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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

Support Essential Fire Response. Help organize and distribute essential supplies to area families impacted by the Eaton Fire at the Carrow’s Distribution Center at 815 Fremont Ave, South Pasadena. Shifts available. Managed by Day One & the Eaton Fire Collaborative. Sign up.

Feed families. Help with our next produce preparation and distribution. Learn more and sign up.

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!

Schedule a Garden Day for You & Your Friends – Volunteer to help our school gardens grow. ON HOLD. Check back.

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

Sign up for our Volunteer Newsletter Fire Response
Be A Youth Leader
Feed Families

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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.

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

  • "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

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