Recreational Activities Volunteer Opportunities
Provider: L A COUNTY DPSS TOY LOAN AND VOLUNTEER SERVICES
The agency provides volunteer opportunities to individuals living in Los Angeles County. Volunteer opportunities include clerical, toy lending assistant and recreational activities There are no geographic restrictions.
Clerical volunteers help with a variety of tasks. Volunteer assignments vary based on the volunteer's skills, background, interests and time commitment, as well as the needs of the office.
Library assistant volunteers operate community toy libraries, as "Toyrarians," lending toys and books to children at the Toy Loan Centers.
Special project volunteers provide help through a group or individual project based on individual skills and interests. Volunteers may also participate in a variety of outreach events promoting DPSS programs.
Agency volunteers, who must be at least 16 years of age, are provided on the job training. Volunteers are not asked to incur any costs or take any tests. The agency does complete reference checks and criminal background checks on all volunteers. The agency requests that volunteers commit to 20 to 40 hours of assistance a week for a period of at least 3 months.
Clerical volunteers help with a variety of tasks. Volunteer assignments vary based on the volunteer's skills, background, interests and time commitment, as well as the needs of the office.
Library assistant volunteers operate community toy libraries, as "Toyrarians," lending toys and books to children at the Toy Loan Centers.
Special project volunteers provide help through a group or individual project based on individual skills and interests. Volunteers may also participate in a variety of outreach events promoting DPSS programs.
Agency volunteers, who must be at least 16 years of age, are provided on the job training. Volunteers are not asked to incur any costs or take any tests. The agency does complete reference checks and criminal background checks on all volunteers. The agency requests that volunteers commit to 20 to 40 hours of assistance a week for a period of at least 3 months.
Resource Description
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Application Procedure
Call the agency to inquire about becoming a volunteer. Volunteers must complete a written application. The agency performs reference and criminal background checks. Livescan fingerprinting at the Department HR office is required of all volunteers; however it is free.
Fees
Volunteers are not asked to pay any fees or incur any costs.
Documentation
Background Check Required Application procedure
Call to Apply Service hours
Monday through Friday, 7:00am to 5:00pm. Hours vary for site locations (see agency website for details).
Monday : 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday : 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday : 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday : 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday : 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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Service/Intake (General Information) |
+13239862741
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Service/Intake and Administration ((833) 8TY-LOAN) |
+18338895626
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