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Assist with the care and feeding of horses and other therapeutic animals, assist with riding lessons and camps. Care for plants in the gardens and greenhouses.
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Description:Help make the holidays brighter for children by joining OLH’s Toys for Tots volunteer initiative! Through this program, you can bring joy to children in need by collecting, sorting, and distributing toys during the holiday season. Whether you're hosting a toy drive, assisting with logistics, or delivering toys to families, your volunteer hours will help create memories and smiles for kids who need them most.
Details:
- Who Can Participate: Anyone dedicated to holiday volunteerism and community service.
- Location: [Find your local “Toys for Tots” chapter](https://local.toysfortots.org/request_toys/Default.aspx?_gl=1*1s3d4fy*_ga*MTU3MjU2MDAyNi4xNzMxNjA2NjQ4*_ga_4SS7PGWH6L*MTczMTYwNjY0OC4xLjAuMTczMTYwNjY0OC42MC4wLjA.)
- Activities: Host a toy collection drive, collect or donate toys, volunteer at sorting centers, or deliver toys to designated distribution points or families. For more information, visit the official “Toys for Tots” website: https://www.toysfortots.org/
- How to Log: Record each hour spent in any Toys for Tots-related activities, whether organizing the event, finding volunteers, or collecting, sorting, and delivering toys.
- Impact: Every hour you contribute will directly benefit children in need, allowing OLH to make the holiday season special for families who might otherwise go without. By logging your hours, you also help OLH document and showcase the powerful impact of community giving during the holidays.
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| Shift Name | Signup Max | Start | End |
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| General | no limit | n/a | n/a |
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Healthy Babies Project empowers homeless, pregnant/parenting teenage mothers as they work towards having healthy pregnancies, building strong families, and becoming independent. You can show your support for these resilient young women. Adopt an HBP family for the holidays. You’ll be matched with a family, be provided with their story, and be given their clothing sizes and wish list so you can be Santa to them. You can even meet your family at HBP’s Adopt A Family holiday party on December 14.Available Shifts
| Shift Name | Signup Max | Start | End |
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| General | no limit | n/a | n/a |
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Homeless Children's Education Fund (HCEF) is a children's based nonprofit organization that supports youth experiencing homelessness by providing a more equitable educational experience. Through personalized, accessible learning, advocacy for systemic change, and the cultivation of strategic partnerships, we are committed to creating a region where youth experiencing homelessness can leverage their education to flourish as productive, empowered adults.Each December, HCEF supports families not only with their educational needs, but with our Holiday Gift campaign.
This holiday season, we need volunteers to help us spread some holiday cheer to families across Allegheny County in need. For more information about this campaign, please email us at volunteers@homelessfund.org
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| Shift Name | Signup Max | Start | End |
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| Holiday Gift Delivery Volunteer | 5 | n/a | n/a |
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Thank you for your interest in volunteering with us! We could not exist without our volunteers, who we lovingly refer to as VAULTKEEPERS! Vault is open on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and 1st/3rd Saturdays from 10am-1pm. We are located at 16120 College Oak, Ste 103, San Antonio.A typical shift will include sorting and hanging clothing, inspecting and organizing donations, accepting donations, greeting and helping foster parents “shop” – some shifts we are very busy, and other shifts are very quiet….however, we will always have a job for you!
Sign Up Here: https://vaultfosteringcommunity.org/volunteer-sign-up/
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Volunteers will help with the care of the animals (feeding, watering, mucking, walking), cleaning the barn, cleaning up around the farm.
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More than 1,500 youth “age out” of the Los Angeles foster care system each year without parents or family to support them in the difficult transition to adulthood. The Alliance for Children’s Rights offers these youth workshops on topics instrumental to achieving and maintaining independence. Previous topics have included goal setting, budgeting, consumer literacy, nutrition, and coping with trauma. The workshops help to fill the learning gaps that often affect foster youth and impact their ability to maintain employment and pursue higher education.The Alliance is seeking volunteers to develop and lead a life-skills workshop for our young adult clients. You would bring the topic and the expertise, and Alliance staff would partner with you to craft a presentation that is relevant and compelling for the youth we serve. Workshops are held at the Alliance office, with refreshments provided by our team.
Date and time to be set based on volunteer availability. Weekends are preferred. Workshops typically take place the Alliance's headquarters. Free, underground parking is available onsite.
