SOWMA Mentors are caring adults who spend time helping a high school or college student navigate post-secondary plans and transitions, academics, and career goals. Our mentors help students build self-sufficiency and strengthen their commitment to pursue education and career goals; assist with job shadowing, internships, and job networking; and help a student identify available resources…
Tutors are paired with a student (grade K – 12) and work individually with that student for one hour a week for at least a full-term. School on Wheels provides free training and offers educational workshops and guidance throughout the semester. Volunteers serve as a consistent and caring role model as they help with homework,…
Mentors offer support, friendship, and a constructive example to individual students. A mentor’s guidance and encouragement helps children explore their special talents and navigate their life decisions.
Volunteers help us by boxing, sorting and gleaning food that is later distributed through our network of more than 600 agency partners to our neighbors in need. Large families or groups of friends are also able to volunteer in groups. Minimum age requirement is 14.
The Los Angeles Regional Food Bank provides one of the best group volunteer opportunities in Los Angeles. Schools, companies and other organizations regularly help glean and package food which will be distributed to our neighbors in need at a later time. Large families or groups of friends are also able to volunteer in groups. Groups…
We invite anyone interested in community service that wish to volunteer their available time in the areas of: Mentoring, Advocacy, and Support Staff. Depending on your area of expertise, we can match your commitment to the area that most suits your interests and skills.
Sports volunteers help coaches and share their expertise in a favorite sport. LA’s BEST kids play practically everything at some point during the year.
Daily program volunteers participate during the program hours between 3:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m., Monday-Friday, as homework helpers or activity assistants.
Volunteers help us organize fundraising events, connect us to new donors and build valuable partnerships. Special events volunteers join in at various citywide events on weekends.
Assist in construction of and improvements to facilities, assist in maintenance of equipment, assist in development of public relations content (web site, flyers, etc.).