Senior Service Options
Spring, 2014
Service to the Hungry and Homeless
Bethune Transitional Center and Century Villages at Cabrillo
2001 River Avenue
Long Beach
(562) 435-2050, ext. 222
Supervisor: Rhonda Haramis (rdharamis@lbschools.net)
1-2 volunteers – Monday through Friday – 9:00 – 5:00
The Villages at Cabrillo is one of three communities in the United States offering a “continuum of care”
for its most vulnerable residents: the homeless. The city of Long Beach is considered the model for
programs of its kind within HUD, one of three programs offering a continuum of support on-site. A
former 27-acre US Naval housing site, CVC utilizes an innovative public-private partnership model to
benefit those in need. The campus includes over 20 service providers, emergency, transitional, and
permanent housing, a community center helping adults and children achieve self-sufficiency and stability,
coordination of services for all homeless students in Long Beach, and much more.
Los Angeles Food Bank
1734 E. 41st Street
Vernon
(323) 234-3030, ext. 156 (www.lafoodbank.org)
Supervisor: Michael Espe (mespe@lafoodbank.org)
1-2 volunteers – Monday through Friday – 8:30-12 and 12:30 -4:00 – 3:30, Saturdays 8:30-12
The mission of the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank is to mobilize resources to fight hunger in our
community. To do so, they source and acquire food and other products and distribute them to needy
people through charitable agencies or directly through programs. They also conduct hunger education
and awareness campaigns and advocate for public policies that alleviate hunger. Chadwick students will
help sort, package, and inspect food. They should wear closed-toe shoes and must complete a Food Bank
liability release form on the first day of service.
Habitat for Humanity
Local building site to be determined
(310) 400-1921 (www.habitatla.org)
Supervisor: Amanda Cusumano - (youthprograms@habitatla.org)
1-2 volunteers – Tuesday through Saturday – 8:30-4:00
Habitat for Humanity is a non-profit organization that partners with families who cannot afford to
purchase homes or who cannot afford to do needed maintenance on their existing homes. Chadwick
students may work through either a home build or the “A Brush With Kindness” program to do painting,
roofing, and gardening. Additional volunteer hours may be done in Habitat’s building materials store.
Students must be at least 16 years of age, complete an online application form (www.habitatla.org), and
have current tetanus immunization. Closed-toe shoes are required.
Harbor Interfaith Shelter
670 9th Street / 680 9th Street
San Pedro
(310) 831-0603 / 547-3762 (main.desk@harborinterfaith.org)
Supervisor: Alma Herrera, Volunteer Coordinator
1-2 volunteers – Monday through Friday – 9:00 - 4:30
Students will work from 9:00 to 12:00 in the Family Resource Center helping to sort canned goods,
prepare bags of groceries, and hand out food to families in crisis. In the afternoon from 1:00 to 4:30 the
students will work with the children in the Shelter’s preschool or after-school program. Harbor Interfaith
Services offers a network of comprehensive programs designed to help homeless families regain their
independence and move on to a better life. It provides emergency shelter, food, job placement, advocacy,
transitional housing, and support services to homeless and working poor families. Volunteers should have
a current TB, complete an application form signed by your parent, get a photo ID, and attend an
orientation session.
House of Yahweh
4046 Marine Avenue
Lawndale
(310) 675-1384
Supervisor:
Sister Michele (spikechar@aol.com)
Connie Prada Ardila (chiquitaprada@yahoo.com)
1-2 volunteers – Monday through Friday – 10:00 – 4:30
The House of Yahweh is a social service center that provides food and clothing outreach to the poor and
transitional housing to the homeless. Chadwick students will help in the Thrift Shop by sorting and
selling clothes and by receiving donations. They will also help with food service by packaging and
handing out food to forty families and ten emergency families each day. Chadwick students are expected
to stay on-site for the entire day and share lunch from 1:00-1:30 with other volunteers.
Midnight Mission
601 S. San Pedro Street
Los Angeles
(213) 624-9258, ext. 1242
Supervisor: Sean Oney (soney@midnightmission.org)
1-2 volunteers – Tuesday through Saturday – 9:30 – 6:00
The Midnight Mission is one of the oldest continuously operating human service organizations focused on
the needs of the homeless in Los Angeles’ skid row. The Mission offers its clients a bridge to selfsufficiency through counseling, education, training and job placement. It provides food, shelter, clothing,
personal hygiene needs and medical care to those living on the street. Chadwick students will volunteer
as tutors in the LAUSD GED program, in the main office doing clerical duties, and in the kitchen helping
to prepare and serve meals.
