Events.
You need 40 points to be an active member this semester!
Event Chair: Maddie Stroud
Limited: 10 volunteers
Date: Thursday November 12
Time & Points: 3:00-5:00 pm (8 points)
Location: Towers Elementary School, 5600 Towers St, Torrance, CA 90503
Help organize books and prepare for the book exchange the following day
Friday, 11/13
Shift 1: Jessica
3:30 pm-5:00 pm -> 6 points
Limit 15
Shift 2: Eshaal
5:00 pm-8:00 pm -> 12 points
Limit 15
Anza Elementary (21400 Ellinwood Dr. Torrance, CA 90503)
Help us set-up, clean up and run our games and snack/drink table.
Event Chairs:
Shift 1 (Addison Miyamoto)
Limited: 5
Time and Points:
Sat. 11/14
7:00 AM - 12:00 PM
21 Points
Shift 2 (Maddie Stroud)
Limited: 5
Time and Points:
Sat. 11/14
12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
20 Points
Event Description: Helping with the event. Delivering papers, directing schools to their rooms, setting up lunch, relaying messages, setting up tables, etc. Lunch will be provided, and donuts will be provided in the morning.
Event Chair: Eshaal Sultan
Limited: 3 volunteers
Date: November 14th, 2026
Time & Points: 10:00am-2:00pm (16 points)
Walmart: 19340 Hawthorne Blvd, Torrance, CA 90503
Spread holiday cheer at an iconic Salvation Army Red Kettle this Christmas! Ring the bell and support local families in your community.
Event Chairs:
Shift 1: Jessica Wong
Shift 2: Brianna Albert
Limited: 6 volunteers per shift
Date: Saturday, November 14th
Time & Points:
Shift 1: 11:00am-12:30pm (6 points)
Shift 2: 12:30pm-2:00pm (6 points)
Location: Katy Geissert Library Patio (3301 Torrance Blvd, Torrance CA 90503)
The book sale is scheduled for Saturday, November 14, 2026. 6 volunteers will help out during the day.
Chair: Maddie Stroud
November 24
2 Shifts:
8:15 am - 11:00 am (11 points)
11:00 - 1:00 pm (8 points)
Volunteer Limit per shift: 10
Help sort and distribute pies, set up before the event, clean up afterwards.
Don’t see an event you like? Suggest one!
One point will be awarded to CSF members who suggest an event that CSF decides to chair, along with priority sign ups for their event. Full instructions linked in the form below.
Event Chair: Veronika Sytnikova
Limited: 3 volunteers
Date: Saturday, November 7
Time & Points: 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm (20 points)
Location: James Armstrong Theatre, 3330 Civic Center Dr, Torrance, CA 90503
Volunteers will help with green room hospitality, passing out awards to winners, and helping clean up the green room after the event ends. Please dress nice casual (no jeans or t-shirts). Snacks, beverages, and dinner will be available for the volunteers.
Event Chair: Veronika Sytnikova
Limited: 8
Time & Points:
Fri, Nov 6
4:45 PM - 8:00 PM
Help with setup, running the concessions stand, and clean up!
Event Chair: Brianna Albert
Limited: 20 volunteers
Date: November 6
Time & Points: 4:30-6:30pm (8 points)
Location: 1230 Cravens Ave Torrance, CA 90501
Support the Volunteer Center's Annual Food Drive in Torrance to benefit the Food for Kids program. Volunteers will help unload cars, weigh food, and organize our pantry. We also encourage groups and co-workers to bring food to donate! Much needed items include: Canned chicken and tuna, soups, stews, boxed meals such as mac and cheese, and breakfast items including cereal, oats and granola bars.
