Visitour Calendar
to see all the available Volunteer Opportunities.
Fill out
the
Individual
orGroup
Volunteer Application,
indicating the opportunities that interest you or your group.
This will help us connect you to a rewarding volunteer experience!
Send your completed application
to Allison Bamberg, Volunteer Associate
by emailing
Volunteer@DWCweb.org
or faxing (213) 680-0844.
If you have any questions, take a look at our
Volunteer FAQs below
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VOLUNTEERS FAQs
What opportunities are available for
volunteering at the Downtown Women’s Center?
There are many great ways to get involved with DWC,
including assisting in our kitchen, Day Center, Residence,
and job training workshops. Please see our Volunteer
Opportunities Guide PDF for more information and additional
opportunities.
Is there an age limit for
volunteers?
Yes. Volunteers must be 18 years or older.
Because the serves an adult client population, we do not
have volunteer opportunities appropriate for minors. Under
certain circumstances and occasions (such as holiday
celebrations) volunteers under 18 may be able to volunteer
if accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. Please check
with Volunteer Associate Allison Bamberg at
Volunteer@DWCweb.org
for more information.
How do I get started as a volunteer? Visit our
Calendar to see all the available Volunteer
Opportunities. Fill out a Volunteer Application, indicating
the opportunities that interest you, and send your completed
application to Allison Bamberg, Volunteer Associate at
Volunteer@DWCweb.org
or by fax at (213) 680-0844. Sign up for the next open DWC
Orientation. (Some opportunities also require volunteers to
attend Volunteer Training.)
Can we volunteer as a group?
Yes! DWC has several types of group volunteer opportunities.
For most activities, the ideal group size is 8-12 people,
but we can accommodate up to a maximum of 25 individuals.
For groups larger than 25, special consideration will be
needed. For more information on our group activities, click
here. To get started as a group, fill out the group
application and email it to Volunteer Associate Allison
Bamberg at
Volunteer@DWCweb.org. You
can find the group application here.
I am interested in leading a
workshop or course for the Ladies (e.g., résumé workshop,
health education, art class). How do I apply?
Anyone interested in leading a workshop must first complete
the Downtown Women’s Center Orientation and Volunteer
Training. After attending both sessions, a volunteer can
then submit a workshop application to Volunteer Coordinator
Steven Alvarez.
Applications are accepted based on the
current needs of the organization, the quality of the
proposed curriculum, and the instructor’s experience. If an
application is accepted, a DWC staff member will contact the
volunteer to coordinate details for the workshop and provide
necessary support.
Please note that it may take 8-10 weeks to
accept a workshop, because DWC program is planned several
months in advance.
For more information,
visit our
Calendar to see all the available Volunteer
Opportunities and next DWC Orientation.
Are you currently accepting
applications for volunteer-led workshops?
Yes, we are currently accepting applications for our Job
Readiness courses in the Workforce Development Department.
DWC also accepts workshop applications on
a rolling basis. All accepted applications will be kept for
one year.
Do you approve volunteer hours for
service-learning or community service?
DWC accepts a limited number of students completing service
learning hours. Please note that all volunteers must be
at least 18 years old. For availability, please contact
Volunteer Coordinator Steven Alvarez at
StevenA@DWCweb.org,
and provide the following information:
• Name of university or college campus
• Year in school and declared major
• Name of professor and course
• Number of hours requested
• Any specific guidelines for service-learning hours
Opportunities for individuals seeking to
complete court-appointed community service hours are limited
and are not guaranteed. Please inquire by contacting
Volunteer Coordinator Steven Alvarez at
StevenA@DWCweb.org
before you begin the application process.
Where are you located?
We are located at 442 S. San Pedro Street in Los Angeles, CA
90013, on the corner of 5th Street and South San Pedro
Street.
You can find a map here.
Where should volunteers park?
On-site parking is not available to volunteers during
weekday business hours. Limited parking is available to
volunteers for weekend and evening opportunities on a
first-come, first-served basis. There are many other options
available for parking, including nearby parking lots or
meters.
Find out more information here.
2011
PRESIDENT'S VOLUNTEER SERVICE AWARD RECIPIENTS
BRONZE
Anne Pauline Warman
Barbara Chasse
Bonnie Sun
Bryce and friends
Capitol Group Companies
Cecilia Ngan
Chandra & Lal Families
Cheryl Rogers
Chris & Nancy Blackman
Donella Wilson
Edith Diaz
Gloria Teschner
Heidi Mezzatesta
Helenes Cooking Club
Hope for LA - Pacific Crossroads Church
Howard Sherman
Katherine Forster
Kim Jackson
Kimberly Clancy
Kiwanis
Lauren Frankel
Lisa and Friends
Lynn Hall Russell
Margaret Williamson
Matthias Connor
Mother's Kitchen- MA Center
Nancy Kim
Nancy Williams
Norma Barragan
Patricia McHugh
Patti Fischer
Shannon McCarthy
Shelli Herman
Shelly Strong
Stefanie Rico
Striving Angels
Telma Barreto Cruz
Ward AME Church
75%
Percentage
of days in the year in which the Learning Center was managed
by volunteers
6
Average number of Resident birthdays celebrated each
month by the Birthday Guild Volunteers
3
Hours each day volunteers serve as Kitchen Assistants
20
Number of women that meet with Case Management Interns
every week
5
Classes per week facilitated by Learning Center
Volunteers
30% Percentage
of shifts at MADE covered by volunteers every week
100
Number of different Cooking Clubs that prepared meals
throughout the year
71
Number of Residents served by volunteers through birthday
parties, meals, outings, and companionship
1,820Number of bags of clothing
sorted by volunteers & participants
35
Number of interns at DWC in 2011
12
Months out of the year that volunteers provided over 75%
of lunch meals
30,000
Hours that volunteers contributed to DWC in 2011
Over 2500!
Number of people who volunteered at DWC in 2011
Meet the Volunteer
Department
Margaux Helvey, Director of Community
& Corporate
Partnerships Steven Alvarez, Volunteer Coordinator Katie Escudero, Volunteer Coordinator Allison Bamberg, Volunteer Associate
Contact Allison Bamberg, Volunteer Associate, if you have
any questions; Volunteer@DWCweb.org
or (213)680-0600