From October to March, we periodically host planting events throughout greater Los Angeles. We are planting microforests in urban areas, using California native plants. This method increases success while reducing long-term water usage. Volunteers are welcome to help add beauty and nature to Los Angeles!
Help with various charity and community event projects. We do an annual 1-5K event each year that focuses on children and we always need help before the event and on the day of the event.
Projects include help with meetings, community outreach, event planning and decorating, organizing donations, office assistance, building maintenance, social media engagement, fundraising efforts, and more.
We need volunteers to work with students K-12. We can accommodate individual volunteers and small and large groups. Our volunteer opportunities are generally one-day events, and we have several dates to choose from. Volunteers are invited to participate as often as they would like! We offer formal training to help you feel prepared to work…
Braille Challenge is a national braille reading and writing competition for students in first through twelfth grades in the United States and Canada. The program encourages and rewards braille literacy, and a large number of volunteers are required. While digital tools are helpful, braille is the gold standard and critically important for academic achievement in…
We will need volunteers to lead and assist with events and activities for international travelers at our hostel.
Co-actors are peer role models – participating alongside those with autism and other disabilities serving as a friend, classmate, and creative partner. Co-actors with The Miracle Project will be trained in Elaine Hall’s “Inclusion from WithIn” methodology and might have the opportunity to perform with The Miracle Project in live productions or on film. We…
Be amongst the hustle and bustle of a farmers’ market while connecting with community members dropping off their food scraps. You’ll be monitoring for contamination of non-compostable materials, assisting with logging drop-off metrics, and generally being a welcoming compost host! You’ll be stationed at the LA Compost booth under a pop-up canopy within the farmers’…
Compost Hub Support volunteers can anticipate getting moderately dirty and sweaty, but loving every minute. You will enjoy chatting with your Compost Manager and fellow volunteers while turning a compost pile or bin. These events take place at our network of sites which include LA County’s most cherished green spaces including community gardens, urban farms,…
Our end of season 5K provides a tangible sense of accomplishment to participants. To celebrate and make the experience one to remember, there are many opportunities to get involved. Tasks include: Check-In / Registration; Activity Stations; Start / Finish Line Support; Water Stop; and Running Buddy, where we invite family members and/or trusted friends to…