Featured Volunteer Opportunities
Community Roots Garden
Community Roots Garden (Oxnard) is a volunteer-powered space dedicated to growing fresh produce for neighbors in need while fostering sustainability, education, and community care. Volunteers of all ages are welcome to help with planting, weeding, harvesting, and irrigation—no experience needed! Join us on Wednesdays or Saturdays to learn, share, and give back to the land and each other. Tools and water are provided—just bring a sunhat and sturdy shoes! Se habla español.
Food Forward
Food Forward fights food waste and hunger by rescuing fresh produce and distributing it to those in need across Ventura County. Volunteers can harvest fruit from backyard trees or recover surplus produce from farmers' markets, helping to provide nutritious food to the community. With flexible scheduling and opportunities in multiple locations, anyone can get involved—whether for a one-time event or ongoing service. Join the effort to reduce waste and nourish neighbors!
City of Ventura - Community Gardens
Cornucopia Community Garden in Ventura is a vibrant space where volunteers come together to grow food, care for the land, and support sustainability efforts. The garden hosts events like seasonal cleanups and composting programs, inviting community members of all ages to help with planting, weeding, and maintaining the space. Whether you're interested in hands-on gardening, composting, or simply giving back, there’s a place for everyone to get involved!
SEEAG’s Volunteer Workday, Petty Ranch
Join SEEAG for our monthly volunteer days at Petty Ranch in Saticoy, where we maintain the site for our Farm to Food Lab education program and community events. Volunteers help with gardening, weeding, composting, and infrastructure projects, with tasks varying each month. Volunteer days take place every third Thursday from 2:30 PM to 4:30 PM, and participants must be at least 16 years old. Come get your hands in the soil and support agricultural education! Volunteers will receive heirloom seeds and seedlings as a thank-you.
Sweet Wheel Farms is dedicated to providing fresh, pesticide-free food to underserved and food-insecure populations in Santa Barbara County. By volunteering, you can help them grow, harvest, and distribute nutritious food while supporting sustainable farming practices and education.
Sweet Wheel Farms
City Farm SLO is a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting health, community success, and environmental stewardship through farm-based education. The farm models regenerative and sustainable agricultural practices, giving volunteers the opportunity to learn about sustainable growing while engaging in hands-on activities such as planting, weeding, harvesting, and more. Volunteer days are offered on both weekdays and weekends, making it easy to get involved.
City Farm SLO
First Fruits Farm is a community-focused farm dedicated to growing fresh, nutritious produce while fostering connections between people, the land, and the local food system. Their mission is to support food security, promote sustainable farming practices, and celebrate the bounty of each season. Volunteers can get involved in a variety of ways—harvesting fresh produce for the community, working hands-on in the fields with irrigation, composting, weeding, and other farm tasks, or contributing behind the scenes with administrative support, marketing, and fundraising.
Firstfruits Farm SLO
Transitions Mental Health Association SLO
Growing Grounds Farm, located at 3740 Orcutt Road in San Luis Obispo, is dedicated to promoting wellness, community connection, and skill-building through therapeutic horticulture. The farm provides a supportive environment where individuals living with mental illness or other challenges can engage in meaningful agricultural work while learning sustainable farming practices. Volunteers are welcome to join individually or in small groups and help support farm activities alongside clients. No prior application is needed! Volunteer hours are Tuesday through Friday, from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM.