Community Service

• A Moment of Magic at UCLA We are the UCLA chapter of the A Moment of Magic Foundation, a charity organization dedicated to promoting wellness in children through character interaction and play. Following an auditions process and costuming, our character members visit underserved children in clinical and recreational settings to model bravery, strength, and fearlessness. All are welcome to serve the Los Angeles area and beyond, as we offer many volunteering opportunities for those interested in becoming a character, hosting fun activities, or simply working behind the scenes to conduct volunteer visits and events. To learn more about applying and/or auditioning to become a character volunteer, please visit our chapter Instagram @amomentofmagicucla. To learn more about the organization, please visit the A Moment of Magic Foundation website.
• ACEing Autism We are a volunteer-driven organization dedicated to helping children with autism grow through the sport of tennis. ACEing Autism is on a mission for children with autism to grow, develop and benefit from social connections and fitness through affordable tennis programming, uniquely serving individual needs while filling a national void for this growing and worthy population.
• Afrikan Education Project Our mission is to foster awareness of Afrikan history, culture, and consciousness on the UCLA campus and within the Greater Los Angeles Community. Our aim is to raise self-esteem and encourage K-16 academic success while challenging the false and negative images of Afrikan people. Ultimately, our hope is that these efforts will promote healthy families and social transformation.
• Alpha Phi Omega - Chi Chapter Alpha Phi Omega is a national coeducational service fraternity founded on the principles of Leadership, Friendship and Service. It provides its members the opportunity to develop leadership skills as they provide service to their campus, to youth and the community, to the nation, and to the members of the Fraternity. The basis of the Fraternity’s brotherhood comes from a foundation of shared beliefs, experiences, and an understanding of our fraternal history and goals. Alpha Phi Omega National Service Fraternity has more than 25,000 male and female student members at 360 college campuses nationwide. Its mission is to prepare campus and community leaders through service. Its purpose is to develop leadership, to promote friendship and to provide service to humanity. Founded at Lafayette College in Easton, Pennsylvania in 1925, it is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization headquartered in Independence, Missouri. More than 400,000 members have joined Alpha Phi Omega since its founding.
• Alumni Scholars Club To promote service, leadership and community among all Alumni Scholars, and to bridge the gap between Alumni and students around campus and across the world. ASC's signature projects include UCLA Locks of Love, My Last Lecture, UCLA Alumni Mentor Program, and much more.
• Alzheimer's Buddies at UCLA Alzheimer's Buddies at UCLA aims to nurture the lives and experiences of those living with dementia and other neurodegenerative diseases, to build a sense of community within the chapter and the memory care facility and to raise awareness on neurodegenerative diseases and their impacts on the daily lives of individuals.
• American Red Cross at UCLA The American Red Cross is a humanitarian organization which mobilizes people to help their neighbors by giving them the skills and knowledge to prepare for and respond to emergencies in their homes, communities, and the world. The Red Cross emphasizes five lines of service, which include Disaster Response, Health and Safety, Blood Services, Services to the Armed Forces, and International Services. We strive to help people prevent, prepare for, and respond to emergencies.
• Anti Ableism Association at UCLA We combat discriminatory issues by working collaboratively with other activists to fight current ableist legislation and strive for the cause to support the disabled community through grassroots level. This is accomplished through partnerships with disability organizations, reaching out to senators, hosting educational talks and workshops, and guiding individuals with disabilities on assistive technologies. We additionally expanded our focus to accessibility on campus, working with the CAE to ensure adequate accommodations and satisfactory processes for students in need and advocating to improve access to various parts on campus.
• Art MEDified at UCLA Art MEDified at UCLA is the flagship chapter of Art MEDified, Inc., a (501)(c)(3) organization based in Southern California. By joining the family, volunteers will join a bustling community with retreats, socials, mentorship, and more! Through this tight community, volunteers advance the integration of health literacy into everyday life through artistic projects. Students lead community art events, host health literacy seminars, and earn awards, including the President’s Volunteer Service Award. Volunteers also plan a research camp and can help run it in the summer. Through these experiences, trainings during club meetings, and other team building activities, members learn about leadership and professional development. Art MEDified benefits those from a wide range of backgrounds: 1. Those looking for a fun, social environment to build connections/friendship and network | 2. Those looking to create art, learn about marketing, and/or explore graphic design | 3. Those looking to advance themselves on the pre-med/pre-health path | 4. Those looking to exercise public speaking skills and construct educational materials | 5. Those looking to learn how to budget and create shopping lists for big events | 6. Those looking to practice journalism, creative writing, and professional writing through a blog | And more! | Go Art MEDified, Choose-Your-Team, and take advantage of what most benefits you!
• Artreach at UCLA Artreach at UCLA provides marginalized and disadvantaged communities outlets for art appreciation and creation. Our club strives to use the power of art to inspire, unite, and mentally relieve underserved groups such as children with chronic illnesses, veterans, and at-risk youth. By volunteering as mentors, UCLA students can engage with the arts and a diverse range of communities within the LA county area. Together, Artreach members prepare and direct workshops that create a supportive environment in which participants can explore their creativity, learn various mediums of art, and arrive at greater understandings of themselves and society. Any artists, art enthusiasts, or students interested in this type of outreach are welcome to facilitate lessons or apply to be a class instructor. Program mediums may include—but are not limited to— drawing, painting, photography, sculpting, collaging, music, dance, creative writing, or poetry. We do not require any experience but only a positive attitude!
• Asian American Tutorial Project (AATP) Asian American Tutorial Project (AATP) was established in 1969 and has continued to serve the Chinatown community for over 50 years. AATP is organized by a joint effort between three well-known universities: UCLA, USC, and Occidental College. Collectively, we provide mentoring and tutoring services to Chinatown Service Center in downtown Los Angeles. Our purpose is to advocate for their attainment of higher education by providing them assistance in overcoming the language, cultural, and socioeconomic barriers they face.
• Asian Pacific Health Corps - APHC Established in 1980, Asian Pacific Health Corps (APHC) at the University of California, Los Angeles, is an official student community service organization devoted to serving disadvantaged Asian Pacific Islander (API) communities that have minimal access to health care and limited financial resources through free screenings, referrals, and health literacy education.
• B+ @ UCLA This club is partnered with the national B+ foundation who's goal is to promote Kids Helping Kids Fight Cancer. This is done through raising money through events on college campuses to provide financial and emotional support to families of children with cancer nationwide and fund critical, cutting-edge childhood cancer research.
• BAFA Bruin Assistance for All (BAFA) seeks to serve people experiencing homelessness in the greater Los Angeles area with a social support network. Our services include tutoring and mentoring as well as workshops and activities to build self-esteem for individuals experiencing homelessness. Our community partners include the Alexandria House, PATH, AfricActive, Kaimore, and Serve LA. We hold weekly tutoring sites for elementary school children as well as one to two cooking nights each quarter. Overall, BAFA hopes to make an impact on homelessness in LA through education and mentorship.
• Baking Better Futures An organization focused on children's wellness through service and professional guidance. Students attend baking workshops to create confections and treats for quarterly bake sales whose proceeds go toward children's charities, as well as the opportunity to learn from post-grad professionals working in children's fields, including, but not limited to: law (family and adoption), health, medicine, and education.
• Best Buddies at UCLA Best Buddies is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to establishing a global volunteer movement that creates opportunities for one-to-one friendships, integrated employment and leadership development for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
• Beyond Borders Beyond Borders is committed to championing the rights and dignity of refugees worldwide. We provide essential support through fundraising and volunteer efforts for individuals forced to flee due to conflict, persecution, or natural disasters. Our mission is to raise awareness, mobilize resources, and offer refuge and hope to the displaced, ensuring they have the opportunities they need to thrive.
• Black Men in White Coats Our mission is to increase the representation of Black men in medicine by supporting aspiring Black medical students through targeted initiatives. We focus on mentorship, building meaningful connections, and providing essential resources to help Black communities in Los Angeles and beyond navigate the challenges of pursuing a medical career. Additionally, we aim to use this platform to foster a sense of involvement and connection for Black men in the David Geffen School of Medicine (DGSOM) community.
• Body Empowerment Project As part of national Body Empowerment Project, our club aims to reduce eating disorder risk and empower adolescents/young adults to find body acceptance and self-worth by delivering a research-validated body-positive and social justice-oriented curriculum through an innovative near-peer mentorship panel.
• Brain Exercise Initiative We are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that uses simple math, writing and reading aloud exercises as an intervention to improve cognitive function in those with Alzheimer's Disease.
• Brain-health Education and Advocacy Movement Brain-health Education and Advocacy Movement is a student-run club that works with the UCLA Easton Center. Our goal is to educate students about Alzheimer's, dementia, and brain health through learning, community service, and research. Members can apply their knowledge by helping with dementia screenings, volunteering at memory cafes, conducting research, and gaining clinical experience to support the LA community.
• Bruin Animal Rescue Coalition (BARC) - formerly known as No-Kill Initiative at UCLA Bruin Animal Rescue Coalition (BARC), formerly known as No-Kill Initiative at UCLA, is composed of animal-loving members who volunteer at animal shelters and work to educate UCLA students and school children in LA about the no-kill movement. Some organizations that BARC works with are Ace of Hearts, Kitty Bungalow, and Bunnyluv Rabbit Rescue.
• Bruin Belles Service Association Established in 1946, Bruin Belles Service Association is a registered non-profit community service organization at UCLA dedicated to community service and the promotion of women's leadership. The 2024-2025 Executive Board's goals for Bruin Belles Service Association are dedication and passion among the membership, making a difference in the community, at UCLA, and in each others' lives, and exemplification of the professionalism that defines BBSA.
• Bruin Buddies in Pediatric Care Our mission is to give back to our local community by volunteering at children's hospitals and bringing entertainment and joy to pediatric patients during difficult times for them and their families. We organize events to spread awareness and share resources with families experiencing the challenges of navigating through newly diagnosed medical conditions. Club meetings will consist of planning, volunteering, and social events as well as having guest speakers to learn more about the complexities of healthcare, medicine, and medical illnesses.
• Bruin Competitive Debate at UCLA To provide a forum for UCLA students and high school students to become acquainted with the argumentative and logical reasoning skills of competitive debating in formats such as NPDA, BP and WSDC. We will also focus on providing training and coaching services for students in the wider LA community.
• Bruin Initiative Bruin Initiative was founded in 2007 to encourage UCLA students to actively work toward alleviating educational disparities through all avenues possible, particularly by preparing high school students for standardized tests and the college admissions process. Children growing up in poverty frequently have lower test scores than their higher-income counterparts, and as the years increase, the education gap continues to widen considerably. As an organization, we aim to help lessen this educational gap by providing educational resources and supplies and offering AP exam preparation and college-admissions instruction for high school students. Our volunteers come from all kinds of majors and backgrounds! Our organization is always looking for members who can provide assistance in our group-teaching programs, our curriculum design projects, and our one-on-one engagement opportunities.
• Bruin Microfinance Bruin Microfinance is UCLA’s Kiva chapter & first undergraduate microfinance institution. Here, we empower social mobility through financial services, one consulting and investment project at a time. We have two programs: a strategy consulting division and an investment fund. These programs work together to carry out quarterly projects where we partner with a small business in the Greater Los Angeles area, help them get a zero-interest microloan up to $15,000 on kiva.org, and provide strategy consulting services to help them succeed with the loan funds. Through this, we help borrowers change their lives financially while providing members with hands-on business experience. Our organization is a chapter of Kiva.org, a non-profit microfinance organization that provides microloans to people in need worldwide, especially in developing nations. These loans create opportunities for individuals to change their lives by jump-starting businesses, funding higher education, paying medical bills, and more. Once borrowers are successful, they repay their loans to the Kiva organization, where their funds are reused to create new opportunities, continuing the microloan cycle.
• Bruin Partners Bruin Partners is a one-on-one tutoring and mentoring program that serves the students at JFK High School, Phoenix Continuation High School, and Whitman Continuation High School. For middle school sites, we pair a UCLA volunteer with a middle school student with the goal that they will build a strong relationship that will continue throughout the mentee's middle school career, and influence the mentee's plans and decisions regarding higher education while also providing academic and character support. In our High School Component, we focus on college preparation with SAT and ACT tutoring and curriculum assistance, along with guidance regarding financial aid resources and college applications. Site visits entail one hour of tutoring (e.g. homework help and supplemental learning activities) in order to help the student with anything they're struggling with academically, or one hour of a planned activity. These activities include sports, arts and crafts, group discussions, games and science experiments, in order to help facilitate communication between the mentee/mentor pairs and foster a more interpersonal relationship, as well as expose our mentees to an array of enriching experiences. Visit us at: https://bruinpartners.wixsite.com/ucla
• Bruin Shelter Bruin Shelter is a volunteer-run homeless shelter for students experiencing homelessness. Our mission is to (1) provide fellow students experiencing homelessness with a safe and supportive environment, the basic necessities they deserve, the opportunity to invest in their education, and a place to call home, (2) empower shelter volunteers to become social justice leaders, philanthropists, and innovators, and (3) be an open-source model for other universities to create student-run shelters.
• Bruin Wishmakers We are a fundraising program that provides college students the opportunity to engage in philanthropy and service activities in partnership with Make-A-Wish Greater Los Angeles. Our program encourages community service, school spirit, and leadership. With the funds raised by our club the Make-A-Wish foundation grants life-changing wishes to these children.
• BruinHope BruinHope, a project of the Community Service Commission, collects monetary, food, clothes, and hygiene donations for orphans in Tijuana, Mexico. BruinHope visits the children at Siempre Para Los Niños and Niños con Fe orphanage. In addition to free play and educational presentations conducted during the trips, volunteers conduct art projects in order to promote self-confidence and individuality in the children and to give them the individual attention that they often lack. BruinHope's work also raises awareness within the UCLA community about the difficult conditions that these individuals face in Tijuana, Mexico.
• Bruins Against Fentanyl BAF at UCLA aims to decrease fentanyl overdose rates by bi-quarterly distribution of fentanyl strips and narcan throughout the Los Angeles community. We are partnered with the UCLA Emergency Department Residency program to access fentanyl testing strips and narcan. Through guest speakers and workshops from the UCLA Emergency Department Residents, club members will further explore the importance of healthcare accessibility and participate in distribution events to serve the local community.
• Bruins Fighting Pediatric Cancer Bruins Fighting Pediatric Cancer (BFPC) is dedicated to fulfilling the mission of never letting cancer cloud the joy of being a kid. With this mission, we strive to educate the UCLA community about pediatric cancer and to fundraise for pediatric cancer research non-profits such as Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation. We volunteer/participate in programs and events such as Ronald McDonald House trips, the inpatient child life zone at UCLA Mattel Children's Hospital, and L.A. Loves Alex's Lemonade Stand. BFPC members also play an integral part of planning Cranes for Cancer and Education fair--our signature awareness and fundraising events during winter and spring quarters, aimed to highlight pediatric cancer heroes by celebrating researchers and childhood cancer survivors.
