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1/12/2021

covid-19 volunteering opportunities & resources

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HPA 2021-2022: Volunteering Opportunities + Helpful Resources


VOLUNTEERING
Master Search Directories
  • Volunteer Match
    • https://www.volunteermatch.org/search
    • Enter local city and zipcode + keywords for both virtual and on-site opportunities
  • Idealist 
    • https://www.idealist.org/en/
    • Local volunteer + internship + organization opportunities
  • COVID-19 Volunteering Grassroots
    • http://blog.grassrootsvolunteering.org/volunteer-for-coronavirus
    • Has recurring home/local and single time volunteering links
      • giving blood, food banks, donation sites, etc.

Misc. Volunteering
  • Covia’s Social Call Program 
    • https://covia.org/services/social-call/
    • Speak to isolated seniors and have a conversation with them to keep them company during the pandemic
    • NOTE: background check required
  • Stand With Immigrants
    • https://www.standwithimmigrants.org/volunteer_opportunities_for_translators_interpreters
    • Connect to local immigration organizations near you and translate essential documents remotely for immigrants still learning English
  • Be My Eyes
    • https://www.bemyeyes.com/
    • Live video call with low-vision individuals to assist them with shopping, navigation, reading, etc. 
  • Bookshare
    • https://www.bookshare.org/cms/get-involved/volunteer/opportunities-us
    • Act as a virtual volunteer to upload PDFS/eBooks to website with modifications such as highlighting, bolding, larger fonts, etc.



RESOURCES
LGBT+ Related Resources
Healthcare - related: 
  • The Gay Center 
    • https://gaycenter.org/resources/
    • Advocacy, health and wellness programs, arts, entertainment, recovery. etc.
  • PFLAG 
    • https://pflag.org/resource/health-resources
    • Peer-to-peer support, education of people on community issues, and advocation for inclusive policies and laws
  • Out2Enroll
    • https://out2enroll.org/
    • Connect members to health insurance coverage options available under the Affordable Care Act
  • National Latina Institute for Reproductive Health
    • https://www.latinainstitute.org/en/what-we-do/lgbtq
    • Advocacy and education for reproductive justice and sexual liberation of the Latina community
  • National Center for Transgender Equality
    • https://transequality.org/know-your-rights/healthcare
  • Queer Health Access
    • http://www.queerhealthaccess.com/
    • Foundation for representation of LGBT+ in healthcare
  • Raising Women’s Voices
    • http://raisingwomensvoices.net/
    • Aimed at allowing women to voice concerns about health care policies
General :
  • Anti-Violence Project
    • http://avp.org/index.php
    • Focused on responding to violence against LGBTQ and HIV affected communities
  • Center Link
    • http://www.lgbtcenters.org/
  • Matthew Shepard Foundation
    • http://matthewshepard.org/
    • Raising money and educational access for LGBTQ youth


BLM Related Resources 
Healthcare - related: 
  • National
    • The Black AIDS Institute (@blackaids)
    • The Marsha P. Johnson Institute (@mpjinstitute)
      • Black trans resource
    • The Loveland Foundation
      • Therapy fund     
    • North Star Health Collective
      • https://www.northstarhealthcollective.org/
      • Not taking donations but has links to other groups to donate to + other helpful resources!
  • Bay Area
    • Freedom Community Clinic (@freedomcommunityclinic) 
      • Black and women-led clinic
    • Roots Community Health Center (@rootsempowers)
      • https://rootsclinic.org/empowerment-center/
  • Los Angeles
    • The California Black Women’s Health Project (@cablackwomenshealthproject)


Black-owned companies to buy from (CA only):
  • Site for general directory of black owned businesses
    • https://www.supportblackowned.com/
  • Santa Barbara
    • PLEASE SHARE: Shortened link to this sheet: tinyurl.com/SB4BLM + local & general BLM Resources doc (unknown owner) + ways to help: blacklivesmatters.carrd.co
  • Los Angeles 
    • https://www.discoverlosangeles.com/visit/the-guide-to-black-owned-businesses-in-la
  • Bay Area
    • https://bayareablackmarket.com
    • Restaurant/Food:
      • Black-Owned Vegan Restaurants: https://vegoutmag.com/losangeles/food-and-drink-article.php?id=402
  • Orange County
    • https://localemagazine.com/orange-county-black-owned-businesses/
  • San Diego
    • https://localemagazine.com/san-diego-black-owned-businesses/

Mental Health Related Resources 
UCSB: 
  • https://caps.sa.ucsb.edu
  • https://wellbeing.ucsb.edu 
  • http://www.sa.ucsb.edu/responding-to-distressed-students/safety-net/coordinators
  • http://wgse.sa.ucsb.edu/care/home
  • https://food.ucsb.edu/home

National: 
  • The Jed Foundation
    • http://www.jedfoundation.org/
    •  Free Self-Assessment and resource programs for college students
  • ULifeline
    • http://www.ulifeline.org/
    • Free, confidential resources for emotional health 
  • DBSA
    • http://www.dbsalliance.org/
    • Peer-led organization for individuals with depression and bipolar disorder
      • support groups, training, wellness tools, etc.
  • Mental Health America
    • http://www.mentalhealthamerica.net/
    • Counseling refferals, mental healthsupport, and housing searches 
  • NCBH 
    • http://www.thenationalcouncil.org/
    • Education initiative for understanding mental illness risks, impacts, and treatments

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