LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes celebrates the past and inspires the future by sharing the untold stories about the history, cultures, values, and traditions of Mexicans, Mexican American, and all Latinos in the founding and continuing evolution of Southern California through compelling and culturally enriching exhibitions, educational programs, and public programs.
Family Days at LA Plaza include multi-generational hands-on workshops that offer an engaging pathway to cultural self-discovery and the appreciation of personal, familial, and community heritage. Volunteers in this area work closely with staff to facilitate art, garden, and culinary art workshops for children and families.
Occasional, Monthly
Teens, 55+, Adults
Individuals
Indoor, Outdoor
On-site
Weekends
Gallery Volunteers
Gallery Volunteers serve as stewards of LA Plaza’s mission within exhibitions and create a welcoming atmosphere for visitors of all backgrounds. Gallery Volunteers provide in-gallery support by conversing with visitors about museum content and related history; answering visitor questions about permanent and temporary exhibitions; helping visitors navigate the museum; monitoring galleries for safety; administering surveys; and providing additional information about LA Plaza’s programming, mission, and history as needed.
Weekly, Monthly
55+, Adults
Individuals
Indoor
Formal
Weekdays, Weekends
Group Volunteering
Volunteer opportunities are also available for groups based on availability. Volunteer together with your family, school, business, or corporate group!
Occasional
Teens, 21+, 55+, Adults, Child with Adult
Groups (2-10), Groups (10+), Corporate Teams, Families
Event support, Indoor, Outdoor
On-site
Evenings, Weekends
How you help
Volunteers are one of LA Plaza’s richest resources, sharing their diverse backgrounds and talents with children, families, and guests.
About us
LA Plaza—is an institution of stories that makes known the role of Mexicans, Mexican Americans, and all Latinos in shaping the past, present, and future of Los Angeles. We share these stories through permanent and changing exhibits, educational initiatives, and a diverse range of public programming. LA Plaza is about learning, doing, and inspiring. We collaborate with our communities and make our spaces available for public and private events. We help children, adults, and families to discover and appreciate our history of the city, presenting the stories of Latinos in a manner that is respectful, educational, and entertaining.
