WELCOME TO Assisteens®

Assistance League founder, Anne Banning, always felt that it was fine to serve youth, but better to let youth serve. So in the 1930's she called on the daughters and granddaughters of Assistance League members to assist in various philanthropic projects.

We are proud to continue to encourage and provide volunteer opportunities for today's youth. Assisteens membership is open to young people in grades 7 to 12. The aims of participation are to develop a sense of community responsibility, self-reliance, personal responsibility, poise, public speaking and leadership skills.

Assisteens Auxiliary of Assistance League of Temecula Valley was formed in 1993. Assisteens seeks to instill the values of volunteerism and service within the community.

  • Members vary from grades 7 through 12.
  • The members are required to serve a total of 28 hours per year
  • Meetings are held the second Monday of each month, except for July and August.

Assisteens raise money to fund ongoing philanthropic programs to benefit the community. Assisteens' philanthropic program is Operation Book Worm. With proceeds from fundraising, new books are purchased for children who are clothed by Operation School Bell®.

Program Goals

  • Develop an awareness of the needs of others.
  • Promote community service and community responsibility.
  • Develop and foster leadership and self-reliance.
  • Develop lasting friendships.
  • Develop and promote personal responsibility with strong ethics and values.
  • Introduce new experiences to stimulate intellectual growth and cultural appreciation.

Fundraising Events

Assisteens' main priority is to raise money to fund their philanthropic program, Operation Book Worm.

  • Members work in the thrift shop every second and third Saturday of the month.
  • Fundraising events are determined by the Board and members each year.

Past Activities Have Included:

  • Valentines and Carnations for Senior Citizens
  • Pumpkin Painting
  • Holiday caroling for Senior Citizens
  • Reognition Luncheon: senior graduation and installation of new board members
  • Bowling

(Activities change from year to year, determined by the board and members.)

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Interested in becoming a member?

CONTACT CastAways Thrift Shop 951.694.8018, assisteens@verizon.net or download an Assisteens Membership Packet and mail to:
Assistance League of Temecula Valley
ATTN: Assisteens Coordinator
28720 Via Montezuma
Temecula, CA 92590-2510

  • Is Assisteens membership too much of a commitment?

You can volunteer community service hours at the thrift shop without membership obligation.

Download an Assisteens Membership Packet (Adobe Acrobat, 1329KB)