Volunteer Database

The UCLA Volunteer Center works with many internal and external partners to provide this list of current volunteer opportunities. Interested in technology? Mentoring? Search here for an opportunity in the community that suits your interests or skills.

Ready to volunteer? Reach out directly to the contact listed for each organization. Be prepared to provide your own transportation and meet any of the organization’s training requirements. Good luck!

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Have fun adding new soil to garden beds in South LA

Volunteer Duration:: Single Day
Start Date:: Sat, 06/29/24
Time Details:: 3 hours
Location:: 4410 McKinley Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90011, USA
Opportunity Description:: Description New soil will be added to RootDown LA's garden beds. Purpose Join BlueSky LA and Rootdown LA for an enriching day at a middle school in South LA! Together, we'll cultivate ...
Tags:: Environment

Restoration Day at Willow Springs Park in Long Beach

Volunteer Duration:: Single Day
Start Date:: Fri, 05/31/24
Time Details:: 2.5 hours
Location:: 2745 Orange Ave, Long Beach, CA 90806, USA
Opportunity Description:: Description Volunteers will conduct native plant restoration at Willow Springs Park in Long Beach Purpose Join us to learn about native plants, urban greening and ways we are improving air quali...
Tags:: Environment

Fun day planting natives and removing invasives in El Monte

Volunteer Duration:: Single Day
Start Date:: Sat, 05/11/24
Time Details:: 3 hours
Location:: 4921 Cedar Avenue, El Monte, CA, USA
Opportunity Description:: Description Let's roll our sleeves together by removing invasive species, planting native and edible plants, and celebrating the extraordinary youth involved in the garden Purpose Individua...
Tags:: Environment

Medical Volunteer

Volunteer Duration:: Ongoing
Start Date:: Mon, 07/01/24
Time Details:: 9am - 5pm x4 days
Location:: Costa Rica
Opportunity Description:: Join us on a transformative journey to Costa Rica, where you'll have the opportunity to tackle health disparities firsthand. As an inspiring pre-med student, this is your chance to immerse yours...
Tags:: Education Health International

Shop It Forward Volunteer

Volunteer Duration:: Ongoing
Start Date:: Wed, 04/24/24
End Date:: Wed, 05/08/24
Time Details:: 9am-8pm flexible shifts
Location:: 9647 Brighton Way Beverly Hills, CA 90210
Opportunity Description:: Shop It Forward Pop-Up Shopping Fundraiser: Where Fashion Meets Philanthropy A group opportunity. Invite your friends. On May 2-6, The Cause Connection is hosting our annual five day pop-up sho...

Be a part of Bruin Day of Transfers!

Volunteer Duration:: Single Day
Start Date:: Sat, 05/11/24
Time Details:: • 6:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. (2.5 hours) • 8:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. (2.5 hours) • 10:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. (2.5 hours) • 12:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. (2.5 hours)
Location:: Kerkhoff Hall, Grand Salon
Opportunity Description:: Remember the excitement of being admitted to UCLA? Now’s your chance to share your enthusiasm and experiences with future Bruins! Bruin Day for Transfers gives admitted students the chance to tour...
Tags:: Art Education International On Campus Youth

Help Out At Concert for Musicians on The Autism Spectrum

Volunteer Duration:: Single Day
Start Date:: Sat, 05/25/24
Time Details:: 10:00AM - 6:30PM
Location:: Playa Studios: 11260 Playa Ct, Culver City, CA 90230
Opportunity Description:: Quick Overview: Set up, break down, assisting musicians with transitions from one activity to another Mission or Broader Program Description: We are Jazz Hands For Autism a 501(c)(3) talent advoca...
Tags:: Art Disabilities Education Equity-Youth Special Needs

READING TO KIDS: May 11, 2024

Volunteer Duration:: Single Day
Start Date:: Sat, 05/11/24
Time Details:: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Location:: 8 Elementary Schools near Downtown Los Angeles, CA 90006
Opportunity Description:: Volunteers must be 18 or older to volunteer with Reading to Kids. Reading to Kids organizes monthly reading clubs on the second Saturday of every month from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at eight downto...
Tags:: Art Education Youth

UCLA Takkyu Volley Rec Day

Volunteer Duration:: Single Day
Start Date:: Sat, 04/27/24
Time Details:: 12 PM - 3 PM
Location:: John Wooden Center - Bruin Walk, Los Angeles, CA 90095
Opportunity Description:: Calling all student volunteers to help at UCLA's first ever Takkyu Volley Showcase! UCLA Disability Studies is proud to host the US premier of Takkyu Volley, a universal sport from Japan that is...
Tags:: Disabilities Education On Campus Special Needs Youth

Volunteer Medical Standby

Volunteer Duration:: Ongoing
Start Date:: Fri, 04/12/24
End Date:: Tue, 12/31/24
Time Details:: Various
Location:: Various - Los Angeles
Opportunity Description:: We are seeking compassionate and proactive Volunteer Medical Standby Representatives to join our team. In this vital role, you will provide essential medical care and first aid at various large-scale...
Tags:: Disaster Relief Health