• Camp Kesem Camp Kesem is a nationwide community, driven by passionate college students, that support kids through and beyond a parent's cancer. Serving children ages 6 to 18, our campers experience a warm and loving environment with other children who have similar life experiences. This community provides the foundation for confidence building, improved communication skills, enhanced life outlook and attitude. As a Kesem Camp Counselor you will not only be a leader at our summer camp, but you will also work year-round to raise funds, conduct outreach in their communities, and plan the incredible camp experience our campers will remember for life. Through this you will develop incredible leadership skills for long term social impact.
• CampMed CampMed’s mission is to provide an opportunity for high school students faced with socioeconomic barriers to learn more about healthcare careers and how to pursue a higher education. We are an educational enrichment program that encompasses a unique three-day camp experience and subsequent mentorship program. UCLA students act as camp counselors and long-term mentors for the high school students, providing support for their academic and extracurricular success. Our camp consists of hands-on medical workshops, team building and leadership activities, higher education workshops (applying to college, financial aid, A-G requirements), as well as career panel discussions with healthcare professionals and students. We want to give high school students the opportunity to explore many healthcare careers and to discover their interests in the field through various school events throughout the year as well as a weekend camp event during the spring quarter.
• Casa Heiwa and Angelina Mentorship Program Our objective lies in mentoring the youth residing in the Angelina and Casa Heiwa apartment complexes, in the Echo Park and Little Tokyo communities of Los Angeles. CHAMPs provides academic and social support for each child at their residence and within their community. At CHAMPs we acknowledge the importance of bringing unity among our children and providing a safe environment in which to learn and grow.
• Central Valley Project @ UCLA Our mission is to motivate Central Valley youth to pursue higher education, mentor youth to foster positive self-identities, and empower young student leaders in our communities. We provide a safe space for youth to come together and engage in interactive workshops, skill building activities, community service, and peer-to-peer mentoring with UCLA students. CVP offers workshops for high school students on selected weekends at our site located in Porterville, CA. The Central Valley Project also provides a space for Central Valley Bruins to build a community on campus and serve their communities through service and advocacy.
• China Care Bruins Through mentorship, community outreach, and fundraising, China Care Bruins aims to foster lasting relationships among Chinese-American and other transracial/transcultural international and domestic adopted mentees and their families with UCLA student mentors, among our student volunteers, and between our members and the community!
• Chinese Union With a mission to uphold the spirit of mutual support among overseas Chinese, CU is dedicated to creating a sense of security for international students as they transition to unfamiliar cities. From organizing airport pickups during summer to facilitating mobile phone setup and bank account registration, CU provides comprehensive support to ensure a smooth start for new students. Through freshman group chats, Q&A sessions at meetups in China, and our readiness to handle emergencies, we stand by our members every step of the way. Guided by the principles of "service as its core, charity as its purpose, and activities as its foundation," CU continues to expand its influence, advocate for international students, and work together to support those in need.
• Circle K at UCLA Circle K International (CKI) is the world's largest collegiate service organization. We offer on and off campus service projects, leadership opportunities, professional development, scholarships, subsidized travel to conferences and conventions around the state and country, and a lifetime of friendships and memories!
• CityLab at UCLA CityLab is a biotechnology & outreach initiative started in 1998 to increase biological science awareness and improve general science curriculum of disadvantaged LAUSD high school students. CityLab at UCLA is primarily run by UCLA undergraduate students. Our goal is to introduce high school students in the Los Angeles area to the rapidly developing world of biotechnology though hands on laboratory experience. We expose high school students to inquiry-based learning, the scientific process, and critical thinking. We aim to foster an appreciation of and interest in scientific research, while educating students about different career options in science. UCLA students participate in the program as graduate or undergraduate assistants teaching host high school students in a laboratory setting.
• Classroom Care Classroom Care is a non-profit organization and current club at Chatsworth Charter High School (CCHS) that utilizes communities of motivated students to work together in order to create seasonal gift bags for children at schools in low-income communities while making fun, kid-friendly Youtube videos that include craft tutorials, book readings, and entertaining games for the children to watch in class. I started Classroom Care during the summer of 2022 in order to spread joy to children in low-income communities. After completing my sophomore year of high school, I reflected on my past and remembered the many fond memories of my childhood that I currently hold onto. Because these memories have comforted me on my path towards adulthood, I believe that all children are deserving of creating special memories they can carry with them as they grow older, regardless of their family’s financial position. I reached out to my fellow students at CCHS to form a student-led board to help me run the Classroom Care club and by using Classroom Care’s Instagram account, I was able to generate interest in the club and find members who shared a common interest in helping younger generations. As Classroom Care grew, I raised funds from friends and family through Snap Raise and held fundraisers at local restaurants who gave the organization a percentage of the profits. I also created classroomcare.org, which allows more people to donate to the organization online. Due to the additional funding of over $4,000 raised, Classroom Care was able to expand its services into more classrooms, allowing more students to be included. Club members would also visit the students in person, first thing in the morning, before our high school opened at 10:00 am on Tuesdays. We would read books to the kids and bring craft projects to do with them. After Classroom Care’s first year, the club board decided to create a Youtube Channel in order to reach students that we were unable to visit in person, specifically because CCHS eliminated late-start Tuesdays which made it more difficult to do personal class visits. Each monthly video is dedicated to a holiday or season. Members in the videos are dressed according to that month’s theme, and they are filmed packing the students’ gifts, reading children’s books, making a no-bake treat, partaking in challenges, and walking the kids through a craft tutorial for a craft that each student receives beforehand in their gift package. The videos are designed to be played by the students’ teacher, who distributes our gift packages to them. To further expand Classroom Care, I wrote a children’s book, Peach Pit, that was inspired by the students I have met while visiting their classrooms. The kids get very excited when I read them stories, so I decided to write a book that they could enjoy and learn from. The book was released on Amazon in December of 2023 and 100% of the profits go towards Classroom Care. At UCLA, I would like to continue my passion for volunteer work for children and expand the organization's reach by generating a larger volume of club members who are also dedicated to making an impact in the lives of so many young students. I want to continue utilizing my creativity by filming and editing Youtube videos, creating media, and planning club events while also regularly visiting classrooms in person. With the combined efforts of UCLA students, Classroom Care can increase its influence and make use of the ideas of students from all different backgrounds.
• Clinical Dental Outreach Clinical Dental Outreach (CDO) is a student-run organization at UCLA. We are dedicated to providing accessible dental care to underserved communities in the Greater Los Angeles area. Through our program, CDO members are trained and qualified to assist in dental procedures. We provide professional development for our members through educational opportunities, community service, and clinical exposure to the field of dentistry. Importantly, members are inducted into an extensive network of members, dental students, and faculty advisors.
• Collar Scholars at UCLA Collar Scholars at UCLA collaborates with UCLA campus entities to advocate for and promote an inclusive campus community for people with disabilities, service dog teams, and students training service dogs. We fundraise, puppy raise, puppy sit, and volunteer for Canine Companions, Guide Dogs for the Blind, and other Assistance Dog International (ADI) Accredited Organizations that are established as non-profit service dog training organizations that provide service dogs (Canine Companions) and/or Guide Dogs (Guide Dogs for the Blind) free of charge to people with disabilities.
• Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) at UCLA CERT at UCLA is an organization that spreads awareness of disaster preparation, response, and recovery in conjunction with the Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) CERT program by training students to be CERT responders. As a community service club, we aim to educate volunteers about basic disaster response, including but not limited to: earthquake response, fire safety, light search, and disaster-related triage operations. CERT at UCLA collaborates with the American Red Cross at UCLA to facilitate interactive CERT activities.
• Community Medicine in Los Angeles (Formerly Community Medicine in Koreatown) Community Medicine in Los Angeles (CMLA) at UCLA strives to facilitate health care and healthcare access to the people of Los Angeles. We seek to serve the low-income populations by providing individual-oriented healthcare services that are culturally, financially, and linguistically appropriate for each patient through health fairs and screenings. Furthermore, the organization aims to educate its participants in healthcare issues and skills to help them mature into becoming future leaders of healthcare.
