Communication, Collaboration and Cooperation are the driving force behind our success in “Creating Community Through People, Parks, and Programs”. During 2006, volunteers donated 44,160 hours to Departmental operations, programs and activities, a contribution worth $$441,600.

Please contact Ms. Trina Tyson, Volunteer Program Coordinator, for current and upcoming service opportunities at (310) 412-5508.

You can also visit the Volunteer Program Office at Rogers Park, 400 W. Beach Avenue, during the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Come serve with us and join a team of dedicated men and women who demonstrates community service at its best!

We invite you to explore our current service opportunities:

City Hall Information and Assistance Ambassador

City Hall Information and Assistance Ambassadors answer phones in City Hall at the information kiosk, respond to inquiries, greet customers, provide information, research and document visitor inquiries, attend monthly training classes, and perform other duties as assigned.

Congregate Meal Aide

Congregate Meal Aides assist with food service operations at the Hawthorne, Inglewood or Lennox Senior Centers to greet participants, serve as hosts and hostesses, assist with the lunch registration program, dining room set-up, packaging meals for satellite sites, and assisting with food service and cleaning.

At the Inglewood Senior Center, volunteers can assist the head cook with food preparation and packaging, recording of food temperatures, cleaning and sanitation of food service areas.

Driver for Home Delivered Meals (HDM)

Drivers for the Home Delivered Meals Program assist with meal packaging and delivery of meals to participants on assigned routes, observe participants, note physical conditions, and report observations to HDM Coordinator. The position requires a valid CA driver’s license, current automobile insurance and a negative TB test.

Home Delivered Meals Program Aide

Home Delivered Meals Program Aides pick up hot meals and cold pack carriers, deliver meals to homebound participants; acquire signatures on route sheets, note the physical condition of participants, and report observations to HDM Route Packaging Specialist.

The position requires a valid CA driver’s license, current automobile insurance and a negative TB test.

Information and Assistance Volunteer

Information and Assistance volunteers respond to inquiries, provide accurate information, perform data processing functions, filing, assist professional service volunteers including nurses, attorneys, and accountants in scheduling appointments with program participants.

Recreation Aide-After School Fun Club

Recreation Aides assist students with homework assignments, develop craft projects, share skills and hobbies, lead group activities, and supervise indoor and outdoor activities.

Recreation Aide-Boys and Girls Club

Recreation Aides develop programs, coordinate Boys and Girls Club events, schedule guest speakers, assist participants with homework assignments, develop craft projects, and recordkeeping activities.

Recreation Leader-Coach Youth Sports

Recreation Leaders provide training and instruction in various sports programs; maintain communication with staff and parents, attend meetings, training sessions, maintain team records and statistics, schedule practice sessions, and supervise participants.

Recreation Leader-Summer Day Camp

Under the supervision of Summer Camp Coordinator, volunteers lead recreation activities, games, arts and crafts, sing-along, supervise indoor and outdoor activities, attend field trips, and perform other duties as assigned.

Special Events Volunteer

The Department is always in need of Special Event Volunteers with good communication and people skills to assist with the planning and presentation of City sponsored events including the Martin Luther King Jr. or Cesar Chavez Day Celebration, Health Fair Expo, July 4^th Celebration and Fireworks Spectacular, Inglewood Celebrates the Arts Market Street Festival, Annual Jazz Festival, Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony and Annual Volunteer Recognition Event.

For additional information about volunteer service opportunities with Parks, Recreation and Community Services, please contact us by sending an email to volunteerserviceopportunities@cityofinglewood.org .

You may also visit the Volunteer Program Office at Rogers Park, 400 W. Beach Avenue, Inglewood, CA, or contact (310) 412-5508.