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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Cooking Class Teacher

Volunteer Duration:: Ongoing
Start Date:: Sat, 01/06/24
Time Details:: Would involve coming in once a month most likely on a weekend, still need more volunteer chefs before we can start the program so dates are tentative at the moment.
Location:: Thaddeus Resource Center Restoration House, Pomona, California
Opportunity Description:: We are a nonprofit that works with primarily young girls and women to help them get back on their feet and provide them with any resources they may need to do so. We are trying to plan a cooking clas...
Tags:: Education Health Hunger Poverty Youth

Vision IN-School Is Truly One-Of-A-Kind

Volunteer Duration:: Ongoing
Start Date:: Thu, 02/08/24
End Date:: Thu, 06/06/24
Time Details:: Tuesday or Wednesday or Thursday 8:30 to noon or noon to 2 p.m.
Location:: A variety of elementary schools with LAUSD, SMMUSD and CCUSD
Opportunity Description:: As a science enrichment program designed for 5th - 6th-grade students, Vision IN-School is truly one-of-a-kind. The program's curriculum was initially developed by the National Eye Institute (NE...
Tags:: Education Health Mentoring Tutoring Youth

Simple Act of Kindness - Ambassador Concierge

Volunteer Duration:: Ongoing
Start Date:: Thu, 10/26/23
End Date:: Fri, 10/25/24
Time Details:: Morning Shift 8AM - 12PM; Afternoon Shift 12PM - 3:30PM
Location:: 100 Stein Plaza, Los Angeles, CA 90095
Opportunity Description:: The UCLA Stein Eye Institute in Westwood is renowned for providing top-quality ophthalmology and specialty eye care services with exceptional customer service. Founded in 1966, the institute's v...
Tags:: Health On Campus Seniors

Volunteers Needed: Abode Communities 55th Bash

Volunteer Duration:: Ongoing
Start Date:: Wed, 11/08/23
End Date:: Thu, 11/09/23
Time Details:: Wednesday, November 8, 2023 - 11:00 am - 4:00 pm; Thursday, November 9, 2023, 4:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Location:: The Revery, 1700 Naud Street, Los Angeles, Ca 90012
Opportunity Description:: Abode Communities is celebrating its 55th Anniversary with a bash on Thursday, November 9, 2023. Our mission is to create service-enhanced affordable housing and socially-beneficial community faci...
Tags:: Education Equity-Youth Poverty Seniors Veterans Youth

Volunteer At Community Concert That Celebrates Autism

Volunteer Duration:: Single Day
Start Date:: Wed, 10/18/23
Time Details:: 9am-6:3-pm (shifts available)
Location:: Glorya Kaufman Performing Arts Center: 3200 Motor Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90034
Opportunity Description:: Quick Overview: Set up, break down, assisting musicians with transitions from one activity to another Mission or Broader Program Description: We are Jazz Hands For Autism a 501(c)(3) talent advoca...
Tags:: Art Disabilities Equity-Youth Special Needs

Registration / Water Station

Volunteer Duration:: Single Day
Start Date:: Sun, 11/12/23
Time Details:: 6 am - 11 am
Location:: Dockweiler Beach
Opportunity Description:: Volunteers will help in the assigned task -water station -finish line set up -registration -setting up expo ( breaking down tables and folding chairs)
Tags:: Environment Equity-Youth Health Seniors Youth

Mercury Events Event Volunteer Looking For a Cure Santa Monica

Volunteer Duration:: Single Day
Start Date:: Sat, 11/11/23
Time Details:: 6 AM - 11 AM
Location:: 2000 Ocean Ave Santa Monica
Opportunity Description:: Volunteers will help in the assigned task -water station -finish line set up -registration -setting up expo ( breaking down tables and folding chairs)
Tags:: Environment Youth

READING TO KIDS: November 11, 2023 Reading Clubs

Volunteer Duration:: Single Day
Start Date:: Sat, 11/11/23
Time Details:: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Location:: 8 Elementary Schools in Downtown LA
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

Support Open Streets at CicLAvia—South LA!

Volunteer Duration:: Single Day
Start Date:: Sun, 12/03/23
Time Details:: Shifts - Morning (8:30am-11:30am), Mid (11:00am-2:00pm), Afternoon (1:30pm-3:30pm)
Location:: 4330 Crenshaw Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90008
Opportunity Description:: CicLAvia is seeking both individuals and groups to volunteer at CicLAvia—South LA: Leimert Park to Historic South Central on Sunday, December 3. CicLAvia produces a temporary car-free day that transf...
Tags:: Environment Health Sustainability

Volunteers Needed for Gun violence prevention event

Volunteer Duration:: Single Day
Start Date:: Mon, 10/23/23
Time Details:: 7am - 5 pm ( don’t have to stay all day )
Location:: Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science
Opportunity Description:: Charles R. Drew university in collaboration with LA county will be having a gun violence prevention event on October 23,2023. Student Volunteers are needed to help around throughout the event . Pleas...
Tags:: Education Health Poverty