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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American Red Cross - Sound the Alarm Event (group/individual)

Volunteer Duration:
Single Day
Start Date:
Wed, 03/29/23
Time Details:
8:00am - 2:00pm
Location:
Morningside High School - 10500 Yukon Ave S, Inglewood CA 90303
Opportunity Description:
On April 29, 2023, the American Red Cross in Inglewood, CA needs your help to install free smoke alarms and help make our community safer. Every day, seven people die in home fires and the Red Cro...
Tags:
Disaster Relief Education Health

UNESCO Green Citizens

Volunteer Duration:
Ongoing
Start Date:
Mon, 03/27/23
Time Details:
Project dependent
Location:
Various locations & Online
Opportunity Description:
UNESCO Green Citizens is a platform of citizen-led projects in the areas of biodiversity, oceans, education for sustainable development, indigenous knowledge, etc.. These innovative projects are a...
Tags:
Animals Education Environment Equity-Youth International Sustainability

Children's Institute College Resource & Prom2Go

Volunteer Duration:
Single Day
Start Date:
Sat, 03/25/23
End Date:
Sat, 03/25/23
Time Details:
9:30 AM - 2:30 PM (shifts available)
Location:
10200 Success Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90002
Opportunity Description:
The purpose of this event is to expose over 250 local South LA and Watts high school juniors and seniors to college representatives, and financial aid workshops in preparation to apply for college. I...
Tags:
Education Equity-Youth Youth

Dress Prep for Prom2Go

Volunteer Duration:
Single Day
Start Date:
Fri, 03/24/23
End Date:
Fri, 03/24/23
Time Details:
9am - 12pm
Location:
10200 Success Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90002
Opportunity Description:
Join Children's Institute's Volunteer & Community Engagement Department in preparation for our Prom2Go Event! Volunteer Details: Date: Friday, March 24, 2023 Time: 9:00am-12:00pm...
Tags:
Education Equity-Youth Youth

Assist Event Staff at Ebb & Flow Community Arts Festival

Volunteer Duration:
Single Day
Start Date:
Sun, 06/25/23
End Date:
Sun, 06/25/23
Time Details:
1:30 - 6:00 pm
Location:
Los Angeles State Historic Park
Opportunity Description:
Ebb & Flow is a free community festival of local artists that investigates climate change and its influence on the environment and consequently our health. We are excited to be featuring artists ...
Tags:
Animals Education Environment Health Sustainability

Volunteer At Community Concert That Celebrates Autism

Volunteer Duration:
Single Day
Start Date:
Sat, 05/27/23
Time Details:
9am-6:30pm
Location:
The Culver Steps: 9300 Culver Blvd, Culver City, CA 90232
Opportunity Description:
QUICK OVERVIEW Gain hands on experience producing and executing a concert event that highlights talented yet marginalized artists ORGANIZATION OVERVIEW The Jazz Hands Concert Series is a safe sp...
Tags:
Art Disabilities

Assist Event Staff at Ebb & Flow Community Arts Festival

Volunteer Duration:
Single Day
Start Date:
Sun, 06/25/23
Time Details:
June 25th from 1:30-6:00pm
Location:
Los Angeles State Historic Park
Opportunity Description:
Ebb & Flow is a free community festival of local artists that investigates climate change and its influence on the environment and consequently our health. We are excited to be featuring artists ...
Tags:
Art Education Environment Health Sustainability

READING TO KIDS: April 8, 2023 Reading Clubs

Volunteer Duration:
Single Day
Start Date:
Sat, 04/08/23
Time Details:
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m
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

Cultivating Early Laboratory Learning (CELL) Scholars Executive Board

Volunteer Duration:
Ongoing
Start Date:
Mon, 03/20/23
Time Details:
5+ hours a week
Location:
UCLA
Opportunity Description:
CELL Scholars (Cultivating Early Laboratory Learning) is a UCLA outreach program which aims to provide early exposure to scientific research and to increase diversity and inclusion in STEM. CELL Scho...
Tags:
Education Equity-Youth Health Mentoring On Campus Youth

Summer Camp Counselor

Volunteer Duration:
Ongoing
Start Date:
Sat, 06/24/23
End Date:
Sat, 07/01/23
Time Details:
Full time while at camp
Location:
June 3 & 4 Training in Pasadena CA/ Camp in Big Bear, CA
Opportunity Description:
The Laurel Foundation’s volunteers come from a wide variety of backgrounds and life experiences. Whether you are a student, working professional, or just someone with a passion for working with kids,...
Tags:
Education Equity-Youth Health Mentoring Youth