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Volunteer Los Angeles unveiled its new look and strategic direction in November 2011 and presented its interactive Web site and initiatives to local nonprofits, supporters and friends. The full complement of new and longstanding programs will continue to promote volunteerism to support the large network of nonprofits in Los Angeles.

Every year, Volunteer LA links some 80,000 volunteers to 800+ nonprofits and public agencies to build opportunity for struggling children and adults, create environmental impact, support schools and government services and keep neighborhoods safe. Volunteer LA believes that human capital is as important as financial capital. Research shows that organizations that involve volunteers are as effective as their counterparts – at half the cost.

VOLUNTEER LOS ANGELES PROGRAMS

HandsOn Volunteers offers volunteer opportunities for a few hours, a few days or several months that best fits a volunteer's interests, abilities and availability. One of the newest ways is for volunteers to invest skills through ultra-short-term, virtual opportunities by MicroVolunteering. It's for those who want to volunteer from the comfort of their couch— some call it volunteering for the Facebook generation.

Disaster Volunteering provides critically needed volunteers through two programs. LA County Surge Unit – Disaster Healthcare Volunteers is a Los Angeles County-wide initiative to register and credential medical, health, mental health and traditional volunteers in advance of a large scale disaster or public health emergency. Disaster Response Volunteers provides a go-to system for non-medical volunteers who want to help and for nonprofits and government agencies that need additional volunteer assistance.

Court Referred Community Service gives courts, probation departments and judicial officials a viable option of community service as an alternative to fines and incarceration for adults and youth. Through meaningful service, CRCS clients have a chance to make restitution to their community.

Senior Corps channels seniors' rich experience, skills and talents in the three distinct programs of Retired and Senior Volunteers (RSVP), Foster Grandparents and Senior Companions where they can be companions to their peers, tutor and mentor troubled youth or participate in other projects that fit their interests.

Business Volunteering enables businesses with corporate social responsibility programs to find done-in-a-day or long-term projects. Volunteer LA actively partners with businesses to help them create community impact through the investment of their employees' time and talents.

Agency Partnerships and Training supports nonprofits and public agencies through strategic investment of "human capital" from Volunteer LA's various programs and provides volunteer management training.