Help Break the Cycle of Homelessness and Volunteer with Los Angeles Mission
As a volunteer you will have the opportunity to impact the lives of neighbors and friends in the Skid Row area. Los Angeles Mission does ask that you create an account, go through one of their orientations, and that all volunteers be 16+.
Watch Over Little Ones at Alexandria House’s Child Care 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. Volunteers support our child care staff in working with infants and toddlers ages 0-4 doing various activities from reading to outdoor play. Experience working with infants and toddlers is highly recommended. Volunteers should be at least high school age. For more information contact volunteer@alexandriahouse.org.
Volunteer to Support the Alzheimer’s Association of Southern California at Santa Barbara, 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 Support the Alzheimer’s Association of Southern California at Santa Monica, 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 Help Unhoused Pets at Project Minnie
Project Minnie provides food, leashes, harnesses, collars, food/water bowls, flea meds, treats, and toys to pets of the unhoused in Venice, CA. For the holiday, we would be grateful for dog toys, harnesses, and leashes for medium and large dogs.
Support the Weekly Pet Food Pantries at Michelson Found Animal
Volunteers aged 13 and older can support the Weekly Pet Food Pantries by helping pack food bags or distributing dog and cat food to families in need across various LA communities. Volunteers must be flexible and willing to assist with a variety of tasks as assigned, while maintaining a friendly and compassionate attitude toward all people and their pets. The Weekly Pet Food Pantries provide free pet food in partnership with several community organizations, ensuring resources reach those who require assistance. Note that volunteers aged 13-15 must volunteer alongside a guardian.
Help Organize Clothes and Create Hygiene Kits with Project Ropa
Come and make a difference at Project Ropa! Help organize clothes, create hygiene kits and assist with stocking their van for their direct services. Must be 16 years of age to volunteer.
Volunteer as a Telephone Angel for Project Angel Food
The isolation of the COVID-19 pandemic has emphasized the loneliness of many of those that Project Angel Food serves, as well as some of their volunteers. The Telephone Angels program adds human contact to the lives of both their clients and volunteers through regularly scheduled phone calls to check in, share updates and add brightness to the day. The commitment of the volunteer helps to build a friendly bond and give the client and volunteer something to look forward to each week.
Hand Out Healthy Food from Alexandria House’s Community Food Pantry
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. Distribute fresh produce, ready made meals, and shelf stable grocery items to our neighbors in the Mid-Wilshire/Koreatown neighborhood **Takes place on the front porch of Alexandria House, so please dress appropriately for the weather** Volunteers should be at least high school age. For more information contact volunteer@alexandriahouse.org.
Volunteer with 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. Volunteers play a very important role at AHEAD With Horses, and they wouldn't be as successful as they are today without them. They have more than 300 volunteers each year from all parts of Los Angeles County, many of which return to them on a regular basis. VOLUNTEERS MUST: Be 12 years of age or older for general volunteer work.
Volunteer to Support the Alzheimer’s Association of Southern California at Los Angeles, 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!
Holiday Drive: Adopt-a-Child/Adopt-a-Family
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. Make the holidays extra special for a child or family by volunteering during the holidays or sponsoring their holiday wish list.
Host an In-Kind Donation Drive
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. Host a drive at your workplace, place of worship or with family and friends to collect supplies from kindergarten to college including Toiletries & Hygiene Ð from baby to adult, Household cleaning and laundry products, Clothing and shoes, Food and transportation gift cards
Donate to Support Bolsa Chica Conservancy
Wetlands are one of many habitats that encompass a watershed and provide a crucial connection between land and the ocean. They also provide functions, known as ecosystem services, that are vital not only to the native and migratory species that inhabit them, but to humans as well. Some of these important functions include: mitigation of climate change by trapping carbon dioxide (carbon sink), serving as a buffer zone during flooding events, maintaining water supplies by replenishing aquifers and filtering water that passes through, and providing essential habitat for plants and wildlife. You can help protect the Bolsa Chica wetlands, its threatened species and their habitats, while at the same time supporting the education of thousands of K-12 students with your donation to the Bolsa Chica Conservancy today. Your support of the Bolsa Chica Conservancy's STEM-based educational programs on wetland science, watersheds, coastal ecology, environmental sustainability, and habitat restoration will make a world of difference to students in need. Visit: https://bolsachica.charityproud.org/Donate
Get Involved with Act’s of Compassion
A nonprofit is as strong as the community that holds it up. Together, you and Acts of Compassion can do more than you can do alone. Bring your abilities and passions together to affect real change. There are many ways to join them and support their mission of working with the homeless, and at risk families from underserved communities. Contact them to find out more about volunteer opportunities, fundraising events, and ways that you can get their message to your friends and family! Please visit: https://actsofcompassions.org/contact-us
Represent The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society as a Mission Volunteer
Represent The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's mission all across the country by providing direct support to patients, caregivers, and families when they're most in need of helpÑand so much more.
Help Project Angel Food with Special Events
Project Angel Food has events throughout the year. Volunteers are vital to the success of these events and present unique opportunities to engage with their supporters. From annual events like Bowling for Angels, Angel Awards, Lead with Love Telethon, to bespoke chef's dinners and private parties, volunteers help them secure much-needed resources for their mission in fun, social settings. For the safety of all volunteers, staff and guests, all volunteers must have received a COVID-19 vaccination and meet the age requirement based on specific event requirements. _
Help Your Local The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Community
Dedicate your time and talent in your local community or with our national team from anywhere. Build capacity in areas like IT or advancement or bring projects to the finish line.
Raise Awareness for The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Through Campaigns
Raise awareness and funds for the LLS mission on the groundÑfrom local community and youth programs to athletic and competitive fundraising campaigns. Get involved in their campaigns by leading teams, participating in committees, supporting our virtual events, and more.
Donate to Aviva’s Youth Center
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.
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.