ONE-TIME OPPORTUNITIES

 
 

All one-time opportunities are worth 5 service credits. Partner organizations for each opportunity have been vetted by the Office of Service and Discipleship and provide APU students a meaningful opportunity to serve in the local area. APU students are expected to arrive on-time, serve for the duration of their shift, and to represent the university with humility, love, and kindness.

SEPTEMBER 2024


Green Care Day

  • Date: September 14, 2024

  • Time: 8:30AM-12:30PM

  • Organization: Bradoaks Elementary School

  • Description: "Participate in Green Care Day and help to fix Bradoaks Elementary School's education garden!-Bradoaks and FoodED will use this space for educational projects and partner with classes to learn more about climate change & the stewardship of our environment. Projects will mostly include mulching the garden site, weeding and other garden tasks as needed. -No experience necessary; tools and gloves provided. Bathrooms on site. Water and light bites provided, but encouraged to bring water and a hat, and wear close-toed shoes.


Huntington Beach Cleanup

  • Date: September 21, 2024

  • Time: 12:00PM-4:00PM (with one hour of driving)

  • Organization: Azusa Coastal Cleanup

  • Description: Azusa Coastal Cleanup is an exciting and impactful way to gain service credits. We will be taking care of our coastline by gathering trash littered across Huntington Beach. The day will be filled with both service and fun and we can not wait to see you there.


Birth to 5 Seminar

  • Date: September 21, 2024

  • Time: 8:00AM-1:00PM

  • Organization: Parents' Place FRC

  • Description: Parents' Place is gearing up for their annual Birth to 5 Seminar, which focuses on the social and emotional development of young children. Students will assist with setup, cleanup, snack area, and registration. This is a great opportunity to support your community and make a difference in the lives of young families.

 

OCTOBER 2024


HOPE’s Investing in Dreams Event

  • Date: October 10, 2024

  • Time: 4:00PM-9:30PM

  • Organization: Hope International

  • Description: Do you want to make a difference for an organization that is alleviating spiritual and material poverty in underserved areas of the world? For 27 years, HOPE has been providing Christ-centered financial services to alleviate spiritual, social, and material poverty through the local church. Join HOPE International for its 'Investing in Dreams' event. Students will have the opportunity to greet, help register and guide guests through an inspiring evening! Specifically, you will help with greeting, check-in, assembling auction items and assisting attendees with their phones access the bidding for the silent auction, opportunity drawings and the vendors we will have selling items. HOPE is expecting 700 guests for a silent/live auction, dinner along with worship and praise while we raise funds to fuel the work God is doing to propel families out of poverty.

manhattan Beach Cleanup

  • Date: October 12, 2024

  • Time: 11:00AM-3:00PM (with one hour of driving)

  • Organization: Azusa Coastal Cleanup

  • Description: Azusa Coastal Cleanup is looking for your help in taking care of our beautiful oceans. This is an exciting opportunity for community and service by caring for God’s creation alongside fellow students. We will provide snacks and water as well as a ride for those that need it. We cannot wait to see you all there and to stay updated text @azusacc to 81010!

Azusa Chalk Fest III, Team #1

  • Date: October 13, 2024

  • Time: 7:30AM-1:00PM

  • Organization: Azusa Connects

  • Description: Our city's annual Chalk Fest is being held in conjunction with the Azusa Golden Days Celebration on Sunday, October 13, 2024! The event will take place at Memorial Park all day. Students will be expected to assist organizers, artists, vendors and visitors throughout the day. Volunteers are expected to arrive on time and stay engaged until the end of their shift. The day will be filled with art, food, vendors and music! What a fun way to serve and celebrate the city of Azusa!-TEAM 1: Assist with event set up - canopies and tablesAssist with setting up supply tableAssist with Azusa Connects activity boothsAssisting with artist check in and manning the supply tableAssist with water and snacks for artists

Azusa Chalk Fest III, Team #2

  • Date: October 13, 2024

  • Time: 12:00PM-6:00PM

  • Organization: Azusa Connects

  • Description: Our city's annual Chalk Fest is being held in conjunction with the Azusa Golden Days Celebration on Sunday, October 13, 2024! The event will take place at Memorial Park all day. Students will be expected to assist organizers, artists, vendors and visitors throughout the day. Volunteers are expected to arrive on time and stay engaged until the end of their shift. The day will be filled with art, food, vendors and music! What a fun way to serve and celebrate the city of Azusa!-TEAM 2:Take over supply tables, activity booths and water/snack tableEvent tear down - pack up supplies, canopies, and tablesEvent clean up

Backpack Stuffing for Unhoused Children

  • Date: October 19, 2024

  • Time: 10:00AM-2:30PM

  • Organization: Schools on Wheels

  • Location: Skid Row Learning Center

  • Description: Join Us in Making a Difference: Volunteer to Stuff Backpacks for Homeless Children in LA!Are you looking for a meaningful way to give back to your community? Join us for a heartwarming event where we come together to stuff backpacks with essential supplies for homeless children in the Los Angeles area. Your time and effort can make a significant impact on the lives of these young students, providing them with the tools they need to succeed in school and beyond.

