Independent Volunteer Opportunities

If you would like to earn hours at an Independent Event that is not already on the approved list, then you must contact the AGS President to make arrangements for you to present your Independent Hours Opportunity at an AGS Board meeting.  You must obtain a letter from the organization, printed on organization letterhead, signed by an official of the organization, indicating the planned dates, planned number of hours to be worked, and the type of duties to be performed. The Opportunity must be open and available to any other AGS member who may be interested.
             
Hours completed at an Independent Volunteer Opportunity will only count if
the hours were approved by the AGS Board BEFORE the hours were earned.

Each time that you go to an Independent Volunteer event, you must have an AGS
Independent Hours sheet to be filled out in ink and signed by the event coordinator or representative.  If there are changes to the form, they must be initialed by the representative.  The printed name and phone contact of the repre-
sentative must also be on the Independent Hours form.

Remember: You must complete a total of 20 hours in order to receive recognition. A maximum of 10 hours may come from independent volunteer opportunities. A minimum of 10 hours must come from attendance of at least 2 events. It is your responsibility to track all independent volunteer opportunities with the Independent Hours Sheet.

You can also obtain independent hours sheet, from Applications & Forms page.

APPROVED INDEPENDENT OPPORTUNITIES:

Tutoring at Marina Del Rey Middle School new

Where:
Marina Del Rey Middle School, 12500 Braddock Dr., Los Angeles, CA, 90066.
Time:
During or after school.
Contact:
Lindsey Farris: (310) 910-3477 or lindseyfarris@hotmail.com

Latino Center/African American Center

Where:
Santa Monica College, at the Counseling Village (near Pearl Street)
Time:
Very flexible.
Description:
Be aware, Latino Center needs volunteer tutors weekly and have a stable schedule instead of going there and only work for several hours.
Latino Center:  (310) 434-4459
African American Center: (310) 434-4232

Work at the Welcome Center!

When:
Very flexible
Where:
Welcome Center at SMC, on the east side of the cafeteria.
Description:
You must be outgoing, friendly, and willing to help new first time students.
Contact:
Please see Vinnessa Cook at Cayton center 110 to apply!

KCRW (Santa Monica Public Radio)

When:
Pick one of the three hour shifts from 7:00 am - 7:30 pm. Sometimes they also need a volunteer for a one time event, so just contact them!
Contact:
Connie (volunteer@kcrw.org) or at (310) 450-5183
Description:
Volunteers are needed to help at the Santa Monica Radio Station. New volunteers usually start as a receptionist or office assistant.
Requirments:
Send a blank email to volunteer@kcrw.org and fill-out (and return) the questionnaire that they will send to you.

SMC PEER TUTORING PROGRAMS:

Mr. Green's Math Lab

Where:
Math Lab
When:
Monday and Wednesday from 11 - 12 noon
Contact:
Mr. Green at (green_terry@smc.edu) or (310) 434-4728

Developmental Math Classroom Tutor

Where:
On campus and satellite campus
When:
Days and hours vary
Description:
Fran Manion matched an AGS member with an instructor who is interested in having a classroom tutor during in-class collaborative learning assignments.
Contact:
Fran Manion at (manion_fran@smc.edu) or (310) 434-4722, Math Department, Office 40H

ESL Program

Where:
SMC
When:
Arrange the hours with the contact person
Contact:
Director of International Programs, Darryl Keith Ogatha. (310) 434-4159
Requirements:
To assist the instructors and to participate in tutoring ESL courses.

Learning Disabilities Tutoring Program

Duties:
Help students who has difficulties in subjects such as Math, English, and Bio3.
Where:
Learning Disability Center located next to the Math Lab.
Contact:
Audre Morris:  (310) 434-4684

OFF-CAMPUS VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES:

Work with Developmentally Challenged Students

Where:
SMC Emeritus campus
When:
Mon & Wed 2:15 - 4:45 (two different people can fill the positions) Thursday 2-4
Description:
Special program that works with developmentally challenged non-academic students attending a Life Skills program.
Contact:
Lunne M. Fuqua Disabled Students Services Specialist Ext: 4265

Tutoring at the Teen Center of Virginia Avenue Parknew

Description:
The Teen Center is looking for volunteers to tutor in a variety of basic subjects at the middle school and high school levels.
Location:
Virginia Avenue Park (on Pico Blvd., just one block east of SMC)
Time:
Monday through Friday, 3:30 - 8:00 PM
Contact:
Aranzasu De Lao Aranzasu.DeLaO@SMGOV.NET or (310) 458-2201 ext 5179 to schedule an appointment

