Volunteer
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VOLUNTEER
Become a program volunteer and inspire girls to be strong, smart and bold!
As a classroom volunteer for Girls Inc. of Los Angeles, you will support program instructors with meaningful activities and structured lessons from our core tenets Strong, Smart and Bold, after school. Volunteers will engage and support elementary and middle school students (grades 1-8).
Girls Inc. fosters a pro-girl environment that encourages girls to be their authentic selves in a socially and emotionally safe environment. This is an excellent opportunity for volunteers to help equip girls with confidence and skill sets to navigate the world. Make a difference by empowering girls to bolster their inherent strengths as they explore learning opportunities accessible through our program and partnerships.
What is the schedule like? Classroom volunteers support instructors with weekly activities once or twice a week from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm, 2 to 3 hours a day at one of our partnering LAUSD locations in West and South Los Angeles.
What will I do as a classroom volunteer?
Help girls with activities and answer their questions.
Participate in classroom discussions and outdoor activities.
Be a positive role model
Assist the instructor with attendance and parent sign-outs.
Be an extra set of eyes in the classroom.
Let’s get started!
1. Submit your volunteer application here.
2. Schedule a Zoom volunteer orientation with Stefani Gunduz at sgunduz@girlsincla.org to learn about our classroom opportunities and volunteer onboarding process.
3. Submit documents: A Live Scan background is required for in-person programming in addition to a negative TB test, COVID Vaccination required and mandate reporter training).
4. Meet our program team and volunteer!
REQUIREMENTS
Submit a volunteer application
Participate in a Zoom volunteer meeting to learn more about Girls Inc. LA
Provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination
Complete Live Scan background check
Provide proof of a negative Tuberculosis Test
Complete online volunteer-mandate reporter training
Be able to commit 2-3 hours a day after school once or twice a week
Do you have further questions?
Send questions to Stefani Gunduz at sgunduz@girlsincla.org.
Interested in Corporate Volunteering?
Email volunteers@girlsincla.org with the subject line: Corporate Volunteers