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.

City of Santa Monica

Join the City of Santa Monica, Public Landscape Division, in celebrating Arbor Day 2025 as we plant 18 trees on the Olympic Blvd median. Trees planted will be a mix of California native species such as the Valley Oak, Coast Live Oak, Torrey Pine and Western Sycamore. There will be a brief speech on the importance of Arbor Day, the reading of a proclamation and a training on proper tree planting. Tree planting takes place on April 24, 2025. Please arrive by 8:45am, event starts at 9am promptly. The event will conclude at 12pm. Meeting Details: Meet at the corner of 16th St and Olympic Blvd. There is paid street parking nearby. Nearest public parking lot is near the Memorial Park Gymnasium. Carpooling/ public transit is encouraged. What to Bring to Volunteer: • Closed-toed shoes • Clothes you don’t mind getting dirty in • Please bring your own refillable water bottle. • Recommended: Gardening-type gloves. We will have a limited number available to borrow. Note: Due to the location of this event, all volunteers must be 18+ years old.

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)

Library

Work in the bookstore, raise funds, and build awareness about the Library.

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)