Volunteers at APLA Health range in age from 12 to 86 and come from all walks of life!

Our dedicated volunteers increase our capacity to serve the community 10 times over. People of many skills and backgrounds come through our doors every year, as teams or as individuals, for assignments from phone banking to bagging groceries to helping with one of our fund raisers. Each year, we benefit from the work of more than 1,500 volunteers who contribute more than 65,000 hours of service at a value of $1.1 million per year.

We are now accepting applications for the following volunteer opportunities:

Food Pantry Volunteer

Nutrition/Administrative Volunteer

Special Events Volunteer (as needed)

Volunteer Opportunities

Food Pantry Volunteer

Division:

HIV Access, Client Services

Program Description:

The Vance North Necessities of Life Program (NOLP) provides groceries to over 1,700 clients who live on a limited income. Clients are able to access the food bank weekly and take home five bags of groceries per visit. They receive a wide variety of predetermined items that include fresh dairy, frozen meats, fresh produce, and an assortment of canned and dry goods that cover 100% of weekly meals as well as hygiene items and cleaning supplies.

Volunteer Responsibilities:

We have a number of opportunities for volunteers, such as distributing groceries to clients, pre-bagging groceries, filing, and stocking shelves.

Schedule:

Food pantry volunteers are needed at:

CDU/MLK Medical Campus
1679 E. 120th St., Los Angeles, CA 90059
Thursday: shifts from 9 a.m.–12 p.m. and 12:30–3:30 p.m.

David Geffen Center
611 S. Kingsley Dr., Los Angeles, CA 90005
Wednesday / Friday*: shifts from 9 a.m.–12 p.m. and 12–3 p.m.
*Site closes early on the first Friday of the month.

NOLP San Fernando
7336 Bellaire Ave., North Hollywood, CA 91605
Tuesday-Friday: shifts from 9 a.m.–12 p.m., 1–4 p.m., and 4–7 p.m.

NOLP at Project Angel Food
922 Vine St., Los Angeles, CA 90038
Saturday: shift from 12–3 p.m.

Who Can Volunteer:

Individuals

Groups

Schools and Universities

Corporate Day of Service (including volunteer match)

Community Service

Clients and Donors

Requirements:

The desire to help improve the quality of life of low-income people with HIV

Enjoy working in a warehouse environment

Under 16 must volunteer with an adult

Ability to maintain the highest level of confidentiality and professionalism

Outgoing personality, excellent communication skills

Proof of COVID full vaccination. A person is fully vaccinated when they have received their booster dose or they received their initial vaccine series but are not yet eligible for their booster.

Wear an approved face covering, as recommended by Los Angeles County Department of Public Health

Text or call Email for information

Volunteer Spotlight

Elevate My Brand

Thank you to Amanda and her team from Elevate My Brand, who bagged over 270 items! We look forward to working with you all again.

—NOLP Team

Nutrition/Administrative Volunteer

Division:

HIV Access, Client Services

Program Description:

The Vance North Necessities of Life Program (NOLP) provides groceries to over 1,700 clients who live on a limited income. Clients are able to access the food bank weekly and take home five bags of groceries per visit. They receive a wide variety of predetermined items that include fresh dairy, frozen meats, fresh produce, and an assortment of canned and dry goods that cover 100% of weekly meals as well as hygiene items and cleaning supplies.

Volunteer Responsibilities:

Volunteer will interface with the dietician and site coordinators in order to successfully offer nutrition support to clients, volunteers, and staff.

Requirements:

Ability to maintain the highest level of confidentiality and professionalism

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, filing, data entry, phone skills

Strong PC, MS Office, and online resources skills

Strong nutrition and administrative skills needed

Interested in this volunteer position or a dietetic internship?

Text or call Email for information

Special Events Volunteer

Division:

Advancement

Volunteer Responsibilities:

Assist with set-up, breakdown, directions, ticket sales, and other duties related to our special events. We accept both individual and group volunteers. Groups are encouraged to volunteer together.