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Published 13 days ago
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Community Outreach Volunteer (Church Mapping) – South Los Angeles & Compton (In-Person)

On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Los Angeles, CA
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  • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime, evenings), Weekends (daytime, evenings)
    Time Commitment:
    Flexible
    Commitment Details:
    Volunteers travel along main streets in assigned areas (primarily by car). They look for churches and record what they can clearly see. No door knocking. Visual work only.
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    12
    Cause Areas:
    Civic Engagement, Community Development, Education, Poverty, Religion & Spirituality
    Benefits:
    Training Provided
    Good For:
    Teens, Public Groups, Age 55+
    Participation Requirements:
    Attend Orientation
    Age Requirement:
    16+
    Other Requirements:
    Volunteers must be able to serve in person in South Los Angeles or Compton. Able to travel along main streets (primarily by car). Able to take clear notes. Able to follow simple instructions.

    Description

    Community Outreach Volunteer (Church Mapping) – South Los Angeles & Compton (In-Person)

    Help us find and map churches in South Los Angeles and Compton. This work helps us find churches so we can connect them with more services to support their communities.

    What you will do:

    • Travel along main streets in assigned areas (primarily by car)
    • Look for churches along each street
    • Write down church names and addresses
    • Record other details you can clearly see
    • Turn in your notes after each session
    • No door knocking—this is visual work only

    Project phases:

    • Phase 1: Street-by-street mapping and data collection
    • Phase 2: Fun online research to fill in missing church details

    What you need:

    • Careful attention to detail
    • Willingness to learn
    • Ability to follow simple directions
    • Ability to take clear notes

    Helpful (not required):

    • Familiar with South Los Angeles or Compton
    • Access to a car
    • Basic internet skills

    Time commitment:

    A few hours per month. Flexible days and times.

    Location:

    On-site in South Los Angeles, Compton, and nearby areas.

    Training:

    Training is provided. We will show you what to look for and how to record it.

    Impact:

    You will help build a church database that connects local churches with free services that support people facing homelessness and other urgent community needs.

    Location

    On-site
    Los Angeles, California, US

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    Instructions:

    Please be ready to serve in South Los Angeles or Compton.

    Bring a pen, paper, and clipboard.

    A phone is helpful.

    A car is helpful but not required.

    Follow all instructions during training.

    Be respectful at all times.

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