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Make a real difference. You can help provide essential resources and enrichment opportunities to public school students in Pasadena, Altadena, and Sierra Madre.

Our volunteers donate time and expertise to support PEF and the initiatives of the Pasadena Unified School District… because they know great education lifts everyone up.

Who are our volunteers?
PEF volunteers are community members, PUSD parents, college students, high school students, realtors, business teams and associations who make a positive impact by doing good work right here in our own neighborhoods. Together, we are building a stronger community and you can, too.

CURRENT OPPORTUNITIES

Thank you to all who helped set up the Allendate campus for Altadena Arts students last week! Read our blog about your service and enjoy the photos here.

Prepare and distribute food and supplies. See more details, including addresses and parking instructions, on the sign up pages linked to below.

  • Tuesday, Feb 11 – Prepare fresh produce and supply boxes at the PUSD Warehouse from 9 -11 AM.
  • Wednesday, Feb 12 – Distribute supplies at Jackson and Webster Elementary Schools in the early morning.

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Support the Arts. Delivery volunteers are needed beginning Friday, Feb 14 and Monday, Feb 17 to post banners for PUSD’s upcoming musical Hadestown: Teen Edition. Learn more and sign up here.

Be an usher for Hadestown: Teen Edition! See details on the sign up pages linked to below.

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Madison Elementary is looking for volunteers to assist students with reading. Learn more and sign up to help by visiting Reading Partners LA.

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More opportunities are coming, including reading to students in early March as a part of Read Across America. Stay tuned!

We’re continuing to work with our partners at the Pasadena Unified School District to determine what exactly is needed (and when) by our students, families, and staff. Some needs are immediate, and some needs will only come to light in the coming days and weeks.

Want to get the latest news on how you can help?

Sign up for our Volunteer Newsletter to receive timely, up-to-date information.

THANK YOU!

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Feed Local Families. Volunteer to prepare and distribute fresh produce from the Los Angeles Food Bank right here in Pasadena & Altadena monthly. Groups welcome. Learn more.

Schedule a Garden Day for You & Your Friends – Volunteer to help our school gardens grow. SPRING 2025

See our Volunteer Calendar.

Need more info on volunteering?

For information about custom corporate/group volunteer action days or volunteer service hours you may need for graduation, please email Nancy Carol Inguanzo, Community Engagement Manager at ncinguanzo@pasedfoundation.org

Volunteer with PEF as…

INDIVIDUALS

Individuals volunteer their time and skills in our offices, for school programs, and at events throughout the year.

GROUPS

Groups of five or more volunteers representing a business, club, or other association can participate in team building one to two-day service projects at school sites such as school gardening, playground beautification and painting projects. Many hands make light work, and it’s great community visibility for your group.

YOUTH LEADERS

Each summer high school and college students can volunteer in our Summer Youth Leader Program, which offers an opportunity to mentor our Summer Enrichment Program students. They earn service hours for graduation while collaborating, building communication skills, expanding their capacity for empathy, learning greater responsibility, and discovering what it really means to be a leader.

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Community & Student Volunteers
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Volunteer Hours
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Summer Volunteers

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Questions? Contact: Nancy Carol Inguanzo, ncinguanzo@pasedfoundation.org

“All of the volunteers were amazing and I am so thankful for their help. We packed all 850+ bags of food, sorted thousands of toys, and we even got done early. We are very blessed to be able to provide Christmas toys and food to so many families in need, but we could not do it without the help of our wonderful volunteers.” Jhoana Hirasuna, B.A. Director of Social Services

What Our Volunteers Say

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