St. Margaret’s Center
10217 S. Inglewood Avenue
Lennox
(310) 672-2208
Supervisor: Mary Agnes Erlandson, Director (maerlandson@ccharities.org)
1-2 volunteers – Monday through Friday – 8:30 – 5:00
St. Margaret’s Center serves low-income and homeless families in the LAX area, providing a
comprehensive range of emergency and supportive services. Their goal is to provide relief, dignity and
support to low-income persons in crisis and to assist individuals through case management and skills
development to become more self-sufficient and to achieve economic security. Student volunteers will
help with the food pantry, case management, and utility payment for families, and other tasks as needed.
Spanish language and bilingual students will be particularly welcome.
A Place Called Home
2830 South Central Avenue
Los Angeles
(323) 232-2412, ext. 2255
Supervisor: Gilbert Radillo (gilbertapch.org)
1-2 volunteers – Monday through Friday – 10:00 – 6:30
APCH is a safe haven in South Los Angeles where underserved youth are empowered to take ownership
of the quality and direction of their lives through programs in education, arts, and well-being, and are
inspired to make a meaningful difference in their community and the world. Chadwick students will work
in a variety of capacities as mentors, instructors, and group facilitators to both support and encourage the
clients. They are encouraged to bring any unique skill or talent that they may possess to share with the
youth at APCH.
Tutoring and After-School Support
Barton Hill School
423 N. Pacific Avenue
San Pedro
(310) 547-2471
Supervisor: Roberta Tabor, Intervention Coordinator (rlt4300@lausd.net)
1-2 volunteers – Monday through Friday – 8:00 – 3:00
Barton Hill is a large public elementary school serving children who come from poor areas of the Los
Angeles Unified School District. The students may have very limited ability in English. Chadwick
volunteers will provide remedial reading and math instruction for students who are academically at risk.
Boys and Girls Clubs of the Los Angeles Harbor
1200 S. Cabrillo Avenue
San Pedro
(310) 833-1322, ext. 234
Site Director: Leomar Ignacio (leomari@bgclaharbor.org)
1-2 volunteers – Monday through Thursday-12:00 – 7:00; Friday-12:00 – 6:00
For over 70 years, the Boys and Girls Club has been serving the most at-risk children of the harbor
community. They are the largest private child development agency in the entire south bay. They sponsor
seventeen programs within the scope of their agency and serve over 2000 boys and girls daily. Programs
include pre-teen and teen tutorial centers, reading and math programs, college bound support, life skills,
arts programming, and leadership and character development. Students should plan to have a preorientation with prior to service.
William Jefferson Clinton Elementary School
6500 E. Compton Boulevard
Compton
(310) 604-6613 or (310) 387-9975
Supervisor: Dr. Kanika White, Principal (kwhite@compton.k12.ca.us)
1-2 volunteers – Monday through Friday – 8:30 - 3:30
Clinton Elementary is a K-5 elementary school within the Compton Unified School District with about
950 students. Although they have struggled in past years to reach both district and state standards, last
year was an exciting one as they met their target academic goals. Chadwick students will volunteer in
individual classrooms, in the library, and on the play yard to provide academic and co-curricular support.
Students must complete a volunteer form with their names and emergency contact information.
Dodson Middle School
28014 Montereina Drive
Rancho Palos Verdes
(310) 241-1900
Supervisor: Agnes Pitlik, Assistant Principal (alp9110@lausd.net)
2 volunteers – M,Tu,W, and F (8:15-3:04), Th (8:15-1:24)
Dodson Middle School is a public school in the LAUSD that also houses a magnet program for math and
science. Chadwick volunteers will provide support for low-performing students in individual classrooms.
Students will need to provide a current TB test and attend an orientation with the Assistant Principal, Ms.
Pitlik.
