Service to the Hungry and Homeless

Chadwick School Community Service Program

Senior Service Options Spring 2016

A Place Called Home 2830 South Central Avenue Los Angeles (323) 232-7653, ext. 2233 Supervisor: Gilbert Radillo, Director of Community Initiatives ([email protected]) 1-2 volunteers – Monday through Friday – 10:00 – 6:30

APCH is a safe haven in South Los Angeles where underserved youth are empowered to take ownership of the quality and direction of their lives through programs in education, arts, and well-being, and are inspired to make a meaningful difference in their community and the world. Chadwick students will work in a variety of capacities as mentors, instructors, and group facilitators to both support and encourage the clients. They are encouraged to bring any unique skill or talent that they may possess to share with the youth at APCH.

Habitat for Humanity 8739 Artesia Blvd. Bellflower, CA 90706 Local building site to be determined (310) 323-4663(HOME) (www.habitatla.org) (424) 246-3651 direct (310 )740-3512 cell Supervisor: Marcos Lopez, Director, Advocacy and Community Engagement ([email protected]) 1-2 volunteers – Tuesday, 9:00 – 5:00 (ReStores), Wednesday through Saturday – 8:00-3:30 (Construction site or home repair projects)

Habitat for Humanity is a non-profit organization that partners with families who cannot afford to purchase homes or who cannot afford to do needed maintenance on their existing homes. Chadwick students may work through either a home build or the “A Brush With Kindness” program to do painting, roofing, and gardening. Additional volunteer hours may be done in Habitat’s building materials store. Students must be at least 16 years of age, complete an online application form (www.habitatla.org), and have a current tetanus immunization. Closed-toe shoes are required.

Harbor Interfaith Shelter 670 9th Street San Pedro (310) 831-0603 ([email protected]) Supervisor: Felice Anaya, Volunteer Coordinator ([email protected]) 1-2 volunteers – Monday through Friday – 9:00 - 4:30 Students will work from 9:00 to 12:00 in the Family Resource Center helping to sort canned goods, prepare bags of groceries, handing out food to families in crisis, and helping with office duties. In the afternoon from 1:00 to 4:30 the students will work with the children in the Shelter’s preschool or after- school program. Harbor Interfaith Services offers a network of comprehensive programs designed to help homeless families regain their independence and move on to a better life. It provides emergency shelter, food, job placement, advocacy, transitional housing, and support services to homeless and working poor families. Volunteers should have a current TB, complete an application form signed by a parent, get a photo ID, and attend an orientation session prior to the beginning of service.

House of Yahweh 4046 Marine Avenue Lawndale (310) 675-1384 Supervisor: Sister Michele ([email protected]) Connie Prada Ardila ([email protected]) 1-2 volunteers – Monday through Friday – 10:00 – 4:30

The House of Yahweh is a social service center that provides food and clothing outreach to the poor and transitional housing to the homeless. Chadwick students will help in the Thrift Shop by sorting and selling clothes and by receiving donations. They will also help with food service by packaging and handing out food to forty families and ten emergency families each day. Chadwick students are expected to stay on-site for the entire day and share lunch from 1:00-1:30 with other volunteers.

Los Angeles Food Bank 1734 E. 41st Street Los Angeles, CA 90058 (Vernon) (323) 234-3030, ext. 190 (www.lafoodbank.org) Supervisor: Jeff McIlvain 1-2 volunteers – Monday through Friday – 8:30-12 and 12:30 -4:00

The mission of the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank is to mobilize resources to fight hunger in our community. To do so, they source and acquire food and other products and distribute them to needy people through charitable agencies or directly through programs. They also conduct hunger education and awareness campaigns and advocate for public policies that alleviate hunger. Chadwick students will help with warehouse operations - sort, package, and inspect food. Ideally, the volunteer will help train others by the time they complete the three weeks. They should wear closed-toe shoes and must complete a Volunteer application, and have a parent sign the Food Bank liability release form prior to start on May 16.

St. Margaret’s Center 10217 S. Inglewood Avenue Lennox (310) 672-2208 Supervisor: Mary Agnes Erlandson, Director ([email protected]) 1-2 volunteers – Monday through Friday – 8:30 – 5:00

St. Margaret’s Center serves low-income and homeless families in the LAX area, providing a comprehensive range of emergency and supportive services. Their goal is to provide relief, dignity and support to low-income persons in crisis and to assist individuals through case management and skills development to become more self-sufficient and to achieve economic security. Student volunteers will help with the food pantry, case management, utility payment for families, and other tasks as needed. Spanish language and bilingual students will be particularly welcome.

