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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Santa Monica Beach Dune Restoration Community Event

Volunteer Duration:: Single Day
Start Date:: Sat, 02/10/24
Time Details:: 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM
Location:: Santa Monica Beach, 530 Pacific Coast Highway, Santa Monica 90402
Opportunity Description:: Join The Bay Foundation in volunteering for the Santa Monica Beach Dune Restoration project. Engage with dune ecology and make a positive impact by removing trash, microplastics, and invasive plants....
Tags:: Animals Environment Sustainability Youth

LA2050 Youth Ambassador Program

Volunteer Duration:: Ongoing
Start Date:: Wed, 02/28/24
Time Details:: TBA
Location:: Remote or Hybrid
Opportunity Description:: We’re looking for young Angelenos (ages 14 to 24) who are passionate about making an impact and interested in community engagement and philanthropy to serve as LA2050 Youth Ambassadors. Program pa...
Tags:: Animals Art Disabilities Education Environment Equity-Youth Health Hunger Mentoring Poverty Seniors Special Needs Sustainability Technology Tutoring Veterans Youth

Be a summer camp counselor with UCLA UniCamp!

Volunteer Duration:: Ongoing
Start Date:: Fri, 01/26/24
End Date:: Wed, 07/31/24
Time Details:: Training (2hr/week through winter/spring quarters) and 1 week of summer camp
Location:: Trainings are at UCLA in winter/spring and the week of camp is in San Bernardino National Forest
Opportunity Description:: Be part of UCLA’s official student charity, a student tradition since 1934, and apply to volunteer as a UCLA UniCamp counselor for our 2024 camp season! Mentor and inspire kids from underserved commu...
Tags:: Education Environment Equity-Youth Youth

Cheer on L.A. Marathon Runners in Support of Pancreatic Cancer

Volunteer Duration:: Single Day
Start Date:: Sun, 03/17/24
Time Details:: 8:00 am to 1:00 pm
Location:: 9811 South Santa Monica Boulevard Beverly Hills, CA 90212
Opportunity Description:: Energetic volunteers are needed from 8:00 am to 1:00 pm on St. Patrick's Day, Sunday, March 17, 2024, to support our Hirshberg Training Team as they participate in the LA Marathon. The Hirshb...
Tags:: Health

Westwood Homeless Count 2024

Volunteer Duration:: Single Day
Start Date:: Wed, 01/24/24
End Date:: Thu, 01/25/24
Time Details:: January 24, 09:30 PM - January 25, 01:30 AM
Location:: Westwood Presbyterian Church- Hoffman Hall
Opportunity Description:: The night will begin with a Q&A session at the Westwood Presbyterian Church, where volunteers will be able to ask questions about the required online training session. Community representatives w...
Tags:: Poverty

11th Annual UCLA Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Course

Volunteer Duration:: Ongoing
Start Date:: Wed, 01/17/24
End Date:: Thu, 01/18/24
Time Details:: 7AM-5PM
Location:: Santa Monica Hospital
Opportunity Description:: We are looking for volunteers to serve as ultrasound models for the upcoming MSKUS course. Volunteers can choose to be available for both days, one day, or even a half day. This time can be counted t...
Tags:: Education Health

Reading to Kids: February 10, 2024 Reading Clubs

Volunteer Duration:: Single Day
Start Date:: Sat, 02/10/24
Time Details:: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Location:: 8 Elementary Schools near Downtown Los Angeles
Opportunity Description:: Volunteers must be 18 or older to volunteer with Reading to Kids. Reading to Kids organizes monthly reading clubs on the second Saturday of every month from 9:00 am. to 12:00 p.m. at eight downtow...
Tags:: Art Education Youth

Spartan DODGER STADIUM Race 2024!!!Spartan DODGER STADIUM Race 2024!!!

Volunteer Duration:: Single Day
Start Date:: Sat, 02/24/24
Time Details:: 6:00AM - 6:00PM
Location:: 1000 Vin Scully Ave Los Angeles, CA 90012
Opportunity Description:: WHEN & WHERE Saturday, February 24th | Dodger Stadium 1000 Vin Scully Ave Los Angeles, CA 90012 Stadium 5K VOLUNTEER PERKS ~Fundraising or Donations | groups of 5 or more Amounts are b...
Tags:: Health

Volunteer Panelist: Inspire LA Youth

Volunteer Duration:: Ongoing
Start Date:: Mon, 03/18/24
End Date:: Fri, 03/22/24
Time Details:: Orientation or Training This 5-hour volunteer opportunity includes: Virtual onboarding session (1 hr) Virtual or in-person practice panel with other volunteers (1 hr) In-person panel conversation w/ high school students (1-2 hrs) Optional Mixer (1 hr) Vol
Location:: LAUSD High School
Opportunity Description:: Everyone has a story that matters. Sharing those stories widely helps us feel valued, connected, and motivated. Join a panel of relatable community role models to share the inspiration of YOUR exp...
Tags:: Art Education Equity-Youth Mentoring Youth

FEAST: Food Distribution in South Central LA

Volunteer Duration:: Ongoing
Start Date:: Wed, 01/10/24
End Date:: Mon, 01/29/24
Time Details:: Morning (9am - 11am) and/or afternoon (3pm - 4:30pm)
Location:: 3655 S Grand Ave Ste 210 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 Seniors