John Adams Middle School

Description:
Tutoring students in grades six through eight at John Adams Middle School
Location:
The school is located right across the street from Santa Monica College, on the corner of Pearl Street and 16th Street.
Types of Volunteer Tutoring:
ONE-ON-ONE TUTORING:
A tutor able to commit to at least one hour per week for the entire school year will be assigned a specific student with whom the tutor will work each week. This would take place during JAMS school hours, or right after school. The match would be made according to hours available, and subject strengths. Tutors can work their hour(s) anytime Mondays through Thursdays: 8:30-4:45 p.m., Fridays: 9:30-2:48.
A tutor who works in this capacity is encouraged to provide more than academic assistance. We ask that they become a role model and mentor as well, helping their student with organization, time management, and other necessary study skills important for student success. The impact of such a relationship on the JAMS student here is immeasurable.
SMART MOVES:
A tutor who is able to commit specifically to Wednesday afternoons from 3-5 for the entire school year can work with a new program called Smart Moves, a tutoring project already in place. The tutors would attend a training, and then work one-on-one with an assigned student. Participating in the project is a wonderful opportunity for both the tutor and JAMS student.
DROP-IN TUTORING:
A tutor unable to commit to regular weekly sessions or make a yearlong commitment but is still interested in volunteering at JAMS can work after school with students. JAMS has a program where teachers are available after school for drop-in tutoring in the library. The subject need is potluck, depending on the JAMS students who come in. An SMC tutor is most welcome to provide help in this program with the teachers. This program takes place Mondays through Thursdays, from 3-4:45.
Signing Up For the Program
  1. A potential tutor initially will need to complete two forms: an application form and a TB Test form. All tutors are required to have a recent TB test. TB tests are given free of charge in the SMC Health Office if needed. After getting the TB test results (or using past test results not older than two years), the forms can be submitted to me, Patti Nakao, or to Maria Rodriguez, our wonderful point person at JAMS.
  2. Next, the tutor will meet with Ms. Rodriguez. She will give a brief orientation, then provide the next steps on how the student can get started, depending on the type of tutoring the SMC student will be offering. This should be a pretty quick process so the student can get started right away!
SMC Contact:
Patti Nakao, Counseling Complex Room 110, 310-434-4441, nakao_patricia@smc.edu
JAMS Contact:
Maria Rodriguez, Community Liaison, 310-452-2326, extension 215, mrodriguez@mail.smmusd.org

Neighborhood Youth Association

Date:
Monday-Friday
Time:
3pm-7pm
Location:
3877 Grandview Blvd. Los Angeles, Ca 90066
Description:
Tutor or be a sports instructor for grades 1-12
Parking:
At the Neighborhood Youth Association parking lot or at the elementary school next door, Grandview Elementary School
Contact:
Vasquez (310) 751-0241

Boys & Girls Club of Venice After School Program - Coeur D'Alene Elementary School

When:
Monday-Thursday from 2:30pm-4pm
Where:
Coeur D'Alene Elementary School, 810 Coeur D'Alene Ave. Venice, CA 90291
Program details:
Power Hour:
Daily homework help supervised by Boys & Girls Club Staff and Volunteers.
Tutoring:
One on one tutoring, members are matched with Boys & Girls Club Staff and volunteer tutors.
Computer Classes (Club Tech):
Members are taught basic computer skills along with internet safety through engaging multimedia activities. ARTS & CRAFTS, SPORTS, ACTIVITIES AND GAMES also need help!!!!!
Contact:
Armando Diaz or Gregg Weinstein at (310) 390-4477

Westchester Recreaton Center's Halloween Haunted House

When:
From now on until October 31 Call 310-670-7473 to get the time for volunteering.
Where:
Westchester Recreation Center, 7000 W. Manchester Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90045
Description:
Volunteers will help construct haunted house, setting up & running carnival booths, being monsters & ushers etc. Volunteers will also experience with performing arts, make-up.
Requirement:
You will have to fill in an application form. You can get the application form Charles, the AGS External Vice President in the Tuesday board meeting or in the Thursday general meeting.
Contact:
Call (310)-670-7473 for more details

Children's Hospital of Los Angeles Blood/Platelet Donation

Description:
Volunteers may donate blood (2 Hours) or platelets (2 hours). Show your parking ticket when you donate to get it validated. You Must Provide Proof of Donation (e.g. receipt)
Where:
Children's Hospital of Los Angeles (CHL), 4650 Sunset Blvd., 1st floor (Corner of Sunset & Vermont)
When:
Arrange the hours with the contact person
Contact:
George (323) 669-2370
Requirements:
To donate blood, one must be healthy, at least 17 years old, and weigh 110 pounds or more. No tattoos.

