Volunteers Needed at Banning Residence Museum

Original story derived from The Signal Tribune Newspaper

The Banning Museum is seeking volunteers for a variety of programming opportunities, and it will host two “Get to Know Us” receptions for prospective volunteers. The “Get to Know Us” receptions will take place at 11am on Friday, Feb. 4 and Saturday, Feb. 5 in the museum’s library, which is in the barn, at 401 East “M” St. in Wilmington. Reservations are available for one of the dates above, but not for both dates.

Volunteers at the Banning Museum attend a training class to gain the background necessary to offer public and special group tours of the house, stagecoach barn and grounds. Once the training class is completed, the volunteers are able to participate in a full range of museum programs, such as the conservation and maintenance of antiques, decorative art exhibitions, special events, museum shop assistance, lecture and discussion committees, the Living History Program and the school program. The museum’s school program is designed to introduce fourth grade students to local cultural and historical heritage and require additional training to familiarize volunteers to the program details.

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(310) 548-7777

Make a Difference through Volunteer Opportunities

Making a Difference: Volunteers needed

Article taken from Daily Breeze staff reports.

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Posted: 06/22/2010 10:08:33 PM PDT

Make a difference by volunteering! Here is a wonderful opportunity to give back to the community and its members. Here are two local organizations that are seeking help and have asked the Daily Breeze to print out their call-outs in their newspaper.

Banning Museum in Wilmington –

Become a volunteer at the museum. Opportunities include serving as a docent to lead tours of the museum, stagecoach barn, and grounds; helping with conservation and maintenance of antiques; working in the museum shop; and helping with school programs. "Get to Know Us" receptions are held prior to required training classes.

Richstone Family Center in Hawthorne –

Richstone Family Center serves abused women and children. Volunteers can read to children, tutor a child, teach computer skills, teach a craft, prepare a meal or help with fundraising. Schedules are flexible.

For these and other volunteer opportunities, call the Volunteer Center at 310-212-5009, Monday-Friday.

Volunteer at the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Los Angeles Harbor

Become a Volunteer at the Positive Place for Kids!

“The mission of the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Los Angeles Harbor is to provide a safe and wholesome environment dedicated to all youth in our community. Our goal is to develop positive values, high self-esteem, and a philosophy of nurturing our members to reach their full potential as successful citizens. We will achieve this by providing a comprehensive schedule of quality programs and services that attempt to fully develop all who join our club.” (Bgclaharbor.org).

Wilmington’s youth could benefit from such a positive vision and from the thoughtful assistance that many can share. For over 70 years, the BGC has been serving the most at-risk children of our harbor communities and is the largest private child development agency in the entire south bay. They sponsor 17 program sites in Wilmington and San Pedro, and serve over 2,000 boys and girls daily. The BGC has 5 branches that could use help in various departments such as Tutoring, College Bound, Computer Lab, Reading Center, Math Lab, Leadership, Athletics, Music Department, Art Department, Subculture-Studios, and many more.

To become a volunteer, please visit BGC LA HARBOR , click on the DONORS tab and follow the 3 EASY STEPS to get the ball rolling.

Click here for the BGC of The Los Angeles Harbor Newsletter “Harbor Happenings”

Location Information/Phone numbers:

Boys & Girls Club - Wilmington

1444 West “Q” Street

Wilmington, CA 90744

Phone: (310) 549-8323

Boys & Girls Club – Dana Strand

470 North Hawaiian Avenue

Wilmington, CA 90744

Phone: (310) 518-7357

Boys & Girls Club – San Pedro/The Club (2-in-1)

1200 South Cabrillo Avenue

San Pedro, CA 90731

Phone: (310) 833-1322

Boys & Girls Club – Port of Los Angeles

100 West 5th Street

San Pedro, CA 90731

Phone: (310) 831-5232