• Community Outreach Program Community Outreach Program is dedicated to serving underserved communities in the LA area through compassion and care. Follow our Instagram to learn more!
• Compas Compas is dedicated to tackling the education, language, and health disparities that exist within the farmworker community. Each of our six committees have distinct goals and responsibilities that work towards the same mission inside and outside of UCLA by providing direct services, raising awareness of the existing inequities, and outreaching to create allies for the farmworker community. Our members will gain first-hand experience giving health-fair services, leading ESL classes, informational presentations and workshops for children of farmworkers, and will become part of a great community that shares their same passions!
• Crafting for Cancer We are an organization that reaches out to cancer patients while acquiring and maintaining the unique skill of crocheting. Members learn how to crochet beanies which are donated to Jessie Rees Foundation’s Brave Beanie program. This foundation puts these beanies into Jessie’s Joy Jars which are given to kids fighting cancer.
• Crafts for Care Crafts for Care is a new initiative aiming to provide arts and crafts to hospital patients. Research has shown that creative activities can significantly reduce stress and improve the overall experience of children in hospital settings. By offering a flexible and fun environment, we can help patients express themselves, build new skills, and create connections with their peers and volunteers. Crafts for Care works to coordinate and plan both individual craft boxes, and crafts drop in sessions.
• Cru Cru (formerly Campus Crusade for Christ) is a worldwide, interdenominational Christian organization. It was founded in 1951 right here at UCLA. Campus Crusade for Christ is active on over 2000 campuses around the globe in 191 countries. It now has 25,000 full time staff and about 550,000 trained volunteers worldwide serving on campuses and in community based ministries. Our goal is to be able to give each of the 110 million college students worldwide the opportunity to hear the Gospel! Here at UCLA, our vision is to experience, live, and speak the Gospel both here and around the world. We desire to continually deepen our love for God and grow in our faith through direction from His Word. We pray that God would transform us to be more like Him and send us out to be laborers for Him.
• Dialogue Society Guided by the belief that there is always a better version of oneself, Dialogue Society aims to enrich the lives of communities. Our purpose is to educate ourselves and the community through meaningful dialogues on healthy, purposeful and mindful living—free from promoting political affiliations or religious beliefs—to discover what inspires us towards personal development. We move forward by the motto of “Dialogue. Discover. Develop.”
• El Centro Legal Clinics El Centro Legal is UCLA School of Law’s student-coordinated network of volunteer legal aid clinics. Through each of El Centro's clinics, students provide legal services under attorney supervision on a volunteer basis to a variety of communities in the greater Los Angeles area. Clinics focus on issues related to education, homelessness, immigration, juvenile justice, landlord/tenant, domestic violence and workers’ rights. Each Clinic has its own volunteers, leadership, practice area, and client base.
• Emergency Medical Services Made Easy @ UCLA (EMSME @ UCLA) Emergency Medical Services Made Easy @ UCLA (EMSME @ UCLA): EMSME @ UCLA is an all-inclusive, educational club that is centered around inspiring interest in EMS careers to undergraduate and high school students. To achieve this mission, we will follow a structured convention: 1) Hold information sessions for signing up for EMT and Paramedic programs in local areas while also exploring job opportunities with current EMS Companies. 2) Provide basic EMS sessions that overview the Scope of Practice (covering common conditions such as strokes, AMIs, pregnancy/delivery, asthma, anaphylaxis, cardiogenic shock, basic first-aid, CPR, trauma situations, drug overdoses, psych situations, etc.). 3) Provide information sessions helping with college applications for pre-med and pre-health pathways (for high-school and undergraduate students). Provide information sessions for undergraduate pre-med students (MCAT Prep, Lab and Publications, Volunteering, Shadowing, CV/Resume Workshop, Med School Apps). 4) Provide information sessions with guest speakers (ER Physicians and Paramedics) from EMS companies and hospitals in Los Angeles. While providing monthly in-person sessions, we will also provide Zoom access 5) We will also implement feedback through weekly Google forms to gauge interest and improve the program accordingly.
• Food Recovery Network @ UCLA The Food Recovery Network at UCLA aims to fight food waste and hunger by recovering perishable food that would otherwise go to waste from the dining halls, restaurants, and other local establishments and distributing it to homeless shelters and other Los Angeles communities in need.
• Fulbright Network at UCLA Being a Fulbrighter means being part of an international educational exchange program that aims to foster mutual understanding between countries, cultures, and people. The Fulbright Network at UCLA strives to be a community that offers friendship, support, and positive experiences for individuals far from their home countries. We welcome any individual on campus--whether you are far from home, or whether you seek to mingle with people with backgrounds different than your own--to join our communal activities and share your intellectual and cultural journey with us. First and foremost, we recognize the importance of human connections in academic success. The Fulbright Network therefore seeks to create opportunities where long-lasting friendships can blossom. We hope it will be a site for intellectual exchange, where individuals can get a deeper appreciation of diverse perspectives. We also strive to support Fulbrighters with the often overwhelming logistics involved with moving to a new country. As a community, we can navigate the bumpy yet transformative journey we embarked on together. The Fulbright Network hopes to be a resource and make a positive impact on Fulbrighters’ new and exciting chapter in the United States.
• Global Medical Training at UCLA The purpose of GMT is to offer pre-health students an educationally enriching opportunity of gaining first-hand medical and dental experience, while providing free humanitarian health care services in developing communities of Central America and the Dominican Republic. We aim to promulgate the name of GMT on campus and unite all students interested in dedicating their time and effort in preparing for one of our international service trips. Additionally, students gain first hand experience with developing clinical skills and direct patient contact whilst working alongside physicians and translators.
• Habitat for Humanity Habitat for Humanity is an international nonprofit organization founded to help alleviate housing insecurity by building affordable homes and strong, safe, and stable communities. Our UCLA chapter works with Habitat for Humanity Greater Los Angeles and Homes4Families to help create these communities around the LA area, targeting the homeless veteran demographic. We help homeless/housing insecure veterans by organizing biweekly build days that consist of traveling to a ‘build site’ where UCLA student volunteers will assist in tasks essential to forming the neighborhood. These various tasks include installing windows, digging pipeline trenches, and even mixing and pouring concrete. We also help at Habitat Re:Stores where we help sort donations of furniture and supplies from individuals and companies to sell to the public at a fraction of the retail price. Thus, diverting reusable household items from landfills, and further funding Habitat construction projects.
• Happy Feet Clinic How to help L.A.’s homeless? One foot at a time. Without homes or any mode of transportation, hundreds of homeless people walk an average of 13 miles a day. Some walk for days, weeks, or months without having access to basic necessities such as clean water or properly fitted shoes. Many even refuse to air out their feet, conducive of many foot problems, afraid that their shoes might get stolen. As we, Happy Feet Clinic, provide those basic necessities and more, we are blessed with a powerfully humbling experience. At shelters around Los Angeles, including the Union Rescue Mission in downtown L.A., the Ocean Park Community Center in Santa Monica, the New Image Emergency Shelter in South LA, and PATH in Westwood, we treat hundreds of homeless people to a soothing foot wash in a tub of warm, soapy water. Next, we work side by side with podiatrists as they administer foot exams for the homeless community. Throughout the process, we interact with a variety of people in need of help and most importantly become aware of the large prominence of under-served communities and their critical need for assistance. For many students, it is hard to grasp how prominent this population is in a thriving country as America. At first, students squirm at the thought of washing feet (especially those that may need much more care than our own). As soon as the event comes to an end however, many are instilled with the feeling to return again and again. The power to help someone who has lost family, work, and shelter and put a smile on their face is an amazing feeling. This is what makes our organization unique. Any student with an interest in reaching out to under-served communities is invited to join.
