MENDING LIVES WITH HELP
MENDING LIVES WITH HEALING
MENDING LIVES WITH HOPE
MEND is 3200 volunteers from all walks of life, under the guidance of a small, dedicated staff, providing all the basic human needs vital to day-to-day survival, plus the education, training, opportunities and support essential to transitioning out of poverty.
Employment Opportunities & Staff
Employment Opportunities
All positions are currently filled. Check back at a later date for upcoming job opportunities.
MEND Staff
Information and Referral Specialist
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Breanna Medina
Front Desk: (818) 897-2443 - Direct Line: (818) 686-7324
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Greets MEND recipients upon arrival; helps with screening recipients for service; provides information and referrals; makes appointments for medical, dental, and other services; coordinates bus token service for recipients. Answers telephones. Trains volunteers in front desk tasks.
Intake Coordinator
Norma Ortiz , Temporary
(818) 686-7301 Email
Oversees the coordination of the registration process for the Emergency Food and Clothing Distribution program at the MEND Center and satellite Our Lady of Peace in North Hills; and oversees the Kinder Care and Home Visitation programs.
Volunteer Services Director
Lupe Martin is on Maternity Leave until April. Wilson Herrera is the temporary
Volunteer Director
(818) 686-7327 Email
Coordinates group volunteer projects, provides tours for new volunteers and helps place volunteers in appropriate departments. Works with MEND's Volunteer Development Committee in recruitment and recognition projects.
Foodbank Director
Richard Weinroth
(818) 686-7334 Email
Oversees MEND's Emergency Food Distribution Program at the MEND Center and satellites. Arranges with volunteer drivers for daily pick-ups of large donations of food. Coordinates Foodbank Outreach Programs, distributing surplus food to qualifying charities and pantries. Solicits food donations from growers, distributors and markets. Organizes the Community Food Drive Program. Coordinates MEND's Food Service Training Program.
Foodbank Assistant Director
Luke Ippoliti
(818) 686-7302 Email
Foodbank Packing Manager
Jesus De Santiago
(818) 686-7348 EmailEmergency Foodbank Driver
Pedro De Santiago
(818) 686-7300 EmailIn conjuction with Food Rescue Program volunteer drivers, picks up incoming Foodbank donationsVehicle Fleet Preparation and Maintenance
Clothing Center Manager
Veronica Soto is on Maternity leave until April. Please direct questions to
Christian Serrano, Clothing Assistant Manager(818) 686-7328 Email
Oversees MEND's Clothing Distribution Program at the MEND Center. Arranges with volunteer drivers for pick-ups of large donations of clean, usable clothing. Solicits donations of new clothing from retailers, manufacturers, studios, etc. Coordinates annual New Shoes for School distribution, and New Infant Car Seat Distribution.
Clothing Assistant Manager
Christian Serrano
(818) 686-7338 Email
Medical Clinic Manager
Victor Estrada
(818) 686-7333 Email
Coordinates medical professionals who volunteer to provide basic care to low-income, uninsured patients. Oversees family practice clinics, as well as specialty clinics for diabetes, hypertension, healthy aging, women's health, chiropractic, acupuncture and vision. Recruits and orients volunteers; purchases equipment and supplies for clinic; maintains safety and cleanliness standards required by OSHA and the Health Department.
Medical Clinic Assistant Manager
Andrea Banuelos
(818) 686-7357 Email
Responsible for aiding in the overall smooth running of the medical clinic. Additional responsibilities include: Case Management, overseeing the Health Education Program and the Patient Assistance Program
Dental Clinic Manager
Denise Sanchez
(818) 686-7337 Email
Coordinates dental professionals who volunteer to provide basic care to low-income, uninsured patients. Recruits and orients volunteers; purchases equipment and supplies for clinic; maintains safety and cleanliness standards required by OSHA and the Health Department. Trains MEND clients who are interested in dental assisting.
Dental Assistant
Yesenia Danesta
(818) 686-7337 Email
Education & Training Director
Lilia Soller
(818) 686-7331 Email
Oversees ESL and Spanish classes, job preparations classes, office skills classes, and other educational programs. Recruits and trains volunteer instructors, as well as recruits and enrolls students.
Education & Training Assistant
Angelica Gonzales
(818) 686-7336 Email
Youth Services Coordinator
(818) 686-7319 EmailOversees operations and procedures of One-on-one Tutoring, After School Homework Help, and Saturday Academy. Coordinates tutoring volunteers and students in the youth programs.
Instructional Coordinator, Computer Lab
Dinora Cubias
(818) 686-7332 Email
Coordinates and supervises volunteer teachers who provide keyboarding, introduction to computers, and advanced computer skills courses to low-income adults. She also coordinates volunteer technicians to refurbish and resell donated computers to students at an affordable, low price.
Development Manager
Tarry Kang
(818) 686-7320 Email
Development Manager is responsible for managing MEND's donor database. Works with the MEND Board and various MEND fundraising committees on their income generation activities, and spearheads direct mail projects and donor membership programs.
Controller
Scott Mikels
(818) 686-7353 Email
Oversees MEND's finances, including performing day to day accounting activities, preparing monthly and yearly reports, processing payroll, and compiling private grant reports. Assists with budgeting and auditing. Provides staff support to MEND's Management, Budget, and Planning Committee.
Director of Programs and Services
Maggie Torres
(818) 686-7350 Email
The Program Director is responsible for supervising staff and coordinating the activities of staff and volunteer program coordinators as well as oversight of volunteer run programs such as the Christmas Program and Employment Support.
Associate Program Director
Maria Salmeron
(818) 686-7325 Email
Chief Operating Officer
Jenny Gutierrez
(818) 686-7322 Email
The COO will oversee the internal operations of the agency and will provide strategic leadership as well as regular oversight to Programs, Finance, Human Resources, Facilities, and General Administration.
Maintenance
Kenneth Doyle
(818) 686-7349 Email
President and CEO
Marianne Haver Hill
(818) 897-2443 x7321 Email
Provides overall coordination to MEND personnel (volunteer and staff), programs, and facilities. Provides staff support to MEND's Board of Directors, Executive Committee, Fund Raising Committee, Public Relations Committee, and ad hoc committees. Represents MEND in community organizations and at community events.
Public Relations Specialist
Dariel Miller
(818) 686-7335 Email
Works directly with the MEND CEO and the MEND Public relations committee managing and coordinating the agency's public relations. Provides executive administrative support to the CEO. Provides administrative support to the MEND Board of Directors as needed.