The Volunteer Center ALSC is a division of the Assistance League of Southern California, a social service organization, headquartered in Hollywood, that has provided essential services to families, children, and individuals in Greater Los Angeles County since 1919. The Volunteer Center's many programs refer volunteers to community-based organizations that can use their help for the betterment of all. The Teen Outreach Programs build self-esteem and a sense of purpose in youth through training and volunteerism. The Volunteer Involvement Program provides opportunities for individiuals and families to improve their communities. The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program refers seniors aged 55 and over so they may share their lifetimes of experience with the community.
Volunteers work to beautify their community.
The Court Referred Community Service Program and Juvenile Community Service Program provide opportunities for alternative sentencing that allow offenders to contribute to the community withought impairing their abilities to meet personal responsibilities. A local event raises awareness about the Volunteer Center. The Volunteer Center began linking volunteers with agencies in 1951. Building on its early vision, the Center has evolved from a volunteer agency in the San Fernando Valley to an organization with a diversity of services in the San Fernando, Santa Clarita, Antelope, and Conejo valleys, as well as the Hollywood area. More than 75,000 volunteers are served annually.