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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READING TO KIDS: JANUARY 14TH Reading Clubs

Volunteer Duration:
Single Day
Start Date:
Sat, 01/14/23
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

Save Lives From Your Couch By Becoming a Volunteer Crisis Counselor (REMOTE)

Volunteer Duration:
Ongoing
Start Date:
Wed, 12/07/22
Time Details:
We'll work with your schedule.
Location:
This is a Virtual Opportunity with no fixed address.
Opportunity Description:
Crisis Text Line provides free, nationwide, 24/7 support for people in crisis, all via text message. The service is powered by volunteer Crisis Counselors who work remotely from anywhere on their com...
Tags:
Health Technology Youth

eCYBERMISSION: National Virtual STEM Volunteer Opportunity

Volunteer Duration:
Ongoing
Start Date:
Wed, 03/15/23
End Date:
Wed, 03/29/23
Time Details:
Ongoing
Location:
Virtual
Opportunity Description:
eCYBERMISSION is recruiting Virtual Judge volunteers! Virtual Judges evaluate, comment, and score student STEM projects. This entirely virtual role is active for two weeks, March 15-29, 2023, and may...
Tags:
Education Equity-Youth Health Mentoring Sustainability Technology Tutoring Youth

Kermes Open House & Fundraiser

Volunteer Duration:
Single Day
Start Date:
Fri, 12/09/22
Time Details:
5PM-10PM
Location:
161 S Alvarado Street Los Angeles, CA 90057
Opportunity Description:
For the evening, we will need volunteers to fill many different roles. Servers: we will need volunteers to help with any serving of drinks or food for the start of our event. Parking Assistan...
Tags:
Poverty

Basic Needs Distributor

Volunteer Duration:
Ongoing
Start Date:
Mon, 01/09/23
Time Details:
2 hours per week
Location:
UCLA The Student Activities Center (SAC) B54
Opportunity Description:
We are a nonprofit organization that aims to provide free clothing, hygiene products, and school supplies to students and others in need. We were founded by undergraduates and high school students wo...
Tags:
On Campus Poverty Sustainability

Reading to Kids: December 10, 2022 Reading Clubs

Volunteer Duration:
Single Day
Start Date:
Sat, 12/10/22
Time Details:
9:00am-12:00pm
Location:
8 elementary schols 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

Paper Airplanes English Program Tutor

Volunteer Duration:
Ongoing
Start Date:
Mon, 01/23/23
End Date:
Sun, 05/28/23
Time Details:
All tutors are requested to commit 2 hours per week for the full semester, which includes meeting with the student for 1.5 hours, as well as 15 minutes each of lesson planning and homework review.
Location:
Remote
Opportunity Description:
Paper Airplanes is a nonprofit organization registered in the USA that matches conflict-affected individuals with personal tutors for an 18-week session conducted via Skype and other video conferenci...
Tags:
Education Mentoring Tutoring

Jewish World Watch Ambassador

Volunteer Duration:
Ongoing
Start Date:
Wed, 11/30/22
Time Details:
Weekly check ins
Location:
On campus / Virtual
Opportunity Description:
Become an Ambassador for Jewish World Watch. Raise awareness on campus about how to fight for human rights and combat modern-day genocide. This opportunity will include a stipend and funding for stud...
Tags:
Education Environment Hunger International On Campus Sustainability

Ultimate Restoration Unlimited's Highway Commitment Program

Volunteer Duration:
Ongoing
Start Date:
Sat, 11/12/22
Time Details:
Weekly Highway Cleanups
Location:
South Los Angeles
Opportunity Description:
ULTIMATE RESTORATION UNLIMITED IS A COMMUNITY RESOURCE CENTER THAT FACILITATES RESOURCES AND MANAGES COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECTS THAT INCREASES CIVIC ENGAGEMENT, COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARENESS AND ULTIMA...
Tags:
Environment Sustainability

Volunteers Needed for Garden Restoration

Volunteer Duration:
Single Day
Start Date:
Sat, 12/03/22
Time Details:
9AM-12PM
Location:
7911 Winnetka Avenue Los Angeles, CA 91306
Opportunity Description:
Come volunteer with us to help restore a school garden at Citizens of the World Charter School-West Valley. By participating, you will help Blue Sky LA in our goal to improve our local air quality, m...
Tags:
Education Environment Equity-Youth Health Sustainability Youth