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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 !
Writing Letters

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: 

  • Write your letter on this link: Letter to Children Patients 

  • Screenshot your letter before submitting it.

  • Email the screenshot to us with your name and UID.

1 credit

Limit 1 credit/quarter
Dental Checkup

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

 

  • Register using this link: Healing CA 

  • Please send us a screenshot of your confirmation as soon as you register!

  • Email us your name, UID, and a picture of you at the volunteering site.

2 credits

Limit 2 credits/quarter
Volunteers at Food Bank

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

  • Please schedule your appointment in advance: Food Bank

  • Email us your name, UID, and a picture of you at the event packaging food!

1 credit / day

Limit 2 credits/quarter
Smiling Nurse

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: 

  • Choose one of the remote volunteer opportunities.

  • Email us your name, UID, and a picture of what you did for the remote volunteer work.

1 credit

Limit 1 credit/quarter
Woman Donating Blood

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.

 

  • Please schedule your appointment in advance: Blood Donation

  • Mention PDSOP at the appointment

  • Email us your name, UID, and a screenshot of proof that you donated blood.

 

1 credit

Limit 2 credit/quarter
Food Vehicle

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: 

  • Email us your name, UID, and a picture of you at the event delivering food!

1 credits

Limit 2 credits/quarter
Smiling Nurse

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)

  • Sign up to volunteer using this link: Free Food Market Sign-Up

  • For the organization affiliation section, please put NONE/NA.

  • Please send us a screenshot of your scheduled day/time.

  • Email us your name, UID, and a picture of you at the event packaging food!

2 credits

Limit 1 credit/quarter
Modern Education Center

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: 

  • Please register to become a volunteer, and you will receive additional steps within 24-48 hours.

  • Screenshot of proof that you are registered & confirmed to volunteer.

  • After volunteering, please provide us with a short paragraph of what you have learned/experienced.

2 credits

Limit 1 credit/quarter
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