EPIC LEGAL SERVICES

Antelope Valley	Azusa	Bell Gardens	Centinela	City of Commerce
Compton	Crenshaw	Downey	East Los Angeles	El Monte
Glendale	Hollywood	La Verne	Long Beach	Los Angeles
Lynwood	Montebello	Monterey park	North Hollywood	Pacoima
Panorama City	Pasadena	Saugus	South Central Los Angeles	South Central/Altadena
Torrance	Tujunga	Van Nuys

Antelope Valley TOP

Azusa TOP

Department/Agency:
            Azusa Police Department
Title:

Agency Hours:
            24 hrs/day, 7 days/wk
best time to call M-TH 7:00-5:30 p.m.
Agency Description:
            The Police Department is responsible for protecting the legal rights of individuals, aggressive crime fighting, and promoting community safety. The department's personnel dispatch and respond to calls for service, conduct investigations, testify in court, initiate public contacts, operate crime and drug prevention programs, administer for fire and humane services, etc.. The department focuses on efficient means of operation by use of advanced technology, scheduling practices, training of personnel and careful management of resources.              A volunteer is needed to assist the Account Specialist III with inventory and purchasing of supplies for the Police Dept.. Duties would involve stocking and replenishing supply cabinets and storerooms. The volunteer would also assist with accounts payable duties and budget preparation when time permitted.
Requirement /Commitment and Training:

Volunteer Orientation:
            The volunteer will receive training on a 1 to 1 basis from an experienced professional in the area of accounting and purchasing. Basic concepts of general office practices and procedures will be taught, as well as the fundamentals of government accounting, municipal code regulations and the requirements for operating in the public sector.
Additional Notes:

Bell Gardens TOP

Department/Agency:
            Volunteers in Service to Others (V.I.S.T.O.)
L.A. County Probation Department
Title:

Agency Hours:

Agency Description:
            The VISTO Program is a volunteer intake program. It serves as a liaison agency between the public and the Los Angeles County Probation Department. The purpose of the program is to provide volunteers to work as case aids to probation officers dealing with both adult and juvenile misdemeanors and felons. The goal of the program is to provide services such as tutoring and peer advisement to those individuals on probation and or in detention centers.                    Bell Gardens Intermediate School - FESP ( Family Enrichment and Support Program).

Assist with a joint program between the D.A. 's office, Probation, community organizations and Bell Gardens Intermediate School, to promote school attendance and deter juvenile delinquency by working with youth and their families.

Volunteers will be assigned to one of six schools in Bell Gardens, Montebello or La Mirada and will assist a Reserve Probation Officer with a caseload of 15 at risk youth. Other duties will include working directly with families, making home visits and maintaining case files.
Requirement /Commitment and Training:
            Students must attend a volunteer orientation and volunteer a minimum of five hours a week for the duration of 5 to 6 months. Volunteers must bring a 1" x 1" photo, a pen, and a CA license/I.D. to the orientation.
Volunteer Orientation:
            The orientation consists of a three hour session of training and a screening process.
Additional Notes:
            Please see the following records for more information on different volunteer camp opportunities

Centinela TOP

Department/Agency:
            Volunteers in Service to Others (V.I.S.T.O.)
L.A. County Probation Department
Title:

Agency Hours:

Agency Description:
            The VISTO Program is a volunteer intake program. It serves as a liaison agency between the public and the Los Angeles County Probation Department. The purpose of the program is to provide volunteers to work as case aids to probation officers dealing with both adult and juvenile misdemeanors and felons. The goal of the program is to provide services such as tutoring and peer advisement to those individuals on probation and or in detention centers.        Centinela Area Office

Need volunteers for basic clerical duties, narcotic testing and interviewing. Excellent learning opportunity for students.


Requirement /Commitment and Training:
            Students must attend a volunteer orientation and volunteer a minimum of five hours a week for the duration of 5 to 6 months. Volunteers must bring a 1" x 1" photo, a pen, and a CA license/I.D. to the orientation.
Volunteer Orientation:
            The orientation consists of a three hour session of training and a screening process.
Additional Notes:
            Please see the following records for more information on different volunteer camp opportunities

Centinela TOP

Department/Agency:
            Volunteers in Service to Others (V.I.S.T.O.)
L.A. County Probation Department
Title:

Agency Hours:

Agency Description:
            The VISTO Program is a volunteer intake program. It serves as a liaison agency between the public and the Los Angeles County Probation Department. The purpose of the program is to provide volunteers to work as case aids to probation officers dealing with both adult and juvenile misdemeanors and felons. The goal of the program is to provide services such as tutoring and peer advisement to those individuals on probation and or in detention centers.        S.T.E.P. Program-Centinela Office

Mentors needed for a new prevention program. Work one on one with a first time offender to give them a new direction and prevent future contact with the juvenile justice system. Opportunity to learn about probation procedures, as well as interactions with families, Community Based Organizations and the schools. Minimum six month commitment required.
Requirement /Commitment and Training:
            Students must attend a volunteer orientation and volunteer a minimum of five hours a week for the duration of 5 to 6 months. Volunteers must bring a 1" x 1" photo, a pen, and a CA license/I.D. to the orientation.
Volunteer Orientation:
            The orientation consists of a three hour session of training and a screening process.
Additional Notes:
            Please see the following records for more information on different volunteer camp opportunities

City of Commerce TOP

Department/Agency:
            Volunteers in Service to Others (V.I.S.T.O.)
L.A. County Probation Department
Title:

Agency Hours:

Agency Description:
            The VISTO Program is a volunteer intake program. It serves as a liaison agency between the public and the Los Angeles County Probation Department. The purpose of the program is to provide volunteers to work as case aids to probation officers dealing with both adult and juvenile misdemeanors and felons. The goal of the program is to provide services such as tutoring and peer advisement to those individuals on probation and or in detention centers.        Warner Brothers - Time to Read Program
Camp Gonzales in Calabasas - Time to Read Program
Dorthey Kirby Center in Commerce - Time to Read Program
Camp Scott/Scudder in Saugus - Time to Read Program
San Fernando Valley at Sylmar Juvenile Hall - Time to Read Program

Volunteers needed to tutor probationers. Training & materials provided.


Requirement /Commitment and Training:
            Students must attend a volunteer orientation and volunteer a minimum of five hours a week for the duration of 5 to 6 months. Volunteers must bring a 1" x 1" photo, a pen, and a CA license/I.D. to the orientation.
Volunteer Orientation:
            The orientation consists of a three hour session of training and a screening process.
Additional Notes:
            Please see the following records for more information on different volunteer camp opportunities

Compton TOP

Department/Agency:
            Volunteers in Service to Others (V.I.S.T.O.)
L.A. County Probation Department
Title:

Agency Hours:

Agency Description:
            The VISTO Program is a volunteer intake program. It serves as a liaison agency between the public and the Los Angeles County Probation Department. The purpose of the program is to provide volunteers to work as case aids to probation officers dealing with both adult and juvenile misdemeanors and felons. The goal of the program is to provide services such as tutoring and peer advisement to those individuals on probation and or in detention centers.                    El Nido Regional Job Training Center in Compton

Tutors needed to work with youth, ages 10-18 in all levels of reading and math. Hours needed are 4-6 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Monday through Thursday.

Location is 700 N. Bullis Rd. 1 block east of Long Beach Blvd., near Rosecrans
Requirement /Commitment and Training:
            Students must attend a volunteer orientation and volunteer a minimum of five hours a week for the duration of 5 to 6 months. Volunteers must bring a 1" x 1" photo, a pen, and a CA license/I.D. to the orientation.
Volunteer Orientation:
            The orientation consists of a three hour session of training and a screening process.
Additional Notes:
            Please see the following records for more information on different volunteer camp opportunities

Crenshaw TOP

Department/Agency:
            Volunteers in Service to Others (V.I.S.T.O.)
L.A. County Probation Department
Title:
            Investigations
Agency Hours:

Agency Description:
            The VISTO Program is a volunteer intake program. It serves as a liaison agency between the public and the Los Angeles County Probation Department. The purpose of the program is to provide volunteers to work as case aids to probation officers dealing with both adult and juvenile misdemeanors and felons. The goal of the program is to provide services such as tutoring and peer advisement to those individuals on probation and or in detention centers.        Crenshaw Area Office

In need of office help and casework assistance with adult caseload. Also, volunteers are needed to help with case load of investigations in the office and by telephone. This person would determine whether to close cases or not. Good opportunity to learn probation procedures.


Requirement /Commitment and Training:
            Students must attend a volunteer orientation and volunteer a minimum of five hours a week for the duration of 5 to 6 months. Volunteers must bring a 1" x 1" photo, a pen, and a CA license/I.D. to the orientation.
Volunteer Orientation:
            The orientation consists of a three hour session of training and a screening process.
Additional Notes:
            Please see the following records for more information on different volunteer camp opportunities

Crenshaw TOP

Department/Agency:
            Volunteers in Service to Others (V.I.S.T.O.)
L.A. County Probation Department
Title:

Agency Hours:

Agency Description:
            The VISTO Program is a volunteer intake program. It serves as a liaison agency between the public and the Los Angeles County Probation Department. The purpose of the program is to provide volunteers to work as case aids to probation officers dealing with both adult and juvenile misdemeanors and felons. The goal of the program is to provide services such as tutoring and peer advisement to those individuals on probation and or in detention centers.        Crenshaw Area Office

Clerical Administrative Assistant needed to assist probation officer in managing casework procedures. Excellent training opportunity. Must be at least 23 years old.


Requirement /Commitment and Training:
            Students must attend a volunteer orientation and volunteer a minimum of five hours a week for the duration of 5 to 6 months. Volunteers must bring a 1" x 1" photo, a pen, and a CA license/I.D. to the orientation.
Volunteer Orientation:
            The orientation consists of a three hour session of training and a screening process.
Additional Notes:
            Please see the following records for more information on different volunteer camp opportunities

Downey TOP

Department/Agency:
            Volunteers in Service to Others (V.I.S.T.O.)
L.A. County Probation Department
Title:

Agency Hours:
            Monday - Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Agency Description:
            The VISTO Program is a volunteer intake program. It serves as a liaison agency between the public and the Los Angeles County Probation Department. The purpose of the program is to provide volunteers to work as case aids to probation officers dealing with both adult and juvenile misdemeanors and felons. The goal of the program is to provide services such as tutoring and peer advisement to those individuals on probation and or in detention centers.                    In order to volunteer at any probation office or youth agency, volunteers must attend a VISTO orientation. Students that are interested in the area of probation can volunteer in a variety of areas, such as juvenile detention centers, probation departments, and youth camps. Placement in these areas depend on volunteer interest and skills. Volunteers will work under the supervision of a probation officer and or site supervisor, while helping with general office work, such as typing and filing.
Requirement /Commitment and Training:
            Students must attend a volunteer orientation and volunteer a minimum of five hours a week for the duration of 5 to 6 months. Volunteers must bring a 1" x 1" photo, a pen, and a CA license/I.D. to the orientation.
Volunteer Orientation:
            The orientation consists of a three hour session of training and a screening process.
Additional Notes:
            Please see the following records for more information on different volunteer camp opportunities