George de la Torre Elementary School
500 North Island Avenue
Wilmington
(310) 847-1400
Supervisor: Gina Ellis (gme0402@lausd.net)
1-2 volunteers – Monday through Friday, 8:00 – 2:30
George de la Torre Elementary is a newer public elementary school in the Los Angeles Unified School
District with consistently low scores on state and federal standardized tests. Chadwick tutors will work in
kindergarten and first grade classrooms to help children learn fundamental academic skills. Volunteers
must have a current TB test.
Head Start:
Santa Cruz Head Start
201 N. Beacon Street
San Pedro
(310) 831-3294
The Learning Center
24027 Pennsylvania
Lomita
(310) 326-5843
Supervisor: Veronica Sanchez (vsanch@voala.org)
1-2 volunteers – Monday through Friday – 8:00 – 4:00
Head Start is a national program that promotes school readiness by enhancing the social and cognitive
development of children through the provision of educational, health, nutritional, social and other services
to enrolled children and families. All volunteers must provide a current TB test and those over the age of
18 must obtain live scan fingerprinting.
LAUNCH Preschool
4100 W. 227th Street
Torrance
(310) 972-6500, ext. 2550
Supervisor: Elaine Semple, Principal (esemple@tusd.org)
1-2 volunteers – Monday through Friday, 8:15 – 3:45
LAUNCH Preschool is a behavioral, linguistic, sensory, and play-based program at Arnold
Elementary School providing individually tailored services to help prepare children for a successful entry
into kindergarten. The staff is interdisciplinary and consists of psychologists, teachers, speech and
language pathologists, adaptive PE teachers, occupational therapists, and physical therapists. Chadwick
students will volunteers in a specific classroom and support classroom activities and work with individual
students. The day incorporates both morning and afternoon sessions. Chadwick volunteers must
complete an application and attend an orientation prior to service, must have a current TB test and driver’s
license.
Lawndale High School
14901 S. Inglewood Avenue
Lawndale
(310) 263-3102
Supervisor: Kelly Henderson (kellovesmath@gmail.com)
1-2 volunteers - Monday through Friday - 7:45 - 3:00
Lawndale is a large public high school in Lawndale whose students consistently perform poorly on
standardized reading and mathematics tests. Chadwick tutors will work with math students who must
repeat sections of basic algebra in order to graduate from high school. Volunteers must have a current TB
test.
93rd Street School
330 East 93rd Street
Los Angeles, CA
(310) 897-2983
Supervisor: Victor Sanchez, Principal (vsanch@lausd.net)
1-2 volunteers – Monday through Friday – 7:45 – 3:00
93rd Street School has over 1300 students in grades pre-K through sixth, with over 250 special education
students, including a special education preschool. Mr. Sanchez welcomes volunteers to help mentor and
tutor students in this inner-city school.
Reading Partners
William Anderson Elementary School
4130 W 154th Street
Lawndale, CA 90260
Supervisor: Carol McDonald Outreach Architect 213-627-7820 ( cmcdonald@readingpartners.org)
1-2 volunteers – Monday through Thursday – 8:30 – 5:30
Reading Partners is dedicated to transforming struggling young readers into confident readers who are
excited about learning. Housed within three public school campuses in the South Bay, Reading Partners
focuses on children from low-income communities and gives one-on-one instruction at the student’s
reading level. This year the Los Angeles–based Reading Partners programs will offer one-on-one tutoring
to 500 students and serve ten partner schools.
Toberman Neighborhood Center
131 North Grand Avenue
San Pedro
(310) 832-1145, ext. 101
Supervisor: Sandra Rascon, Volunteer Coordinator (srascon@toberman.org)
1-2 volunteers – Monday through Friday – 9:00 – 4:30
Students will work in the food pantry, the thrift shop, and in the after-school athletics or tutoring program.
Toberman is a neighborhood center in San Pedro with 15 human service programs. These include
childcare, welfare to work, tutoring, an after-school safe haven, a continuation high school, a food pantry,
and a thrift shop. Chadwick Village students bring a hot dinner to the children who are in after-school
programs at Toberman twice a month. Volunteers must have a current TB test, complete application
paperwork, and obtain Livescan Fingerprinting.
