Non-Medical/ Health Volunteer Opportunities

There are a variety of volunteering opportunities for teens throughout the community. Here are some available opportunities for us to volunteer.

1. County of Los Angeles Public Library: In this public library, they are looking for volunteers to help out throughout the library. These opportunities include library ambassadors, library materials helper, homework/internet helper, or library advocacy. To apply for this chance, you must go to your public library near you and they will provide you more information and an application!
2. Los Angeles Zoo & Botanic Gardens:  This available volunteer opportunity is located at Northeast of Griffin Park. You have to chance to become a student volunteer and to assist the Zoo run education programs such as the World of Birds Show. You must be entering the 9th or 10th grade in the fall. Students will participate in a 12-week course helping out. The informational meeting will be held in November 2017 and check the website in September 2017 if you are interested. The applications will be accepted in September 1 - November 1.
3. Natural History Museum: This possibility is held near USC. Young volunteers between 16-17 years old have the opportunity to work side by side with adult volunteers at museum exhibitions. You also will have the chance to work with experts as well! For more information about applying, you must go to their website and keep in contact with them.
4. Summer Nights Lights:  This is only available in the summer. The city of LA and Youth Development Foundation keep recreation centers and parks open during summer nights to reduce violence. You will have the chance to volunteer and help out make flyers and more! In order to apply, you must go to summer night lights volunteering website and they will give you an application.
5. Tree People:  This opportunity is to help LA go green. Volunteers under age of 16 must be accompanied by a guardian. You will have the chance to grow trees and stop pollution. To apply, you must go their website for more info.

                These are only few of available volunteering opportunities.There are more out there!