• Hill Cats at UCLA We are a group of students that look after and feed the cats that live on the Hill - Tux, Callie, & Pumpkin.
• Hospice Angels Lending Outreach (HALO Hospice) Hospice Angels Lending Outreach (HALO Hospice) aims to provide compassionate care and support to individuals, and their families, facing end-of-life journeys. We are dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for those with life-limiting illnesses by offering a community of volunteers who are committed to serving with empathy, respect, and dignity.
• Hunger Project The UCLA Hunger Project is a community service organization dedicated to addressing houselessness, housing and food insecurity, and WaSH (water, sanitation, and hygiene) access issues. We host regular volunteer sites throughout the quarter to aid these underserved populations and to provide our members with hands-on volunteer experience. We partner with multiple service organizations in the Greater Los Angeles Area to host our volunteer sites, which include cooking a meal for shelter residents at PATH, recovering leftover food from campus dining halls with Bruin Dine, distributing food & clothes and facilitating social activities at St. James Soup Kitchen, and serving meals to individuals living in their vehicles at Safe Parking LA. In addition to our regular volunteer sites, our growing Advocacy Committee plans quarterly projects/events to raise awareness about systemic houselessness issues and provide support, which involves supply drives, newsletters, collaborations with other UCLA organizations, and outreach to local advocates and politicians. Hunger Project is a diverse and intensive organization with goals to decrease the stigmas that surround houseless, housing insecure, and food insecure individuals.
• Improving Dreams, Equity, Access and Success (IDEAS) Improving Dreams, Equity, Access and Success (IDEAS) is a student organization and support network for undocumented and AB 540 undocumented students, as well as their supporters at UCLA and diverse communities. We form a camaraderie of people working together, networking, sharing our day to day experiences, struggles, and success, to fulfill our personal and educational goals as undocumented individuals. We achieve our goals in three ways: 1.Disseminating information regarding pending legislation that affects undocumented students at state and federal levels through a community service project, the AB 540 Project. 2.Recruiting incoming undocumented students and retaining the enrollment of existing members by alleviating financial burden through fundraising efforts. 3.Advocating for the rights of undocumented students at the university, state, and federal levels.
• Incarcerated Youth Tutorial Project (IYTP) iYTP was formed in 1988 as part of the MSA (Muslim Student Association) to provide incarcerated juveniles with the opportunity to become productive members of society by accommodating these youth who have most fallen victim to depraved circumstances via mentoring, tutoring, and counseling services. iYTP focuses on encouraging incarcerated juveniles to pursue a secondary education through a curriculum based GED tutoring, and on decreasing recidivism rates by counseling and mentoring students in developing and reevaluating their life trajectories. We take privileged students, like you, from UCLA (and abroad) to Camp Gonzales in Malibu to tutor, mentor, and counsel these underprivileged students. We also work with Felicitas and Gonzalo Mendez High School in Boyle Heights to tutor and mentor at-risk students. The goal of this tutoring is to help these students receive their high school diploma opening the doors to more educational opportunities.
• InterAxon InterAxon's mission is to create and foster interest, excitement, and curiosity about the brain. We work to encourage students to pursue higher education and possibly a career in science or medicine. Our hope is to provide underserved students who might otherwise not have had knowledge about the field of neuroscience a chance to learn about the brain and related fields.
• International Medical Student Alliance (IMSA) International Medical Student Alliance (IMSA) is dedicated to supporting international medical students and premedical students navigating the complex processes of medical school admissions and residency applications. Our mission is to provide tailored guidance, resources, and mentorship to help international students succeed in their medical careers. IMSA offers workshops, personalized advising, and peer-to-peer support focused on the unique challenges faced by students with visa sponsorships, such as understanding U.S. residency requirements, preparing competitive applications, and accessing financial and legal resources. Our alliance fosters a collaborative environment where students can connect, share experiences, and empower one another to thrive in their journey toward becoming healthcare professionals.
• Kappa Kappa Psi - Psi Chapter Mission Statement: Kappa Kappa Psi is a fraternal organization that promotes the advancement of college and university bands through dedicated service and support to bands; comprehensive education; leadership opportunities; and recognition; for the benefit of its members and society. Vision: With a dedicated spirit of unity and cooperation, we are unequivocally committed to become the world standard of excellence for band fraternal organizations.
• Kids Korner at UCLA Kids Korner is a community service organization committed to enhancing educational opportunities for underserved youth in Los Angeles. We foster a passion for learning and academic curiosity among our students through tutoring and mentorship. During our general meetings, members collaborate together to create a personalized curriculum for every student through forms of worksheets, writing exercises, and interactive presentations. These materials are then taken to our weekly sites, where we also promote social skills and creativity through activities like arts and crafts, science experiments, recreational games, and discussions. Kids Korner also hosts quarterly educational field trips that are free of cost to our service recipients to provide broader learning opportunities and foster stronger relationships between the volunteers and children. By working with the same group of students over time, Kids Korner provides a unique and valuable experience for members, allowing them to witness the growth of the children they tutor and mentor. This not only deepens UCLA students' understanding of the impact of education on youth but also helps them form meaningful connections with the families in the communities we serve.
• LA STOP THE TRAFFIK LA Stop the Traffik aims to dispel myths about the nature of human trafficking. By collaborating with other student organizations at UCLA and across the country, we hope to address the intersectionality and sociocultural components that affect trafficking in our neighborhoods, and across the globe. LAST focuses on educating and fostering initiative on campus to emphasize individual action to address trafficking and unhealthy dynamics in our personal relationships. Working alongside other non-profit organizations in the Los Angeles area, we hope to support other grassroots efforts to support survivors, those that help them, and those who work to fix the aspects of our culture that make one person more likely to be trafficked than another.
• Latino Student Health Project (LSHP) LSHP was established in 1978 in response to high rates of chronic disease in underrepresented communities with limited access to healthcare. Our mission is to increase access to healthcare services in medically underserved communities by organizing free Health Fairs and disseminating bilingual information and resources. We also hope to provide an enriching learning environment to our volunteers. Our sites are around LA, as well as in Tecate, Mexico.
• Learning Mission Armenia at UCLA Learning Mission is a 501c3 organization specializing in providing a free IT and English education to groups affected by the 2020 Artsakh War, particularly veterans. Since November 2020, Learning Mission has helped over two dozen students find employment in the IT sector in Armenia. Learning Mission Armenia at UCLA will engage student volunteers to help in this project. This will come in the form of community fundraising as well as directly assisting with educational programs.
• Leukemia and Lymphoma Society Club at UCLA The LLS Club at UCLA intends to provide support and care for cancer patients in conjunction with the greater Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS). LLS is a nonprofit organization at the forefront of the fight to cure blood cancers with millions invested in groundbreaking research and pioneering many of today’s most innovative approaches. The LLS Club at UCLA will fundraise for the Leukemia Lymphoma Society through campus events, social gatherings, and external fundraisers in attempts to raise awareness for and fund LLS's blood cancer mission. The LLS Club at UCLA hopes to educate students on how to best support patients and their families, what policies need advocating for, and how to be a philanthropic leader, as well as provide some understanding of the biological, psychological, and social implications of blood cancers. The organization aims to provide guidance for students by coordinating networking opportunities with professionals, senior members, and alumni, motivational opportunities to hear inspirational stories from cancer survivors and oncologists, and volunteer opportunities to experience the good of the mission firsthand. The higher purpose of the organization is to unite individuals to stand up against leukemia and lymphoma in a safe and supportive community. This is accomplished through patient advocacy, research, education, and fundraising.
