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Volunteer Opportunities


Weekend Meals Volunteers
We would truly appreciate your help for Saturday and Sunday meals, specifically on Sundays. If you able to help provide food for us, we would very be thankful for your time and donations. A phone call or an e-mail to let us know what dates you will be able to help bring food would be greatly appreciated. 
Adopt-A-Room: Interior Decor
Analyze residents’ rooms: determine what furnishings are needed, what is not operational; solicit donations and coordinate tasteful look with matching bedding, lamps, curtains, blinds, mirrors, bulletin boards, etc.
Clothing Boutique
Sort donated articles, hang up on appropriate rack; maintain order in Boutique; periodically rotate items, discarding unusable ones.
Computer Tutoring
One-on-one tutoring for WORD, Excel, Power Point, ACCESS, internet skills, Resume software, Business writing.
Corporate Partner
Solicit corporate contacts for financial commitments, fundraiser auction items, in-kind contributions, technology upgrades, volunteer projects, guest speakers, long-term partnerships.
Graduation Shower
Provide program graduates with grocery store gift certificates, basic starter kitchen items, linens, other items necessary for independent living.
Handyman
Do minor repairs, electrical, plumbing, painting on an as-needed basis.
House Meeting Guest Speaker
Speak on your subject of expertise: Career Development, Education, Health, Nutrition, & Beauty, wardrobe, employment readiness, financial well-being, psychological health, housing, family systems, personality assessments, anger management, substance abuse, STD’s, women’s health issues, legal issues, tax questions, credit repair and more.
New Resident Intake Process
Take new residents for haircuts, manicures, pedicures; put together interview outfits from WISEPlace Clothing Boutique.
Reception Desk
Answer phones once a week for 2-4 hours, weekdays between 9:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m.
Semi-Annual Garden
Plant Spring or Fall Garden of herbs, vegetables, flowers in planter tubs & boxes.
PC Tech Support
Provide ongoing assistance with network, pc’s, printers maintaining system, upgrades as necessary; check out donated computers and put together up-to-date systems for program graduates.

Our Wish List


Watches, Wallets, Purses, Alarm Clocks, AM/FM Radios, 99-cent Store Coupons, Gift Certificates to Shoe Stores, Pajamas, Robes, Slippers, Calculators, Disposable Cameras, Movie Passes, Pre-Paid Phone Cards, Hair Dryers, Hair Care Products, Perm Kits, Hair Accessories, Makeup, Facial Cleanser, Perfume, Body Lotion, Nail Care Sets, Department Store Gift Certificates, S, M & L Flip-Flops, Fast Food Coupons, Stationery, Stamps, Pens, Umbrellas, Sweaters, Sweatshirts, Jackets, Accessories (Pins, Ear-rings, Scarves, Necklaces), Nylons, Socks.

Positive Step Wish List


WISEPlace Positive Step (PS) house provides housing and supportive services for up to two years for five 

                                    WISEPlace graduates who were previously chronically homeless.




            Family Room/ Kitchen Area                                        For all downstairs Area

            Small entertainment television unit, etc.                       Silk trees and floral arrangements

            1 Pole lamp                                                               Wall art

            1 Set stackable tables

            1 End table                                                                Outdoor Pool Area

            Area Rug                                                                    2 Chaise Lounges

            Trash cans

                          Bedrooms

            Office:                                                                       5 Chest of drawers

            Desk set and Trash Can                                              5 Bedroom chairs

            Occasional Chair                                                        Twin bed comforters

Facility Wish List

  • Electrical                                                   
  • Locksmith
  • Air Conditioning
  • Video surveillance for the upstairs and Outside of facility
  • Security door repair
  • Termite repair
  • Exterior of the facility painted
  • Handyman
  • Clean gutters
  • Plumbing
Please contact Gloria Ruiz at 714.542.3577 x 13 if you wish to donate any of these items.
Thank You!

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