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 CRIME STOPPERS
Glendale Crime Stoppers is a community organization assisting the
Glendale Police Department in solving local crime. Volunteers are
needed to serve on various committees and to make contact with
Glendale business leaders and residents.
CONTACT: Jim Pietsch, 244-5656.
GLENDALE POLICE COPPS PROGRAM
Interested men and women are needed to volunteer a few hours a
week in the Community Police Partnership (COPPS) program. The program
hopes to encourage Glendale residents to become more familiar with
its police force and learn more about how we can maintain a safer
city.
"We hope to get the community involved in what we do," COPPS
Coordinator Martin Lillibridge said. "This program is designed to
establish a rapport between us and the community."
Police Department substations at Glendale Adventist Medical Center
and in Montrose need friendly, outgoing people to answer phones,
conduct general office business and answer police-related questions.
No experience is necessary. Volunteers must be 18 or older.
Retirees are welcome. Applicants must pass a thorough background
check.
CONTACT: Kathy Oken, 548-4015; Glendale Adventist Medical Center,
1509 Wilson Terrace, Glendale, CA 91206.
PROJECT ACHIEVE FOR THE HOMELESS
Volunteers are needed to help with meal services at a 40-bed
shelter that provides job development and life-skills counseling.
People that participate in the Guest Chef program allow case
managers to spend more time with clients.
CONTACT: Rodrigo Huete, 246-2150; 437 San Fernando Court,
Glendale, CA 91204.
GLENDALE PUBLIC LIBRARY
Become a literacy tutor and open the world of reading to another
adult. Contact 854-8645; Glendale Central Library, 222 E. Harvard
St., Glendale, CA 91205.
Associates of Brand Library assist with dance, music and art
programs.
A docent's group provides tours to the public.
Docent training is offered to individuals who would like to inform
the public about services at the Brand Library. Volunteers also help
with fund-raising activities.
CONTACT: 548-2050; Brand Library, 1601 W. Mountain St., Glendale,
CA 91201.
GLENDALE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
The current renewal program of the Glendale Symphony Orchestra
Assn. creates unique opportunities for meaningful volunteer
involvement.
