Ahead With Horses Inc. is in need of helpful and willing volunteers to assist with prep for their annual Costume Day event on October 24.  Shifts times include: 8:45 am (for orientation) for as long as you are able to help, or until 2:00 pm.  AWH will need assistance with shade awnings as well as some heavy lifting and arrangement of tables for the event.  If you can lend a hand, please contact Michele Newman at 818-767-6373 or aheadwithhorses@yahoo.com.

Tour de Summer Camps is a community cycling fundraiser, in which all proceeds will benefit scholarships for kids to attend Jewish summer camps. All across Simi Valley and beyond, riders will have the option to an 18-mile, 36-mile, 62-mile and 100-mile route. Since 2013, the annual event has raised nearly $1 million, and they need your help to ensure that same rate of success this year!  Volunteer today!  Register at https://www.tourdesummercamps.org/Forms/Volunteer.

Catholic Big Brothers Big Sisters is in need of 10 amazing volunteers to ensure that their Oct. 26 Golf Classic tournament runs smoothly. Activities include greeting players, tagging golf bags, assisting with registration and more. Meals are included! Here’s a little more information:

Available shifts:

• 8 am – 12 pm: 5 volunteers
• 12 pm – 7 pm: 5 volunteers

Individuals and groups are welcome to volunteer.  For more info or to sign up, call 213-251-9800.

Join ChildHelp Community Resource and Training Center for their free parenting classes.  Classes are held in English from 1 – 3 pm and in Spanish from 3 – 5 pm.  Please RSVP by calling Hector De Paz at 323-301-9433 or hdpaz@childhelp.org or Amber Contreras at323-465-4016 X2007 or acontreras@childhelp.org.  NOTE: Classes without RSVPs may be cancelled.

Our pals at Free Arts for Abused Children are in need of 1 – 2 happy, helpful volunteers to assist with the clean-up and organization of their new office on October 29 from 4 – 6 pm.  Volunteers must wear something comfortable since they’ll be doing some light lifting of boxes/office supplies, etc.  Appropriate attire includes closed toe shoes (example: flats or sneakers) and casual wear (example: t-shirt and jeans).  Volunteers may bring food/snacks/water/non-alcoholic beverages, etc.

Volunteer Criteria

• Listen to instructions from the Free Arts Staff Member
• Be able to stay the full 2 hours
• Lift boxes 20-30lbs (just off the shelf)
• Open boxes
• Organize office supplies
• Be respectful and kind

For more info, please contact Development Assistant Eren at 818-587-6475 or etimario@freearts.org.

Paseo del Rey Elementary School is hosting its annual Fall Festival for students on October 30 and they need the help of some happy, helpful volunteers to make it all come together perfectly.  The special event will include food, costumes, arts & crafts and games for the children and they’ll need volunteers to assist the kids in playing simple, fun games during the Festival.  If you’d like to help, please contact Ieshia at 310-663-3935 or paseopto@gmail.com.

Don’t miss this weekly program at the John C. Fremont Branch of the Los Angeles Public Library! Come meet STAR volunteer readers Isaac and Savannah. Read stories together, and learn how to earn a free book. Books come alive for kids when they share the fun of reading with STAR library volunteers. For more info, please call Megan Katz at 323-962-3521.

Join AHEAD With Horses for their Annual Costume Day. As early as 9 am, they need volunteers to help dress the horses up for Halloween, run game booths and arts & crafts for the kids.  For more info, please call 818-767-6373 or email aheadwithhorses@yahoo.com.

Don’t miss AHEAD With Horses’ Annual Costume Day on Saturday, October 31st from 11 am -2 pm! Admission is free. Parking is available at the church parking lot across the street from the AWH facility. Volunteers can assist with activities as early as starting as early as 9 am; please come in costume.  For more info, please contact Executive Director Michelle Newman at 818-767-6373 or email aheadwithhorses@yahoo.com.