To create an “Emerald Necklace” natural infrastructure network of green spaces (parks and trails) in underserved areas throughout the Los Angeles Basin, connecting the Mountains to the Sea and protecting urban communities from the threats of climate change.
Volunteers help with mulching, planting, weeding, cleaning up. Students! receive your community service credits – bring the appropriate paperwork and our Volunteer Stewardship Event Manager will sign it when the event is over.
Occasional, Weekly, Monthly
Teens, 55+, Adults, Child with Adult
Individuals, Families
Physical, Outdoor
None, On-site
Weekdays, Weekends
Office and Events
Other AMIGOS Volunteer opportunities include: administrative/office/marketing support, grant writing, park greening events, and special events.
Occasional
21+, 55+, Adults
Individuals
Indoor
On-site
Weekdays, Evenings, Weekends
Volunteer Groups
A BIG part of AMIGOS ability to create green space in our communities is Volunteer groups! They bring their muscle to help us plant trees, shrubs, mulch and provide clean up to keep our parks looking their best!
One-time, Occasional
Teens, 55+, Adults, Child with Adult
Groups (2-10), Groups (10+), Corporate Teams
Physical, Outdoor
None, On-site
Weekdays, Weekends
How you help
Volunteers help to design, build, and restore safe, beautiful parks and open spaces while enhancing human health, strengthening community life, and preserving the environment.
About us
Amigos de los Ríos (Amigos) is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization that creates vibrant communities by designing quality public environments. Our Urban Greening and advocacy work is in direct response to climate change. In collaboration with local governments, businesses and residents, Amigos de los Ríos strives to bring renewed life to urban neighborhoods within economically disadvantaged Southern Californian communities.
