Look no further! The goal of the Monrovia Area Partnership (MAP) is to connect residents with resources and their local government. We are passionate about unifying our diverse community! The first step is to participate in our annual Leadership Academy for youth and adults. Upon graduation you will join the hundreds of residents, City Council, and Commissioners who have become MAP Leaders!

Whether you are a MAP Leader or not, you are welcome to attend any of our MAP events throughout the year. This includes our quarterly MAP-edu meetings to learn about important topics, or the annual Block Party, or the annual MAP Conference held in April. As a MAP Leader it is important to stay connected and stay involved! Graduating the academy is just the beginning!

Help us connect with residents by volunteering at MAP events, hosting your own block parties, helping at Make a Difference Day, and so much more! As a MAP Leader you are empowered to be a resource to your neighbors and find the right help for the situation. MAPconnect is focused on organizing the dedicated MAP Leaders in Monrovia in four zones so they can concentrate their collaboration. 

1. #Volunteerism
Volunteer your time at MAP events to assist our MAP Team with setting up, decorating, operating the MAP booth, packing food, and much more. There are many opportunities to volunteer your time to help MAP and the community. As these points add up you will move into the Bronze, Silver, and Gold tiers of MAP Leaders. Each tier earns a custom MAP pin and certificate. Gold tier MAP Leaders will be featured on our homepage for their dedicated volunteerism over the years! 

MAP Bronze Level (35 points) - MAP Silver Level (100 points) - MAP Gold Level (200 points)

2. Zone Coordinators & Co-Coordinators
Are you a MAP Leader interested in leading others? Do you have some free time to help organize and share MAP information with MAP Leaders in nearby neighborhoods? Then sign-up to be one of our four Zone Coordinators or Co-Coordinators. They help manage the MAP email list in their zone to share current information happening in Monrovia and specific to that zone. They will coordinate a social media page and help organize block parties in their zone! It hardly takes any extra time, just a passion to keep everyone informed! These positions also earn additional points for the work they do in their Zone. It is a great way to jump up your tiers! Check out the zones below to find your zone. 

3. Earning Volunteer Points
MAP Leaders can start to earn points as soon as they graduate from the Leadership Academy. Points are simple - 1 point typically for every hour that you volunteer. This could be attending MAP events or helping out. Bonus points are earned for specific activities and not time. 

MAP Bronze Tier (35 points) - MAP Silver Tier (100 points) - MAP Gold Tier (200 points)

 4. Zones

EVENTS:

Help with Holiday Parade Float (1 pt/1 hr)
Volunteer at Make a Difference Day (4 pts)
Speak at Academy (2 pts)
Attend Neighborhood Treasure (2 pts)
Attend/Volunteer at Annual Block Party (3 pts)
Attend/Volunteer at Conference (6 pts)
Attend a MAP-edu (2 pts)

VOLUNTEER:

Community Services (1 pt/1 hr)
Community Garden (1 pt/1 hr)
KGEM Volunteer (1 pt/1 hr)
Boys/Girls Club (1 pt/1 hr)
Library Storytime (1 pt/1 hr)
YMCA (1 pt/1 hr)
Historical Museum (1 pt/1 hr)
City Volunteer (PD/FD/CERT/Code) work and non-meeting (1 pt/1 hr)
Foothill Unity (1 pt/1 hr)
Volunteer Center (1 pt/1 hr)
Attend a Neighborhood Block Party (1 pt)

BONUS:

Join a commission and/or become a CERT Volunteer (10 pts)
Provide a Gift to a New Neighbor or a New Baby (5 pts)
Participate in the City's Holiday Decorating Contest (5 pts)
Re-share a Facebook Post (1 pt)
Like a Facebook Post (1 pt)
Follow us on Social Media (1 pt)
Wear MAP Leader Green Shirt to a MAP Event (1 pt)
Write a MAP Newsletter Highlight (1 pt)
Bring a Neighbor to a MAP Event (1 pt)
Refer a Someone to the Academy (10 pts)
Become a Co-Leader (5 pts)
Become a Zone Leader (10 pts)
Host a Clean-Up (5 pts)
Host a Neighborhood Meeting (5 pts)
Host a Block Party (5 pts)

Zone Initiative

Our Zone Coordinators and Co-Coordinators are chosen by MAP staff through a list of interested MAP Leaders. Coordinators are chosen based on interest, as well as capability, availability, and accessibility.

All MAP Leaders that have gone through the Leadership Academies are qualified to serve as Zone Coordinators and/or Co-Coordinators, but those who show a greater interest in the positions have been contacted to serve one of our four (4) different zones of the City: North West, South West, North East, and South East. 

Volunteer

Volunteers are a big part of what makes Monrovia great! To get involved with the Monrovia Area Partnership or our community partners, check out the opportunities below!

Volunteer Center of San Gabriel Valley

Sign up at the Volunteer Center of the San Gabriel Valley to work in the community or deliver Meals on Wheels or at their annual Make a Difference Day.
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Volunteer at the Library

There are many ways to volunteer with the Library, including as an English literacy tutor, digitizing archives, providing computer help, and working in the Friends Store!
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Foothill Unity Center is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that provides services for qualified low-income families and people in crisis. 
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Monrovia Historical Museum

Once you become a MAP Leader by graduating the MAP Leadership Academies, it doesn't end there! Leaders have the opportunity to continue the journey by achieving bronze, silver, and gold status.

BRONZE LEADERS (35 Points):

Jodynne Wood
Bronze Achieved: February 7, 2023

Nina Curone
Bronze Achieved: December 30, 2022

Ivy Pham

SILVER LEADERS (100 Points):

Amy Castro

Katelyn Do
Bronze Achieved: November 8, 2022

Michele Bernal
Bronze Achieved: March 2, 2023

GOLD LEADERS (200 Points):

Roger Foster

Giangelo Leos

Brain Yamaguchi
Bronze Achieved: December 27, 2022