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Volunteers expand our capacity to provide essential resources and enrichment opportunities to public school students in Pasadena, Altadena, and Sierra Madre.

Our volunteers are making a difference. In the past three years, over 600 volunteers have donated more than 30,000 hours of community service to PEF and our schools.

Our volunteers are community members, PUSD parents, college students, high school students, realtors, and teams representing businesses and other associations. Our volunteers offer their support to PUSD and PEF initiatives including My Masterpieces, Farm to School Gardens, Summer Enrichment Program, Robotics and more.

Our volunteers’ commitment is also felt directly here at PEF through office and event support, and out in the world as community advocates for the work of PEF and for public education.

CURRENT and UPCOMING VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Click on a link below to learn more and sign up.

Help at COVID vaccinations clinics. Next clinics are on June 15 at Blair High School and June 16 at Madison Elementary.

Help distribute food to area families.  Upcoming dates: June 23, July 21, August 25, September 22

Make Deliveries

Help Organize – Assist PUSD Warehouse staff by organizing materials and making deliveries of books and other items to other non-profits for use. Tuesday – Thursday afternoons, warehouse schedule permitting.

Sponsor a Garden Day – Have your group volunteer to help our school gardens grow.

Corporate Volunteer Programs

For information about custom corporate volunteer action days, please email Nancy Carol Inguanzo, Community Outreach & Volunteer Manager at ncinguanzo@pasedfoundation.org

PUSD Vax Clinics
Help With Deliveries
Curbside Produce & Food Boxes
Help Organize The Warehouse
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    Volunteer with PEF as…

    INDIVIDUALS

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

    TEAMS

    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. Learn more!

    AMBASSADORS

    Come be a part of an amazing community wide group of volunteers who are excited about the work we do, want to promote our unique PUSD schools, and who believe in public education! As a PEF Ambassador you’ll attend our “insiders only” meetings and commit to vibrantly furthering the mission of the Pasadena Educational Foundation by creating awareness in the community for PUSD and public education, networking among personal/professional friends and colleagues, bolstering social media presence, representing at key events, and inspiring others to get involved.

    500
    +Community & Student Volunteers
    10000
    Volunteer Hours
    176
    Summer Volunteers

    Get Out!

    Get Involved!

    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

    HELP AT A SCHOOL. SHARE YOUR INTERESTS. ENGAGE WITH YOUR COUMMUNITY.

    JOIN US AS A VOLUNTEER.

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    What Our Volunteers Say

    • "Well my experience has been great. The biggest impact is how much the little kids know so much Spanish. They have inspired me to learn Spanish just like them. I love how these kids are so smart! "- Jasmine Castro, Pasadena High School
      They Are So Smart!
    • "I’m having a great experience right now working with the kids. I’m like a teacher for them and they respect me. The main teacher is so nice with me that I don’t find the work hard. This is such a great experience. Thank you for the opportunity!" - Andrea Reconco, Blair High School
      Thank You For the Opportunity
    • "For me, it’s been a tremendous experience working with all the kids. Everyday I wake up looking forward to teaching them another lesson and having fun at the same time. I’ve also had the pleasure of working with a great teacher and some fabulous volunteers.”  Michael Ayranian, Pasadena High School
      Having Fun & Teaching at the Same Time

    Every Student. Every School. Every Day.  DONATE!