Support for the Disabled
AbilityFirst Harry A. Mier Center
8090 Crenshaw Boulevard
Los Angeles
(323) 753-3101
Supervisor: Monique Watts, Associate Director (mwatts@abilityfirst.org)
1-2 volunteers – Monday through Friday – 12:00 – 6:00
Originally called the Crippled Children’s Society, AbilityFirst provides programs and services to help
children and adults with physical and developmental disabilities realize their full potential throughout
their lives. They offer both after-school and adult community integration programs that support their
clients with homework assistance, social recreation, and independent living skills.
The Arc South Bay
710 Pier Avenue
Hermosa Beach
(310) 318-9343
Supervisor: Mark Rodriguez (rodrigomoto@hotmail.com)
1-2 volunteers – Monday through Friday – 8:00 – 3:00
Originally called the Association for Retarded Citizens, The Arc has taken the lead in providing gainful
work experience, basic living skills training, leisure services, and growth in independent living skills for
individuals with cognitive handicaps. The Hermosa Beach site offers a variety of recreation programs
that provide fun, relaxation, and social opportunities including classes, field trips, bingo, and arts and
crafts that help its clients adjust to group participation. A current TB test is required; volunteers over the
age of 18 must be livescan fingerprinted.
Braille Institute
741 N. Vermont Avenue
Los Angeles
(323) 663-1111
Supervisor:
Louisa Vasquez-Lopez, Volunteer Services Program Coordinator
(lavazquez@brailleinstitute.org)
1-2 volunteers – Monday through Friday – 8:30 – 4:00
Since 1919 the Braille Institute has been helping blind or visually impaired people overcome the obstacles
to living their lives to the fullest. Volunteers may help: in library services, with the telephone reading
program, as a lunch guide, as classroom assistants in creative arts, independent living skills, or computer
skills, or in the Braille book assembly and shipping department. Volunteers must be at least 16 years of
age, complete an application form and have a current TB test.
Canyon Verde
2761 190th Street
Redondo Beach
(310) 371-7721
Supervisor: Pam Ryan, Program Director (RBDirector@canyonverde.com)
1-2 volunteers – Monday through Friday – 9:00 – 2:00
Canyon Verde is an innovative activity center for adults with special needs. Our mission is to provide a
productive and creative learning environment where clients can feel safe to take a risk and experience
choice and personal growth. The daily program emphasizes functional academics, independent living
skills, social skill development, work experience, horticulture, computer skills, arts & crafts, and physical
fitness. Chadwick students will assist clients in the various activity centers, provide assistance to staff
members, and plan a special event as their project. STUDENT VOLUNTEERS MUST BE
INTERVIEWED, COMPLETE AN APPLICATION FORM, PROVIDE A CURRENT TB TEST, AND
OBTAIN LIVESCAN FINGERPRINTING IN APRIL.
Lowell Elementary School
5201 E. Broadway
Long Beach
(562) 433-6757
Supervisor: Kim Crecelius (kcrecelius@lbschools.net; rmartin@lbschools.net)
1 volunteer - Monday through Friday - 8:30 - 3:30
Lowell is an elementary school in the Long Beach Unified School District with one self-contained
classroom for third grade students who are either developmentally disabled, autistic, or severely learning
disabled. Chadwick students act as tutors and role models for these students. Volunteers must have a
current TB test.
Park Western Elementary School
1214 Park Western Place
San Pedro
(310) 833-3591
Supervisor: Cathy Howard (dcamhoward@sbcglobal.net) / Rachele Amalfitano
1-2 volunteers – Monday through Friday – 7:45 – 3:00
Park Western is a public elementary school in San Pedro that has two self-contained classrooms for
developmentally delayed children. There are about 14 students in each classroom, one for grades K-2 and
one for grades 3-5. Chadwick students will provide tutoring and mentoring assistance to the teachers and
students. Volunteers must have a current TB test.
Pediatric Therapy Network
1518 Cabrillo Avenue
Torrance
(310) 328-0276, ext. 335
Supervisor: Marnie Strauss, Early Intervention and Volunteer Coordinator
(marnies@ptnmail.org)
1 volunteer – Monday through Friday – 8:00 – 3:00
Pediatric Therapy Network’s Leaps and Bounds program offers early intervention for children aged 18
months to 3 years who are exhibiting mild to moderate developmental delays. The program incorporates
a variety of sensory experiences to support each child’s overall growth and development. Chadwick
students will assist the various specialists who administer this fully integrated program. The day offers
both morning and afternoon sessions. Volunteers must complete an application form and have a current
TB test (within two years).
