Valleywide : Opportunities for Volunteering

Valley Storefront Multiservice Center for Seniors needs volunteers to visit isolated elderly people in their homes. Call Rena Snyder, (818) 984-1380.

Jewish Elder-Care Corps needs volunteers to adopt an elderly resident in a nursing home or residential facility. About 40% of these residents seldom or never have visitors. Call (818) 905-2125.

Project Caring, sponsored by the Jewish Family Service of Los Angeles, needs small groups of volunteers to adopt a nursing home, visit monthly and bring a program of Jewish culture and holiday celebrations. Call (818) 905-2125.

The Hospital Home Health Care Agency of California needs volunteers to help the terminally ill and their families by running errands, helping with shopping and offering emotional support. Call Lisa Nagy, director of volunteers, (818) 785-1800.

L.A. Shanti needs volunteers to provide emotional support and education to people affected by HIV, AIDS and other life-threatening illnesses. Volunteers lead support groups, offer counseling or help at other events. No special background is needed. Training is available. To register, call (818) 908-8849 by Friday.