Volunteer with us!
SELAH volunteers build relationships and trust while serving our neighbors in need. We have more than 300 regular volunteers who dedicate their time to helping us put on our various programs each week. Take a look at our opportunities below and join us as a volunteer!
Our Volunteer Opportunities
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Volunteer On Site
Help create community with our unhoused neighbors at one of our on-site programs in Atwater, Echo Park, Hollywood or Silver Lake. Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday & Sunday.
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Go on Outreach
Visit and work with our unhoused neighbors where they live; meet and pack up from locations in Atwater Village Echo Park, Hollywood or Silver Lake. Saturday & Sunday.
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Special Services Desk
Our Special Services Desk volunteers help participants with tasks like ID replacement, EBT applications, or obtaining a birth certificate on site in Echo Park or Silver Lake. Tuesday, Wednesday & Saturday.
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Help Behind the Scenes
Want to volunteer but are unable to make our on-site or outreach services? We’re always looking for volunteers with talents and skills to help with special projects or behind-the-scenes work.
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Volunteer As a Group
Elevate your impact by volunteering together! Whether you're colleagues, friends, or community members, volunteering as a group amplifies the impact. Email us to find an experience for your group: volunteer@selahnhc.org
Already signed up to volunteer? Visit our volunteer resources page!
SELAH’S VOLUNTEER CULTURE STATEMENT
Our volunteers are integral to our mission of building community with each other and with our unhoused neighbors. Volunteers treat each other and our larger community with respect and care, acknowledging that we come to this work with different perspectives and life experiences. We are thoughtful and caring in our communications and allow space for others' ideas and concerns. As an organization we know that this work can be challenging and we encourage our volunteers to take steps to avoid excess stress or burnout from this work. It’s okay to step away and take a break if you need space. We encourage you to process any stress with program leads, other volunteers or trusted friends and family. If you feel like it would be useful to speak to a professional, our staff and board are here to provide resources and referrals.
SELAH COVID-19 PROTOCOLS
SELAH's top priority is the health and safety of our volunteers and the people we serve. For this reason, we have enacted the following protocols related to COVID-19, which are aligned with the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health:
Volunteers are expected to be fully vaccinated as defined by the CDC
Volunteers are expected to follow LA County Department of Public Health mask rules for indoor public spaces (note: guidance varies based on current impact level)
If you have symptoms or test positive for COVID-19, please follow LACDPH isolation instructions
If you are in close contact with someone with COVID-19, please follow LACDPH instructions for close contact
SELAH COVID FAQs:
Q: Should I wear a mask outside?
A: Wearing a mask outside is your choice.
Q: Should I wear a mask inside?
A: Our volunteers may always choose to wear masks to protect themselves and the vulnerable population we serve. Whether or not masks are required, however, depends on COVID-19's current impact level, as defined by the LA County Department of Health. SELAH leads are responsible for communicating any change in the impact level that would necessitate masking.
Q: Will SELAH provide masks?
A: Yes. We have masks available to everyone, including both participants and volunteers. If you can't find one, please ask a lead.