Willenberg Special Education Center
308 Weymouth Avenue
San Pedro
(310) 548-1371
Supervisor: Judy Lacken (jlacken@lausd.net)
1-2 volunteers – Monday through Friday – 7:45 – 3:00
The Willenberg School is a special education center in San Pedro that serves students aged 3-22 who
require a special education campus to meet their needs. It serves multiply-handicapped, autistic, and
trainable mentally retarded students. Chadwick students will work in the high school program in various
classroom settings. Volunteers must complete an application form and have an orientation.
Work in Medical or Health Settings
AIDS Project Los Angeles (APLA)
3550 Wilshire Boulevard
Los Angeles
(213) 201-1379 / (213) 201-1360
Supervisor: Jim Williams (jwilliams@apla.org) / Raffael Montenotte (rmontenotte@apla.org)
1-2 volunteers – hours to vary according to assignment
APLA is the largest provider of services to people with AIDS / HIV in metro L.A. Volunteers will assist
in a variety of programs for men, women, and children including education, food bank, health and social
activities. APLA has many service locations throughout metro L.A. and the Hollywood area. The student
task will vary from day to day and focus on every aspect of the agency from Volunteer Services to Client
Relations to Food Bank. Volunteers must have a current TB test.
Harbor-UCLA Medical Center Kids
Child Life Services
1000 West Carson Street
Torrance
(310) 222-5278 / (310) 222-2130
Supervisor: Melissa Hebron (mhebron@labiomed.org)
1-2 volunteers - Monday through Friday – 9:00 – 4:00
Harbor UCLA Pediatric Unit offers all levels of comprehensive medical care to low-income families.
Child Life Services offers support to children and their families during the period of hospitalization.
Chadwick students will plan and facilitate developmentally appropriate, therapeutic activities for children
ages 0-21 in both group and individual settings in the inpatient/outpatient activity room(s). They will also
engage in one to one interaction with the children at bedside and in the activity room(s), and will assist the
Child Life staff as needed. VOLUNTEERS MUST COMPLETE AN APPLICATION PACKET
INCLUDING HEALTH FORMS, A TB TEST, AND LIVE SCAN FINGERPRINTING.
Little Company of Mary Hospital – Partners for Healthy Kids
2601 Airport Drive, Suite 220
Torrance
(310) 257-3544
Supervisor: Alicia Hernandez and Steve Yanez, (310) 514-5466
Nancy Tsuyuki, Manager for Community Health (nancy.tsuyuki@providence.org) (310) 303-5082
1-2 volunteers – Monday through Friday – 8:30 – 4:30
Chadwick students will work with Little Company of Mary’s School-Based Health Programs. One
program offers students the chance to work with hospital personnel in school locations to enhance
students’ enjoyment of movement for health. Other students may choose to support the Partners for
Healthy Kids program. This is a public health service that brings a mobile medical van to different school
sites to offer basic medical care and evaluation for clients who are unable to afford these services
themselves. Volunteers must have a current TB test and complete the forms in an application packet.
1736 Family Crisis Center
21707 Hawthorne Boulevard, Suite 300
Torrance
(310) 543-9900
Supervisor:
1 volunteer – Monday through Friday 10:00 – 5:00 or as needed
1736 Family Crisis Center operates four shelters for battered women and their children and a shelter for
runaway and homeless teenagers. The addresses of the battered women’s shelters are confidential to
protect the safety of the clients. Chadwick volunteers would work in both the main office and the
confidential shelter providing office support, child care, and other help as needed. Hours are negotiable
depending upon the needs of the agency. All volunteers must be 18 and must have livescsan
fingerprinting and a current TB test.
