Service Learning Community Partners List

Are you looking to volunteer with education, health, or government-related organizations? Are you only available to volunteer during evening hours or weekends? Use the filter pull-down menu below to select service opportunities among 20 different categories.

90 agencies found.

Agua Hedionda Lagoon Foundation

Website: https://www.aguahedionda.org/
Contact Person: Larissa Hepburn (volunteer@aguahedionda.org)
Contact Phone: 760.804.1969
Address: 1580 Cannon Road Carlsbad CA 92008
Volunteer Needs: Volunteer Needs: Agua Hedionda Lagoon Foundation offers in-person service opportunities. Students can help with on-site projects such as gardening/landscaping in our native plant garden, event set-up, administrative work, trail maintenance/restoration projects, assisting our teachers in our education programs or help our Discovery Center staff with our daily visitors and animal interactions. We only offer in-person service. We can accommodate many volunteers, and offer at least 15 hours of service. We do not require a background check, but do require volunteers to complete an application and orientation. We also offer weekend hours, and some evening events, but mostly service hours from 9AM-5PM. Apply for our current volunteer opportunities here!:
Additional Information / Flyer: https://www.aguahedionda.org/volunteer

Alta Vista High School

Website: https://avhs.vistausd.org/
Contact Person: Juliet Ross-Ma'u (julietross-mau@vistausd.org)
Contact Phone: 760.631.2503 ext. 89003
Address: 1575 Bonair Rd Vista CA 92084
Volunteer Needs: We need onsite volunteer support with tutoring, our garden project, small group support, sports, and general mentoring. We can accommodate many volunteers and offer at least 15 hours of service. We welcome students pursuing all areas of study, especially students pursuing in Social Work, Human Services, and Child Development. We do not require a background check but do require volunteers to complete an application and orientation.
Additional Information / Flyer: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1QRGxwUYnqYhRxOkUd3BkMqzYgpLrZSF07_WZXqZQwJY/edit?usp=sharing

Alzheimer's San Diego

Website: https://www.alzsd.org/
Contact Person: Adrianna McCollum (amccollum@alzsd.org)
Contact Phone: 858.966.3296
Address: 3635 Ruffin Rd #300 San Diego CA 92123
Volunteer Needs: Alzheimer's San Diego offers in-person and remote service opportunities! We are looking for volunteers for the following positions: Companion Volunteer position - provide weekly social visits to an individual living with dementia. We can accommodate 10+ volunteers and offer at least 15 hours of service. We also offer service opportunities during the evening and on weekends. We welcome students from all areas of study. We require volunteers to complete a volunteer application and background check; we pay for the volunteer's background screenings. Staff and volunteers must be Covid-vaccinated (for in-person activities) but are not required to provide medical records.
Additional Information / Flyer: https://www.volgistics.com/appform/604012251

American Red Cross of San Diego

Website: https://www.redcross.org/sso/vc
Contact Person: John Steinberger (john.steinberger2@redcross.org)
Contact Phone: 760.220.5361
Address: Closed to public: 3950 Calle Fortunada San Diego  CA  92123
Volunteer Needs: We have many great virtual opportunities! Volunteers typically commit about 2-3 hours a week or 10 hours per month minimum for 6 months or longer. Volunteers need to complete a background check, volunteer orientation, and volunteer application. Submit a volunteer application online today, wait for a confirmation email, schedule a phone screening, and get started soon! These current openings are all VIRTUAL: Service to the Armed Forces Caseworkers, Disaster Services Caseworkers, Disaster Preparedness Team Leaders/Coordinators, Disaster Preparedness Presenters (Bilingual Spanish speakers needed!), Disaster Action Team Members (responding virtually to disaster calls), and more! We are seeking 20-25 student volunteers. Social Work students are great for Casework roles, Child Development and Education students are great for our Child Preparedness Education programs, etc.
Additional Information / Flyer: https://volunteerconnection.redcross.org/?nd=my_chapter&page_id=7795