November 6th-8th
Ken Miller Rec. Center (3341 Torrance Blvd Torrance CA 90503)
5 Shifts:
1. Setup: Jennifer
Friday, 11/6
4:00 pm-7:00 pm (limit 30)
12 points
2. Setup: Maddie
Saturday, 11/7
7:00 am-10:00 am (limit 30)
12 points
3. Help with lunch: Veronika
Saturday, 11/7
10:00 am - 2:00 pm (limit 3)
16 points
4. Help with lunch: Erin
Sunday, 11/8
10:00 am - 2:00 pm (limit 3)
16 points
5. Cleanup: Alyson
Sunday, 11/8
2:30 pm - 4:30 pm (limit 30)
8 points
Help out vendors selling at the Torrance Craftsmen’s Guild by setting up, assisting with lunch, and cleaning up!
Event Chairs: Addie Miyamoto and Jennifer Lee
Limited: 8 volunteers
Date: October 30
Time & Points: 4:00-7:00pm (12 points)
Location: Toyota Meeting Hall @ Torrance Cultural Arts Center
3330 Civic Center Dr., Torrance, 90503 (next to Armstrong Theatre)
Parking entrances on Torrance Blvd. and Madrona Ave.
A cultural event at the Torrance Cultural Arts Center will include explorations and celebrations of Okinawan/Ryukyuan culture at the “World Uchinānchu Day” Mini Expo.
Hourly cultural activities (workshops and performances), small traditional food samples (while supplies last), local creatives, and so much more!
The following afternoon, a concert will feature one of Okinawa, Japan’s most beloved bands, BEGIN, nearby at the Redondo Beach Performing Arts Center.
If you are 100% confirmed, you MUST RSVP using this link:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd31DihUZkuidqdLFuJjiB9QQKJ_8AGV-p8lxg7eABB9TQaAA/viewform
You must select “STUDENT SHIFT (4 PM - 7 PM).”
You must submit the waiver to the email: oaavolunteers@gmail.com AND bring the form to the event
*Attire: Business Casual, Kariyushi Wear, or All Black*
Event Chairs: Addie Miyamoto and Jennifer Lee
Limited: 8 volunteers
Date: October 30
Time & Points: 4:00-7:00pm (12 points)
Location: Toyota Meeting Hall @ Torrance Cultural Arts Center
3330 Civic Center Dr., Torrance, 90503 (next to Armstrong Theatre)
Parking entrances on Torrance Blvd. and Madrona Ave.
A cultural event at the Torrance Cultural Arts Center will include explorations and celebrations of Okinawan/Ryukyuan culture at the “World Uchinānchu Day” Mini Expo.
Hourly cultural activities (workshops and performances), small traditional food samples (while supplies last), local creatives, and so much more!
The following afternoon, a concert will feature one of Okinawa, Japan’s most beloved bands, BEGIN, nearby at the Redondo Beach Performing Arts Center.
If you are 100% confirmed, you MUST RSVP using this link:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd31DihUZkuidqdLFuJjiB9QQKJ_8AGV-p8lxg7eABB9TQaAA/viewform
You must select “STUDENT SHIFT (4 PM - 7 PM).”
You must submit the waiver to the email: oaavolunteers@gmail.com AND bring the form to the event
*Attire: Business Casual, Kariyushi Wear, or All Black*
Event Chairs:
Shift 1: Eshaal Sultan
Shift 2: Veronika Sytnikova
Volunteer limit: 20 volunteers per shift
Date: Saturday, October 24th
Time & Points:
Shift 1: 10:00am-2:00pm (16 points)
Shift 2: 2:00pm-6:00pm (16 points)
Location: Towers Elementary School (5600 Towers St. Torrance CA 90503)
Help with set up, clean up and the running of various booths at the annual Towers Harvest Festival.
If you are interested in volunteering, please fill out this form ASAP:
Event Chair: Addie Miyamoto
Limited: 6-8 volunteers
Date: October 23
Time & Points: 3:30pm-5:30pm (8 points) (it may end sooner)
Location: Bert Lynn Middle School: 5038 Halison Street, Torrance, CA 90503
Help out Bert Lynn PTSA in putting cups in the fence to make a design and tying big bows onto trees
Event Chair: Erin Dai
Volunteer limit: 6
Date: Friday, October 23rd
Time & points: 3:00-6:00 PM (12 points)
Location: Towers Elementary School (5600 Towers St. Torrance, CA 90503)
Help with setup of a haunted house in the cafeteria for the Towers Harvest Festival.