Downey TOP

Department/Agency:
            Volunteers in Service to Others (V.I.S.T.O.)
L.A. County Probation Department
Title:

Agency Hours:

Agency Description:
            The VISTO Program is a volunteer intake program. It serves as a liaison agency between the public and the Los Angeles County Probation Department. The purpose of the program is to provide volunteers to work as case aids to probation officers dealing with both adult and juvenile misdemeanors and felons. The goal of the program is to provide services such as tutoring and peer advisement to those individuals on probation and or in detention centers.        Media Relations at the Probation Headquarters in Downey

One volunteer needed for

1) Drafting press release
2) Reporting stories for departmental newsletters
3) Maintain database of media contacts
4) Journalism background desired.
Requirement /Commitment and Training:
            Students must attend a volunteer orientation and volunteer a minimum of five hours a week for the duration of 5 to 6 months. Volunteers must bring a 1" x 1" photo, a pen, and a CA license/I.D. to the orientation.
Volunteer Orientation:
            The orientation consists of a three hour session of training and a screening process.
Additional Notes:
            Please see the following records for more information on different volunteer camp opportunities

Downey TOP

Department/Agency:
            Volunteers in Service to Others (V.I.S.T.O.)
L.A. County Probation Department
Title:

Agency Hours:

Agency Description:
            The VISTO Program is a volunteer intake program. It serves as a liaison agency between the public and the Los Angeles County Probation Department. The purpose of the program is to provide volunteers to work as case aids to probation officers dealing with both adult and juvenile misdemeanors and felons. The goal of the program is to provide services such as tutoring and peer advisement to those individuals on probation and or in detention centers.            Communications Office

Interns needed to assist in producing Departmental publications. Some computer knowledge, graphics and journalism experience helpful.
Requirement /Commitment and Training:
            Students must attend a volunteer orientation and volunteer a minimum of five hours a week for the duration of 5 to 6 months. Volunteers must bring a 1" x 1" photo, a pen, and a CA license/I.D. to the orientation.
Volunteer Orientation:
            The orientation consists of a three hour session of training and a screening process.
Additional Notes:
            Please see the following records for more information on different volunteer camp opportunities

Downey TOP

Department/Agency:
            Volunteers in Service to Others (V.I.S.T.O.)
L.A. County Probation Department
Title:

Agency Hours:
            .
Agency Description:
            The VISTO Program is a volunteer intake program. It serves as a liaison agency between the public and the Los Angeles County Probation Department. The purpose of the program is to provide volunteers to work as case aids to probation officers dealing with both adult and juvenile misdemeanors and felons. The goal of the program is to provide services such as tutoring and peer advisement to those individuals on probation and or in detention centers.        VISTO Office

Volunteers needed to help with coordination of the department's volunteer program. Assist in organizing, recruiting or office assistance.
Requirement /Commitment and Training:
            Students must attend a volunteer orientation and volunteer a minimum of five hours a week for the duration of 5 to 6 months. Volunteers must bring a 1" x 1" photo, a pen, and a CA license/I.D. to the orientation.
Volunteer Orientation:
            The orientation consists of a three hour session of training and a screening process.
Additional Notes:
            Please see the following records for more information on different volunteer camp opportunities

East Los Angeles TOP

Department/Agency:
            One Stop Immigration and Educational Center
Title:

Agency Hours:
            Monday - Friday 9:00 to 5:00 p.m.
Agency Description:
            One Stop is a non-profit corporation accredited by the immigration and naturalization service. The center provides immigration services, some legal aid, consultations, and they also offer a variety of classes for immigrants interested in obtaining citizenship.     Volunteers will be exposed to processes required to obtain citizenship and permanent residency. Volunteers will be given the opportunity to assist with the classes given to immigrants interested in obtaining citizenship or residency. Volunteers will also be required to do some light office work, such as filing and typing. Volunteers will also have the opportunity to be paid for translations.
Requirement /Commitment and Training:
            Applicants must send resume and cover letter and must be required to commit for one quarter.
Volunteer Orientation:

Additional Notes:

East Los Angeles TOP

Department/Agency:
            Volunteers in Service to Others (V.I.S.T.O.)
L.A. County Probation Department
Title:

Agency Hours:

Agency Description:
            The VISTO Program is a volunteer intake program. It serves as a liaison agency between the public and the Los Angeles County Probation Department. The purpose of the program is to provide volunteers to work as case aids to probation officers dealing with both adult and juvenile misdemeanors and felons. The goal of the program is to provide services such as tutoring and peer advisement to those individuals on probation and or in detention centers.                    East Los Angeles Area Office - GAPP Unit (Gang Alternative Prevention Program)

Need volunteers to assist with casework. Very active position. Great learning opportunity.


Requirement /Commitment and Training:
            Students must attend a volunteer orientation and volunteer a minimum of five hours a week for the duration of 5 to 6 months. Volunteers must bring a 1" x 1" photo, a pen, and a CA license/I.D. to the orientation.
Volunteer Orientation:
            The orientation consists of a three hour session of training and a screening process.
Additional Notes:
            Please see the following records for more information on different volunteer camp opportunities

East Los Angeles TOP

Department/Agency:
            Volunteers in Service to Others (V.I.S.T.O.)
L.A. County Probation Department
Title:

Agency Hours:

Agency Description:
            The VISTO Program is a volunteer intake program. It serves as a liaison agency between the public and the Los Angeles County Probation Department. The purpose of the program is to provide volunteers to work as case aids to probation officers dealing with both adult and juvenile misdemeanors and felons. The goal of the program is to provide services such as tutoring and peer advisement to those individuals on probation and or in detention centers.                    East Los Angeles Area Office - GAPP Unit (Gang Alternative Prevention Program)

Asian volunteers needed to work with Asian youth as mentors.


Requirement /Commitment and Training:
            Students must attend a volunteer orientation and volunteer a minimum of five hours a week for the duration of 5 to 6 months. Volunteers must bring a 1" x 1" photo, a pen, and a CA license/I.D. to the orientation.
Volunteer Orientation:
            The orientation consists of a three hour session of training and a screening process.
Additional Notes:
            Please see the following records for more information on different volunteer camp opportunities

East Los Angeles TOP

Department/Agency:
            Volunteers in Service to Others (V.I.S.T.O.)
L.A. County Probation Department
Title:

Agency Hours:

Agency Description:
            The VISTO Program is a volunteer intake program. It serves as a liaison agency between the public and the Los Angeles County Probation Department. The purpose of the program is to provide volunteers to work as case aids to probation officers dealing with both adult and juvenile misdemeanors and felons. The goal of the program is to provide services such as tutoring and peer advisement to those individuals on probation and or in detention centers.                    Bike Repair Program in the East Los Angeles and South Central Los Angeles Areas

Volunteers with knowledge of bicycle repair needed to assist in teaching bicycle repair skills to youth. Also needed are donations of parts, tools, etc.
Requirement /Commitment and Training:
            Students must attend a volunteer orientation and volunteer a minimum of five hours a week for the duration of 5 to 6 months. Volunteers must bring a 1" x 1" photo, a pen, and a CA license/I.D. to the orientation.
Volunteer Orientation:
            The orientation consists of a three hour session of training and a screening process.
Additional Notes:
            Please see the following records for more information on different volunteer camp opportunities

El Monte TOP

Department/Agency:
            Volunteers in Service to Others (V.I.S.T.O.)
L.A. County Probation Department
Title:

Agency Hours:

Agency Description:
            The VISTO Program is a volunteer intake program. It serves as a liaison agency between the public and the Los Angeles County Probation Department. The purpose of the program is to provide volunteers to work as case aids to probation officers dealing with both adult and juvenile misdemeanors and felons. The goal of the program is to provide services such as tutoring and peer advisement to those individuals on probation and or in detention centers.                    San Gabriel Valley Office in El Monte

Gang Alternative Prevention program needs Chinese speaking volunteer to interact with elementary school students who are at risk.
Requirement /Commitment and Training:
            Students must attend a volunteer orientation and volunteer a minimum of five hours a week for the duration of 5 to 6 months. Volunteers must bring a 1" x 1" photo, a pen, and a CA license/I.D. to the orientation.
Volunteer Orientation:
            The orientation consists of a three hour session of training and a screening process.
Additional Notes:
            Please see the following records for more information on different volunteer camp opportunities

El Monte TOP

Department/Agency:
            Volunteers in Service to Others (V.I.S.T.O.)
L.A. County Probation Department
Title:

Agency Hours:

Agency Description:
            The VISTO Program is a volunteer intake program. It serves as a liaison agency between the public and the Los Angeles County Probation Department. The purpose of the program is to provide volunteers to work as case aids to probation officers dealing with both adult and juvenile misdemeanors and felons. The goal of the program is to provide services such as tutoring and peer advisement to those individuals on probation and or in detention centers.                    San Gabriel Valley Office in El Monte

Spanish speaking volunteers needed to assist with Gang Alternative Prevention program (GAPP). Work with at-risk youth to prevent further contact with the Juvenile Justice System. Active position.
Requirement /Commitment and Training:
            Students must attend a volunteer orientation and volunteer a minimum of five hours a week for the duration of 5 to 6 months. Volunteers must bring a 1" x 1" photo, a pen, and a CA license/I.D. to the orientation.
Volunteer Orientation:
            The orientation consists of a three hour session of training and a screening process.
Additional Notes:
            Please see the following records for more information on different volunteer camp opportunities

El Monte TOP

Department/Agency:
            Volunteers in Service to Others (V.I.S.T.O.)
L.A. County Probation Department
Title:

Agency Hours:
            .
Agency Description:
            The VISTO Program is a volunteer intake program. It serves as a liaison agency between the public and the Los Angeles County Probation Department. The purpose of the program is to provide volunteers to work as case aids to probation officers dealing with both adult and juvenile misdemeanors and felons. The goal of the program is to provide services such as tutoring and peer advisement to those individuals on probation and or in detention centers.                    La Madera Office in El Monte

Need assistance in General office work, filing, data entry, and Adult probation casework.


