Category Archives: Volunteering

American Red Cross

Volunteers are the heart of the American Red Cross and we’d like you to join us. We depend on over 1.4 million volunteers nationwide and hundreds in the Los Angeles area to carry out our mission as the world’s leading humanitarian relief agency. The purpose of the youth program is to provide youth with an opportunity [...]

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Ability First

Enthusiastic, dedicated volunteers are vital to AbilityFirst! Without people who give of themselves, their time and their talents, we simply would not be able to provide the outstanding programs and services that make such a difference in the lives of children and adults with disabilities. Volunteers work in our programs under the supervision of AbilityFirst [...]

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Big Brothers Big Sisters

Catholic Big Brothers Big Sisters (CBBBS), celebrating its 85th year anniversary is an entity dedicated to serving youth and today exists for one purpose: to help youth of all beliefs and backgrounds throughout Los Angeles County reach their potential through one-to-one, relationship based mentoring.  Our vision is to create a lasting, positive impact on youth. Big Brothers [...]

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The Huntington Library, Art Collections, and Botanical Gardens

The Huntington Library, Art Collections and Botanical Gardens is an educational and research institution .In addition to the Library, the institution displays an artcollection strong in English portraits and French eighteenth-century furniture in the mansion, and San Marino and botanical gardens that feature sections for the historic Cactus collection, the Zen Garden, the Chinese Scholar’s Garden, and many other specialtygardens. Gardens [...]

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The Pasadena Humane Society

The Pasadena Humane Society & SPCA is an independent, donor-supported, non-profit agency that provides animal care for abandoned and homeless animals. An open door agency, PHS welcomes and cares for all animals in its service area regardless of age, medical condition, breed or any other criteria. PHS provides unique volunteer opportunities for members of the community. [...]

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San Gabriel Valley Habitat for Humanity

San Gabriel Valley Habitat for Humanity (SGVHFH) engages the community to volunteer time, talent, money and donated materials to build affordable housing.  This builds stronger communities, better neighborhoods, stable families and relationships that will last for years to come. All areas of society — individuals, houses of worship, businesses and other agencies — can get involved.  Habitat [...]

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Los Angeles Zoo

The Los Angeles Zoo is home to more than 1,100 mammals, birds, amphibians and reptiles representing more than 250 different species of which 29 are endangered. In addition, the Zoo’s botanical collection comprises several planted gardens and over 800 different plant species with over 7,400 individual plants. The Zoo receives over 1.5 million visitors per year and [...]

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Police Explorer Program

The Pasadena Police Explorer program is for young men and women ages 14-21 years of age. It’s an opportunity to give young adults the chance to work with officers and employees of the Pasadena Police Department and their community, and possibly continue towards a career in law enforcement. Pasadena Police Explorer Program Explorer Office  (626) [...]

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Pasadena Senior Center

The Pasadena Senior Center is celebrating 50 years of providing recreational, educationaland wellness activities for seniors age 50 and older.  We also provide client services and outreach for frail, low-income and homebound seniors. Our center, located in Old Pasadena, is a place where seniors can gather to meet friends for coffee, attend educational lectures or participate [...]

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Huntington Hospital Volunteer Program

Huntington Hospital is a 525-bed non-profit, community hospital. Founded in 1892, Huntington is committed to providing our patients excellent care delivered with compassion and respect. We offer a full complement of acute medical care and community service. More than 1,000 volunteers provide service to 77 different departments and programs at Huntington Hospital. Donating over 100,000 [...]

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