Become A Volunteer
Heart of Los Angeles wouldn't be what it is today without the strength and generosity of our volunteers. Every year over one hundred people like you donate their time and talents to the youth of the Rampart district. Volunteer opportunities range anywhere from special event assistance to long-term youth mentoring.
- Download available Volunteer Positions [Click Here]
- Apply online at Volunteer Match [Click Here]
- Or be an HOLA Stoked Mentor [Click Here]
- Read Volunteer Testimonials [Click Here]
We are always looking for new volunteers for all programs and age groups. Just fill out our volunteer form and we'll contact you with our latest opportunities. We look forward to welcoming you into the HOLA family!
Contact our Volunteer Coordinator:
Zorayda Mejia
zmejia@heartofla.org - (213) 389-1148, ext. 247
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Volunteers
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Victor Baca
R.I.P. our beloved HOLA Volunteer Victor Baca Vicor Baca started volunteering for HOLA in the summer 2008 Music Program. We called him the “pied piper” of HOLA because all the kids would follow him. Victor was a role model for our kids.
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Kelvin Yu, SmartStart Elementary Volunteer Tutor
I originally began volunteering at HOLA almost ten years ago as a college student at UCLA. I helped a 13 year-old boy with his homework and once a week we would read a book together. He was inconsolably shy, extremely disinterested in homework (obviously!),...
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Jessica Biel Volunteers at HOLA!
Jessica Biel and her family volunteered at HOLA and have highlighted us on her new nonprofit website, Make the Difference Network, to raise awareness about the work we're doing! HOLA honored her efforts with the first annual 2008 National Impact...
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Chef, Nikki Shaw
Dear Heart of Los Angeles,It was a pleasure to come to HOLA! I was so impressed by your facility, but the kids blew me away! They were awesome... great manners, great behavior & wonderful little personalities. Thanks for having me.Nikki Shaw...
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Lisa Orrantia, Volunteer Photographer
I was so taken aback by the level of talent displayed by the kids that I felt it was my responsibility to photograph each piece of art in order to document their beautiful work. I'm glad to know that those images now live in the...
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Events
- El Corazon Gallery Presents BOX OF EIGHT
- Holiday of the Heart Gala, November 13th
- HOLA Bowla, April 3, 2010
News
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SmartStart Commemorates Dr. Seuss' Birthday and Read Across America
During the first week of March, SmartStart commemorated Dr. Seuss’ Birthday with Read Across America Week! The Smart Start program celebrated with creative activities on each day of the week.&nb...
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HOLA High School Seniors are receiving acceptance letters!
Benjamin Ryoo and his mentor Richard Steingard celebrated as Ben received his acceptance letter from Drexel University. Drexel is one Ben's top choice schools and he plans on pursuing a ca...