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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Point Dume State Beach Trail Maintenance

Volunteer Duration:: Single Day
Start Date:: Sat, 09/16/23
Time Details:: 8:30am - 12:00pm
Location:: Point Dume State Beach
Opportunity Description:: We will focus on pruning and lopping overgrown vegetation from the trail corridors to provide clear and safe access for park visitors (including along ADA-compliant trails). Volunteers will use loppe...
Tags:: Environment Sustainability

Farsi/Dari/Pashto-Speaking Afghan Youth Mentor Volunteer

Volunteer Duration:: Ongoing
Start Date:: Mon, 08/28/23
End Date:: Fri, 03/29/24
Time Details:: 1-3 hours a week
Location:: Virtual
Opportunity Description:: A mentorship program for youth Afghan women (15-24) that aims to build confidence and self-sufficiency in areas such as education, personal finance, and employment through access to information and r...
Tags:: Education International Mentoring Tutoring

Armenian speaking ESL Volunteer

Volunteer Duration:: Ongoing
Start Date:: Mon, 08/28/23
End Date:: Fri, 08/30/24
Time Details:: 9:30 am to 12:30 pm
Location:: Virtual
Opportunity Description:: The ESL Volunteer will assist our ESL & Civics Instructor in providing English as a Second Language instruction and assistance to refugees and immigrants in the community. Location: Session...
Tags:: Education International Tutoring

Welcome Home Volunteers

Volunteer Duration:: Ongoing
Start Date:: Wed, 08/23/23
End Date:: Fri, 08/23/24
Time Details:: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Location:: Drop-off in 625 N Maryland Ave, Glendale, ca 91206
Opportunity Description:: Our Reception and Placement (RP) team provides resettlement services to refugees placed with the IRC under the US Refugee Admissions Program. Securing short and long-term housing is just one of the ...
Tags:: Disaster Relief International Poverty

Support Open Streets at CicLAvia—Heart of LA!

Volunteer Duration:: Single Day
Start Date:: Sun, 10/15/23
Time Details:: Shifts: Morning (8:30am-11:30am), Mid (11:00am-2:00pm), Afternoon (1:30pm-3:30pm)
Location:: 100 N. Central Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90014
Opportunity Description:: CicLAvia is seeking both individuals and groups to volunteer at CicLAvia—Heart of LA on Sunday, October 15. CicLAvia produces a temporary car-free day that transforms streets into safe spaces for tho...
Tags:: Environment Health Sustainability

Volunteer Storyteller

Volunteer Duration:: Ongoing
Start Date:: Mon, 10/23/23
End Date:: Fri, 10/27/23
Time Details:: 8:00 AM - 4:00PM PST
Location:: Remote
Opportunity Description:: Your story might be exactly what students need to hear! PLUS ME Project is currently recruiting virtual volunteer storytellers for our annual campaign: Wisdom Week. Our mission is to build self-co...
Tags:: Education Equity-Youth Youth

Grocery Distribution

Volunteer Duration:: Ongoing
Start Date:: Wed, 08/16/23
End Date:: Sun, 12/31/23
Time Details:: 9-11am morning shift; and/or 3-4:30pm afternoon shift
Location:: 3655 S Grand Ave, 1st floor Community Room, Los Angeles, CA 90007
Opportunity Description:: Every Wednesday, FEAST packages a week's worth of farm-fresh veggies for 75 families living in South Los Angeles. We are looking for volunteers to help with sorting and packaging groceries each ...
Tags:: Education Health Hunger Poverty Sustainability

Abbot Kinney Festival 2023

Volunteer Duration:: Single Day
Start Date:: Sun, 09/24/23
Time Details:: 6:00am to 6:30pm (in sessions)
Location:: Abbot Kinney Blvd, Venice, CA
Opportunity Description:: Welcome Volunteers! After a three year hiatus, we're thrilled to announce the Abbot Kinney Festival will kick-off this year on Sunday, September 24th, 2023! A celebration of art, music, food, an...
Tags:: Art Youth

READING TO KIDS: September 9, 2023 Reading Club

Volunteer Duration:: Single Day
Start Date:: Sat, 09/09/23
Time Details:: 9:00am-12:00pm
Location:: 8 Elementary Schools near downtown Los Angeles, CA 90006
Opportunity Description:: Reading to Kids organizes monthly reading clubs on the second Saturday of every month at eight downtown Los Angeles elementary schools. The reading clubs run from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Pairs of vol...
Tags:: Art Education Youth

Installation of Pollinator Corridor in Public Park

Volunteer Duration:: Single Day
Start Date:: Sat, 09/30/23
Time Details:: 9:00 a.m. until we're done or we wear out
Location:: Greystone Mansion Park Demonstration Garden. 905 Loma Vista 90210
Opportunity Description:: We will be clearing existing shrubbery from a small hillside area south of our demonstration garden, and depending on time available, preparing the area for installation of California Native plants a...
Tags:: Animals Environment Sustainability