Toberman Neighborhood Center 131 North Grand Avenue San Pedro, CA 90731 (310) 832-1145, ext. 101 Supervisor: Sandra Rascon, Assistant Program Manager/Volunteer Coordinator ([email protected]) 1-2 volunteers – Monday through Friday – 9:00 – 4:30

Students will work in the food pantry, the thrift shop, and in the after-school athletics or tutoring program. Toberman is a neighborhood center in San Pedro with 15 human service programs. These include childcare, welfare to work, tutoring, an after-school safe haven, a continuation high school, a food pantry, and a thrift shop. Chadwick Middle School students bring a hot dinner to the children who are in after- school programs at Toberman every month. Volunteers must have a current TB test, complete application paperwork, and obtain livescan Fingerprinting.

Tutoring and After-School Support

93rd Street School 330 East 93rd Street Los Angeles, CA (323) 754-2869 Supervisor: Victor Sanchez, Principal ([email protected]) 1-2 volunteers – Monday through Friday – 7:45 – 3:00

93rd Street School has over 1,300 students in grades pre-K through sixth grade and over 250 special education students, including a special education preschool. A dedicated and ambitious principal, Mr. Sanchez, welcomes volunteers to help mentor and tutor students in this inner-city school. This will be a very exciting and rewarding position for students who have an interest in public educational policy.

Boys and Girls Clubs of the Los Angeles Harbor 1200 S. Cabrillo Avenue San Pedro (310) 833-1322, ext. 240 Site Director: Anthony Luna ([email protected]) 1-2 volunteers – Monday through Thursday-12:00 – 7:00; Friday-12:00 – 6:00

For over 70 years, the Boys and Girls Club has been serving the most at-risk children of the harbor community. It is the largest private child development agency in the entire South Bay. They sponsor seventeen programs within the scope of their agency and serve over 2000 boys and girls daily. Programs include pre-teen and teen tutorial centers, reading and math programs, college bound support, life skills, arts programming, and leadership and character development. Students should plan to have an orientation prior to service.

William Jefferson Clinton Elementary School 6500 E. Compton Boulevard Compton (310) 604-6613 or (310) 387-9975 Supervisor: Dr. Kanika White, Principal ([email protected]) 1-2 volunteers – Monday through Friday – 8:30 - 3:30

Clinton Elementary is a K-7 elementary school within the Compton Unified School District with about 1,000 students, many of whom are identified as English Learners. Although they have struggled in past years to reach state standards in reading, they have consistently achieved in math. Chadwick students will volunteer in individual classrooms, in the library, and on the play yard to provide academic and co- curricular support. Students must complete a volunteer form with their names and emergency contact information. Carpooling with Dr. White from Chadwick area is available.

Dodson Middle School 28014 Montereina Drive Rancho Palos Verdes (310) 241-1900 Supervisor: Agnes Pitlik, Assistant Principal ([email protected]) 2 volunteers – M,Tu,W, and F (8:15-3:15), Th (8:15-1:30)

Dodson Middle School is a public school in the LAUSD that also houses a magnet program for math and science. Chadwick volunteers will provide support for low-performing students in individual classrooms. Students will need to provide a current TB test, get livescan fingerprinted, and attend an orientation with the Assistant Principal, Ms. Pitlik.

George de la Torre Elementary School 500 North Island Avenue Wilmington (310) 847-1400 Supervisor: Katherine Durke, Principal ([email protected]) George Gonzalez 1-2 volunteers – Monday through Friday, 8:00 – 2:30

George de la Torre Elementary is a public elementary school in the Los Angeles Unified School District with consistently low scores on state and federal standardized tests. Chadwick tutors will work in kindergarten and first grade classrooms to help children learn fundamental academic skills. Volunteers must have a current TB test and get livescan fingerprinted.

Hawaiian Avenue School 540 Hawaiian Avenue Wilmington (310) 830-1151 Supervisor: Luis Rivera, Principal ([email protected])

Hawaiian Avenue is a large public elementary school in Wilmington serving children in the Los Angeles Unified School District. The students may have very limited ability in English. Chadwick volunteers will provide remedial reading and math instruction for students who are academically at risk. Volunteers must have a current TB test and get livescan fingerprinted. Head Start:

Los Colores Head Start 225621 S. Normandie Harbor City (310) 347-4680 Site Supervisor: Genise Clark ([email protected]

Santa Cruz Head Start 201 N. Beacon Street San Pedro (310) 831-3294 Site Supervisor: Candelaria Cabrera ([email protected])

The Learning Center 24027 Pennsylvania Lomita (310) 326-5843 Site Supervisor: Pearl Thienkosol ([email protected])

Supervisor: Veronica Sanchez ([email protected]) 1-2 volunteers – Monday through Friday – 8:00 – 4:00

Head Start is a national program that promotes school readiness by enhancing the social and cognitive development of children through the provision of educational, health, nutritional, social and other services to enrolled children and families. All volunteers must provide a current TB test and those over the age of 18 must obtain live scan fingerprinting.

