I am a volunteer with Pathways to Independence! It brings me great joy to support an organization…read morethat provides life changing opportunities for women who would otherwise have struggled all their lives. To hear the graduates speak about how Pathways facilitated them to be successful in many wondeful careers is simply amazing. Volunteering with Pathways to Independence has been the most fulfilling work I've ever experienced in the non-profit industry. Please consider volunteering. Pathways is also so very grateful for your donations so that the fabulous work being done for these wonen may continue.

So I volunteered here for about 4 days for community service hours…read more-loved how Tiffany (the worker there) reached out to me quickly (which is the reason why I chose to volunteer their) -filled out some forms then went in for an interview -then she asked me which grade I wanted to help and I said first. on the first day it was awkward because I didn't know what to expect so I just stood there, observing -2nd day I sort of got the hang of it and mainly helped two kids -then after that the days there were easy because I got used to it all -the 2 kids i mainly helped were ones I'll never forget because of how smart and different they were -3rd and 4th day I met more kids and they were all so different in a good way, I got to learn so many things about each and every one of them

KidWorks is such a great organization, working to restore at-risk neighborhoods one life at a time…read more After school programs, preschool, adult programs and even health services, they offer everything to this low income neighborhood all with relatively little cost. I volunteered for this company as an intern for over a year and it was one of the greatest experiences of my life! If you're looking for a way to give back, make sure to contact them!

The Los Angeles Maritime Institute runs an amazing youth program for middle school students. The…read morefull program has the students go on day sails during the school year. And during the summer, the students go on a several day voyage around Catalina Island. I've volunteered with this organization for several years. And now that I'm on the other coast, I'm still able to help out by helping with online projects. Anyone who knows how to sail or would like to learn how and wants to work with kids should consider volunteering at LAMI.

This is a great place to volunteer, I've met such amazing and kind people and they all love what…read morethey're doing. The environment is very ambitious which makes me feel like doing more for them.

As a working mom, having a reliable nanny is critical as I'd hate for my kids' wellbeing to be…read morejeopardized by my decision to maintain a career. I'm so glad to have found College Nannies! They hired a summer nanny for us based on our specific requirements two years ago. She's loving and caring like a big sister. We loved her so much that she continued nannying for us into the school year and is now well into her 2nd year with us. The other nice thing that College Nannies offers is their on-call sitter service. When our nanny couldn't watch our kids due to vacation plan or being sick, we just use their app and book a sitter to cover the gap. So far all the back-up sitters we've used have been wonderful. I highly recommend busy working parents to look into College Nannies. You will enjoy your new found stress-free life while building your career!

I do not recommend working for this company in any capacity. Very unprofessional management at the…read moreHollywood location specifically. They weren't extremely unprofessional and cold-hearted to say the least. You will be paid minimum wage while the families you work for are paying astronomical rates. Your rate will not change based on the number of children in your care either. You could be working more than 40 hours a week with a family and not receive any benefits because their employees are hired as "on-call" sitters, even if you have a consistent booking. They only care about enriching themselves and using you as a pawn to do so.

When I first heard about CoachArt, I was looking for volunteer opportunities. I knew I neeeded to…read moredo something to give back, but not sure how to do it yet. I was browsing VolunteerMatch when I stumbled onto their listing: "CoachArt's mission is to create a transformative arts and athletics community for families impacted by childhood chronic illness . . . We partner with talented volunteers and arts/athletics programs to offer free lessons in music, art, yoga, photography, dance, soccer -- and more! " As I read the description, I was kind of amazed. I remember thinking, "This is a thing? This is it. This is totally me". I immediately signed up and got the process started. After I had my background check and attended orientation, the CoachArt team asked my availability and what I was interested in teaching. As a visual effects artist, I have learned a lot of art fundamentals on my way into my career; I put down drawing, painting, or multimedia. Within a few weeks I was paired up with Nathan, a young boy who is interested in drawing and acrylic painting. Teaching Nathan has been very rewarding. Since we've started, there have been moments where I have helped him make breakthroughs and gotten him excited about his artwork. We've gotten to know each other well and his family has been very welcoming. CoachArt has been a great experience for us both and I would highly recommend it to anyone who is interested in making a difference in a young person's life. It is the perfect intersection of your personal talents with the ability to give back to the community.

