OVF Volunteers Wanted

Below is a list of positions OVF currently needs filled. In addition to the contact information provided in each listing, more details about any of these positions can obtained by Contacting Us.

LAS DORADAS CHILDREN'S CENTER

The volunteers at the Las Doradas Children's Center in Venice are looking for someone with the time, interest and knowledge about vegetable gardening to join them in cultivating the vegetable garden with the Center's preschoolers They have already established five, 4' x 10' raised beds which they have cultivated over the past several years with the children. The volunteers meet with the children one day a week for approximately two hours. The program encompasses a wide range of activities, from teaching about plant growth to hands-on planting and sowing.
 
Las Doradas is part of the Neighborhood Youth Association, which offers programs to benefit at risk youth from low income families in the Venice area. It is located two blocks west of Lincoln Blvd and north of California Avenue on Pleasant View.
 
Anyone who is interested and can dedicate time on a consistent basis should contact April Palmer at (310) 306-0318.
 
This is NOT an OVF sponsored event and will not earn OVF community hours.

COMPOSTERS

OVF is always looking for dedicated volunteers to help with our composting program. The Composting Group meets every Saturday morning at 9:00 AM at the compost bins. Workcalls generally last no more than 1 hour. Come and help OVF keep our piles going and meet new friends.