URGENT COMUNITY OPPORTUNITIES

Help save lives...
Become a volunteer instructor with the AARP Driver Safety Program! Teach this 8-hour classroom refresher course for motorists age 50+. We provide training and materials, and remimburse for program-related out-of-pocket expenses. Schedules are flexible and it's a great way to help others in your community. Next training for instructors will be June 11th.

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New opportunity for Salvation Army: Adult Day Care: 7a-5p, M-F; Preschool, ages 2 1/2-5 from 7a -5p M-F; & Summer Day Camp: grades K-5 from 9a-4p M-F.

Beach Cities Health District has many new volunteer opportunities.

H.E.L.P. needs volunteers for 2 days a week for 1-2 mos. to make phone calls to obtain auction items for fundraiser.

SEA LAB/Kris Perez
Volunteer Docents wanted
To provide Guided Tours
During the school years;
Maintenance workers;
Persons to work with animals.
MADRONA MARSH/Beth Scott
Volunteer Docents wanted for
Guided Tours of the Madrona Marsh.
Also, need volunteers for Habitat
Restoration. Learn to be a
Naturalist/Conservationist. Madrona
Marsh training begins June 26, 2008.
* NEW* AUTOMOBILE DRIVING MUSEUM
This a great place to volunteer! Volunteers needed in the little diner, the store, and also administrative help sorting and tracking many pieces of literature. Our hours are 10-4 on Saturday and Sunday. Volunteers needed for one or both days. Administrative volunteers could work during the week Tuesday – Friday 10-4. Volunteers can work as little hours ast they want. The museum will work out schedules as much as possible to accommodate the volunteers.
YWCA REQUEST
Needed: Retired CPA to serve the YWCA (501(c) (3) organization located in San Pedro. Position requires 6 volunteer hours per month to review financial reports, etc. The YWCA is a program that offers self-sufficiency, confidence, growth and support for girls and their families in the South Bay. Many other services are offered through the YWCA.
Contact: Gwenn Rosener at 310-791-5872 for more information.

PALOS VERDES NET
Volunteers are needed to help perform Internet research to support PVNET's online Green Economy Outreach System (GEOS) designed to stimulate the local economy by enhancing the exchange of information between customers and business by reducing their dependence on oil and paper in the course of providing services.

Community Service Rep.- Home Instead Senior Care, America's #1 provider of non-medical care seeks a person who enjoys working w/ people. Must have strong networking, presentation, & follow-up skills. Fax resume (310) 542-1534
Ellen J. Ross
Office Manager
Home Instead Senior Care
3825 Del Amo Blvd. Suite #104
Torrance, CA 90503
(310) 542-0563
(310) 542-1534 Fax

Torrance-Lomita Meals on Wheels is looking for volunteers to deliver meals to house-bound citizens in Torrance and Lomita. Drivers and riders are needed for 1-1/2 shifts between 11:30am - 1pm on Mondays through Fridays. The volunteer can indicate which day(s) they are available and can volunteer on a regular or substitute basis. Please consider helping this worthwhile cause which enables seniors to continue to live in their own homes independently and with dignity. To volunteer, call RSVP at 310-320-3322.

PV on the Net has recently opened a New Computer Technology Center at the Rancho Palos Verdes City Hall Complex. Volunteers are needed to staff various positions. Skills required range from very minimal to computer knowledge as a plus. Click HERE to see a list of the skills that we are looking for.

Please ccall Ges at the RSVP Office on (310) 320-3322 if you want more information on the following opportunities that appeared in the Daily Breeze.

THE TRAVELING MUSEUM

In 1998, The Traveling Space Museum first thrilled students by bringing full-scale and fully functional simulators into schools and using them as teaching tools. We need volunteers who are interested in mentoring these kids in these school programs. These kids are interested in the sciences and need you as a volunteer to make this a better experience for them. This is a really fun filled project!

TORRANCE MUSEUM OF ART

If you love art, this is a great volunteering opportunity.
Several different types of positions are available so don’t miss out.

TRINITY HOSPICE CARE

We need volunteers to provide telephone bereavement follow up after the death of a loved one with Trinity Hospice Care. Individual training and education provided, 1 year commitment preferred. Work is meaningful and gratifying. Contact Gayle Kirma at 310-257-3567

YARN ANGELS

Volunteers knit and crochet items from afghans to preemie booties. Need to have own hook or needles. Meet on the 2nd and 4th Mondays of the month. Attendance not necessary.

TORRANCE-LOMITA MEELS ON WHEELS

Consider helping this worthwhile cause which enables seniors to continue to live in their own homes. We looking for volunteers to deliver meals to house-bound citizens in Torrance-Lomita, Drivers and riders needed for 1½ shift between 11:30 am and 1pm on Monday through Friday. Volunteers can state which day they are available.

SOUTH BAY LITERACY

Help change peoples lives through literacy. South Bay Literacy has an urgent need for adult basic literacy tutors to teach reading. Computer tutors also needed. Training provided. ALL PROGRAMS ARE FREE.