Events.
You need 40 points to be an active member this semester!
Chair: Hannah Takasaki
Points: 12
Limit: 10
Help the West High Stylites make bracelets to sell at upcoming basketball games! All proceeds from bracelet sales go towards Love 146, a non-profit organization supporting human trafficking survivors.
Angie Quiroz
4-6 PM
8 points
Limit: 5 volunteers
Help out the Salvation Army decorate their entryway and decorate the Christmas Tree, all to help local families in need this holiday season!
Alissa Phillips
5:30-9:00 PM
14 points
Limit: 4
Help out at West’s Cross Country Banquet by setting up, serving food, cleaning up, and more!
Catherine Piotrowski
Stylites Bracelet-Making
12/15/24, 10AM-2PM
8pts/shift
Limit: 20
Location: La Romeria Park, 19501 S Inglewood Ave, Torrance, CA, 90503
Shift 1: 10AM-12PM (8pts)
Shift 2: 12PM-2PM (8pts)
Help the West High Stylites make bracelets to sell at upcoming basketball games! All proceeds from bracelet sales go towards Love 146, a non-profit organization supporting human trafficking survivors.
Catherine Piotrowski
4pts
Limit: 5
Help out Torrance-South Bay YMCA Youth & Government set up for their coffeehouse! Assist with Christmas decorations, designing photo booths, and stage composition!
Bella Chow
Cocoas and Cookies
December 12
Limit: 10
Anza Elementary (21400 Ellinwood Dr, Torrance, CA 90503)
Shift 1: 4:00-6:00 PM, 8 points
Shift 2: 6:00-8:00 PM, 8 points
Help set up cookies and bingo game and run hot chocolate and prize distributions!
Morgan Tan
Victor Holiday Grams
12/10/24, 12/17/24, 3:30-5:30pm
8pts/shift
Limit: TBA
Shift 1: 12/10/24
Shift 2: 12/17/24
Help the Victor PTA wrap presents for the holidays!
Benjamin Wong
Salvation Army Bell-Ringing
12/7/24, 2PM-6PM
2909 Rolling Hills Road, Torrance
8pts/shift
Limit: 5
Shift 1: 2PM-4PM
Shift 2: 4PM-6PM
Help those in need this holiday season by ringing the Salvation Army kettle! All donations help local families.
Matthias Kim
Senior Tech Day
12/7/24, 8:15am - 11:30am
13 Points
Limit: 5
Location: Bartlett Senior Citizens Center
1318 Cravens Ave, Torrance, CA 90501
Help senior citizens with their technological needs at the Bartlett Center
Jessica Li
Help the TSB YMCA “North Pole”
Friday 12/6
5:30-7:30 pm
8 points
Limit: 10
Torrance South Bay YMCA
2900 W Sepulveda Boulevard
Help set up toys for the Y’s Military Family “North Pole at the Y” event, and gingerbread house decorating after!
REQUIRED: volunteers should also fill out the registration for the event (the event is free)
Bruce McCallum/Benjamin Wong
Downtown Torrance Holiday Stroll
12/4/24, 3-9PM
Location: 1345 Post Ave, Torrance, CA, 90501
Points: Varies on Shift
Volunteer Limit: 10 per shift
Shift 1: 3-6PM (12pts, Bruce)
Shift 2: 5:45-9PM (13pts, Benjamin)
Help out the Downtown Torrance Association with its annual holiday stroll! Volunteer at the hot cocoa table, write letters to Santa, play games, make crafts, and more!
Karin Takahashi, Jessica Li
Salvation Army Bell-Ringing
November 30, 2-6PM
22035 Hawthorne Boulevard, Torrance, CA
8pts/shift
Limit: 5
Shift 1: 2PM-4PM (Karin)
Shift 2: 4PM-6PM (Jessica)
Help those in need this holiday season by ringing the Salvation Army kettle! All donations help local families.
Bruce McCallum
Ms. Torres’ Room Room 6100
November 19/3:30-4:30pm
4pts
Limit: 10
We will be helping Ms. Torres in her process of moving rooms. Shouldn’t be anything too strenuous!
