Santa Barbara SERVE Opportunities
Winter 2025
Sweet Wheel Farms
Sweet Wheel Farms
In partnership with Sweet Wheel Farms, the Santa Barbara Agriculture and Farm Education Foundation promotes sustainable agriculture and supports communities facing food insecurity. Volunteer opportunities include planting, harvesting, and farm maintenance, providing hands-on experience with organic farming and regenerative practices.
After our collaboration during Serve the City, we’re excited to offer quarterly and monthly service opportunities. Due to the physical nature of the work, volunteers must be in middle school or older to sign up.
Sweet Wheel farms signup form: https://oceanhills.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/679/responses/new
Kairos Prison Ministry
Kairos Prison Ministry is a lay-led, interdenominational Christian ministry where volunteers share Christ’s love and forgiveness with prisoners and their families. The program starts with “The Weekend,” a three-day retreat at Lompoc Men’s Prison, followed by “The Reunion,” a monthly gathering for ongoing support and spiritual growth.
Volunteers must be same-gender, so only men can volunteer for this ministry at Lompoc.
Dates:
- Training for “The Weekend”: March 22, April 5, April 19, May 3
- “The Weekend”: May 23–May 25
- “The Reunion”: Monthly gatherings (Dates TBD)
Volunteer interest form: https://oceanhills.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/680/responses/new
La Posada Interim Housing Quarterly Meal
La Posada Interim Housing in Santa Barbara offers temporary, supportive housing for individuals experiencing homelessness, providing private rooms with meals, security, and case management to help residents transition to stable housing.
After a successful Serve the City event, both our church members and La Posada residents are eager to share a meal together again! We’re organizing quarterly meal shares, typically on Saturdays, with a 2-3 hour commitment. Volunteers must be 18+ to sign up.
Date: Saturdays (exact date TBD)
La Posada Meal Sign Up Form: https://oceanhills.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/678/responses/new
Transition House
Transition House is dedicated to the solution of family homelessness in the Santa Barbara community. Capable and motivated families with children are offered life tools and respectful, non-sectarian residential services designed to alleviate poverty and restore self-sufficiency and dignity.
Join a team of people to make a meal for 70 people at Transition House and pack lunches for the next day for them! This is an amazing way to serve our neighbors who are struggling to get on their feet and bless them!
Date & Time: 1st Tuesday of the month,
2 shift options: 4:30-6PM Food Prep, 6-7:30PM Food Service
Location: 425 E. Cota St.
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Contact: CMJ Coordinator Megann Drost megann@oceanhills.org
Westside Community Cleanup!
Westside Community Clean (10am-12pm)
Come beautify the Westside of Santa Barbara!
Meeting at the Village, trash cleaning supplies provided
More details to follow
Date & Time: March 8th, 2025
10-12PM
Location: Various Locations