Public Service
Bob Hope Hollywood USO
Los Angeles International Airport
203 World Way, Suite 200
Los Angeles
(310) 645-3716 (www.BobHopeUSO.org)
Supervisor: Barbara Musella (Barbara@usoglaa.org)
1 volunteer – hours to be determined by the needs of the position
The USO is a private, nonprofit organization whose mission is to support the troops by providing morale,
welfare and recreation-type services to our men and women in uniform. Since just before World War II,
the USO has been the bridge between the American people and our men and women in uniform,
conveying the heartfelt appreciation and support of a grateful nation. Whether it is a quiet place to go for
rest and relaxation, movies, refreshments, or a friendly face, the USO consistently delivers its special
brand of service to the military. The USO currently operate more than 135 centers worldwide, including
ten mobile canteens located in the continental United States and overseas. Overseas centers are located in
Germany, Italy, the United Arab Emirates, Japan, Qatar, Korea, Iraq, Afghanistan, Guam and Kuwait.
Service members and their families visit USO centers more than 6.09 million times each year. The USO
is the way the American public supports the troops.
Office of California State Assemblyman Al Muratsuchi, District 66
1628 Cravens Avenue
Torrance, CA 90501
(310) 781-3041
Supervisor: Timothy Lippmann (timothy.lippman@asm.ca.gov)
1 volunteer – hours to be determined by needs of position
The California State Assembly is the lower house of the California State Legislature. There are 80
members in the Assembly, representing an approximately equal number of constituents, with each district
having a population of at least 420,000. Due to the state's large population and relatively small legislature,
the Assembly has the largest population per representative ratio of any lower house legislature in the
United States; only the federal U.S. House of Representatives has a larger ratio. Since a referendum in
1990, members of the Assembly are restricted by term limits, confining them to three two-year terms (six
years). Al Muratsucki is the newly installed democratic representative in the 66th assembly district.
Office of Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors, District 4
822 Hall of Administration
500 West Temple Street
Los Angeles
(213) 974-4444
Supervisor: Rick Velasquez, Chief of Staff (rvelasquez@lacbos.org)
Nancy Herrera (nherrera@lacbos.org)
1 volunteer – hours to be determined by needs of position
The Fourth District in the County of Los Angeles encompasses the area from the Marina to Orange
County and east to Diamond Bar. Students who volunteer with the district will attend relevant meetings
and work on issues affecting the South Bay regarding jobs and the economy, emergency preparedness,
public safety, transportation, arts and education, improving lives, parks and the environment, health care,
and safe surrender. This is an incredible opportunity for a student who is interested in public policy and
in government. This is an incredible opportunity for a student who is interested in public policy and in
government.
Office of Los Angeles City Councilwoman Joe Buscaino, District 15
638 S. Beacon Street, Suite 552
San Pedro
(310) 732-4515
Supervisor: Nicole Wells, (Nicolewells@lacity.org)
1 volunteer – hours to be determined by needs of position
The issues faced by the Los Angeles City Council are improving city services in the neighborhoods,
enhancing education and after-school programs for youth, and ensuring public safety and quality of life
for all who live, work and play in our beautiful district. Specific issues in Council District 15 include
graffiti removal, gang prevention, trade, commerce and tourism, LAX planning and development, other
transportation concerns, and recycling and conservation. Chadwick volunteers will report to Nicole
Wells, Joe Buscaino’s local district representative, and attend meetings and perform tasks related to the
work of the council. This is an incredible opportunity for a student who is interested in public policy and
in government.
Service to Animals and the Environment
Cabrillo Marine Aquarium
3720 Stephen M. White Drive
San Pedro
(310) 548-7592, ext. 204
Supervisor: Dr. Kiersten Darrow (kiersten.darrow@lacity.org)
1-2 volunteers – Monday/Tuesday through Friday/Saturday – 9:00 – 5:00
Cabrillo Marine Aquarium engages visitors in education, recreation and research to promote knowledge,
appreciation and conservation of the marine life of Southern California. Student volunteer will assist CMA
Research staff in the Aquatic Nursery with research exhibit displays and interpretation. Preparation of exhibits
before the Aquarium opens to the public will take place between 9:00 and 11:00 a.m. Interpretation and
working with animals in educational demonstrations for public visitors will take place throughout the day at
microscope stations. Qualifications include willingness to teach visitors of all ages and backgrounds about
marine conservation research. Chadwick students will help with basic equipment maintenance, animal care,
interacting with general public visitors and assisting researchers when needed. Our main, and most
important, expectation is that they will help make the guests feel welcome, so a positive attitude and
willingness to get to know our guests is encouraged.
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