Join Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy and work alongside staff protecting important wildlife habitat by closing unauthorized trails! Tasks include trail maintenance, building fences, installing signage and more! No experience needed. This event is meeting at Portuguese Bend Reserve.

Please come prepared to work outdoors with sturdy closed-toed shoes, long pants, sun protection, a snack and water. Thank you for volunteering!

For further information and to sign up please visit:
http://pvplc.volunteerhub.com

Like to hike, ride your bike or horse? Want to help protect the Preserve, its habitat and wildlife? Become a Trail Watch Volunteer and make a difference on the trails!

– Get Certified: Attend 2, 4-hour training sessions (must sign up for and attend both Jan. 28th and Feb. 4th)
– Visit the preserve at least 4 hours a month
– Educate users in proper etiquette on marked trails
– Offer assistance to those who are lost, need water, etc.
– Submit reports online of what you see and hear

• Saturday January 28th, 9AM – 1PM
• Saturday February 4th, 9AM – 1PM

Ladera Linda Community Center
32201 Forrestal Drive
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275

This is an 18 and over volunteer opportunity, however, minors are welcome to sign up with a parent or guardian.

For further information and to sign up please visit:
http://pvplc.volunteerhub.com

Join Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy during their Outdoor Volunteer Day at Portuguese Bend Reserve. Open to all, no experience needed! They'll will be working on one of their many restoration sites to remove invasive weeds and plant/maintain native shrubs. Your work will help improve the land for people and wildlife alike!

This event will meet at the entrance of Portuguese Bend Reserve at the intersection of Crenshaw and Burrell Lane next to Del Cerro Park.

To sign up for this activity please visit:
http://pvplc.volunteerhub.com

As a Nature Center Docent, you will support open hours of George F. Canyon Nature Center (Fridays 1-4pm, Saturday, or Sunday 10am-4pm) for the public, sharing information about the exhibits and trail, along with continuing to expand knowledge on the local area. The Nature Center is a hub for visitors to learn more about efforts by the Land Conservancy, local ecology, geology and cultural history. Visitation at the site can vary between quiet with the occasional hiker to bustling with excitement for guided hikes, field trips, and other events.

Tasks include:
– Greet visitors, answer basic questions about Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy (PVPLC), preserve and local nature, or direct visitor to resources such as landmarks on the peninsula
– Assist with monthly projects around center like exhibit rotation, keeping information current in kiosk, light cleaning or gardening
– Assist with preparations for and implementing hikes and special events such as scout badges, birthday parties and student field trips
– Create a safe place and fun atmosphere for children and adults
– Assist in care of captive live animals

No skills or experience required. An interest in learning more about the Peninsula and George F. Canyon’s local natural and cultural history and geology. Must be 18 years or older.

For further information and to sign up please visit:
http://pvplc.volunteerhub.com

Please join Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy for their Outdoor Volunteer Day from 9am to 12pm at Alta Vicente Reserve! They will be working to remove invasive weeds which degrade important wildlife habitat and replacing them with native plants!

Please meet them at the Alta Vicente trailhead next to St Paul's Lutheran Church at 31290 Palos Verdes Dr W, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275. Please do not park in the church parking lot. Park on the street. Extra parking can be found in Golden Cove Shopping Center.

The group will be working outdoors, so please wear closed-toed shoes, sun protection and be sure to bring drinking water and a snack. A reusable water bottle is recommended. Thank you for volunteering to conserve the Palos Verdes Peninsula!

To sign up please visit:
http://pvplc.volunteerhub.com

Join Palos Verdes Peninsula Conservancy's indoor introductory class to learn more about how you can help improve Peninsula trails! Snacks and coffee will be provided! Following this course, don't miss field classes held every 2nd Saturday from 9am to 12pm that focus on various techniques for erosion repair, building rock walls, proper pruning and more! No experience needed, 18 and over.

For further information and to sign up please visit http://pvplc.volunteerhub.com.

Become a White Point Nature Center Docent!

Site Overview:
With added support from Nature Center Docents, the Conservancy is better able to inform the public about ongoing land preservation, restoration work and the mission of “preserving land and restoring habitat for the education and enjoyment of all.”

As a Volunteer Nature Center Docent, you will support open hours of White Point Nature Education Center (Wednesday, Saturday, or Sunday 10am-4pm) for the public, sharing information about the exhibits and Nature Preserve, along with continuing to expand knowledge of the local area.

The Nature Center is a hub for visitors to learn more about efforts by the Land Conservancy, local ecology, geology and cultural history. Visitation at the site can vary between quiet with the occasional hiker to bustling with excitement for for plant sales, guided hikes, field trips, lectures and other events.

Job Description:

• Greet visitors, answer basic questions about PVPLC, preserve and local nature, or direct visitor to resources such as landmarks on the peninsula
• Assist with monthly projects around center like exhibit rotation, keeping information current in kiosk, light cleaning or gardening
• Assist with preparations for workshops, field trips and plant sales
• Create a safe place and fun atmosphere for children and adults
• This opportunity is 18 and over.

To sign up please visit:
http://pvplc.volunteerhub.com

The Festival of Books began in 1996 with a simple goal: Bring together the people who create books and the people who love to read them. The Festival was an immediate success and has become Southern California's major literary event. The 2017 Festival will be held on Saturday, April 22 and Sunday, April 23 at the University of Southern California and they would love to have you join as a volunteer.

Last year over 150,000 people attended the Festival, which featured more than a hundred ticketed author events, children’s storytelling, poetry readings, book signings and more than 400 exhibitor booths. The Festival’s success has been due in part to the generous participation of volunteers who welcomed attendees, assisted with registration, staffed author events, supervised book signings and much more.

Time Commitment: Volunteers sign up for one or more 3-4 hour shifts on one or both days.

Requirements:
• The majority of volunteer activities require being on your feet for most of your shift.
• Please wear comfortable shoes and khaki or beige pants or shorts.
• Volunteers must be 18 years of age or older. (You cannot bring children under the age of 18 with you during your shift. )

Benefits: Volunteers will receive free parking, shuttle service from the parking lot and lunch.   Volunteer t-shirts will be provided to wear and keep after the event.

*Please sign up as soon as possible as space fills up quickly and the final deadline for pre-registering as a volunteer is April 5, 2017.

After you express interest in this opportunity, you will be sent further instructions on how to complete your volunteer registration.

The Festival of Books began in 1996 with a simple goal: Bring together the people who create books and the people who love to read them. The Festival was an immediate success and has become Southern California's major literary event. The 2017 Festival will be held on Saturday, April 22 and Sunday, April 23 at the University of Southern California and they would love to have you join as a volunteer.

Last year over 150,000 people attended the Festival, which featured more than a hundred ticketed author events, children’s storytelling, poetry readings, book signings and more than 400 exhibitor booths. The Festival’s success has been due in part to the generous participation of volunteers who welcomed attendees, assisted with registration, staffed author events, supervised book signings and much more.

Time Commitment: Volunteers sign up for one or more 3-4 hour shifts on one or both days.

Requirements:
• The majority of volunteer activities require being on your feet for most of your shift.
• Please wear comfortable shoes and khaki or beige pants or shorts.
• Volunteers must be 18 years of age or older. (You cannot bring children under the age of 18 with you during your shift. )

Benefits: Volunteers will receive free parking, shuttle service from the parking lot and lunch.   Volunteer t-shirts will be provided to wear and keep after the event.

*Please sign up as soon as possible as space fills up quickly and the final deadline for pre-registering as a volunteer is April 5, 2017.

After you express interest in this opportunity, you will be sent further instructions on how to complete your volunteer registration.