Alexandria House After-School Volunteer
Volunteers assist 30 at-risk children between the ages of 5 and 11 with homework, as well as plan and lead creative enrichment activities such as art, music, photography and cooking. The program runs Monday-Thursday, 3:30 to 5:30pm and offers educational field trips, guest speakers and special activities.

Commitment: One day per week for the entire school year (September-June)

Alexandria House Teen Program Volunteer
Volunteers work with neighborhood teens to increase school success, as well as provide meaningful one-on-one support. A newly incorporated life skills program provides teens with skills needed to enhance social proficiency. Training provided.

Commitment: One hour per week, either Tuesday or Thursday evenings, 7-8pm

Art Bridges Culture (ABC) Volunteer
You do not need to be an artist - just enjoy working with children using art as a bridge to experience different cultures.

Commitment: In the morning for 4 hours per week for the entire school year (September-June)

Art Pals
This innovative program provides a contemporary arts education and appreciation to underserved third graders in Title I elementary schools where visual arts education has been substantially reduced or eliminated altogether due to lack of funding from the Los Angeles UnifiedSchool District. The curriculum - designed specifically for this purpose by the Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA) and delivered entirely by NCJW/LA volunteer art educators - incorporates slides, art books, art history discussions, related hands-on activities and field trips. Classes are provided as a 13-week program through the school year to over 500 third-grade students.

Commitment: In the morning for 4 hours per week for the entire school year (September-June)

Enrichment Volunteer
Coordinate play activities, games and art sessions with children whose mothers are participating in support groups. Extensive training is provided in child development and therapeutic play activities.

Commitment: One time per week for 2-3 hours

Gramercy Place Volunteer
Volunteers work to enhance and develop the academic and social skills of the homeless children living at the Gramercy Place Shelter by building self-esteem, increasing school success and developing the rapport that enhances the experience for both students and volunteers. Educational field trips and special activities are also offered. Training provided.

Commitment: Tuesday evenings, 7-8pm

Light Up a Library Volunteer
Library volunteers provide story time, assist students as they seek books for both school projects and personal pleasure, promote the joy and growth to be discovered through reading, check books in and out, and keep the library open and available to kindergarten through 5th grade students for the entire day. Training provided.

Commitment: 2-3 hours per week, in the morning or afternoon, for the entire school year (September-June)

To get involved, fill out our volunteer signup form or call (323) 651-2930 or email info@ncjwla.org