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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PURPLESTRIDE WALK LOS ANGELES 2024

Volunteer Duration:: Single Day
Start Date:: Sat, 04/27/24
Time Details:: 6am-Noon
Location:: Santa Monica Pier
Opportunity Description:: PurpleStride is an annual event to raise awareness to help improve Pancreatic Cancer. This event is planned by volunteers to support the PanCan organization. We need volunteers to help with registrat...
Tags:: Health

Research laboratory helper

Volunteer Duration:: Ongoing
Start Date:: Wed, 03/20/24
Time Details:: Part time, several hours/day, 2-3 days/wek
Location:: West Los Angeles VA Medical Center
Opportunity Description:: We are a research lab investigating mechanisms of the diseases of the exocrine pancreas. We need help with mice genotyping and other procedures. Biology-related major is a must. The successful cand...
Tags:: Animals

Gain practical experience and make a difference in the lives of preschool students with disabilities.

Volunteer Duration:: Single Day
Start Date:: Tue, 04/02/24
End Date:: Tue, 06/11/24
Time Details:: We are looking for volunteers to interact directly with our preschool students with disabilities. We provide a variety of fun hands-on activities for our little ones and volunteers help students engage in the activities and with each other.
Location:: Wilshire Crest Elementary School
Opportunity Description:: We are looking for volunteers to interact directly with our preschool students with disabilities. We provide a variety of fun hands-on activities for our little ones and volunteers help students enga...
Tags:: Disabilities Education Special Needs

Volunteers needed for Symposium on Pancreatic Cancer

Volunteer Duration:: Single Day
Start Date:: Sat, 04/13/24
Time Details:: 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM
Location:: UCLA Luskin Conference Center
Opportunity Description:: We are looking for volunteers to assist at our 18th Annual Symposium on Pancreatic Cancer at the UCLA Luskin Conference Center on Saturday, April 13, 2024. Volunteers will assist with checking in att...
Tags:: Health On Campus Seniors

READING TO KIDS: April 13, 2024

Volunteer Duration:: Single Day
Start Date:: Sat, 04/13/24
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

Day of Fun doing gardening and composting in Santa Ana

Volunteer Duration:: Single Day
Start Date:: Sat, 03/23/24
Time Details:: 10-12pm
Location:: 2555 Santiago St. Santa Ana, CA 92706
Opportunity Description:: Join Breathe SoCal: BlueSky LA & Crece Urban Gardens for a day of gardening, composting and learning. Learn about clean air, composting, pulmonary health and environmental restoration.
Tags:: Art Environment

Volunteer at an art booth at P.S. ARTS' Express Yourself fundraiser

Volunteer Duration:: Single Day
Start Date:: Sun, 04/28/24
Time Details:: 9 AM - 4 PM
Location:: Fox Studio Lot (10201 W Pico Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90067)
Opportunity Description:: Help P.S. ARTS raise funds for our arts education programs by volunteering at an art booth for our nonprofit's fundraiser Express Yourself! Volunteers will arrive at 9 AM for orientation and a p...
Tags:: Art Education Equity-Youth Youth

Support Open Streets at CicLAvia — Venice Blvd

Volunteer Duration:: Single Day
Start Date:: Sun, 04/21/24
Time Details:: Shifts - Morning (8:30am-11:30am), Mid (11:00am-2:00pm), Afternoon (1:30pm-4:30pm)
Location:: 10947 Venice Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90034
Opportunity Description:: CicLAvia is seeking both individuals and groups to volunteer at CicLAvia—Venice Blvd on Sunday, April 21. CicLAvia produces a temporary car-free day that transforms streets into safe spaces for thous...
Tags:: Environment Health Sustainability

Library Concert Help

Volunteer Duration:: Single Day
Start Date:: Sat, 03/09/24
Time Details:: 60-90 minutes at about 4:00 p.m. OR 60-90 minutes between 9:30 a.m. and 12:00 noon. OR both if possible
Location:: Westwood Public Library, 1246 Glendon Avenue, L.A., CA 90024
Opportunity Description:: I am on the board of the Friends of Westwood Library, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose sole purpose is raising money for additional book-purchases, supplies, and program-offerings at the West...
Tags:: Art

Booksustain Reading Volunteer

Volunteer Duration:: Ongoing
Start Date:: Sat, 03/02/24
Time Details:: Flexible - Based on volunteer's availability.
Location:: In person and virtual volunteer opportunities. In person locations include Bevverly Hills and Los Angeles.
Opportunity Description:: We support literacy by finding new homes for books. Booksustain collects gently used books for children, teens and adults and donates them to community service organizations, like homeless shelters a...
Tags:: Education