LAUNCH Preschool 4100 W. 227th Street Torrance (310) 972-6500, ext. 2550 Supervisor: Elaine Semple, Principal ([email protected]) 1-2 volunteers – Monday through Friday, 8:15 – 3:45

LAUNCH Preschool is a behavioral, linguistic, sensory, and play-based program at Arnold Elementary School providing individually tailored services to help prepare children for a successful entry into kindergarten. The staff is interdisciplinary and consists of psychologists, teachers, speech and language pathologists, adaptive PE teachers, occupational therapists, and physical therapists. Chadwick students will volunteers in a specific classroom and support classroom activities and work with individual students. The day incorporates both morning and afternoon sessions. Chadwick volunteers must complete an application and attend an orientation prior to service, must have a current TB test, and driver’s license.

Lawndale High School 14901 S. Inglewood Avenue Lawndale (310) 263-3102 Supervisor: Kelly Henderson ([email protected]) 1-2 volunteers - Monday through Friday - 7:45 - 3:00 Lawndale is a large public high school in Lawndale whose students consistently perform poorly on standardized reading and mathematics tests. Chadwick tutors will work with math students who must repeat sections of basic algebra in order to graduate from high school. Volunteers must apply through the Centinela Valley Union School District, obtain livescan fingerprinting and have a current TB test.

Support for the Disabled

Braille Institute 741 N. Vermont Avenue Los Angeles (323) 663-1111x1399 Supervisor: Mayra Jannette Ramirez, Volunteer Services Program Coordinator ([email protected]) 1-2 volunteers – Monday through Friday – 8:30 – 4:00

Since 1919 the Braille Institute has been helping blind and visually impaired people overcome obstacles to live their lives to the fullest. Volunteers may help in library services, with the telephone reading program, as a lunch guide, as classroom assistants in creative arts, independent living skills, computer skills, or in the Braille book assembly and shipping department. Volunteers must be at least 16 years of age, complete an application form and have a current TB test.

Canyon Verde 2761 190th Street Redondo Beach (310) 371-7721 Supervisor: Pam Ryan, Program Director ([email protected]) 1-2 volunteers – Monday through Friday – 9:00 – 2:00

Canyon Verde is an innovative activity center for adults with special needs. Their mission is to provide a productive and creative learning environment where clients can feel safe taking a risk and experience choice and personal growth. The daily program emphasizes functional academics, independent living skills, social skill development, work experience, horticulture, computer skills, arts & crafts, and physical fitness. Chadwick students will assist clients in the various activity centers, provide assistance to staff members, and plan a special event as their project. One month prior to service, student volunteers must be interviewed, complete an application form, provide a current TB test, and obtain livescan fingerprinting.

Park Western Elementary School 1214 Park Western Place San Pedro (310) 833-3591 Supervisor: Cathy Howard ([email protected]) Rachele Amalfitano ([email protected]) on leave until year end Ida Rucker ([email protected]), sub for Rachele 2-4 volunteers – Monday through Friday – 7:45 – 3:00 Park Western is a public elementary school in San Pedro that has two self-contained classrooms for developmentally delayed children. There are about 14 students in each classroom, one for grades K-2 and one for grades 3-5. Chadwick students will provide tutoring and mentoring assistance to the teachers and students. Volunteers must have a current TB test.

Pediatric Therapy Network 1518 Cabrillo Avenue Torrance (310) 328-0276, ext. 335 Supervisor: Marnie Strauss, Early Intervention and Volunteer Coordinator ([email protected]) 1 volunteer – Monday through Friday – 8:00 – 3:00

Pediatric Therapy Network’s Leaps and Bounds program offers early intervention for children aged 18 months to 3 years who are exhibiting mild to moderate developmental delays. The program incorporates a variety of sensory experiences to support each child’s overall growth and development. Chadwick students will assist the various specialists who administer this fully integrated program. The day offers both morning and afternoon sessions. Volunteers must complete an application form and have a current TB test (within two years).