Make a Difference Day

  • Date: October 26, 2024

  • Time: 7:00AM-12:00PM

  • Organization: Volunteer Center of San Gabriel Valley

  • Description: Join Us for Make a Difference Day! Are you ready to roll up your sleeves and make a real impact in the community? Join us for the 34th Annual Make a Difference Day in Monrovia, where you can work alongside friends, make new connections, and transform the city with your hard work and dedication. Whether you're passionate about helping seniors, beautifying public spaces, or supporting local families, there's a project for you! From landscaping homes and maintaining community gardens to sprucing up parks and schools, every volunteer effort helps make Monrovia a better place to live. So, gather your friends, bring your enthusiasm, and make a lasting difference. Sign up today and be part of something amazing!

Clearwater Carnival

  • Date: October 26, 2024

  • Time: 9:30AM-3:30PM

  • Organization: Clearwater Senior Living

  • Description: We are excited to host our yearly Carnival here at Clearwater at Glendora on Saturday, October 26th. This is an opportunity to build relationships with our residents and to assist the team members and vendors at Clearwater for this community event. We will need help with set up and tear down, carnival game booths, candy distribution, face painting, balloon animal making, and more!


Trunk or Treat

  • Date: October 31, 2024

  • Time: 4:00PM-9:00PM

  • Organization: Vineyard Church

  • Description: Join Vineyard Church Glendora as we host a Trunk-or-Treat for the local community! You get the chance to help support by playing games, preparing and distributing food, welcoming the community and more! Plus - seeing kids in costumes! Thanks for helping us as we love and serve our neighbors!

NOVEMBER 2024


Immigration Resource Center Fundraising Gala, Team #1

  • Date: November 1, 2024

  • Time: 4:00PM-8:30PM

  • Organization: Immigration Resource Center of San Gabriel Valley

  • Description: Tables and Chairs Set-Up — At Immigration Resource Center, we believe in offering welcome, kindness and assistance to anyone in need, in particular, immigrants who need legal services who fall below the poverty line. This is our biggest fundraiser of the year! And we love APU volunteers! Please sign up to help us set up tables and chairs for our fundraising event! You'll be setting up tables and chairs for 200 people at a home in Altadena. Your time includes snacks or a meal depending upon your shift.

Immigration Resource Center Fundraising Gala, Team #2

  • Date: November 2, 2024

  • Time: 2:30PM-7:00PM

  • Organization: Immigration Resource Center of San Gabriel Valley

  • Description: Table Decoration — At Immigration Resource Center, we believe in offering welcome, kindness and assistance to anyone in need, in particular, immigrants who need legal services who fall below the poverty line. This is our biggest fundraiser of the year! And we love APU volunteers! Please sign up to help us set up tables and chairs for our fundraising event! You'll be setting up tables and chairs for 200 people at a home in Altadena. Your time includes snacks or a meal depending upon your shift.

Huntington Beach Cleanup

  • Date: November 2, 2024

  • Time: 11:00AM-3:00PM (with one hour of driving)

  • Organization: Azusa Coastal Cleanup

  • Description: Azusa Coastal Cleanup is an exciting and impactful way to gain service credits. We will be taking care of our coastline by gathering trash littered across Huntington Beach. The day will be filled with both service and fun and we can not wait to see you there.

Night of Champions

  • Date: November 9, 2024

  • Time: 2:30PM-7:00PM

  • Location: Dillon Recreation Complex

  • Description: APU Campus-Night of Champions is a fun filled day with a rich history of impacting local youth for Christ. We have a variety of areas where you can serve from registration, to hanging out with kids, to answering questions about faith and helping youth come to Christ. Come join us to have some fun, enjoy free food, and use the gifts God has given you to serve local youth in our community! All volunteers will receive a t-shirt and free In N Out meal.

If you have an approved medical exemption from the Accessibility and Disability Resources Office, please contact Karen Rouggly at krouggly@apu.edu to discuss your options for participation.

For more information regarding Local Engagement, please contact localengagement@apu.edu