Variety of Groups Seeking Volunteers

Volunteers with good communication skills are needed at Glendale Memorial Hospital, 1420 S. Central Ave. A minimum commitment of four hours a week for six months is required. For information, contact the hospital’s volunteer coordinator at (818) 502-2373.

Catholic Big Brothers Inc. needs volunteers to serve as Big Brothers to boys and girls for a few hours per month. For information, call (800) 463-4066.

Tender Loving Care Home Hospice is looking for volunteers throughout the San Fernando and Conejo valleys to care for terminally ill patients. For information, call (800) TLC-9887.

The American Cancer Society needs volunteers to assist with this spring’s “Daffodil Days” campaign. Interested Valley residents should contact the Sherman Oaks office of the society at (818) 905-7766.

Columbia West Hills Medical Center is seeking volunteers to donate a minimum of four hours per week. For information, contact Claire Plunkett, director of volunteer services, at (818) 712-4169.

The Joslyn Adult Center is seeking volunteers 55 and older for its hospice and mentor programs. For information, call Dee Call at the center, 274 E. Olive Ave., Burbank, at (818) 238-5370.

The San Fernando Literacy Council is looking for English as a second language and literacy tutors. Training courses will be held Jan. 31 at First United Methodist Church of Sepulveda, 15435 Rayen St., North Hills. For information, contact Celia Lamborn at (818) 893-5216.