Volunteering in Los Angeles

SIJCC is a community center hosting various group activities including choir rehearsals, dance classes, Mahjong games, comedy nights, and holiday markets. It welcomes community groups for diverse events and offers member discounts.

A food bank serving communities from Santa Monica to Venice and Westwood that hosts group volunteering and sorting events for holiday food drives.

A Venice-based center preparing holiday meals and care packages for unhoused individuals and low-income families, welcoming volunteers to assist with meal assembly and distribution.

An organization accepting toy donations and welcoming volunteers to help with sorting, packaging, and distributing gifts across Santa Monica.

A nonprofit hosting adopt-a-family programs where donors can provide gifts, essential items, or grocery cards to families in need.

A clinic serving tens of thousands of Westside residents that hosts seasonal volunteer initiatives and accepts toys for its annual children's holiday celebration.

A venue hosting the Food for Health Market every Tuesday morning, where community groups and volunteers gather to provide healthy food to those experiencing food insecurity.

A public library branch offering adult literacy programs and volunteer tutoring opportunities where tutors meet pupils twice weekly for six-month commitments.

A community center in Los Angeles County that hosts annual Thanksgiving and Holiday Distribution Programs where local schools, businesses, and service organizations donate items and volunteer time to provide food, toys, and clothing to families.

A public library branch offering computer classes, language learning resources, and volunteer opportunities for community groups. It hosts programs like Grandparents and Books and provides access to books, technology, and cultural collections for all ages.

A small community film workspace and theater in Los Angeles that hosts free filmmaking classes for teenagers and encourages people from all walks of life to participate in Super 8 filmmaking.

A vibrant contemporary arts center located in a WWII-era army barracks, hosting over 50 artist studios, community classes, cultural events, and exhibitions. It serves as a cultural hub for the San Pedro and greater Los Angeles area, providing space for artists to work and engage the community through arts education and cultural programs.

A unique park in Koreatown designed by Peter Walker, serving as a rare green space for residents to relax, gather, and celebrate community events like Earth Day and World Cup Soccer.

A location in Echo Park where volunteers from Nefesh and other organizations meet monthly to provide free laundry services to those in need.

A not-for-profit British-American social club in North Hollywood hosting cultural and social events, featuring a fully-stocked bar with domestic and international spirits, and entertainment events for members.

A historic service club in Hollywood featuring a 350-seat theater for film nights, a lounge for workshops and auditions, and versatile meeting rooms, serving as a gathering place for women to socialize, support causes, and host events.

A non-profit organization in Los Angeles that supports cultural, educational, and social community activities, bringing people together through neighborhood engagement and support.

A senior citizen center operated by the Department of Recreation and Parks offering activities, programs, and special events for community groups.

Founded in 1908, this nonsectarian nonprofit senior service agency provides culturally, linguistically, and generationally appropriate services to a diverse community of older adults in Mid-City Los Angeles.

A center serving older adults (52+) in South Los Angeles with recreational, social, and fitness activities. Community groups meet here for various activities including fitness classes and social events.