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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Beginner Algebra Tutor/Mentor

Volunteer Duration:: Ongoing
Start Date:: Sat, 10/01/22
Time Details:: 1 hour weekly minimum. Meet with your mentee via zoom. flexible scheduling and big impact!
Location:: Virtual
Opportunity Description:: Welcome to ENTRADA! Our attempts to dismantle the traditional socio-economic barriers to learning and academic accomplishment, which result from deep poverty, under-education, and significant learnin...
Tags:: Education Equity-Youth Mentoring Poverty Tutoring Youth

Digital Sherpa Volunteer

Volunteer Duration:: Ongoing
Start Date:: Mon, 09/12/22
End Date:: Fri, 12/30/22
Time Details:: Afternoon & Evenings
Location:: Santa Monica
Opportunity Description:: Cancer Support Community Los Angeles is partnering with the Patient Empowerment Network to host a Digital Sherpa workshop for our community. This workshop will focus on social media and how it can be...
Tags:: Disabilities Education Health Seniors Technology

Coach/Mentor Girls in 3rd-8th Grade:-- Inspire & Empower-

Volunteer Duration:: Ongoing
Start Date:: Mon, 09/26/22
End Date:: Sat, 12/10/22
Time Details:: 1.5-3 hours per week
Location:: Los Angeles
Opportunity Description:: Girls on the Run Los Angeles needs passionate people just like YOU to join our team of Coach/Mentors in a transformational program for girls in 3rd-8th grade. During these challenging times, they nee...
Tags:: Equity-Youth Mentoring Youth

Youth Mentor

Volunteer Duration:: Ongoing
Start Date:: Tue, 09/20/22
End Date:: Tue, 12/06/22
Time Details:: Tuesdays 1-4pm
Location:: Pasadena, CA
Opportunity Description:: Million Little is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that, through the power of creativity, empowers and supports the healing process of youth who have experienced trauma. This year at Million Littl...
Tags:: Art Education Equity-Youth Mentoring Youth

Mentor High School Students

Volunteer Duration:: Ongoing
Start Date:: Sat, 08/27/22
Time Details:: 2 Hour Commitment on 3 out of 4 Saturday afternoons, September - May (with breaks for major holidays)
Location:: USC Hybrid College Prep
Opportunity Description:: If you want to have a 1:1 relationship with a student, look no further. Our mentors are pivotal to the success of our students. Your responsibility is to help your mentee with their applications, adv...
Tags:: Equity-Youth Tutoring Youth

Lot Coordinator Volunteer

Volunteer Duration:: Ongoing
Start Date:: Thu, 09/01/22
End Date:: Fri, 06/30/23
Time Details:: Evenings
Location:: VA; National; Santa Monica; Lincoln
Opportunity Description:: The Lot Coordinator Volunteer will work jointly with Safe Parking LA’s (SPLA) Lot Coordinators to support the nightly operations of the parking lot programs. With the guidance of Lot Coordinators, vo...
Tags:: Hunger Seniors Veterans

Intake Volunteer

Volunteer Duration:: Ongoing
Start Date:: Thu, 09/01/22
End Date:: Fri, 06/30/23
Time Details:: 9 am - 3 pm or Volunteer's choice
Location:: Office at 942 N. Normandie Ave,
Opportunity Description:: The Intake Volunteer will provide support to the Intake Coordinator as the first point of contact for potential Safe Parking LA (SPLA) participants, screen incoming applications for eligibility to th...
Tags:: Hunger Seniors Veterans

Donations Volunteer

Volunteer Duration:: Ongoing
Start Date:: Thu, 09/01/22
End Date:: Fri, 06/30/23
Time Details:: Varies depending on donations and Volunteer Availability
Location:: Office - 942 S. Normandie Ave. Los Angeles
Opportunity Description:: The Donations Volunteer will provide support to the Program Coordinator and Lot Coordinators with organizing and delivering donations to Safe Parking LA (SPLA) participants. Volunteers will develop f...
Tags:: Hunger Poverty Seniors Veterans

Meal Coordinator Volunteer

Volunteer Duration:: Ongoing
Start Date:: Sat, 09/10/22
End Date:: Sat, 06/03/23
Time Details:: Evenings
Location:: Varies on parking lot
Opportunity Description:: The Meal Coordinator Volunteer will arrange with Safe Parking LA (SPLA) Lot Coordinators weekly distribution of meals to designated program parking locations. Volunteers will provide program particip...
Tags:: Environment Hunger Poverty Seniors Veterans

PS I Love You Foundation: Day at the Beach "Adopt a Child for One Day" Celebration

Volunteer Duration:: Single Day
Start Date:: Sat, 09/10/22
Time Details:: 8:30am - 3:30pm
Location:: Manhattan Beach, CA
Opportunity Description:: PS I Love You Foundation is a South Bay-based 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that specializes in providing educational enrichment and mentor programs to improve the lives of our most vulnerable yo...
Tags:: Mentoring