Project Leaders
What is a Project Leader?
Project Leaders (PLs for short) are people like you! The BEST of the BEST volunteers who commit to leading small groups of general volunteers during events. PLs do more than just let an event plod along; PLs make sure the activities are engaging, impactful, and (most importantly) fun!
At any event you sign up to participate as a PL, you will generally be asked to assist L.A. Works staff or a nonprofit’s staff by:
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Helping to set up the event/projects.
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Leading a small group of volunteers.
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Keeping those volunteers on task and the project running smoothly, cleanly, and safely.
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Assisting with the cleanup after the event.
Become a Project Leader Today!
Are you ready to step up as a volunteer?
Check out the Project Leader Training Modules below to ready yourself for any and all Project Leader opportunities!
***All interested Project Leaders must complete Project Leader Training Level 1 before signing up for any Project Leader Volunteer Opportunities.
GETTING STARTED
LEVEL 1
The basics of being a project leader, volunteer engagement, and the ethics of the L.A. Works volunteer model.
Required for all interested Project Leaders
LEVEL 2
Overview of volunteer conduct, the importance, and types of background checks.
This level requires a background check
LEVEL 3
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Become a project leader ambassador! You’ll get familiar with the L.A. Works history and mission, various internal programs, and FAQ’s you might face as a project leader.
Must be RSVP member or 55+ years of age
AFTER COMPLETION
SERVE AS A PROJECT LEADER AT VOLUNTEER EVENTS
After completion of Project Leader Training Level 1, you’ll be ready to serve as a project leader at all L.A. Works events, including days of service!
LEAD SIGNATURE PROJECTS AND WORK WITH ENDANGERED COMMUNITIES
Upon completion of Project Leader Training Level 2, you will be ready to lead signature projects and work at events managed by our partner nonprofits serving vulnerable communities (e.g., children, seniors). You will be required to receive a background check at this level.
AMBASSADORSHIP
After completion of Project Leader Training Level 3, you will be qualified to represent L.A. Works at various volunteer projects, like tabling in the community. This level is reserved for age 55 and older (RSVP) volunteer PLs.
PROJECT LEADER OPPORTUNITIES
Sign up for current Project Leader opportunities down below!
All opportunities will be associated with a specific project leader completion level and stated in the event descriptions. All project leader opportunities require at least the completion of Project Leader Training Level 1 (which you can access and complete above in ‘Getting Started’). Anything beyond Project Leader Training Level 1 will prompt you to also complete the corresponding training level (i.e., a project leader level 2 opportunity will require you to complete Project Leader Training Level 2).
Magical Deserts
Morocco
4/11-5/12
$600
Exotic Urbanism
Brazil
4/11-5/12
$600
Misty Mountains
Scotland
4/11-5/12
$600
Contact
Jasmine C. Perry, Director of Service Leadership Staffing. jasmineperry@laworks.com
Aissa Fernandez, Service Leadership Staffing Specialist