Nov
6
3:45 PM15:45

Community's Child

  • 20401 Victor Street Torrance, CA, 90503 United States (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Chair: Benjamin Wong

November 6

3:45-6:30pm (it’s okay if you’re a bit late)

18807 Crenshaw Pl, Torrance, CA 90504

11 points

Limit: 10 volunteers

Help at Community’s Child’s end of year event to distribute items to low-income families. Assist families as they shop and choose items, refold clothing and keep it restocked and organized, then make sure that everything is cleaned up afterward.

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Pug Nation Dog Rescue LA Pugtacular Spooktacular
Oct
26
8:30 AM08:30

Pug Nation Dog Rescue LA Pugtacular Spooktacular

  • 20401 Victor Street Torrance, CA, 90503 United States (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Chairs: Catherine Piotrowski, Karin Takahashi, Angie Quiroz

Points: 8pts/shift

Volunteer Limit: 10 per shift

Location: Torrance Park, 2001 Santa Fe Ave, Torrance, 90501

Shift 1: 8:30AM-10:30AM (Karin)

Shift 2: 10:30AM-12:30PM (Catherine)

Shift 3: 12:30PM-2:30PM (Catherine)

Shift 4: 2:30PM-4:30PM (Angie)

Help out the Pug Nation Dog Shelter with their annual Pugtacular Spooktacular! Help with carnival games, costume contests, raffle prizes, and more! Please do not sign up for this event if you are allergic to or scared of dogs.

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Anza Trunk or Treat
Oct
25
4:30 PM16:30

Anza Trunk or Treat

  • 20401 Victor Street Torrance, CA, 90503 United States (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Limit: 10 per shift

Anza Elementary (21400 Ellinwood Dr, Torrance, CA 90503)       
Chairs: Bella Chow and Hannah Takasaki

Shift 1 (set up): 4:30PM-5:30PM, 4 pts

Shift 2 (run event): 5:30PM-6:30PM, 4 pts

Shift 3 (run event): 6:30PM-7:30 PM, 4 pts

Shift 4 (clean up): 7:30PM-8:45 PM, 5 pts

Help out with set up, running the event, and clean up at Anza Elementary’s Halloween Trunk or Treat!

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Towers Harvest Festival
Oct
25
to Oct 26

Towers Harvest Festival

  • 20401 Victor Street Torrance, CA, 90503 United States (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Chair: Benjamin Wong

October 25-26

Towers Elementary (5600 Towers St, Torrance, CA 90503

Shift 1 (set up haunted house): 10/25 3:30-6:00pm (10 points, limit 8 volunteers)

Shift 2 (set up festival): 10/26 10:30-12pm (6 points, limit 15 volunteers)

Shift 3 (run event): 10/26 12-2pm (8 points, limit 10 volunteers)

Shift 4 (run event): 10/26 2-4pm (8 points, limit 10 volunteers)

Shift 5 (clean up): 10/26 4-5:30pm (10 points, limit 12 volunteers)

Help out with set up, running the event (helping out with different booths), and clean up at the Towers Harvest Festival!

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Oct
18
3:30 PM15:30

Native Garden Cleanup

  • 20401 Victor Street Torrance, CA, 90503 United States (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Friday 10/18/24

3:30-4:30 pm

West High School native garden (in between buildings 4 and 5)

Volunteer Limit: 15

Points: 4

Chair: Bruce McCallum

We will be weeding the native garden, be sure to bring gloves if you would like (though they should hopefully be provided)!  Come to the side that is closest to the school’s main entrance.

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Oct
18
to Oct 20

Katy Geissert Library Book Sale

  • 20401 Victor Street Torrance, CA, 90503 United States (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Location: 3301 Torrance Blvd, Torrance, CA 90503

Points: depends on shift

Shift 1: 10/18 (Friday) 3PM-6PM, 12pts

(Natalie)

Shift 2: 10/19 (Saturday) 9AM-11AM, 8pts

(Alissa)

Shift 3: 10/19 (Saturday) 11AM-1:30PM, 10pts (Angelina)

Shift 4: 10/19 (Saturday) 1:30PM-4:15PM, 11pts (Matthias)

Shift 5: 10/20 (Sunday) 1:45PM-4:15PM, 10pts (Catherine)

Help out the library with their book sale! Catalog books, help out patrons, and more at the annual book sale at Katy Gessert!

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Victor Mural Painting Week #2
Oct
11
to Oct 13

Victor Mural Painting Week #2

  • 20401 Victor Street Torrance, CA, 90503 United States (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

10/11 (Friday):

Only Shift: 6:30PM-9PM

10/12 (Saturday): 

Shift 1: 9AM-11:30AM

Shift 2: 11:30AM-2PM

Shift 3: 2PM-4:30PM

Shift 4: 4:30PM-7PM

10/13 (Sunday):

Shift 1: 9AM-11:30AM

Shift 2: 11:30AM-2PM

Shift 3: 2PM-4:30PM

Shift 4: 4:30PM-7PM

Limit: 3 volunteers per shift

Points: 10 points/shift

4820 Spencer St, Torrance, CA 90503

Help out Victor Elementary volunteers & parents trace and paint a new Victor the Viking Mural! You are encouraged to sign up for multiple shifts if you are available.

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Torrance Historical Society Scaredown
Oct
5
3:00 PM15:00

Torrance Historical Society Scaredown

  • 20401 Victor Street Torrance, CA, 90503 United States (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Chair: Alissa Philips & Catherine Piotrowski

Points: varies based on shift

Volunteer Limit: 6 per shift

Location: 1345 Post Ave, Torrance, CA, 90501

Shift 1: 3PM-5PM, 8pts

Shift 2: 5PM-7PM, 8pts

Shift 3: 7PM-10PM, 12pts

Help out the Torrance Historical Society with their annual Scaredown! Volunteer with a trunk or treat, help run carnival games for kids, and more!

