VOLUNTEER
From the LA River to the Pacific Ocean, LA Waterkeeper offers several hands-on ways to get outside, connect with nature, and make a difference. Whether you’re joining for a day or want to join our volunteer corps, you can help protect clean water and support healthier communities across Los Angeles.
Creeks 2 Coast Cleanups
Take action where you live.
Our Creeks to Coast Cleanups bring volunteers together across Los Angeles. These events are one of the most direct ways to make an impact while reconnecting with the waterways in your own backyard.
There are multiple ways to get involved:
Join one of our hosted or DIY cleanups throughout the year—check out the calendar on our Events page
Join our LA Waterkeeper Cleanup Crew, a dedicated group of volunteers who help lead events and build community month after month
River Assessment Field Team (RAFT)
RAFT is LA Waterkeeper’s community science program, designed to reconnect people to the Los Angeles River while generating critical baseline -data about its health.
Volunteers work alongside our team to explore the river and collect water quality and habitat data. This work makes science more accessible and gives community members the tools to understand, engage with, and advocate for a healthier river.
By combining hands-on learning with real-world data collection, RAFT helps foster a deeper connection to the river and a stronger voice for its future.
Corporate Volunteer Opportunities
Engage your workforce in purpose-driven action against pollution!
LA Waterkeeper offers private corporate volunteer experiences that combine hands-on cleanup and community science opportunities with measurable impact. Each experience includes a custom-branded registration page, post-event impact reporting, and the option to add a virtual education session.
Private corporate volunteer programs are available through sponsorship, with pricing based on group size and program type.
Contact our Volunteer Team to learn more!
MPA Watch
LA Waterkeeper’s MPA Watch program connects volunteers with hands-on coastal stewardship across Los Angeles.
Through community science and shoreline monitoring, volunteers build a deeper connection to the ocean while helping protect marine ecosystems for the future. This work supports the global goal to conserve 30% of lands and waters by 2030 — a critical benchmark for addressing biodiversity loss and climate change.