VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

By The Malibu Times · Wed Jul 31 2002

AHIMSA INTERNATIONAL

Fundraising, grant writer and research needed for nonprofit in Topanga specializing in education on environmental and social issues. 455.9932

SEA SHEPHERD

Sea Shepherd Conservation Society in Malibu needs volunteers to table events, assemble press materials, filing, etc. 456.8986

JEWISH BIG BROTHERS

Jewish Big Brothers of Los Angeles needs Jewish men ages 21 - 65 to mentor youth. 323.761.8675

CHILDREN'S TUTORS

The Malibu office of School on Wheels needs volunteers to contribute an hour a week to tutor children of homeless families. Training is provided. 589.2642

WILDLIFE CENTER

The California Wildlife Center is looking for enthusiastic volunteers to work in wildlife rescue, animal care, building/construction and office work. 457.WILD

STUDENT NATURALISTS

Become a student naturalist volunteer at Charmlee Wilderness Park. Learn animal care and trail maintenance, and participate in camp-outs and tree planting. Qualifies for Malibu High School community service. 317.1364

MEALS-ON-WHEELS

The Santa Monica/Malibu, Pacific Palisades chapter of Meals-on-Wheels urgently needs volunteers to deliver meals to ill, elderly and other homebound people who request them. All training provided. 394.7558

BATTERED FAMILIES

Sojourn Services for battered women and their children needs volunteers for hotline, support groups, emergency response teams and court accompaniment. 264.6646, ext. 221

SUICIDE PREVENTION CENTER

New volunteers are needed to help staff 24-hour crisis line. No previous experience necessary. Bilingual volunteers especially needed. 751.5373

BLOOD RECIPIENTS

The American Red Cross seeks blood recipients and their families to speak to community groups to increase awareness of the need for blood donations. 213.739.5654

BIG BROTHERS

Men over 18 needed to mentor fatherless boys ages 6 - 12. 323.258.3333