MEND Poverty

10641 N, 10641 San Fernando Rd, Pacoima, Ca 91331
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Our mission To meet the immediate needs of individuals and families and increase their access to opportunities that strengthen their capacity to thrive.

MEND Poverty

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Short Term

Short Term Volunteers participate in special events, or plan a shorter-term commitment of less than 3 months in any MEND department. Orientation is not required. *Minors 13-17 years old need to be accompanied by an adult to volunteer.
  • Occasional, Weekly, Monthly
  • Teens, 55+, Adults, Child with Adult
  • Individuals, Groups (2-10), Families
  • Indoor, Outdoor
  • On-site
  • Weekdays, Weekends

Groups

Group Volunteers participate in special events, or plan a shorter-term commitment in any MEND department. Orientation is not required.
  • One-time, Occasional
  • 55+, Adults
  • Groups (2-10), Groups (10+), Corporate Teams
  • Indoor, Outdoor
  • None, On-site
  • Weekdays, Weekends

Long Term

Long-Term Volunteers are committing to a minimum of 3 hours per week and planning to volunteer for a period longer than 3 months. Since these positions often require in-depth training and/or professional certifications, attending orientation is required. Teens ages 16 and older may volunteer on their own.
  • Weekly
  • Teens, 55+, Adults
  • Individuals, Groups (2-10)
  • Indoor, Outdoor
  • Formal
  • Weekdays, Weekends

Community Engagement Volunteer

Description of Duties: The Community Engagement Volunteer will provide clerical support to the Gateways Employment Services program. Duties include phone banking services, inviting participants to upcoming program activities, completing data entry, file organization and conducting research for available job postings.  Impact: The Community Engagement volunteer will help community members in need of employment successfully connect… See full description
  • Adults (18+)
  • Recurring
  • On-site
  • Weekdays
  • In-person, Indoor, Phone Calling, Skills-based
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Walking Guide Volunteer

Description of Duties: The Walking Guide Volunteer is responsible for encouraging walking groups to increase their level of physical activity through participation in regular health walks, which last from 15 minutes upwards. The Walking Guide Volunteer will we an expert on the 2-mile walking route from San Fernando Rd to Glenoaks and will direct participants… See full description
  • Adults (18+)
  • Recurring
  • On-site
  • Weekdays
  • In-person, Outdoor
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CNP Driver’s Assistant

Description of Duties: Represent MEND at donor’s homes and businesses. Pick up food and miscellaneous donations from donors’ and businesses in the San Fernando Valley. Interact with MEND associates including donors and business employees. Volunteer Impact: Strengthen partnerships and Increase in-kind donation numbers by assisting with off-site pick-up and drop-off service. Specific Responsibilities: Accompany and… See full description
  • Adults (18+)
  • Ongoing, Recurring
  • On-site
  • In-person, Indoor, Outdoor, Food Distribution, Delivery
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How you help MEND cannot be all things to all people, but with your help, we can continue to be a place where those who fall through the social safety net can find help.
About us A majority of the individuals and families who come to MEND live in extreme poverty – some in unconverted garages, uninhabitable spaces, or vehicles. Still others live in apartments with multiple other families – one family per bedroom. Some are able to secure transitional housing or stay in a shelter, still others are completely unsheltered. MEND’s programs and services help meet the immediate crisis needs of people, and support them in developing connections, skills and resources to address and overcome long-term challenges that have kept them from thriving. Core services are provided by the Foodbank, Homeless Care Services and Here We Thrive.
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