May 2026 Community Garden Day at an Elementary School

Volunteer with Garden School Foundation and come get your hands dirty at our next Community Garden Day on May 2nd!

Why: Our volunteers play a vital role in the work that we do at GSF. Your volunteer efforts help keep our gardens beautiful and edible throughout the school year. Your hard work makes it possible for our students to enjoy the garden and harvest herbs and veggies year-round for cooking classes. Our volunteers not only enhance the educational experience of our students but also help share the magical world of gardening with kids and their families across LA.  

Who: Garden School Foundation provides in-depth garden-based education to youth at Title I schools in Los Angeles, strengthening connections between food justice, environmental awareness, and community health. 

• mulching
• watering
• weeding
• clearing
• planting beds
• pruning trees
• raking
• sign painting
• and more!
• We'll break at 12:00 PM to share a light lunch provided by our partners at Sprouts! 

• Volunteers should wear close-toe shoes and loose, comfy clothes that are school-appropriate.
• We encourage volunteers to bring their own water bottles and sun protection.
• We'll provide all the necessary tools and supplies. You don't need any gardening experience to participate - just a willingness to dig in and get those hands dirty!
• We'll be in the garden rain or shine!
• The garden is location is is your confirmation email. There is ample street parking by the school. GSF will have a table set up in front of the school where we will check you in and ask you to sign our Volunteer Waiver.
• Age Requirements: 
  • Volunteers aged 16-17 can come alone to the events as long as a parent/guardian has signed our volunteer waiver on their behalf in advance.
  • Reach out to us if this waiver is needed.
  • A printed signed copy of the waiver must be brought by all volunteers aged 16-17 if they are attending the event without a guardian, or the volunteer is unable to participate. 

Have Questions or Need Accommodation? Email the Opportunity Coordinator below.  

This opportunity is managed by an L.A. Works partner, Garden School Foundation.

All volunteers participating in this volunteer opportunity are expected to adhere to the health and safety guidelines outlined here: /www.laworks.com/health-and-safety  

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