Requirement /Commitment and Training:
            Students must attend a volunteer orientation and volunteer a minimum of five hours a week for the duration of 5 to 6 months. Volunteers must bring a 1" x 1" photo, a pen, and a CA license/I.D. to the orientation.
Volunteer Orientation:
            The orientation consists of a three hour session of training and a screening process.
Additional Notes:
            Please see the following records for more information on different volunteer camp opportunities

Glendale TOP

Department/Agency:
            Glendale Police Department - Attn: Community Police Partnership (COPPS) Volunteer Office
Title:

Agency Hours:
            Volunteer hours are between 9:00 to 3:00 p.m.
Agency Description:
            Department's objective is in partnership with the community, to ensure a safe and peaceful place in which to visit, work, and live. We are committed to providing proactive law enforcement and high quality services to our diverse city.            Clerical work - answering phones, misc., filing, etc. at one of our community outreach substations. May lead to another more specialized position in other divisions if the individual is willing to commit to more time.
Requirement /Commitment and Training:
            Volunteers must commit to 2 quarters and 3 hours a week.
Volunteer Orientation:
            All applicants will be required to pass an initial interview followed by a routine background check. Upon acceptance, there will be a two hour orientation session covering basic phone/office procedures and a brief overview of the department. (Casual office attire and a professional manner, please).
Additional Notes:

Hollywood TOP

Department/Agency:
            Los Angeles Police Department (Jeopardy)
Title:

Agency Hours:

Agency Description:
            The objective of LAPD's Jeopardy Program is designed to assist "At Risk" kids (9-14 yrs) exit a downward spiral of poor school performance involvement with street gangs and low grade misdemeanor crimes. Our goal is to get these students back on track before the ruin their chances of succeeding in their academic careers.                  Looking for people to tutor jeopardy students in all school subjects as well as teach karate, Drama, Acting , and Dance lessons. Volunteers will also tutor in all basic Jr. High and High school subjects and coach basketball and other sports teams. We are flexible & open to your ideas. If you would like to start sessions in your area of expertise we will consider it.
Requirement /Commitment and Training:

Volunteer Orientation:
            An orientation outlining the jeopardy program and the program's goals will be provided by the officers in charge of the program.
Additional Notes:

La Verne TOP

Department/Agency:
            Volunteers in Service to Others (V.I.S.T.O.)
L.A. County Probation Department
Title:

Agency Hours:

Agency Description:
            The VISTO Program is a volunteer intake program. It serves as a liaison agency between the public and the Los Angeles County Probation Department. The purpose of the program is to provide volunteers to work as case aids to probation officers dealing with both adult and juvenile misdemeanors and felons. The goal of the program is to provide services such as tutoring and peer advisement to those individuals on probation and or in detention centers.        Camp Paige in La Verne

Volunteers needed for G.E.D. tutoring and counseling at fire camp.
Requirement /Commitment and Training:
            Students must attend a volunteer orientation and volunteer a minimum of five hours a week for the duration of 5 to 6 months. Volunteers must bring a 1" x 1" photo, a pen, and a CA license/I.D. to the orientation.
Volunteer Orientation:
            The orientation consists of a three hour session of training and a screening process.
Additional Notes:
            Please see the following records for more information on different volunteer camp opportunities

Long Beach TOP

Department/Agency:
            Volunteers in Service to Others (V.I.S.T.O.)
L.A. County Probation Department
Title:

Agency Hours:

Agency Description:
            The VISTO Program is a volunteer intake program. It serves as a liaison agency between the public and the Los Angeles County Probation Department. The purpose of the program is to provide volunteers to work as case aids to probation officers dealing with both adult and juvenile misdemeanors and felons. The goal of the program is to provide services such as tutoring and peer advisement to those individuals on probation and or in detention centers.                    Long Beach Area Office

Volunteers needed to assist with Gang Alternative Prevention program. Active position. Excellent training opportunity.

Requirement /Commitment and Training:
            Students must attend a volunteer orientation and volunteer a minimum of five hours a week for the duration of 5 to 6 months. Volunteers must bring a 1" x 1" photo, a pen, and a CA license/I.D. to the orientation.
Volunteer Orientation:
            The orientation consists of a three hour session of training and a screening process.
Additional Notes:
            Please see the following records for more information on different volunteer camp opportunities

Long Beach TOP

Department/Agency:
            Volunteers in Service to Others (V.I.S.T.O.)
L.A. County Probation Department
Title:

Agency Hours:
            .
Agency Description:
            The VISTO Program is a volunteer intake program. It serves as a liaison agency between the public and the Los Angeles County Probation Department. The purpose of the program is to provide volunteers to work as case aids to probation officers dealing with both adult and juvenile misdemeanors and felons. The goal of the program is to provide services such as tutoring and peer advisement to those individuals on probation and or in detention centers.        MAARYC Program

Volunteers needed to participate in a new prevention program in the city of Long Beach. Work with youth, ages 8 to 14 as mentors, tutors, and casework assistants to assist them in avoiding further contact with the Juvenile Justice System. Includes opportunities to work actively with Community Organizations, families and schools as well as to learn about the Probation Department.

Requirement /Commitment and Training:
            Students must attend a volunteer orientation and volunteer a minimum of five hours a week for the duration of 5 to 6 months. Volunteers must bring a 1" x 1" photo, a pen, and a CA license/I.D. to the orientation.
Volunteer Orientation:
            The orientation consists of a three hour session of training and a screening process.
Additional Notes:
            Please see the following records for more information on different volunteer camp opportunities

Long Beach TOP

Department/Agency:
            Volunteers in Service to Others (V.I.S.T.O.)
L.A. County Probation Department
Title:

Agency Hours:

Agency Description:
            The VISTO Program is a volunteer intake program. It serves as a liaison agency between the public and the Los Angeles County Probation Department. The purpose of the program is to provide volunteers to work as case aids to probation officers dealing with both adult and juvenile misdemeanors and felons. The goal of the program is to provide services such as tutoring and peer advisement to those individuals on probation and or in detention centers.                    Long Beach Area Office

Juvenile Supervision Unit needs volunteers who speak Cambodian, Vietnamese's and Laotian to assist in communicating with probationers and their families.
Requirement /Commitment and Training:
            Students must attend a volunteer orientation and volunteer a minimum of five hours a week for the duration of 5 to 6 months. Volunteers must bring a 1" x 1" photo, a pen, and a CA license/I.D. to the orientation.
Volunteer Orientation:
            The orientation consists of a three hour session of training and a screening process.
Additional Notes:
            Please see the following records for more information on different volunteer camp opportunities

Los Angeles TOP

Department/Agency:
            L.A.P.D. Hollenbeck Division
Title:

Agency Hours:
            Open 24 hours a day
Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Agency Description:
            To be a service to everyone in our community. In addition, our doors are always open for anyone who is interested in making our community a better place to live, work, and play. Volunteers have over 12 different types of job descriptions to choose from. These jobs range from: helping citizens at the police stations front desk, assisting detectives with administrative duties, citizens working crime surveillance, to a crisis response team that responds to aide trauma stricken citizens.
Requirement /Commitment and Training:

Volunteer Orientation:
            Training will be provided for front desk duties, translating for non-bilingual officers answering phones, and providing general administrative support, Orientation will also include introduction to all of the facilities at Hollenbeck and meeting officers.
Additional Notes:
            Next Volunteer Academy will be held in the Summer 1999. Volunteer positions are filled until then. Volunteer Academy is for 7 consecutive Saturdays and required to do 6-8 hours a month. Volunteers can submit an application now for the Summer Volunteer Academy positions.

Los Angeles TOP

Department/Agency:
            Los Angeles Police Department
Title:

Agency Hours:
            24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Agency Description:
            The Los Angeles Police Department is a law enforcement agency, the purpose is to protect and serve the community at-large in the Los Angeles area. It's goal is to deter and prevent crime, apprehend offenders, assist in the movement of traffic, and provide public service. The Los Angeles Police Department provides an opportunity for volunteers to learn skills that will help them assisting and providing referral services for the community.                 Volunteers can be placed at the station which is more convenient to them. Volunteers will be placed depending on the interest of the volunteer and how dedicated they are. Volunteers will help the agency sort out case files, with general office work such as filing, answering phones, and learning how to use the teletype. Volunteers will receive training in reading and writing reports. As a volunteer, you may be working with city employees, assisting in the area of missing person and public relations. After demonstrating consistency, a volunteer will be allowed to participate in police ride alongs.
Requirement /Commitment and Training:
            Students who volunteer must be consistent. The hourly requirement is four hours a week for the duration of one quarter. Volunteers need to attend an interview and will be given a background check prior to acceptance and training will be given by area personnel.
Volunteer Orientation:

Additional Notes:

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Department/Agency:
            East Los Angeles Sheriff's Department
Title:
            Coordinator
Agency Hours:
            24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Agency Description:
            The Sheriff's department is a law enforcement agency in East Los Angeles. The department's goal is to provide public service in the county of Los Angeles. The Sheriff's office is responsible for the apprehension of law offenders, and the prevention of crime.      Volunteers will assist the officers with a variety of duties, such as following up with phone calls and helping to translate for the community. Duties involve general office work, becoming familiar with police forms, inputting into the computer system, assisting in the dispatcher's and reception desk. If students volunteer for a quarter or more they will be able to ride along in a patrol car and observe the daily routine of police officers.
Requirement /Commitment and Training:
            Volunteers must be interested in the field of law enforcement. The agency requires consistency and dedication to the area of work. Students must volunteer for a minimum of four hours a week per quarter. Training will be provided.
Volunteer Orientation:

Additional Notes:

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Department/Agency:
            L.A.P.D. - Southwest Division Detectives Unit
Title:

Agency Hours:
            Monday - Friday 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Agency Description:
            L.A.P.D. is the major enforcement agency in the City of Los Angeles. It's goals is to deter and prevent crime, apprehend offenders, assist in the movement of traffic, and provide public service.                      Follow up on criminal cases. Evaluate the needs of callers and visitors. Refer to the correct detective. Assist in interpretation (Spanish if possible), perform other various duties as essentials are learned. Volunteers will also be filing, handling confidential records, and must be computer literate.
Requirement /Commitment and Training:
            Volunteers must limit at least one quarter. Students should be consistent and have the initiative to ask for a variety of duties. An introduction to personnel assignments, tour of the facility, written charts provided in some areas, and finally, supplemental on the job training as needed.
Volunteer Orientation:

Additional Notes:

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Department/Agency:
            Asian Pacific American Dispute Resolution Center of Los Angeles
Title:

Agency Hours:
            Monday - Friday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Agency Description:
            The Asian Pacific American Dispute Resolution Center of L.A. provides dispute resolution, mediation, telephone conciliation service to the Asian pacific American community and low income residents of Los Angeles. This center educates the public about mediation/alternative dispute resolution through outreach, consultations and mediation training. Assistance in a variety of Asian languages is also available through the center.             Volunteers will provide administrative assistance in monthly reports and maintaining case files. Volunteers will also make the initial client contacts via phone or interview. Volunteers will assist in the outreach and recruitment of other volunteers for the center and help to organize training sessions for these volunteers. Volunteers will also have the opportunity to work as caseworkers in mediation/telephone conciliation as well as performing general office work.
Requirement /Commitment and Training:
            Students will be expected to make the commitment of volunteering for 8 hours per week for at least 1 quarter (80 hours cumulative). Days and times of volunteering are flexible. There will be in-service training for intaking and administrative work provided. Students who are interested in becoming state certified volunteer mediators must attend a 30 hour training (offered by the center twice a year) and perform an additional 20 hours of supervised casework and mediation.
Volunteer Orientation:

Additional Notes:

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Department/Agency:
            Department of Corporations
Title:

Agency Hours:
            Monday thru Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Agency Description:
            Our objective is to explain the mechanics of the corporate securities law and provide information on basic rights afforded the investor under the California Corporate Securities Law.                  To assist the investigators in the enforcement division with the various tasks involving background investigations, disposal of evidence, obtain records from other agencies and other related work.
Requirement /Commitment and Training:

Volunteer Orientation:
            The intern will be teamed up with an experienced investigator who will instruct the intern in the tasks to be performed and the methods to be used. The investigator will provide the intern with literature as well as impart verbal information regarding the functions of the department and its regulatory laws of jurisdiction. The intern will go on the field assignments with other investigators and observe the duties of an investigator.
Additional Notes:

