INVOLVEMENT OPPORTUNITIES
LA’s BEST After School Enrichment Program needs volunteers to help children, ages 5-12, in Los Angeles Unified School District elementary schools with homework, to tell stories, read books and assist with arts and crafts, math and science projects, computers, sports and performing arts. Volunteers are also needed for weekend events. Information: Teo Alexander, (213) 847-0899.
* Long Beach Aquarium of the Pacific needs volunteers to clean up the endangered California least ternbirds’ nesting site at the Seal Beach Wildlife Refuge located on the Seal Beach Naval Weapons Station on Feb. 26 from 8:15 a.m. to noon. Bring gloves and gardening tools. Information: (562) 951-1694.
* Las Angelitas Del Pueblo, a docent organization at El Pueblo De Los Angeles Historical Monument, needs volunteers to conduct historical walking tours there. Volunteers will learn about old Olvera Street, the Avila Adobe (the oldest in the city), the first firehouse, the Pico House and the city’s first church, Our Lady Queen of Angels. Tours are given Wednesday through Saturday. Information: Lou Hilleary, (800) 208-0012.
* El Portal Center for the Arts in the NoHo Arts District of North Hollywood needs ushers to work two performances a month, evenings or weekend matinees. Information: Karen Rushfield, (818) 508-9686.
* Five Acres, the Boys’ and Girls’ Aid Society of Los Angeles County needs foster parents, especially for deaf children. Information: (626) 844-1430, Ext. 210.
* Pet Assistance Foundation, Los Angeles branch, needs volunteers to answer phones and direct people to low-cost spay and neuter clinics one day a week from their homes. Training is provided. Information: (877) 772-9738.
* Valley Storefront Multipurpose Center for Seniors of the Jewish Family Service of Los Angeles in North Hollywood needs volunteers to work with seniors, referring them to services, doing individual counseling and working with support groups. Training is provided. Information: Rena Snyder, (818) 984-1380.
* Culver City Adult Reading Program needs volunteers to help adults improve their reading, writing, math and life skills. A 12-hour phonics training will be held Feb. 24, March 4 and March 11. Information: (310) 842-4300.
Information for this column should be submitted typed and double-spaced to Involvement Opportunities, SoCal Living, Los Angeles Times, Times Mirror Square, Los Angeles, CA 90053.