Do you have skills to share? Want to make a real difference in someone's life?

Share What You Know. Change What’s Possible.

Lead a life-skills workshop that helps someone take their next step toward independence.

Why This Work Matters

Our partners at Food on Foot believe that dignity, connection, and opportunity are essential ingredients for rebuilding a life. Many of our program participants are actively working toward stability, but what they often need is practical guidance, encouragement, and a pathway forward.

As a Volunteer Workshop Leader, you’ll lead a one-time or recurring session for unhoused or low-income individuals enrolled in Food on Foot’s Jobs & Housing Program. Whether you’re sharing professional experience, life skills, or creative tools, your contribution will equip someone with knowledge they can use to take their next step toward a job, a home, or a more confident future.

This is an opportunity to be a positive, empowering presence in someone’s journey—and to turn what you know into something that creates real impact.

What You’ll Do

• Design and lead a practical, accessible workshop based on your life or work experience

• Offer insights into topics like resume writing, job readiness, budgeting, time management, wellness, or other personal development skills

• Collaborate with Food on Foot staff, who will support your preparation and provide guidance on structure and tone

• Create a warm, encouraging space where participants feel seen, supported, and capable

Workshops are generally held in person on Sundays in Hollywood, and can be one-time or recurring depending on your availability and interest.

Who You Are

This role is a great fit for someone who:

• Has professional or life experience they’d like to share in a supportive setting

• Enjoys connecting with people one-on-one or in small groups

• Believes in the power of second chances and community-led change

• Can lead with empathy, humility, and encouragement

• May have experience in teaching, mentorship, counseling, or facilitation—but it's not required

What You’ll Gain

• A chance to use what you know to make a direct, human impact

• Connection to a community that believes in compassion and progress

• The joy of watching someone gain skills—and confidence—because of you

• Support and guidance from the Food on Foot team throughout your volunteer experience

Time Commitment

Flexible — lead a one-time or recurring workshop based on your availability
In-person (Hollywood) — typically on Sundays
Preparation support and onboarding provided

About Food on Foot

Founded in 1996, Food on Foot is a Los Angeles nonprofit dedicated to assisting unhoused and low-income individuals with nutritious meals, clothing, life-skills education, full-time employment, and permanent housing. Food on Foot is more than just a meal service. You'll be joining a community that believes in dignity, compassion, and creating opportunities for people to thrive.

Through its Jobs & Housing Program, participants work hard to reach financial independence and graduate into self-sufficiency, with volunteers like you playing a key role in their success.
Learn more at foodonfoot.org

Ready to Share Your Skills and Uplift a Neighbor?

Join the Food on Foot volunteer team and help change what’s possible for someone who’s working hard to rebuild. If you're ready to give back, connect, and be part of real change, we’d love to hear from you.