Company Profile
L.A. Works
Company Overview
L.A. Works is a 501(c)3 nonprofit volunteer action center that mobilizes Angelenos as volunteers to strengthen the fabric of the community. As Los Angeles’ largest volunteer action center, we make volunteering accessible to bring Angelenos’ time and resources to nonprofits serving a range of needs, organizing tens of thousands of new and returning volunteers in service to the Los Angeles community. After the devastating pandemic and its consequences disproportionately affecting communities of color, it is obvious that the status quo isn't working. We will continue to invest significant volunteer power to combat four critical issues that have surfaced:
• Educational Equity
• Food Insecurity & Mental Health
• Homelessness
• Environmental Justice
Company History
In 1990, L.A. Works took shape from a hope by the founders that if individuals worked together on local needs through hands-on service, they would feel empowered to address the broader racial and economic divides of their neighborhoods and cities. Their planning was only hastened by the March 1991 beating of Rodney King by members of the LAPD, which brought a combustive mix of racial tension and civil discord out in the open.
L.A. Works was founded later in 1991 and, in the 30 years since, has become Los Angeles' premier volunteer action center.
Benefits
L.A. Works offers a competitive benefit package including health insurance, professional development opportunities, a non-match 401k, and generous time-off.