; home
visit families to assess needs; conduct food intake interviews; assist
kids/adults in computer lab
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Hours of Operation |
Mon - Fri, 9:00AM-5:00PM
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Minimum Hours Required |
20-25
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Telephone Number |
818.896-0246
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Contact Person |
Lupe Martin, Services Director
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Email |
lupe@mendpoverty.org
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Website |
www.mendpoverty.org
Students can call to make an appointment or go online to fill out the
registration form, then email it, Attention: Lupe Acosta |
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Mountainview
Elementary
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Address |
22201 W. Cypress Place |
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Saugus, CA
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Organization Description |
The Mountainview Staff, together with Parents and the community, is
dedicated to teaching each child the elementary standards and developing
their character and creativity in a safe environment so that they will
have the foundation to become successful, contributing members of our
school and the community.
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Volunteer Opportunities |
Service-learning students will work directly with teachers and students
in K-6 classrooms on educational projects.
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Hours of Operation |
M - F, 8:15am - 3pm
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Minimum Hours |
10
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Telephone Number |
(661) 297-8835
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Contact Person |
Susan Bett, Asst. Principal
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Website |
www.mountainview.weebly.com
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Email |
sbett@saugus.k12.ca.us
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Additional Comments |
Must fill out volunteer form and sign the code of conduct pledge. |
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