In 2001, several UCLA students took action in creating a non profit organization that embodied the characteristics of selflessness, inspiration, and leadership. Through collaborative efforts with Volunteers of America, the Mentorship Program at UCLA took the large youth community residing in the government-subsidized apartments of North Hollywood and brought them under their guidance.

 

Mentorship is now an entirely student run year-long program that facilitates one-on-one relationships between student volunteers at UCLA and children from these underserved communities in North Hollywood.​​ Mentors act to support and empower their mentees to further discover and follow their passions, gain a greater understanding of the world around them, and pursue higher education. By the creation and preservation of these meaningful relationships, Mentorship has withstood 20 years of life and continues to grow.