This year's Christian Community Service deadline has PASSED!

Thank you to all our incredible student volunteers, you make us proud! 

However, you may always check out this page for service opportunities, useful links, and idea-starters to help you complete much-needed OVERDUE hours, or to start working ahead to meet next year's minimum service quota! 

(Next year's deadline will be March 2009, date TBA)

Searching for locals-only volunteer opportunties in Los Angeles County?

Visit laworks.com to find community service opportunities in the neighborhood, from park beautification to childcare.  You can also find one-time events or opportunities for ongoing service.

laworks.com is also where you can find a very useful "Volunteer Opportunities Calendar" (viewable by day, week or month) if you have a specific day free and want to view potential volunteer opportunities.

Link to Volunteer Opportunities Calendar (monthly) at laworks.com

Are you struggling to find service opportunities that match your interests?

Surf to idealist.org to search through thousands of volunteer opportunities, in dozens of focus areas, from medical to legal to animal welfare and beyond!

*tip: Scroll down to "Advanced Options" to narrow down service opportunities by Age = TEENS.  That way, you can narrow down your search results to find volunteer listings that are particularly good for busy teens trying to juggle study and service!

Link to the Volunteer Opportunities site at idealist.org

Prefer to work with some of Immaculate Heart's longest-standing Christian Community Service partners?  Scroll down for some immediate contact info:

Los Angeles Regional Food Bank : Food for the Hungry

Volunteers are needed on these upcoming dates:

Be part of the largest food drive nationwide!

"Stamp Out Hunger"

co-sponsored by the Food Bank and the US Postal Service

this Saturday, May 10th from 1:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

 - OR -

Help sort incoming food from food drives

or assemble food packages for kids or seniors.

Saturday, May 24th

Saturday, June 7th and 28th

Time = 8:45 am - 12:00 pm for all of the above dates

• Location: 1734 E. 41st Street, Los Angeles, 90058
• For more information, contact Ana Martinez, Volunteer Manager, at (323) 234-3030, ext. 144 or send e-mail to amartinez@lafoodbank.org
• LA Regional Food Bank website: http://www.lafoodbank.org/

Christ the King Parish School:  After-School Childcare 

• Work directly with children in grades K-2. 
• Supervise games, puzzles, the completion of homework and other activities.
• Learn through experience whether a career in elementary education might be for you!

• You must have transportation to Christ the King Parish School, located at 617 North Arden Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90004. 
• After-School Care is provided Monday - Friday from 3 - 6 PM.  Within these parameters, scheduling of volunteers is flexible. 
• Two full-time adult staff members are present to guide you.
• For more information, contact Mrs. Ruth Anderson, Assistant Principal, at (323) 462-4753. 
• School website: http://www.ctk-la.org/school/index.html

Alexandria House: Support for Women and Children

• There are many ways to get involved at Alexandria House! 

A few suggestions:

• Organize a birthday party for a child at Alexandria House.
• Prepare a meal for 20 residents

                   (drop it off or stay and share the meal.)

• For more information, contact Sr. Judy Vaughan at (213) 381-2649. 
• Alexandria House website: http://www.alexandriahouse.org/

Nothin' But Sand Beach Cleanup

(sponsored by Heal the Bay)

Volunteers are needed on these upcoming dates:

Saturday, May 17th, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon

This month's beach: Venice Beach --> click this link for more info

A signed parent waiver is needed for all volunteers under the age of 18.  Downoad the waiver here, have it signed, and bring it with you to the beach! 

Upcoming Nothin' But Sand Dates:

Saturday, June 21st

Saturday, July 19th

...and every third Saturday of the month

(all above times are from 10:00 am - 12:00 noon)

Beach locations change each month!  Check the Heal the Bay website,

or come back to this page closer to the next volunteer date to find out

A signed parent waiver is needed for all volunteers under the age of 18.  Downoad the waiver here, have it signed, and bring it with you to the beach! 

• All are Welcome to Heal the Bay's monthly volunteer cleanups.  It's a perfect opportunity to complete Christian Community Service Hours or to just do your part to keep the oceans clean!
• View their Upcoming Events Calendar here!

• For more information, call (800) HEAL BAY [(800) 432-5229]
• Or, check Heal The Bay's website: http://www.healthebay.org/

Save the date: Heal the Bay's next BIG coastal cleanup day will be:

Saturday, September 20th, 2008!