Volunteer Opportunities

General Information

Volunteers play an important role in the City of Ventura. By contributing their time, energy, and talents, volunteers support a wide variety of programs and services. From beach clean-ups, to coaching, to leading historical tours, and delivering meals to seniors, volunteers make a huge difference in our community!

City Volunteer Opportunities

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Helpers at the Community Gardens

The City of Ventura is regularly seeking volunteers ages 16 and older, to assist in maintaining our beautiful community gardens at Cornucopia, Kellogg and/or Westpark sites. Community service hours are available to students and groups. Weekdays 9 am to 5 pm.

Questions? Contact

  1. Tom Musgrove
    Recreation Coordinator
    Email
    805-654-7706

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Leo Robbins Community Sailing Center

The City of Ventura is looking for volunteers, ages 14 and older, to assist in maintaining our sailing and kayaking equipment at the Leo Robbins Community Sailing Center (at the south end of Pierpont Blvd.). Scheduled the 1st Friday of every month from 10 am - 12:30 pm. Community service hours are available to students.

Questions? Contact

  1. Tyler Young
    Recreation Coordinator
    Email
    805-658-4705

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Rose Garden Pruning at the Park

The City of Ventura is regularly seeking volunteers ages 16 and older, to assist in maintaining our beautiful rose gardens (pruning) at the Historic Olivas Adobe and Barranca Vista Park sites in Ventura. Community service hours are available to students and groups. (10 is the maximum number of volunteers for each scheduled project)

Question? Contact

  1. Gina Reyes
    Recreation Coordinator
    Email
    805-658-4728

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Senior Nutrition Program & Home Delivered Meals

The City of Ventura is regularly seeking volunteers to help prep, serve and/or deliver food to our Senior Nutrition Program participants. Volunteer shifts are typically between 8:30 am - 2:30 pm daily, excluding weekends and holidays.

Questions? Contact

  1. Cheryl Bucklin
    Recreation Coordinator
    Email
    805-654-7557

Volunteers

Volunteers in Policing (VIP)

Volunteers are an essential component to the Ventura Police Department’s Community Problem Oriented Policing efforts. Volunteers have an opportunity to learn about law enforcement and help improve law enforcement services. Be part of a community program concerned with the common good and well-being of the city we all love.

For more information visit the Ventura Police Department’s Volunteers in Policing Webpage.

Partnership Volunteer Opportunities

California Coastal Cleanup Day

Saturday, September 23, 2023, is California Coastal Cleanup Day. The largest annual volunteer event in the nation. Celebrate by registering for one of our monthly beach cleanups listed below on September 23, or visit the CA Coastal Cleanup website for more locations across the state:

Important Note: Participants must also sign the California Coastal Cleanup Day Liability Waiver in addition to the City’s waiver.

Questions? Contact

  1. Tom Musgrove
    Recreation Coordinator
    Email
    805-654-7706

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Marina Park/Beach Cleanup with Ventura Suburban Kiwanis Club

The Ventura Suburban Kiwanis Club hosts events on the 2nd Saturday every other month from 9 - 11 am at the popular Marina Park to help clean up one of our busiest local beaches!

Questions? Contact

  1. Tom Musgrove
    Recreation Coordinator
    Email
    805-654-7706

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Promenade Beachfront Cleanup with Surfrider Foundation

The Ventura County Chapter of the Surfrider Foundation hosts events on the 4th Saturday every month from 9 - 11 am at the Ventura Promenade beachfront to help clean up one of our most prominent beaches!

Questions? Contact

  1. Tom Musgrove
    Recreation Coordinator
    Email
    805-654-7706