Alissa Phillips
South Bay’s Got Talent
James Armstrong Theater
3330 Civic Center Dr, Torrance, CA 90503
November 16th
5:00 PM - 10 PM
Limit: 3
20 points
Volunteers will help with green room hospitality, passing out awards to winners, and helping clean up the green room after the event ends. Snacks, beverages, and dinner will be available for the volunteers.
NOTE: Please wear nice casual clothing (no jeans or t-shirts).
Natalie Ou
Torrance Arts and Crafts Fall Faire
Ken Miller Rec Center @ Torrance Cultural Arts Center
3330 Civic Center Dr Suite N, Torrance, CA 90503
11/15-11/17 (Friday, Saturday, Sunday)
Shift 1: Friday, 11/15 @ 5:00 pm– 8:00 pm
12 points
Limit: 20 volunteers
Shift 2: Saturday, 11/16 @ 7:00 am– 9:30 am
10 points
Limit: 10 volunteers
Shift 3: Sunday, 11/17 @ 3:00 pm– 5:00 pm
8 points
Limit: 20 volunteers
Help the Torrance Crafters Guild set up and break down booths at the 55th Annual Arts and Crafts Fall Faire. Assist food distribution to customers and vendors while helping run booths as needed.
NOTE: Please make sure that you have a ride to go after your shift so you don’t have to wait after the vendors leave
Daniel Lowery
Torrance Historical Society Visit with a Vet
November 10
2:00-4:00 PM
Torrance Historical Society
No limit
Points: 8
Speak with veterans about their service and get to live a little history!
Angie Quiroz
Seaside Heros Park Beautification
11/9/24
8AM-11AM
Limit: 15
Points: 12
22812 Kathryn Ave., Torrance, CA 90505
Volunteers will be helping with SUPER FUN park beautification such as gardening, raking, etc
New volunteers print and sign this waiver, and bring it on Saturday morning.
Bruce McCallum
Ms. Torres’ Room Room 4215
November 7/3:30-4:30pm
6pts
Limit: 8
We will be helping Ms. Torres in her process of moving rooms. We’ll be packing things up for her (it shouldn’t be strenuous or anything).
Matthias Kim
Senior Tech Day
12/7/24, 8:15am - 11:30am
13 Points
Limit: 5
Location: Bartlett Senior Citizens Center
1318 Cravens Ave, Torrance, CA 90501
Help senior citizens with their technological needs at the Bartlett Center!
Chair: Benjamin Wong
November 6
3:45-6:30pm (it’s okay if you’re a bit late)
18807 Crenshaw Pl, Torrance, CA 90504
11 points
Limit: 10 volunteers
Help at Community’s Child’s end of year event to distribute items to low-income families. Assist families as they shop and choose items, refold clothing and keep it restocked and organized, then make sure that everything is cleaned up afterward.
Chairs: Catherine Piotrowski, Karin Takahashi, Angie Quiroz
Points: 8pts/shift
Volunteer Limit: 10 per shift
Location: Torrance Park, 2001 Santa Fe Ave, Torrance, 90501
Shift 1: 8:30AM-10:30AM (Karin)
Shift 2: 10:30AM-12:30PM (Catherine)
Shift 3: 12:30PM-2:30PM (Catherine)
Shift 4: 2:30PM-4:30PM (Angie)
Help out the Pug Nation Dog Shelter with their annual Pugtacular Spooktacular! Help with carnival games, costume contests, raffle prizes, and more! Please do not sign up for this event if you are allergic to or scared of dogs.
Chair: Angelina Sun
October 25, 2024
5:30-7:45 PM
4820 Spencer St., Torrance CA, 90503
Limit: 6-8 volunteers
Points: 9
Help out parent volunteers at their annual trunk or treat! Run games, pass out candies, and more!
Limit: 10 per shift
Anza Elementary (21400 Ellinwood Dr, Torrance, CA 90503)
Chairs: Bella Chow and Hannah Takasaki
Shift 1 (set up): 4:30PM-5:30PM, 4 pts
Shift 2 (run event): 5:30PM-6:30PM, 4 pts
Shift 3 (run event): 6:30PM-7:30 PM, 4 pts
Shift 4 (clean up): 7:30PM-8:45 PM, 5 pts
Help out with set up, running the event, and clean up at Anza Elementary’s Halloween Trunk or Treat!
