How to Sign Up for any of these volunteer opportunities: Please complete our Stars General Volunteer Application to get started! Reach out to Miriam Tellez, Stars Volunteer Coordinator, for more information!
After School Homework Volunteer | Stars is looking for volunteers to come and serve the community by tutoring & building relationships with their students. Starting age for volunteers is 14+.
When | (K-MS) 5:30-6:30PM, Tuesday – Thursday; (HS) 5:00-6:00PM, Tuesdays
Where | In-person (proof of vaccination required). Locations vary in Pasadena.
After School Enrichment Leader | Stars is looking for leaders to facilitate specific skill(s) workshops for K-12 students. Starting age for volunteers is 14+. Experience with the topic/skill you will be teaching is required. Enrichments Stars students are interested in the following: cooking, art, music, sports, auto mechanics, sewing clothes, astronomy, financial literacy, and mental wellness. Stars is open to skills beyond this list!
When | Tuesday - Thursday, around 1 hr, (days and times vary per program)
Where | In-person (proof of vaccination required). Locations vary in Pasadena.
Study Hall Tutor |Stars is looking for volunteers to come and serve their community by tutoring and building relationships with their High School students. Starting age for volunteers is 20+. Volunteers should be qualified to tutor subjects such as Math, Science, English, etc.
When | Tuesdays @ 5:00– 6:00PM
Where | In-person (proof of vaccination required). Location in Pasadena.
Mentor Speaker| Stars is looking for leaders in the community to connect and mentor Rose City High School students in a group setting. An ideal mentor is an adult that cares about youth, enjoys building relationships, and is flexible.
When | Fridays @ 9:45-11:00AM
Where | In-person (proof of vaccination required).
Adult Trainers/Pick Your Brain | Stars is looking for adults to provide one-time or series of workshops on an “adulting” topic for 1-2 hours. Volunteers can decide their topic. Some past topics have been personal finance, navigating higher education, nutrition, mental health, taxes, adult friendships, moving states, etc.|
When | Schedule can be worked around the speaker’s availability.
Where | Hybrid - virtual (zoom) & in-person (proof of vaccination required). Locations vary within Pasadena.
I-graduate Coach | Stars is looking for adults to encourage and support college students in navigating the higher education system. This volunteer opportunity comes with a 4-hour training with Stars. This commitment is a 2-year commitment with a minimum of three 2-hr. meetings per semester with the student. This position can be done hybrid and comes with support from staff.
When | Schedule can be worked around coaches’ availability.
Where | Hybrid - virtual (zoom) & in-person (proof of vaccination required).
Mentoring – Pod-Style | Stars is looking for adults that seek to develop an authentic and healthy relationship with youth to walk alongside them in their season of life. Volunteers would meet in person with mentees for a minimum of 8 hours per month for at least 1 year, maintain regular contact with mentees, and check in with their Mentor Coach.
When | Schedule can be worked around the volunteer’s availability.
Where | In-person (proof of vaccination required). Locations vary within Pasadena.
Stars Food Distribution Center | Stars is looking for volunteers to prepare food packages for Stars families. Starting age for volunteering is 14+ (an exception when younger kids if they volunteer with a chaperone). Teens & families can volunteer together! Proof of vaccination is required for all our in-person volunteers.
When | Tuesday, 2 hours between 9 AM – 1 PM
Where | Villa 500, In-Person Only
Stars Snack/Meal Prep | Stars is looking for volunteers to prepare snacks and meals to nourish K-12 students at the afterschool program. Starting age for volunteering is 14+ (an exception when younger kids, if they volunteer with a chaperone). Teens & families can volunteer together! Stars would love to have a dish that is particular to your culture/family. More parameters will be communicated once the volunteer is onboarded. Proof of vaccination is required for all our in-person volunteers. We have virtual opportunities as well.
When | Tuesday-Thursday, 2 hours, dropped off between 3 PM – 5 PM
Where | Villa 500
Gardening Volunteer | Stars is looking for volunteers that enjoy gardening (or want to learn) and could revitalize their green spaces. Equipment will be provided. Proof of vaccination is required for all our in-person volunteers.
When | Flexible schedule, 2 hours/week
Where | Villa 500
