Calling Healthcare Professionals to Join American Red Cross
Join our team of dedicated healthcare professionals and make a difference during large-scale disasters. As a licensed health professional, you'll have the opportunity to provide essential hands-on care and education to those affected, using your expertise to support communities in need.
Become a Blood Donor Ambassador with American Red Cross
As a Blood Donor Ambassador volunteer, you will engage donors by greeting, registering, answering questions, providing information, and supporting them through the recovery process at the refreshments table. The special attention you would provide helps create a favorable impression that encourages ongoing donor support.
Become a Shelter Volunteer with the American Red Cross
When disasters strike and people are displaced from their home, you can be the shelter in the storm. Shelter volunteers work directly with residents to ensure their basic needs are met as well as help them access additional services. If you are a calm and compassionate person, this is the opportunity for you. Join today and start your training. This way you can be ready to respond when the next major disaster strikes.
Become a Blood Transportation Specialist with American Red Cross
As a Transportation Specialist volunteer, you will be the critical link between blood donors and blood recipients by delivering blood, platelets or other blood products to a hospital.
Tutor Kids in Math with Step Up Tutoring!
Step Up Tutoring is a California based non-profit that provides high-impact tutoring to help close the opportunity gap. They are dedicated to supporting elementary school students from 3rd to 5th grade by pairing adults, including seniors, with students to volunteer their time as virtual math tutors. They recruit, train, and support mission-driven high-value tutors to provide individualized academic support and boost habits of success.
Support the Alexandria House Office Staff
Alexandria House is a transitional home for women and children located in Los Angeles, California. Since 1996, they have provided safe and supportive housing for women and children in the process of moving from emergency shelters to economic stability and permanent housing. Work alongside the main office staff with reinitiating the acceptance of gently used items for the La Tiendita (Thrift Store) and Data entry, filing and sorting as the ever growing needs of the organization and community. Volunteers should be at least high school age. For more information contact volunteer@alexandriahouse.org.
Start a Local Community Fridge with LA Community Fridges
Want to start a community fridge? LA Community Fridges has got your back! LA Community Fridges has a guideline on how to start a community fridge in your neighborhood.
Prep and Serve Meals with Union Station Homeless Services
Interested in food prep and meal service? Union Station Homeless Services needs your help! These volunteer shifts are an integral part of maintaining an efficient and successful kitchen and meal program. Volunteers must be at least 13 years old to volunteer in the kitchen with a chaperone and 16 to volunteer without one.
Join a Disaster Action Team with the American Red Cross
Every day people are forced from their homes due to fires, storms and other disasters. Single- and multi-family fires account for 90% of disaster responses. You can be part of a team that helps and responds to over 60,000 emergencies every year. From offering a caring and compassionate ear, to meeting the disaster-caused needs of individuals and households, such as lodging and clothing, and connecting them with long term recovery services, volunteers ensure that families don't have to face tough times alone. If you are team-oriented and want to make a difference, please consider joining the Disaster Action Team and apply now. They supply all the training you need.
Host a Weekday Group Volunteer Project at Helen Woodward Animal Center
Join Helen Woodward Animal Center for a rewarding group volunteer experience focused on supporting community programs and animal welfare! Available weekdays, these projects include packing and organizing pet food for our AniMeals program, helping prepare crafts for our Education department, sorting and pricing donations in our resale shop, and organizing storage areas. Please note that handling animals requires separate training and is not included in these projects. Groups can have up to 10 volunteers, and a 30-day notice is required for scheduling. To volunteer with more than 10 people, please contact Volunteer Manager, Megan McCarty, at meganm@animalcenter.org. All participants must sign a release form before volunteering.
