“There is no fear of failure with volunteering. Just showing up and being excited to be there with whatever cause you’re working with that energy alone leads towards a successful volunteering experience.” — Jordan, 8 year Field Trips volunteer Jordan R. has … Read more
“I would never have done it without my tutor. She got along with me so well. She made me feel comfortable and [I] told her anything I wanted.“ –Jocelyn P., GLAPSW participant Each year at826LA’s Great Los Angeles Personal Statement … Read more
“Letting you in on our playlist is like letting you into our deepest emotions. Sharing what music flows through us is like opening up and showing you our hearts and what makes them beat, what’s broken them, and what has … Read more
“I loved my internship experience so much that I continued to volunteer.” —Cathy, former volunteer and current 826LA Field Trips Coordinator As Cathy approaches the end of her first year as an official 826LA staff member, she reflects on her … Read more
“My goal of impacting the community at Manual Arts led me back to 826LA.”— Michelle, former YABP student turned 826LA Intern Each year, 826LA partners with one Los Angeles public school to create a beautifully composed collection of student writing … Read more
