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Volunteer Teachers/Social Workers/Caretakers needed for rural Orphanage in Thailand

Ongoing – Wed, 07/01/26 – 8 hours per day. Weekends off.
Thailand

About this Opportunity - "Grants Available" Children’s Village Thailand is welcoming compassionate volunteers to support our nursery, working with children ages 0–6 during their most i...

Tags: Education Equity-Youth Mentoring Poverty Special Needs Youth

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Kids Ocean Day 2026

Single Day – Thu, 05/28/26 – Volunteer are needed for the duration of the event 7:00 am -2:00 pm
Dockweiler State Beach 12000 Vista Del Mar, Playa Del Rey, CA 90293 (Imperial Highway Entrance)

Volunteer at the 30th annual Kids Ocean Day event, which brings together hundreds of local elementary school children and their teachers for a beach clean-up and massive human art installation. Volun...

Tags: Education Environment Youth

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Become a Miracle Friend for a Phone Buddy Program with Heart

Ongoing – Thu, 04/09/26 – 30 mins - 1 hour weekly
100% REMOTE

Miracle Messages is an award-winning 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that helps people experiencing homelessness rebuild their social support systems and financial security, primarily through family r...

Tags: Poverty

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🌟 Be the Spark: Change a Child’s Future with Just One Hour a Week

Ongoing – Tue, 04/07/26 – Individual Scheduled
Southern California

Our amazing volunteers meet one-on-one each week to tutor students experiencing homelessness—offering them encouragement, academic support, and a reliable connection. ▶️School on Wheels provides t...

Tags: Education Equity-Youth Mentoring Tutoring Youth

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Earth Day Habitat Restoration Day at White Point

Single Day – Sat, 04/18/26 – 9am-12:00pm
White Point Nature Preserve, 1600 W. Paseo Del Mar, San Pedro

Make a Difference on Earth Day by Caring for Nature at White Point Saturday, April 18, 9am to noon White Point Nature Preserve, 1600 W. Paseo Del Mar, San Pedro Celebrate Earth Day by joining ...

Tags: Environment Sustainability

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Grocery Distribution

Ongoing – Wed, 03/25/26 – 9:30 am - 12:00 pm
FEAST, 2800 Stanford Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90011

FEAST’s Food Access Program, launched in March 2020, recovers high quality farm-fresh produce in partnership with Food Forward and Seeds of Hope to distribute to our participants. To address food and...

Tags: Health Hunger

Nonprofit Programs & Operations Volunteer

Ongoing – Fri, 05/01/26 – N/A
Remote

The Pablove Foundation Remote | Part-Time (10–15 hours per week) | Volunteer About The Pablove Foundation The Pablove Foundation is a national nonprofit dedicated to funding innovative pedia...

Tags: Art Education Health Mentoring Youth

UCLA Student Photographers: Build Your Portfolio & Make a Difference

Single Day – Sat, 04/11/26 – 8:30 am - 3:30 pm
UCLA Luskin Conference Center

Are you a UCLA student looking to build your portfolio while giving back? We’re seeking volunteer photographers for the Symposium on Pancreatic Cancer on campus at the UCLA Luskin Conference Center....

Tags: Health On Campus

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IMPACT 2026 Volunteer Scholarship Essay Readers

Ongoing – Tue, 03/31/26 – Training: March 31, 2026 | 6–7 PM PST (virtual) A recording will be available if you are unable to attend. Reading & Scoring: April 3–17, 2026 Read and score essays on your own schedule using a provided rubric.
Remote

The My Story Matters Scholarship was created to encourage high school students to write and share their personal narratives. The IMPACT scholarship will honor five seniors whose reflection on their l...

Tags: Education Equity-Youth Youth

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Santa Monica Beach Cleanup

Single Day – Sat, 03/14/26 – 9:00 am - 11:00 am
Santa Monica Beach - Tower 20 28 Bicknell Ave. Santa Monica, California 90401

Join our friends at MARA for a Santa Monica Beach Cleanup and our first beach cleanup of the year! Help us protect Santa Monica's beautiful coastline from harmful trash and plastic pollution. Th...

Tags: Environment Sustainability