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Become a Recycled Resources Volunteer

Recycled Resources is able to do the work we do as a result of the dedication compassion and hard work of our volunteers. We LOVE our volunteers. Recycled Resources asks each of our volunteers to attend a 4 hour training prior to engaging in volunteer work with our guests in order to make sure they are safe, educated about the people we serve, and are matched to the volunteer position that is best for them.

Goals of Recycled Resources volunteer trainings

Help new volunteers get to know our history, mission, goals, philosophies, and the programs we offer
Educate our volunteers about what is expected of them
Offer new skills. Our training includes education on the Los Angeles homeless epidemic, what the city and county are doing to address this issue, mental health, substance use, harm reduction, crisis intervention, communication skills, and outreach and engagement techniques.
Provide hands on experience through role playing and creative thinking.

Explore your desires for volunteering and help match you to opportunity you are seeking

All of our volunteer trainings take place on Saturdays at

All Saints Episcopal Church in Highland Park

5619 Monte Vista Street 90042 from 12pm-4pm.

Please reserve your spot by completing the form below.

Volunteer Training Sign Up

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Drop-In Center Volunteer

Our Drop-In Center operates every Saturday from 9AM-12PM. Our Drop-In Center keeps us connected to the people we serve and offers a hot brunch at 10AM, clothing, hygiene products, bus passes, CES entry, case management, and linkage to resources. We need the support of our community in order to make our Drop-In Center successful. Our Drop-In Center is perfect for community groups, families, and organizations who want to work together to make a difference in the lives around them. We need groups interested in cooking and serving brunch for about 70 guests. We need folks to volunteer and share their talents with our guests. Are you an artist? Come and teach a class. Can you sing? Come entertain our guests. Can you play chess? Our guests are waiting to challenge you! Our Drop-In Center is a community and we invite you to come be a part of our family.

Donation Closet Organizer

This is the perfect position if you want to be involved in improving lives however may not feel comfortable approaching people you do not. This position entails sorting and organizing items in our donation closet in order to assist people in obtaining items they need.

Outreach and Engagement Volunteer

If getting out into the community and visiting homeless encampments, canvassing parks, and reaching out is your thing then this volunteer position is perfect for you. We need volunteers to take our supplies out into the community and distribute them while educating people about our Drop-In Center and encouraging them to come by. These volunteers are vital as they may be the first face our guests see. We ask our outreach volunteers be patient, nonjudgmental, social, and easy to talk to.

Have Donations?

Donations can be dropped off every Saturday between 9AM-11:30AM. Please bring them directly to our Drop-In Center.

Our most sought-after items are tents, sleeping bags, jackets, jeans, sweatshirts, socks, underwear, and body wipes. Clean used items are fine. If your school or organization would like to collect Hygiene Kits, socks or underwear, or supplies please let us know. We encourage people to hand deliver donated items to our guests in order to see how your donations are making a difference.

Drop-In Center Address:

The Drop-In Center is located inside the blue house at All Saints Episcopal Church

5619 Monte Vista Street, Los Angeles/ Highland Park, 90042

(blue house faces north of the church)

We encourage you to jump in and signup. You can signup to volunteer and view our calendar at SignUp.com

or for more information email volunteer@recycledresources.org

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