Volunteers at YMCA Los Angeles sort clothing for wildfire survivors, urge more helpers

Volunteers at a YMCA in Los Angeles spent part of a recent shift sorting donated clothing for residents affected by nearby wildfires, organizers said.

Thelma, a volunteer at the YMCA in Los Angeles, said, "Now we're volunteering to sort out clothes to give to people, and the main reason why I chose to volunteer, is because, like, growing up, I'm from the AV, and I realized the importance of people volunteering and sorting out stuff to give out to the community because that has helped me. So now that I'm in the place to like volunteer and give back to the community, I decided to step out and show my support for the people who've been in the fires." The volunteer described sorting donated items to be distributed to affected community members.

An interviewer at the site described the volunteer effort and encouraged others to join, saying, "We're at the YMCA in LA where we have volunteers, incredible people like Thelma have stepped up to support the wildfire response." The interviewer later urged listeners to sign up at ymcala.org, saying, "So if you're in a place like Thelma to be able to volunteer and support others, be like Thelma. Sign up ymcala.org. Help us join the effort." The exchange ended with brief thanks between the interviewer and the volunteer.

The session recorded on-site focused on volunteer recruitment and the immediate activity of sorting clothing donations; no formal actions, funding announcements or policy decisions were discussed in the recorded segment.

Organizers at the YMCA are accepting volunteer sign-ups via the web address provided in the recording; no additional logistical details (shift hours, volunteer requirements, or donation drop-off instructions) were specified in the transcript.