ASCENDtials

Website: https://ascendtials.org/
Contact Person: Mika Marzette (dir@ascendtials.org)
Contact Phone: 619.608.1470
Address: 505 W Broadway San Diego CA 92101
Volunteer Needs: In search of volunteers to help participate in monthly environmental cleanup events on highways and local beaches. Highway cleanup is once a month for 120 minutes/per session. Beach cleanup is once a month for 75 minutes/session. Garden volunteers wanted to come help care for ASCENDtials’s urban garden space located in Sweetwater Summit Regional Park. Responsible for planting, weeding, and harvesting; 18+ years old and 2–5 hours required weekly. Yoga volunteers to assist kemetic yoga instructors and manage attendees; up to 3 hours a week. Volunteers to join the Think Tank in the poetry & writing club. Must attend online workshops to discuss and write on social justice issues such as racism, poverty, women’s rights, equal pay, and government representation; 90 minutes/session, 2 sessions per month. Volunteer event support to assist with the administration, coordination, and evaluation of events and activities involving our programming; 2–5 hours required weekly. Volunteer marketing support to assist in developing marketing campaign literature such as images, blog entries, or social media comments, and aiding in the execution of promotional campaigns for our programs and events; 18+ years old and 2–10 hours required weekly. Online service opportunities can accommodate unlimited students. In-person opportunities can accommodate between 6-12 students. Depending on the type of event/volunteer opportunity, the required amount of hours will differ. All courses of study are welcome to participate in our volunteer opportunities. Business students are ideal for business-related volunteer positions. We do not require a background check, but ask volunteers to complete an application and orientation.
Additional Information / Flyer: https://ascendtials.org/get-involved/volunteer/

BASE Programs (Before and After School Enrichment)

Website: http://www.baseprograms.com/
Contact Person: KD Casantusan (kd@baseprograms.com)
Contact Phone: 760.583.4649
Address: 1806 S Horne St Oceanside CA 92054
Volunteer Needs: We are seeking in-person volunteers to serve as Assistant Instructors for TK-5th grade students in Oceanside! All disciplines are welcome. BASE activities include: academic support, athletics, and art. Volunteers would be paired with a BASE Instructor to assist with facilitating activities. These hours are available: AM Program is Monday-Friday, from 6:00AM-8:30AM or 6:30AM-9:00AM. PM Program is Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 2PM-6PM, and Wednesday from 12PM-6PM. Volunteers would commit to at least 1 shift weekly, of 2.5 hours or 3 hours. Volunteers would also commit to at least 15 hours of service total. School sites available for service are: Foussat, Ivey Ranch, McAuliffe, Nichols, Pablo Tac, Palmquist, San Onofre, South Oceanside, and Stuart Mesa Elementary Schools. Orientation would take place virtually OR at South Oceanside Elementary School. A completed application and phone interview are required. School-appropriate attire is required. Please reach out to KD with your applications and questions!
Additional Information / Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1OftBWJnchgz8Z0y2vlH9og1kIkTd98he/view

Be Creative Zone

Website: https://becreative.zone/
Contact Person: Kristi Stone (Kristi@BeCreative.Zone)
Contact Phone: 760.633.3012
Address:  Encinitas, Vista, and Bay Park  
Volunteer Needs: +++++ Beach Cleanups & ECO Art Treasure Sorting/Hunting - Each month, on the 3rd Saturday from 8:00 to noon, we are the Front Lines of Surfriders' Beach Cleanup at Moonlight Beach in Encinitas. Surfrider volunteers clean the beaches then dump their finds in our tubs. Be Creative Zone volunteers sort them into Returnables, Recyclables and Trash/Treasures. Before items are deemed trash and head to their final destination (the landfill), volunteers get an opportunity to assess the viability of it remaining use. Can we clean and reuse for funky art? Can we get creative with it and upcycle it to something new? Participants are challenged to get their ""Creative ECO Art"" quick thinking caps on. As found items are sorted, we collaborate on Eco Art and other creative environmental stewardship ideas. At the end of the day, volunteers are outraged, moved to take action and inspired to be a part of the solution. +++++ Experiential Cleaning and Creative Conversations for ReUse - After each Beach Cleanup still useful found items need to be cleaned and sort for reuse. Witness firsthand the still usefulness of stuff once it gets cleaned. Reuse is an important part of a circular economy and personal environmental stewardship. Participants get to the experience the peace filled nature of cleaning still useful items, as well as get an opportunity to talk about what can be done with the found items. Creativity abounds. Date and time flexible. +++++ Grant Writing - With our assistance, research grant opportunities and write grant proposals for various ECO Creative programs. +++++ Website Design & Development - Work with us to revamp our website. From copy writing to design to application development, every aspect of a dynamic WORDPRESS website is needed. +++++ Create ECO Art and other ECO Stewardship Content - ReUse and Upcycle ideas. Come up with or find creative activities for the ""SAVED from the Landfill"" items we have in our storage. (Beach finds are only one source.) Document or create videos to teach people your ReUse idea or Funky Art activity for use on our website and social media. +++++ Business or Strategic Plan (501c3 nonprofit) - Help us create our 10-year Strategic Plan. +++++ We can accommodate 10 volunteers and can provide at least 15 hours of service to volunteers. We especially welcome volunteers who are studying Web Design, Business, Software Development, Environmental Studies, and Art. Our organization does not require a background check or volunteer orientation, but we do require volunteers to complete a volunteer application. Regarding COVID, we follow state law mandates and common sense, no additional requirements.
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Beautiful Dying Expo

