Volunteer Project Catalog

City of Santa Monica

The Adopt-A-Stop program encourages Big Blue Bus (BBB) riders, local businesses, or civic organizations to “adopt” a local BBB stop to maintain, keep clean, and care for. BBB wants to empower “Adopters” to feel a sense of ownership and pride in their local BBB stop.

Farmers Market

Individuals who are enthusiastic about Farmers Markets, small farms, locally grown produce and community engagement are encouraged to apply. Markets typically have two volunteer shifts: 7:30am to 11:00am and 10:30am to 2:00pm and will be outdoors, assisting with providing customer information, collection of paperwork and general operations at one of four Farmers Market sites. Market locations are: Sunday Main Street (Main and Ocean Park Blvd), Wednesday and Saturday Downtown Santa Monica (Arizona Ave. between 2nd and 4th St.), Saturday Pico (Virginia Ave. Park on Pico and 22nd St.) Volunteer placement determined as need arises. Requirements: Must be age 18 or older LiveScan background check (cost covered if selected)

Community Gardens

Join us to volunteer in the Community Gardens! Opportunities include weekday garden workdays (Mon-Wed mornings; Thur afternoons), assisting at Saturday morning events, joining the Orchard Care Crew (every 1st Saturday), or doing general garden maintenance. Requirements: - free Live Scan fingerprint background check - free, online Mandated Reporter Training (If selected opportunity includes working with children)