We've been looking forward to doing a volunteering-themed post for a while now and what better time than during National Volunteer Week (April 19th - 25th)! We know a lot of people are interested in getting involved as volunteers but don't know how - this post is for you!
Paul and I have been volunteering through LA Works regularly for a few months now and are big advocates of the organization! Their mission is simple: to bring people together to strengthen communities and develop leaders through meaningful volunteer action.
We like volunteering through LA Works for many reasons. First, they make it easy and convenient to find a project that works for you, wether you prefer working with kids, the elderly, animals, or just love gardening. They also understand that people have jobs (well, some of us don't, but still!) and lives, so there are a plethora of programs running every week from the mornings to the evenings. Lastly, the website is very easy to navigate...I'm especially a fan of the calendar feature.
We encourage everyone to at least visit the site and try out a project that seems interesting. Prior to LA Works, Paul had never volunteered and was kind of worried that he would feel awkward volunteering with kids in shelters, or adults with disabilities. However, working on one project made a huge difference on his outlook and he now loves volunteering! So if you're hesitant, just sign up with a friend and give it a shot...it will be fun and you will be making a huge difference in people's lives!
If you have any further questions about volunteering, or would like us to recommend some projects that we've enjoyed working on, email us!
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