Each year, hundreds of dedicated volunteers support various City programs, services, and events with over 70,000 hours of volunteerism. Without the in-kind donation of dedicated volunteer service, many activities provided to the Huntington Beach community would not be possible. The City offers a wide range of volunteer opportunities. One-time volunteers are welcome. Group volunteers are welcome. Scout volunteers are welcome. Corporate volunteers are welcome. Intern volunteers are welcome.
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Serve on a City advisory board, commission, or committee (BCC), which provide specific input and expertise to City Council on various aspects of the City, such as recreation and parks, infrastructure, finance, investment, historic resources, Independent Day parade, etc. Please note that some Boards and Commissions are directly appointed by individual Council members.
Contact City Manager’s Office at (714) 536-5553 or email [email protected].
To learn more about the operation and other services provided by Boards, Commissions, and committees: Visit our BCC webpage
This program provides college students/graduates or graduate-level students with advanced and unique opportunities to learn about the inner workings of a full-service city and directly interact with the City Manager’s Office team and seasoned professionals. Apply your academic skills and passion for public service to various “real world” assignments within the City. This is a volunteer, unpaid opportunity but school credits can be offered. Time commitment of up to 20 hours per week for 6 months is required.
To apply, email your cover letter, resume and two references to [email protected].
To learn more about the operation and other services provided by the City Manager's Office: Visit our Government webpage
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This is a City of Huntington Beach program that allows community volunteers to assist in the care and maintenance of City parks, playgrounds, and open space areas. Adopt-A-Park maximizes our community resources with a focus on protecting our park and recreation facilities.
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It is time to celebrate Earth Day! Please join us for our Annual Earth Day Bartlett Park Cleanup Day where we come together as a community to clean our parks, playgrounds, and gardens. This annual event takes place in April (Earth Day/Earth Month) and is held at Bartlett Park from 9am – 12pm. Volunteers help make our parks and shared community spaces cleaner and happier places for humans, plants, pets and animals. Become part of the solution to pollution.
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It is time to celebrate Earth Day! Please join us for our Annual Earth Day Beach Cleanup Day where we come together as a community to clean our beaches, coastline and waterways. This annual event takes place in April (Earth Day/Earth Month). Volunteer efforts contribute to Beach nourishment and aid environmental restoration by providing a safe habitat for various species such as birds, shellfish, and sea turtles. Volunteers also help make our beaches a cleaner, happier place for humans, plants, pets and animals. Become part of the solution to pollution.
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Let's work together, connect with our Oak View residents and help keep the Oak View neighborhood clean and beautiful through the City’s monthly cleanup events. Volunteering for Oak View Community Cleanup is a powerful way to positively impact the cleanliness and health of this neighborhood. Volunteers unite to walk the community and maintain public spaces, reclaim abandoned areas, and enhance community pride. You can contribute to this event by volunteering to walk the community and pick up litter and trash. Volunteers who own a truck or van and are willing to use their personal vehicle to pick up discarded furniture from our alleys are also needed.
To learn more about the operation and other services provided by Beach, Nature, Parks & Environment: Visit our Department of Public Works webpage
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The HBAC is a community arts and cultural center serving Huntington Beach and the Southern California region. HBAC serves to advance public awareness and understanding of cultural, historic, and contemporary perspectives. HBAC creates opportunities for local, regional, and national artists and the community to share in a climate of experimentation, education, and experience. Volunteers can be a part of the excitement by assisting our education and gallery programs.
To learn more about the operation and other services provided by the Huntington Beach Art Center: Visit our HBAC webpage
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Our volunteers play a crucial role in maintaining the Huntington Beach Public Library and Cultural Center's esteemed status as a cultural and educational hub, highlighting their valued contribution to community betterment. This department serves as a cornerstone of community enrichment through its innovative and traditional library services, fostering transformation and growth. HBPL has volunteer opportunities in multiple locations including the Central Library, Banning Branch, Helen Murphy Branch, Main Street Branch and the Oak View Branch.
To learn more about the operation and other services provided by the Huntington Beach Public Library: Visit our HBPL webpage
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Teen volunteers work year-round at our Central Library and Branch libraries. Teen volunteers may assist with a variety of tasks, from helping to sort and package seeds for the Seed Library, to staffing the computer coach desk at the Central Library or assisting with library programs. In the summer, the library has additional teen volunteer opportunities during the Summer Reading Program.
To learn more about the operation and other services provided for Teen and Youth volunteers: Visit our Teen Space webpage
Click here to apply online.
Scout volunteers have a wide array of projects at the City of Huntington Beach. We work with young members of society in fulfilling their civic duties, giving back to their communities and completing their badge requirements.
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Volunteers enhance the dignity and quality of life for the City of Huntington Beach's seniors. The Senior Center at Central Park provides outstanding programs, services and facilities that enhance and enrich the lives of our residents and visitors. The community has been extremely generous in volunteering their time since the Senior Center opened. To explore more about the program, visit the HB Council on Aging webite.
To learn more about the operation and other services provided by Community, Library, Senioirs & Scouts: Visit our Senior Center webpage
Click here to apply online.
Our Volunteers in Police Service program provides an avenue for dedicated citizens to provide valuable services in collaboration with the Huntington Beach Police Department. By utilizing life skills, experiences, volunteers provide assistance through community outreach and education, plus administrative work and special projects when and where required. The Volunteers in Police Services Program is made of citizens who attend and graduated from the Citizens Police Academy. Pre-register for the HBPD Citizen's Academy to qualify for Police Department volunteerism.
To learn more about the operation and other services provided by HB Police Department: Visit our Huntington Beach Police Department webpage
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The City’s HB Cares program is committed to caring for humanity. Volunteers enhance the program by engaging in support of those at risk of homelessness or experiencing homelessness. The City’s HB Cares program under the Homeless and Behavioral Health Division is focused on taking a positive, balanced approach of assisting the homeless with compassion towards self-sufficiency while upholding our community’s overall quality of life. Volunteers with specific skills can be matched to needs at our Huntington Beach Navigation Center to facilitate life skills. For other supportive ways to get involved in homeless prevention and intervention, see our HB Cares page.
To learn more about the operation and other services provided by Homeless & Behavioral Services Department: Visit our Huntington Beach Homeless Solutions webpage
Be part of the Huntington Beach CERT volunteer program. CERT prepares you to help yourself, your family, your neighbors and your community in the event of a disaster. This program also qualifies you to become a CA Disaster service Worker. To be an HB CERT volunteer/CA Disaster Service Worker: you must live or work in Huntington Beach, pass a LiveScan fingerprinting background check, and complete a 20-hour FEMA/CERT training class (includes: First Aid, Search & Rescue, Sheltering, etc.) provided by the City or have a certificate from taking the qualified class in the last 5 years.
Contact CERT Coordinator at (714) 536-5974 or email [email protected].
To learn more about the operation and other services provided by Disaster Preparedness (CERT): Visit our CERT webpage
NOTE: Information provided on this page is a community resource only and subject to change at any time. The City of Huntington Beach does not endorse or recommend the listed organizations below on this page or on the websites or information provided by these resources.