Volunteer Hub

How can you help?

The COVID-19 crisis has impacted our community deeply and many people are struggling and in need of help. It can be challenging sometimes to find the best way to lend a hand so we are compiling various volunteer opportunities into one comprehensive list. Please feel free to email editor@tag839.org if you hear of any other volunteer opportunities that you would like to share with the Animation Guild community.

IATSE C.A.R.E.S

With COVID-19 ravaging communities and industries across the world, we need to provide support to our most at-risk, elderly, and disabled members. To that end, the International has launched C.A.R.E.S. (Coronavirus Active Response and Engagement Service), a new initiative to organize aid for the most vulnerable. The initiative establishes a “Buddy System” — sign up to volunteer.

LA COUNTY FED VOLUNTEER CORPS

The Los Angeles County Federation of Labor is working with the Mayor of Los Angeles to build a base of volunteers that can help our city and county be ready to support our most vulnerable Angelenos.  They are calling on all union members in good health to stand with our community by volunteering to join our LA Labor COVID-19 Volunteer Corps to join our efforts over the coming weeks and possibly even months.

Sign up to volunteer by filling out a registration form: http://bit.ly/lalaborvolunteer Please contact Claudia Magana at Claudia@thelafed.org with any questions.

AMERICAN RED CROSS

Give Blood – Due to the coronavirus there is a critical need for blood. The Red Cross has many donation drives occurring across the county so  schedule an appointment and save a life! 

Urgent need for Volunteers – The American Red Cross is closely monitoring the outbreak of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and preparing to carry out lifesaving missions in the event of any possible disruptions, as well as supporting public health agencies to help communities prepare. Their need for volunteers is constant and continues to evolve as they navigate this health crisis. They are working with public health officials to help keep local communities and volunteers safe. Volunteer opportunities include supporting blood donations and delivering much-needed services to your community. There are even a wide variety of remote (work-from-home) opportunities available.  Sign up to volunteer.

TTF Safety First! Courses

The IATSE Training Trust Fund has released a new online course – “COVID-19: Recommended Guidelines for Preventing Exposure in the Workplace.” The purpose of this course is to provide you with information and recommended practices to minimize the spread of COVID-19 upon returning to the workplace. The course is available in all TTF Safety First! accounts so if you already have an account, just log in to your existing account to start taking the course →

If you still need a TTF Safety First! account, you can complete an application online with a special link. This link is unique to our local. Please do not share the link with anyone outside the local or post it to any social media. When you click on the link, you will be redirected to an online application form. Fill it in, click submit, and within a few days you will receive an email with your account information so you can take the course.

VOLUNTEER FOR A FOOD BANK OR TO DELIVER MEALS

California Food Bank – Food banks are in great need of volunteers to help pack and sort food. They are taking precautions to prioritize volunteer safety. Visit California Association of Food Banks at www.CAfoodbanks.org/covidhttp://www.cafoodbanks.org/COVID-19.

LAUSD Food Distribution Volunteers – The American Red Cross is conducting distribution of emergency supplies (feeding) at fixed points of distribution (PODs) in support of population affected by school closures in coordination with a whole community effort led by LA County Unified School District. More than 160 volunteers are needed every day at 50 plus sites. Learn more here.

Meal on Wheels – Vulnerable seniors are at greatest risk amid COVID-19. Let’s help keep them safe and cared for. Contact your local Meals on Wheels organization to volunteer, visit www.mealsonwheelsamerica.org.