LA County, CA

  • Service Learning Experience: High School & Young Adult
  • Visit https://youthworks.com/service-learning/ for more information

This experience will bring you close and offer you tangible ways to be part of ongoing racial reconciliation.

Overview

Los Angeles County is one of the most diverse and influential regions in the United States, home to over 10 million residents representing a vast range of cultures, languages, and traditions. As a global center for entertainment, arts, and innovation, the county has shaped cultural trends worldwide while also serving as a place where communities from across the globe come together.

Beneath its vibrant culture, Los Angeles County carries a complex history of racial injustice. Discriminatory housing practices, segregation in schools, inequities in policing, and economic exclusion have left lasting effects on communities of color. Local organizations, community leaders, and churches are working tirelessly to confront these inequities and build a more just future. A service-learning trip here offers participants the chance to experience the region’s cultural richness, reflect on how faith connects to matters of racial justice, and contribute in meaningful, hands-on ways.

Trip Types offered in LA County, CA

Service Learning Experience

Master Class meets Mission Trip. Learn from an expert about immigration, food insecurity, or racial justice in a hands-on way, and serve with partners dedicated to tackling these challenges.

Included

  • Lodging & Shower Facilities
  • Meals
  • Community Host
  • Expert Guide
  • Planned Service Projects
  • Service Project Materials
  • Community Activities
  • Programming

More Info

Service Learning trips are meant to offer your students a deep dive into a specific topic. They combine immersive learning experiences with hands-on service opportunities.

In partnership with The Center for Restorative Justice in Pasadena.

While many people think of the South when they think of the history of Civil Rights, Southern California has its own rich history.

Led by our Expert Guide, John Williams, who has decades of experience teaching and sharing on this topic through the lens of faith and history.

Find out more at servicelearning.youthworks.com

Organizations we've partnered with in LA County, CA