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Victor Mural Painting Week #1
Oct
4
to Oct 6

Victor Mural Painting Week #1

  • 20401 Victor Street Torrance, CA, 90503 United States (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

10/4 (Friday): 

Only Shift: 6:30PM-9PM

10/5 (Saturday):

Shift 1: 9AM-11:30AM

Shift 2: 11:30AM-2PM

Shift 3: 2PM-4:30PM

Shift 4: 4:30PM-7PM

10/6 (Sunday):

Shift 1: 9AM-11:30AM

Shift 2: 11:30AM-2PM

Shift 3: 2PM-4:30PM

Shift 4: 4:30PM-7PM

Limit: 3 volunteers per shift

Points: 10 points/shift

4820 Spencer St, Torrance, CA 90503

Help out Victor Elementary volunteers & parents trace and paint a new Victor the Viking Mural! You are encouraged to sign up for multiple shifts if you are available. 

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West High Entertainment Unit Banquet
Jun
9
10:00 AM10:00

West High Entertainment Unit Banquet

Event Chair: Lawrence Pong

  • Shifts

    • Shift 1: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm / 8 points

      • Set up

      • Limit: 8

    • Shift 2: 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm / 4 points

      • Seat guests; keep track of open seats

      • Limit: 4

    • Shift 3: 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm / 12 points

      • Serve refreshments

      • Limit: 3

  • Come help the West High Entertainment Unit with their banquet! If you are a member of WHEU, please don’t sign up for shift 3.

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Bert Lynn Dance
Jun
7
3:30 PM15:30

Bert Lynn Dance

  • Event Chairs: Jessica Li & Morgan Tan

  • Limited: varies based on shift (Shift 1: 10 people max, Shift 2: 8 people max)

  • Time & Points:

    • Shift 1: 3:30-6:00pm Setup (10 people) - 10 pts

      Shift 2: 6:00-9:00pm Dance (8 people) - 12 pts

  • Help facilitate and set up for the BLMS promotional dance!

  • Address: 5038 Halison St, Torrance, CA 90503

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Bert Lynn History Alive
May
30
to May 31

Bert Lynn History Alive

  • Bert Lynn Middle School (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS
  • Event Chair: Lawrence Pong, Richa Thakre

  • Limited: 20 volunteers

  • Shifts:

    • Shift 1: Thurs. 5/30 @ 3-7 pm (16 pts) 

      • 20 volunteers

      • Preparation/Decorating

    • Shift 2: Fri. 5/31 @ 3-6 pm (12 pts)

      • 20 volunteers

      • Clean up

  • Help decorate and set up for Bert Lynn’s History Alive 7th Grade day!

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Softball Tournament & Fundraiser
May
19
7:00 AM07:00

Softball Tournament & Fundraiser

  • Event Chair: Catherine Piotrowski

  • Limited: 10-15 each shift

    • Shift 1: 7:00 am - 10:00 am / 12 points

    • Shift 2: 10:00 am - 1:00 pm / 12 points

    • Shift 1: 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm / 12 points

    • Shift 2: 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm / 12 points

  • Help out with the softball fundraiser with managing the kids zone (arts and crafts, etc.), or helping with tournament logistics! All proceeds from the fundraiser will support Youth & Government Programming throughout the Harbor Area (San Pedro, Gardena, Torrance, and Long Beach).

    If you are signing up for this event you also have to fill out this form.

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Madrona Marsh Habitat Restoration
May
18
9:00 AM09:00

Madrona Marsh Habitat Restoration

  • Event Chair: Darren Chang

  • Limited: 12 volunteers

  • Time & Points: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm / 12 points

  • Volunteers will be cleaning up the marsh, planting, and pulling weeds out.

    If you have not volunteered at the marsh before, please fill out the following two forms!

    • Torrance waiver form on file – parents sign for minors.

    • Participants under 18 years of age must have a signed parental consent form to participate.  

  • Those who are 14 or under must have a parent present! Your shoes may get dirty.  Arrive 5 minutes early with both of your forms printed and filled out so that I can collect them and turn them in. You will find me inside the Madrona Marsh building!

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Fall Book Sale
Apr
27
to Apr 28

Fall Book Sale

  • Katy Geissert Torrance Library (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS
  • Event Chair: Sriya Sthothrabhashyam, Natalie Ou, Saanvi Rege

  • Limited: 2-3 per shift

  • Please pick all the shifts that you are available for!

    • Shift 1: Fri. 4/26 @3-6pm (12 pts, okay if slightly late from school)

    • Shift 2: Sat. 4/27 @9am-12:30pm  (14 pts, lunch provided)

    • Shift 3: Sat. 4/27 @12:30pm-4:30pm (16 pts)

  • At the Katy Geissert Library, volunteers will help organize books, transporting them on carts for patrons, and checking for receipts at the exit.

  • Please fill out the library volunteer form and bring it to the event.

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Madrona Marsh Habitat Restoration
Apr
27
9:00 AM09:00

Madrona Marsh Habitat Restoration

  • Event Chair: Darren Chang

  • Limited: 12 volunteers

  • Time & Points: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm / 12 points

  • Volunteers will be cleaning up the marsh, planting, and pulling weeds out.

  • It’s been a full year since the first time CSF helped with the Marsh. Everyone must fill out the following forms!

    • Torrance waiver form on file – parents sign for minors.

    • Participants under 18 years of age must have a signed parental consent form to participate.  

      Those who are 14 or under must have a parent present! Your shoes may get dirty.  Arrive 5 minutes early with both of your forms printed and filled out so that I can collect them and turn them in. You will find me inside the Madrona Marsh building!

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