WHAT: Teach beginner-level piano basics to at-risk youth in LA DESCRIPTION OF NON-PROFIT PARTNER: Angelica Center for Music and Arts seeks to empower at-risk youth in building self-confidence and self-esteem by developing their creative talents and honing their skills in music, art, and dance. VOLUNTEER PROJECT: Every Saturday morning, volunteers teach beginner-level piano to at-risk youth at Graff Labs. Curriculum and keyboards will be provided… just show up and have fun! IMPACT: With volunteers’ help, at-risk youth in LA will grow in building self-confidence and self-esteem through artistic and creative expression. ADDITIONAL DETAILS: Volunteers must: be aged 18+ play piano at at least a beginner's level WANT TO VOLUNTEER? Click "Sign Up" below.

Los Angeles, CA

3/7/20 10:00 AM + more

At reDiscover Center, our mission is to promote resource conservation, creativity, and community engagement through arts-integrated education programs using recycled cast-off materials repurposed into learning tools. Program Description: Projects vary, help kids and families experience fun art-making with upcycled materials! Projects change each month, have included tissue paper flowers, fabric butterflies, scrap metal wind chimes, cd fish, puppets and more! Kids ages 0-9 have a blast making their own upcycled treasures to take home! Volunteers may make things too! Volunteer Roles and Responsibilities: Assist with setup and breakdown and play in the middle! Time Commitment: Once a month for farmer's markets. Come one time or come every month, up to you! Requirements: Closed-toe shoes, clothing that can get messy. Benefits: Get to meet your community, put smiles on the face of children at the market while expanding your experience working with the public.

Los Angeles, CA

4/5/20 9:30 AM + more

Quick Overview: Manage retail sales and promote welcoming customer engagement in the garden's unique gift shop, Takara-Ten. Mission or Broader Program Description: Encourage appreciation of eclectic and one-of-a-kind Asian inspired merchandise that reflects the beauty of the Japanese garden. Impact: Volunteer support in the gift shop broadens cultural community awareness of the Storrier Stearns Japanese Garden, as listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Volunteer Roles and Responsibilities: Retail sales and management of the gift shop on Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays. Three work shifts available: - Wednesday: 11am to 3pm - Thursday: 11am to 3pm - Friday: 11am to 3pm Requirements: Skills: - Customer service-oriented - friendly and welcoming demeanor. - Previous sales experience preferred. * Volunteers under the age of 18 will need to bring and have signed by a parent/guardian a Volunteer Agreement & Release for Minors. The form can be found on L.A. Works website Q&A section. Optional items to consider Accessibility: The garden is wheelchair accessible. Hablamos español (Spanish speakers available if needed)

Pasadena, CA

3/4/20 11:00 AM + more

What: Show young musicians how to slay their rock band performances by helping to teach Voice, Dance, Piano, Guitar, Bass, Drums, or Horns to LAUSD students with limited access to music education. About Little Kids Rock: Little Kids Rock is a national nonprofit dedicated to ensuring that all public school children have the opportunity to unlock their inner music makers. The Volunteer Project: Under the guidance of the lead teacher, you may head a small group, work with an individual, help with instrument maintenance, or assist in any other number of ways. Whatever these middle and high school students need to get ready for their monthly performances, you're there for! But best of all... there's pizza at every rehearsal! Impact: Access to music education is tougher than ever and your presence allows for greater classroom management and more tailored learning. Volunteer Requirements: Must play either guitar, drums, keyboards, bass, or horns at at least a beginner level Voice and Dance coaches also needed Must clear NSOP Background check ​Interested? Click the Sign Up button below! Questions? Email the Opportunity Leader below.

Los Angeles, CA

3/7/20 11:00 AM + more

reDiscover Center develops children's creativity through hands-on making with sustainable materials. Stop by for family fun as we host Drum Making with Upcycled Materials! ReDiscover Center is a nexus for environmental sustainability and creativity using recycled materials. Stop by reDiscover’s booth and make your very own drum! Volunteer Responsiblities: Help setup/clean up and make drums in between at this 1 hour event! Volunteers to wear closed toe shoes. * Volunteers under the age of 18 will need to bring and have signed by a parent/guardian a Volunteer Agreement & Release for Minors. The form can be found on L.A. Works website Q&A section. Benefits: Work with children and learn how a non-profit festival event is done! Possibly leave with your own hand made drum from upcycled materials!

