Volunteer
Thank you for your interest in getting involved with Safe Parking LA. Volunteers are absolutely critical in advancing our mission and play an important role in providing services in support of our program participants. Our volunteers make a difference!
To become a Safe Parking LA volunteer, fill out our Volunteer Application. Once you submit this form, a Safe Parking LA staff member will be in touch shortly to schedule an orientation with you or your group.
Volunteer Orientation
Safe Parking LA’s virtual volunteer orientation allows you to learn more about safe parking services, our organization, and volunteer opportunities. Everyone must complete an orientation before volunteering with Safe Parking LA. Sign up for our next volunteer orientation on October 29th.
If you have any specific questions email volunteers@safeparkingla.org.
Available Opportunities
Meal Provider Volunteer
Department: Programs
Available To: Individuals/Groups (Groups encouraged)
Time Commitment: 3-month minimum commitment. Recurring on a monthly or biweekly basis. 2-3 hours serving food on the lot on a weekday evening. Additional time may be needed for preparing or picking up food prior to lot visit”
Location: One of our lots that is close to you.
Summary: Meal Providers will provide meals (home-cooked or purchased) for program participants to enjoy. They will coordinate with Safe Parking LA staff to determine the lot they will distribute to and which days they will visit.
Lost Host Volunteer
Department: Programs
Available To: Individuals/Groups (Groups encouraged)
Time Commitment: 6-month minimum commitment. Recurring on a weekly basis, on a scheduled weeknight from 7:00 – 10:00 pm. Bi-weekly or monthly service opportunities are also possible.
Location: One of our program lots in West LA
Summary: Lot Hosts serve as the initial point of contact for participants entering a safe parking site. They will enhance the participant experience by offering a welcoming environment, which includes planning recurring community engagement events for program participants in coordination with Safe Parking LA staff. Additional responsibilities may include providing essential information to participants and maintaining the cleanliness of the lot.
Admin/Office Support Volunteer
Department: Programs
Available To: Individuals/Groups
Time Commitment: As needed by SPLA staff during the work week
Location: Safe Parking LA Office in Downtown
Summary: The Admin/Office Support Volunteer will assist at the SPLA office in Downtown during the work week as needed. Responsibilities may include: answering phone calls during staff meetings to support coverage, providing support with participant intakes and onboarding, assisting with clerical needs, organizing inventory, etc.
“I’ve lived in Los Angeles my entire life, and while I knew homelessness was a big issue, I never fully comprehended it until I volunteered with Safe Parking L.A. It’s so valuable for me to finally gain the context to better understand my community and its residents, and to actively think about volunteering within the framing of social issues.”
Tansica Fall 2021