Opportunities for Volunteering

The city of Burbank’s Retired Senior Volunteer Program is seeking volunteers 55 and older for two of its programs. Wheels for Humanity, 11447 Vanowen St., North Hollywood, needs volunteers to clean and repair wheelchairs, sort medical supplies, match crutches, clean and repair walkers, replace rubber tips on canes and pack boxes. Home Delivered Meals, McCambridge Recreation, 1515 N. Glenoaks Blvd., Burbank, needs drivers to deliver meals to the homebound. Drivers must have their own cars and be willing to drive one day a week from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. For information on both programs call (818) 238-5370.

The Sycamores, a multi-service agency for abused and neglected children and their families, is seeking committed individuals to provide short-term and long-term care for infants, toddlers and school-age children. Qualified adults will receive training, certification and financial support to aid in the care of the child. An informational session for prospective foster parents will be held at 7 p.m. Aug. 13 at 170 N. Fair Oaks Ave., Suite 204, Pasadena. For information call Zenayda Fuentes at (818) 685-2121 or (888) 243-2645.

The Autry Museum of Western Heritage is seeking volunteers to serve as tour and gallery guides. Participants will learn about the museum’s artifacts, take a western history class and meet with guest scholars and museum staff. For information ,call Donna Tuggle Dickerson at (213) 667-2000. The museum is located at 4700 Heritage Way, Griffith Park, Los Angeles.