We welcome and encourage you to join our teaching team anytime and become part of a fun and supportive community dedicated to connecting kids with nature and nurturing our future environmental stewards!  No gardening or teaching experience necessary as we teach you everything you need to know.

Each year we hold three separate seasonal training sessions on our fall, winter, and spring lessons.  Training takes place from 9-Noon on Monday mornings in September and October for our fall lessons, December/January for our winter lessons, and March for our spring lessons.  New volunteers are encouraged to attend as many training sessions as possible.  Those who have a conflict with Monday morning trainings may still train "Apprentice-Style" by observing and assisting with lessons that fit their schedule until they feel confident leading them. 

DOCENT COMMITMENT

• Attend training sessions

• Assist with and/or co-lead lessons at least once a month in the fall and two times a month in winter/spring

• Commit to a minimum of 2 years to the program

• Teach an average of one lesson a week once training is complete (4 lessons a month)

BENEFITS OF VOLUNTEERING

• Inspire kids to get excited about learning through fun hands-on activities

• Encourage healthy eating habits and teach kids where their food comes from

• Act locally to help our planet by nurturing our future environmental stewards

• Join a supportive community of environmentally conscious people

• Participate in fun and educational volunteer enrichment events such as workshops, garden tours, and hikes

• Make a difference in the world and put a smile on a child's face!

GARDEN VOLUNTEERS

Want to volunteer but don't have time during the school day or prefer to offer more "behind the scene" support?  Additional volunteer opportunities to help care for our school gardens during or outside of school hours are also available.  Please inquire with us to learn more at livingclassroom@lasdschools.org.

Note: Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, all volunteers working on campus must complete a symptom questionnaire when checking in at any school site and practice regular hand hygiene.  Although a majority of our lessons are held completely outdoors, masks are strongly recommended indoors and when others are present.

Check out our FAQ page for more information about our program. Still have questions?  Please contact Program Coordinator Caroline Chan at livingclassroom@lasdschools.org or call (650) 947-1103.