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Department/Agency:
            El Rescate
Title:
            Social Services Director
Agency Hours:
            Monday - Friday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Agency Description:
            El Rescate provides legal and social services to Central American refugees, as well as human rights advocacy for people in El Salvador. The Legal Department works with political asylum applications for the U.S. and Canada, and arranges for the release of refugees from INS detention. There is also a shelter for the homeless in the Downtown Pico-union district. The Social Services department distributes food and clothing and offers ESL classes to Central American refugees. The Human Rights Department provides current information about human rights in El Salvador. They also provide an emergency response network which is activated when a person is abducted in El Salvador.                    The positions available for volunteers are: 1) legal clinic paralegal 2) social services assistant 3) ESL teacher 4) compilation editor 5) newspaper classifier 6) clippings classifier 7) bookkeeper 8) food program helpers

Each volunteer position will receive information consisting of requirements and explanations of duties.
Requirement /Commitment and Training:

Volunteer Orientation:

Additional Notes:

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Department/Agency:
            Inner City Law Center
Title:

Agency Hours:
            Monday - Friday 9:00 to 5:00 p.m.
Agency Description:
            Inner City Law Center provides advocacy and legal assistance without charge to the homeless and indigent persons of the skid row district of Los Angeles. The volunteer advocate would mainly assist in client intake processing. This involves interviewing clients and attempting to solve their problem with a phone call. More extensive assistance is sometimes required. Volunteers occasionally assist attorneys in the preparation of litigation papers and other miscellaneous tasks. Not all students work on advocates. Appropriate tasks will be assigned according to the individual skills.
Requirement /Commitment and Training:
            At least one quarter, one day per week.
Volunteer Orientation:
            Orientation is provided with an intake manual which thoroughly describes the intake efforts. The manual remains as a reference as well as the availability of staff.
Additional Notes:

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Department/Agency:
            Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles
Title:
            Pro Bono Coordinator
Agency Hours:
            9:00 to 5:00 p.m.
Agency Description:
            Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles has five offices throughout the Los Angeles area and one is located in the East L.A. area. The agency provided legal assistance to low income persons (families) throughout the county. The agency is staffed by attorneys and their staff who are experienced in servicing the special needs of the poor and working poor. The legal services that are available to the community are in housing, government benefits such as welfare, social security, and medical, immigration, homeownership, family law, consumer law, employment law, and community economic development                        Student volunteers who are interested in volunteering with the Legal Aid Foundation would be working closely with attorneys, assisting with legal research, and helping to interview with clients. Volunteers are urgently needed for special projects. Asian Community Project which volunteers will be working with an attorney helping clients with family law problems. You will get experience from interviewing clients to research and writing briefs and motions on behalf of the clients. Bilingual in API preferred. Battered Immigrant Women's Project will involve in helping women both to obtain relief from harassment and to navigate the immigration process. Volunteers will prepare for hearings, prepare witnesses, and complete applications. Spanish fluency is helpful. (Attorney Fregoso's project out of the East Los Angeles Office)
Requirement /Commitment and Training:
            Volunteers must submit a resume. Students should be serious and committed volunteers, willing to commit themselves for two quarters or more, with the minimum of 10-15 hours per week. Spanish speaking volunteers are especially welcome since they will be working with the Spanish speaking community. Volunteers must be juniors and seniors who can follow instructions with minimal supervision.
Volunteer Orientation:

Additional Notes:
            The Administration Office is located at 1102 Crenshaw Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90019.

Additional volunteer duties are discussed in detail following this recordH

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Department/Agency:
            Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles
Asian Clinics
Title:
            Pro Bono Coordinator
Agency Hours:

Agency Description:
            The Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles has a number of opportunities for law students which offer practical experiences as well as the chance to benefit low-income persons from all around Los Angeles. Following is a list of opportunities by area. If you don't see anything that interests you, we may be able to design a project.               Legal Aid holds a number of walk-in clinics within the community organizations in the various Asian Pacific Islander communities (e.g. at the Chinatown Service Center, Search to Involve Pilipino Americans, Korean Immigrant Workers Advocates, etc.) The clinics are conducted on compunctions with the Asian Pacific American Legal Center and allow clients to get help with problems in a range of areas: consumer, employment, family, government benefits, housing and immigration. Volunteers would interview clients, do some legal research, identify issues and try to resolve problems.
Requirement /Commitment and Training:

Volunteer Orientation:

Additional Notes:

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Department/Agency:
            Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles
Community Economic Development
Title:
            Pro Bono Coordinator
Agency Hours:

Agency Description:
            The Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles has a number of opportunities for law students which offer practical experiences as well as the chance to benefit low-income persons from all around Los Angeles. Following is a list of opportunities by area. If you don't see anything that interests you, we may be able to design a project.               Law students can help community residents learn skills that will make a long term impact on their lives: How to incorporate and maintain non-profit organizations, how to develop business ventures, the ins and outs of multifamily residential and commercial development, and how to create homeownership opportunities.
Requirement /Commitment and Training:

Volunteer Orientation:

Additional Notes:

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Department/Agency:
            Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles
Debt Crisis Clinic
Title:
            Pro Bono Coordinator
Agency Hours:

Agency Description:
            The Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles has a number of opportunities for law students which offer practical experiences as well as the chance to benefit low-income persons from all around Los Angeles. Following is a list of opportunities by area. If you don't see anything that interests you, we may be able to design a project.               Legal Aid currently runs a debt crisis clinic out of our West office. Law students can do a pre-bankruptcy counseling, an analysis of the client's financial situation and offer a recommendation of what (if anything) the client can do. Sometimes just letting clients know that they can't be jailed for debts provides a tremendous relief. Occasional workshops and presentations on money managements are made at selected sites within the community.
Requirement /Commitment and Training:

Volunteer Orientation:

Additional Notes:

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Department/Agency:
            Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles
Domestic Violence and Family Law Clinics
Title:
            Pro Bono Coordinator
Agency Hours:

Agency Description:
            The Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles has a number of opportunities for law students which offer practical experiences as well as the chance to benefit low-income persons from all around Los Angeles. Following is a list of opportunities by area. If you don't see anything that interests you, we may be able to design a project.               One of our family law attorneys once referred to our courthouse clinics as emergency rooms: clients come in "bleeding" and we get them stabilized. Law students who at our domestic violence clinic in the Santa Monica Courthouse will help victims of domestic violence obtain restraining orders, custody and visitation orders, child support orders, and other relief under the Domestic Violence Prevention Act. Law students who work in our family law problems, including spousal and child abuse, custody/visitation, child support, restraining orders and child abduction. All of the clinics provide excellent opportunities for client and developing the skills required to handle emergency situations.
Requirement /Commitment and Training:

Volunteer Orientation:

Additional Notes:

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Department/Agency:
            Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles
Eviction Defense Center
Title:
            Pro Bono Coordinator
Agency Hours:

Agency Description:
            The Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles has a number of opportunities for law students which offer practical experiences as well as the chance to benefit low-income persons from all around Los Angeles. Following is a list of opportunities by area. If you don't see anything that interests you, we may be able to design a project.               Like our family law clinics, the Eviction Defense Center is something of an emergency room: clients who have been evicted from their homes gather every morning at our Central Office. Law students can help with just about everything from doing research, to preparing answers to the unlawful detainers, to preparing and compelling discovery, learning civil procedure and evidence rules, doing T.R.O's and ex-parte appearances and fighting slum lords, to going to court (everything but actually arguing the case before the judge). Students who want to learn a lot in a short amount of time and with maximum client contact will want to sign up for a stint at the EDC.
Requirement /Commitment and Training:

Volunteer Orientation:

Additional Notes:

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Department/Agency:
            Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles
Government Benefits
Title:
            Pro Bono Coordinator
Agency Hours:

Agency Description:
            The Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles has a number of opportunities for law students which offer practical experiences as well as the chance to benefit low-income persons from all around Los Angeles. Following is a list of opportunities by area. If you don't see anything that interests you, we may be able to design a project.               Our Government Benefits Unit is facing an especially difficult task meeting the needs of all the people who are affected by the new welfare and other legislation. Law students can help interview clients who have problems obtaining or keeping their benefits (General Relief, SSI, AFDC, etc.), identify and research issues and negotiate solutions or represent clients at hearings at the administrative level.
Requirement /Commitment and Training:

Volunteer Orientation:

Additional Notes:

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Department/Agency:
            Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles
Homeownership/Individual Rights
Title:
            Pro Bono Coordinator
Agency Hours:

Agency Description:
            The Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles has a number of opportunities for law students which offer practical experiences as well as the chance to benefit low-income persons from all around Los Angeles. Following is a list of opportunities by area. If you don't see anything that interests you, we may be able to design a project.               The work in this area primarily involves protecting the rights of homeowners. Law students can help prevent the loss of the clients home or the loss of equity in the property by preventing or canceling unconscionable loan transactions, forged deeds, fraudulent foreclosures, and unlawful lending practices. They will also help remove unlawful liens against property, confront elder financial abuse problems, unqualified home-improvement contractors, and generally protect homeowners from the various schemes and scams that operate to deprive clients of their home. Additionally law students can assist people to seal or expunge the past misdemeanor criminal record which may be preventing them from getting a job and help victims of crime file a claim with the State Board of Control.
Requirement /Commitment and Training:

Volunteer Orientation:

Additional Notes:

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Department/Agency:
            Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles
Vocational School Projects
Title:
            Pro Bono Coordinator
Agency Hours:

Agency Description:
            The Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles has a number of opportunities for law students which offer practical experiences as well as the chance to benefit low-income persons from all around Los Angeles. Following is a list of opportunities by area. If you don't see anything that interests you, we may be able to design a project.               LAFLA provides help to former vocational school students who were defrauded by vocational schools but still must repay one or more loans to the federal government. A law student would provide assistance to these former students in getting their loans written off and their credit cleared.
Requirement /Commitment and Training:

Volunteer Orientation:

Additional Notes:

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Department/Agency:
            Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles
Workers' Rights Clinics
Title:
            Pro Bono Coordinator
Agency Hours:

Agency Description:
            The Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles has a number of opportunities for law students which offer practical experiences as well as the chance to benefit low-income persons from all around Los Angeles. Following is a list of opportunities by area. If you don't see anything that interests you, we may be able to design a project.               In our Workers' Rights clinics, law students will have hands on experience in interviewing clients, writing demand letters to employers, writing briefs and representing clients at hearings. If you are interested in beginning a case and following it through to the hearing and appeal stages, the Workers' Rights Clinic is the Place for you!
Requirement /Commitment and Training:

Volunteer Orientation:

Additional Notes:

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Department/Agency:
            Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund (MALDEF)
Title:

