Opportunities for Volunteering

Penny Lane, a nonprofit organization serving emotionally disturbed teens, seeks volunteers to provide friendship and emotional support to youths in need of positive adult role models.

The organization is also in need of volunteers to help students with homework in a one-on-one or group setting. For more information, call Penny Lane, 15317 Rayen St., North Hills, at (818) 892-3423.

The East Valley Multipurpose Senior Center needs Thanksgiving Day volunteers Nov. 26 to deliver four to five meals to seniors living in North Hollywood, Toluca Lake, Sun Valley and Studio City. Breakfast will be provided to volunteers prior to deliveries.

Volunteers are also needed for general office work at the center’s immigration office. For more information, contact the center, 5000 Colfax Ave., North Hollywood, at (818) 766-5165.

The Volunteer Center Assistance League of Southern California seeks volunteers for after-school sports programs at elementary schools throughout the Valley. Duties include coaching and planning activities for two hours Tuesday and Thursday afternoons. For more information, contact the center, 8134 Van Nuys Blvd., Suite 200, Panorama City, at (818) 908-5040 or visit the Web site at www.volunteers.org.

The San Fernando Valley chapter of Rolling Readers USA, which provides tutoring for elementary school students, is seeking volunteers to assist students from Spanish-speaking homes at public schools in the West Valley. Call (818) 727-1633.