Los Angeles Center
Corpsmembers at the Los Angeles Center complete project work across the Southland, with some work covering Orange or Ventura counties.
Los Angeles Corpsmember Kassandra Montes uses a McLeod to pull brush and slash into piles as part of a fuel reduction project at Kenneth Hahn State Recreation Area.
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Los Angeles Center
4366 South Main Street
Los Angeles, CA 90037
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Built Environment
The California Conservation Corps partners with California State Parks, Caltrans, county and city departments, and area non-profits to enhance the built environment. CCC Corpsmembers may complete a variety of projects such as building or maintaining park facilities, installing signage, retrofitting energy systems, creating defensible space, and reducing flood risk in communities.
Built Environment
Emergency Response
All Corpsmembers respond to emergencies across California and beyond. Assignments can last up to 21 days in a row and Corpsmembers may work up to 16 hours in a day, earning excess pay. Crews support wildfire base camps, protect homes from flooding, remove debris, and more.
Emergency Response
Habitat Restoration
Los Angeles Corpsmembers assess habitats, remove invasive vegetation, plant native species, stabilize slopes, or implement additional modifications to enhance natural environments. Corpsmembers may complete this work in forests, rivers, streams, or other sensitive habitats.
Habitat Restoration
Trails
Serving on natural resource crews, Corpsmembers construct and maintain trails for public recreation. Project work varies but may involve clearing brush, rebuilding trail tread, installing rip rap erosion control, constructing bridges or boardwalks, and more.
Trails
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Spikes
Los Angeles Corpsmembers often camp closer to project sites, called spikes, in wilderness areas or when projects take place outside of a reasonable commute.
Transportation
Corpsmembers must have reliable transportation to center. Transit stations are located within a short walking distance of the center.
Activities
Join Los Angeles’ Corpsmember Advisory Board to organize volunteer events, plan recreation trips, and build community.
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Is there parking at the center for my personal vehicle?
No. The Los Angeles Center does not have any available parking spots for Corpsmembers and street parking is not available in the area.
Are there computers I can use at the center?
The center has 15 desktop computers and 15 laptops available for corpsmember use. Corpsmembers may use them to build their resumes, search for jobs, and complete online courses.
Corpsmembers must get permission to use or borrow a laptop if the computer lab is closed. If staff are available, the lab remains open. The lab is open 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Fridays, and 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday.
What are some of the volunteer opportunities I may participate in?
Los Angeles Center Corpsmembers participate in CicLAvia events throughout the year. Other recent volunteer opportunities include: Rose Parade Float Decorating, Community Events, Winter Wonderland Toy Drive LA, Leimert Park Jazz Festival, Bike 626, Golden Street Events, Earth Day Celebrations, Veteran’s Day Celebrations, MLK Day Celebrations, Tree Planting Events, Halloween Celebrations, and Taste of Soul.
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Los Angeles Center Corpsmembers spent time spiking at Malibu Creek State Park to help protect the area from wildfire by reducing invasive plant species.
