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The Department of Public Social Services
(DPSS) serves an ethnically
and culturally diverse community
through programs designed to both
alleviate hardship and promote
health, personal responsibility, and
economic independence. DPSS Volunteers
help in reaching all of these
different groups in a more personalized
manner. The Department provides
many benefits and services to
low-income residents of Los Angeles
County such as: temporary financial
assistance, free and low-cost health
care insurance and food benefits for
families. These benefits are magnified
by the kind and caring service
offered by DPSS Volunteers.
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Here are only a few examples:
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Toy Loan Centers
Help operate a community toy library lending
toys, books and games to community children
or collect donations of usable toys and other
items for the Toy Loan Centers.
Clerical Support
Assist professional and other staff on a variety
of assignments.
Adopt-A-Family
Assist by sponsoring and providing contributions
of food, toys and clothing to some of
our Department's neediest individuals and
families.
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Community Outreach Events
Participate in DPSS sponsored community
outreach events.
Special Projects
Provide help through group or individual
projects based on personal skills or interest. |
Volunteering brings benefits to
both society at large and the individual
volunteer. It makes important
contributions, economically
as well as socially. It contributes
to a more cohesive society by
building trust and reciprocity
among citizens |
We are pleased when a dedicated citizen such as you inquires about our
volunteer program. We have a variety of volunteer opportunities to offer interested citizens
of all ages, including staff and particular organizations that wish to serve the community. Our
program is designed to recruit and assign volunteers to projects that enhance, strengthen and
expand services to participants in departmental programs.
Click here for an
application packet necessary to register as a DPSS Volunteer. After you have had an
opportunity to complete the forms, please send them to our office:
Los Angeles County Department of Public Social Services
Volunteer and Special Programs
2615 South Grand Ave., 2nd Floor
Los Angeles, California 90007-2608
Tel: (213) 744-4348 Fax: (213) 743-9998
Email us at dpssvolunteers@dpss.lacounty.gov
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