An event this size takes a lot of hard work. You can take a few hours and join many others in making this a wonderful, fun celebration. It’s an experience you won’t soon forget. Please sign up for only one shift so others can help also.

Volunteers Making Stuffing.

Wednesday (day before Thanksgiving) – 3-8pm

  • Clothing / Mercado (store) set up from 6pm-8pm is outside near the Bandshell of the West LA Civic Center (The Old Courthouse Skate Park) off Santa Monica Blvd. west of the 405, at Corinth Avenue.
    1645 Corinth Ave, LA 90025. See FAQ page for specific parking info.
  • Kitchen set up from 3pm-8pm is inside at Kardia Church. Please follow parking instructions for West LA Civic Center. See FAQ page for specific parking info.
  • You can sign up to volunteer for Wednesday set up using the form below.
  • PLEASE NOTE: All children under 18 MUST be accompanied by a responsible adult at all times.

Thanksgiving Day – Starting at 7am

  • Please sign up for a 2-hour shift using the form below. Please sign up for only 1 shift so others can help also!
  • Shifts are 7am-8am, 8am-10am, 10am-noon, noon-2pm, 2pm-4pm, and 4pm-6pm.
  • If the time slot you would like to sign up for is full, please choose a different time slot or check back often to see if there are additional spaces opened (or people cancel).
  • Plan to arrive 1/2 hour early for the shift you have been assigned so you’ll have time to park and go through orientation.
  • There is limited free parking at the site. Car pool, ride share, or public transportation suggested. Public lots are at Idaho & Sawtelle Blvd, Butler north of Santa Monica Blvd, Corinth north of Santa Monica Blvd, and Colby south of Santa Monica Blvd. See FAQ page for specific parking info.
  • Look for parking signs, then look for Volunteer Check-In in the parking lot south of the Municipal Building.
  • All volunteers will be working outdoors. It can be cool in the morning and late afternoon and hot at mid-day. Please dress accordingly.
  • You will be working on pavement so wear comfortable footwear.
  • PLEASE NOTE: All children under 18 MUST be accompanied by a responsible adult at all times.

Cancelling Your Volunteer Shift

If you find that you or anyone in your party is not able to make it to the shift you signed up for, please click the ‘Change/Cancel Appointment‘ link in any of the emails that you receive so that others can have the opportunity to volunteer in your place.

NOTE: If you initially registered for more than just yourself (by adjusting the ‘Quantity’ when registering), you will need to cancel each appointment individually for any in your party who will not be able to make it. When you get to the page to Cancel or Reschedule, you will see links at the top for each individual volunteer registration you signed up for. Click each you wish to cancel, then hit the green ‘Cancel‘ button.

Register to Volunteer
(check here often to see if spaces open up):

*Note: if you are registering for more than yourself, please enter the number of people in your party. There will be a place to enter the additional names in your party. Or, if you prefer to do a separate registration, each person will receive separate notifications.

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