Opportunities for Volunteering

Volunteers are needed by Glendale Adventist Medical Center to assist in the hospital’s new hospice program. Volunteers will receive training to care for terminally ill patients at the hospital, 1509 Wilson Terrace. For more information, contact Alicia Gonzalez at (818) 409-6604.

The San Fernando Valley Literacy Council is looking for English as a second language and literacy tutors. Training courses will be held at the First United Methodist Church of Sepulveda, 15435 Rayen St., North Hills. ESL training will be held from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday and Feb. 21 and 28. Literacy training will be held Feb. 21 and 28 at the same time. For more information, contact Celia Lamborn at (818) 893-5216.

The San Fernando Valley Interfaith Council needs drivers for its “Meals on Wheels” program. For more information, contact Ileene Parker, assistant director of community support services, at (818) 718-6460, Ext. 3012.

Volunteers are needed for the Santa Susana Docents naturalist training program. Prospective docents are required to attend a lecture series, to be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Feb. 21 and 28 and March 7 and 14. For more information, call (818) 340-4011.

The Center for Individual and Family Counseling, 5445 Laurel Canyon Blvd. in North Hollywood, is looking for volunteers to answer phones, set appointments, run errands and handle light clerical duties. For more information, call (818) 761-2227.

The Volunteer Center Assistance League of Southern California, 8134 Van Nuys Blvd., Suite 200, is seeking individuals to help with public relations, a newsletter and fund-raising. For more information, contact Jessica Leifeld at (818) 908-5152. The center is also seeking volunteers to visit seniors living in long-term care facilities. For more information, contact Joan Kagan at (818) 908-5146.