Dig Into Landscaping at AHEAD With Horses
AHEAD With Horses is devoted to improving the quality of life of disabled, disadvantaged, and special needs children through equine therapy using vaulting also known as gymnastics on a horse. Whether it's seeing a smile from an otherwise Ònon-responsiveÓ child, or watching someone taking their first steps, the hundreds of children they serve each year regularly hit major physical, mental, and emotional milestonesÑgifts that last a lifetime. AHEAD With Horses needs help at their new location with landscaping, watering, planting, and weed clearance. VOLUNTEERS MUST: Be 12 years of age or older for general volunteer work. Please visit: https://aheadwithhorsesla.org/volunteer/
Clean Your Local Community Fridges with LA Community Fridges
Sign up for a cleaning shift at your nearby fridge, or simply stop by anytime during open hours to lend a hand! You can bring your own cleaning supplies and trash receptacles, scan the fridge's QR code to check in, and you're done! If the fridge doesn't have a QR code, please use the link on their website to access the form. Whether you volunteer once or multiple times, your efforts help ensure the fridge stays welcoming and accessible for all. Thank you for supporting your community!
Check out the Aviva’s Youth Center Wishlist
Aviva believes every child and every family in our Los Angeles community deserves the chance for a brighter future. We provide compassionate support, therapeutic services, and guidance to at-risk children and families. The Youth Drop-in Center will offers a safe, welcoming space where young people can access essential services, resources, and support. Serving youth ages 12 - 25, our center will be a beacon of hope and a hub opportunity for some of the most marginalized individuals in our community. By purchasing items from our list, you can help ensure their success by providing them with the essentials they need during visits to the center.
Become a Community Ally at Union Station Homeless Services
The purpose of our Community Allies Program is to support our program participants as they transition into permanent housing. By fostering one-on-one relationships and social networks, we hope to combat isolation to support wellness and housing stability. Activities included book club, picnics in the park, yoga, and more! Must be at least 25 years old.
Advocate for New Cancer Treatments with The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
Push for change as part of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's Office of Public Policy (OPP) to accelerate the development of new cancer treatments and break down barriers to care. Join the LLS Mobile Action Network to raise your voice for patients and make an immediate impact!
Adopt-a-Meal at Union Station Homeless Services
Union Station Homeless Services relies on the support of volunteer groups to provide daily home-cooked meals to shelter residents and community members in need. If your family, corporation, or civic group would like to cook and serve a meal at one of their shelters, consider sponsoring an Adopt-a-Meal!
Serve as an Influential Connector for The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
Cultivate unwavering support as one of hundreds of top leaders nationwide. Help LLS at the highest level by serving as an influential connector in your community. Discover local volunteer leadership roles.
Volunteer to Support the Alzheimer’s Association of Southern California at Imperial County, CA
Are you passionate about the fight against Alzheimer's? Do you want to get more involved with the Alzheimer's Association and Walk to End Alzheimer's? Join the Walk Planning Committee and help shape the movement to end this disease. Committee members are the heart of the event, planning everything from the kick off to the wrap up. Some members focus on growing the event by recruiting teams and sponsors, others coordinate logistics and some work on promoting the event in the community. There's a role for everyone!
Volunteer to Make a Difference at The Midnight Mission
Volunteers are an integral part of how The Midnight Mission is able to continue serving those in need across Los Angeles. Volunteering with them gives their guests and program participants much needed support to build a bridge to self-sufficiency and is an extremely rewarding experience for you. Groups of volunteers are needed every day to help with meal services, giveaways and other special projects!
Help Youngsters Succeed at Alexandra House’s After School Program
Alexandria House is a transitional home for women and children located in Los Angeles, California. Since 1996, they have provided safe and supportive housing for women and children in the process of moving from emergency shelters to economic stability and permanent housing. Our after-school program needs volunteers to help students (grades K-5) with homework, reading activities, and enrichment projects. Volunteers should be at least high school age. For more information contact volunteer@alexandriahouse.org.
Featured Projects
Host a Collection for Big Sunday’s 13th Annual Stuffing Event
Big Sunday,
berenice@bigsunday.org,
(323) 549-9944
Collections are happening all around town Ð in schools, faith groups and offices! This is a great way for students to receive community service hours. You can collect items and drop off at our offices by Friday, Nov 22 at 1pm, please.
