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The Gift of Sight - Preschool Vision Screening

Ongoing – Wed, 09/03/25 – Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday from 8 am to noon.
Local preschools near UCLA. Carpool available from Stein Plaza.
Are you ready to make a meaningful impact in your community? Join us at the UCLA Stein Eye Institute—Center for Community Outreach and Policy for an incredible opportunity to volunteer in our Fall/Wi...

An Act Of Kindness

Ongoing – Sun, 06/01/25 – Monday - Friday, 9 to noon or noon to 3 p.m.
100 Stein Eye Plaza, Los Angeles, CA 90095
Are you a vibrant and sociable person? If so, we have a fantastic opportunity for you! The Jules and Doris Stein UCLA Support Group Ambassador Concierge program seeks enthusiastic volunteers ready to...
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New Directions for Veterans Resource Fair

Single Day – Tue, 05/06/25 – 7:30 am - 3:00 pm
New Directions for Veterans, 11303 Wilshire Blvd., VA Bldg. 116, Los Angeles, CA 90073
Join us in making a difference at the 2025 Veterans Resource Fair hosted by NDVets and DVNF! We’re seeking enthusiastic volunteers to assist with event set-up, lifting and organizing donated goods, d...
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Be a part of Bruin Day for Transfers!

Single Day – Sat, 05/10/25 – Available shifts are as follows: 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)
UCLA Kerckhoff Hall, Grand Salon
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...
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READING TO KIDS: May 10th Reading Clubs

Single Day – Sat, 05/10/25 – 9:00am - 12:00pm
8 Elementary Schools near downtown Los Angeles, CA 90006
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 downtown Los Angeles elementary schools. Pairs of volunteers read aloud to ...
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Westwood Disaster Case Management Program (DCMP) Enrollment

Ongoing – Wed, 04/09/25 – Event from 9-7 with shifts 9-2 and 2-7
10850 W Pico Blvd (Westside Pavillion)
We are supporting at the Disaster Resource Center in Westwood. This event will help point people towards CORE's Disaster Case Management Program (DCMP), a central piece of our response infrastru...

Volunteer teachers needed for School in rural Thailand

Ongoing – Thu, 05/01/25 – 8 hours per day
Kanchanaburi, Thailand
Moo Baan Dek, a democratic school/orphanage in Thailand, is seeking volunteer English teachers. The school follows the Summerhill approach, an alternative educational philosophy that emphasizes self-...

PurpleStride Los Angeles 2025

Single Day – Sat, 04/26/25 – Volunteers arrive between 6 and 8 am, and finish between 9 am and noon depending on their assignment
Santa Monica Pier
Opportunities include Registration, T-shirt Distribution, Greeters, Route Marshals, and Clean up. Times vary. Earlies start time is 6 am and latest end time is 9 am. There are many opportunities ava...
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Service Day LA

Single Day – Sat, 04/26/25 – 🕘 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Multiple Locations throughout Los Angeles
On Saturday, April 24th, join other students and volunteers from across the City of Los Angeles on cleaning and greening and building projects in honor of Earth Day 2025. It is a part of an on-going...
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Earth Day Garden Revitalization with Compton Jr Equestrians

Single Day – Sat, 04/12/25 – 9am -12 Pm
463 West Caldwell Street Compton, CA 90220
Join us for our Earth Day Garden Revitalization with Compton Jr Equestrians! Let's come together to build planters, plant herbs, flowers and vegetables at 463 W Caldwell St. It's a fun and ...