Share Christmas Joy at Door of Hope
Join Door of Hope in spreading Christmas cheer to the families they serve! They’re looking for creative and festive volunteers to help refresh, provide, and set up holiday decorations in their shelters and community center. Volunteers will help: Assess and update their current decorations, Donate new Christmas décor as needed, Decorate their spaces in early December, Bring the holiday spirit to life and help make the season special for their families! For more information or to volunteer, please send an email to volunteer@doorofhope.us.
Share you Expertise at Door of Hope
Share your professional services with Door of Hope families at no cost. Examples include hair stylist, attorney, plumber, CPA, dentist, etc. To apply, please complete our Application.
Teach A Life Skills Class at Door of Hope
Teach A Life Skills Class at Door of Hope. Life skill classes empower parents to develop skills and knowledge that will sustain them once they move into homes of their own. Class topics include emotions, parenting, healthy relationships, coping skills, and cultural differences. They’ll provide the curriculum; you facilitate the class. The time commitment is one-hour a week for four or five weeks at one of their transitional shelters. To apply, please complete the Application.
Join the River Crew with Friends of the LA River
Friends of the LA River depends on volunteers to help protect and care for the River. By joining the River Crew, you’re showing that you want to support the River beyond just a single event. Volunteers help in all kinds of ways, from talking with folks at community events to helping with data and mapping, to organizing supplies for big programs like the Great LA River CleanUp. Some people pitch in with hands-on tasks, others share their skills and expertise. It all makes a difference. Once you fill out the form linked below, the Director of Community Engagement will reach out to talk more about how you’d like to get involved.
Help Inner City Arts with Administrative Support
Assist with Inner City Arts ’ behind-thescenes needs to support their Development, Communications, and/or Programs teams. Tasks include note-writing to supporters, data entry, and supply organizing.
Help Inner City Arts with Studio Support
Inner-City Arts, widely regarded as one of the nation’s most effective arts education providers, is an oasis of learning, achievement, and creativity in the heart of Skid Row. They consider it a vital part of their mission to be a community partner in the work of creating a safer, healthier Los Angeles. Support their mission by becoming a Studio volunteer and work alongside teaching artists to support K-12 students in one of Inner City Arts' seven studios: Visual Arts, Ceramics, Creativity Lab, Media Arts, Drama, Dance, and Music. For fall terms, they welcome studio volunteers who are able to commit to at least a two-hour session once per week for up to 15 weeks.
Help Young Athletes By Volunteering With KEEN LA
Volunteering for KEEN is fun and offers opportunities for occasional participation, regular involvement, and leadership. Volunteers don't need any prior experience working with disabled individuals – KEEN provides training prior to each session. Coaches don't need to be athletic, either. Their athletes will love you just as you are!
Become a Kitty Bungalow Teacher
Become a Kitty Bungalow teacher! This position is for the basic care of cats which includes feeding, cleaning, and socializing the cats on-site at their South LA location. As a charm school teacher, there is a 2.5 hour commitment once a week and they ask that volunteers commit to a shift. Usually, volunteers work in groups of 3-4, which makes it a great for groups looking to volunteer together! They have volunteers on-site from 9am-8:30pm (Mon-Wed) and 9am-6pm (Thur-Sun).
Become a Taxi Driver for Kitty Cat Students at Kitty Bungalow
Want to be a taxi driver for Kitty Bungalow students? Then this is the opportunity for you! They are always looking for volunteers to help them transport students to and from doctor's appointments in Hollywood. *Must have reliable transportation*
Become a TNR Volunteer with Kitty Bungalow
This volunteer position with the Kitty Bungalow includes assisting with trapping, transport, care of under-socialized cats while they are on-site temporarily, and releasing TNR cats. The majority of the shifts for TNR volunteers are during the week but, flexible shifts are available.
Become an Adoption Counselor with Kitty Bungalow
Become an Adoption's Counselor at Kitty Bungalow ! Multiple options available, such as in-person or virtual counseling from home. Virtual counselors help review applications and conduct phone interviews with potential adopters. In-person counselors help at adoption events, and at their adoption center located in South LA.
