June 2022

Thank You for Attending our

Volunteer Recognition Brunch!

On Saturday, June 18, we were able to gather once again to honor the achievements of BCHD volunteers with our “Volunteering Through the Decades” recognition brunch at the westdrift hotel in Manhattan Beach. In accordance with the theme, attendees showed off creative outfits representing fashion from their decade of choice. Colorful decorations, laughter and conversation filled the bright, airy brunch venue. Core Value Award winners for 2022 shared the spotlight with 2020 winners, who until now, were unable to be honored in person due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Participants enjoyed a delectable vegetarian feast, prize drawings sponsored by local businesses and a themed photo booth with pictures to take home. Thank you to all who attended! View, like, comment, and share photos from the Volunteer Recognition Brunch by clicking the links below.

View Our Facebook Album of the Brunch

View The Photo Booth Photos

2022 Core Value Award Winners



Beach Cities Health District (BCHD) is fortunate to have many volunteers who go above and beyond their roles to help us excel in creating a healthy beach community. Each year, Volunteer Services honors and recognizes individuals who truly embody our core values of Accountability, Integrity, Compassion and Excellence. For this year only, we had a special award for volunteer effort during the pandemic – the COVID-19 Hero award. Please join us in honoring this year’s recipients.

Interested in volunteering (getting back to it or taking the next step to volunteer) with BCHD? See below for what’s currently available and please stay tuned to our newsletters and website as new opportunities arise! Anyone interested is welcome to fill out our Volunteer Application at www.bchd.org/volunteer. If you are or have been a BCHD volunteer or if you have questions, you’re invited to email us at Volunteers@bchd.org.

Purpose Connector – HIGH NEED

With just four hours a week you can help interested community members become BCHD volunteers! The Volunteer Services department is looking to add Purpose Connectors (18+) to the department. Individuals well suited to this role enjoy talking on the phone and working on the computer. Training will be provided but familiarity with BCHD volunteer programs, spreadsheets and database experience will help you have a head start. Weekly 4-hour shift commitment on a regular basis is required.

Administrative Office Front Desk Volunteer - HIGH NEED

Our Admin and Community Services departments are looking for volunteers (18+) to help with telephone coverage; front desk screening of staff and visitors; periodic disinfection of shared spaces; mail and package distribution; badge making; supplies inventory; assembling marketing packets; assisting with Help Desk Ticket tasks and projects. Weekly 4-hour shift commitment on a regular basis is required.  

AdventurePlex Camp Volunteer

AdventurePlex is looking for volunteers (14+) to help kids play their way to good health at our AdventureCamp, June 13 – August 19! Duties include monitoring adventure room, keeping facility area clean and safe, assisting with activities (arts and crafts, classes and rock climbing) and checking in/out guests at front desk. One shift a week required, Monday-Friday, either 9:00am – noon or 12:30pm-3:30pm.

Restaurant Ambassador

BCHD’s Well-Being Services is seeking volunteers (18+ ) to support the Blue Zones Project Approved Restaurants and Grocery Stores program. The Restaurant Ambassadors will serve as a link between current and potential partners and help them understand the value and process of designation. Commitment is 3-4 hours monthly with flexible scheduling.

Conversation Companion: Support Older Adults and Adults with Disabilities

Volunteers (18+) are matched with older adult clients and/or adult clients with disabilities to visit and engage in socialization activities such as life review, watch movies at home or in the theater, play card or board games, take walks, go for lunch, etc. Weekly 1-1.5 hour shift commitment.

Errand Volunteer: Support Older Adults and Adults with Disabilities

Errand Volunteers (18+) are matched with one of our Community Services Care Management clients and do weekly shopping for basic needs like groceries and prescriptions. Weekly 1-1.5 hour shift commitment for at least 3 months required.

2022 Volunteer Hours

We appreciate all the commitment of our community to help others in 2021. We are grateful for the 25,716 reported hours of BCHD volunteer service in 2021. This number includes vaccines administered, groceries shopped for, prescriptions picked up, calls made, Center for Health & Fitness front desk check ins, committees met, administrative support, intern projects, gardens kept, and more. Thank you all!

January 1,041

February 2,045

March 1,105

April 959

May 1,827

Total: 6,977

Volunteer Anniversaries

Although many of you still are not back to actively volunteering in your usual roles right now, we are endlessly grateful for your commitment. The many collective years of efforts toward creating a healthy beach community from our volunteer corps is truly incredible.

June

Melba Tovar, 14

Joy Jurena,10

Arnette Travis, 8

Mardie Heller, 7

Francoise Schmutz, 6

Isabel Ayson, 6

KC Christensen, 6

Steve Gerhardt, 6

Victoria Ivons, 5

Edwina Klein, 4

MaryAnn Bailey, 3

Michele Alfano, 3

Morgan Bulen, 3

Fuad Burki, 1

*Official years of service in BCHD system.

EVENT VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

It is important for Beach Cities Health District to be out in the community sharing our programs and resources to our residents. See below on the community events we’ll be participating in. Share with friends and family and volunteer together! You can sign up to as many events as you would like to volunteer in!

SUMMER FREE FITNESS - Mondays in June-August

Get moving and de-stress with Beach Cities Health District's Free Fitness Series, a community-wide event that brings together fitness and fun! This year's lineup will include fan-favorite Zumba as well as Mindful Yoga, a hybrid class incorporating restorative yoga practices and mindfulness techniques. Mindful Yoga combines calming and stress-relieving yoga movements with a 10-minute guided meditation. Volunteers are needed to assist with greeting and registration. Volunteers are welcome to stay and participate starting at 6:30pm.

REDONDO BEACH FAMILY FUN DAY – July 9

Redondo Beach Police Department is hosting a Family Fun Day with many different booths of family focused activities like scavenger hunts and games. BCHD will have a tent with activities for the kiddos. Volunteers are needed to assist staff at BCHD booth with greeting guests, handing out collateral and guiding children safely through activity.

To sign up to volunteer and for more info please fill out the following form

https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/90e7419918a74b37b492e595ffb73fd3

BCHD Board Meeting

BCHD holds public board meetings at 6:30 p.m. every month (except Aug. and Dec.). Details about the meeting and agenda can be found online.

Wednesday, June 27

6:30 p.m.