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Published 1/28/26 2:09PM
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Support our Afterschool Program for Students Living on Skid Row

School on Wheels
On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Los Angeles, CA
I Want to Help

    • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime)
    Time Commitment:
    A few hours per month
    Commitment Details:
    1-2 hours once a week for a one year commitment
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    50
    Cause Areas:
    Education, Housing & Homelessness, Volunteering
    Benefits:
    Training Provided, Language / Cultural Support Available
    Good For:
    Public Groups, Age 55+, Private Corporate Groups
    Participation Requirements:
    Background Check, Attend Orientation
    Age Requirement:
    18+
    Other Requirements:
    Must be a resident of California

    Description

    Support our Afterschool Program for Students Living on Skid Row

    🌟 Bring Hope to Skid Row—Volunteer After School! 🌟

    Join School on Wheels at our Skid Row Learning Center, a welcoming and safe space where children and youth experiencing homelessness come after school to learn, grow, and feel supported. Our afterschool program provides academic help, enrichment activities, and—most importantly—consistent, caring adults who believe in our students.

    As a volunteer, you might help with homework, reading, math, art projects, or simply offer encouragement and stability at the end of a long day. You don’t need teaching experience—just patience, compassion, and a willingness to show up. We provide training, materials, and ongoing support so you’ll feel confident and prepared.

    Your time truly matters. Volunteers help students build confidence, strengthen skills, and rediscover the joy of learning—one afternoon at a time.

    ▶️ Our afterschool programs runs Monday-Friday from 2pm - 5:30pm. We ask our volunteers to have availability to join us in person during our programming hours.

    Location

    On-site

    Skid Row Learning Center

    600 East 7th Street, Ste 109, Los Angeles, California, US

    How to Volunteer for This Opportunity

    Thank you for your interest in School on Wheels! You can get a head start on the volunteer application process here.

    1. Fill out an application and provide two (non-family) character references.
    2. Watch our orientation video.
    3. Attend a live online tutor training session.
    4. Complete a Livescan background check.

    For questions, please check out our FAQ or reach out to applications@schoolonwheels.org

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