Volunteer with LA Compost

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Watch & learn what to expect when volunteering:

Ways to Volunteer:

Farmers’ Market Food Scrap Drop Offs:

Be amongst the hustle and bustle of a farmers' market while connecting with community members dropping off their food scraps. You'll be monitoring for contamination of non-compostable materials, assisting with logging drop-off metrics, and generally being a welcoming compost host!

You'll leave feeling: Connected and energized.

Activity level: Low to moderate.

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Compost Hub Support:

Compost Hub Support volunteers can anticipate getting moderately dirty and sweaty, but loving every minute. You will enjoy chatting with your Compost Manager and fellow volunteers while turning a compost pile or bin. These events take place at our network of sites, which include LA County's most cherished green spaces, including community gardens, urban farms, and parks.

You'll leave feeling: As if you got in a mild to moderate workout (hello, endorphins!) and like you learned a lot about composting!

Activity level: Moderate to high.

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Volunteer Appreciation Program

We love our volunteers! We offer opportunities for volunteers to be recognized and celebrated as part of our volunteer appreciation program. Learn more about this program by clicking here.

What our volunteers have to say…

  • "I enjoy meeting and learning from like-minded humans who are just as passionate as I am about using regenerative practices to help restore ecosystems."

    Vanessa Meyers, North East LA Volunteer

  • "I enjoy seeing the people come to empty their scraps into the bins and that they are grateful for LA Compost and being there for them to make a difference.”

    Terry Taylor, Wellington Square Farmers’ Market Volunteer

  • "Everyone at LA Compost is so inclusive and upbeat that makes me want to come back the following week"

    Naydelin Chimil, Silver Lake Farmers' Market Volunteer

  • "Cottonwood is a beautiful place. One of my favorite things about volunteering there is the potlucks we organize every few months!"

    Grace Albers Smith, Compost Champion

  • "One of my favorite LA Compost memories was smashing (and composting) pumpkins last year after Halloween—a lot of folks showed up, it was cathartic, silly, and fun, and Maggie's playlist was exquisite."

    Rachel Jones, Compost Champion

  • "A favorite experience of mine volunteering with LA Compost is getting to sift the finished compost in the shade while yapping with the other volunteers."

    Miguel, 2025 Compost Champion.

  • "One of my favorite memories is when there was a sawdust delivery at Griffith. We had to put on goggles + masks and try to make a neat pile. We couldn't stop laughing the whole time because of how silly it was."

    Anna Olson, Compost Champion

  • "My favorite memory is seeing people return week after week, after I showed them how easy it is to make a small change in their waste routine."

    Zachary Robert, Compost Champion

  • Yes! For corporate groups, find more info on our Corporate Partnerships page. If you’re with a community group, church, or nonprofit, email volunteer@lacompost.org to get started.

  • Minors aged 16 and up are welcome to volunteer with signed parent consent. Sign up for the volunteer event, complete the e-waiver, and email volunteer@lacompost.org to let us know you’ve completed the waiver with parent consent.

    Some of our volunteer event locations may not be well suited for minors younger than 16. If you’re a parent interested in bringing younger children, please email us (volunteer@lacompost.org) so we can guide you to the most appropriate option.

  • Yes! Please contact us at volunteer@lacompost.org.

  • We have a comprehensive volunteer appreciation program that includes events and recognition for achieving specific milestones in volunteering. Learn more by clicking here.

  • Yes! Please contact your employer or use the volunteer matching database at your company to sign up.

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