Santa Monica, CA

3/14/20 3:15 PM

WHAT: Help at-risk youth learn to play the guitar! PROGRAM MISSION: Hathaway-Sycamores Child & Family Services cultivates hope and resilience to enrich the well-being of children, adults, families, and communities. We will be helping foster positive mentorships with a focus on learning and anti-bullying, by teaching at-risk youth to play & write music on the guitar. VOLUNTEER ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Volunteers assist the Project Leader in teaching guitar to kids aged 10-16 (at various skill levels) with one-on-one instructions to better tailor their learning process. TIME COMMITMENT: Each session lasts 1-hour, but we ask that volunteers show up early to help set up and stick around after to help clean up. Volunteers are encouraged to commit to all or multiple sessions in order to create consistency for kids, but we are absolutely happy to accept one-time volunteers as well! REQUIREMENTS: Volunteers need to have a basic understanding of chords and strumming, but there is no need for any prior teaching experience. Most of the kids are just starting out, and we will match volunteers with the appropriate skill levels. If you plan to volunteer for more than 3 sessions, volunteers must pass Hathaway Sycamore's free background check. Be at least 18 years of age. ADDITIONAL DETAILS: Maintain appropriate boundaries, no physical contact Provide a listening ear instead of advice Leave your smokes and vapes at home Respect privacy by taking no photos Model commitment Most importantly - have FUN! WANT TO SIGN UP? Click the "Sign Up" button below. HAVE QUESTIONS? Email the Opportunity Leader below.

Los Angeles, CA

3/21/20 9:30 AM + more

Opportunity Name: A Culinary Evening with the California Winemasters Schedule: Saturday, May 16th, 2020 (All day, shifts flexible) Default Opportunity Coordinator: Jessica Grainger/Amy Zelinksy - amy@atozmeetings.com Primary Impact Area: Arts & Culture Quick Overview: Come volunteer and join us in celebration of the 31st annual California Winemasters on one of Hollywood’s most historic landmarks! The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation is holding its annual California Winemasters event at Warner Brothers Studios in Burbank on Saturday, May 16th, 2020. Volunteers are the backbone of our events and we are always excited to cultivate new relationships within the community. Winemasters is a fantastic opportunity for family, friends, students and colleagues to come together and make a difference in the lives of people with CF; while engaging with an inspiring group of individuals. We need volunteers on the day of the event to help things run smoothly. **PLEASE EMAIL AMY ZELINSKY FOR MORE INFORMATION ON VOLUNTEER SHIFTS*** amy@atozmeetings.com Mission or Broader Program Description: The California Winemasters is “One of the most important charity wine events in the US” – Tom Matthews, Wine Spectator Executive Editor. The 31st anniversary bash is set for May 16, 2020 at Warner Bros. Studios in Burbank. This extraordinary event showcases 50 international chefs and 75 of California's Finest Wineries. "Winemasters" has raised more than $32 million in support of the mission of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. The mission of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation is to cure cystic fibrosis and to provide all people with the disease the opportunity to lead full, productive lives by funding research and drug development, promoting individualized treatment, and ensuring access to high-quality, specialized care. The event harnesses the power of people with a shared vision and encourages collaboration, team building and leadership, as we collectively take steps to find a cure. Volunteer Roles and Responsibilities: Volunteer tasks include assistance with event set up/tear down, greeting and registering participants, cashiering, auction set up and lot management during the event, auction pick up at the end of the night, etc. Requirements: 18 years or older Attire: Please wear close-toed shoes and casual attire. Volunteers will receive a T-shirt to wear.