Willenberg Special Education Center 308 Weymouth Avenue San Pedro (310) 548-1371 Supervisor: Judy Lacken ([email protected]) 1-2 volunteers – Monday through Friday – 8:00– 3:00 The Willenberg School is a special education center in San Pedro that serves students aged 3-22 who require a special education campus to meet their needs. It serves multiply-handicapped, autistic, and trainable mentally retarded students. Chadwick students will work in the high school program in various classroom settings. Volunteers must complete an application form and attend an orientation. Appropriate dress attire: closed-toe shoes, shorts of appropriate length and no spaghetti strapped or tank tops. Cell phone use is prohibited during volunteer hours.

Work in Medical or Health Settings

AIDS Project Los Angeles (APLA) 3550 Wilshire Boulevard Los Angeles Possible address change TBA: 611 S. Kingsley Dr. 90005 or 3741 S. La Brea Ave, 90016 (213) 201-1379 direct / (213) 201-1360 general Supervisor: Jim Williams ([email protected]) 1-2 volunteers – hours to vary according to assignment

APLA is the largest provider of services to people with AIDS / HIV in metro L.A. Volunteers will assist in a variety of programs for men, women, and children including education, food bank, health and social activities. APLA has many service locations throughout metro L.A. and the Hollywood area. The student task will vary from day to day and focus on every aspect of the agency from Volunteer Services to Client Relations to Food Bank. Volunteers must have a current TB test. Royalwood Care Center 22520 Maple Avenue Torrance, CA (310) 326-9131 ([email protected]) Supervisor: Linda Jensen, Activities Director 1 – 2 volunteers – 9:00 – 4:00

Royalwood provides both long- and short-term convalescent care to 110 adults. Volunteers will support the Activities Director in planning and implementing activities with the residents and for helping in their transition. Volunteers must have a current TB and complete application forms. Public Service

Office of California State Assemblyman David Hadley, District 66 23211 Hawthorne Blvd., Suite 200A Torrance, CA 90505 (310)375-0691 Supervisor: Sarah Wiltfong, Field Representative ([email protected]) 1 volunteer – hours to be determined by needs of position

The California State Assembly is the lower house of the California State Legislature. There are 80 members in the Assembly, representing an approximately equal number of constituents, with each district having a population of at least 420,000. Due to the state's large population and relatively small legislature, the Assembly has the largest population per representative ratio of any lower house legislature in the United States; only the federal U.S. House of Representatives has a larger ratio. Since a referendum in 1990, members of the Assembly are restricted by term limits, confining them to three two-year terms (six years). David Hadley is the newly installed representative in the 66th assembly district.

Office of Los Angeles City Councilman Joe Buscaino, District 15 638 S. Beacon Street, Suite 552 San Pedro (310) 732-4515 Supervisor: Nicole Wells, ([email protected]) 1 volunteer – hours to be determined by needs of position

The issues faced by the Los Angeles City Council are improving city services in the neighborhoods, enhancing education and after-school programs for youth, and ensuring public safety and quality of life for all who live, work and play in our beautiful district. Specific issues in Council District 15 include graffiti removal, gang prevention, trade, commerce and tourism, LAX planning and development, other transportation concerns, and recycling and conservation. Chadwick volunteers will report to Nicole Wells, Joe Buscaino’s local district representative, and attend meetings and perform tasks related to the work of the council. Knowledge of Excel and Word is helpful; strong social and communication skills and writing experience required. This is an incredible opportunity for a student who is interested in public policy and in government. Service to Animals and the Environment

Cabrillo Marine Aquarium 3720 Stephen M. White Drive San Pedro (310) 548-7592, ext. 204 Supervisor: Dr. Kiersten Darrow ([email protected]) 1-2 volunteers – Monday/Tuesday through Friday/Saturday – 9:00 – 5:00

Cabrillo Marine Aquarium is a trusted resource that inspires exploration, respect, and conservation of Southern California marine life. Student volunteer will assist CMA Research staff in the Aquatic Nursery with research exhibit displays and interpretation. An active research program for young scientists launches in May and will involve this Chadwick student volunteer in communicating current projects and trends. As part of the volunteer's daily tasks, a new exhibit interpreting current research will be developed through graphic display panels and it will be shared through social media. This position will provide experience in scientific understanding, artistic construction and design, as well as ongoing teamwork with staff to accurately interpret key messages to a diverse public audience. Qualifications include willingness to work independently and openness to understand our local community's needs. Helpful skills include knowledge of our local ocean life and Spanish language fluency. .