Agency Hours:
            Monday - Friday 8:30 to 5:30 p.m.
Agency Description:
            The Mexican American Legal Defense & Educational Fund was founded in San Antonio, Texas in 1968, following the decades of discrimination and violations of the civil rights of Mexican Americans. MALDEF is a national, nonprofit organization whose principal objective is to promote and protect the civil rights of the Hispanics living in the United States. Throughout the years, MALDEF has been set the forefront of civil rights litigation, setting precedents in many cases and enabling new systems to elect officials, hire employees and educate our children. Today MALDEF continues to expand opportunities for Hispanics, allowing them to become full, productive members of our society.                There are 4 programs that volunteers may work with: Education Program:    ensures equal educational opportunities for Hispanics by gaining equal allocation of school district resources and maintaining programs that assist students with limited English-speaking abilities and curb the high Hispanic dropout rate. Employment Program: expands job opportunities for Hispanics by eliminating barriers that prevent Hispanics from being hired and from moving into the management ranks, protecting the fights of Hispanic employees under new immigration law, and challenging English-only rules in the workplace. Political Access Program: enhances Hispanic participation and influence in the political process by replacing discriminatory election systems with those that better serve the Hispanic community and by eliminating voter registration practices. Immigrant's Rights Program: protect the civil rights of Hispanic Americans and the immigrant poor.
Requirement /Commitment and Training:
            No specific major is required to volunteer. Volunteer work depends on the interests of the volunteer and on which of the programs he/she chooses to work with. MALDEF is very flexible with volunteers and their work will be formed around the hours most convenient for the volunteer. Junior and Senior status is suggested. Volunteers should be willing to commit at least three hours a week per quarter. Volunteers need to send a resume and cover letter with a writing letter prior to volunteering.
Volunteer Orientation:

Additional Notes:

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Department/Agency:
            National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP)
Title:

Agency Hours:
            Monday - Friday 9:00 to 5:00 p.m.
Agency Description:
            The center provides legal services on various kinds of discrimination related to employment, housing, police abuse and other forms of civil rights services for minorities.                  Volunteers who are interested in the field of civil rights law will have the opportunity to assist the center with general office work, such as filing, and word processing. Volunteers will be assigned to work with staff, the public, and to do legal research, and compliant investigations.
Requirement /Commitment and Training:
            Volunteers must be committed to the field of law and adhere to the purpose of the community agency. Volunteers are requested to work a minimum of four hours a week. Training will be provided.
Volunteer Orientation:

Additional Notes:

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Department/Agency:
            National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials
Title:

Agency Hours:
            Monday -Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 a.m.
Agency Description:
            NALEO is a non-profit and non-partisan agency which conducts civic affairs programs on behalf of the Latino community. It's purpose is to provide information on the U.S. citizenship process. NALEO promotes and helps legal residents of California to become U.S. citizens.              Students will assist with the intake of potential legal permanent residents and will provide information on the naturalization process. Students will gain valuable knowledge in the area of naturalization. Duties will also include general office work, such as inputting data into the word processor; assisting in research to keep updated with current changes in the area of citizenship.
Requirement /Commitment and Training:
            Volunteers should be interested in the field of citizenship and be interested in helping the community. Students are requested to commit themselves to fifteen hours a week, and be willing to volunteer at least one full quarter. NALEO will provide all of the necessary training.
Volunteer Orientation:

Additional Notes:

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Department/Agency:
            The Los Angeles City Attorney's Office
Title:

Agency Hours:

Agency Description:
            The Los Angeles City Attorney has offices in 12 locations throughout the city. The attorneys appear in all courts of the State of California, the federal courts and U.S. Supreme Court, as well as before a large number of state and federal regulatory and administrative agencies. The City Attorney's office is divided into three different branches: Criminal Branch, Civil Branch, and the Special Operations Branch. (Please see "Additional Notes" for more information) Each of these branches handle thousands of cases and encompass different areas of interest.               Volunteer activities depend on the area of interest.
Requirement /Commitment and Training:
            All volunteers are required to commit at least 3 hours a week for one or more quarters.
Volunteer Orientation:

Additional Notes:
            The Criminal Branch consists of the Gang, Family Violence, and the Victim-Witness Units. The Civil Branch Unit consists of the Airport, Employee Relations, Financial Services, General Counsel, Harbor, Housing and Community, Land Use, Legislative Services, Liability, Pensions, Police and Fire Services, Real Property and Environment, Special Litigation and Public Works, Water and Power, and Workers Compensation Divisions. The Special Operations Branch consists of the Consumer Protection, Environmental Protection, Housing Enforcement, and Special Enforcement's Sections.

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Department/Agency:
            Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office
Title:
            Recruitment Coordinator
Agency Hours:
            Monday - Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Agency Description:
            The District Attorney's Office arrests, processes, and investigates felony criminal cases for protection in the Los Angeles County. Cases that the District Attorney deals with are embezzlement, fraud of more than $100,000, theft, burglary, narcotics, violations, murder, robbery, etc.                    As an undergraduate intern, students have the opportunity to learn about the criminal justice system first hand. They work closely with all levels of staff, from deputy district attorneys to investigators to support staff, as well as have contact with other court staff. An undergraduate intern working in one of our branch or area offices, special units or Bureau of Investigation can be expected to assist with any of the following duties: Collection and analyzing statistics, doing research and special studies on issues affecting individual cases, assembling reports, documents or manuals for distribution, contacting witnesses - civilian and law enforcement regarding court dates, assembling case evidence notebooks, performing any related clerical work as required.
Other Volunteer opportunities are: Deputy District Attorney, Senior Law Clerk, Law Clerk Intern, Paralegal Intern, and Undergraduate Intern.
Requirement /Commitment and Training:
            Volunteers must be serious and committed students and be able to commit to 1-3 quarters. Volunteers must be interested in the legal/investigation field. Priority will be given to Criminal Justice and Political Science Majors. A background check will also be given and training will be provided.
Volunteers must send in a resume and cover letter stating the interest of volunteer placement to the above address or fax number.
Volunteer Orientation:

Additional Notes:

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Department/Agency:
            Barrio Action Center
Title:

Agency Hours:
            Monday - Friday from 8 to 1 (regular programs) and 1 to 5 (latch-key program)
Agency Description:
            The center offers a variety of programs and services aimed at building the competency and positive self-image of adolescents and young adults, many of whom have been in detention homes or Prisula, on drugs, or in gangs. The young men and women who go through the program leave armed with the basic education, social skills and restored dignity they need to acquire a job and become positive role models for others.                     Volunteers who are interested in helping out underprivileged youth will be able to assist the center in its tutoring, counseling, personal development, employability training, alternative education, and after school activities. Volunteers will be working one-on-one with youth. Volunteers are needed with good Mathematics and English skills. Volunteers are also needed to teach ESL (Spanish).
Requirement /Commitment and Training:
            Volunteers must be committed and patient individuals who are willing to dedicate themselves to the embetterment of troubled youth. Volunteers are required to work at least three hours per week. Training will be provided.
Volunteer Orientation:

Additional Notes:

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Department/Agency:
            David W. Kenyon Juvenile Justice Center
Title:

Agency Hours:
            Monday - Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Agency Description:
            The Northeast Juvenile Justice Center serves the greater East Los Angeles area. The Center brings together under one roof all the major criminal justice and related agencies. The Center has a Case Review Panel comprised of representative from probation, law enforcement, schools and D.C.S.C.S. Counseling and referral services are also provided to families with children who are truant, who are runaways, and/or incorrigible (high risk youth). The Center provides encouragement and assistance to the community and its youth by providing delinquency prevention activities, such as rap sessions. The Center is utilized for diverting juvenile offenders from the court system, whenever it appears that this will be an effective action.             Volunteers who are interested in the field of rehabilitation and youth, will have the opportunity to assist with probation officers and the youth. Upon request, volunteers can learn interviewing techniques, court procedures, initial investigation techniques. But, overall volunteers will be helping with general office work, such as typing and filing.
Requirement /Commitment and Training:
            Volunteers must be sensitive to the needs & concerns of the youth that they will be working with. Volunteers must be able to volunteer the minimum of four hours per week.
Volunteer Orientation:

Additional Notes:

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Department/Agency:
            Volunteers in Service to Others (V.I.S.T.O.)
L.A. County Probation Department
Title:

Agency Hours:

Agency Description:
            The VISTO Program is a volunteer intake program. It serves as a liaison agency between the public and the Los Angeles County Probation Department. The purpose of the program is to provide volunteers to work as case aids to probation officers dealing with both adult and juvenile misdemeanors and felons. The goal of the program is to provide services such as tutoring and peer advisement to those individuals on probation and or in detention centers.        Juvenile Courts - Throughout L.A. county

Volunteers who are interested learning about the court process are needed to fill out paperwork, interview clients, and assist court officers. Excellent opportunity to observe Juvenile Court. Great need is in the Inglewood courts.
For Pomona, Compton, Downey, Long Beach, and Kenyon Juvenile Justice Center courts.
Requirement /Commitment and Training:
            Students must attend a volunteer orientation and volunteer a minimum of five hours a week for the duration of 5 to 6 months. Volunteers must bring a 1" x 1" photo, a pen, and a CA license/I.D. to the orientation.
Volunteer Orientation:
            The orientation consists of a three hour session of training and a screening process.
Additional Notes:
            Please see the following records for more information on different volunteer camp opportunities

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Department/Agency:
            Volunteers in Service to Others (V.I.S.T.O.)
L.A. County Probation Department
Title:

Agency Hours:

Agency Description:
            The VISTO Program is a volunteer intake program. It serves as a liaison agency between the public and the Los Angeles County Probation Department. The purpose of the program is to provide volunteers to work as case aids to probation officers dealing with both adult and juvenile misdemeanors and felons. The goal of the program is to provide services such as tutoring and peer advisement to those individuals on probation and or in detention centers.        Juvenile Courts - Throughout L.A. county

Volunteers who are interested learning about the court process are needed to fill out paperwork, interview clients, and assist court officers. Excellent opportunity to observe Juvenile Court. Great need is in the Inglewood courts.

For Northeast Juvenile Justice Center, San Fernando Valley Juvenile Hall, Central Juvenile Hall and Pasadena courts.
Requirement /Commitment and Training:
            Students must attend a volunteer orientation and volunteer a minimum of five hours a week for the duration of 5 to 6 months. Volunteers must bring a 1" x 1" photo, a pen, and a CA license/I.D. to the orientation.
Volunteer Orientation:
            The orientation consists of a three hour session of training and a screening process.
Additional Notes:
            Please see the following records for more information on different volunteer camp opportunities

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Department/Agency:
            Volunteers in Service to Others (V.I.S.T.O.)
L.A. County Probation Department
Title:

Agency Hours:

Agency Description:
            The VISTO Program is a volunteer intake program. It serves as a liaison agency between the public and the Los Angeles County Probation Department. The purpose of the program is to provide volunteers to work as case aids to probation officers dealing with both adult and juvenile misdemeanors and felons. The goal of the program is to provide services such as tutoring and peer advisement to those individuals on probation and or in detention centers.        Investigator aides - Central Jail Location

Volunteers needed to interview defendants and inmates at jail or courthouse, obtain information for investigative reports,check criminal DMV and court records through computer systems.

