If you’ve found yourself with free time on your hands or are wanting to make a difference in your community, then volunteering may be something you want to think about. There are many non profit organizations in your area that are looking for volunteers to help their organization run smoothly. Not only is volunteering good for the community, but it can allow you to meet new people and add experience to your job or college resume. Here is a list of 6 places that you can volunteer in Long Beach, California.
Volunteer Opportunities in Long Beach, California #1: American Red Cross Long Beach Chapter
The Long Beach Chapter of the American Red Cross needs several volunteers for different areas. You can chose to work with the public and behind the scenes if you’re a little uncomfortable about helping the community directly. Before you become a volunteer, you will be required to attend an orientation that will give you more information about the American Red Cross and what duties they have available. As a volunteer, you will also have to have a background check. For more information on becoming a volunteer for the Red Cross, call their office at (562) 490-4003. Their address is 3150 East 29th Street Long Beach, CA 90806.
Volunteer Opportunities in Long Beach, California #2: The Center Long Beach
If you’re wanting to volunteer in the Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Trans gendered community in Long Beach, then The Center is the place you want to volunteer at. Every year they help Long Beach area members with health, social, legal and other services. Some of the volunteer opportunities are Community Help Desk (greeting and answering questions), Youth Mentor, Administrative work, computer work, and more. To become a volunteer you will need to attend an orientation, undergo a background check, submit a recent TB test result, agree to volunteer for a certain amount of time over a span of a few months. The Center is located at 2017 E. Fourth Street Long Beach, CA 90814 and their phone number is (562) 434-4455.
Volunteer Opportunities in Long Beach, California #3: Long Beach Rescue Mission
The Long Beach Rescue Missions is devoted to helping the homeless population. As a volunteer you could be helping by preparing food & cleanup, helping with special events, working at the thrift store, office work, chapel service, etc. You will need to attend an orientation and training class. To start the volunteer process, contact Jenn Gold, the Volunteer Coordinator at volunteer@lbrm.org or (562) 591-1292 extension 10. The Long Beach Rescue Mission is located at 1430 Pacific Ave. Long Beach, CA 90813.
Volunteer Opportunities in Long Beach, California #4: Long Beach Memorial Medical Center
Long Beach Memorial Medical Center needs volunteers for Transportation, Moral support, office work, Reading to Patients, Writing letters, and much more. To become a volunteer you have to pass a pre training interview, take an 18 hour training course, go thorough a background check & health screening as well as commit at least one year of service. For more information call (562) 933-0910. Long Beach Memorial Medical Center is located at 2801 Atlantic Avenue Long Beach, CA 90806.
Volunteer Opportunities in Long Beach, California #5: Pacific Hospital of Long Beach
Pacific Hospital of Long Beach is located at 2776 Pacific Avenue, Long Beach, CA. They accept volunteers starting at 15 years old and some of the ways you can volunteer are: Being a Messenger, help at the information desk, clerical assistance, transporting patients, working in the gift shop and other patient services. To become a volunteer you must first fill out an application, go through an interview, have a current TB test, attend an orientation and take a tour of the hospital. Call (562) 997-2422 for more information.
Volunteer Opportunities in Long Beach, California #6: MATFA
The MATFA needs volunteers to work with youth in the Long Beach area. The positions available are Youth Mentors, Office Assistants and Part Time Drivers. Youth Mentors need to volunteer at least one day a month for two hours. You will need to go through orientation and training as needed. The MATFA is located at 3515 Linden Avenue, Long Beach, CA 90807. For more information, contact them by phone at (562) 490-2402.
