The Volunteer Program provides an avenue by which the City and its citizens can work together achieving the goals and objectives set forth in the Strategic Plan. In turn, this cooperative effort will improve the quality of life for Torrance residents. Volunteerism also allows residents to contribute time and skills in various ways to the community enriching their lives as well as the lives of others.

The following list details the goals and objectives of the City of Torrance Volunteer Program:

• Supplement and compliment existing citywide programs.
• Extend services and initiate new and innovative programs that could not be otherwise provided.
• Enable the volunteer to gain public awareness of how a public agency actually operates.
• Enable the public to provide more input in the development of their community.
• Provide positive opportunities for the volunteers to utilize their talents in a constructive manner while fulfilling some of their own needs.
• Give the volunteer a chance to provide interesting and skilled service to the community.
• Enable the volunteer to gain knowledge, experience, and recognition for future employment.
• Develop a greater understanding and appreciation between City staff and volunteers.
• Give all participants a sense of pride and purpose.

If you would like to receive a volunteer application, please contact the City Manager's Office at (310) 618-5880.