Small acts big impact

We are seeking volunteers to prepare and serve food in our soup kitchen. We provide nourishing food, a safe-space for socializing in the courtyard, and sit-down dining for our low-income neighbors and people experiencing homelessness three days a week: Tuesdays: Volunteers prepare meals beginning at 3:30pm and serve from from 4:30pm to 6:30pm. Fridays: Volunteers begin food prep around 2pm. Buffet line is open from 3pm to 5pm.  Saturdays: Volunteers begin setting up at around 8:30am; service concludes at 1pm. To sign up for a shift, click here.

St. James' In-The-City Episcopal Church celebrates over 100 years of respecting the dignity of every human being.

Volunteers needed to support our case managers and be their helper buddy. Please complete our volunteer interest form here.

Healthcare in Action provides medical, behavioral health, addiction, case management and housing navigation services to unhoused residents in California. Our mission is to improve the lives of people experiencing homelessness through quality holistic care. It is our vision that all people experiencing homelessness have access to quality healthcare that addresses their mental, social and physical health needs.

We are seeking volunteers to attend our outreach events and represent the NAMI Glendale chapter in a positive and welcoming manner. Volunteers must be willing to help with set up, bringing materials, sharing information about local mental health resources, and teaching people about our free and confidential mental health programming. Fill out a Volunteer Interest form here.

The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) is the nation's largest grassroots organization for people affected by mental illness. What started as a small group of families gathered around a kitchen table in 1979 has blossomed into an alliance of more than 600 local affiliates who work in your community to raise awareness and provide support and education.

We are seeking volunteers to help bundle bags of food at our Food Pantry. Volunteers prepare the bags on Wednesdays from 5:00pm to 7:00pm, and they are distributed the next morning, from 8am to 9am, to people who are unhoused or living in the neighborhood without access to a kitchen.

St. James' In-The-City Episcopal Church celebrates over 100 years of respecting the dignity of every human being.

We are seeking volunteers to conduct intake and clearance for our events. Up-to-date vaccinations are required. Learn more about our volunteer opportunities here.

PATH's mission is to end homelessness for individuals, families, and communities. We provide a variety of services for our neighbors experiencing homelessness, including employment, outreach, homelessness prevention, housing navigation, interim housing, rapid rehousing, and permanent supportive housing.

We are seeking volunteers to support our lot operations at our West LA lots located at Iowa, National, and the West LA VA. Volunteers will be asked to welcome participants to the lot, answer questions, and help them locate their space.

Safe Parking LA provides safe overnight parking to facilitate stability and housing in Los Angeles County for individuals living in their vehicles, and advocates for fair and equitable treatment and resources for the unhoused. We bridge a gap in services by addressing the unique needs of residents whose only source of shelter is their vehicle.

We are seeking volunteers to help us assemble hygiene kits for our unhoused neighbors. Visit our site to learn more about opportunities.

SELAH Neighborhood Homeless Coalition is a 501(c)(3) organization of neighborhood organizers who recognize unhoused individuals as fellow members of our community worthy of the same dignity, respect and representation afforded to any housed person.Our mission is to build a community-led response to homelessness in Los Angeles that addresses the needs of our most vulnerable neighbors and activates an empowered coalition of participants, volunteers and partners.

Our Center's events, programs, and services are supported by a robust group of dedicated volunteers. Join us! To get started, create a volunteer profile (visit Volunteer.lalgbtcenter.org and click “Sign up!” on the top right of the page) and attend one of our volunteer info sessions to activate your eligibility. After doing so, you'll be able to access our Volunteer Resources site where you can our view our list of upcoming volunteer opportunities and connect to the community.

Since 1969, the Los Angeles LGBT Center has cared for, championed, and celebrated LGBTQ individuals and families in Los Angeles and beyond. We provide services for more queer and trans people than any other organization in the world—offering programs, services, and global advocacy that span four broad categories: Health, Social Services and Housing, Culture and Education, and Leadership and Advocacy.