Become a Tour Guide for International Travelers
Local volunteers offer a unique insider’s perspective to hostel guests. Tour guides will lead a tour in one part of Los Angeles on a pre-planned route (which you are welcomed to update) with historical, cultural, or fun information. They currently have tours in Downtown L.A., Venice Beach, and Malibu.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead a group of hostellers on a local area walking tour.
Speak about specific points of interest.
Research and add to historical and culturally accurate script.
No experience necessary. They can train you to lead the tours and provide the route information and talking points!
Contact Naledi Makhene for more details: naledi.makhene@hiusa.org or (424) 309-1675, or visit https://www.hiusavolunteers.org/
Volunteers must be at least 18.
Bring Cheer by Caroling with Hospital Patients
Help the California Hospital Medical Center bring the holidays to life for our patients and staff. They welcome small groups of carolers to entertain during the holiday season (up to 15 people, maximum.) An hour or two spent singing a handful of traditional holiday songs makes the season bright!
Bring your office co-workers, your family, your Scouting troop, your athletic team, your school class, your service club members, your church group. All are welcome.
Weekdays and Weekends, midday or evening.
Call 213-742-5707 for more information.
Provide Entertainers to Clients of ONEgeneration
Volunteers support and enhance every program that ONEgeneration offers. For heartwarming, life-affirming experiences, come join ONEgeneration as a volunteer and start giving back to your community now! They are in need of entertainers. Entertain in their lunch program through music, dance or drama.
Face Paint at the Los Angeles 2019 Turkey Trot
The Celiac Disease Foundation is excited to host its 2nd Annual Turkey Trot 5K Fun Run/Walk at the Van Nuys-Sherman Oaks Recreation Center. The Turkey Trot provides the opportunity for families to connect with others in the celiac disease community and raise awareness for this serious disease. They are looking for someone with experience in painting, particularly face painting, to join them for the CDF Los Angeles Turkey Trot 5K Fun Run/Walk! They are expecting around 125 people at the event, although not everyone will participate in face painting. It is a family-friendly event with kids who will enjoy having their face painted. Must be at least 18 years old. If you're interested in being a face painting please register at here: https://www.volunteermatch.org/search/opp3191894.jsp
Help Out at the SFVMC Grand Finale Concert
The San Fernando Valley Master Chorale is looking for volunteers to help with their front of house operations for our upcoming concert, Grand Finale, taking place at First Presbyterian Church of Encino on Saturday and Sunday, Novemberember 2 & 3, 2019. Responsibilities include ticketing, passing out of programs, special guest check-ins, concessions, ushering, and monitoring our social media booth. Please enquire about a position you are interested in for time commitments and a detailed description! Volunteers must be at least 17.
Help Out at the SFVMC Grand Finale Concert
The San Fernando Valley Master Chorale is looking for volunteers to help with their front of house operations for our upcoming concert, Grand Finale, taking place at First Presbyterian Church of Encino on Saturday and Sunday, Novemberember 2 & 3, 2019. Responsibilities include ticketing, passing out of programs, special guest check-ins, concessions, ushering, and monitoring our social media booth. Please enquire about a position you are interested in for time commitments and a detailed description! Volunteers must be at least 17.
Dance the Night Away with BCR “a place to grow”
BCR “a place to grow” is a nonprofit organization that offers day programs for children and adults with developmental disabilities. Its mission is to enable its participants to develop their abilities so they may become independent and contributing members of the community. Come dance and make new friends at their Dance the Night Away with the theme Harvest Moon. Volunteers for this project must be at least 16 years of age, be comfortable socializing and dancing with special needs populations, and bring an outgoing attitude and be ready to have a ton of fun! Volunteers also assist with set-up and serving drinks and food. Any volunteer under the age of 18 will need to bring the Volunteer Agreement & Release for Minors form found on L.A. Works website Q&A section.
Read Aloud to Children with Reading to Kids
Do you like holiday stories? 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 am - 12 pm. Pairs of volunteer readers read aloud to small groups of students from the elementary school (typically between 4 and 6 children per group) in a fun environment. Teachers at the elementary school provide supervision and guidance throughout the morning. Please visit http://www.readingtokids.org where you'll need to register and RSVP. For more information, please feel free to e-mail info@readingtokids.org or call 310-479-7455. For exact locations, please visit http://www.readingtokids.org. Volunteers must be 18 or older. Please Note: Reading to Kids supplies all of the books and craft supplies. Each child receives a book to take home and the books read aloud are donated to the school's library.
