Long Beach Organic

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

Long Beach Organic, (LBO) is a local non-profit whose mission is to turn empty lots into organic gardens. We currently operate eight community gardens in the city of Long Beach and we are planning a ninth. We serve over 220 households, who rent space to grown healthy food for their tables. We also have space set aside as Giving Gardens, and have a weekly harvest for food banks.

Health & Safety

Our garden membership is very diverse, and we try our best to accommodate people of all abilities and ages.

Interns will be working outdoors. Water and sun protection are important. Plan to wear close toed shoes and clothes that can get dirty. Interns will sign a volunteer waiver of liability and photo release.

The supervisor will be on site for most of the intern's shifts, especially at first. As the internship progresses, interns may work more independently.
Additional requirements and/or considerations
  • Computer Literacy
  • 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 CLA - Internship Program Ongoing On-site
View all opportunities here
Program(s) 
CLA - Human Development Internship
CLA - Internship Program
Organization type 
Agriculture or Manufacturing (Nonprofit)
Focus Population(s)
People Experiencing Material Poverty
Focus Area(s)
Food & Housing Security
Hours of operation 

All interns must be available on Saturday mornings, from 9:00 to noon. Additional shifts will be decided based on the student's schedule.

Maximum students 
10