New Flexible Volunteer Group Launches in Lamorinda

A new volunteer group is forming in the Lamorinda area for people who want to give back locally without committing to weekly meetings or a traditional club schedule.

Sponsored by Lamorinda Sunrise Rotary, the group is organized around hands-on service projects rather than standing meetings. Volunteers participate on a project-by-project basis, choosing opportunities that fit their interests, availability, and energy.

Organizers say the group is intended to complement existing Rotary clubs, not replace them, by reaching people who care about service but may not participate in a traditional club format.

Instead of attending weekly breakfasts or lunches, participants come together for practical local work. Past and planned projects include trail restoration, tree planting, improving school and nonprofit grounds, building needed items for local families, and environmental cleanup efforts across Lamorinda.

One recent focus has been environmental restoration along Las Trampas Creek, adjacent to Leigh Creekside Park in Lafayette. This effort is about more than cleanup. It’s about preserving the park’s low-impact, natural character, restoring the wildlife corridor along the creek, and revitalizing native habitat in both areas for future generations.

“We’re trying to make it easier for people to give back,” said Dave Kemnitz, president of Lamorinda Sunrise Rotary. “A lot of people want to help their community, but their schedules don’t allow for regular meetings. This gives them a flexible way to get involved.”

The group is open to working professionals, parents, and other community-minded residents in Lafayette, Moraga, Orinda, and surrounding communities. No prior Rotary experience is required, and participation can vary from project to project.

Organizers are currently inviting founding members to help shape the group’s first projects and direction.

More information is available at lamorindasunrise.org/get-involved.