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P.S. ARTS' Express Yourself Fundraising Event

Single Day – Sun, 04/19/26 – 9am-4pm
Fox Studio Lot (10201 W. Pico Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90064)

We hope you can join us as a volunteer at Express Yourself, P.S. ARTS’ largest fundraiser of the year! P.S. ARTS is dedicated to advancing equity and opportunity for children and youth by providing a...

Tags: Art Education Youth

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Free Food Market Distribution Event Gardena

Ongoing – Tue, 03/10/26 – 7:30am -12pm
742 West Gardena Blvd. Gardena, CA 90247

As part of our effort to provide comprehensive care, we also do what we can to address social needs that impact health. Through our free food market program, we provide families with fresh fruits and...

Tags: Education Health

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Fundraising and Adoption Event for Ace of Hearts Dog Rescue

Single Day – Sat, 03/14/26 – from 1:00pm to 6:00pm but shorter shifts are available
Petco at 508 N Doheny Dr, West Hollywood, CA 90048

You'll be assisting in a fundraising and adoption event to support the care of our many foster dogs! This event is not only focused on getting attention for pups in need of good homes, but also ...

Tags: Animals

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🌼 Help us build an inclusive sensory garden @ The Roland Center 🌼

Single Day – Fri, 03/20/26 – 9:00am-12:00pm
400 S Covina Blvd

BlueSky LA is excited to invite you to our March event. On Friday, March 20 in La Puente, we will be building an inclusive sensory garden at The Roland Center. The Roland Center is a nonprofit org th...

Tags: Disabilities Environment Special Needs Sustainability

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Los Angeles Times Festival of Books

Single Day – Sat, 04/18/26 – 3-4 hours shifts starting from 9:00am
University of Southern California

Support the largest literary event in the country! Find more information at our website.

Tags: Education

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READING TO KIDS: March 14th Reading Clubs

Single Day – Sat, 03/14/26 – 9 a.m. to 12 p.m
7 Elementary Schools near downtown Los Angeles, CA 90006

eading to Kids organizes monthly reading clubs on the second Saturday of every month from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at seven downtown Los Angeles elementary schools. Pairs of volunteers read aloud to s...

Tags: Art Education Equity-Youth Mentoring Technology Tutoring Youth

Plastic free July

Plastic Free July - LA River Cleanup

Single Day – Sat, 07/19/25 – 9:00 am - 11:30 am
North Atwater Park - 3900 Chevy Chase Dr. Los Angeles CA 90039

Celebrate Plastic Free July with us at North Atwater Park! Take a vital step towards preserving life and safeguarding the beauty of our riparian ecosystems. Your help is crucial in making our habitat...

Tags: Environment

Life Skills Coaches

Ongoing – Tue, 07/08/25 – After working a couple shifts at our Oasis Center, training and coaching is on your time & schedule.
Santa Clarita, CA

Are you looking for a way to help young adults in our community at risk of homelessness? Maybe you would like to share your wisdom with younger generations. Then we invite you to partner with Finally...

Tags: Education Mentoring Youth

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Oasis Resource Center Support Volunteer

Ongoing – Tue, 07/08/25 – Flexible shifts during Center hours, Tuesday - Friday from 11 AM - 5:30 PM and some Saturdays from 11 AM to 2 PM
Oasis Resource Center, 23120 Lyons Ave, St 19, Santa Clarita, CA 91321

Are you passionate about supporting young adults in our community, especially those navigating life on their own? Whether they're facing housing instability, aging out of foster care, or simply ...

Tags: Poverty Youth

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Special Event Volunteer

Single Day – Sat, 07/19/25 – Various Shifts between 8 AM and 3 PM lasting 1.5 - 3 hours depending on the task
Mitchell River House

Make a difference in the life of a young adult facing challenges and seeking community, resources, and a path to stability! This Southern Gospel Brunch will support the work of Finally Family Homes w...

Tags: Education Poverty Youth