DARE Plus Project

Description
Volunteers are desperately needed to run this Dare Plus after school enrichment program at Marina Del Rey Middle school where you can either run a project already thought up, or create your own fun learning environment for these kids. In the past projects have ranged from Karate classes to paper making (yes, making) classes. Help spread the joy in life and teach these kids something they may never forget. Need homework corner helpers. Help 6th, 7th, and 8th graders with homework assignments.
Where:
Located in the Library on the Marina del Rey Middle school campus, 12500 Braddock Drive, Los Angeles
Directions:
12500 Braddock Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90066
When:
Arrange the hours with the contact person
Contact:
Nella Charles at (310) 306-8585 or e-mail at (dareplus2u@aol.com)

Revlon Run/Walk For Women

Description:
Help the Revlon Run/Walk for Women with this important fight against breast and ovarian cancer.
Directions:
Arrange the time, days and hours with the contact pearson or at the website www.revlonrunwalk.com
Contact:
Sharyn Kniner (310) 395-6779 or Robert Johnson (310) 268-8291

Boys and Girls Club Of Hollywood

Description:
You will be tutoring children in the learning center and helping them with math, science and english. The majority of the Children are below the 5th grade level.
Website:
http://www.bgchollywood.com/
Requirements:
  • Call to go through an interview
  • Fill out an application
  • Undergo a background check
  • Be over 16 years old
Where:
850 N Cahuenga blvd, Hollywood, CA 90038
When:
9:00am-11:00am M T W Th F
3:00pm-6:00pm M W Th F
2:30pm-6:00pm T
Contact:
Melissa Cummings, volunteer coordinator (323)464-7325, mcummings@bgchollywood.com

Edison Elementary School

Where:
2425 Kansas Ave, Santa Monica,CA 90404-5204
When:
8:00am-2:45pm M T W Th F
3:00pm-5:00pm M T W Th F
Contact:
Laura Del Barrio, volunteer coordinator (310) 828-0335
Requirements:
Call to notify them that you are going
Description:
You will be tutoring children and helping them with math, science and english. You can be an in class tutor (from 8am-2:45pm) or you can help them after school (3pm-5pm).

UCLA Medical Center

Where:
UCLA Medical Center in UCLA
When:
9:00am-4:00pm M T W Th F
12:00pm-1:00pm CLOSED FOR LUNCH
Contact:
UCLA Medical Volunteer Services, (310) 825-6002.
Requirements:
  • Call to attend one of the orientations
  • Must complete 80 hours total and volunteer at least 4 hours per week
  • Undergo a background check
  • Be over 15 years old
  • 2-step TB test
  • Proof of a seccond MMR
Description:
You will help tend to the medical center's patients and get real life experience in a medical field.

Out Of The Closet

Where:
6210 W. Sunset Blvd., 2nd Fl. Los Angeles, CA 90028
When:
10:00am-7:00pm M - Sun
Contact:
Steven Davis, volunteer coordinator (310) 473-7787 www.outofthecloset.org
Requirements:
Call to notify them that you are going
Description:
You will be helping the center sort and clean the donations that they receive. The center also needs help with filing.

SOVA Food Pantry

Where:
8838 W. Pico Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90035 (near pico & robertson)
When:
9:00am-1pm M W F
Contact:
Hessie Axelrod 310-288-0286
Requirements:
Call to notify them that you are going [2days prior to the day when you plan to go]
Description:
SOVA needs volunteers to help sort food, stock shelves, pack groceries or interview clients.

