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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

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

Feed Families. Prep produce at the PUSD Warehouse and/or distribute produce boxes at one or our four school sites. Learn more.

Books! Books! Books! Support the PUSD Curriculum Department by labeling and scanning new textbooks for students between March 27 – April 7 at the PUSD Warehouse. Learn more and sign up.

Organize Summer Class Supplies. The 20th year of the PEF Summer Enrichment Program offers hands-on exploration opportunities for K – 12 students to perform, explore, and create. Volunteer alongside PEF staff to ready summer supplies between April 17 – 21 & April 24 – 25.

Support African American Parent Council’s Math Power Hour. Math Power Hour aims to empower Black students to excel in mathematics — a critical subject for academic success that is essential for careers in STEM fields. The program utilizes professionals of color to volunteer to provide weekly, targeted instruction to help first and second grade students improve their math skills. Learn more and sign a volunteer interest form for the 2023-2024 School year.

Interested in working with us this summer? Learn about our summer employment opportunities.

See our current VOLUNTEER CALENDAR for all current opportunities.

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

Grow Gardens
Feed Families
Be A Youth Leader
Help at the Warehouse
Volunteers: Log Your Hours

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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.

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    Community & Student Volunteers
    10000
    Volunteer Hours
    176
    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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