Community Engagement

The Mend Christmas Program

November 8, 2015

A wide variety of volunteer opportunities is available for anyone interested in helping MEND make this a merry Christmas for its community.You can review the opportunities here.

All of the events are based at the MEND center, 10641 N. San Fernando Rd. Pacoima, CA 91331.

Super Saturday Home Visiting

Help visit registered families in their homes to assess their need. We will start with a brief training session, then send volunteers off in pairs to visit families. Volunteers must be outgoing and energetic, with strong communication skills and a vehicle to drive to the homes. Continental breakfast provided. Age requirement: 11 and up (ages 11-16 must be accompanied by an adult). Dress code: Casual.

Saturday, October 31, 8:30 am to 1:00 pm
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Saturday, November 7, 8:30 am to 1:00 pm
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Saturday, November 14, 8:30 am to 1:00 pm
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Toy Set-Up/Sorting

Sort and assemble toy and gifts for MEND’s Christmas Toy Land. Volunteers must be comfortable with physical activity and lifting. Age requirement: 18 and up. Dress code: Casual; please wear closed-toe shoes. You will be assigned a task on the day of the event.

Tuesday, November 17, 9:00 am to 2:00 pm
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Wednesday, November 18, 9:00 am to 2:00 pm
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Tuesday, December 8, 9:00 am to noon
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Tuesday, December 8, 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm
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Wednesday, December 9, 9:00 am to noon
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Wednesday, December 9, 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm
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Thursday, December 10, 9:00 am to noon
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Thursday, December 10, 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm
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Santa’s Toy and Food Workshops

Set up Christmas Toy Land, sort toys, and assemble and pack Christmas food boxes to be distributed to families. Volunteers must be comfortable with physical activity and lifting. Age requirement: 8 and up (ages 8-16 must be accompanied by an adult). Dress code: Casual; please wear closed-toe shoes. You will be assigned a task on the day of the event.

Saturday, November 21, 9:00 am to 12:00 noon
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Saturday, November 21, 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
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Saturday, December 5, 9:00 am to 12:00 noon
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Saturday, December 5, 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
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Toy Clean Up and Inventory

Inventory the surplus and clean up agency. Volunteers must be comfortable with physical activity and lifting. Dress code: Casual; please wear closed-toe shoes. Age requirement: 18 and up. You will be assigned a task on the day of the event.

Monday, December 14, 1:15 pm to 5:00 pm
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