Volunteer Opportunities for Fall 2014 Monday, August 25th to Friday, December 12th In neighborhoods often overrun by poverty, crime and a feeling of hopelessness, Heart of Los Angeles invests in youth to build stronger communities. Heart of Los Angeles gives some of the city’s most vulnerable youth a chance to succeed in life. At Heart of Los Angeles, we depend upon the commitment and dedication of our talented staff and volunteers to offer the breadth and depth of programming that we provide at no charge to our families. We are looking for volunteers from all fields who have just a little extra time or can commit to coming on a regular basis. We understand how valuable the time of our volunteers is and we utilize their time effectively. For every child, there is a volunteer who can foster lasting change. We have many opportunities for this quarter in which you, a relative or a friend could help make a difference in the Los Angeles community. If you can give as little as one hour a week, we want you! Please see below for a list of opportunities: SmartStart/Elementary School Elementary Tutors/Homework Assistance: We are looking for volunteers to help students with their homework assignments in subjects such as language arts, writing, math, science and social studies. Volunteers will provide one-to-one assistance when supplemental help is needed. Volunteer hours requested: Tutoring hours Monday – Thursday from 2:30 pm to 5:00 pm. Learning Center/Clubs Assistance: During our learning centers/clubs, we are looking for volunteers to support as teacher assistants. Many of our learning centers are tied into the California Common State Standards in a hands-on learning environment. Also, our learning centers focus on language arts, writing, math, science and social studies (i.e., Junior Biologist, Math Super Heroes, Reading Rockets and more). Volunteer Hours requested: Monday-Thursday from 5:00 pm-6:00 pm. Bridges/Middle School Middle School Tutors/Homework Assistance: We are looking for volunteers to help students with their homework assignments in subjects such as language arts, writing, math, science and social studies. Volunteers will provide one-to-one assistance when supplemental help is needed. Volunteer hours requested: Tutoring hours Monday and Wednesday from 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm and/or Tuesday and Thursday 4:30pm to 5:30pm. ART Teacher Assistant: We are looking for committed individuals to assist our students and instructors in their classes. Volunteers will help prepare materials and mentor students. Volunteers do not need a background in art to get involved. Examples of classes that need assistance are painting, new media, paper crafts, sculpture, mixed media, printmaking, and/or ceramics. Volunteers are needed: Monday -Thursday 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm and Friday 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm (1-6 hours per week).
Academic Tutor: We are looking for volunteers to provide homework support for Art Focus students. Volunteers will provide one-to-one assistance when supplemental help is needed. Volunteer hours requested: Monday-Wednesday from 3:30 pm - 4:30pm. Volunteer needed for at least one hour a week. Music/YOLA at HOLA Academic Assistance/Homework Tutors: We are looking for volunteers to provide homework help in subjects such as language arts, writing, math, science, and social studies. Duties include assisting teacher with classroom management and maintenance, escorting students to different location, should feel comfortable with one on one tutoring with students. Volunteer needed Monday-Thursday. Orchestra/Jazz Assistant- Trumpet: In search for volunteers who are proficient with the instrument, who have college/professional music experience, or advanced high school musicians, amateur musicians with high proficiency invited to interview. Volunteer will be giving Trumpet lessons individually and in group settings/ during rehearsals. They will also assist teachers with classroom management and maintenance. Volunteer Requested: Monday-Thursday. Orchestra/Jazz Assistant- Trombone: In search for volunteers who are proficient with the instrument, who have college/professional music experience, or advanced high school musicians, amateur musicians with high proficiency invited to interview. Volunteer will be giving Trombone lessons individually and in group settings/ during rehearsals. They will also assist teachers with classroom management and maintenance. Volunteer Requested: Monday-Thursday. Orchestra/Jazz Assistant- Tuba: In search for volunteers who are proficient with the instrument, who have college/professional music experience, or advanced high school musicians, amateur musicians with high proficiency invited to interview. Volunteer will be giving Tuba lessons individually and in group settings/ during rehearsals. They will also assist teachers with classroom management and maintenance. Volunteer Requested: Monday-Thursday. Orchestra/Jazz Assistant- Percussion: In search for volunteers who are proficient with the instrument, who have college/professional music experience, or advanced high school musicians, amateur musicians with high proficiency invited to interview. Volunteer will be giving Percussion lessons individually and in group settings/ during rehearsals. They will also assist teachers with classroom management and maintenance. Volunteer Requested: Monday-Thursday. Orchestra/Jazz Assistant- Violin/Viola: In search for volunteers who are proficient with the instrument, who have college/professional music experience, or advanced high school musicians, amateur musicians with high proficiency invited to interview. Volunteer will be giving Violin/Viola lessons individually and in group settings/ during rehearsals. They will also assist teachers with classroom management and maintenance. Volunteer Requested: Monday-Thursday. Jazz Volunteers Saxophone: In search for volunteers who are proficient with the instrument, who have college/professional music experience, or advanced high school musicians, amateur musicians with high proficiency invited to interview. Volunteer will be giving Saxophone lessons individually and in group settings/ during rehearsals. At times volunteers will need to come early for setup, and stay late for rehearsal, learn the
music to memory and able to assist anyone. Also remain flexible when performances come around. They will also assist teachers with classroom management and maintenance. Volunteer Requested: Monday-Thursday. Junior Rock Band Volunteer: Volunteers who are proficient with the instrument, who have college/professional music experience. Advanced high school musicians, and amateur musicians with high proficiency are also invited to interview. We are looking for volunteers who are familiar with strings, percussion, woodwinds, brass, and vocals. Volunteers will be assisting with classroom duties and helping students out with gaining a better understanding of the instruments. Volunteer hours requested: MondayThursday. Athletics Office Assistant: Volunteers are needed who are internet savvy, familiar with google drive, able to maintain and organize files, lift 15-25 lbs. without assistance, and assist athletic coordiantors with setting up leagues, drafting etc. Volunteer hours requested: Monday-Thursay 4:30pm-7pm. Communications Graphic Designer: The Communications Department is looking for someone with design experience to help with a number of projects. One of the projects amongst others is designing templates with our new logo. Volunteer Hours Requested: Monday-Thursday 4pm-6pm Photographer: HOLA is turning 25! We are in need of some new photos. We are looking for someone who has strong photography skills to take some portrait photos of our kids and activities around campus. We are flexible with hours. Volunteer Hours Requested: Monday-Thursday 4pm-6pm Videographer: Volunteer needed to take footage of our students during our programming hours, and to take footage of volunteers in action for volunteer recruitment video. Volunteer Hours Requested: Monday-Thursday 4pm-6pm
Volunteer Requirements • • • •
An interview with volunteer coordinator Fill out volunteer application and waiver Free Background Check Volunteer Training: TBD
If you are interested in volunteering and make a change for the Los Angeles community, please call/email: Evelyn Benitez, Volunteer Coordinator (ebenitez@heartofla.org) 2701 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 100, Los Angeles, CA 90057 Phone: (213) 389-1148, ext 247 Fax: (213) 385-1085 www.heartofla.org