Help Run the AFI Fest 2019 by Audi
AFI FEST 2019 presented by Audi, the preeminent film festival in Los Angeles, is seeking enthusiastic volunteers to assist with the entirety of the festival Novemberember 14th-21st. Volunteer opportunities include assisting with Box Office, Theater Operations, Social Media, Special Events, Photography, and more! You’ll also become a part of our widespread and diverse community! Volunteers must be at least 18 years old.
AFI Fest 2019 Presented by Audi
This year’s festival will open with the World Premiere Gala screening of QUEEN & SLIM on Thursday, Novemberember 14 and will close on Thursday, Novemberember 21 with the World Premiere of THE BANKER. AFI FEST 2019 presented by Audi showcases the best films from across the globe to captivated audiences in Los Angeles.
AFI FEST is a great opportunity for Angelenos to enjoy the best films of the year and star-studded panels in iconic Hollywood landmarks such as the TCL Chinese Theatre and The Hollywood Roosevelt. Those who are interested can visit the website beginning to purchase tickets: https://fest.afi.com/tickets/#elevent. If the film you want to see is sold out, you can enter the standby line, which will begin forming approximately one hour prior to the start of the screening. Patrons must be in their seats at least 15 minutes before the scheduled screening start time, otherwise admission cannot be guaranteed. Please arrive early, and be sure to allow extra time for traffic and parking. For customer service inquiries, call 866.AFI.FEST. Individual tickets are not available by phone.
Pitch in at Fred Jordans Missions’ Thanksgiving on Skid Row
The holiday seasons can be very lonely for our homeless community forgotten on the streets of Los Angeles. Every year Fred Jordan hosts Thanksgiving on the Streets on Skid Row to bring a warm meal and companionship to people. Volunteers will serve a traditional turkey dinner with all the trimmings to thousands of folks. To help, please contact fjmoffice@fjm.org or call +1 626-915-1981.
Sing with Seniors at Big Sunday’s Beverly Carmel Holiday Sing-along
You don't have to be Jewish to join Big Sunday as we host a holiday sing-along for (and with!) seniors in Beverly Hills on the 6th night of Hanukkah. Mix and mingle, sing and schmooze, while bringing a bit of festivity and joy to some lively, friendly and fun-loving seniors. (And, truth be told, they'll bring some festivity and joy to you, too!) If you're interested in joining us on this special night please contact David Levinson.
Read Aloud to Children with Reading to Kids
Do you like holiday stories? 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 am - 12 pm. Pairs of volunteer readers read aloud to small groups of students from the elementary school (typically between 4 and 6 children per group) in a fun environment. Teachers at the elementary school provide supervision and guidance throughout the morning. Please visit http://www.readingtokids.org where you'll need to register and RSVP. For more information, please feel free to e-mail info@readingtokids.org or call 310-479-7455. For exact locations, please visit http://www.readingtokids.org. Volunteers must be 18 or older. Please Note: Reading to Kids supplies all of the books and craft supplies. Each child receives a book to take home and the books read aloud are donated to the school's library.
Take Part in Big Sunday’s Annual Holiday Party & Sing-along
This is one of our favorite events of the year! Each Decemberember, people from all walks of life join us to eat, sing (with a live band!) and enjoy the holidays during Big Sunday’s Annual Holiday Party & Sing-along. Special guests have included low-income seniors, kids with special needs, women and children from a domestic violence shelter, vets and others who needed a little extra TLC at the holidays. Join us December 15 from 3 - 5 pm! We'll also be collecting toys for kids, food for hungry families and winter coats too! Donations can be dropped off November 1 - December 9 at 3 pm when the party kicks off! (BTW: Singing -- good, bad, or ugly -- is welcome but not required!) For more info, please contact Pablo Lenero. http://bigsunday.org/get-involved/donate-now/
Bring the Joy and Face Paint at Act’s of Compassion’s Christmas Party
Christmas is approaching quickly and Act's of Compassion, Inc needs your help! Volunteers are needed for their Annual Christmas Party for underprivileged youth in underserved communities. They are looking for volunteers to face paint during their party and bring smiles to so many kids! For more information or to register as a volunteer please contact Rachel Mitchell at (323) 638-8111 or rmitchell@actsofcompassions.org.
