Volunteer Opportunities

 

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Vision Statement

The Volunteer Program provides an avenue by which the City and its citizens can work together to achieve the goals and objectives set forth in the Strategic Plan. Volunteerism allows residents to contribute time and skills in various ways to the community, enriching their lives as well as the lives of others.

Current Volunteer Opportunities

Position

Applications

 Adaptive Sports

Bartlett Senior Center

Early Childhood Education

Famers' Market

Fire Auxiliary

James Armstrong Theater

Madrona Marsh - Reception Area

   Madrona Marsh - Preserve Entrance    

Torrance Art Museum 

Torrance Theatre Company

Youth Sports

Adaptive Sports Application

Bartlett Senior Center Application

Early Childhood Education Application

Farmers' Market Volunteer Application 

Fire Auxiliary Application

Theatre Usher: James Armstrong Theatre

Madrona Ambassador: Reception Application

   Marsh Ambassador: Preserve Entrance Application   

Torrance Art Museum Application

Torrance Theater Company Application

Youth Sports Application 

Volunteer Program Objectives

  • Supplement and compliment existing citywide programs
  • Extend services and initiate new and innovative programs that could not be otherwise provided
  • Empower volunteers with the opportunity to gain public awareness of the operations of a public agency
  • Enable the public with the means to provide more input in the development of their community
  • Provide positive opportunities for volunteers to utilize their talents in a constructive manner while fulfilling  their own needs
  • Enable volunteers with an avenue to gain knowledge and experience
  • Develop and enhance a greater understanding and appreciation between City staff and volunteers
  • Extend a sense of pride and purpose to all participants

Volunteer Opportunities

If you are looking to get more involved in your community, we encourage you to read  through our volunteer opportunity descriptions below to determine which volunteer opportunity fits your interests and schedule.

When you have determined the volunteer opportunity that suits you best, click on the application link and complete our online application.

PLEASE NOTE: If you are 18 or older, you will need to clear a Live Scan background check to volunteer. 

The City covers the cost of this background check.

If you have questions regarding our volunteer programs, please email Volunteers@TorranceCA.Gov.

Student Volunteers

Complete your Service hours with the City of Torrance!

Would you like to help create and learn about different habitats? Help us remove non-native plants, replace them with locally grown native plants, and pick up trash left at the Preserve. Soon, the work you will have done will attract many birds, butterflies, and other insects.

Open to all ages; participants 14 years and under must be accompanied by an adult and all participants 18 and under must have a waiver signed by a parent or legal guardian. Participants must arrive on time and wear close-toed shoes.

Contact Us

3231 Torrance Blvd., Torrance, CA 90503
Office Hours: Monday - Friday, closed every other Friday
7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Volunteer Program: (310) 618-2967

City Hall Map: click here