Become Medical Team Volunteer with Kitty Bungalow
As a med team volunteer with Kitty Bungalow you will be responsible for assisting in basic and supportive medical care which can include but is not limited to syringe feeding, vaccine fluids, meds (as prescribed by veterinarian), ringworm treatments, etc. There are AM, PM, and mid-day shifts available 7 days a week.
Give Young People A Happy Holiday by Shopping My Friend’s Place’s Wishlist
My Friend's Place annual Holiday in-kind drive is a way for young people ages 12 to 25 who are impacted by homelessness can enjoy themselves and receive both presents and essentials. Their biggest need is donations of items on their Holiday Wishlist, linked below, as they want to provide young people with as much as possible while also stocking up on items for distribution throughout the next year. Monetary contributions can be made via their website as well. Questions can be directed to clothingcloset@myfriendsplace.org
Help Create A Safe Haven for Youths by Volunteering with My Friend’s Place
Your time matters more than you know. Partner with staff at My Friend's Place to help young people access food, clothing, and other programming during a weekly shift Monday - Friday. A background check, training and a commitment of at least six months is required.
Help Provide A Meal For Young People with My Friend’s Place
Share the comfort of a nourishing meal with the young people at My Friend's Place. Whether you fund a breakfast or lunch or volunteer to serve it, your generosity offers nurturing warmth, care, and connection to young people.
Offer A Workshop For Young People with My Friend’s Place
Through volunteering with My Friend's Place to offer a workshop, you can open new doors for young people experiencing homelessness. Workshops cover topics such as creative arts, employment readiness, wellness, and essential life skills. By teaching these skills, you help youth gain the tools, confidence, and perspective they need to thrive in work, life, and relationships.
Volunteer to Help Celebrate a Birthday with My Friend’s Place
Help create moments of joy and connection by volunteering at one of My Friend's Place's monthly birthday celebrations. Serving pizza and cake might seem small, but it creates powerful moments of belonging and reminds young people they matter. No training or background check are required.
Join the Packing Team with North Hollywood Interfaith Food Pantry Every Friday
North Hollywood Interfaith Food Pantry distributes more than 1,300+ bags of food monthly as the number of people coming to the North Hollywood Interfaith Food Pantry has significantly increased. The Packing Team fills the bags and sorts them in the basement of Temple Beth Hillel. Sign up to help out.
Volunteer to Make Care Kits for Veterans with Operation Gratitude
Join Operation Gratitude in making a meaningful impact at their Headquarters, a.k.a. “The FOB,” in Chatsworth, CA, to serve as a community and assemble Care Packages! These Care Packages will offer a small reminder that Americans nationwide support their nation's heroes and appreciate their service and sacrifice. Please note: Volunteers age 13 and older are welcome. Youths 13–17 must have a responsible adult, with transportation, on-site at all times.
Give Your Time and Volunteer to Help Children/Young Adults with Special Needs with Parents’ Place FRC
Parents’ Place provides information and education to improve knowledge so parents, caregivers, and professionals can become empowered, allowing them to advocate for their children more effectively. Serving the San Gabriel and Pomona valleys, they are committed to supporting and enhancing family focused services in a parent driven atmosphere for families who have children with special needs, 0-26 years of age. They need help with a variety of tasks in the office, coordinating fundraising events and donations, and with putting on events throughout the year.
Featured Projects
Help Make Holiday Meal Baskets for the PATH Community
PATH (People Assisting the Homeless),
PATHvolunteers@epath.org,
(323) 644-2200
Help PATH meet their goal to assemble and distribute over 800 Holiday Meal Baskets to those in need. Help make sure that everyone in the community – housed and unhoused – can enjoy a special meal! By donating items to the food drive, you will help provide enough food to assemble “Holiday Meal Boxes” to help PATH teams enrich the holiday experience of members of the community. The relationships you help build with food donations can be vital in helping neighbors feel secure and supported. Email PATH at PATHVolunteers@epath.org to schedule a date/time to drop-off or shop the Amazon Link: https://a.co/hBgLUY7 and food will be delivered directly to PATH.
Give to the Crime Survivors Resource Center’s Thanksgiving Drive
Crime Survivors Resource Center,
info@crime survivors.org,
(844) 853-4673
Help make Thanksgiving Day a festive occation for families in need. Your donatoin will help Crime Survivors Resource Center purchase grocery store gift cards for all the fixins needed by families. There are many ways to help including sponsoring a family and hosting a corportate challange.
