Volunteer With Us
Become a Mentor or Outreach Volunteer
Every young person deserves support, connection, and opportunity. Whether you’re guiding one-on-one as a mentor or showing up for the community through outreach, your time can create real impact.
Join a movement that helps youth move from instability to independence — and communities grow stronger together.
Become a Mentor
Be a True Believer in someone's future.
At Futures First, we believe that with the right guidance and support, young people can build stability and independence.
A Futures First Mentor is part of that journey.
Not a fixer. Not a savior.
A True Believer. Someone who sees the untapped potential in a young person and commits to walking alongside them, even when it’s hard.
Ignite Trust
Build early rapport and connection — the foundation every young person needs before they can grow.
Help Youth Launch
Walk with them through goal-setting, life skills, and the real steps toward independence.
Lift Through the Hard Parts
Stay consistent when progress is slow. Your presence is the coaching that matters most.
Help Them Reach Orbit
Celebrate when they land — in housing, employment, or wellness — and cheer them into leadership.
Become an OUTREACH VOLUNTEER
Connect Where It Matters Most
Outreach is the first step in every young person’s journey. Before programs and support, someone shows up and makes a connection. That’s the role of an Outreach Volunteer.
You don’t need a degree or title — just a willingness to engage, represent Futures First, and connect with people where they are.
- 18+ Youth & Adults Welcome
- 3 Service Areas Across LA
- Free No Cost to Participate
- Impact Real Community Change
Engage Youth Where They Are
Connect with young people across schools, community events, shelters, and neighborhoods — meeting them where they are and starting meaningful conversations.
Build Trust & Make Connections
Share information about Futures First, spark interest, and help youth take their first step toward support and opportunity.
Support Events & Outreach Efforts
Assist with community events, set up outreach tables, and help create welcoming spaces that encourage participation and sign-ups.
Represent the Mission
Show up with professionalism and purpose — communicating clearly, building credibility, and reflecting the values of Futures First in every interaction.
Ready to Make an Impact?
Every connection you make has the power to change a trajectory. Show up, represent something bigger, and help open the first door for a young person in your community.