Volunteer for Community Care & Listening and Resource Navigation & Referral Support

For Virtual Resource / Navigation Hours

Volunteers help with:

• Holding space and offering nonjudgmental conversation

• Practicing trauma-informed, peer-based support

• Helping reduce isolation through human connection

• Sharing information about city services and community resources

• Helping neighbors identify next steps (shelter access, documents, health services, food resources)

• Referring people to private or government programs when appropriate

Good for: peer supporters, grief workers, facilitators, people with lived experience, social work students, case managers, peer advocates, systems nerds; for volunteers who are comfortable learning systems or already have lived/professional experience.

Supply & Prep Support - Drop to Mutal Aid Efforts in Long Beach

Volunteers help with:

• Assembling hygiene/care/harm reducation kits

• Sorting donated items

• Picking up or transporting supplies

• Prepping food or beverages (when applicable)

Good for: introverts, folks with limited mobility, weekday helpers

Outreach Day Support - Currently on hold; supporting other Mutal Aid efforts in Long Beach

Volunteers help with:

• Setting up and breaking down outreach stations

• Distributing food, water, hygiene kits, and supplies

• Offering peer presence and conversation (no fixing, just listening)

• Helping maintain a calm, respectful, and welcoming environment

Good for: first-time volunteers, people curious about mutual aid

Time Commitment

• Most shifts are 1–3 hours

• Volunteers can participate occasionally or regularly

• No long-term commitment required

What Volunteers Don’t Need

• No prior outreach experience required

• No social work or clinical background needed

• No expectation to “fix” or rescue anyone

Training, guidance, and support are provided.