• Live Action UCLA Live Action is a pro-education, non-sectarian, non-partisan student group dedicated to promoting the fundamental right to life for all human beings.
• Los Angeles Student Educational Outreach The mission of LASEO, Los Angeles Student Educational Outreach, is to work towards equal access to higher education for the inner-city youth of Korea-town by providing tutoring and mentoring services and to provide opportunities for students of UCLA to come together and serve the needs of the Korea-town community.
• Maternal and Pediatric Community Outreach Nursing Organization at UCLA The Maternal and Pediatric Community Outreach Nursing Organization at UCLA “MAP” is a community of UCLA nursing students eager to improve the health and well being of the mothers and children among at-risk and underserved groups across Los Angeles. Our goals lie in direct engagement with the community through various initiatives such as volunteering, organizing donation drives, and partnering with local organizations aligned with our mission statement. Through awareness, advocacy, and outreach, we aim to make a positive and meaningful impact on the mothers and children of Los Angeles, with a particular focus on underserved communities. Our mission is to develop a community of future nurses passionate about advancing the quality of life for vulnerable mothers and children. By addressing both maternal and pediatric populations as one, we focus on the compassionate care of families as a whole. This holistic approach to community engagement vicariously empowers UCLA nursing students to embrace patient-centered nursing practice that considers the needs of the entire family and addresses the unique challenges faced by these groups. While there are a few nursing clubs at UCLA that target interests in either pediatric or women’s health nursing independently, the Maternal and Pediatric Community Outreach Nursing Organization distinguishes itself by embracing an action-oriented, community-based approach that recognizes the deep interconnectedness of mothers, children, and families within health and wellness. Our commitment extends beyond UCLA’s campus as we directly engage with the surrounding Los Angeles metropolitan area, with a focus on vulnerable populations. We strive for our members to be agents of engagement and change among at-risk or underserved groups, and to engage in the advocacy and community involvement they will carry into their future nursing care.
• MedDebt Health Initiative MedDebt Health Initiative aims to improve health equity and financial well-being in the community; raise awareness about medical debt issues affecting underserved populations in Los Angeles County; encourage student involvement in community service to reduce medical debt; partner with local organizations, such as homeless shelters and food pantries, to host monthly workshops; educate individuals on financial assistance and charity care applications at hospitals; assist eligible individuals in completing applications and provide follow-up support to ensure successful outcomes.
• Medleys A Cappella Medleys is a community service-based, all-gender a cappella group at UCLA. Comprised of students with many different personalities, backgrounds, and areas of study, we are united by a passion and respect for music as well as a genuine heart for serving the community. We believe that the power of music is enough to change lives, and we strive to do so with every performance. Whether we’re performing at St. John’s Hospital of Santa Monica, the Downtown Women's Center, or on campus, our motto remains constant: love for people, love for music.
• MEDLIFE at UCLA Want a hands-on medical and community service experience? Want to bring health care to the people who need it most? Want a once in a lifetime experience? Travel to Tanzania, India, Ecuador, Panama, or Peru with fellow UCLA students, medical students, and health professionals while learning about medicine, public health, dentistry, pharmacy, and health education! We also partake in community service projects here in Los Angeles. Students can get hands on medical and volunteer experience both abroad and locally, and ALL majors interested in international health initiatives are welcome!
• Mentorship Program at UCLA Mentorship Program at UCLA is a unique year-long, one-on-one mentoring program that pairs UCLA students with youth aged 5-18. The majority of our youth live in government-subsidized apartment complexes in the North Hollywood area. Mentorship aims to support the personal development of both the mentors and mentees through the pairs' relationship. Mentors roles are to help support and empower their mentee to further discover and pursue their passions, gain a greater understanding of the world around them, and pursue higher education.
• MindSET (Science Educated Thinkers) MindSET (Science Educated Thinkers) is dedicated to introducing middle school students, particularly from underserved communities to the fields of neuroscience and psychology through engaging, hands-on learning experiences. Our mission is to spark curiosity, foster a love for science, and empower students of marginalized communities to envision futures in STEM, medicine, and research. By providing early exposure and relatable mentorship, we aim to inspire the next generation of diverse leaders in underrepresented fields, breaking barriers and building pathways to success.
• Mobile Clinic Project at UCLA To provide health care and social services to the homeless and medically underserved populations in West Hollywood and Santa Monica. To educate volunteers (undergraduate, medical, public health, and law students) about health care and social issues facing the homeless population through service learning.
• Mobile Eye Clinic @ UCLA - Student Leadership Club The Mobile Eye Clinic (UMEC) undergraduate club consists of students who volunteer with UCLA Jules Stein's Mobile Eye Clinic. UMEC and its staff of ophthalmologists, ophthalmology residents, technicians, and volunteers make visits to hundreds of Southern California community locations annually to deliver free vision care to underserved communities. Ophthalmologists perform free basic eye examinations to determine the need for prescriptive lenses and to rule out the need for further treatment of any eye condition or disease. The Student Leadership Club is an undergraduate-led division of UCLA Mobile Eye Clinic, providing dedicated and passionate individuals the opportunities to lead specialized committees, address issues, develop projects, and expand UCLA Mobile Eye Clinic's mission of providing free vision care to underserved communities around Los Angeles. Furthermore, the Student Leadership Club also aims to shape members into future leaders in healthcare or non-profit organizations.
• Pathways for H.E.A.L.T.H. Pathways for H.E.A.L.T.H. aims to address the current health disparities faced by communities in the greater Los Angeles area. These health disparities arise from an array of social determinants, which Pathways for H.E.A.L.T.H. will address through a holistic approach.
• Persian association for reach and support (PARS) Persian Association for Reach and Support (PARS) The Persian Association for Reach and Support (PARS) is a dynamic organization dedicated to empowering the Persian community through connection, collaboration, and education. PARS serves as a platform for individuals to network, share resources, and foster meaningful relationships that contribute to personal and collective success. Our mission is to bring people together to celebrate Persian culture while providing opportunities for professional growth, academic development, and community engagement. Through workshops, networking events, mentorship programs, and educational initiatives, PARS creates a supportive environment where members can thrive and achieve their goals. At PARS, we believe in the power of community and the importance of extending a hand to uplift one another. By bridging tradition with modernity, we inspire innovation, foster resilience, and build a network of individuals committed to making a positive impact. Together, we are stronger, more connected, and ready to reach new heights.
• Pilipino Recruitment and Enrichment Program Pilipino Recruitment and Enrichment Program is a community service organization with a mission to equip our executive board and general members with a greater understanding of the importance of higher education, while fostering exploration of cultural identity. We seek to learn the needs of not only our own community but also on the needs of others. The culmination of these efforts are in hope that those involved with the organization will grow to be leaders and share their knowledge with those around them to empower and educate. We carry out these values through our main entities: Service with Intent to Empower (SITE) visits, Day in A Life (DIAL), Kababayan Pilipinx Weekend for Admits (KaPWA), and our Internship. Our vision for this upcoming year includes emphasizing growing our impact as a community service organization as well as our influence as a first-year pipeline into the wider Pilipinx community at UCLA. We aim to provide a space in which these new students are easily able to explore the resources available and foster friendships among themselves and other UCLA students.
• Pilipinos for Community Health MISSION: Established in 1989, Pilipinos for Community Health (PCH) at UCLA seeks to empower underserved and under-resourced communities in the Greater Los Angeles area and the Philippines by providing free culturally relevant health education and services. Furthermore, PCH seeks to offer resources and foster a collaborative environment to cultivate culturally conscious individuals who will advocate for underserved communities. VISION: Through its two main branches of (1) Community Outreach and (2) Student Resource & Internal Affairs, PCH seeks to improve overall community health and awareness and cultivate a supportive culture of socially-informed students and aspiring healthcare professionals.