Limit: 15-20
Anza Elementary (21400 Ellinwood Dr, Torrance, CA 90503)
3:45-5:45 PM, 8 points
Help prepare Anza Elementary for Red Ribbon week by tying ribbons around and nearby the school!
Chair: Benjamin Wong
October 25-26
Towers Elementary (5600 Towers St, Torrance, CA 90503
Shift 1 (set up haunted house): 10/25 3:30-6:00pm (10 points, limit 8 volunteers)
Shift 2 (set up festival): 10/26 10:30-12pm (6 points, limit 15 volunteers)
Shift 3 (run event): 10/26 12-2pm (8 points, limit 10 volunteers)
Shift 4 (run event): 10/26 2-4pm (8 points, limit 10 volunteers)
Shift 5 (clean up): 10/26 4-5:30pm (10 points, limit 12 volunteers)
Help out with set up, running the event (helping out with different booths), and clean up at the Towers Harvest Festival!
Chair: Alissa Phillips
James R. Armstrong Theater
Limit: 10
Points: 10
Help MET2 (Metropolitan Educational Theater Network) tear down and pack up their most recent production! Please wear closed toed shoes.
Friday 10/18/24
3:30-4:30 pm
West High School native garden (in between buildings 4 and 5)
Volunteer Limit: 15
Points: 4
Chair: Bruce McCallum
We will be weeding the native garden, be sure to bring gloves if you would like (though they should hopefully be provided)! Come to the side that is closest to the school’s main entrance.
Location: 3301 Torrance Blvd, Torrance, CA 90503
Points: depends on shift
Shift 1: 10/18 (Friday) 3PM-6PM, 12pts
(Natalie)
Shift 2: 10/19 (Saturday) 9AM-11AM, 8pts
(Alissa)
Shift 3: 10/19 (Saturday) 11AM-1:30PM, 10pts (Angelina)
Shift 4: 10/19 (Saturday) 1:30PM-4:15PM, 11pts (Matthias)
Shift 5: 10/20 (Sunday) 1:45PM-4:15PM, 10pts (Catherine)
Help out the library with their book sale! Catalog books, help out patrons, and more at the annual book sale at Katy Gessert!
10/11 (Friday):
Only Shift: 6:30PM-9PM
10/12 (Saturday):
Shift 1: 9AM-11:30AM
Shift 2: 11:30AM-2PM
Shift 3: 2PM-4:30PM
Shift 4: 4:30PM-7PM
10/13 (Sunday):
Shift 1: 9AM-11:30AM
Shift 2: 11:30AM-2PM
Shift 3: 2PM-4:30PM
Shift 4: 4:30PM-7PM
Limit: 3 volunteers per shift
Points: 10 points/shift
4820 Spencer St, Torrance, CA 90503
Help out Victor Elementary volunteers & parents trace and paint a new Victor the Viking Mural! You are encouraged to sign up for multiple shifts if you are available.
Chair: Alissa Philips & Catherine Piotrowski
Points: varies based on shift
Volunteer Limit: 6 per shift
Location: 1345 Post Ave, Torrance, CA, 90501
Shift 1: 3PM-5PM, 8pts
Shift 2: 5PM-7PM, 8pts
Shift 3: 7PM-10PM, 12pts
Help out the Torrance Historical Society with their annual Scaredown! Volunteer with a trunk or treat, help run carnival games for kids, and more!
10/4 (Friday):
Only Shift: 6:30PM-9PM
10/5 (Saturday):
Shift 1: 9AM-11:30AM
Shift 2: 11:30AM-2PM
Shift 3: 2PM-4:30PM
Shift 4: 4:30PM-7PM
10/6 (Sunday):
Shift 1: 9AM-11:30AM
Shift 2: 11:30AM-2PM
Shift 3: 2PM-4:30PM
Shift 4: 4:30PM-7PM
Limit: 3 volunteers per shift
Points: 10 points/shift
4820 Spencer St, Torrance, CA 90503
Help out Victor Elementary volunteers & parents trace and paint a new Victor the Viking Mural! You are encouraged to sign up for multiple shifts if you are available.
