Food Scraps Collection: LA River Farmers' Market
Volunteer to collect and sort food scraps at the LA River farmers' market to support local composting efforts
As a volunteer, you’ll be right in the action, collecting food scraps from market-goers—the first step in a crucial process that turns waste into nutrient-rich compost. These scraps, gathered at local markets, are then processed at nearby green parks or gardens. Throughout your shift, you'll be guided by an experienced LA Compost staff member, who will act as your Compost Manager, offering insights and helping you share the benefits of composting with the public. The best part is that during your volunteer shift, you can take some time to shop at the market. Join us and be part of the composting movement that's transforming LA—one food scrap at a time!
ABOUT ACTIVITY: As a volunteer, you’ll play a hands-on role in guiding market-goers through composting, ensuring their food scraps are clean of stickers, compostable, and ready to be turned into nutrient-rich compost. You’ll monitor for contamination, assist with tracking data, and serve as a friendly, welcoming host to our composting community.
SUMMER VOLUNTEER ACCOMMODATIONS: Here's how we're making sure our volunteers are comfortable and staying safe during their time with us.
• Fresh Water Access: We'll be providing cold, fresh water to all of our volunteers to help them stay hydrated. Feel free to bring your reusable water bottles to stay eco-friendly! • Regular Breaks: Volunteers are encouraged to take hourly breaks with our staff to recharge and prevent heat exhaustion. • Shady Activities: We'll be prioritizing activities in the shade as much as possible to keep everyone cool and comfortable.
Please note that we are automatically canceling volunteer events if the temperature exceeds 105°F.
MORE INFO: • You'll be stationed at the LA Compost booth under a pop-up canopy within the farmers' market. There will also be seating available. • You may be asked to assist with moving filled bins of material weighing 60+ pounds. We always offer team lifts; you will never be asked to lift bins if you prefer not to. • No prior composting experience is needed; everyone is welcome! • There is a porta potty on site • If you sign up, please show up! We rely on volunteers like you to achieve our mission. • We’ll follow up with details via email, so be sure to provide your best contact email when signing up.
AGE REQUIREMENT: This volunteer activity is best suited for volunteers aged 16 and up. Minors under 16 should come accompanied by a parent or guardian unless other arrangements are made. Contact [email protected] for more information.
IMPORTANT:
VOLUNTEER WAIVER: Please make sure you have signed the volunteer waiver. You can access the e-waiver at https://www.lacompost.org/waiver
CODE OF CONDUCT: All volunteers are expected to adhere to our volunteer code of conduct. Please visit https://www.lacompost.org/codeofconduct to review.
AGREEMENT TO PARTNER OUTREACH: This event is hosted in partnership with California Climate Action Corps, a program of California
