Opportunities From: Better Angels' Volunteer Hub

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

Walk alongside someone rebuilding after homelessness—and help them succeed in work, housing, and life.

Our partners at Food on Foot know that rebuilding your life after homelessness takes more than just a job or an apartment. It takes community. It takes encouragement. And sometimes, it takes one reliable, caring person in your corner.

As a FRIEND mentor, you’ll be matched with someone in Food on Foot's Jobs & Housing Program who is working hard to build long-term stability in four key areas: Career, Housing, Finances, and Personal Growth. Many of our participants are already doing the hard work—they just need someone to walk beside them, celebrate the wins, and offer guidance when things get tough.

As a FRIEND, you’ll offer personalized encouragement, practical advice, and a consistent presence. You don’t need professional coaching experience—just compassion, reliability, and a willingness to show up.

You might:

Help with budgeting tips, building credit, or setting financial goals

Support job readiness through resume feedback, interview prep, or job search strategies

Offer insight or support with housing navigation or personal growth

Be a consistent, motivating voice as your mentee works toward key milestones

You’ll connect regularly—in person, by phone, or both—with support from the Food on Foot staff. You’ll also receive training and ongoing guidance to help you feel confident in the role.

This is a great opportunity for someone who:

Is a mid- or late-career professional, or a retired individual with time and heart to give

Brings empathy, consistency, and non-judgment to relationships

Believes in second chances and the power of one-on-one connection

Has lived experience, mentorship experience, or just a desire to help someone feel seen and supported

Can commit to regular connection (schedule varies by match)

A deep, human connection that makes a visible difference in someone’s life

Insight into the challenges—and victories—of rebuilding after homelessness

Support and training from the Food on Foot team

A new sense of purpose and the chance to witness real transformation

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. Through its Jobs & Housing Program, participants work hard to reach financial independence and graduate into self-sufficiency, with FRIENDS there to cheer them on along the way.

Learn more at foodonfoot.org and from recent features in ABC7, LA Times, and Spectrum News.

Regular check-ins over the phone or in person, (based on mutual availability).
Minimum commitment of 3–6 months recommended.

Los Angeles County faces a deep homelessness crisis. More than 45,000 Angelenos are without homes​ as of 2024. Attorneys on our Legal Advisory Board can help protect vulnerable renters and shape fair housing policies, directly helping individuals avoid eviction and homelessness.

By volunteering your legal expertise, you support innovative solutions (like eviction-prevention loans and tech platforms) that provide a real safety net for people at risk of, or experiencing, homelessness. Your civic leadership and advocacy make a tangible difference: helping Better Angels navigate complex legal challenges means we can serve more people and bring them home.

Volunteer Advisors will provide strategic counsel and guidance for our mission-driven programs.

As a Legal Advisory Board member, you will work with our leadership team to tackle legal and policy issues related to housing and homelessness. Your experience in real estate law, tenant/landlord law, employment law, or nonprofit governance will help shape our strategies.

You’ll collaborate with city and nonprofit partners, Better Angels staff, and fellow volunteers. Together, you’ll integrate legal insight into program design, risk management, and advocacy efforts. This is a hands-on volunteer role where your expertise informs real cases and guides active initiatives.

*Attend and actively participate in one quarterly Legal Advisory Board meeting (typically 1–2 hours, held virtually or in Los Angeles) to review ongoing cases and organizational strategy.

*Provide up to ~3 hours per month of pro bono legal advice and consultation on specific cases, contracts, and policy questions. Recruit or refer qualified volunteers for direct legal support, including reviewing lease or loan documents, advising on tenant rights and eviction prevention, and guiding employment or nonprofit legal issues.

*Review program materials (e.g., eviction-prevention loan agreements, partnership contracts, policy briefs) for legal soundness and compliance. Offer recommendations to ensure our work is legally robust.

*Monitor relevant local, state, and federal laws/regulations affecting our programs. Alert staff to legal risks or changes and advise on proactive strategies to keep clients and operations safe.

*Collaborate closely with Better Angels staff and fellow board members. Maintain confidentiality and uphold professional ethics while contributing a solutions-oriented perspective to advance our mission.

*Licensed attorney in good standing in California ( preferably with several years of practice experience).

*Expertise in one or more of the following areas: real estate law, tenant and landlord law, employment law, or nonprofit/governance law. Experience advising REITs, nonprofits, or working on housing/homelessness issues is a strong plus.
*Demonstrated commitment to social justice, community advocacy, or public interest – for example, prior pro bono work or civic leadership roles. A passion for housing justice and helping underserved communities is essential.

*Excellent analytical and communication skills. You should be able to explain complex legal issues clearly to non-lawyers and work collaboratively with a diverse team.

*Comfort with a primarily remote volunteer role. Flexible scheduling skills and reliability are important, since community members and partners depend on our timely legal guidance.

*Ability to volunteer approximately 3–4 hours per month.

Better Angels is a Los Angeles-based nonprofit founded in 2023 by tech entrepreneurs to tackle the region’s homelessness crisis. Our mission is “to solve LA’s homelessness epidemic by harnessing the power of the entire Los Angeles community”​. We take a bold, holistic, technology-driven approach. In partnership with civic agencies and funders, we build programs and tools across prevention, services, shelter, and housing.

For example, our Short-Term Eviction Prevention (STEP) Fund provides rapid, zero-interest microloans to tenants facing financial emergencies. To date, more than 600 such loans (totaling more than $1.2M) have helped keep families in their homes​

Better Angels also develops digital tools to empower homeless outreach workers,  connect people in crisis with resources (like our recent disaster relief navigator for wildfire victims), or find shelter, and organizes community events to bring services directly to those experiencing homelessness. We collaborate closely with city officials and partner nonprofits to minimize duplication and maximize our impact.

*Volunteers should plan for about 3–4 hours per month. This includes one quarterly board meeting (1–2 hours) plus additional time (up to ~3 hours) for case consultations or follow-up as needed.

*The role is primarily remote/virtual, with occasional in-person meetings or events in Los Angeles. We value flexibility: you can schedule consultation hours at your convenience during the month.

*Please note this is a volunteer (unpaid) position.  Your reward will be the professional satisfaction of helping address one of LA’s most urgent issues and the opportunity to work alongside a mission-driven community, collaborating with other committed legal professionals to end the epidemic of homelessness in LA.

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Media References:

Outdated technology impacting solution to homeless crisis in Southern California, AP report says - ABC7 Los Angeles

Better Angels - Go Deep Policy

https://www.betterangels.la/halo/policy/whybetterangels

L.A. launches online wildfire relief tool - Los Angeles Times

https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-02-06/l-a-launches-online-wildfire-relief-tool