Volunteer with LA Compost


Explore volunteer opportunities spanning LA's diverse neighborhoods, conveniently available throughout the week. Turn your time into a real impact on your community and our planet.

Curious about what to expect when volunteering? Watch this video to find out!

Two 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.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions:

  • Yes! For corporate groups, find more info on our Corporate Partnerships page. If you’re with a school, church, or community organization email elena@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.

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