The volunteer directory runs periodically in the News-Press. If
you would like your organization's volunteer opportunities to be
listed, please call 637-3242, fax 241-1975 or mail your information
to News-Press, 111 W. Wilson Ave., Suite 200, Glendale, CA 91203.
GLENDALE ADVENTIST MEDICAL CENTER
Enhance the quality of your life by joining the volunteer team at
Glendale Adventist Medical Center. Volunteers assist in many areas
that relate to patient care, guest relations, and office
administration. Flexible schedules are available seven days a week.
Orientation, training, and uniforms are provided at no charge.
For more information, call 409-8057, or e-mail us at
volunteers@gamcpo.ah.org
DOCENTS AND VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Descanso Gardens needs docents and volunteers to work in the gift
shop, the Japanese Tea House and in the Children's Horticultural
Therapy Center. Training positions are available for those interested
in leading school tours through the Gardens. This activity is for
people who enjoy both nature and children, and can share time and
talents during weekday hours. For more information, call Anina
Minotto, 949-7978.
THE WONDER OF READING
This nonprofit organization helps renovate public Elementary
school libraries, restocks them and trains volunteers to read with
struggling students. Volunteers are needed for one-on-one reading
with elementary school children during school hours. The Wonder of
Reading has more than 69 school sites. Those interested in
volunteering need to provide two references to be considered. For
more information, call (310) 289-1201.
LOS ANGELES ZOO GREETING TEAM
Greeters are needed at the Los Angeles Zoo seven days a week
throughout the year. Greeters are friendly and helpful to zoo
visitors. Greeters answer questions, assist at busy crossroads and
operate the information booth. During the
school year, Greeters aid the Zoo staff in meeting and greeting
school buses. To be a greeter at the Los Angeles Zoo, you must be 18
and able to board school buses and move quickly across the entrance
ramp and pathways of the zoo. For more information, call 323)
644-4703 or visit www.lazoo.org.
THE AUTRY MUSEUM -- VOLUNTEER PROGRAM
The Autry Museum of Western Heritage needs volunteer who are
enthusiastic in teaching children Western American history.
Multilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.
For more information, call (323) 667-2000, ext. 242.
CHILD DEVELOPMENT
PROGRAMS
Volunteers are needed for after- school enrichment programs that
