The charming George F Canyon Nature Center needs a variety of volunteers to staff the center or help with special events. The Nature Center is located on Palos Verdes Drive East, just south of Palos Verdes Drive North. The hours required are minimal; here’s your chance to make a difference with a small amount of…
Help with wildlife monitoring requirements by conducting weekly surveys from November through March. Through this experience, you will be adept at reading signs for wild coyote, gray fox, and red fox. Data will be reported to the Conservancy electronically. We ask that volunteers attend four training workshops and commit to conducting weekly surveys along specific…
Participate in the education program, helping to guide nature walks as well as reaching out to youth in the classroom. The Third-Grade Naturalist program consists of a four-part, in-class educational unit covering local ecology, native plants, geology, history, Native-American culture, mammals, reptiles, birds and insects. The program culminates in a field trip to a local…
Help with seed germination, plant propagation, transplanting seedlings, sorting and cleaning seed, and removing weeds from plant containers. (Minimum one-month commitment)
Engage in a multitude of tasks but primarily helps maintain our Food Pantry, which is one of our primary resources for our clients. After a client meets with a case manager and is given a referral, an FRC Aide prepares a bag of groceries (along with other items they may need such as a hygiene…
Help develop a child’s vocabulary, grammar, and social skills. You could be assigned up to five children per week. Must have medical proof of recent TB Test as well as proof of vaccinations. Background check and commitment to at least 2-3 hours a week and 3 months of service required.
Help with educational programs, fundraising, office projects, IT, food preparation, merchandise.
Assist during our sails as a deckhand or crew member. You can also assist with dockside support. There is constant demand in the following areas: general boat maintenance – sanding, oiling, painting, cleaning the vessels; repair and upgrades – canvas/sails, carpentry, plumbing, mechanical and electrical projects.
The Executive Assistant will provide administrative support to important Fundraising and Development activities, leading to increased donations to fund the animal care at our hospital. You’ll report directly to the Director of Development, and will be based out of our Fundraising & Development Office in the heart of downtown Los Angeles; there may be some…
Assist the husbandry staff with husbandry tasks and patient care. Report to the staff shift lead(s) on their scheduled shift as well as the Husbandry Manager. This role is on-site at the hospital in San Pedro.