If you are interested in Volunteering, please fill out this form ASAP:
Event Chair: Juno Matsumoto
Volunteer limit: 20
Date: Friday, October 23
Time & Points:
Shift 1: 3:00pm-6:00pm (12pts)
Shift 2: 6:00pm-9:30pm (14pts)
Location: Anza Elementary (21400 Ellinwood Dr, Torrance, CA 90503)
Help Anza Elementary with setup, cleanup, and running booths for their annual Trunk or Treat event!
If you’re interested in volunteering please fill out this form ASAP:
Event Chair: Jennifer Lee
Location: 3315 Airport Dr, Torrance, CA 90505
No volunteer limit
Time & Points:
Tuesday, October 20
5:00 - 8:30 PM
Our strong preference is for our group to attend this event as student participants so they can benefit from the workshop. However, if any students prefer to volunteer at the event rather than attend, we would welcome the extra help. Includes pizza for attendees and volunteers.
Event Chair: Erin Dai
Volunteer limit: 6
Date: Tuesday, October 20
Time & Points: 7:30am-8:30am (4 points)
Location: West High School (20401 Victor St. Torrance CA 90503)
Help direct parking on the blacktop behind the Pavillion.
PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE DON’T BE LATE! Preferably show up 5-7 minutes before 7:30am.
Chair: Jessica Wong
October 18th, 2026
3pm-4:30pm
Points: 6
Volunteer Limit: 10
Location: Bread of Life Church (2780 Lomita Blvd Torrance, CA 90505)
Help make posters for Bread of Life’s Harvest Fest!
Event Chair: Yuma Maeda
Limited: 20 (must be 15 years or older)
Date: Saturday, Oct. 17
Time & Points: 9:00 - 12:00 (12pts)
Volunteer at the Henrietta Basin to restore native habitats by weeding a large section of the basin to get it ready for the upcoming planting season!
Volunteers should wear closed-toe shoes and clothes suitable for weeding, and bring water.
Everyone will need to bring a printed, signed waiver to participate: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1VT0zfGhzPnEQRKmvUSXIgNAkr-C6NKlQ/view?usp=sharing
**Will involve manual labor not recommended for those with injuries**
Halloween Family Event (Sunday, October 4th) at the Western Museum of Flight
Sunday, October 4
Shifts:
9:30 - 11:30
11:30 - 1:30
1:30 - 3:30
Chairs:
Allan Lee (Shift 1)
Brianna Albert (Shift 2)
Addie Miyamoto (Shift 3)
Volunteer Limit: UNLIMITED
Points: 8 per shift
Tasks: Crowd and parking control, setup, cleanup, and general event support.
Event Chair: Jessica Wong
Volunteer limit:
Shift 1: 6 volunteers
Shift 2: 20 volunteers
Date: Saturday, October 3rd
Time & Points:
Shift 1: 1:30pm-5:30pm (16 points)
Shift 2: 5:30pm-10pm (18 points)
Location: West High School (20401 Victor St. Torrance CA 90503)
Help out with setting up and running SBI while the band students are warming up, performing, and at awards. For the first shift, you will help with the equipment trucks in the parking lot and on Henrietta Street. For the second shift, you will help at the entry gate, parking lot, bake sale, the band staging area, or help in the gym for hospitality. All jobs will switch to cleanup when awards start (around 9 PM).
NOTE: You may not sign up for this event if you are a part of the West High Entertainment Unit.
If you are interested in helping out for SBI, please fill out this form ASAP:
Event Chair: Addie Miyamoto
Volunteer limit: 3
Date: Saturday, October 3rd
Time & Points: 1:00pm-3:00pm (8 points)
Location: Carson Animal Shelter (216 W Victoria St, Gardena, CA 90248)
Bring garden gloves and wear clothes you're okay with getting dirty, as we will be working on cleanup and restoration to prep for the turtle pond. The turtles will be enclosed, as well as other animals back there, so please do not interfere with any of them.
