FEATURED VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY
Thrift Store - Tuesday – Friday 10:00am-5:00pm; Saturday: 10:00am-4:00pm
 Duties include: sorting through donation items, preparing and organizing items for sales, and keeping the store well-organized.
Retail background or a strong sense of fashion and merchandising is very helpful.
This is the only volunteer opportunity that is regularly available on Saturdays.
Family
Center Front Desk and Food Pantry - Tuesday – Friday: 8:45am-12:00pm
This program serves low-income families with case management and other family resources. Ideal for weekly volunteers, groups of up to 4 people, and for students age 12 and older during summer.
Duties include: checking in clients for the Food Pantry, general administrative support, helping sort donated groceries, preparing and handing out bags to clients, and help keep the Food Pantry clean and organized. Bilingual in Spanish or Russian is helpful.
Bilingual abilities in Spanish or Russianis helpful.
Family Center
Youth Programs
After-School Tutoring - September – June: Tuesday – Thursday: 4:00-6:00pm
One-on-one help with homework for elementary, middle and high school children in the Family Center.
Volunteers must be age 16 or older and be able to participate at least one day per week.
Summer Program - July-August: Tuesday – Thursday 1:30pm-4:30pm
Summer program in which elementary school children in the Family Center will participate in art classes, artist workshops taught by volunteers, and other recreational activities.
Duties include: assisting in the 6-week program by setting up for art lessons, helping instructor with the lesson, and working individually with the children (ages 6-16).
Mentoring Program
We are looking for self-sufficient adults who are interested in providing career and educational guidance to youth ages 11-17 of low-income families. As a mentor for “St. Joe’s Bros” or “Sisters for Success,” volunteers will participate in monthly educational or recreational activities with other program members.
Bread
& Roses Café - Monday through Friday - 9:00am-12:00pm
This program serves nutritious, hot meals to the men, women and children who are homeless in a restaurant-style setting. If possible, we appreciate volunteers remaining for the entire 3 hour shift.
Duties include: setting tables, preparing beverages, fruit and bread for the meal, greeting and serving guests, and preparing for the next serving time.
Ideal for consistent weekly volunteers, groups of up to four people, and for students during summer.
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Homeless Service Center - Monday through Friday - 8:30-11:30am and 1:30-3:00pm
This program connects homeless people with services, housing and case management.
Duties include: assisting homeless clients with making appointments for services (laundry, showers, meals, etc.), checking the mailboxes and phone messages for clients.
Ideal for consistent volunteers who can commit to one morning per week and for students during summer.
Senior
Services - Tuesday – Thursday: 9am-4:30pm, Friday: 9:00am-12:00pm
This program provides services to homeless and homebound elderly individuals including case management, home visits and groceries.
Duties include: delivering groceries and visiting with 2-3 elderly homebound clients in their homes.
Duties for long-term volunteers (committing 2-3 hours weekly) will work with staff to locate opportunities can help with finding housing or job assistance for clients.
Monetary
Advisory Program (MAP) - Monday – Friday: 9:00am-4:00pm
This program serves homeless and at-risk mentally ill adults with case management, money management and finding/maintaining housing.
Duties include: administrative tasks, filing bank records and checks, and helping with general office needs.
Ideal for detail-oriented volunteers who can commit 4 to 8 hours per week.
Veterans
Representative Payee Program (VRPP) - Monday – Friday: 9:00am- 4:00 pm
This program serves homeless and at-risk veterans with case management, money management and housing assistance.
Duties include: administrative tasks, filing bank records and checks, and helping with general office needs.
Ideal for detail-oriented volunteers who can commit 4 to 8 hours per week.
Located in West Los Angeles at the V.A. Medical Center in Westwood.
Aministrative Support - Monday – Friday: 9:00am-5:00pm
Volunteers will help in various St. Joseph Center departments with duties such as filing, making copies or helping with large mailings.
Dinner Dance and Special Events - These events are held at various times of the year
• Dinner Dance Duties: assist by soliciting auction items, gift certificates and ads for the program journal.
•Annual Holiday Opportunities: Thanksgiving Basket Distribution (November), Adopt-A-Family Program and Holiday Parties for clients (December).
• Ideal for individuals and groups of up to 10 volunteers.
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