Academic tutoring, mentorship, and meaningful connection — designed by UCLA students to help young learners keep moving forward.
Our purpose
The student is more than their circumstances.
School, curiosity, and future goals matter during challenging times. PALS at UCLA aims to support pediatric students and their families through accessible academic help and encouraging mentorship.
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A child's illness should never become their entire identity. Learning and possibility deserve a place alongside care.
PALS is a student-led organization. Hospital-based services will begin only after partner approval.
About PALS
Every student deserves room to keep growing.
Pediatric Academic Leaders at UCLA brings together UCLA students who believe that learning, encouragement, and human connection matter even during difficult times.
“A child's illness should never become their entire identity. Education, curiosity, and future goals deserve a place alongside care.”
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Our mission
Support children and teens through free academic tutoring, homework guidance, reading, mentorship, and college preparation.
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Our approach
Match student volunteers with learners by subject and available session times, while collaborating with partner institutions on safe, appropriate procedures.
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Who we serve
Our programs are designed for pediatric learners whose education may be disrupted by health-related challenges, subject to each partner's eligibility and referral requirements.
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Our community
UCLA undergraduates from diverse majors share their knowledge, patience, and enthusiasm for service.
Get involved
Membership & Eligibility
We're building a thoughtful community of Bruins committed to reliable service and lasting impact.
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UCLA student
Active UCLA undergraduate status, with students from any major welcome to express interest.
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Academic standing
Our proposed volunteer eligibility guideline includes a minimum cumulative 3.0 GPA, subject to final program policies.
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Screening & training
Hospital-specific approval, volunteer screening, orientation, and child-safety training will be required before any real assignment.
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Commitment
We value reliability, respectful communication, patience, and genuine enthusiasm for helping students learn.
Volunteer applications are not open through this website yet.
Leadership
UCLA Executive Board
Student leadership guiding PALS programming, operations, and partnerships.
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Sarina PeyrowFounder & President
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VP of ProgramsLeadership role
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VP of OperationsLeadership role
Additional leadership information will be added as it is confirmed.
PALS Virtual Tutoring Program
Registration is not yet open for families. Test this flow with fictional details only; submissions do not create appointments or send emails.
Internal workflow preview
Volunteer & board dashboard
Try adding a tutor's availability, then open Book a session to see matching times update instantly. Sample data is stored in this browser tab only.
Volunteer availability
Each shift creates one tutoring opening. Volunteers can support all programs or select a specialty.
Board overview
A sample of the schedule information board members would manage.
Hospital pilot
CHLA — proposed virtual pilot
Session length
30 minutes + 5-minute transition
Volunteer shifts
0 shifts
Current bookings
0 sample bookings
Confirmation method
Animal name + unique session code
Zoom flow illustration
Supervised waiting room → breakout rooms
A human host verifies the animal and code before placing each student with an available tutor. Breakout rooms are managed by the host; this preview does not create Zoom meetings.
Waiting roomHost checks session code and attendance
Room ATutor 1 + verified learner
Room BTutor 2 + verified learner
Host controlSupervision, assistance, and closing rooms
