Volunteer Opportunities

At Covenant House California, volunteers are invaluable to the daily operation of our programs.

Please consider your volunteer goals, interests and availability, then choose the type of volunteer service that will be the best match for you:

Corporate or Group Volunteers

Covenant House California provides small group opportunities for companies and organizations seeking team building or service projects.

Mentor Program

Evenings & Weekends, with a monthly commitment to 2 phone calls and 2 face to face meetings
Many of our youth lack a consistent, supportive adult in their lives. Mentors offer youth encouragement, understanding, a non‐judgmental attitude, a listening ear, perspective, and serve as a sounding board in their decision making process. Mentors are matched with youth who have been in our program for several months and are now preparing to eventually move into our Supportive Apartments Program, or into their own apartment. Mentors are supported and advised by CHC staff and are considered part of the team that is working together to help our youth achieve success. Mentors must be at least 27 years old, and able to make a 6 month minimum commitment to the program.

Office Assistant

Monday to Friday 9a.m. – 5p.m., 3 to 20 hours per week
Volunteer(s) needed on a weekly basis to assist in our Accounting, Fundraising, and HR Departments as well as our onsite Clinic. Responsibilities may include data entry, file updates and maintenance, general filing, and copying.

Activity Leader

Wednesdays, 7p.m. – 8:30p.m.
Volunteer(s) needed to lead activity workshops. Acting, Dance, Improv, Writing, Art, Fitness, and Yoga instructors and enthusiasts encouraged to apply.

Life Skills Workshop Leaders

Tuesdays & Thursdays, 7p.m. – 8:30p.m.
Volunteer(s) needed to lead workshops in Goal setting, Interviewing and Job Retention, Financial Literacy, Tax Preparation, Budget Planning, Cooking, Meal Planning, Healthy Lifestyles/Nutrition, Roommate Relationships, and more.

G.E.D. Math Tutor

Mondays, 10a.m. – 12p.m.
Volunteer(s) needed to help youth in prepare for their GED test. Requires knowledge of basic math, Algebra, Geometry, and Trigonometry.

Computer Tutor

Wednesdays, 10a.m. – 12p.m.
Volunteer(s) needed to teach youth how to use MS Office Suite Programs such as MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Ability to convey basic software usage concepts required.

Event Day or Work Day Volunteers

As needed basis
Volunteer(s) needed on an “as needed basis” for Special Events or to help with Work Day projects in our offices (such as mailings, donation sorting and organization, or cleaning). Periodic email invitations will be sent to volunteers who express interest.

Young Professionals Group

Covenant House California - Young Professionals Group (YPG): is the volunteer, networking and fundraising auxiliary group of Covenant House California (CHC).  Comprised of professionals and business people aged 22 to 40, the mission of the YPG is to support Covenant House California's year-round work with homeless, trafficked and at-risk youth. Through our volunteering, professional development and fundraising efforts, we support the work that empowers youth to become independent, self-sufficient and contributive members of our community.  Please click here for more information about joining this group.

Please note that Covenant House California does not accept court-mandated volunteers.

To apply or make additional inquiries about volunteering, download an applications by clicking here.

Please contact:

In Los Angeles

Tanya Quaife
Special Events and Volunteer Manager
323-461-3131 ext. 250
Fax 310-957-7418
LAVolunteer@covenanthousecalifornia.org

In the Bay Area

Our volunteer program in the Bay Area is currently on hold for a short time. Please check back for when opportunities become available.