Shape Futures, Strengthen Communities.
SoCal Learn & Serve bridges skilled students and early-career professionals with nonprofits needing technical, design, or operational support.
Connecting talent with purpose: students grow through hands-on projects, nonprofits overcome resource gaps, and professionals mentor while advancing social good. Together, we build a stronger SoCal.
What We Value
INNOVATION
Pioneering solutions that turn challenges into opportunities to bridge resource gaps and fuel social good
COLLABORATION
Uniting diverse voices for collective impact and create solutions with an unstoppable team
TRANSPARENCY
Establishing clear communication between students, nonprofits, and mentors — building trust at every step.
NONPROFITS
Level Up Your Organization
Advance your social impact and get the support you need
Who You Are:
Any Southern California based nonprofit organization serving a public-benefit purpose
How You'll Benefit:
Receive professional-quality volunteer (pro bono) support on projects while maintaining your budget
Connecting Students & Non-Profits
Join us in our pilot phase! We're building the future of SLS right now, and your involvement is key. We welcome all applicants and inquiries to help us learn and grow together.
MENTORS
Uplift Your Community
Mentor the next generation and contribute to good causes
Who You Are:
Experienced professionals who volunteer their expertise by mentoring participants and amplify nonprofit impact
How You'll Help:
Mentors guide participants, while reviewers evaluate project needs and assess skills to ensure quality outcomes
ACADEMIC INSTITUTIONS / INSTRUCTORS
Empower Your Students’ Futures
Provide your students with valuable opportunities
Who You Are:
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Colleges, universities, and educational institutions
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Individual departments, faculty, and instructors
How You'll Benefit:
Offer your students real-world experience integrated as extra credit, academic credit, or coursework alternative
Our Admin Team
The backbone of every project, our admin team ensures seamless connections between students, mentors, and nonprofits. From vetting needs to matching talent and overseeing quality, they work behind the scenes to turn good intentions into lasting impact—so you can focus on what matters most.
We help make sure your projects stay on track to come to life! We’re a fully volunteer-run organization that cherishes the value that non-profits have. We also aim to empower students and young professionals to contribute to social good. We are based in Southern California and we are #SoCalStrong.
From Idea to Impact
1. Share Your Vision
Your nonprofit shares the project. We strategize skills, scope, and goals.
2. Build the Dream Team
We assemble your dedicated squad all aligned for success: participants, mentor, and coordinator.
3. Launch Your Solution
Collaborate, refine, and celebrate! Projects are built, quality-checked, and delivered to empower your mission.