Volunteers

As a volunteer you will commit to 2-6 months of engaging with our residents in a group setting. Our Volunteer Manager will help you plan a 4-6 week workshop where you can develop a rapport with the kids and teach something that may be new to them. Our residents sleep and eat on campus. Volunteering helps residents engage with the community outside Optimist, and develop interests and experiences that they will carry with them well into adulthood. Past workshops have featured cooking, financial literacy, career planning, exercise, art, and music.

Volunteers must pass a background, TB, and drug test as well as complete a training course that consists of both in-person and online components. If you are 21 years or older and interested in volunteering, tell us about your ideal workshop in the application.

Volunteer Opportunities


We have volunteer opportunities available throughout Los Angeles County in​​
Palmdale, Woodland Hills, Highland Park, and Mission Hills.

Most volunteer opportunities are for individuals ages 21+

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We have immediate openings for Volunteer Instructors and Mentors. 

Fill out your volunteer applicaiton today!

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Every Donation Makes a Difference

Your donation will empower us to provide essential resources, compassionate care, and a supportive community to children in foster care, giving them the opportunity to thrive and reach their full potential. Every gift, no matter the size, makes a significant difference in a child's life. Please donate today and join us in making a meaningful impact in the lives of these children.
We welcome anyone and don’t allow discrimination or harassment on the basis of actual or perceived race, ethnic group identification, ancestry, national origin, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, mental or physical disability, or HIV status. Supportive services are offered to anyone accepted to our programs.

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HEADQUARTERS
6957 N. Figueroa Street
Los Angeles, CA 90042
​LOCATIONS
Highland Park | Woodland Hills
Palmdale | Mission Hills | Van Nuys