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Help East LA Rising inspire the next generation

For nearly 76 years, we've been equipping young people in East Los Angeles to lead with passion and purpose. There are many ways to join us. Whether you volunteer your time, mentor a young leader, partner your organization with ours, or contribute financially, every action strengthens our mission. Find the role that fits your life.

Four Ways to Engage

Find your way to support East LA Rising

Every contribution strengthens our mission. Whether you volunteer an afternoon, mentor a young leader, advocate for youth, or invest resources, you help inspire the next generation to lead with passion and purpose.

Volunteer

Make a direct impact on young lives in East LA. Whether you can commit two hours or two days a month, we'll connect your talents to meaningful opportunities that fuel youth growth.

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Advocate

Raise your voice for youth. Join our advocacy network to support policies that expand opportunity, strengthen schools, and empower East LA's next generation of leaders.

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Partner

Join us in empowering East LA youth. We collaborate with organizations, businesses, and community leaders to design and deliver life-changing programs.

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Donate

Support youth programs that inspire passion and purpose. Your contribution directly funds mentorship, leadership development, and community impact for East LA youth.

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Make an impact with East LA Rising

Join us in inspiring the next generation of youth leaders. We offer volunteer opportunities, mentorship roles, and ways to support our mission of equipping young people to lead with passion and purpose in East Los Angeles.

Youth Development

After-School Mentor, East Los Angeles

Guide middle school students through homework support and leadership activities at our East LA center. We provide all training and program materials to help you make an impact.

East Los Angeles 2 hrs / week Mon-Thu, 4-6 PM

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Youth Development

Mentorship and Community Leader

Guide young people in East Los Angeles as they discover their passions and develop leadership skills. Share your experience, build meaningful relationships, and help inspire the next generation to lead with purpose in their communities.

East Los Angeles 4 hrs / week Flexible scheduling

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Youth Leadership

Mentor a Young Leader

Guide a young person (18-24) as they discover their potential and plan their path forward. Monthly 1-on-1 meetings, skill-building support, and goal-setting sessions. Curriculum and matching provided.

Virtual or in person 3 hrs / month 6-month commitment

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Youth Mentorship

Volunteer Youth Mentor

Join our team inspiring East LA youth to discover their potential through one-on-one mentoring, academic support, and leadership development. Training provided.

East Los Angeles 3 hrs / week Year-round

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Youth Development

Mentor & Guide Young Leaders

Join us in inspiring East LA youth to discover their potential. Support programs focused on academic growth, leadership skills, and community engagement that help young people lead with passion and purpose.

East Los Angeles 4-6 hrs / session Ongoing opportunities

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Skills Based

Mentor Youth Leaders & Programs

Share your expertise with East LA Rising youth through mentorship and skill-building. Project-based engagements typically run 4-8 weeks and create lasting impact in our community.

East Los Angeles 5-10 hrs / project Rolling intake

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Partnership rooted in mutual trust and results

East LA Rising partners with schools, community organizations, employers, and civic leaders committed to sustained youth development. We build relationships designed to last multiple years, grounded in evidence, and shaped by shared ownership of outcomes.

If your organization is ready to invest alongside us-contributing resources, insights, and genuine commitment to East LA youth-we're ready to collaborate.

Community-led program design developed with young people and families, reflecting East LA's real needs and strengths.
Multi-year commitment with measurable milestones and transparent accountability for both partners.
Transparent data and continuous learning enabling partners to strengthen practice together over time.
Strategic support including program evaluation, communications, and operational guidance.

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Your support fuels youth development, mentorship, and leadership programs that have been transforming lives since 1950. Every contribution is stewarded responsibly and directly strengthens our community.

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