Must have good organizational skills, good reasoning abilities, be mature and dependable.
Requirement /Commitment and Training:
            Students must attend a volunteer orientation and volunteer a minimum of five hours a week for the duration of 5 to 6 months. Volunteers must bring a 1" x 1" photo, a pen, and a CA license/I.D. to the orientation.
Volunteer Orientation:
            The orientation consists of a three hour session of training and a screening process.
Additional Notes:
            Please see the following records for more information on different volunteer camp opportunities

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Department/Agency:
            City Hall Program
Volunteer Center of L.A.
Title:

Agency Hours:
            Monday - Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Agency Description:
            The City Hall Volunteer Center of Los Angeles, is a volunteer agency that places volunteers in various volunteer positions in the City of Los Angeles. Examples of potential city departments where volunteers are placed are: The city attorneys office, the fire department, city council, city parks, animal shelters and other public works departments.            Duties will vary based on the department of interest. Duties can range from general office work, to assisting in evaluation of proposed legislation. Volunteers can do research work on special projects, gather information, referrals, and contact or assist constituents.
Requirement /Commitment and Training:
            Students must be serious and committed. Volunteers must be consistent and be able to volunteer 1-3 quarters. The required number of volunteer hours may vary based on the various departmental agencies. Training will be provided.
Volunteer Orientation:

Additional Notes:

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Department/Agency:
            Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office - Victim Witness Assistance Program
Title:

Agency Hours:
            Monday - Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Agency Description:
            The Victim-Witness Assistance program is a state funded program which provides comprehensive services for victims of a violent crime. The program provides state compensation in the form of administrative and monetary relief. The program encourages the participation of the victims to assist in the prosecution of criminals.                    Volunteers will help the program staff by providing assistance in the determination and assessment of the victim's needs, information on victim's rights, and victim of crime compensation assistance. Volunteers will answer inquiries from the public regarding victim compensation, explain court procedures, and refer victims to appropriate community agencies. Also, volunteers will provide general office and clerical assistance.
Requirement /Commitment and Training:
            Students should be committed to the minimum of four hours a week, for two consecutive quarters. Orientation and job training are provided. There is a specific need for bilingual students. All volunteers must consent to a past criminal record check. Clearance takes about 4-8 weeks for background check to be completed. Volunteers are encouraged to apply a quarter before if volunteering for credit.
Volunteer Orientation:

Additional Notes:

Montebello TOP

Department/Agency:
            California Youth Authority East L.A. Area Office
Title:

Agency Hours:
            Monday - Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Agency Description:
            As part of the Juvenile Justice System, the East Los Angeles Parole Office supervises approximately 300 youthful offenders who have completed an average of 27 months in a youth facility. We continue the rehabilitation of our wards and maintain community safety.                    A Parole Volunteer, under the direction of parole staff will assist and prepare forms and drug paraphernalia for the substance abuse participants in the following manner: The volunteer will fill out all clinical information in the request for urine examination by the laboratory. Prepare all labeling of urine specimen containers. Will assist in the acquiring of urine specimens from the substance abuse participants. Will assist in the eye and skin examination administered for the purpose of possible substance abuse. The volunteer will assist the parole staff in developing community resources, such as schools, social services, mental health agencies, and outside residential placements. Their duties will include the following but are not limited to: drug testing, peer counseling, home contacts, community assessment reports, record keeping (attendance, filing, preparing of statistical data), attend counseling group sessions, ride along with parole staff during home contacts and interviews
Requirement /Commitment and Training:
            1 quarter and 10+ hours a week.
Volunteer Orientation:
            Each volunteer is given an orientation from both a supervising parole agent, and once assigned by a field parole agent. The orientation provides the volunteer with general information and guidelines to the position and responsibilities.
Additional Notes:

Montebello TOP

Department/Agency:
            Volunteers in Service to Others (V.I.S.T.O.)
L.A. County Probation Department
Title:

Agency Hours:

Agency Description:
            The VISTO Program is a volunteer intake program. It serves as a liaison agency between the public and the Los Angeles County Probation Department. The purpose of the program is to provide volunteers to work as case aids to probation officers dealing with both adult and juvenile misdemeanors and felons. The goal of the program is to provide services such as tutoring and peer advisement to those individuals on probation and or in detention centers.                    La Merced Intermediate School - Montebello

Assist staff and probation reserve officer, working directly with youth in community and school projects. Need organizational skills.
Requirement /Commitment and Training:
            Students must attend a volunteer orientation and volunteer a minimum of five hours a week for the duration of 5 to 6 months. Volunteers must bring a 1" x 1" photo, a pen, and a CA license/I.D. to the orientation.
Volunteer Orientation:
            The orientation consists of a three hour session of training and a screening process.
Additional Notes:
            Please see the following records for more information on different volunteer camp opportunities

Monterey Park TOP

Department/Agency:
            Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department
Title:

Agency Hours:
            Operations 24 hours - Media/Admin. 6:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Agency Description:
            The Community Affairs Bureau is responsible for handling the Sheriff's Department's relations with members of the public and the media.                Volunteers, preferably Journalism students, are needed to assist with drafting and editing press advisories, press releases, and various other forms of correspondence. Handling of telephone inquiries is also an area in which assistance is needed.
Requirement /Commitment and Training:
            Volunteers must commit to 2 quarters and 5 to 10 hours a week.
Volunteer Orientation:
            An introduction to the Sheriff's Department's organization and structure, a familiarization with the Bureau and it's policies and procedures, and a "Buddy" will be included.
Additional Notes:

Monterey Park TOP

Department/Agency:
            County of Los Angeles Sheriff's Department Headquarters (Sherman Block)
Title:

Agency Hours:
            24 hours a day,7 hours a week
Agency Description:
            The Sheriff's Department is a law enforcement agency. Volunteers will assist officers with a variety of duties, such as following up with phone calls and helping to translate for the community. Department's goal is to provide public service in the community. The Sheriff's office is responsible for the comprehension of law offenders, and the prevention of crime.            Volunteers will assist the duties that involve general office work, becoming familiar with police forms, inputting into the computer system, and assisting in the dispatcher's and reception desk. If students volunteer for more than one quarter they will be able to ride along in a patrol care and observe the daily routine of police officers.
Requirement /Commitment and Training:

Volunteer Orientation:
            Volunteers must be interested in the field of law enforcement. The agency requires consistency and dedication to the area of work. Students must volunteer for a minimum of 4 hours a week per quarter. Training will be provided. Volunteers should fill out the application prior to calling and be sent to Ms. Reardon at the Whittier Office to speed up process
Additional Notes:
            Volunteers may also contact the agency by this address:
Whittier Office Special Programs
11515 S. Colima Rd., Bldg. A
Whittier, CA 90604

Monterey park TOP

Department/Agency:
            Volunteers in Service to Others (V.I.S.T.O.)
L.A. County Probation Department
Title:

Agency Hours:

Agency Description:
            The VISTO Program is a volunteer intake program. It serves as a liaison agency between the public and the Los Angeles County Probation Department. The purpose of the program is to provide volunteers to work as case aids to probation officers dealing with both adult and juvenile misdemeanors and felons. The goal of the program is to provide services such as tutoring and peer advisement to those individuals on probation and or in detention centers.        Mujeres y Hombres Nobeles - Monterey Park

An alternative education school needs:

Tutors and mentors to work with students on probation and assist teachers in the classroom. Work with probation officer on-site.
Requirement /Commitment and Training:
            Students must attend a volunteer orientation and volunteer a minimum of five hours a week for the duration of 5 to 6 months. Volunteers must bring a 1" x 1" photo, a pen, and a CA license/I.D. to the orientation.
Volunteer Orientation:
            The orientation consists of a three hour session of training and a screening process.
Additional Notes:
            Please see the following records for more information on different volunteer camp opportunities

North Hollywood TOP

Department/Agency:
            Legal Center of Hermandad Mexicana Nacional
Title:
            Director
Agency Hours:
            Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Agency Description:
            The Legal Center of Hermandad Mexicana Nacional provides free and low cost legal services to undocumented immigrant workers and their families, as well as other low income families.                      Volunteers would assist the paralegals and attorneys in case management and contracts. Volunteers will be able to conduct interviews, case investigations, prepare correspondence and documents, computer input, answer phones, and assist in law library.
Requirement /Commitment and Training:
            Volunteers will be required to volunteer at least 4 hours a week.
Volunteer Orientation:
            Volunteer orientation and in-service training will be provided.
Additional Notes:

North Hollywood TOP

Department/Agency:
            Volunteers in Service to Others (V.I.S.T.O.)
L.A. County Probation Department
Title:

Agency Hours:

Agency Description:
            The VISTO Program is a volunteer intake program. It serves as a liaison agency between the public and the Los Angeles County Probation Department. The purpose of the program is to provide volunteers to work as case aids to probation officers dealing with both adult and juvenile misdemeanors and felons. The goal of the program is to provide services such as tutoring and peer advisement to those individuals on probation and or in detention centers.                    East San Fernando Valley Office in North Hollywood

a) Tutoring/Mentor Program - Gang Alternative and Prevention Program
b) Office help, casework assistance


Requirement /Commitment and Training:
            Students must attend a volunteer orientation and volunteer a minimum of five hours a week for the duration of 5 to 6 months. Volunteers must bring a 1" x 1" photo, a pen, and a CA license/I.D. to the orientation.
Volunteer Orientation:
            The orientation consists of a three hour session of training and a screening process.
Additional Notes:
            Please see the following records for more information on different volunteer camp opportunities

North Hollywood TOP

Department/Agency:
            Volunteers in Service to Others (V.I.S.T.O.)
L.A. County Probation Department
Title:

Agency Hours:

Agency Description:
            The VISTO Program is a volunteer intake program. It serves as a liaison agency between the public and the Los Angeles County Probation Department. The purpose of the program is to provide volunteers to work as case aids to probation officers dealing with both adult and juvenile misdemeanors and felons. The goal of the program is to provide services such as tutoring and peer advisement to those individuals on probation and or in detention centers.        Camp After Care Program Camp Holton - Camps Headquarters Office

Casework assistance urgently needed. Computer literate volunteers needed to enter cases and help with case management. Must know word-processing, Microsoft Works or Windows. Must be available Mondays and Tuesdays.

