Long Beach Organic Inc

Organization Description

We are a non-profit organization operating nine organic community gardens in the city limits of Long Beach, CA. Founded in 1994, we locate urban vacant lots from public and private owners and turn them into beautiful community gardens for local and sustainable food production. Garden plots are rented on a six month basis, March to Aug and Sept to Feb.

Program Information

Would you like to volunteer for a gratifying non-profit organization dedicated to transforming vacant city lots into organic urban gardens? We虓re looking for volunteers to help in the following areas: Fund raising, Grant writing, Website maintenance, Communications, Legal, New Garden Development. Please contact: President@longbeachorganic.org

All students, regardless of race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, and sexual orientation, are open and welcome to participate.

Health & Safety

Many of our members are elderly and/or disabled and appreciate assistance with gardening.

Students working with LB Organic should have a reasonable level of physical fitness as they will be working outdoors doing gardening tasks. Sturdy shoes, clothes that can get dirty, and sun protection should be worn.

Our Saturday morning work days are group events at our various community gardens. Student volunteers will be working with interns, gardeners, and other volunteers under the guidance of the Garden Director
Additional requirements and/or considerations
  • Must be 18 or older
Address 
5115 Marina Pacifica Drive North
Long Beach, CA 90803
United States
General Phone 
(562) 438-9000
Website:
http://longbeachorganic.org/about-us-long-beach-organic.html
Student Contact 
Name
Brianna Beyrooti
Job Title
Garden Director
Phone
(562) 438-9000
Email
brianna@longbeachorganic.org

Current Opportunities

Title Program Start Date Location Type
Long Beach Organic Inc Service Learning Ongoing On-site
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Program(s) 
Service Learning
Organization type 
Agriculture or Manufacturing (Nonprofit)
Focus Population(s)
People Experiencing Material Poverty
Focus Area(s)
Food & Housing Security
Hours of operation 

Saturday Mornings, 9:00 to noon. Other hours by special appointment

Minimum required hours 
20
Maximum students 
10