Toberman Neighborhood Center is a non-profit organization that provides social services to low-income individuals and families in the Harbor area, helping them move from poverty to self-sufficiency.
Volunteer Center
Toberman welcomes Volunteers! We welcome teen interns and volunteer service group projects. Often, volunteers like to start out in one of our ongoing projects and then use their creativity to develop a new and exciting project. It’s up to you! Please see the following list of projects that always need volunteer support:
Toberman Family Assistance Volunteer
Assist in the Toberman Food Pantry by helping to:
- Fill out intake forms
- Provide directions and/or information to clients about the Thrift Store
- Organize and keep pantry area tidy and clean
- Arrange cans, dry goods, and meats
- Make grocery bags for families
- Receive and unload donations
- Sort through usable items for the Toberman Thrift Shop and Cradle Closet
Monday – Friday 9:00 – 11:30 am & 1:30 – 3:00 pm (closed Tuesdays).
Volunteer Sponsored Food/Toy/Clothing/Gift Card/Infant Supply Drive
Volunteers organize, recruit, and run a drive to help supply our Food Pantry and provide for the needs of our community.
Toberman Learning Center (TLC)/ Youth Services Volunteer
To assist energetic youth ages 5-10 (TLC) or 11-16 years of age (Youth Services) after school. Help the youth with homework completion, reading, math, writing, and playing educational games.
- Monday – Thursday 3:00 – 5:00 pm
Toberman Summer Camp Counselor
Come have fun in the summer sun with our youth ages 5-10 in our Toberman Summer Day Camp. Lend a hand as the kids rotate through different activities on the Toberman campus: math lab, computer lab, reading lab, free time, recreation, and arts & crafts.
- Monday – Friday 11:30 – 5:00 pm
*Note the summer schedule is tentative as the youth have field trips every week.
Toberman Feeding Program Volunteer
This is our most popular and interactive program! It allows a group or individual to pick one day a month to come serve a hot meal to our children at 4:30 pm, immediately after homework time. The group prepares the food and brings all the paper goods to feed approximately 150 children. A balanced meal is appreciated, as Toberman encourages “healthy eating” habits in our youth.
Toberman Athletics Volunteer
With the arrival of our Olympic-sized basketball gym, we need help teaching athletic skills and developing team sports for our youth. Volunteers can help by participating in after-school recreation or organized team sports.
Please contact Lee Davis, Toberman Athletic Director – 310-832-1145 ext 165.
Toberman Administrative Intern
Work in the Administration office performing general office work tasks:
- filing
- labeling
- assembling documents
- mass mailings
*Note: Microsoft Word knowledge is helpful
It is easy to become a Toberman Volunteer!
Set-up an introductory appointment with the Volunteer Coordinator:
Kristy Day 310-832-1145 ext 119
kristydaylee@yahoo.com