In the wake of the devastating Los Angeles fire, volunteers have stepped up to support affected residents by distributing essential supplies in Los Angeles, California, United States on Jan. 12.
As Los Angeles rebuilds from the Palisades and Eaton Fires, Angelenos have risen to help their community. Hotels, restaurants, nonprofits and more across the city have opened their arms to nourish first responders, provide safe refuge for those who lost their homes and supply neighbors with life essentials. But you can help by more than just providing bottled water, dropping off bags of clean clothes and making monetary donations. Efforts across town are in need of volunteers to sort through donations, make deliveries, distribute food and more. Read on for how you can join.
Website/ 930 S Mateo St 90021
The Arts District venue is operating as an evacuation center and seeks compassionate, dedicated volunteers to ensure its smooth operation. Sign up via Google Form.
Website/ Various
The International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees union is dropping generators and equipment to families who have lost power in Pasadena and Altadena. Sign up via Google Form.
Website/ Various
Habitat for Humanity is currently accepting donations for fire relief, but it also has plans for the near future to start home reconstruction. “Habitat is committed to the long-term rebuilding of affected communities and will work to ensure families impacted by this disaster have a safe and affordable place to call home,” said Adrienne Goolsby, Habitat for Humanity International’s senior vice president, U.S. and Canada. You can sign up now online and will be notified as opportunities arise.
Website/ 4308 Crenshaw Blvd 90008
It’s Bigger Than Us requests help with communications, logistics and deliveries. Only registered volunteers are accepted.
Website/ Various
As of Jan. 9, Los Angeles Animal Services has more than 1,500 animals across its six locations. “Due to the wildfires, we’re urging Angelenos to visit any of our six L.A. City Animal Services Centers to adopt or foster a pet today to help make lifesaving space for the lost and scared pets that we're expecting to make their way to our shelters,” the organizaation wrote on Instagram. Sign up online to foster an animal.
Website/ 480 Riverside Dr 91506
If you are experienced with horses, set your sights on the Los Angeles Equestrian Center in Burbank. The center needs people to check on horses and help unload and settle stressed animals. Sign up by adding your name and contact information to this Google spreadsheet.
Website/ 1118 N McCadden Pl 90038
The Los Angeles LGBT Center needs assistance with donation collection setup, sorting, breakdown and cleanup. Sign up through its website or by emailing [email protected].
Website/ Various
This Los Angeles and San Diego dog rescue requests fostering for medium to large and medical dogs. “We require at least a one-month commitment but ideally you would foster until the dog is adopted,” Mutt Scouts wrote on Instagram. “We’ll provide you with all necessary supplies and cover all medical costs. All you have to do is open your home and heart to a dog in need.” Foster applications are online.
Website/ 300 E Green St 91101
Pasadena Civic Auditorium’s Exhibition Hall is operating as a shelter and needs volunteers who can assist with operations. Pre-registered volunteers only (via Volunteer Connection).
Website/ 112 W 9th St 90015
This downtown L.A. vintage store needs professional stylist volunteers, clothing sorters, runners and delivery/pickup drivers. Clothing organization and fashion knowledge are a plus! Sign up via Google Form.
Website/ 1338 W 7th St 90017
This nonprofit organization seeks volunteers who will cook meals, pack meals and drive to distribute meals. Sign up on the Seva Sphere website.
Website/ 210 N Ave 21 90031
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Los Angeles, requests monetary and essential item donations. However, it also needs volunteers to sort through donated items. You can sign up to help by emailing [email protected].
Website/ 412 S Ramond Ave 91105
Unión Station Homeless Services in Pasadena needs volunteers to assist with intake, help with families and organize donations. Sign up via email at [email protected].
Website/ 1710 22nd St 90404
The Westside Food Bank needs assistance with food sorting and food distribution. Sign up by emailing [email protected] or on the organization’s website.
Website/ 2509 Pico Blvd 90405
On Jan. 17, volunteers are needed for an event to set up, sort organizations, organize and hand out food and supplies and clean up. Sign up on the Venice Family Clinic website.
See also: Where To Donate For Los Angeles Fire Relief
Photography by: Lokman Vural Elibol/Anadolu via Getty Images