• Pre-Dental Society The Pre-Dental Society will work towards preparing students interested in the dentistry profession by providing a variety of dental outlets such as guest speakers, community service opportunities, and other program activities. Along with this, the society will allow students to connect with others in their same field of study at social events and help gain a larger network.
• Project Health The aim of Project Health is to give high school students essential and comprehensive health information regarding mental health, drugs, alcohol, sexual decision making, abusive relationships, communication, STIs, and nutrition. With this information and the support of Project Health educators, high schoolers will be encouraged to take responsibility for their health.
• Project Literacy at UCLA Project Literacy is a non-profit community service organization dedicated to improving literacy rates in the Los Angeles region through one-on-one tutoring for both youths and adults. The four communities ProLit serves: Watts, Mar Vista, Vernon, and Baldwin Hills. Additionally, we work as classroom assistants in English classrooms at Venice Skills Center. ProLit’s mission is not only to enrich the education of children and adults through reading comprehension and writing, but also to provide mentorship, establishing meaningful ties with the families in our surrounding communities. Lastly, ProLit aims to provide UCLA students with a deeper awareness and understanding of the societal structures that impact education in the communities that we serve.
• Project Lux Project Lux is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to bridging the gap between healthcare and houselessness. One of the ways we accomplish this is through directly assisting individuals experiencing houselessness access health insurance. By becoming Certified Enrollment Counselors (CECs) through Covered California, members enroll unhoused clients into programs such as Medi-Cal at a variety of different shelters/organizations on a weekly basis. Our current sites include the Skid Row Community Refresh Spot and the Westwood Public Library. We also assemble care packages with food/water and other basic necessities, distributing them directly to the unhoused community. At our enrollment fairs, we provide additional resources including referrals to nearby clinics in which members can point clients towards the care that they need. Moreover, we provide bus passes to make traveling to clinics and other resources more accessible. Lastly, we focus on advocacy, curating useful resources, and calling for change at a higher level. We hope that this multifaceted approach to aiding the unhoused community will help us create a ripple of change.
• Project Medusa Project Medusa is dedicated toward supporting victims of domestic violence by promoting healing through artistic workshops and creating safe spaces. We plan to partner with organizations and schools to raise awareness about signs of abuse and domestic violence to nurture communities. Our mission is to empower survivors through creative expression and promote emotional well-being.
• Rotaract Club @ UCLA "Service Above Self " - We aim to provide an opportunity for college students to enhance their knowledge and skills that will assist them in personal and professional development, address the physical and social needs of their communities, and promote better relations between all people worldwide through a framework of friendship and service. We want to create a community where students feel proud of the work they put in for the club as they become part of a cohesive and nurturing family that seeks to help the Westwood community and surrounding areas with one of the longest-standing international community service organizations: Rotary.
• School on Wheels at UCLA School on Wheels at UCLA works to enhance educational opportunities for children who are experiencing homelessness from kindergarten through twelfth grade. Our goal is to shrink the gaps in their learning and provide them with the highest level of education possible. Our program serves as a consistent support system for our students during a time of great stress and fear. As an organization, we hope to encourage student involvement and to promote service activities within said community.
• SCOPE: Fitness and Nutrition at UCLA SCOPE (Students for Community Outreach, Promotion, and Education): Fitness and Nutrition at UCLA is committed to delivering health education and promoting wellness in elementary aged children throughout the West Los Angeles and Santa Monica Area. As a team of motivated and collaborative undergraduates, we run weekly educational programming at elementary schools and after school programs throughout the winter and spring quarters. We also offer several committees in our club, such as a curriculum development committee and a music committee, which both serve to foster creativity and enhance our impact on our students. At the end of the year, we host a large field event at UCLA called Olympic Day, where we organize several outdoor activities for the children from our classrooms.
• SOLACE: Student Organization for Los Angeles Community Empowerment Our club, SOLACE, is a student-run organization dedicated to addressing systemic issues affecting vulnerable populations in Los Angeles. Our mission is to bridge the gap between communities and access to critical services, including healthcare, social support, and resources. We achieve this through multifaceted initiatives, including food recovery and distribution, hygiene and resource provision, career development support for women and single mothers, bilingual social services for immigrants, and healthcare advocacy and education. By advocating for social justice, fostering community engagement, and providing essential resources and support, SOLACE strives to create a more equitable and inclusive society where all individuals have the opportunity to thrive.
• Steatohepatitis Project @ UCLA Steatohepatitis Project @ UCLA is a student-run organization proposing community liver screenings to catch fatty liver before inflammation and scarring of the liver becomes irreversible, and, most importantly, to provide this screening to vulnerable populations throughout LA where individuals experience higher social risks. We will begin with screening for risk factors, and advocate for the expansion of portable FibroScans to detect fatty liver in the community. Our organization will educate on the dangers of this "silent epidemic" and generate funding and physician support to help catch early steatosis.
• Students for Community Service Students for Community Service is a committee that advocates for the Community Service Projects of the Community Programs Office.
• Students for Sage Hill Students for Sage Hill is a service organization where we support the preservation and restoration of Sage Hill (located at UCLA) a place where biodiversity flourishes. Students will learn about its diverse plant and animal life under the guidance of passionate educators. They're not just observers; they're active participants in preserving this natural sanctuary. Through hands-on conservation activities, they learn the importance of responsible leadership, ensuring Sage Hill remains a vibrant, educational natural haven for generations to come.
• Students United for America's Toothfairy at UCLA SUAT at UCLA promotes and engages in activities that further the National Children’s Oral Health Foundation’s (NCOHF) mission of preventing pediatric oral disease, and promoting overall health and well being for millions of children from vulnerable populations. SUAT members volunteer at local elementary and middle schools to teach interactive lessons on oral hygiene, while gaining a tight-knit community to aid in their pre-dental journey.
• TeamX Health (formerly iCareX: Think Innovation) TeamX Health is founded with the belief in challenging the status quo to solve healthcare disparity by cultivating thinkers, building leaders, and thinking innovatively. Our mission is to serve as the “X factor” in healthcare for the underserved populations at Mid-Valley Comprehensive Health Center, Olive View-UCLA Medical Center, and other clinics in the greater Los Angeles area. We have many innovative healthcare projects currently underway and many more on the frontline. Our goal is to enhance the value and improve the efficiency of care by allowing healthcare providers to operate at their highest capabilities and by enhancing the quality of care given to patients. Through TeamX Health, we strive to provide a competitive hands-on learning opportunity for volunteers like yourself who are interested in the healthcare field and to make your experience a valuable asset towards your career goals. Here at TeamX Health, we seek members who care deeply in improving the lives of others, while upholding the common values of integrity, kindness, and compassion. We have developed a unique training curriculum to cultivate thinkers and leverage each of our members’ talents to collectively raise our skills in teamwork, leadership, communication, global awareness, and cultural competency.
• The Diya Project The Diya Project is a humanitarian organization that helps fund the education of underprivileged students in Tunisia. We host fundraisers to raise money, which is then used to purchase backpacks and fill them up with all the school supplies each student needs for the entire school year. This includes all of their textbooks, notebooks, a whiteboard/chalkboard, a ruler, a drawing pad, markers, paints, a pencil pouch filled with pens, pencils, erasers, a correction pen, and so much more! Over the past few years, we have funded the education of over 350 students in Tunisia, grades K-12. We distribute them directly to the students’ homes, which are located in very rural locations. Many students aren’t able to attend school due to the financial burden that comes with it, so we work to relieve them of this stress and make sure they get the education they deserve.