My son has been with CoachArt for 4-5 years now. He truly enjoy every class he participated in from…read moredrawing, painting, squishmellow and ukulele. All the coaches are so nice, kind and patience and has been a great role model for him. In addition to online classes we also attended in-person events like the rock climbing and the Christmas Holidays event and we always had an amazing time. We love CoachArt and would recommend to everyone, you're amazing. Thank you for everything!

Mifany Kaiser, MFA looks like a laid back lady publisher, or so I thought when we shook hands and…read morechatted last night at the Ruskin Art Club. Turns out, she, along with Mark Bergendahl, "elected to formally incorporate Orange County's first nonprofit public benefit corporation dedicated to the support and promotion of strong community, literacy and personal growth. ...[They chose the name] Tebot Bach, Welsh for 'little teapot' because the teapot is central to the spirit of community life in Wales - a community spirit that infuses its work. [Thusly,]...Tebot Bach is dedicated to strengthening community, advancing literacy, and broadening the audience for poets by demonstrating through readings, workshops, and publications, the power of poetry to transform human experience." Full article: www.tebotbach.org Tebot Bach's accomplishments include: "'Voices to Come Home To: Poems from the Hearts of the Homeless', a $10K grant from the Verbena Foundation to provide writing workshops for homeless Veterans and to publish a collection of their poetry, Poetry on the Move, a program for students grades 6-12 which places their full-length poems or excerpts from their poems on buses," and much, much more. Full article: www.tebotbach.org Without art we are nothing but humandoings! Bravo Tebot Bach!

I volunteered under poet/teacher Mifanwy for almost a year after graduating college because I…read morewanted some experience in the literary arts field. Mifanwy is an accomplished and passionate individual. She was a teacher for many years, and is currently a poetry teacher at Golden West College in Huntington Beach. Tebot Bach hosts a monthly poetry reading at Golden West College, and I've met many neat poets and writers through it. There are some regulars who recite their poems for the open reading time (which is towards the end), and I remember several fabulous poems by another fellow volunteer and guest poets. During the poetry readings, you would've found me in the back of the room, in charge of selling TBach and guest poet's books. After going back to grad school I have stopped volunteering, but will always think fondly of the times I've spent there. Spread the Word!

As I'm about to send the kid off to school, it felt appropriate to write this review since it…read morewouldn't have happened without them. The kid is a great applicant, but trying to guide her on my own was a nightmare. After trying that approach for far too long, I enrolled her in this program and instantly felt at ease. I didn't have to nag because they kindly nudged the kid with all that needed to happen. They had all these additional tips that I had no clue about. Like little known, less competitive majors or what tired, overdone personal statement topics to avoid. Well worth the money for expert advice and less fighting. Ok, I can't help myself. I have to brag that the kid is a UCLA Bruin. Couldn't be prouder. Feels like I was the one admitted!

Came across Senior procrastination Package as the name indicates ... late. My son is my only…read morechild, so I had plenty of regrets about not starting the college preparation process sooner. I had him at 20 and attended college later as an adult so I wasn't quite aware of the process out of high school. I was sooo happy that I found them. Julie was simply amazing and broke everything down for me and supported my son by prioritizing his needs with the deadlines, help with the application process, and utilizing their essay review service. I knew that signing up in the summer before my son's senior year wouldn't magically make everything right, but it definitely brought down the stress level for both of us. Apparently, they sell out every year and I'm glad I was able to get a spot. If you have a child who needs help for the college admissions process, don't wait until school starts their senior year. I wish I would have known about their parent companies Premiere Prep and Junior Scramble sooner, but you live and learn. Hopefully I've saved one parent from procrastinating with this post!! Looking forward to some good news in the months ahead for my son.

This is a great organization that rescues missing kids who have been taken by the sex trade…read moreindustry. The summer months are especially hard because donations go way down in the summer. Please, every little bit helps.

Opal Singleton was extremely knowledgeable about everything she spoke of when she held an…read morein-service training at my job for human trafficking and child sex trafficking. She is deeply connected and passionate about saving our kids from being exploited all over the world. She is the president and CEO of million kids and is the training and Outreach coordinator for the Riverside County anti Human Trafficking task force. I was very enlightened by the information and a little shocked at just how realistically close all these crimes are happening around my family and I. It's very overwhelming to hear as a parent but was well needed information. Thank you. I encourage others to get in contact with her or schedule a training/in-service to get more information about what's going on around you (Especially if you work with youth, in a school, in law enforcement, hospitals or with people in general). You truly never know who your coming in contact with. Be careful!