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Urban regenerative free farm needs your help! Plant & harvest at our Farm & Food Gardens with residents of affordable & permanent supportive housing

On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Santa Monica, CA
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  • Details

    Start Date:
    May 19, 2026, 10:00 AM PDT
    End Date:
    March 1, 2027, 1:00 PM PST
    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime), Weekends (daytime)
    Time Commitment:
    A few hours
    Commitment Details:
    2 hours per volunteering engagement, with the possibility of longer term volunteering time
    Recurrence:
    One time only
    Volunteers Needed:
    12
    Cause Areas:
    Environment & Sustainability, Housing & Homelessness, Hunger, Food Security, Poverty, Volunteering
    Benefits:
    Training Provided
    Good For:
    Teens, Public Groups, Age 55+, International Volunteers, Private Corporate Groups
    Age Requirement:
    16+

    Description

    Urban regenerative free farm needs your help! Plant & harvest at our Farm & Food Gardens with residents of affordable & permanent supportive housing

    Join our Team at our Growing Hope Gardens regenerative farm in Santa Monica, or help maintain food-growing planters at nearby affordable and permanent supportive housing communities.

    our temporary entrance gate at

    1933, 20th Street, Santa Monica, CA. 9040 Please text ‭ (424) 330-5382‬ when you arrive at the gate

    Volunteers will assist with planting, watering, weeding, and harvesting to support resident access to fresh, healthy food. No experience needed-just a willingness to get your hands in the soil and support community well-being!

    When

    Tuesdays, 10:30am-1pm (Farm & Resident Food Gardens)

    Wednesday 1-3pm (Free Farmers Market)

    Saturdays, 10:30am-1pm (Farm only)

    Sunday (every other week) in North Hills. For address and details email ivan@growinghopegardens.org

    Where

    1933, 20th Street, Santa Monica, CA 90404, Text (424) 330-5382 to open gate.

    Important note: We kindly recommend parking at Virginia Avenue Park or using metered parking along Pico Blvd.

    Additional Details:

    • Children are welcome with their caretakers. Teens drop-off is possible with prior arrangement.
    • Wear closed-toe shoes, sun protection, long pants, and bring your water bottle & smiles!
    • Restrooms, additional parking and EV charging are available across the street at Virginia Avenue Park.

    To stay updated about www.growinghopegardens.org ’s activities, follow instagram.com/growinghopegardens

    Come garden with us and make a direct impact on food access for local under resourced residents.

    Private Group Details:

    • Group Size Range: 1 - 50+
    • Volunteering Group gatherings can be held at our farm & Resident Food Gardens

    Watch our video to learn more: Composting at the Farm /Santa Monica Brew Works

    Location

    On-site

    Growing Hope Gardens Farm

    1933 20th St, Santa Monica, CA 90404, USA
    Directions

    Thanks for inquiring about volunteering with us! No need for further signup, just come by.

    We welcome volunteers at the farm every

    Tuesday and Saturday, from 10 AM to 12 PM

    Wednesday 1-3 PM,

    Sunday (every other week) 10-noon in North Hills. For address and details email ivan@growinghopegardens.org

    Help with planting vegetable seedlings, mulching, composting, watering, pruning, and harvesting at our organic urban farm.

    On Tuesdays, volunteers also have the option to join our garden team at the nearby Resident Food Gardens to help care for and maintain affordable housing and shelter communal garden beds.

    WHERE: 1933, 20th Street, Santa Monica, CA. 90404 TEXT (424) 330-5382

    Important note: We kindly recommend parking at Virginia Avenue Park or using metered parking along Pico Blvd.

    Additional Details:

    • Children are welcome with their caretakers. Teens (14 and up) drop-off is possible with prior arrangement.
    • Wear closed-toe shoes, long pants, and bring your water bottle & smile!
    • Restrooms, additional parking and EV charging are available across the street at Virginia Avenue Park.

    To stay updated about www.growinghopegardens.org ’s activities, follow instagram.com/growinghopegardens

    See you at Farm!

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    Instructions:

    Thank you so much for inquiring to volunteer with us! We welcome volunteers at the farm every:

    Tuesday and Saturday, from 10 AM to 12 PM

    Wednesday 1-3 PM,

    Sunday (every other week) 10-noon in North Hills. For address and details email ivan@growinghopegardens.org

    Help with planting vegetable seedlings, mulching, composting, watering, pruning, and harvesting at our organic urban farm.

    On Tuesdays, volunteers also have the option to join our garden team at the nearby Resident Food Gardens to help care for and maintain affordable housing and shelter communal garden beds.

    WHERE: 1933, 20th Street, Santa Monica, CA. 90404 TEXT (424) 330-5382

    Important note: We kindly recommend parking at Virginia Avenue Park or using metered parking along Pico Blvd.

    Additional Details:

    • Children are welcome with their caretakers. Teens (14 and up) drop-off is possible with prior arrangement.
    • Wear closed-toe shoes, long pants, and bring your water bottle & smile!
    • Restrooms, additional parking and EV charging are available across the street at Virginia Avenue Park.

    To stay updated about www.growinghopegardens.org ’s activities, follow instagram.com/growinghopegardens

    See you at Farm!

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