4 Ways To Volunteer In Culver City This December

CULVER CITY, CA — Volunteering is a great way to give back to your community. What better month to get involved and spread a little holiday cheer?

There are plenty of ways to volunteer in Culver City this December — from coastal cleanups to caroling at local senior centers.

Here are four ways to get involved in Culver City:

Ballona Creek Cleanup: Saturday, December 7

The City of Culver City says: "The Ballona Creek Renaissance team welcomes volunteers of all ages for this fun and worthwhile activity where the inland water and incoming tide meet. It’s also a great way for students to earn community service credits! Volunteers meet this Saturday December 7 from 9 a.m. to noon at Centinela Ave and Milton Street. This will especially be needed after the rains of the past week!"

Visit the Ballona Creek Renaissance page for more information.

Habitat for Humanity Site Host Orientation: Saturday, December 7

The City of Culver City says: "Are you a morning person? Habitat for Humanity of Greater Los Angeles is looking for Culver City site hosts to provide wonderful hospitality service to volunteers each morning on the construction site. Habitat LA is seeking volunteers that can dedicate one day a week from 7:45 a.m. to 9 a.m., Wednesday through Saturday. Orientation for this position is happening this Saturday, December 7 from 7:45 a.m. to 9 a.m.You must register on the Habitat website as a volunteer to attend."

More information can be found on the Habitat for Humanity website.

A Child’s Dream Annual Outreach: Saturday, December 14

The City of Culver City says: "Please join A Child's Dream for their Annual Holiday Outreach on Saturday, December 14. Volunteers are needed for shifts of at least two hours between 7:30 a.m. and 3 p.m. to help distribute gifts, personal hygiene products, dry and canned good items to children and their families in our community. There are a variety of service options available including doing crafts, providing security, setting up for the event, etc."

Those interested can sign up on their website — volunteers need to sign-up in advance.

Yuletide Caroling at Local Senior Centers: Sunday, December 15, and Sunday, December 22

The City of Culver City says: "Come raise your voice in song and help lift the spirits of Culver City seniors and elderly "family members" during the holiday season with One Incredible Family. Two opportunities to sing yuletide carols and Hanukkah songs with GLEE at local Senior Centers! Volunteers will sing seasonal songs and yuletide carols, will shake sleigh bells and will interact with senior citizens. Visits are from 2 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. All are welcome even if you can’t carry a tune!"

To sign up and for more information, visit the OIF website.