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 – 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 …
Volunteers of the Month – September 2025
Sandra Incontro What motivated you to start volunteering at School on Wheels?I saw an article on the LA times and it was founded from someone at USC which is my …
Volunteers of the Month – August 2025
Sascha Salazar What motivated you to start volunteering at School on Wheels?I got motivated to volunteer at School on Wheels after graduating university and finding myself wanting to give back …
Volunteers of the Month – July 2025
Bruce Shaffer What motivated you to start volunteering at School on Wheels?I’ve been a math tutor for a long time, but I wanted to reach kids who most likely couldn’t …
Volunteers of the Month – June 2025
Francesca Macrae What motivated you to start volunteering at School on Wheels?In one word: rewarding. I definitely do not tutor for recognition, but it means a lot that something I …