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The Alliance for Children’s Rights provides legal aid and services for foster youth in Los Angeles County – the largest foster care system in the country. Clearing barriers to stability and opportunity, we advocate for children and young adults impacted by foster care, so that they can access the support and services they need to thrive.Each year, on the weekend before Thanksgiving, the Alliance hosts a Thanksgiving celebration for our young adult clients and their families. Together, we enjoy a delicious holiday meal, and every family leaves with a gift basket of helpful items—like toiletries, cleaning supplies, and other essentials—generously provided by our community.
We’re seeking up to 5 volunteers to help fill gift baskets and set-up for the event.
Available Shifts
| Shift Name | Signup Max | Start | End |
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| General - N/A | 5 | n/a | n/a |
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The Alliance for Children’s Rights protects the rights of impoverished, abused, and neglected children and youth by providing free legal and social services for children, young adults, and families involved with the child welfare system. Our pro bono partners are among Los Angeles’ best and brightest attorneys. Together, we advocate for healthcare, education, and financial support for families created by adoption, foster care, and guardianship. With your help, we also address the needs of foster youth leaving care without a permanent family. Through our pro bono attorneys, we have helped more than 170,000 children, youth, and families achieve safe, stable homes over the past three decades. Opportunities for pro bono partnership include:• Adoption - Pro bono attorneys prepare documentation to finalize adoptions and represent adoptive parents at unopposed hearings. The typical time commitment is 10-15 hours across 2-3 months.
• Probate Legal Guardianship - Pro bono attorneys prepare the petition and represent caregivers at hearing in unopposed cases. The typical time commitment is 15-20 hours across 2-4 months.
• Education Advocacy - Pro bono attorneys negotiate with School Districts and Regional Centers to obtain Individualized Education Programs (IEP) or Individualized Family Service Plans (IFSP). Mediation is occasionally required. The typical time commitment is 30-50 hours across 3-6 months.
• Youth Transitioning Out of Foster Care - Pro bono attorneys mentor and/or assist youth with identity theft, accessing public benefits, taxes, contracts, sealing juvenile records, and clearing tickets and warrants. They also develop and deliver life skills workshops to youth in related areas.
• Foster Care Benefits and SSI - Pro bono attorneys prepare briefs, question experts, and present evidence at administrative hearings. The typical time commitment is 40-60 hours across 4-6 months.
• Impact Litigation, Research, and Policy Work - Pro bono attorneys litigate, research and/or develop policies related to systemic problems in the dependency system.
Cases are extensively screened by the Alliance and supported and supervised by Alliance staff attorneys and directors. Training (1.5 hours), manuals, and sample documents will be made available. Pro bono opportunities are available year-round. Typical time commitments range from 10 - 60 hours over 2 - 6 months.
Upcoming Adoption Days:
Spring 2025 - May 2 (cases filed by April 11)
Summer 2025 - August 1 (cases filed by July 11)
NAD 2025 - November 22 (cases filed by October 31)
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Make a difference through art! Design your own mandala, a symbol deeply rooted in Himalayan tradition, and share it with a child living in the remote mountains of Ladakh. Your mandala will bring joy and connect you to the rich cultural heritage of the region.PAINT a MANDALA: Step-by-Step Guidelines
1) Choose a Mandala Designer:
Use any of the links below to start creating your mandala(s) online:
https://www.coloringonline.com/
https://coloringbook.pics/antistress-coloring-pages/mandala/
*** for HAND-PAINTED Mandalas*** download the Mandala Coloring Book
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1qilGwDdsg4QGEK58b6FZodAzpQ4bCDro/view?usp=sharing
2) Get Creative:
Paint as many mandalas as you like! Enjoy the calming, meditative process of coloring.
3) Save Your Artwork:
Download and save your completed mandala(s) as JPEG, PNG, or PDF.
4) Add a Message (Optional but Encouraged):
Include a message of hope, positivity, or cheer along with your mandala to brighten a child's day.
5) Send Your Mandala:
Email your mandala(s) to: pmamgain@livetoservefoundation.net
6) Log Your Volunteer Hours:
Record your volunteer time in the Benevity portal for Amrita-Seattle to help us leverage a company match.
Make a Child’s Day—One Mandala at a Time! 🌟
Thank you for supporting Live to Serve Foundation and spreading joy to children in the Himalayas.