Register and select your shift(s). Each volunteer must sign up individually so that we can keep an accurate count. All shifts commence at Brentwood Presbyterian Church, 12000 San Vicente Blvd, Los Angeles 90049. 

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Friday, June 1, 2018

SHIFT CLOSED - NOT ACCEPTING NEW REGISTRATIONS FOR THIS SHIFT  Noon - 3pm : Prep for Survival Kit Assembly (adults only)
This shift is focused on setting up the area for assembly. You will lift boxes, empty boxes and likely place contents into bags or containers. There is lots of coordinated organization at this shift.

3:30pm to 6pm : Prep for Survival Kit Assembly (families, adults, and supervised minors (all ages) welcome)
This shift is focused on setting up the area for assembly. You will lift boxes, empty boxes and likely place contents into bags or containers. There is lots of coordinated organization at this shift.

HIGH NEED 6:30pm to 10pm : Survival Kit Assembly (adults and supervised minors 10+ welcome)
This shift is active assembly of survival kits. Volunteers either assist in keeping supplies of items on the tables (including breaking down boxes, and some lifting) or assist in assembling the backpacks by walking along an assembly line and placing items into the kits.

Saturday, June 2, 2018

7:30am to 8am : Prep for Assembly & Line Assignments (adults only)
This shift prepares the gymnasium for the kit assembly process. This involves a small group of volunteers to help move boxes, setup stations and prepare for the line of assemblers.

8am to 11am : Survival Kit Assembly (adults and families welcome)
This shift is the busiest of the weekend and involves walking the assembly line and placing items into a bag. Some volunteers will be asked to assist in replenishing inventory at stations along the line. Children may volunteer to create cards for inclusion in the bags.

9am to 10am : Learning Experience I “Making it All the Way Back” Guest speaker Dennis King (all welcome in the sanctuary)
Dennis, who once lived on Skid Row, currently acts as a peer advocate at the Skid Row Housing Trust. In addition to this work, Dennis shares his story to shift stereotypes to humanize homelessness while speaking passionately about his mission to give back. He is a shining example of true courage to overcome huge challenges to regain his rightful place amongst Us.

11am to 2pm : Survival Kit Assembly (adults and families welcome)
This shift finishes the kit assembly and then transitions to clean up. Because some volunteers leave to distribute Survival Kits beginning at 11am, this shift is important to ensure that we finish assembling the kits.

11am to 4pm : Instructions and Distribution of Survival Kits (adults/families welcome; use discretion for minors)
Volunteers must arrive at the assembly location at the start of the shift (11:00 am) to receive instructions, sign waiver, decide where to go and pick up the completed kits for distribution. Outreach committee members will help volunteers choose whether to visit known areas where homeless live OR they may join a group to visit a pre-arranged facility or shelter. The distribution occurs off-site and duration of service may vary depending upon locations and need. Volunteers often ride with others but we recommend being prepared to provide your own transportation. If you have questions about this please contact [email protected].

Outreach Map: bit.ly/TGSmapS2018

11am to 11:45am : Learning Experience II “Treating the Ill at Ground Zero:” Guests Dr.’s Emily DeFraites and Susan Partovi (all welcome in the sanctuary)

Dr.’s DeFraites and Partovi, are dedicated young doctors who administer mental and acute healthcare directly to the unsheltered. Both have extensive backgrounds working in underserved communities. Dr. DeFraites has provided psychiatric treatment for veterans and homeless patients throughout the City. She also teaches and supervises UCLA medical students.

Dr Partovi creates homeless medicine programs in LA and eventually became the Medical Director for Skid Row’s Homeless Healthcare LA. She has taught at both UCLA and USC and has been working with the LA County prison system to bring primary care to the inmates.

Come, be inspired by these devoted healthcare providers and the incredible work they do!!

1pm to 4pm : Clean-up, recycling, prep items for storage (adults and families welcome)
This shift is critical in ensuring we return the property to its original organization and cleanliness. This often involves breaking down boxes, preparing materials for recycling, sweeping, packing up supplies, and more. This shift can end early depending on the number of volunteers available.

Sunday, June 3, 2018

10am to 3pm : Instructions and Distribution of Survival Kits (adults/families welcome; use discretion for minors)
Volunteers must arrive at the assembly location at the start of the shift (10:00 am) to receive instructions, sign waiver, decide where to go and pick up the completed kits for distribution. Outreach committee members will help volunteers choose whether to visit known areas where homeless live OR they may join a group to visit a pre-arranged facility or shelter. The distribution occurs off-site and duration of service may vary depending upon locations and need. Volunteers often ride with others but we recommend being prepared to provide your own transportation. If you have questions about this please contact [email protected].

Outreach Map: bit.ly/TGSmapS2018

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Registration: Upon arrival, please proceed to the Registration Desk located in the Brentwood Presbyterian church courtyard to sign in.  

Waiver Forms:  All volunteers need to bring the completed and signed waiver form to this event. Youth Waiver for volunteers 18 years of age and under form, Click Here for the adult form.

Parking: Free parking is available in the Comerica Bank parking lot, upper level on Friday and Saturday. 12001 San Vicente Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90049, off S. Saltair Ave. Please look for signs to direct you. The lot is directly across from Brentwood Presbyterian Church 12000 San Vicente Blvd, Los Angeles CA 90049. Additional parking is also available on Gretna Green Way Friday - Saturday. 

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