Opportunities From: Better Angels' Volunteer Hub

Do you enjoy working with positive people & making new friends? Are you ready to make a difference in Venice, serving our unhoused neighbors?

Together: We'll be providing partnering with St. Robert's Center to provide a full resource day. We will be serving meals and sharing resources to our unhoused neighbors by partnering with local service providers. Your presence and volunteering will help create a welcoming, supportive, and safer environment for our community.

Why this project matters: Our unhoused neighbors will get some urgent needs met, which everyone deserves. When we work with fellow volunteers to meet the urgent needs of people living outside, our entire community benefits. 

Wear: Please wear clothes you don't mind getting dirty. If you've volunteered with us before, feel free to wear your Better Angels T-shirt to show your support! This event is indoor-outdoor, so dress for the weather. 

Tools: We will provide any necessary set-up, take-down, event management items if you need them. Please wear your hair up ( if longer than 12 in), if you are working around food items.

Age: All ages are welcome. Teams with members younger than 14 will participate with their parent/ guardian.

What We Will Do

Join the Better Angel group at the resource center. Look for our coordinators in light blue T-shirts and our light blue sign Sign in and receive a Better Angels T-shirt if needed. We'll meet, chat about our plan for the day, and each shift's duties.  Get the role instructions you'll need.   After: Share your experience with the onsite volunteer coordinator and find other ways you'd like to serve.  We will also send a brief survey to you after the event. 

List of volunteer roles: You can select a preferred volunteer role 2-3 days before the event. Otherwise, a role will be assigned to you and shared in the confirmation email 1 day before the event starts. Be aware that re-assignment may happen due to limited spacing or to meet guest needs and event effectiveness, but we will work with you to ensure you're doing something you enjoy!

Tables/ chairs set up Charging station set up Dining hall prep ( Coffee station, water, Lemonade, and a warm lunch)Decor Set up Breakfast Prep/CookLunch Prep/CookServers ( Food and Drinks)Kitchen Supply Organizer/ Dishwasher Restroom Attendant/ Clean upGuest greeter/Counter ( Greet, direct, and count how many guests are entering the building)Guest Belonging Attendant ( Making sure guests know where they can leave their items, and the volunteer will make sure items are not stolen)Hygiene DistributorDocumentarian ( Photographer of the event while keeping guest dignity as top priority - cover volunteers and the work they are doing)Activity/Game Coordinator Be an Angel. Join us!

Do you enjoy cooking with positive people? Are you ready to contribute positivity and love in Palms? 

Together: We will be working with the Culver Palms Burrito Project to make and then deliver delicious burritos to our neighbors experiencing homelessness.

Why this project matters:  A warm, homemade meal isn't just meeting an immediate need by satisfying hunger.   Making and then delivering a delicious and nutritious burrito with a bottle of water shows someone we care about and want to connect with and support.  When we work with fellow volunteers to meet the urgent needs of people living outside, our entire community benefits. 

Wear: Please wear comfortable clothes you can cook and then walk in.   If you've volunteered with us before, feel free to wear your Better Angels T-shirt to show your support!  Bring an apron if you like, and either a hat or a hairnet is appropriate for kitchen work.  Leave expensive jewelry, including rings at home. 

Tools: We will provide any of the functional items needed for cooking as well as ingredients.

Age: All ages are welcome. Teams with members younger than 14 will participate with a parent or guardian.

What We Will Do

Join the Culver Palms Church of Christ and Better Angels. Look for the kitchen doors which will be on the side of the building facing the street (Delmas Terrace). Go down the stairs, you will enter the brown doors on the left. Parking is available in front of the church  Sign in and receive instructions for your shift.   Work together in the kitchen to make burritos. Go out in teams, driving to serve a burrito and bottle of water to hungry neighbors. After: We'd love to hear from you, so we will send a feedback survey after the event. Be an Angel. Join us!

Do you enjoy serving with friendly people?  Are you ready to make a difference in Culver City serving our neighbors?

Together: We are partnering with the non-profit Grace Diner to organize and host a fall resource day for Grace Diner's unhoused community . We love the work they have been doing to help provide resources and support for our financially unstable and unhoused neighbors. 

What: Being friendly and ready to serve are the main requirements!

Why this project matters: Our unhoused neighbors will be able to access service and alleviate their suffering.
When we work with fellow volunteers to meet the urgent needs of neighbors, our entire community benefits. 

Wear: Please wear clothes you don't mind getting a bit dirty.  Wear closed-toe shoes and leave your jewelry and bags at home. If you've volunteered with us before, feel free to wear your Better Angels T-shirt to show your support!

Tools: We will provide all necessary supplies. 

Age: All ages are welcome. We will have family-friendly activities. 

What We Will Do

Each shift has different roles:

Set up tables, chairs, crafts, and decor: 12:30- 2:30 p.m. Set up & manage games: 2:00 - 5:00 p.m. Help organize crafts and art:  2:00 - 5:00 p.m. Welcome guests - answer questions and assist with connecting them to the provided resources: 2:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Take down decorations and decor:  5 -6 p.m.

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Do you enjoy working with positive people & making new friends? Are you ready to make a difference in Venice, serving our unhoused neighbors?

Together: We'll be providing partnering with St. Robert's Center to provide a full resource day. We will be serving meals and sharing resources to our unhoused neighbors by partnering with local service providers. Your presence and volunteering will help create a welcoming, supportive, and safer environment for our community.

Why this project matters: Our unhoused neighbors will get some urgent needs met, which everyone deserves. When we work with fellow volunteers to meet the urgent needs of people living outside, our entire community benefits. 

Wear: Please wear clothes you don't mind getting dirty. If you've volunteered with us before, feel free to wear your Better Angels T-shirt to show your support! This event is indoor-outdoor, so dress for the weather. 

Tools: We will provide any necessary set-up, take-down, event management items if you need them. Please wear your hair up ( if longer than 12 in), if you are working around food items.

Age: All ages are welcome. Teams with members younger than 14 will participate with their parent/ guardian.

What We Will Do

Join the Better Angel group at the resource center. Look for our coordinators in light blue T-shirts and our light blue sign Sign in and receive a Better Angels T-shirt if needed. We'll meet, chat about our plan for the day, and each shift's duties.  Get the role instructions you'll need.   After: Share your experience with the onsite volunteer coordinator and find other ways you'd like to serve.  We will also send a brief survey to you after the event. 

List of volunteer roles: You can select a preferred volunteer role 2-3 days before the event. Otherwise, a role will be assigned to you and shared in the confirmation email 1 day before the event starts. Be aware that re-assignment may happen due to limited spacing or to meet guest needs and event effectiveness, but we will work with you to ensure you're doing something you enjoy!

Tables/ chairs set up Charging station set up Dining hall prep ( Coffee station, water, Lemonade, and a warm lunch)Decor Set up Breakfast Prep/CookLunch Prep/CookServers ( Food and Drinks)Kitchen Supply Organizer/ Dishwasher Restroom Attendant/ Clean upGuest greeter/Counter ( Greet, direct, and count how many guests are entering the building)Guest Belonging Attendant ( Making sure guests know where they can leave their items, and the volunteer will make sure items are not stolen)Hygiene DistributorDocumentarian ( Photographer of the event while keeping guest dignity as top priority - cover volunteers and the work they are doing)Activity/Game Coordinator Be an Angel. Join us!