If you’re interested in volunteering, fill out this form ASAP!
Event Chairs: Veronika Sytnikova and Addison Miyamoto
Volunteer limit: 3
Date: Thursday, 9/24
Time & Points: 4:30pm-5:30pm (4 points)
Location: Victor Elementary School: 4820 Spencer St, Torrance, CA 90503
Help tutor a few elementary school kids while Ms. Chandley has a meeting with their parents!
If you are interested in volunteering for this event, please fill out this for ASAP! Please sign up fast!
Event Chair: Erin Dai
Volunteer Limit: 4
Time: 10:00 am - 12:30 pm
Points: 10 points
Event Description: Crowd and parking control, setup, cleanup, and general event support.
Event Chair: Taylor Tan
Volunteer limit: 30
Time: One shift; 4:45 pm - 7:30 pm
Points: 11
If you would like to sign up for this event, please fill out this form ASAP:
As a volunteer for this event, you will assist with games, freeze dance party, raffle table, as well as helping set-up and clean up.
Light dinner will be provided (pizzas and drinks).
Event Chair: Eric Jerez
Limited: 10 volunteers
Date: September 14th and 18th
Time: 3:30pm to 6:00pm Drop-in* (minimum 20 minute stay required for points)
*Assigned members can drop in anytime. You do not need to arrive at 3:30pm or stay until 6:00pm, but must stay for at least 20 minutes to earn points. You can only attend on either October 14th or October 18th, not both.
Points: 4
Location: 2320 W Carson St, Torrance, CA 90501
Event Description:
Attend the open house and observe the space. Take note of what stands out, cool features, or any constructive feedback. After attending, submit a Google Form that will be provided by Eric to record your observations and receive points. Take this opportunity for feedback seriously, as your responses will be forwarded to the City of Torrance staff to help improve the ATTIC Teen Center.
If you are interested in volunteering for this event, please fill out this form ASAP:
Event Chair: Benjamin Wong
Volunteer limit: 25
Points: 8
Help clean up Wilson Park! Trash bags and gloves will be provided
Event Chair: Yuma Maeda
Volunteer Limit: 8
Points: 10
Help decorate for the 8th grade dance!
Event Chair: Alissa Phillips
Volunteer Limit: 5
Points: 22
Come help judge the TUSD Middle School Debate Tournament! Volunteers will be sitting in rounds and helping to decide on awards.
Event Chair: Tanner Donald
Volunteer Limit: 20
Points: 20
Help volunteer at Anza’s open house. Parents come and look at children’s things they do. Help out organizing an art walk, golden ticket contest, slime making, etc.
Event Chair: Tiffany Chang
Volunteer limit: 5–10
Points: 4
Meet at the garden found inside the school by checking in through the school office.
Event Chair: Avery Stewart
Volunteer limit: 10
Points: 4
Help clean up Wilson Park! Trash bags and gloves will be provided
Event Chair: Allan Lee (shifts 1+2) & Taylor Tan (shifts 3+4)
Points: 8 per shift
Shifts: Volunteers will be broken up into 4 shifts:
Shift 1: 9-11 a.m (limit of about 6 volunteers)
Shift 2: 11-1 p.m (limit of about 3 volunteers)
Shift 3: 1-3 p.m (limit of about 3 volunteers)
Shift 4: 3-5 p.m (limit of about 4 volunteers)
Help with setup, food service, and crowd control on Torrance’s Armed Forces Day at the Western Museum of Flight.
Event Chair: Benjamin Wong
Limited: 15 volunteers
Points: 10
Come help set up for the El Camino Community 5k and guide the runners!
Event Chair: Avery Stewart
Volunteer Limit: 4
Points: 12
Come help set up, run, and clean up for the Jefferson Spring Dance!