Tutoring Middle Schoolers

When:
Mon, Wed: 3p.m. - 4:30p.m.
Where:
Lincoln Middle School, 1501 California Ave.
Description:
Help tutor middle school students in the morning. A TB test will be administered to all students. If you're up to date on shots, bring in verification of them to have your shot waived.
Contact:
Jenn Paddock 310-393-9227 x566

Reading to Kids

Date:
2nd Saturday of every month (Nov 12th, Dec 10th, Jan 14th, Feb 11th)
Time:
9am-12pm (new students arrive 15mins earlier)
Location:
Gratts Elementary
309 S. Lucas Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90017
Description:
Reading to Kids strives to bring children a brighter future by encouraging them to become better readers through monthly Saturday reading clubs at elementary schools near downtown L.A.
Requirements:
Good attitude, willingness to read to kids and an ability to excite them to the world of books. Must register (http://readingtokids.org/Volunteers/VolSignup.php3). Must be 18.
Contact:
(310) 479-7455
Email:
Lisa Hochberg Lisa.Hochberg@readingtokids.org
Jen Smith Jen.Smith@readingtokids.org

LA Animal Services - Mobile Pet Adoption - 5 hrs

Date:
Every 2nd Saturday of the Month, 11am - 4pm
Locations:
  • West LA, Three Dog Bakery, 6333 West 3rd Street, Farmer's Market, Los Angeles
  • West LA, LA Animal Services, 11950 Missouri Avenue, Los Angeles, CA
Description:
Helping to adopt out animals by walking out animals, cleaning up talking to public about explaining policies and responsibilities of owning an animal. Website.
Orientation:
Required! Download the flyer
Contact:
Volunteer Info call: (213) 485-8542
E-mail:
volunteers@ani.lacity.org

Meals on Wheels - 2 hrs

Date:
Monday through Friday 11am-1pm
# of Volunteers:
5
Location:
1823 Michigan Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90404
Description:
Delivering food to senior citizens. Its chill if you drive, and its local.
Website:
http://www.mealsonwheelswest.org
Contact:
Need to call Joanna Vasquez (310) 394-5133 before we go and set appointment
Email:
RoseMOW@aol.com
Comments:
Volunteers deliver food.

Westwood Hospital

Application:
http://www.healthcare.ucla.edu/volunteering/volunteering.htm
How Do I Get Started?:
To become a volunteer, all candidates must attend an orientation. There are separate orientations for students and non-students. Afterwards, potential volunteers are personally interviewed by a coordinator then matched to an appropriate department.
Student Program:
All high school, undergraduate, graduate and professional school students are welcome. Over 300 volunteer positions offer unlimited opportunities for students to explore various healthcare-related positions. This program keeps in mind that students often have time constraints that require flexible scheduling. The Volunteer Services Youth Coordinator works to make your volunteering experience a valuable asset towards your career goals. With 100 hours of service, you will receive a letter of recommendation. Each year, up to 10 student volunteers are awarded scholarships. Finalists and winners are announced late each spring at a special event.
How Can I Find Out More?:
For additional information about becoming a UCLA Medical Center volunteer, or the date of the next orientation, please call the Department of Volunteer Services at (310) 825-6002.

Santa Monica UCLA Hospital

Application:
http://www.healthcare.ucla.edu/shared/volunteering/sm
Requirements:
Becoming a volunteer is easy. Although our requirements vary slightly with each program (see detailed descriptions below), in general we ask that volunteers:
  • take a one-year commitment
  • work at least one four-hour shift per week
  • attend an orientation session
  • complete a tuberculosis screening
Comments:
Many of our volunteers enjoy their jobs so much that they donate many hours over the requirement and we are very appreciative of their generosity. In fact, some volunteers have been with us more than 30 years! To get started, call our Volunteer Services Department at (310) 319-4614. We look forward to meeting you soon.

Care Extender Program

Description:
Thinking seriously about a career in health care? Join the more than 300 college students or recent college graduates who participate in our Care Extender program. This innovative program provides young adults with a firsthand look at various health-related careers. Our Care Extenders are trained to assist health professionals in virtually all patient-care areas of our hospital. As a result, care extenders gain an in-depth understanding of hospital operations and the experience that helps refine their career interests and future areas of study. Many of our care extenders apply to medical school and some gain valuable leadership skills through hands-on participation in the administrative part of the program.
Website:
(http://www.geocities.com/careextenders/index.html)
Requirements:
  • Be 18 years or older
  • Be a college student or graduate
  • Make a one-year commitment
  • Attend a two-hour orientation session
  • Complete mandatory training following acceptance in the program.
Contact:
For more information about our Care Extender Program, call (310) 319-3581
Note:
application occurs every: January, April, July & Octobe only


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