Working at Volunteers of America in Los Angeles, CA: 3 Employee Job Reviews by Real Employee working in Los Angeles, CA Area

"I've worked for VOA for a little less than 1 year. The on-boarding process took about a month, which was longer than I expected. I enjoy working for my team, however the company itself is very old school and micromanage teams outside of the corporate office. For example, my direct supervisor doesn't have permission to allow me to WFH. When the pandemic first started, they still wanted us to work from the office. I never receive emails directly from the CEO, even during the pandemic. All emails were sent to higher supervisors and instructed to distribute. During the BLM movement the company stated they couldn't take a political stance because of their donors. VOA serves A LOT of people of color and it was very unfortunate they felt BLM was a political issue."

"My experience with my first supervisor, Karen Castro was absolutely positive. I had the chance to be part of the internal audit team to prepare the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA) annual audit, since VOALA receives federal funding through its grants."

What do you like about working at Volunteers of America?

"I like the flexibility of the job, and I appreciate the company's mission and dedication to serving others."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"If you are a college graduate, it's pretty easy to get a job at Volunteers of America. Just talk about its values and missions and how they make you want to work there."

What don't you like about working at Volunteers of America?

"I work in a windowless office right by a cemetery. I have little to no social interaction every day. I speak to my boss primarily through e-mail and she only responds to things she wants to respond to. Everyone in the office is BORED OUT OF THEIR MINDS. I'm able to get away with way too many things at work (watching TV, going on Facebook, going in late every day) and no one is there to keep me accountable. My boss can't even keep herself accountable and sometimes misses meetings when she says she will be there. She's kindof a dud. Ok, she's really a dud. The company has such a high-turnover rate, as does my position in particular. I don't feel that my job is of any value at all."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"I would make sure my employees felt valued and appreciated. I would address all questions and issues and would be receptive to constructive criticism."