Opportunities for Volunteering

The Volunteer Center Assistance League of Southern California is seeking volunteers to maintain a thrift store in the West Valley. Duties include selling to the public, inventory checks and maintaining the store.

The center also needs volunteers to provide child care one evening a week. 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

Tender Loving Care Home Hospice is looking for volunteers in the San Fernando and Conejo valleys to assist terminally ill patients and their families. Duties include household chores, dog-walking and shopping. For more information, contact the hospice, 4762 Maureen Lane, Moorpark, at (800) 852-9887.

The Organization for the Needs of the Elderly is seeking volunteers in its adult day-care program for memory-impaired seniors. Duties include assisting with arts and crafts projects, meals, games and social activities. For more information, contact the organization, 18255 Victory Blvd., at (818) 705-2345.

Assisted Home Hospice is seeking volunteers in the San Fernando Valley and Ventura County to provide support for terminally ill patients and their families for at least four hours a week. Orientation and training provided. For more information, contact the hospice, 468 Pennsfield Place, Suite 100, Thousand Oaks, at (800) 222-1002.

The East Valley Multipurpose Senior Center needs volunteers of all ages to provide assistance with meal service, clerical tasks and other duties. An orientation will be held Sept. 15 from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the center, 5000 Colfax Ave., North Hollywood. For more information, call (818) 766-5165.