How to Become a DWC Volunteer

1. Visit our Calendar to see all the available Volunteer Opportunities. 

2. Fill out the Individual or Group Volunteer Application, indicating the opportunities that interest you or your group.  This will help us connect you to a rewarding volunteer experience!

3. Send your completed application to Allison Bamberg, Volunteer Associate by emailing Volunteer@DWCweb.org or faxing (213) 680-0844.

4. Attend a general Volunteer Orientation or a more in-depth Volunteer Training (Training is required for some but not all volunteer opportunities.  See our Calendar of Events for the next Orientation or Training.

Get Inspired!
Watch this great video about DWC Volunteers! 
 

DWC VOLUNTEERS RECEIVE PRESIDENTIAL AWARD

As part of Volunteer Appreciation month, DWC honored our 1800+ volunteers. Two supporters, Angie Hermes and Lisa Marsh, received the Gold Presidential Service Award for donating 500 hours of their time.  Following is a list of all the DWC volunteers who received the President's Volunteer Service Award:

Gold Award Recipients:
Angie Hermes
Lisa Marsh

Silver Award Recipients:
Bonnie Sun
Donella Wilson
Gail Lannoy
Gloria Teschner
Heidi Mezzatesta
Lauren Frankel
Loraine White
Lynn Hall Russell
Shelli Herman
Telma Barreto Cruz

Bronze Award Recipients:
Amanda Petersen
Andria Thompson
Barbara Chasse
Billie Greer
Carolyn Williams
Cecilia Ngan
Dr. Anne
Eileen Fung
Erin Mills
Howard Sherman
Judith Reichman 
Katherine Forster
Kathy Suto
Kimberly Clancy
Lisa Hubbard
Marje Bennetts
Michele Kauffman
Michelle Kezirian
Patti Fischer
Sandra A. Kimberling
Shanda Connolly
Shelly Strong


 

 Visit our Calendar
for all Volunteer Opportunities
 

DWC Volunteer Stats:

75%  of the days in the year, the DWC Learning Center is managed by volunteers

6 Resident birthdays, on average, are celebrated each month by the Birthday Guild Volunteers

50% of the meals served at DWC are provided by volunteers

27 volunteers are trained as Kitchen Leaders

65 Cooking Clubs prepare meals throughout the year

71 Residents are served by volunteers through birthday parties, meals, outings, and companionship

250 hygiene kits are assembled by a group of volunteers in a two hour period

350 Pieces of furniture were assembled by volunteers for the new site

1512 bags of clothing were sorted by volunteers in 2010

21,914 volunteer hours were served at DWC in 2010

75 Ladies are greeted by a Day Center volunteers in one day

1800 people volunteered at DWC in 2010

Meet the Volunteer Department

Margaux Helvey, Director of Community & Corporate Partnerships
Steven Alvarez, Volunteer Coordinator
Katie Escudero, Volunteer Coordinator
Allison Bamberg, Volunteer Associate

Contact Allison Bamberg, Volunteer Associate, if you have any questions; Volunteer@DWCweb.org or (213)680-0600