Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteer With Us

At El Nido Family Centers, volunteers play a vital role in strengthening our programs and supporting the families we serve.

Whether you're volunteering individually or as part of a group, you have the opportunity to make an impact. Whether assisting with homework, tending to our community garden, supporting child abuse prevention efforts, or simply offering a supportive presence, volunteers are instrumental in our work. Additionally, the support that volunteers provide makes a huge difference to our staff, giving them the critical support they need to do high-quality work. Our volunteer opportunities happen Mondays-Saturdays at our six sites across Los Angeles county. We’re sure you’ll find something that aligns with your skills, schedule, and interests.

Every day individuals like you make a positive difference in the lives of our youth and families across LA County. We are now welcoming volunteers to support our essential programs. All volunteers must attend a virtual orientation to learn more and start the registration process.

Corporate and group volunteer days are coordinated directly with El Nido Family Centers’ Volunteer Coordinator to support the essential needs of our programs and the communities we serve. We can accommodate groups of up to 20 volunteers. Please fill out our Interest Survey below to get started.

Individual Volunteers

Every day individuals like you make a positive difference in the lives of El Nido clients across LA county. We are now welcoming volunteers to support our essential programs. All volunteers must attend an orientation to learn more and start the registration process.

Sign Up For Orientation

Corporate & Group Volunteers

Corporate and group events are coordinated directly with El Nido's Volunteer Program Coordinator to fill the essential needs of our programs. We can accommodate groups of up to 20 volunteers. Please fill out our Interest Survey below to get started.

Complete The Interest Survey

Frequently Asked Questions

The first step in the registration process is to attend a virtual Volunteer Orientation. During orientation, you will learn about our programs, policies, procedures, requirements, and much more. You can view our volunteer orientation calendar here and sign up.
Individual volunteers must:
1. Attend a virtual volunteer orientation.
2. Complete a volunteer application.
3. Pass a Live Scan background check. Please note: Most Live Scans cost between $30 - $50, and El Nido does not provide reimbursement.

Volunteers under 18 years will need to provide a brief letter of recommendation from a teacher, mentor, counselor, coach, family friend, etc. in lieu of a Live Scan background check.

You may not register for a volunteer opportunity until you have completed these steps and have received approval from our Volunteer Coordinator to sign-up.
Volunteers will support the essential programs and needs of our youth and families, including academic support (homework help and tutoring), food equity initiatives (community garden and Farmers Market) as well as wellness activities, art activities, and so much more!
Yes! We are able to welcome corporate and organization volunteer groups to our sites. Please complete this form if you are interested in volunteering as well as receiving updates on group volunteering.
No, El Nido cannot accept court-mandated volunteers.
Before volunteering directly with El Nido clients, we will ask that all volunteers complete the required onboarding steps. As part of onboarding, volunteers are asked to agree to our El Nido Volunteer Agreement and Liability Waiver. When on site, we ask all volunteers to comply with El Nido’s safety policies and procedures.