• Volunteer Orientation is a crash course on all of the important information needed to be a successful volunteer, and it will familiarize you with DWC programs, policies, and volunteer opportunities.  Leave with your first assignment in hand!
  Next Orientation Date: Saturday, March 7 from 9 to 11 a.m.
• Volunteer Training is a thought-provoking discussion-based workshop that educates volunteers on the root causes of homelessness, current events impacting homeless women, healthy boundaries, active listening, sisterhood, and how to make an impact in your community.  Perfect for folks who seek a volunteer role working directly with DWC Participants.
  Next Training Date: Saturday, March 7 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Please contact Volunteer Coordinator Vanessa Wai at VanessaW@DWCweb.org to sign up for either of the events listed above.
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• 2009 Gala Planning Committee: Do you have a passion for event planning? If so, please consider helping us prepare for our Annual Fundraising Gala dinner and auction! Monthly meetings will be held through Monday, September 21 - the date of this year's event. Please contact Development Associate Amber Sheikh at AmberS@DWCweb.org for details.
• Capital Campaign Committee: Do you find yourself motivating others or have you worked on fundraising campaigns? If so, we would love for you to join our Capital Campaign Committee! Meetings are held every six weeks until DWC moves into our new home just a few blocks away. For more information, please contact Capital Campaign Coordinator Tracy Talaid at TracyT@DWCweb.org.  
• Social Enterprise Committee: Do you have experience in business plan development, retail stores, or marketing?  Would you like to help create a business that builds job training and employment opportunities for low-income women?  DWC is looking for business-minded volunteers to help develop a social enterprise at our new location.  Please contact Executive Assistant Nui Bezaire at NuiB@DWCweb.org for more information.
• Medical Clinic Committee: In 2010, DWC will be opening the first medical and mental health clinic exclusively for women in the Skid Row area.  DWC is relying on a Medical Clinic Committee of volunteers from a variety of medical professions to provide us with guidance as we take on this exciting endeavor.  If you have a background or interest in the medical or mental health field and would like to help, please contact Senior Director of Programs and Community Education Monica Martinez at MonicaM@DWCweb.org for more information.
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• Save-the-Date - Burlesque Bingo: The DWC Public Outreach Team will once again be hosting this fun and successful fundraising event! There will be singing, dancing, comedy, prizes, an auction, and other fun surprises - it's an event you and your friends don't want to miss! Please feel free to contact Development Associate Amber Sheikh at AmberS@DWCweb.org should you have any questions.
         What: Burlesque Bingo
         When: Sunday, January 25 at 7 p.m.
         Where: Royal Claytons 
         1855 Industrial St., Los Angeles 90021
         (in the Toy Factory Lofts) 
  $20 Suggested Donation *This is a 21-and-over event. 
• Save-the-Date - Business Venture Wisdom Holders Meeting: Do you have experience in workforce development, operating a small business, managing a retail space,  or do you live in a downtown community? If so, please share your wisdom and experience and help DWC build our retail/job training space at Project Home!  Please contact Executive Assistant Nui Bezaire at NuiB@DWCweb.org for more information or to sign up. Meeting Date: Thursday, February 26 from 6:00 to 8:30 p.m. Dinner will be provided.