# South Bay Community Guide: Volunteering & Local Groups

> Beach cleanups, local nonprofits and community groups where South Bay neighbors pitch in.

Category: Community · Last updated: October 24, 2026 · Source: https://southbayscoop.com/guides/south-bay-volunteer-community-guide

## 1. Heal the Bay — Nothin' But Sand Cleanups

- City: LA County beaches
- Address: A different beach each month
- Website: https://healthebay.org/take-part/

Monthly all-ages beach cleanup, 10am to noon on the third Saturday (no December). Locations are announced a few weeks ahead.

## 2. Surfrider Foundation South Bay

- City: Hermosa, Manhattan & Redondo
- Address: Beach cleanups across the beach cities
- Website: https://southbay.surfrider.org/

The local chapter runs regular beach cleanups and water-quality work. Easy way to meet ocean-minded neighbors.

## 3. Madrona Marsh Preserve

- City: Torrance
- Address: 3201 Plaza del Amo, Torrance, CA 90503
- Website: https://www.madronamarsh.org/

Help with habitat restoration and nature programs at one of the last vernal marshes in LA. Volunteers 14 and up.

## 4. Beach Cities Health District

- City: Redondo Beach
- Address: 1200 Del Amo St, Redondo Beach, CA 90277
- Website: https://www.bchd.org/

Health and family-service volunteer roles serving Manhattan, Hermosa and Redondo. Teens 14 and up can help.

## 5. Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy

- City: Palos Verdes Peninsula
- Address: Preserves across the Peninsula
- Website: https://pvplc.org/

Restoration days and trail work on the Peninsula's open-space preserves. No minimum age.

## 6. Cabrillo Marine Aquarium

- City: San Pedro
- Address: 3720 Stephen M White Dr, San Pedro, CA 90731
- Website: https://www.cabrilloaq.org/

Volunteer with marine-life exhibits and education programs right by Cabrillo Beach.

## 7. Volunteer Center South Bay-Harbor-Long Beach

- City: South Bay
- Address: Matches volunteers with local nonprofits
- Website: https://volcenter.org/local/

Not sure where to start? Their list covers dozens of local groups, from literacy tutoring to family services, with minimum ages.

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