Heart of Los Angeles

Organization Description

Heart of Los Angeles (HOLA) is a non-profit organization whose mission is to help young people overcome barriers through exceptional, free, integrated programs and personalized guidance in a trusted, nurturing environment. HOLA was founded in 1989 and today, we serve more than 3,000 youth, ages 6-24, each year, with accessible, high-quality services. Education is at the core of HOLA’s mission; our breadth of afterschool programming includes academic, enrichment, and wellness support that is intended to guide young people as they explore their interests and develop plans for their futures.

Program Information

Youth mentoring, academic preparation.

Health & Safety

Other requirements include a volunteer orientation, completing the Heart of LA volunteer application, and proof of COVID vaccination or waiver
Additional requirements and/or considerations
  • Background Check (e.g. fingerprinting/livescan, driving record)
  • Vaccinations
Address 
2701 Wilshire Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90057
United States
General Phone 
(213) 389-1148 Ext. 247
Website:
http://www.heartofla.org
Student Contact 
Name
Colleen Guzman
Job Title
Volunteer and Community Engagement Manager
Phone
(213) 389-1148 Ext. 247
Email
cguzman@heartofla.org

Current Opportunities

Title Program Start Date Location Type
Academic + Enrichment Program Volunteer Service Learning Ongoing On-site
View all opportunities here
Program(s) 
Service Learning
Organization type 
Education - Multi-level (Nonprofit)
Focus Population(s)
Adults, Children/Youth, College Students
Focus Area(s)
Education
Hours of operation 

Normal Hours of Operation HOLA is open from 10 AM to 7 PM. Programming hours start at 2:45 PM and run until 7 PM depending on the program.

Evening and/or weekend hours? evening hours after 5pm are available; weekend hours are available.

Hours available for student selection: Weekend hours are available with one time volunteer opportunities that occur 1 - 2 x a month. Evening hours are possible when volunteering with family services or HOLA's Eisner Intergenerational Music program, these hours are from 7 - 9 PM.

Maximum students 
5