Host a Thanksgiving Food Drive For Families at Union Station Homeless Services
Union Station Homeless Services,
volunteer@unionstationhs.org,
(626) 240-0720
Make a difference this Thanksgiving and host a food drive in your community! Collect items like stuffing, mashed potatoes, Velveeta cheese, and more. USHS kindly request all items be dropped off one of the locations listed on their website no later than November 18th.
Help Host a Thanksgiving Celebration at PATH
PATH (People Assisting the Homeless),
PATHvolunteers@epath.org,
(323) 644-2200
Participate in an on-site volunteer activity to celebrate Thanksgiving with PATH residents. They are looking for individuals and/or groups who can donate some or all of the following items and help organize PATH Thanksgiving celebrations: Bring a Thanksgiving meal to serve to PATH residents ($1500-$3000), Bring Thanksgiving-inspired desserts (approx. $250-$275), Bring/play group games (Bingo, Uno, Trivia), Organize a raffle-prize giveaway. Date/Time: TBD based on site and group/individual availability. You can take a special role in making this Thanksgiving special for many members of the PATH Community. Please sign-up and reach out to learn more about this holiday opportunity! Email them at: PATHVolunteers@epath.org
Help Donate Turkeys For Families at Union Station Homeless Services
Union Station Homeless Services,
volunteer@unionstationhs.org,
(626) 240-0720
Help USHS collect 750 frozen turkeys for families in need this Thanksgiving! Drop off days will be Nov. 17th and 18th.
Take Photographs for A Place Called Home’s Thanksgiving Event
A Place Called Home,
volunteer@apch.org,
(323) 232-7653
Volunteer will serve as event photographer to capture photos in shot list provided by A Place Called Home. Volunteer will provide 6-8 edited select shots to APCH within 48 hours after the event, and will provide full take edited shots to APCH within 5 business days after the event. APCH will credit photography as desired in publications.
Help Setup, Facilitate and Breakdown A Place Called Homes Thanksgiving Distribution & Dinner Event
A Place Called Home,
volunteer@apch.org,
(323) 232-7653
Volunteers will support all aspects of event setup, facilitation and breakdown alongside the A Place Called Hometeam to help create a welcoming, festive environment as APCH welcomes hundreds of South Central families and neighbors to the APCH campus for their annual Thanksgiving event. In addition to celebrating community, this event provides hundreds of turkeys and grocery bags with all the Thanksgiving fixings for members of their South Central community. Please Note: Role may include moving, bending, walking, light-medium lifting and extended periods of standing. Please let the APCH team know if there is anything they can do to make this project more comfortable for you.
Join Us for Big Sunday’s Annual Thanksgiving Stuffing Event!
Big Sunday,
info@bigsunday.org,
3235499944
Each year we collect and pack big bags full of Thanksgiving dinner for thousands of people! We need folks to donate food, as well as pack everything up and distribute it. And yes, everyone is invited to join together for a community breakfast, too! A true festival of gratitude. We also need folks to lead food collections in their community!
Host a Winter Holiday Celebration at PATH
PATH (People Assisting the Homeless),
PATHvolunteers@epath.org,
(323) 644-2200
ueroHelp make the holiday season bright for PATH residents by hosting a Winter Holiday celebration at one of their sites! They are encouraging the community to get involved in celebrating this holiday season with those at PATH residences who may need an extra support and encouragement during this especially trying time. By hosting a holiday celebration, you have the opportunity to: Sponsor a meal/snack to provide for community celebration,Bring cookies and decorate them in holiday-inspired themes (approx. $250-$275), Bring Holiday decorations and decorate common room of PATH building, Host a holiday movie night and bring popcorn and treats for guests, Bring group games (Bingo, card games, trivia, etc.) to play with residents, Organize a raffle-prize giveaway. Date/Time: December 1st – December 12th – TBD based on site and group/individual availability. Please email them at PATHVolunteers@epath.org for available dates and locations if you are interested in bringing the holiday spirit to the community and ensuring that everyone – housed or unhoused – can enjoy a festive and cheerful holiday. Kids Welcome: Varys by site.