COMMUNITY SERVICE
CS requirement completion deadline: Friday of Week 9 by 11:59 PDT
For a detailed document of community service opportunities, click here.
If you have further questions, please reach out on GroupMe or email pdsop.communityservice@gmail.com !

Letters of Encouragement
Fully Virtual
Write a thorough letter to inpatients at St. Jude’s Children's Research Hospital.
To get your credit, you must:
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Write your letter on this link: Letter to Children Patients
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Screenshot your letter before submitting it.
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Email the screenshot to us with your name and UID.
1 credit

Healing California
04/29/2023
Healing California provides free, quality dental, medical and vision care to those in need in California. They will be offering free exams, x-rays, cleanings, fillings, sealants, and extractions to most vulnerable populations. You would serve as a general volunteer for the day. More information here!
Address:
USC University Gardens
1250 W Jefferson Boulevard
Los Angeles CA, 90007
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Register using this link: Healing CA
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Please send us a screenshot of your confirmation as soon as you register!
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Email us your name, UID, and a picture of you at the volunteering site.
2 credits

Food Bank with Los Angeles Boys & Girls Club
All Quarter Long
The community served has a disproportionately high number of families with children and seniors living in poverty. Help package food to provide assistance for these populations.
Address:
Lincoln Heights Los Angeles, CA 90031
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Please schedule your appointment in advance: Food Bank
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Email us your name, UID, and a picture of you at the event packaging food!
1 credit / day

Venice Family Clinic Online
All Quarter Long
For members who cannot attend in-person opportunities, there are virtual ways to volunteer as well!
More information here! (scroll down
to Remote Volunteer Opportunities)
To get your credit, you must:
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Choose one of the remote volunteer opportunities.
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Email us your name, UID, and a picture of what you did for the remote volunteer work.
1 credit

Blood Donation to Ackerman
All Quarter Long
Donate blood to the Ackerman Blood & Platelet Center!
You can do this ONCE per quarter. In-person, minimal contact.
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Please schedule your appointment in advance: Blood Donation
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Mention PDSOP at the appointment
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Email us your name, UID, and a screenshot of proof that you donated blood.
1 credit

Meals on Wheels
All Quarter Long
Deliver meals to elderly who are in need. Must be on a weekday! Arrive by 10:15 am. The organization is willing to drop you off wherever you need to be on campus around 12:30 pm. More information here!
Address: 343 S Church Lane, Los Angeles, CA 90049
You must let us know via email at least 4 days in advance which day you will be volunteering.
To receive credit, you must:
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Email us your name, UID, and a picture of you at the event delivering food!
1 credits

Venice Family Clinic
All Quarter Long
Through their free food market program, the Venice Family Clinic is able to provide families and community members with fresh fruits and vegetables. You can join them on one of the shifts listed on the link below.
More information here! (scroll down to In-Person Volunteer Opportunities)
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Sign up to volunteer using this link: Free Food Market Sign-Up
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For the organization affiliation section, please put NONE/NA.
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Please send us a screenshot of your scheduled day/time.
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Email us your name, UID, and a picture of you at the event packaging food!
2 credits

LA Promise Fund
All Quarter Long
Help improve academic achievement as well as college and career access and success for students in the Los Angeles school district by providing mock interviews and/or resume feedback. More information here!
To get your credit, you must:
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Please register to become a volunteer, and you will receive additional steps within 24-48 hours.
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Screenshot of proof that you are registered & confirmed to volunteer.
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After volunteering, please provide us with a short paragraph of what you have learned/experienced.
2 credits