Volunteer With Us

You must submit an application for volunteering with The Youth Center before coming to orientation. Volunteers are an integral part of our organization. They bring time, talent, passion and a fresh set of eyes. We couldn’t operate without them! When you submit your application, please stop by The Youth Center at 10909 Oak Str. Los Alamitos on any 3rd Monday of the Month at 3:30 p.m. We will show you around and provide info on current volunteer opportunities.

The Youth Center is dependent on a strong spirit of volunteerism. From working in the office and helping at the events to tutoring and Camp SHARK volunteers, we have opportunities for everyone. Help out every day or once a year. Volunteer solo, with your family or company.

Volunteer Opportunities

Upcoming RCSD Events & Festivals 2022:

July 9 (Saturday), 2 p.m. – 8 p.m. – Family Festival at Rush Park
July 15 (Friday), 6 p.m. -10 p.m. – Movie Night (Disney’s Luca) at Rush Park
August 13 (Saturday), 2 p.m. – 8 p.m. – Family Festival at Rush Park
September 17 (Saturday), 12 p.m – 6 p.m. Health & Wellness Fair at Rush Park
December 10 (Saturday), 4 p.m.- 9 p.m. – Winter Festival at Rush Park

Helping During the School Year:

During the school year, we take volunteers on a sign up basis between 2 p.m. – 6 p.m. Monday through Friday. Tasks may include participating in games, helping with activities, park supervision, homework help, front desk check in, shack shack operations, and more.
Tutoring help: individual and group tutoring takes place Monday through Friday at our Oak location. Often, students need help with math or language arts.

Camp S.H.A.R.K. Volunteering:

June 13 – August 12, 7:30 a.m. – 6 p.m. – If you are interested in volunteering to help during Camp S.H.A.R.K. during the summer, please fill out the volunteer form above.
If you are interested in making a supply donation to Camp S.H.A.R.K. please reach out to Shelly to see what we are in need of.

Office and General Volunteers:

Program Photographer all locations
PR staff writer, someone who knows how to write clever and informative copy
Canva Designer: able to use this program to make fliers, posters and announcements
Handyman or Person who can do odd little jobs around the center.

To sign up for any of the above programs, please email shelly@TheYouthCenter.org

*Note: If selecting a volunteer job that has any interaction with children: Ages 14-17 can start right away, Ages 18+ must go through background check (fill out Department of Justice Form provided by our office and submit it at the location of your choice