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“I want to get involved in my community this summer. Are there organizations in my area where I can volunteer?” – 17-year-old
Most parks and beaches do not charge admission, though many charge for parking. Several museums have free admission one day a week. Listen to the taped messages for admission schedules and fees.
The LA Reader, LA Weekly and OC Weekly are FREE newspapers that list entertainment events each week. Many of these events are free! In Riverside, look for the Entertainment Review. Most music stores carry one or more papers; some markets and newsstands also carry them. Check them out!
Be adventurous, use the resources listed here to discover new things to do and learn! Call to explore what’s available through the organizations and agencies listed. Your city can be a great place to have fun!
Some schools require students to do community service. Helping a non-profit organization providing services to those in need can be a great experience.
Second Tues of every month FREE.
4700 Western Heritage Way,
Los Angeles, CA 90027
Tues-Fri 10am-4pm & Sat-Sun 10am-5pm
Call for site nearest you. Activities may vary by location.
1275 Peachtree St NE,
Atlanta, GA 30309
M-F 8am-5pm
Also 323-SCIENCE
700 Exposition Park Dr,
Los Angeles, CA 90037
M-Sat 10am-5pm & Sun 11am-5pm
http://californiasciencecenter.org/
Call to find out about free and low-cost city sponsored events.
201 N Figueroa St,
Los Angeles, CA 90012
M-F 8:30am-5pm
Call for information about recreation and park activities.
Los Angeles, CA
M-F 7:30am-4:30pm
General Information about LA county beaches.
13837 Fiji Way,
Marina Del Rey, CA 90292
M-Thurs 7am-6pm
1200 Getty Center Dr,
Los Angeles, CA 90049
Tues-Fri & Sun 10am-5:30pm & Saturday 10am-9pm
Be a positive role model to some great girls who need you – become a mentor. Community outreach, teen pregnancy programs, childcare center, state preschool.
2057 W Century Blvd,
Los Angeles, CA 90047
M-F 8am-5pm
Museum, science and astronomy, exhibits. Call Friends of the Observatory for volunteer information: 213-473-0879
2800 E Observatory Rd,
Los Angeles, CA 90027
T-F 12pm-10pm & Sat-Sun 10am-10pm
http://griffithobservatory.org/
LifeWorks is the youth development and mentoring program of the LA LGBT Center. They offer one-on-one, peer, and group mentoring opportunities for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and questioning youth ages 12-24. Lifeworks’ goal is to help LGBTQ youth to realize their goals and dreams with a safe space, positive and affirming role models, and workshops & activities that are fun and educational. Check out their website to see all of the programs they offer! Youth Space: T-F 3pm-6pm.
1125 N McCadden Pl,
Los Angeles, CA 90038
M-F 9am-6pm
Park events, planning and development of parks. Also: 888-LA-PARKS (888-527-2757)
Los Angeles, CA
M-Th 8am-5pm
5905 Wilshire Blvd,
Los Angeles, CA 90036
M,Tu,Th 11am-6pm & F 11am-8pm & Sat-Sun 10am-7pm
Behind the scenes at MOCA, working with MOCA staff, focus on exhibitions, special projects. Small stipend provided for efforts.
250 S Grand Ave,
Los Angeles, CA 90012
http://www.moca.org/museum/hs_appren_programs
250 S Grand Ave,
Los Angeles, CA 90012
M, F 11am-5pm & Sat & Sun 11am-6pm & Th 11am-8pm (5pm-8pm FREE)
$6.50 admission for students over 18 and under 17 years old.
900 Exposition Blvd,
Los Angeles, CA 90007
M-Sun 9:30 am-5pm
24hr domestic violence hotline: 310-264-6644. Services to homeless youth. Street youth outreach. Offers emergency services, food, clothing, showers, medical care, referrals and transportation to shelters, and case management.
1453 16th St,
Santa Monica, CA 90404
M-F 9am-5pm & S-Sun 9am-12pm
5801 Wilshire Blvd,
Los Angeles, CA 90036
M-F 9:30am-5pm & Sat,Sun,Holidays 10am-5pm
Provide peer education and training to multicultural youth to talk directly, accurately and honestly with teenagers about HIV/AIDS prevention. Call for events in the community.
6399 Wilshire Blvd,
Los Angeles, CA 90048
Provides after-school programs as well as case management and counseling to teens age 13-17. Also provides parenting classes, tutoring, and community service.
7315 Lankershim Blvd,
Los Angeles, CA 91605
M,F 8:30am-5pm & T,Th 8:30am-6pm & Sat, Sun 7am-3:30pm (community service only)
Provides you with the location of your nearest public library.
http://www.publiclibraries.com
Provide recorded textbooks and other educational materials in audio format for the blind. Shifts available days and evenings for ages 15 or older.
20 Roszel Rd,
Princeton, NJ 08540
M-Th 8:30am-8pm & F & Sat 9:30am-3:30pm (ET)
Recreation and leisure programs, facility rentals.
Riverside, CA
M-F 8am-5pm
http://riversideca.gov/park_rec
Various teen programs, computer and recreational programs and library orientation.Volunteer opportunities.
630 W 5th St,
Los Angeles, CA 90071
M,W,F 10am-5:30pm & T,Th 10am-8pm
http://lapl.org/central/teenscape.html
Offers afterschool homework assistance, recreation, cultural arts workshops and volunteer opportunities.
2200 Virginia Ave,
Santa Monica, CA 90404
M-F 8:30pm-9:30pm & Sat 10am-2pm