2026 Volunteer Appreciation Awards
Each year, School on Wheels recognizes outstanding volunteers who go above and beyond in support of our students. Our Volunteer Appreciation Awardees embody the heart of our mission, showing compassion, …
Volunteers of the Year – 2025
Congratulations to our Volunteers of the Year! David Lopez Being able to work with a student on a subject they struggle with in particular and seeing them express that ever …
Volunteers of the Month – August 2026
Julia Tepper What motivated your to start volunteering with School on Wheels?I was motivated to start volunteering at School on Wheels to become more embedded and involved in my community. …
Volunteers of the Month – July 2026
Laura Willbanks What advice would you give to a new volunteer at School on Wheels?Stick with it! Consistency can make a tremendous difference in a student’s academic journey. Many students …
Volunteers of the Month – June 2026
Davi Chen What motivated you to start volunteering at School on Wheels?I wanted to support students who may not always have consistent academic help. School on Wheels stood out to …
Volunteers of the Month – May 2026
Angad Singh What motivated you to start volunteering at School on Wheels?I’ve always been passionate about education. Growing up, it was a central value in my family, something that was …
Volunteers of the Month – March 2026
Dylan Senske What motivated you to start volunteering at School on Wheels?Education has always been something I value deeply, and I believe that consistent encouragement and support can help students …
Volunteers of the Month – February 2026
Fred Burgess What motivated you to start volunteering at School on Wheels?I visited a shelter and was introduced to the program. When I retired, I signed up as a tutor …
Volunteers of the Month – December 2025
Jared Mazzaschi What motivated you to start volunteering at School on Wheels?I liked the idea of helping out a kid that might not have a ton of stability in his/her …
Volunteers of the Month – October 2025
Priyal Upadhyaya What motivated you to start volunteering at School on Wheels?Moving to Los Angeles was a big shift in my life. Starting from scratch, I was looking for something …