1. Taking Action by Taking Care of Our Own
Volunteer Program
Caileigh Scott, SAG-AFTRA
MPTF Volunteer

2. The entertainment industry is like no other.
Stars are born. Dreams come true.
Hollywood endings are made.
Behind the scenes though, careers and lives are
filled with unpredictability.
MPTF volunteers understand.
We, too, are part of this industry community. We
aspire to the fundamental promise that MPTF’s
founders made more than 90 years ago – to give
back to our fellow industry members in times of
need. Whether those needs are due to hardship,
isolation, age, bad luck or simply a desire to
connect, we step up and we make a difference.
Thousands of us find reward in giving back each
year. It’s profound and it’s personal.
Become an MPTF volunteer and help continue the
promise of taking care of our own.
We Make A Difference…

3. Peter Dunne
“I’ve been an avid supporter of MPTF since I
first joined the entertainment industry as a
television writer and producer 30 years ago. So
when I got the chance to offer residents a one-
month writer’s workshop on campus, I jumped.
What I didn’t know was that the month would
turn into a year, and that year would have no
end in sight. The residents, some of whom have
no previous writing experience at all, write
memoirs, novels, poetry, and short stories,
then help each other improve their writing.
They have such fascinating lives, and some of
the work is amazingly beautiful. I thought this
activity would be a fun way to spend some time
giving back, but didn’t realize it would also be so
profound. Creativity really does last a lifetime.”
Tony Lawrence, left, MPTF resident, WGA, and
Peter Dunne volunteer, Writer’s Workshop leader, WGA

4. Dawn Jackson
“I originally joined MPTF’s community
volunteers as an opportunity to give back,
but as it turns out, what I got in the end
was worth a lot more than that: a friend.
Twice a month I meet up with Louise and
we go shopping together at local stores such
as Ralph’s, Trader Joe’s, Rite Aid, and even
local farmers’ markets. ese aren’t quick
jaunts to the store, but entire mornings
spent between friends, walking the aisles
of Costco for upwards of five hours. Since
we started shopping together I’ve seen her
energy and stamina skyrocket, to the point
where she doesn’t need to rest as frequently,
and doesn’t need her walker. She’s become a
true companion and I’ve loved watching her
health improve.”
Dawn Jackson, left, Producers Guild, Friendly Visitor Volunteer, and
Louise Williams, Local 174

5. David Weiser
“When I first became an MPTF computer tutor
I didn’t realize I’d have the chance to make such
a big impact on someone’s life. I was originally
tasked with helping Joyce learn some basics of
computing, but when her screen broke, we had
to improvise. I ended up helping Joyce salvage
a file containing her screenplay and printed it
in a large-font format. We began working on
revisions and she submitted the screenplay
to a regional competition that was sent back
with some great notes. What I didn’t realize is
that my time with Joyce would help to break
her routine and ‘change her life.’ Something
that seemed so effortless to me has made such
a difference and helped get Joyce excited about
writing again. It’s been extremely rewarding.”
David Weiser, left, Assistant Editor, Computer Tutor Volunteer, and
Joyce Wakefield SAG-AFTRA

6. Volunteer Opportunities
Home Safety
With the help of volunteers to make
home modifications for improving
safety, seniors can continue living
independently in their own homes.
Home Safety volunteers put their
handy skills to use in ongoing home
improvement and repairs, or come
together for our large events, where all
skill levels are welcome.
Friendly Visitors
Volunteers are matched with seniors
in their neighborhoods who benefit
from regular social visits from fellow
industry members. Friendly visits
offer tremendous benefits to seniors
including improved physical, mental,
and emotional health and keeping a
positive outlook.
Phone Buddies
Volunteers are matched with seniors
who benefit from weekly socializing
on the phone. Many times seniors
are socially isolated due to frailty or
medical issues. Phone Buddies provide
companionship, support, and help
someone to feel connected to the
entertainment community.
Computer Tutors
Computer Tutors help seniors stay
connected with their family and
friends by developing basic skills such
as composing emails and opening
a achments. Seniors benefit from the
comfort of having someone alongside
them as they expand their world
through the use of internet, capturing
life stories in a digital format and more.
Grocery Shoppers
Volunteers help seniors who need
assistance with grocery shopping
due to frailty, balance issues, or who
no longer drive. Grocery shopping
assistance helps seniors maintain a
sense of independence, as well as a
home stocked with fresh food.
Palliative Care
Palliative Care volunteers are
integrated into the interdisciplinary
team that provides support and care to
industry members facing the challenges
of a chronic or terminal illness.
Individuals interested in becoming a
Palliative Care volunteer receive special
training.
Pool or Fitness Buddies
Volunteers are paired up with individuals
who need assistance swimming or using
the fitness equipment at the Saban Center
for Health and Wellness.
Wasserman Campus
Multiple opportunities exist to work with
MPTF residents, from companionship to
more specialized needs like feeding frailer
residents.
Special Programs
Industry members bring their special
talents and run activity groups for MPTF
residents.
Other Ways to Help
ere are many ways to support MPTF and give back
to your entertainment industry community. Please
consider making a gi – every dollar makes an
impact. Your generosity of 15,000 annual donors—
donors just like you—ensures MPTF can provide
vital programs and financial assistance to industry
members in times of needs.
Visit MPTF.com/donate
Media Center
MPTF’s award-winning media center
produces original content by and for
MPTF residents, in addition to video
that helps support MPTF organizational
messaging goals. Volunteers use their
professional skills to assist with media
center activities.
Events
MPTF holds numerous fundraising
and marketing events each year
and o en volunteers are needed for
hands-on assistance or as passionate
spokespeople about MPTF.
Do you have something in mind not listed here?
Contact us and we’ll explore opportunities.
Call toll-free 855-760-MPTF (6783)
email: info@mptf.com web: www.mptf.com Irvin Paik, Editors Guild
MPTF Volunteer

7. Each year MPTF volunteers give back to
their entertainment industry community
with almost 40,000 hours of service!
From assistance with fitness, computers and feeding,
to playing games, teaching classes, companionship,
media production, home safety rebuilds and more—on
campus and in the community—industry members
of all ages take the opportunity to get involved and
declare, “I’m MPTF.”
Please join us, and more than 15,000 annual MPTF
donors, in making a difference in the lives of
thousands of people in our community.
To give, get involved or
find out more:
We take care of our own
Call toll-free
855-760-MPTF (6783)
email
info@mptf.com
web
www.mptf.com