Volunteer

There are still many opportunities for individuals or groups to help during these difficult times, both at our main building in downtown LA and at our Hope Gardens Family Center in the foothills of Sylmar, California. No matter what your skills, we can find a way for you to share love and hope with those in need.

Volunteer

There are still many opportunities for individuals or groups to help during these difficult times, both at our main building in downtown LA and at our Hope Gardens Family Center in the foothills of Sylmar, California. No matter what your skills, we can find a way for you to share love and hope with those in need.

Current Recurring Volunteer Opportunities

Visit our volunteer portal for a complete list of current opportunities.

** Covid Requirements:

Unvaccinated Volunteers: are required to test 3-4 days prior to serve day and submit a negative result no later than 1 day prior to serve day by 4 PM. (Those that are serving on the weekend or Monday – Must submit COVID results by the Friday prior at 2:30PM)

Submit results to: volunteer@urm.org

*Covid results will be valid for 14 days from the date that you test.

Vaccinated Volunteers: Are required to submit proof of vaccination no later than 1 day prior to serve day by 4 PM. (Those that are serving on the weekend or Monday- Must submit proof of vaccination no later than the Friday prior at 2:30PM)

Submit proof of vaccination to: volunteer@urm.org

** If proof of vaccination / Test Results are not submitted by cut off – you will automatically be unregistered to serve**

**MASKS are STILL required until further notice.

Meal Service at Union Rescue Mission

Los Angeles, California

Help serve breakfast, lunch, and dinner to our guests every day at Union Rescue Mission.

See Times & Opportunities

Meal Service at Hope Gardens

Sylmar, California

We are in need of volunteers to help prepare and serve meals to the women, children, and senior ladies at Hope Gardens. Volunteer(s) must be able to drive or coordinate a ride to the property, as there is no bus access or shuttle service, and must be 16 years or older.

See Times & Opportunities

Childcare at Hope Gardens

Sylmar, California

We need volunteers in our PEEPS department, which involves caring for children aged 3 months – 5 years while their mothers are onsite taking Program classes. This is a perfect position for volunteers who are looking to hold, rock, sing, read, play, and love these little kids.

See Times & Opportunities

Tutoring at Hope Gardens

Sylmar, California

We are looking for volunteers who are able to tutor children and teens after school, Monday through Thursday, from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. Volunteers will help these kids complete homework and provide guidance on subjects that are particularly challenging.

See Times & Opportunities

URM (Downtown LA)

You can choose from a variety of volunteer opportunities at our main campus, located in the heart of Skid Row.

Hope Gardens Family Center

You can see current volunteer needs at our sanctuary for women and children, located in the foothills of Sylmar, California.

Thrift Store

You can see current opportunities and special volunteer needs for our Thrift Store, located in Covina, California.

Have an Idea?

If you have a volunteer idea you didn’t see listed, let us know. We would love to hear how you would like to serve URM and our guests. Please email volunteer@urm.org and include the word IDEA in the subject line.

Want to learn more about volunteering? Attend an orientation. Visit our URM Volunteer Portal to register.