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Volunteer as a tutor, mentor, participate in events.
Volunteer
To increase public awareness of the crisis many families and youth in Los Angeles County are currently facing in foster care. We do this through activities including advocacy work as well as at events where attendees can stop by and learn more at our lawn table.
To improve the quality of lives of children and youth in foster care, homeless, incarcerated or under the supervision of probation through the provision of direct services to the children or to the agencies serving them.
To improve the quality of the lives of children and young people in foster care, homeless, incarcerated or under the supervision of probation through system changes.
Attend the CASA information session on March 16
Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) volunteers make a difference in the lives of children who have been removed from their homes due to abuse, neglect, or abandonment. Attend an afternoon information session from 2pm-3pm on March 16 with a CASA volunteer coordinator and learn how you can make a difference in the life of an abused or neglected child. CASA volunteers receive special training and are appointed by a judge to advocate on behalf of a foster child with often life-changing results.
Volunteer at a Celebration of Foster Youth on April 1
Do you remember how excited you were about prom? Share the excitement of our local high school foster youth at this special pre-prom event by volunteering to assist them as they select prom attire and register for hair and make-up appointments. Volunteers are also needed on either Thursday, March 30 or Friday, March 31 to help set-up for the event.
Attend the upcoming coach monitor training on April 22 and 29
Become a trained volunteer coach monitor and provide court-ordered supervised family visits so that children, removed from the care of their parents, can visit their parents in a family-friendly setting filled with toys, games, books, and art materials. These visits are an essential service to increase the family’s chances for reunification. They also help reduce the children’s anxiety while in out-of-home placement. The visits will take place in an agency setting that provides strict health and safety protocols to protect the coach monitor and the families.
Imagine being six years old and having a birthday that is just like any other day: no cards, no cake, no candles, no balloons, no presents, no special treat, no outing just for you. This, too often, is how a foster child experiences his or her birthday. You can help make a difference. Join the Birthday Club and provide a birthday gift and card to a foster child. (Suggested gift cost is $20-$35}. Many of the children in the Birthday Club may be in foster care for several years, so you can celebrate their birthdays each year. We are re-starting the club after a temporary suspension due to the pandemic, and we need volunteers.
Attend the CASA information session on March 16
Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) volunteers make a difference in the lives of children who have been removed from their homes due to abuse, neglect, or abandonment. Attend an afternoon information session from 2pm-3pm on March 16 with a CASA volunteer coordinator and learn how you can make a difference in the life of an abused or neglected child. CASA volunteers receive special training and are appointed by a judge to advocate on behalf of a foster child with often life-changing results.
Volunteer at a Celebration of Foster Youth on April 1
Do you remember how excited you were about prom? Share the excitement of our local high school foster youth at this special pre-prom event by volunteering to assist them as they select prom attire and register for hair and make-up appointments. Volunteers are also needed on either Thursday, March 30 or Friday, March 31 to help set-up for the event.
Attend the upcoming coach monitor training on April 22 and 29
Become a trained volunteer coach monitor and provide court-ordered supervised family visits so that children, removed from the care of their parents, can visit their parents in a family-friendly setting filled with toys, games, books, and art materials. These visits are an essential service to increase the family’s chances for reunification. They also help reduce the children’s anxiety while in out-of-home placement. The visits will take place in an agency setting that provides strict health and safety protocols to protect the coach monitor and the families.
Outward Bound Adventures has served the northwest Pasadena community since 1962.The non-profit organization was founded by a group of secondary school educators who wanted under-represented youth to have an opportunity to participate in outdoor excursions and learn about the environment in which they live. Some of the excursions include the Angeles National Forest and High Sierras. Each adventure is designed to teach about the many aspects of nature and to create a bond through education and conservation that helps to preserve the environment.
Volunteers are needed on Tuesdays between 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. (flexible days are also available) to assist with certain tasks in the Gear Room and office. Some of the duties include taking equipment inventory, inspecting tents, overseeing the “boot closet,” maintaining first-aid contents, helping with Gear Room laundry, and scanning course documents. No special skills are needed; just a little help getting things ready for the next adventure.