Frequently Asked Questions
How do I sign-up to come and volunteer?
If you would like help come and beautify Isla
Vista by partaking in litter-removal please call to set up
an appointment at 805.968.2017 x 24 or e-mail cleaniv@ivparks.org.
What are the Adopt-A-Block hours of operation?
Adopt-A-Block operates 9:00a.m.-5:00p.m. Monday-Saturday.
What hours can I come and volunteer?
Volunteering hours occur from 9:00-4:00pm.
Can I receive community service hours for
volunteering?
Yes, absolutely. At the district we provide forms which we
sign for you to return to your agency or organization to
receive community service credit.
Do I need to sign up in order to volunteer?
Adopt-A-Block appreciates when volunteers sign-up ahead of
time so that the Adopt-A-Block Supervisor will be in the
office when you come and volunteer. This allows the
Supervisor to show you where the cleaning materials are
located outside the office as well as inform you which
area of Isla Vista needs the most attention.
Does Adopt-A-Block work with individuals from the
Santa Barbara Probation Department to work off hours?
Yes, Adopt-A-Block offers a program with those individuals
who need probation hours completed. In order to utilize
this program the Santa Barbara Probation Department must
get in contact with Adopt-A-Block.
What kind of projects do the Community Service
Workers complete?
Community Service Workers depending on how many hours they
have to complete will volunteer for the district by
collecting trash and recyclables in Isla Vista or various
painting projects to clean-up graffiti in Isla Vista.