Santa Barbara: Ojai, Santa Barbara, Ventura Counties
Annual Coastal Cleanup Day Volunteer - Santa Barbara, Ventura Counties
September (check website)
Location: Various beaches, waterways
Why Participate? Be part of preserving/beautifying beaches, waterways; join hundreds of volunteers in organized beach cleanups, all are welcome
More Information: Project Clean Water + Coastal Clean Up Day
Santa Barbara International Film Festival (SBIFF) Volunteer - Santa Barbara
January – February (volunteer applications start in November)
Location: Downtown Santa Barbara, includes Arlington Theater, other venues
Why Participate? Be part of non-profit arts/educational organization's 11 day annual festival that attracts 90,000+ attendees; offers 200+ films, tributes, symposiums; multiple volunteer positions, tasks
Benefits: Free admittance to events, tee-shirt, meet other volunteers.
Access: Parking lots (free first 75 minutes); street parking; public transportation
More Information: Film Festival Volunteer
Music Academy of the West Summer Music Festival Volunteer - Santa Barbara
June - August
Location: Various
Why Participate? The opportunity to hear inspired music from 100+ talented summer program students, numerous faculty, guest artists. Festival features 200+ masterclasses, recitals, concerts; community concerts, opening night gala. No experience needed: ushers, ticket takers, general volunteers.
More Information: Music Academy Volunteer
Ojai Film Festival Volunteer - Ojai
Location: Various
Why Participate? Be part of annual 18+ year film festival that draws high profile industry participants/attendees due to Los Angeles proximity and secluded, relaxed beautiful Ojai Valley setting; multiple day international, US film screenings; special events, receptions; multiple volunteer positions, tasks
Benefits: Commit to 12 hours of volunteering, receive All Screenings Volunteer pass
More Information: Ojai Film Festival Volunteer