Donate Clothes and Hygiene Essentials to Project Ropa
Project Ropa,
info@projectropa.org,
(310) 400-7114
By donating, you directly support Project Ropa’s programs and enable them to continue making a difference in the lives of those in need. Every contribution, no matter the size, helps to restore hope and dignity. They gladly accept in-kind donations of hygiene products, adult size clothing, shoes and accessories. Please review list of items they’re looking for and fill out their donation form to schedule a donation drop off or pick up.
Drop off Cold Weather Items & Snacks for Skid Row
Covenant House California,
mfarrell@covca.org,
(323) 461-3131
Covenant House California (CHC) is a non-profit youth shelter that provides sanctuary and support for youth experiencing homelessness, ages 18-24. We believe that no young person deserves to be homeless; that every young person in California deserves shelter, food, clothing, education and most importantly, to be loved.We are in need of Donations needed for Skid Row including warm socks, beanies, gloves, and a blanket and granola bars. Drop off items to Covenant House anytime up to December 8.
Assist with Kitchen Duties and Prepping Meals – Monday Dinner Shift
LA Family Housing,
Volunteer@LAFH.org,
Volunteering in the kitchen can be a great way to give back to your community. Whether you’re helping to prepare meals for those in need, or assisting with kitchen duties such as food serving, bussing, or greeting, your time and effort can make a significant impact on those transitioning away from homelessness. Please keep in mind that you will be asked to also tend to the dining area where you will interact with the participants that LAFH serves. Provide quality service by serving nourishing meals for those who may not otherwise have access to them. You can also help to create a welcoming and inclusive environment where people can gather and connect over a warm meal. Dress code: Pants, closed-toed shoes, and clean shirt. All volunteers will be wearing a hairnet and gloves. Volunteers need to be 18 plus.
Join Hollywood Wednesday Farmers Market Glean with Food Forward
Food Forward,
volunteer@foodforward.org,
(818) 764-1022
Recover produce, fight hunger, and build community at your local farmers market! We “glean”—meaning we collect fresh, surplus produce that would otherwise go to waste–and donate 100% to local hunger relief organizations. Join the Volunteer Glean Team to help collect fruit and vegetable donations from vendors at the farmers market, and then box, sort, and weigh the donations. Volunteers should be comfortable carrying boxes of produce that may weigh up to 40 pounds, but can register to volunteer with someone who can help them lift if 40 pounds is too heavy. Volunteers don’t need to worry about bringing equipment or transporting the food. This opportunity is open to volunteers 12 years old and older, though children under 16 years old must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Please check the Volunteer FAQ page on their website to learn more about what to expect at volunteer events.
Get Your Hands Dirty at Garden School Foundation’s Community Garden Day
Garden School Foundation,
join-us@gardenschoolfoundation.org,
(802) 779-2889
Garden School Foundation provides in-depth garden-based education to youth at Title I schools in Los Angeles, strengthening connections between food justice, environmental stewardship, and community health. By using the full transformative potential of school gardens as teaching sites, we nurture a healthy and mindful generation of children who care for their bodies, their communities, and the earth. We currently serve ten Title I elementary schools, reaching over 3,200 students and their families each year. As a GSF volunteer, you’ll play a indispensable role in maintaining our historic school garden at an elementary school in West Adams. Your work will help us maintain a space that is both educational and beautiful, and will positively impact both the environment and student growth. Join us to learn new skills, connect with nature, and enjoy a fulfilling and rewarding day with our local community. Together you’ll work alongside GSF staff and school families to weed the garden, refresh mulch pathways, harvest veggies from our production farm, build new raised beds, and more! After a morning of hard work and good vibes, we’ll share a light lunch together (provided by our partners at Sprouts) under the fig trees. Volunteers should wear close-toe shoes and loose, comfy clothes that are school-appropriate. Complimentary t-shirts will also be provided. We encourage volunteers to bring their own water bottles and sun protection.