Volunteer Resource: Youth

Big Brother Big Sister of Greater Los Angeles	https://bbbsla.org (213) 213-2400	Become a mentor to a child facing adversity.
Boys and Girls Club of San Fernando Valley	https://www.bgcsfv.org (818) 896-5261	Opportunities include: Tutor, mentor, coach, computer instructor, nutritionist, chef/baker. Possible opportunities for those who can teach the deaf.
Boys and Girls Club of the West Valley	https://bgcwv.org/volunteer	(general volunteer opportunities – including academic support, mentoring, clean up/organization of sites, sports) https://bgcwv.org/cooper-literacy-program/. (Literacy program volunteering)
CASA of Los Angeles – Court Appointed Special Advocates	http://www.casala.org (323) 859-2888	Become an advocate for children in the foster care program Involves an extensive training program
Centinela Youth Services	http://www.cya-la.org (310) 970-7702	Uses restorative justice through mediation to empower peaceful conflict resolution Mediation volunteer opportunities: Mediator, translator, surrogate victim advocate
Everyone Mentors LA – LAUSD	https://www.lausd.org/everyonementors (213) 241-1000	Serve as a mentor to an LAUSD student. Weekly meetings to help and support an LAUSD student. Meetings typically are held at student’s school.
Harmony Project	https://www.harmony-project.org (323) 462-4311	Provides music education and support to children in LA Volunteer opportunities include: Maintaining and repairing instruments, archiving music and materials, translating at workshops, assisting at concerts/recitals, chaperoning.
HELP Group	http://www.thehelpgroup.org (818) 781-0360	Serves children, adolescents and young adults who are on the spectrum, learning disabled, have ADHD, have developmental delays, and who struggle with abuse/emotional challenges. Volunteer opportunities include: Working in the classroom, administrative/clerical work in the office, and pet therapy with children with autism.
Hope in a Suitcase	http://www.hopeinasuitcase.org	Provides youth in the foster case system with essentials and comfort items. Prepare and deliver duffel bags and suitcases.
Jewish Big Brothers Big Sisters of LA	https://www.jbbbsla.org (323) 761-8675	Volunteer opportunities include: Mentor, host/staff an activity, volunteer at events/camp opening; serve as sports/art assistant at camp.
KIND- Kids in Need of Defense	http://www.supportkind.org (202) 824-8680	Serves unaccompanied migrant children. Volunteer as a pro bono attorney; translator/interpreter; social services volunteer.
LAUSD Volunteer at local public school	https://volunteerapp.lausd.net Region North (818) 654-3600	You can also simply walk into your local public school and begin the process that way (they will direct you through the steps) or apply on line.
Para Los Ninos	https://paralosninos.org (213) 250-4800	Brings together education, early intervention, mental health, public health, community engagement, and leadership development to serve the whole child. Serves youth 6 weeks old through 24 yo; centers at school sites, wellness center; virtual classes- resume writing, financial info; “careers day” Spanish speakers and English speakers. Volunteer opportunities include: Mentoring, tutoring, college application assistance, athletics coaching, and administrative tasks.
School on Wheels	http://www.schoolonwheels.org (805) 641-1678	Tutoring unhoused children K-12 live or virtual with the goal to eliminate gaps in learning
The Trevor Project	http://www.thetrevorproject.org (212) 695- 8650	Suicide prevention for LGBTQ youth Volunteer on the crisis hotline. Extensive training involved.
West Valley Police Activity League Supporters (PALS)	https://www.westvalleypals.org (818) 374-7690	Provides a safe environment after school for ages 7-17 Volunteers oversee activities and participate with the children. Volunteer opportunities include: Mentoring, sports activities, arts and crafts, board games and other activities.