GIVE BACK
Find beach cleanups, habitat restoration and other hands-on ways to help the community.
CURRENTLY VERIFIED
Volunteer activities are organized by the organizations listed. Check the organizer's official information for current details, registration and requirements.
Explore the recurring volunteer programs below or check back as new opportunities are verified.
ONGOING PROGRAMS
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Organized by Surfrider Foundation South Bay Chapter
Monthly public cleanups rotate among South Bay beaches and focus on removing litter and documenting pollution.
Registration: Required
Time: No minimum; volunteers may participate for about 30 minutes or stay for the full cleanup.
Provided: The chapter provides gloves and trash bags.
Organized by Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy
Hands-on volunteer days help restore native habitat at Conservancy sites through activities such as weeding, planting and watering.
Registration: Required
Organized by South Bay Parkland Conservancy
Year-round volunteer opportunities support native-habitat restoration and related ecological projects at South Bay sites.
VIEW DETAILS →Organized by City of Torrance
Short-term volunteers help remove non-native plants, install locally grown native plants and pick up trash at the preserve.
Registration: Required
Age: Open to all ages.
Parent / guardian: Participants age 14 and under must be accompanied by an adult.
Bring: Wear closed-toed shoes and bring drinks and snacks.
Organized by Heal the Bay
An all-ages monthly beach cleanup held at a different Los Angeles County beach each month.
Registration: Required
Age: All ages.
Time: 10:00 a.m. to noon on the third Saturday of each month except December.
Locations rotate across Los Angeles County. Check the organizer for the current location; a South Bay date is not currently listed here.
Organized by Volunteer Center South Bay Harbor Long Beach
Community programs address food insecurity, education inequality, youth wellness and restorative justice. Confirm current roles and requirements with the Volunteer Center.
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Organized by International Bird Rescue
Volunteer with rescued aquatic birds. Application and orientation required; see official eligibility and opportunities.
Registration: Required
Age: Volunteers must be 18 or older.
Organized by Marine Mammal Care Center Los Angeles
Explore volunteer opportunities supporting marine mammal rehabilitation and ocean conservation. See official roles, eligibility and application status.
Registration: Required
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