Opportunities From: Better Angels' Volunteer Hub

Do you enjoy working with positive people? Are you ready to make a difference in the LAX/ Inglewood area serving our unhoused neighbors?

Together: We'll provide a warm meal and resources to our unhoused neighbors by partnering with local service vendors. 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. St. Margaret's Center regularly serves coffee and nutritious food, immediate health care, jobs, identification, and mail service. Partnering with Better Angels, we will invite more local resources for their guests to access at this location.  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!

Tools: We will provide any necessary supplies, tools, and gloves if you need them. 

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 light blue T-shirts and our light blue sign Sign in and receive a Better Angels T-shirt, if needed. We'll meet up and chat about our plan for each shift duties.  Get the tools and 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 you a brief survey after the event. 

List of volunteer roles: You can select a preferred volunteer role 2-3 days before the event. Otherwise, we will assign you a role will be assigned to you and share it in a confirmation email 1 day before the event starts. Be aware that re-assignment may happen due to limited spacing and to meet guest needs and event effectiveness. 

Tables/ chairs set up Charging station set up Decor set up Breakfast & Coffee Set up Servers ( Food and Drinks)Clothing distro Guest greeter/Counter ( Greet, direct, and count how many guests are entering the site)Guest Belonging Attendant ( Making sure guests know where they can leave their items attended and the volunteer will make sure items are not stolen)Hygiene DistributorDe-Escalation Leads ( Diffuse tough situations/ confrontations, polite removal of disruptive guests)Documentarian ( Photographer of the event while keeping guest dignity as top priority - covering volunteers and the work they are doing)Activity/Game Coordinator 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.

Read the story of our September event >> HERE

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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!