Volunteer with Us

Volunteers play a vital role in GSF's work, and we offer an array of roles and tasks to suit any schedule and skill level, from Master Gardener to absolute beginner. Come get your hands dirty and your heart filled at one of our twelve urban gardens.

Community Garden Days

We host regular Community Garden Days at all our school sites. You don’t need any gardening experience to join in- just a love of nature and a willingness to get dirty! Make new friends as you help us plant, weed, water, mulch, and more! Want to get involved? Join us at an upcoming event! Click on the date below to register.

To receive more information about additional Community Garden Days at our other school sites, please reach out to us at join-us@gardenschoolfoundation.org.

Company Work Days

We’re always looking to partner with groups large and small! These events are a wonderful opportunity for companies to get involved to support a great cause, build camaraderie within staff culture, and engage employees in team-building projects in a beautiful space.  Depending on the size of the group and the activities desired, a donation to the non-profit will support all the necessary supplies and staff to make the event a success.  Please reach out to join-us@gardenschoolfoundation.org.

Open Volunteer Hours

We welcome volunteers to select sites during regular weekday school hours to help with garden maintenance (weeding, watering, harvesting) as well as on Thursdays to support our free, on-campus Farmers Markets. For more info, please reach out to join-us@gardenschoolfoundation.org.

Intern with Us

Interested in learning more about environmental education? Want to help teach kids cooking and gardening skills? GSF is looking for Interns to join our team.

GSF is currently recruiting for Nutrition Education Program Assistant Interns. To learn more about the opportunity and submit an application, please view the application form.

Intern Testimonials

“Students from the University of Southern California love interning with Garden School Foundation. Interning with GSF has added a special hands-on experience to our students' academic education, while allowing them to spend time outdoors and bring smiles and knowledge to the 24th Street Elementary kids and the community.” —Yael Wolinsky-Nahmias Ph.D, Director, USC Environmental Studies Internship Program

Consultations and Workshops

GSF is passionate about bringing garden-based education to life beyond our school sites. Whether you are hosting a community event or a corporate gathering, we offer engaging speaker presentations and hands-on workshops that inspire connection to food, nature, and sustainability.

Looking to add a garden to your space but not sure where to start? We would be happy to help bring your vision to life with a garden consultation. To learn more about our consultation and workshop offerings, reach out to us at join-us@gardenschoolfoundation.org.