• The Giving Hearts Collective at UCLA The Giving Hearts Collective is dedicated to positively impacting the lives of the homeless by providing essential goods, groceries, kits, and sanitary supplies while fostering compassion. Our mission is to address the immediate needs of those experiencing homelessness and create a sense of belonging and support within our community.
• UCLA UniCamp As the official student charity of UCLA, UniCamp annually links 350 student volunteers to around 700 Los Angeles youth from underserved communities. Through offering a residential summer camp experience at a subsidized cost, UniCamp works directly with today's youth to empower their communities while also building a community of close-knit UCLA students on campus. UniCamp focuses on guiding today's student volunteers to become life-long leaders through a unique community service project.
• UNICEF at UCLA We are the UCLA chapter of UNICEF USA. Our mission is to engage the UCLA campus in UNICEF’s global goal for the development of children and to serve and educate children in our local communities. We aim to raise awareness about underprivileged children around the world, and inspire the campus community to continue service in their own ways beyond college. We also volunteer at Los Angeles Family Housing weekly and other volunteer sites in our local community to bring arts and educational workshops to children transitioning out of homelessness, emphasizing on establishing genuine and long-lasting connections.
• United Afghan Club We are an organization that will promote cultural diversity and awareness on campus. We intend to introduce the Afghan culture to non-Afghans and become a social, cultural, and educational hub for Afghans to get to know one another better. In the process, we will learn more about our ancestral origins and traditions, develop a sense of pride and unique identity, and assist others in the community through educational empowerment. In doing so, we aim to promote a positive image to other Americans about the oft-misrepresented and overlooked Afghan people and their heart-warming traditions.
• USAC Community Service Commission Community Service Commission (CSC) is the community service focused office of UCLA student government (USAC). We serve both as an umbrella organization for 32 student-run service projects, and a center for the service efforts of the campus community, using large-scale service programming, and advocacy & awareness initiatives to engage UCLA students in ethical service. CSC projects under our umbrella address issues within the community, using both direct service and advocacy to affect social change. Each of our projects focuses on a particular issue in areas ranging from poverty and homelessness, to education, to health, and beyond. Projects receive direct advisory, transportation and resource support from CSC to strengthen their service efforts. Throughout the year, CSC staff members plan Alternative Break immersion trips, Volunteer Day, Servocacy Fest, Project Bruin, Nonprofit Networking Night, teach-ins and advocacy campaigns. We also partner with other campus organizations and UCLA administration (e.g. Volunteer Center) to co-program service events. Through the Commissioner, we have a voice on USAC to represent service-minded students across campus. Our overall mission is to better the Los Angeles & global community with both direct service and advocacy, and to educate and inspire fellow students to do the same.
• UVandMe Our mission is to forge a strong partnership with the Los Angeles youth community, working hand in hand to raise awareness and educate individuals about the importance of skin health, preventing skin cancer and communicable skin diseases, and mental health. Through outreach, advocacy, and accessible resources, we are committed to reaching out to marginalized populations, ensuring that everyone, regardless of their background or circumstances, has access to vital information and resources for skin health and mental wellness. Together, we strive to promote a culture of skin health that embraces safe skin practices, informed choices, opportunities for mentorship and exposure to the field of medicine.
• Vietnamese Community Health Project at UCLA Vietnamese Community Health aspires to address the issue of preventative health through education, free services, and screenings in the Orange County and greater Los Angeles area. We attempt to accomplish this in three ways: promoting awareness of prevalent health issues affecting low-income families with minimal access to healthcare in southern California; ensuring the growth and expansion of community health by informing and empowering the volunteers and general UCLA members through education and awareness; and collaborating with other health projects from UCLA and the Vietnamese Community of southern California to provide services and host events that would benefit the Vietnamese and other socio-economically disadvantaged communities. Volunteers work with health professionals, build leadership in health-related community service, interact with patients, become educated on predominant community health issues, and have workshops to help make them strong leaders in the health field and community. VCH members will be provided with numerous opportunities for community service, leadership development, and mentorship opportunities. Community service opportunities include quarterly VCH-sponsored health fairs, biweekly health sites, and participation at community health fairs sponsored by non-profit organizations that VCH partners with. In addition, there is a leadership development "internship" offered each winter quarter. In the program, interns learn about the challenges and rewards that VCH staff members face when making decisions and working collaboratively in a group environment. Interns get the opportunity to apply for a position on VCH staff, as well as a Committee Head; nonetheless, the skills gained from the internship are easily applicable to any other leadership and management position.
• Volunteer Income Tax Assistance VITA at UCLA is a non-profit organization that has been serving the West Los Angeles community since 1987. Our goal is to provide income tax return assistance to those in need. We are committed to helping UCLA staff, undergraduate and graduate students, as well as anyone in nearby communities in need of tax assistance and education. Our target community population includes those in the Los Angeles community who fit any of the following descriptions: low-to-moderate income, elderly, disabled, non-English speaking, or individuals who are simply uninformed about the tax process. Almost everyone living in the United States must file both Federal and State taxes each year. The income tax filing process can be confusing and is often time consuming. It is important that returns are filed correctly so that the tax laws are followed, which may be difficult to do due to the confusing tax code. It has been and continues to be the goal of our program to help people with their taxes and educate them in the procedure of filing a return to help clarify the process and provide assistance to those who otherwise would go without aid. We offer UCLA students: • A great opportunity to give back to the community while gaining hands-on experience • Free training on individual income tax preparation • Strong resume builder with tax experience and community service • An opportunity to network with accounting/tax/consulting firms • IRS Certification
• Watts Tutorial Program The Watts Tutorial Program serves the educational needs of underprivileged elementary through high school students residing in the Nickerson Gardens, and Avalon Gardens housing developments located in Watts and East Los Angeles.
• Wish Workers @ UCLA Wish Workers is a student-led organization dedicated to brightening the lives of terminally ill patients by fulfilling their end-of-life wishes. We collaborate with healthcare providers, caregivers, and local communities to identify patients' personal wishes, whether they be small gestures of kindness or fulfilling lifelong dreams. A core mission of Wish Workers is to close the intergenerational gap by fostering meaningful connections between students and older patients, creating opportunities for mutual learning, understanding, and empathy. Through these interactions, we aim to build bridges between generations, enriching both the lives of patients and our members. Our club works to raise funds, organize events, and provide comfort, joy, and memorable experiences during difficult times. With compassion and service, Wish Workers seeks to create lasting positive impacts while cultivating a supportive and empathetic community for all involved.
• Women and Youth Supporting Each Other (W.Y.S.E.) Women and Youth Supporting Each Other (WYSE) is a curriculum-based mentorship program that pairs college women with middle school girls in underserved communities. WYSE was founded at UCLA in 1992 and has grown to include 11 branches nationwide. Our mission is to empower young girls from all walks of life and aid in their development into strong and self-confident women. At our weekly sites, mentors and mentees discuss issues like body image, healthy relationships, college planning and future options, and women's health. WYSE at UCLA currently works at two sites: Mark Twain Middle School in Venice and Sepulveda Middle School in North Hills. Our program consists of weekly curriculum-based group sessions, one-on-one mentoring, and special events.
• Writer's Den, The The Writer's Den is a group of UCLA students who enjoy creative writing and are aware of the shortage of creative writing opportunities available to students in inner city schools. Our mission is to create a strong community among writers at UCLA and provide creative writing education to students in the Los Angeles area who want to write creatively but are lacking the support and resources to do so.
• YOUTHphonics A Cappella YOUTHphonics A Cappella is UCLA’s student run, all-gender community service a cappella group focused on music and mentorship. We work to make a reliable music curriculum accessible to Los Angeles youth, raising awareness about the importance of music education programs in high schools.