Burbank, CA

5/16/20 9:00 AM

Quick Overview: Set up, break down, assisting musicians with transitions from one activity to another Mission or Broader Program Description: We are Jazz Hands For Autism a 501(c)(3) talent advocacy group that is creating pathways from expression to employment for musicians on the autism spectrum. Jazz Hands works diligently to provide musician focused job-readiness training to individuals with autism who are looking to begin a career as a working musician. We hold a concert twice a year so our musicians can showcase the talents that they are very much proud of. Jazz Hands For Autism (JHFA) is seeking volunteers and Interns for our 2018 concert series that takes place is in November in the Los Angles area. Impact: Your volunteer efforts contribute to creating access for indivduals on the autism spectrum. By volunteering at the Jazz Hands Concert Series, you are helping break the stigma associated with autism and supporting the abilities of many individuals with special needs. Volunteer Roles and Responsibilities: As a volunteer at the Jazz Hands Concert Series, not only will you get an opportunity to work with talented individuals on the autism spectrum, you will also learn about concert production, all while enjoying an afternoon of great music. Requirements: 18 years or older (if younger than 18, must come with a chaperone). Please remember to fill out a minor volunteer waiver form if minors (under 18) are attending projects. The form can be found on L.A. Works website Q&A section. Additional Details: Lunch will be provided Accessibility: We have a ramp for volunteers in wheelchairs

Los Angeles, CA

5/23/20 12:00 PM

Quick Overview: If you are passionate about growing a non-profit, have interest in gender parity and inclusion in the workforce, have an interest in the entertainment industry, and have an eye for identifying fundraising opportunities, then consider a volunteering as a grant researcher and writer for Women In Media. Organization Name and Website: Women in Media, https://womennmedia.com Mission or Broader Program Description: Women in Media encourages gender balance in film and entertainment industries by providing networking, professional development, and advocacy for above and below the line women and the people who love making movies with them.We are an intersectional group of women and woman identifying crew members in the film, television, and new media industries. Description: We are looking for experienced grant writers/fundraisers/networkers who can research and identify funding for Women in Media. The pro bono grant researcher we are looking for will have excellent writing, grammar, and communication skills. Volunteer Roles and Responsibilities: Research, develop, and write inquiries, letters, and other fundraising documents Draft proposals and other correspondence to solicit grant funds Track and monitor proposals, their deadlines, and requirements Ensure proposals and grant reports are submitted by the deadline(s) Desired Qualifications: Experience in philanthropy and non-profits a plus Proven experience as a nonprofit grant writer a big plus Working knowledge of MS Office Outstanding organizational and planning abilities Proficient in writing, communications or relevant field a plus Self starter who can work independently and with a team The time commitment is flexible, minimum 5 + hours each week until the completion of the project, remote volunteer role, volunteers need to be mindful of deadlines.

Los Angeles, CA

Through6/30/20

MusicWorks Sessions A unique opportunity for featured artists. Committed to creating bridges between the music industry and children from underserved communities aspiring to become musicians, L.A. Works has developed MusicWorks Sessions, a platform that allows award-winning and influential artists to use their voices and talent beyond the concert stage and recording studio. MusicWorks Sessions is a series of curated Masterclasses featuring renowned artists along aspiring musicians from Los Angeles. Most events are hosted at higher education institutions, in front of a targeted audience comprised of college-level music students and members of the music industry. At the end of each session, musicians in the audience are inspired to become volunteer Teaching Artists; the featured organization has a greater chance to start receiving the kind of resources they need to carry on their mission; a short documentary is crafted to preserve the event in history and further spread its message, and most importantly, the children featured leave the stage empowered by a one-of-a-kind interaction that will leave an everlasting memory in their lives. How does it work? L.A. Works’ music program, MusicWorks, will pair the featured artist with children from a nonprofit organization based on social needs and background, music genre, music level, instrumentation and other relevant aspects to ensure a meaningful experience for both the children and guest artist. Once both parties agree on a date, MusicWorks manages the entire pre-production, production, and post-production of the event; including budget, venue, logistics, equipment, documentation, and marketing. After setting the date, the parties involved will select a repertoire for the event, the selection will consider a viable path to the children's’ success and provide learning value for the audience. Volunteer Teaching Artists will mentor and prepare the young musicians on the selected repertoire. A film crew will visit the young musicians at their headquarters during their rehearsal period to capture their process and hold interviews with the children, their families, and key members of the organization. If available, the guest artist is invited to join the children during their preparation process to learn more about their social context. On the day of the event, the children will perform the selected repertoire accompanied on stage by the featured artist, who will provide positive feedback and musical advice to foster the overall musicianship and musical ability of the students. The masterclass will be immediately followed by a Q&A session on the importance of music education with a panel comprised of the featured artist, MusicWork’s Program Manager, the Program Director of the featured organization, and a featured host. Additional interviews with the featured artist and members of the panel may be held before or after the event. The entire footage from the rehearsal period and masterclass will be cut into a short documentary to be used by the parties involved to further advance the cause of free access to music education in underserved communities. Who’s an ideal MusicWorks featured artist? A MusicWorks Featured Artist is first and foremost a person who believes every child deserves access to music education regardless of their socioeconomic status, the color of their skin, the language they speak or country of origin. The ideal candidate is an award-winning performer, producer or music director with positive public influence to serve as an advocate for further support from within the music industry, elected officials, and the community at large. Why should you join us? Beyond the unmeasurable satisfaction of supporting children from underserved communities to thrive and pursue their passion for music, MusicWorks Session is a unique opportunity to align your brand to a powerful cause. MusicWorks will give the featured artist and her/his representatives full access to the video and collateral media. Additionally, the event will be spread through our many networks and channels including social media, official website and mailing lists reaching out to over 25K active members of the L.A. Works community.

