Volunteer Opportunities

Longevity Center

The UCLA Longevity Center welcomes volunteers to become trainers for the local Memory Training program and assist with operations for the UCLA Senior Scholars Program. Please reach out to the UCLA Program Coordinator at longevity@mednet.ucla.edu or (310) 794-0679 for more information. https://www.semel.ucla.edu/longevity/memory-training

 

Generation Xchange (GenX)

The GenX Program places older community volunteers into grades K-3 elementary school classrooms to help students improve reading and math skills.

https://www.uclahealth.org/geriatrics/genx

 

UCLA Student Legal Services

UCLA Student Legal Services is looking for Attorney Alumni to volunteer to help current UCLA students who have legal problems on a pro bono or significantly reduced fee basis.

https://www.studentlegal.ucla.edu/assets/pdf/volunteer/ucla_slgs_volunteer_opportunity_for_attorney_alumni.pdf

 

Volunteer Ushers at Geffen Playhouse

Geffen Playhouse seeks friendly and engaging theater enthusiasts to join our team of volunteer ushers. https://www.geffenplayhouse.org/about/join-our-team/volunteer/

 

UCLA Ronald Reagan Medical Center

Over 3000 people volunteer monthly throughout 250 departments at UCLA Health. These men, women and teenagers donate their time and share their talents throughout our hospitals, research facilities and patient care areas, bringing a special personal touch to our patients and families.  Some of the most popular volunteer opportunities are below:

  • Chase Child Life/Child Development Program
  • Surgical Waiting Area/Maddie's Room
  • Information Desk
  • Patient Escort/Transport
  • Floater Volunteer
  • Recovery Room
  • UCLA Mattel Children's Hospital

https://www.uclahealth.org/Volunteer/volunteer-opportunities-westwood

 

UCLA Companion Care Program

Specially trained volunteers provide individualized companionship to older patients while they are hospitalized. 

https://www.uclahealth.org/geriatrics/companion-care

 

UCLA People- Animal Connection (PAC)

PAC volunteer teams (consisting of the canine and his/her human partner) offer companionship and warmth to more than 1,000 critically ill children and adults per month.  https://www.uclahealth.org/pac/

 

No One Dies Alone

NODA volunteers may simply be present with patient, play music, read, hold hands, meditate, etc. and are trained on end-of-life and palliative care to notice any expressions of pain or discomfort patient may experience so that nurse can be notified.  https://volunteer.uclahealth.org/custom/527/opp_details/4139

 

Blood donation

The need for blood is never-ending to support live saving procedures and to safeguard the health of our patients. Give the gift of life- donate today!  Donor incentives may be available. . https://www.uclahealth.org/gotblood/default.cfm

 

UCLA Campus Volunteer Services

 

Volunteer Day

New freshmen and transfer students join together with continuing undergraduates, graduate students, faculty, staff, alumni, parents, and community members to participate in a wide range of community service projects across Los Angeles and the globe. 

https://volunteer.ucla.edu/day

***Volunteers are always needed for research studies and clinical trials. Please click here to learn more about these volunteer opportunities.***