SAVES seeking local volunteers

PALMDALE – South Antelope Valley Emergency Services (SAVES) is looking for volunteers in all positions to help the city of Palmdale sustain the lives of thousands of people by assisting them with nutritious food, education, and referrals.

To become a SAVES volunteer, applicants must:

— Attend a 30-minute orientation

— Submit a volunteer application

— Work three shifts (12 hours total) at SAVES in the desired position

— Pass a fingerprint screening

Local residents are encouraged to attend an orientation to learn about the available SAVES positions and the job duties, responsibilities, and schedules for each volunteer opportunity.

Orientations are available on Tuesdays, Feb. 21 and 28, at 5 p.m., and on Thursdays, Feb. 23 and March 2, at 9 a.m.

To sign up for an orientation, visit: https://signup.com/go/jFpJrAY.

Founded in 1983, SAVES works to alleviate hunger among very low and extremely low-income individuals, working families, the elderly, the disabled, and the homeless in the South Antelope Valley. For more information, visit www.cityofpalmdale.org/SAVES or email engage@cityofpalmdale.org.

[Information via news release from the city of Palmdale.]

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