Volunteer For Post 184
Volunteering is the lifeblood of any great organization. Shakespeare said, “The meaning of life is to find your gift. The purpose of life is to give it away.” We here at The American Legion South Bay Post 184 are all about giving, and we have some needs here, too. Some are small, one or two events in nature, while others are larger and take more time. Whatever time you can share, small or larger, we can use some additional helping hands!
Over the years, numerous individuals have given selflessly to improving this Post and its good works for both Veterans and the Community we serve. Some of those foundational volunteers are still here, staying involved and giving back to the organization. Some are just joining Post 184 and getting started. We have several opportunities for people to volunteer and help our Post with its missions; There is always something to do here. The following is a short list of the things we need help with today; there are many others, and we will keep this list updated with those volunteer opportunities. Come lend a hand and help out your Post!
1. Social Media Support, Facebook and Instagram. Post 184 has a large presence on Social Media! We utilize Facebook and Instagram to get our message out about our events, create interest and awareness about Post 184, and keep in touch with our members and the public. We need a volunteer to Post messages on both platforms, as often as you have the time. Two or three volunteers would work well, or a single motivated individual would be great, too! Posting to both platforms is easy now; a tool allows for scheduling posts in advance and to both platforms simultaneously. Experience in writing with a friendly, upbeat style and proficiency with graphic creation tools like Canva, Adobe Express, Photoshop or similar platforms is helpful. We usually post on Facebook and Instagram three to five times a week. Contact socialmediapost184@gmail.com, and we will get right back to you. Thanks for your interest and your effort, promotion of our events around the Post keeps everyone informed.
2. Help coordinate the American Legion MCJR ROTC Program for Redondo Union High School. In High School, pride and self-confidence are paramount, and this program supports those personal goals at the High School level for their ROTC program. Every year, the American Legion South Bay Post 184 presents one Bronze Military Excellence Medal to the most qualified cadet. That individual must be at the top of their class in all things Military. The 2nd medal that Post 184 sponsors is the American Legion Bronze Scholastic Medal, presented to the high school cadets who have maintained a 3.0 or higher GPA in all their academic and after-school classes. The post representative will attend their banquet as well. The position requires coordinating special events in which the ROTC needs to appear. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who likes working with young adults in a Military-like setting and understands what The ROTC stands for. The position will require coordination with the Sergeant who manages the program. Please contact Jesse Leal with any questions or to get involved.
3. Manage the American Legion South Bay relationship with Redondo Union High School in supplying scholarships for three to four individuals for their college efforts. This effort requires an individual who is good with young adults to interview, share, and work with the schools and parents, ultimately assisting in choosing the winners of the scholarships. The American Legion South Bay Post 184 annually provides two $1000 scholarships to qualified Senior students attending Redondo Union High School. Additionally, in 2024, our Sons of The American Legion (SALs) Post 184 Squadron provided an additional $1000 scholarship to a qualified senior student at Redondo Union High School. To qualify, each student must compose and submit a portfolio of accomplishments. The composition includes their GPA, community involvement, and, most importantly, a family member currently serving or has served. This can be a brother, sister, father, uncle, cousin, or grandparent. Each applicant also submits a short essay documenting how that individual has influenced them. The position requires the individual and the SAL Leadership team to vet each student’s application for content and correctness. Please contact Jesse Leal with any questions.
4. Assist and coordinate Post 184’s support of Boys and Girls State. NOTE for clarity: There are TWO programs, one supported by The ALA and one by The AL. This is for the AL position. The position requires coordination with five high schools in the South Bay, from which 20 delegates are ultimately selected. American Legion South Bay Post 184 strongly supports the Boys and Girls State program. The American Legion Boys & Girls State is a summer leadership and citizenship program for high school juniors, which focuses on exploring the mechanics of American government and politics. Boys and girls are usually nominated by their high school during their junior year. Post 184 sponsors individuals for the week in Sacramento and donates to travel expenses and other costs. Participants spend an entire week learning the complexities of citizenship: rights, privileges, and responsibilities. The program aims to cultivate a diverse generation of informed citizens equipped to tackle tomorrow’s challenges and uphold the principles of democracy, integrity, and service to others. Please contact Jesse Leal with any questions.
5. Assist with Post 184 Events, including Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, and Veterans Day. Volunteers are always needed for these events, including setting up tables and chairs, BBQ duty, managing side dishes, dishware and kitchen cleaning, as well as trash removal and tearing down and putting away everything at the end of the event. Contact any leader on our Leadership Page by CLICKING HERE. We need everyone’s help on these large public events!
We appreciate your consideration of any help and volunteering you can provide to our fun and busy Post 184. To volunteer, inquire, or request an addition to our volunteer requirements that’s not listed here, please email either Jesse Leal or Chuck Tipton. Thanks in advance for your consideration. None of these volunteer requirements is large or will take a lot of your time. A few hours here, an afternoon there, don’t underestimate how important each of these needs is. We appreciate your help!