Be Santa Claus for a Day at Act’s of Compassion’s Christmas Party
Christmas is approaching quickly and Act's of Compassion, Inc needs your help! Volunteers are needed for their Annual Christmas Party for underprivileged youth in underserved communities. They are looking for a volunteer to dress up as Santa Claus during their party and bring smiles to so many kids! For more information or to register as a volunteer please contact Rachel Mitchell at (323) 638-8111 or rmitchell@actsofcompassions.org.
Sponsor a Santa to Bring Christmas Cheer to Homeless Youth at Covenant House California
Our great friends at Covenant House California reach out to at-risk homeless youth living on the streets and offer them hope and opportunities to turn their lives around. They help abused or neglected youth who have nowhere else to go. Christmas Day is a very difficult and rather emotional day for the youth at Covenant House. Each year they try and have Santa visit in the morning and it greatly helps cheer the youth. For the holidays, they would like someone to sponsor Santa for their residents on Christmas morning. The Big Sunday community has helped with this for years. Will you be this year's "Secret Santa"? To help, contact Sister Margaret at mfarrell@covca.org or call (323) 461-3131.
Featured Projects
Serve Breakfast to the Homeless with St. Francis CenterDanielle Rayner, danielle@sfcla.org, (213) 747-5347
Serve Breakfast to the HomelessSince 1972, St. Francis Center has provided relief and support to homeless and extremely low-income individuals and families in Los Angeles. Much more than a soup kitchen or a food pantry, they offer a unique range of services to sustain and empower those in need. Welcoming all with joy, dignity and compassion, they dedicate every day to Serving Hope in their community
Event Description: This Breakfast program is part of their Homeless Well-Being Program. Their homeless and near-homeless brothers and sisters are welcome to join them for breakfast Tuesday through Friday at 7:30 am and Mondays from 7:15 – 8:15 AM! They serve between 200 and 300 men and women each day. Help serve a hot breakfast meal in the morning before school or work for their guests experiencing homelessness.
Volunteer Roles & Responsibilities: Volunteers will help staff with set-up for serve, and clean-up after breakfast. Breakfast service tasks include serving coffee, working in the kitchen, cleaning tables, resetting tables, and offering a smile.
Requirements: Wear closed toe shoes and comfortable clothing. Time Commitment: Volunteers are needed from 7:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.
Age Restrictions: They are happy to host volunteers ages 8+ (parent/guardian supervision required for volunteers ages 8-13). Please remember to fill out a minor volunteer waiver form if minors (under 18) are attending projects link here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1NFq6bGhCNiLwqZ58WlWfeRvuVHYFiwqT/view
Click here to sign up: https://www.stfranciscenterla.org/volunteers/
Sr. Margaret Farrell, mfarrell@covca.org, (323) 461-3131
Our great friends at Covenant House California reach out to at-risk homeless youth living on the streets and offer them hope and opportunities to turn their lives around. They help abused or neglected youth who have nowhere else to go. Christmas Day is a very difficult and rather emotional day for the youth at Covenant House. Each year they try and have Santa visit in the morning and it greatly helps cheer the youth. For the holidays, they would like someone to sponsor Santa for their residents on Christmas morning. The Big Sunday community has helped with this for years. Will you be this year’s “Secret Santa”? To help, contact Sister Margaret at mfarrell@covca.org or call (323) 461-3131.
Serve Dinner in the Park with Union Station Homeless ServicesNatalie Hammond, nhammond@unionstationhs.org, (626) 240-0720
For 47 years, Union Station Homeless Services has hosted Dinner in the Park on Thanksgiving Day! This uplifting community event provides thousands of holiday meals and hope for all who attend, including homeless men, women, children, seniors, very low-income families, and those with no place to go during the holidays. The impact of the event in the community is large because of your help! Registration for volunteers opens on Friday, Novemberember 1st at 9:00 a.m. and you can register on their website at www.unionstationhs.org that morning. For more information you may also call the Dinner in the Park info line at (626) 240-0720 or email volunteer@unionstationhs.org.