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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Volunteers Needed at George Carver Middle School Garden

Volunteer Duration:
Single Day
Start Date:
Sat, 08/27/22
Time Details:
8:30am- 12:00pm
Location:
4410 Mc Kinley Ave, Los Angeles CA
Opportunity Description:
On Saturday, August 27, 2022, from 9am - 12 pm, Blue Sky LA invites you to our volunteer event with Root Down LA. Volunteers of all ages and skill are invited to help us complete a soil remediation a...
Tags:
Environment Sustainability Youth

25th Annual LA Cancer Challenge - Event Volunteers Needed

Volunteer Duration:
Single Day
Start Date:
Sun, 10/23/22
Time Details:
Various shifts available
Location:
Wilson Plaza at UCLA
Opportunity Description:
The 25th annual Los Angeles Cancer Challenge is a Halloween-themed family-friendly charity event at the UCLA campus that benefits the Hirshberg Foundation for Pancreatic Research. The Hirshberg Found...
Tags:
Education Health International On Campus

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...
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Art Education Equity-Youth Mentoring Youth

Volunteers Needed for Soil Improvement Project

Volunteer Duration:
Single Day
Start Date:
Sat, 08/27/22
Time Details:
8:30 am-12 pm
Location:
4410 McKinley Ave Los Angeles CA 90011
Opportunity Description:
On August 27th, 8:30 am-12 pm, we will be doing a soil improvement project with our partner Root Down LA at the George Washington Carver Middle School Garden, and we need volunteers to help us add ne...
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Environment Sustainability 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

Hot Breakfast Service Volunteer Role

Volunteer Duration:
Ongoing
Start Date:
Fri, 07/15/22
Time Details:
8:00am - 12:00pm
Location:
Onsite
Opportunity Description:
VOLUNTEER ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES Monday-Friday: 8:00 am to 12:00 pm From Monday to Friday, we host our Hot Breakfast service. Volunteers can expect a larger group of fellow volunteers on ...
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Hunger Poverty

Volunteer Tutor

Volunteer Duration:
Ongoing
Start Date:
Thu, 07/07/22
Time Details:
Commit to tutoring 1-2x per week (or more!) for at least a semester.
Location:
Virtual Platform (Online only)
Opportunity Description:
Learn To Be tutors are dedicated volunteers who believe deeply in educational equity. Our volunteer tutors work 1-on-1 with our diverse cohort of students including foster youth, homeless youth, and ...
Tags:
Art Education Tutoring Youth

Walk/Run with People Overcoming Addiction

Volunteer Duration:
Ongoing
Start Date:
Fri, 07/01/22
Time Details:
Various days and times
Location:
Throughout Los Angeles County
Opportunity Description:
Use your passion for exercise and your friendly personality to support people on their journey to long-term sobriety. As a Strides in Recovery assistant coach / mentor, you will walk, jog or run with...
Tags:
Health

Pack and Distribute Meals - Meals on Wheels West

Volunteer Duration:
Ongoing
Start Date:
Thu, 06/30/22
Time Details:
Shifts Available Monday-Friday, 9am to 2pm
Location:
1823-A Michigan Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90404
Opportunity Description:
Meals on Wheels West is in need of additional Operations volunteers to help us set up, unload/pack client meals, and support delivery volunteers & staff at the Meals on Wheels West office. As a O...
Tags:
Disabilities Health Hunger Seniors Veterans

Phone Reassurance Calls for the Socially Isolated - Meals on Wheels West

Volunteer Duration:
Ongoing
Start Date:
Thu, 06/30/22
Time Details:
Tuesdays and/or Thursdays; 30 min - 1 hour
Location:
Virtual
Opportunity Description:
As part of the Meals on Wheels West Community Connections phone reassurance program, we are looking for volunteers to call MOW West recipients to check on their health and wellness. Volunteers will ...
Tags:
Disabilities Health Hunger Seniors Veterans