Aftercare ESFV in North Hollywood

Volunteers needed immediately to work with youth returning to the community from camp. Excellent active opportunity to learn hands-on casework and to work with community organizations.
Requirement /Commitment and Training:
            Students must attend a volunteer orientation and volunteer a minimum of five hours a week for the duration of 5 to 6 months. Volunteers must bring a 1" x 1" photo, a pen, and a CA license/I.D. to the orientation.
Volunteer Orientation:
            The orientation consists of a three hour session of training and a screening process.
Additional Notes:
            Please see the following records for more information on different volunteer camp opportunities

Pacoima TOP

Department/Agency:
            San Fernando Valley Neighborhood Legal Services
Title:

Agency Hours:
            Monday - Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. volunteer hours
Agency Description:
            San Fernando Valley Legal Service is located in Pacoima. The center provides legal services to low income families in the area of immigration, education, employment, housing law, and family and public assistance programs.                    (Duties will vary) Volunteers will be working with paralegals and/or attorneys. Duties will vary based on interest. Projects may include general office work, legal research, interviewing clients, and/or preparing court forms.
Requirement /Commitment and Training:

Volunteer Orientation:

Additional Notes:

Panorama City TOP

Department/Agency:
            Dependency Court Legal Services, Inc.
Attn: Administrative Office
Title:

Agency Hours:
            Monday - Friday 8:30 - 5:30 p.m.
Agency Description:
            Dependency Court Legal Services is a non-profit organization which provides legal representation for parents, children, and others in dependency court litigation. Dependency courts deal with cases alleging child abuse or neglect. DCLS has two offices, one in Panorama City and one in downtown Los Angeles. All cases are heard in the Monterey Park Children's Court                       Need office assistant: answer phones to take messages, photocopies, prepare faxes, set up new files, assist in preparing legal documents, and other law office tasks. Will involve client phone contact and assisting attorneys with various projects.
Requirement /Commitment and Training:

Volunteer Orientation:
            Volunteers will be given same orientation as employees in CDLS policies and safety training in document production. Some volunteers may be given the opportunity to visit courtrooms and attend attorney training sessions. Volunteers need to bring a resume at time of orientation. 2-8 hours a week (flexible) and would like a 45 to 75 hour commitment.
Additional Notes:

Pasadena TOP

Department/Agency:
            Pasadena Legal Aid Services
Title:

Agency Hours:
            Monday - Friday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Agency Description:
            The Pasadena Legal Aid Services program basically provides legal services to people of low income. This agency services the whole western San Gabriel Valley.              Volunteers will assist in interviewing clients and conducting investigations of cases. Volunteers will also be called on to do some research and to file documents.
Requirement /Commitment and Training:
            This agency prefers volunteers to commit to more than one quarter, but it is not a requirement. The number of hours per week required depend on the number of quarters the volunteer is willing to commit him or herself to this agency. These hours will have to be worked out with the agency contact.
Volunteer Orientation:

Additional Notes:

Pasadena TOP

Department/Agency:
            Volunteers in Service to Others (V.I.S.T.O.)
L.A. County Probation Department
Title:

Agency Hours:

Agency Description:
            The VISTO Program is a volunteer intake program. It serves as a liaison agency between the public and the Los Angeles County Probation Department. The purpose of the program is to provide volunteers to work as case aids to probation officers dealing with both adult and juvenile misdemeanors and felons. The goal of the program is to provide services such as tutoring and peer advisement to those individuals on probation and or in detention centers.        Foothill Office in Pasadena

One volunteer needed 2 times per week, 2-3 hours per day for a minimum of 6 months. Must have a professional appearance and presentation.

Will be working in the Juvenile Supervision Unit and will act as a liaison between probation and various schools. Duties will include sorting out cases by the school they attend, contacting schools for grades and attendance on each case and meeting with school staff.

Requirement /Commitment and Training:
            Students must attend a volunteer orientation and volunteer a minimum of five hours a week for the duration of 5 to 6 months. Volunteers must bring a 1" x 1" photo, a pen, and a CA license/I.D. to the orientation.
Volunteer Orientation:
            The orientation consists of a three hour session of training and a screening process.
Additional Notes:
            Please see the following records for more information on different volunteer camp opportunities

Pasadena TOP

Department/Agency:
            Volunteers in Service to Others (V.I.S.T.O.)
L.A. County Probation Department
Title:

Agency Hours:

Agency Description:
            The VISTO Program is a volunteer intake program. It serves as a liaison agency between the public and the Los Angeles County Probation Department. The purpose of the program is to provide volunteers to work as case aids to probation officers dealing with both adult and juvenile misdemeanors and felons. The goal of the program is to provide services such as tutoring and peer advisement to those individuals on probation and or in detention centers.        Foothill Office in Pasadena

Volunteers needed to assist in Narcotics Testing Unit.

Requirement /Commitment and Training:
            Students must attend a volunteer orientation and volunteer a minimum of five hours a week for the duration of 5 to 6 months. Volunteers must bring a 1" x 1" photo, a pen, and a CA license/I.D. to the orientation.
Volunteer Orientation:
            The orientation consists of a three hour session of training and a screening process.
Additional Notes:
            Please see the following records for more information on different volunteer camp opportunities

Saugus TOP

Department/Agency:
            Volunteers in Service to Others (V.I.S.T.O.)
L.A. County Probation Department
Title:

Agency Hours:

Agency Description:
            The VISTO Program is a volunteer intake program. It serves as a liaison agency between the public and the Los Angeles County Probation Department. The purpose of the program is to provide volunteers to work as case aids to probation officers dealing with both adult and juvenile misdemeanors and felons. The goal of the program is to provide services such as tutoring and peer advisement to those individuals on probation and or in detention centers.        Camp Scott in Saugus

Volunteers needed to learn about probation work while orienting wards, completing required paperwork, tutoring and counseling.
Requirement /Commitment and Training:
            Students must attend a volunteer orientation and volunteer a minimum of five hours a week for the duration of 5 to 6 months. Volunteers must bring a 1" x 1" photo, a pen, and a CA license/I.D. to the orientation.
Volunteer Orientation:
            The orientation consists of a three hour session of training and a screening process.
Additional Notes:
            Please see the following records for more information on different volunteer camp opportunities

South Central TOP

Department/Agency:
            Volunteers in Service to Others (V.I.S.T.O.)
L.A. County Probation Department
Title:

Agency Hours:

Agency Description:
            The VISTO Program is a volunteer intake program. It serves as a liaison agency between the public and the Los Angeles County Probation Department. The purpose of the program is to provide volunteers to work as case aids to probation officers dealing with both adult and juvenile misdemeanors and felons. The goal of the program is to provide services such as tutoring and peer advisement to those individuals on probation and or in detention centers.        South Central Area Office

Casework assistance in Gang Unit & Intensive Surveillance Program, Placement, Adult Supervision & Investigation, Juvenile Supervision and Investigation. Teachers and tutors also needed to teach reading and to mentor Adult and Juvenile probationers.


Requirement /Commitment and Training:
            Students must attend a volunteer orientation and volunteer a minimum of five hours a week for the duration of 5 to 6 months. Volunteers must bring a 1" x 1" photo, a pen, and a CA license/I.D. to the orientation.
Volunteer Orientation:
            The orientation consists of a three hour session of training and a screening process.
Additional Notes:
            Please see the following records for more information on different volunteer camp opportunities

South Central L.A. TOP

Department/Agency:
            Volunteers in Service to Others (V.I.S.T.O.)
L.A. County Probation Department
Title:

Agency Hours:
            Meets every Saturday morning from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Agency Description:
            The VISTO Program is a volunteer intake program. It serves as a liaison agency between the public and the Los Angeles County Probation Department. The purpose of the program is to provide volunteers to work as case aids to probation officers dealing with both adult and juvenile misdemeanors and felons. The goal of the program is to provide services such as tutoring and peer advisement to those individuals on probation and or in detention centers.        Saturday Tip Mentoring Program in South Central L.A.

A prevention program for first time offenders. Youth must attend 12 weeks. Volunteers needed for:

a) Assistance in coordination of program.
b) Mentors and tutors for youth ages 14-17.
c) Teachers and presenters for Saturday program in Black/Latino History, basic living skills, self esteem, English and math, health issues, gang avoidance and conflict resolution.

Requirement /Commitment and Training:
            Students must attend a volunteer orientation and volunteer a minimum of five hours a week for the duration of 5 to 6 months. Volunteers must bring a 1" x 1" photo, a pen, and a CA license/I.D. to the orientation.
Volunteer Orientation:
            The orientation consists of a three hour session of training and a screening process.
Additional Notes:
            Please see the following records for more information on different volunteer camp opportunities

South Central L.A. TOP

Department/Agency:
            Volunteers in Service to Others (V.I.S.T.O.)
L.A. County Probation Department
Title:

Agency Hours:

Agency Description:
            The VISTO Program is a volunteer intake program. It serves as a liaison agency between the public and the Los Angeles County Probation Department. The purpose of the program is to provide volunteers to work as case aids to probation officers dealing with both adult and juvenile misdemeanors and felons. The goal of the program is to provide services such as tutoring and peer advisement to those individuals on probation and or in detention centers.        Junior Achievement Program

Junior Achievement is a non-profit organization offering life education to students throughout the county. They are currently in need of volunteers to conduct their program within the probation department. All volunteers will be trained. Business background helpful. Students or older professionals needed. Involves one day of training and six one-hour classes per capsule as a teacher.

Requirement /Commitment and Training:
            Students must attend a volunteer orientation and volunteer a minimum of five hours a week for the duration of 5 to 6 months. Volunteers must bring a 1" x 1" photo, a pen, and a CA license/I.D. to the orientation.
Volunteer Orientation:
            The orientation consists of a three hour session of training and a screening process.
Additional Notes:
            Please see the following records for more information on different volunteer camp opportunities

South Central L.A. TOP

Department/Agency:
            Volunteers in Service to Others (V.I.S.T.O.)
L.A. County Probation Department
Title:

Agency Hours:
            .
Agency Description:
            The VISTO Program is a volunteer intake program. It serves as a liaison agency between the public and the Los Angeles County Probation Department. The purpose of the program is to provide volunteers to work as case aids to probation officers dealing with both adult and juvenile misdemeanors and felons. The goal of the program is to provide services such as tutoring and peer advisement to those individuals on probation and or in detention centers.        Project Fresh Start

A program for teen parents on Probation. Volunteers can obtain experience in the following areas:
a) Individual and Group Counseling
b) Probation Officer Assistance
c) Credits toward College Degree

Locations include Centinela Office at Imperial and Normandie and the Kenyon Juvenile Justice Center at Central and 76th.

Requirement /Commitment and Training:
            Students must attend a volunteer orientation and volunteer a minimum of five hours a week for the duration of 5 to 6 months. Volunteers must bring a 1" x 1" photo, a pen, and a CA license/I.D. to the orientation.
Volunteer Orientation:
            The orientation consists of a three hour session of training and a screening process.
Additional Notes:
            Please see the following records for more information on different volunteer camp opportunities

South Central L.A. TOP

Department/Agency:
            Volunteers in Service to Others (V.I.S.T.O.)
L.A. County Probation Department
Title:

Agency Hours:

Agency Description:
            The VISTO Program is a volunteer intake program. It serves as a liaison agency between the public and the Los Angeles County Probation Department. The purpose of the program is to provide volunteers to work as case aids to probation officers dealing with both adult and juvenile misdemeanors and felons. The goal of the program is to provide services such as tutoring and peer advisement to those individuals on probation and or in detention centers.        Valinda Mentoring Program - Project You Turn

Ten mentors needed to work with 'at risk' youth in the Valinda area. Involves recreational/counseling program with 4th, 5th and 6th graders in after school program. Six month commitment required.

Requirement /Commitment and Training:
            Students must attend a volunteer orientation and volunteer a minimum of five hours a week for the duration of 5 to 6 months. Volunteers must bring a 1" x 1" photo, a pen, and a CA license/I.D. to the orientation.
Volunteer Orientation:
            The orientation consists of a three hour session of training and a screening process.
Additional Notes:
            Please see the following records for more information on different volunteer camp opportunities

South Central L.A. TOP

Department/Agency:
            Volunteers in Service to Others (V.I.S.T.O.)
L.A. County Probation Department
Title:

Agency Hours:

Agency Description:
            The VISTO Program is a volunteer intake program. It serves as a liaison agency between the public and the Los Angeles County Probation Department. The purpose of the program is to provide volunteers to work as case aids to probation officers dealing with both adult and juvenile misdemeanors and felons. The goal of the program is to provide services such as tutoring and peer advisement to those individuals on probation and or in detention centers.        South Central Mentoring Project

Mentors needed to work with youth on probation in the South Central area. Will work closely with probation officers, community organizations, youth and their families.

