VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Student can call and make an appointment to obtain more information about the following volunteer opportunities.
Community Helpline --- (310) 375-6160
This is a local hot line serving the South Bay area. A student must be
at least 15 ½ years old, attend the required 45-hour training and be able
to volunteer on a regular basis.
The Volunteer Center of South Bay
--- (310) 212-5009
Susan Scribner is the person in charge of all student volunteers. Many
different opportunities are available.
Rainbow Services/Thrift Shop ---
(310) 548-5450,
Must be 16 years or older. 40 hours of training required
Peninsula Center Library --- (310)
377-9584, ext. 276
Flexible hours. Must be able to work on a regular schedule.
Palos Verdes Art Center --- (310)
541-2479
Mostly spring and summer camp volunteer opportunities
Little Company of Mary Hospital
--- (310) 540-7676, Jill Schultz
Training required. Training offered Jan., April and Sept. Volunteers must
be available at least 2 to 4 hours per week. TB test required
The Peninsula Education Foundation
--- (310) 378-2278
Students must speak to ASB coordinator. Students needed to volunteer at
the Main Event held each year on the first Saturday in May
Costume Closet --- (310) 541-2213,
Sylvia Bronaugh
Students help with costumes and running store. After school and Saturdays.
Must be available on a consistent schedule.
Toberman Settlement House, San Pedro
--- (310) 832-1145
Volunteers to help with students etc.
Habitat for Humanity --- (310) 323-4663,
ext. 109
Volunteers must be 16 or older for construction work
Harbor Interfaith Food Pantry, San Pedro
--- (310) 831-0603, ext. 21
Food panty work on school holidays and toy baskets at the winter holiday
time
Little Company of Mary San Pedro Hospital
--- (310) 832-3311
Ask for Volunteer Office.
Torrance Memorial Hospital --- (310)
325-9110
Ask for Volunteer Office
The Canterbury --- (310) 541-2410