Los Angeles, CA

Through6/30/22

WHAT: Step up your volunteer game by leading music volunteers in LAUSD Modern Band classrooms. ABOUT LITTLE KIDS ROCK: Little Kids Rock is a national nonprofit dedicated to ensuring that all public school children have the opportunity to unlock their inner music makers. They do this by partnering with school districts, training public school teachers in their innovative curriculum, and donating all of the instruments and resources necessary to run rockin’ music programs. THE VOLUNTEER EVENT YOU'D RUN: At "MUSICWORKS: Teach Kids to Rock," community volunteers skilled in an instrument help public school students learn to play and appreciate music. As the Project Leader, you'd: recruit and train volunteers assign, direct, and supervise volunteers manage all communication between volunteers, Little Kids Rock, and L.A. Works be led by a public school teacher who will be in charge of teaching the curriculum TIME: 2-3 hours 1 day/week, during regular school hours. Please note this opportunity requires some day time availability. LOCATION: Schools across L.A. County and definitely near you! REQUIREMENTS: Some facility with either guitar, bass, drums, or keyboards required Leaders must commit to leading for at least 6 months Leaders must attend an L.A. Works training. Leaders must clear any background checks required by their school BENEFITS: Gain marketable leadership skills Learn about the non-profit world from the inside Make a bigger impact Network with other people and groups committed to bettering Los Angeles INTERESTED? Click the Express Interest button below!

Through6/30/20

Quick Overview: Seeking a well-connected leader who is passionate about creating equality and equity in the entertainment business and can leverage his/her networks. Organization Name and Website: Women in Media, https://womennmedia.com Mission or Broader Program Description: Women in Media encourages gender balance in film and entertainment industries by providing networking, professional development, and advocacy for above and below the line women and the people who love making movies with them. We are an intersectional group of women and woman identifying crew members in the film, television, and new media industries. Roles and Responsibilities: The ideal candidate has had a track-record of supporting gender parity and equality and strong connections to decision makers who are in a position to positively impact Women in Media. We seek a board leader to help cultivate the board’s leadership role in advocacy in support of staff as part of a broader commitment to increase awareness about the importance of our mission, influence public policy, and expand our reach. The ideal board candidate should have prior nonprofit board member experience or have received formal board training. General oversight Fiscal oversight Fundraising and development Involvement in meetings, committees, and events Officer positions Desired Characteristics: Experience in board of directors’ services and non-profits a plus Previous experience in strategic planning Proven record with developing and implementing a strategic plan Outstanding organizational and planning abilities Network of donors and supporters Ability to fundraise and advocate on behalf of Women in Media The time commitment is 2-year service terms.

Through6/30/20