Requires a 1 year commitment.
Requirement /Commitment and Training:
            Students must attend a volunteer orientation and volunteer a minimum of five hours a week for the duration of 5 to 6 months. Volunteers must bring a 1" x 1" photo, a pen, and a CA license/I.D. to the orientation.
Volunteer Orientation:
            The orientation consists of a three hour session of training and a screening process.
Additional Notes:
            Please see the following records for more information on different volunteer camp opportunities

South Central L.A. TOP

Department/Agency:
            Volunteers in Service to Others (V.I.S.T.O.)
L.A. County Probation Department
Title:

Agency Hours:

Agency Description:
            The VISTO Program is a volunteer intake program. It serves as a liaison agency between the public and the Los Angeles County Probation Department. The purpose of the program is to provide volunteers to work as case aids to probation officers dealing with both adult and juvenile misdemeanors and felons. The goal of the program is to provide services such as tutoring and peer advisement to those individuals on probation and or in detention centers.        South East Mentoring Project

Spanish speaking mentors needed to work with youth on probation in the Southeast L.A. area. Includes Bell, Florence, Firestone, and Huntington park.

Requires a 1 year commitment.
Requirement /Commitment and Training:
            Students must attend a volunteer orientation and volunteer a minimum of five hours a week for the duration of 5 to 6 months. Volunteers must bring a 1" x 1" photo, a pen, and a CA license/I.D. to the orientation.
Volunteer Orientation:
            The orientation consists of a three hour session of training and a screening process.
Additional Notes:
            Please see the following records for more information on different volunteer camp opportunities

South Central Los Angeles TOP

Department/Agency:
            Volunteers in Service to Others (V.I.S.T.O.)
L.A. County Probation Department
Title:

Agency Hours:

Agency Description:
            The VISTO Program is a volunteer intake program. It serves as a liaison agency between the public and the Los Angeles County Probation Department. The purpose of the program is to provide volunteers to work as case aids to probation officers dealing with both adult and juvenile misdemeanors and felons. The goal of the program is to provide services such as tutoring and peer advisement to those individuals on probation and or in detention centers.        Firestone Office in the South Central Los Angeles Office

Volunteers needed for casework assistance in all areas. Good opportunity to learn probation procedures.


Requirement /Commitment and Training:
            Students must attend a volunteer orientation and volunteer a minimum of five hours a week for the duration of 5 to 6 months. Volunteers must bring a 1" x 1" photo, a pen, and a CA license/I.D. to the orientation.
Volunteer Orientation:
            The orientation consists of a three hour session of training and a screening process.
Additional Notes:
            Please see the following records for more information on different volunteer camp opportunities

South Central Los Angeles TOP

Department/Agency:
            Volunteers in Service to Others (V.I.S.T.O.)
L.A. County Probation Department
Title:

Agency Hours:

Agency Description:
            The VISTO Program is a volunteer intake program. It serves as a liaison agency between the public and the Los Angeles County Probation Department. The purpose of the program is to provide volunteers to work as case aids to probation officers dealing with both adult and juvenile misdemeanors and felons. The goal of the program is to provide services such as tutoring and peer advisement to those individuals on probation and or in detention centers.        Firestone Community Day School - South Central Los Angeles.

Needs 2-3 volunteers to help with tutoring to give assistance to teachers. Students are primarily probation youth.
Requirement /Commitment and Training:
            Students must attend a volunteer orientation and volunteer a minimum of five hours a week for the duration of 5 to 6 months. Volunteers must bring a 1" x 1" photo, a pen, and a CA license/I.D. to the orientation.
Volunteer Orientation:
            The orientation consists of a three hour session of training and a screening process.
Additional Notes:
            Please see the following records for more information on different volunteer camp opportunities

South Central/Altadena TOP

Department/Agency:
            Volunteers in Service to Others (V.I.S.T.O.)
L.A. County Probation Department
Title:

Agency Hours:

Agency Description:
            The VISTO Program is a volunteer intake program. It serves as a liaison agency between the public and the Los Angeles County Probation Department. The purpose of the program is to provide volunteers to work as case aids to probation officers dealing with both adult and juvenile misdemeanors and felons. The goal of the program is to provide services such as tutoring and peer advisement to those individuals on probation and or in detention centers.        Hope in Youth in South Central or Altadena

Volunteers needed to work with at-risk youth as tutors and mentors.
Requirement /Commitment and Training:
            Students must attend a volunteer orientation and volunteer a minimum of five hours a week for the duration of 5 to 6 months. Volunteers must bring a 1" x 1" photo, a pen, and a CA license/I.D. to the orientation.
Volunteer Orientation:
            The orientation consists of a three hour session of training and a screening process.
Additional Notes:
            Please see the following records for more information on different volunteer camp opportunities

South Central/Altadena TOP

Department/Agency:
            Volunteers in Service to Others (V.I.S.T.O.)
L.A. County Probation Department
Title:

Agency Hours:

Agency Description:
            The VISTO Program is a volunteer intake program. It serves as a liaison agency between the public and the Los Angeles County Probation Department. The purpose of the program is to provide volunteers to work as case aids to probation officers dealing with both adult and juvenile misdemeanors and felons. The goal of the program is to provide services such as tutoring and peer advisement to those individuals on probation and or in detention centers.        Operating Read in South Central or Altadena

The Probation Department's new tutoring and literacy program needs tutors to work with youth of all ages and grade levels. Locations include community sites in Pasadena, East Los Angeles, El Monte, El Sereno, Central Los Angeles and the Crenshaw area.
Requirement /Commitment and Training:
            Students must attend a volunteer orientation and volunteer a minimum of five hours a week for the duration of 5 to 6 months. Volunteers must bring a 1" x 1" photo, a pen, and a CA license/I.D. to the orientation.
Volunteer Orientation:
            The orientation consists of a three hour session of training and a screening process.
Additional Notes:
            Please see the following records for more information on different volunteer camp opportunities

Torrance TOP

Department/Agency:
            Volunteers in Service to Others (V.I.S.T.O.)
L.A. County Probation Department
Title:

Agency Hours:

Agency Description:
            The VISTO Program is a volunteer intake program. It serves as a liaison agency between the public and the Los Angeles County Probation Department. The purpose of the program is to provide volunteers to work as case aids to probation officers dealing with both adult and juvenile misdemeanors and felons. The goal of the program is to provide services such as tutoring and peer advisement to those individuals on probation and or in detention centers.        Harbor Office in Torrance

Volunteers needed to assist in managing caseload of status offenders. Must be mature and dependable.

Requirement /Commitment and Training:
            Students must attend a volunteer orientation and volunteer a minimum of five hours a week for the duration of 5 to 6 months. Volunteers must bring a 1" x 1" photo, a pen, and a CA license/I.D. to the orientation.
Volunteer Orientation:
            The orientation consists of a three hour session of training and a screening process.
Additional Notes:
            Please see the following records for more information on different volunteer camp opportunities

Torrance TOP

Department/Agency:
            Volunteers in Service to Others (V.I.S.T.O.)
L.A. County Probation Department
Title:

Agency Hours:

Agency Description:
            The VISTO Program is a volunteer intake program. It serves as a liaison agency between the public and the Los Angeles County Probation Department. The purpose of the program is to provide volunteers to work as case aids to probation officers dealing with both adult and juvenile misdemeanors and felons. The goal of the program is to provide services such as tutoring and peer advisement to those individuals on probation and or in detention centers.        Harbor Office in Torrance

Volunteer needed to assist with High Risk Offender Adult caseload.

Requirement /Commitment and Training:
            Students must attend a volunteer orientation and volunteer a minimum of five hours a week for the duration of 5 to 6 months. Volunteers must bring a 1" x 1" photo, a pen, and a CA license/I.D. to the orientation.
Volunteer Orientation:
            The orientation consists of a three hour session of training and a screening process.
Additional Notes:
            Please see the following records for more information on different volunteer camp opportunities

Tujunga TOP

Department/Agency:
            Volunteers in Service to Others (V.I.S.T.O.)
L.A. County Probation Department
Title:

Agency Hours:

Agency Description:
            The VISTO Program is a volunteer intake program. It serves as a liaison agency between the public and the Los Angeles County Probation Department. The purpose of the program is to provide volunteers to work as case aids to probation officers dealing with both adult and juvenile misdemeanors and felons. The goal of the program is to provide services such as tutoring and peer advisement to those individuals on probation and or in detention centers.        Camp Routh in Tujunga

Volunteers needed to tutor wards in G.E.D. preparation and remedial subjects. Tutoring done in the evenings and on Saturdays.


Requirement /Commitment and Training:
            Students must attend a volunteer orientation and volunteer a minimum of five hours a week for the duration of 5 to 6 months. Volunteers must bring a 1" x 1" photo, a pen, and a CA license/I.D. to the orientation.
Volunteer Orientation:
            The orientation consists of a three hour session of training and a screening process.
Additional Notes:
            Please see the following records for more information on different volunteer camp opportunities

Van Nuys TOP

Department/Agency:
            Volunteers in Service to Others (V.I.S.T.O.)
L.A. County Probation Department
Title:

Agency Hours:
            Monday - Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Agency Description:
            The VISTO Program is a volunteer intake program. It serves as a liaison agency between the public and the Los Angeles County Probation Department. The purpose of the program is to provide volunteers to work as case aids to probation officers dealing with both adult and juvenile misdemeanors and felons. The goal of the program is to provide services such as tutoring and peer advisement to those individuals on probation and or in detention centers.                    East San Fernando Valley Office in Van Nuys

Need casework assistance, filing and data entry. Work with Adult Investigations, Narcotics Testing and High Risk Offenders. Spanish interpreter also needed.


Requirement /Commitment and Training:
            Students must attend a volunteer orientation and volunteer a minimum of five hours a week for the duration of 5 to 6 months. Volunteers must bring a 1" x 1" photo, a pen, and a CA license/I.D. to the orientation.
Volunteer Orientation:
            The orientation consists of a three hour session of training and a screening process.
Additional Notes:
            Please see the following records for more information on different volunteer camp opportunities

Van Nuys TOP

Department/Agency:
            Volunteers in Service to Others (V.I.S.T.O.)
L.A. County Probation Department
Title:

Agency Hours:

Agency Description:
            The VISTO Program is a volunteer intake program. It serves as a liaison agency between the public and the Los Angeles County Probation Department. The purpose of the program is to provide volunteers to work as case aids to probation officers dealing with both adult and juvenile misdemeanors and felons. The goal of the program is to provide services such as tutoring and peer advisement to those individuals on probation and or in detention centers.        Northeast Juvenile Justice Center

Tutors, casework assistance, Spanish interpreters, general office, Teen court.


Requirement /Commitment and Training:
            Students must attend a volunteer orientation and volunteer a minimum of five hours a week for the duration of 5 to 6 months. Volunteers must bring a 1" x 1" photo, a pen, and a CA license/I.D. to the orientation.
Volunteer Orientation:
            The orientation consists of a three hour session of training and a screening process.
Additional Notes:
            Please see the following records for more information on different volunteer camp opportunities