Volunteer Opportunities
national park service Youth Conservation Corps
The United States Youth Conservation Corps (YCC) is a youth employment program that engages young people in meaningful work experiences at national parks, forests, wildlife refuges, and fish hatcheries while developing an ethic of environmental stewardship and civic responsibility. YCC programs are generally 8 to 10 weeks and members are paid at least the state or federal minimum wage (whichever is higher) for a 40-hour work week. YCC opportunities provide paid daytime work activities with members who commute to the Federal unit daily.
Please note, Yellowstone National Park is the only residential program. All other YCC programs are non-residential programs, which means that no housing is available at the site, and participants must independently provide their own transportation to the site each day. If you have questions about eligibilty, please visit the park's webpage to contact them directly before completing the application.
american red cross
Red Cross youth volunteers learn valuable lessons in how to work effectively with people from diverse backgrounds, mobilize communities and create positive change. They hone their leadership skills, make new friends, and explore new interests, all in a friendly, encouraging and age-appropriate environment with visible results. Volunteering today can be the start of a lifetime of generous service to good causes.
habitat for humanity
Whether you’re in high school, college or on a gap year between the two, community service programs can play a powerful role in helping you find your passion and your voice while volunteering.
Encountering new ideas, people and places is critical to shaping your worldview and making connections with your peers and the world at large. Not to mention that developing talents, practicing teamwork skills and gaining real-world experience can enhance any college application or resume.
If you are a teen looking for community service ideas for a summer or long-term, consider one or more of these opportunities with Habitat for Humanity to improve yourself while improving the world around you.
4-H Club Programs
Our programs in science, healthy living and civic engagement are backed by a network of 100 public universities and a robust community of 4‑H volunteers and professionals. Through hands-on learning, youth build not only confidence, creativity and curiosity, but also life skills such as leadership and resiliency to help them thrive today and tomorrow.
4‑H programs and resources are available through CLOVER or through local in-person and virtual 4‑H clubs, 4‑H camps, in-school and after-school programs. With the support of adult mentors, youth select from a wide variety of hands-on project ideas to complete. 4‑H programs are available for youth and teens ages 8-18. 4‑H Cloverbud programs are available for youth ages 5-7.
Richstone Family Center (Los angeles)
The Richstone Family Center is dedicated to preventing and treating child abuse and trauma, strengthening families, and preventing violence in families, schools and communities. Established in 1974, Richstone is focused on building healthy families, and helping the most vulnerable communities in the South Bay.
Volunteers play an integral role in ensuring that our families are safe and thriving. Our success would not be possible without the incredible efforts of our volunteers who selflessly take the time to assist our families. Richstone encourages the participation of volunteers who support our mission, and are reliable, passionate, and responsible.
cedars sinai High School Volunteers (los angeles)
If you're a high school student who is interested in a career in healthcare, the experience of volunteering at Cedars‑Sinai is invaluable. It offers the opportunity to interact with patients and healthcare staff and is a rewarding way to learn firsthand how a large medical center operates.
children’s hospital los angeles - high school summer volunteer program
Children's Hospital Los Angeles offers a High School Summer Program for students who have completed their freshman year. High School Volunteers provide service to patients, families and staff in 100+ different areas of the hospital, while gaining experience and self-confidence.
Our volunteers provide special services to our patients and families that contribute daily to our mission to create hope and build healthier futures.
Many of our volunteers work directly with patients through opportunities such as:
Escorting patients to hospital appointments
Playing with patients in outpatient waiting rooms
Administrative Support