Hello Matadors! Looking for additional ways to spend your time this summer? Would you like to get involved in a community, but you’re not sure how to do it? If so, here are some ways you can participate, and you can do it online. You may have tech skills, a love of animals, or simply want to work with others in making a difference. Depending upon your particular interests, the following opportunities may be for you or even a family member. Here are some ways to contribute, volunteer, and connect with people in a virtual environment.
Penguin Watch : Count penguins from your house
Instant Wild: Tag different species in photos
Zooniverse: People-powered research projects
Missing Maps: COVID-19 Projects Do the tutorial first, then the project
StoriiCare: Storytime between a child and an isolated senior
CHD living: Adopt a Grandparent
Be My Eyes: Assist someone who is blind or has low-vision
Smithsonian Transcription Center: Help make collections accessible and there are more of these types of projects.
U.S. Digital Response: For those with tech or design skills
Foster an animal from a shelter: LA Animal Services Not in the Los Angeles area? Check out the foster program at your local animal shelter.
– Jennie Quiñónez-Skinner
