Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteer Opportunities 

Volunteering not only makes you more competitive for college, it also truly helps a cause & can make you feel great. Finding the right volunteer organization is important. Look for something that interests you & think you’ll enjoy. Once you find a good fit, stick with that same organization and become a consistent volunteer. Here is a list of volunteer opportunities in the Los Angeles area. They will all happily utilize youth volunteers. 

4650 W. Sunset Blvd. Los Angeles, CA

(323) 669-2371 

Teens 15 and older can volunteer here after completing a three-hour orientation. Only those 18 and older can have direct contact with the patients. T

eens younger than 18 can still help out by greeting patients and their families at the front desk and doing clerical work. The hospital asks for a minimum of a six month commitment plus 100 hours of service. Teens work a minimum of two to four hours a week, depending on the department and can choose their schedule. After service is completed, the hospital will write a letter to give students either high school or college credit.

(213) 228-7598 
The library has 67 different locations that need volunteers. You can help out with programs for the homebound, reading to young children or other literacy services.Call them for further information or apply online.

Kaiser Permanente is a leader in many areas of healthcare. Volunteering in hospice is a rewarding way to help patients and their families. You could be directly involved with patient care or assisting our support staff; you will help patients and families during a significant time of life. We seeks volunteers to help with patient services, office work, and phone support. People of all ages are encouraged to apply.