Pasadena, California may be well known for it’s Rose Bowl Parade that is held there every year but there is much more to Pasadena. If you look a little closer, you’ll see a community that likes to help each other through the various non profit organizations that are there. If you have decided that you want to help your community too, then you might want to consider volunteering. This article details a few organizations in Pasadena that need volunteer assistance.
The Ronald McDonald House provides a home for families from other areas who are seeking medical assistance in Pasadena. You can volunteer to help at Special Events, work with Special Projects, be an Innkeeper or work in the Meals of Love Program. Innkeepers help maintain the Ronald McDonald House, clean, bake, do clerical work, etc. Meals of Love workers cook food for the families that stay at the house. Special Event volunteers help out at special events held during the year and Special Project volunteers do stuff like seasonal yard work, maintain the library, organize toys/games/videos/CDs/etc. If this sounds like somewhere you would like to volunteer, call Dyanne Schultz at (626) 585-1588 extension 106 for more information. The Ronald McDonald House is located at 763 S. Pasadena Ave. Pasadena, CA. 91105.
Volunteer Opportunities in Pasadena, California #2: Hospice of Pasadena
The Hospice of Pasadena provides care for those that are at the end of their life. They don’t want it to be depressing for the people who are there so they provide many services such as counseling and education services to help not only the people who are at the end of their life but their families as well. Volunteers play a big part in this process. Volunteers come in lend a helping hand, try to comfort the people who go through the center, etc. To set up the volunteer process and get more information, call (626) 397-3600.
Volunteer Opportunities in Pasadena, California #3: Pasadena Museum of History
To become a volunteer for the Pasadena Museum of History, you do have to become a museum member. But the small fee is well worth it, especially if you love history. You can work directly with artifacts, help with tours for adults and children, fundraising, work in the Museum Gift Store, clerical work and more. For more information, call the Museum Volunteer Coordinator at (626) 577-1660 extension 20. The Pasadena Museum of History is located at 470 West Walnut Street ~ Pasadena, CA 91103.
Volunteer Opportunities in Pasadena, California #4: Boys and Girls Club of Pasadena
The Boys and Girls Club of Pasadena needs volunteers to work with less fortunate kids in the community. A lot of children in the program come from single parent homes and need positive role models. As a volunteer for the Boys and Girls club, you work in the following areas: technology, music, athletics, art or even with homework assistance. The club has five different locations in Pasadena. Call (626) 449-9100 for more information on volunteering and club locations.
Volunteer Opportunities in Pasadena, California #5: Ability First
Ability First helps disabled community members. They need volunteers to help with the services they provide. Volunteers help with fundraising, at special events and help with clerical work such as data entry, answering phones, etc. For more information, call (626) 449-5662 extension 103. Ability First is located at 1300 E. Green Street, Pasadena, CA 91106.