Website: https://beautifuldying.com/index.html
Contact Person: Michele Little (michele@beautifuldying.com)
Contact Phone: 954.309.0413
Address: 620 Melba Road Suite 22 Encinitas CA 92024
Volunteer Needs: We are searching for volunteers to assist with Website Design & Maintenance, Social Media Marketing, Graphic Design for digital and print, Public Relations/Press Releases, Administrative Tasks/Data Entry, Email Marketing, monitoring Facebook Live Insights, and Video Editing. We offer flexible volunteer hours and do not have a minimum volunteer hour requirement. We welcome volunteers from the field of IT, Graphic Design, Business/Entrepreneurial, and Marketing. No background check required, but we ask volunteers to complete a volunteer application and orientation. The application can be accessed at the link below. If any student has created a program or course that has an impact on the end-of-life community, we will be happy to review and consider it as a course during the Beautiful Dying Insights sessions that are produced practically on a daily basis up to the 4th annual expo, November 11-13, 2022. The Beautiful Dying Insights sessions are set up on Zoom and livestreamed to Facebook.
Additional Information / Flyer: https://beautifuldyingexpo.com/internship-opportunities/.

BeautyOnGo Association

Website: http://glitterglamstudio.com
Contact Person: Monalisa Rodriguez (glitterglamstudio1@gmail.com)
Contact Phone: 619.962.2086
Address: 2509 Windward Way Chula Vista CA 91914
Volunteer Needs: We are seeking onsite and virtual volunteers to assist with office administration, field event organizing, social media outreach, and project managing. We can accommodate up to 10 volunteers and can provide at least 15 hours of service. We do not require a background check but do require a volunteer application. All non-vaccinated students must wear a mask. This would be a great opportunity for students majoring in Social Work, Human Services, Computer Information, Photography, and Business.
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Big Brothers Big Sisters of San Diego-Operation Bigs & Community-Based Mentoring

Website: http://www.sdbigs.org
Contact Person: Gabriel Lopez (gabriell@sdbigs.org or CommunityRecruitment@SDBigs.org)
Contact Phone: 858.536.4900 Ext. 213
Address: Camp Pendleton or 4305 University Ave. Suite 300 San Diego CA 92105
Volunteer Needs: We are searching for volunteers to assist with our Big Brother or Big Sister to Child in Community initiative. We have unlimited volunteer positions available and are looking for volunteers across all disciplines. We require a minimum of 4 hours per month. Operation Bigs could be open to a class project for programming during a virtual session to enhance the match experience on virtual sessions. We require a background check, volunteer application, and orientation. The volunteer application can be accessed through the following link: http://sdbigs.org/volunteerapplication/
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Botanical Community Development Initiatives

Website: http://www.communityrootsfarm.org/
Contact Person: Desiree Tuttle (desiree@plantspeoplecommunity.org)
Contact Phone:
Address: 4510 North River Rd. Oceanside CA 92057
Volunteer Needs: This event will take place at Community Roots Farm, a project of BCDI. We are a 1-acre urban farm located in Oceanside where we grow food with community, for community. We offer volunteer opportunities for all ages and abilities! Participants are encouraged to bring organic scraps from home for composting. Volunteers must wear closed-toed shoes and long pants. Please bring water! Highly recommend bringing a hat and wearing sunscreen. Every Sunday from 11am-2pm: Projects will vary but may include planting, seeding, weeding, mulching, up-potting, compost turning, chicken care, painting signs, organizing, etc. Tuesdays from 3pm-5pm: Be a farmer for the afternoon! Harvest, wash, and pack vegetables; plant and weed fields. Wednesdays from 10:30am-2:30pm: Work in the plant nursery up-potting seedlings which helps support our Plants for Justice Program and plant sale. We are located on the property of Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church. We also welcome volunteers on Thursdays from 9am-12pm. We can accommodate at least 20 volunteers and can offer at least 15 hours of service to students. This is a great opportunity for students studying Horticulture. We do not require students to complete a background check, application, or orientation.
Additional Information / Flyer: https://acrobat.adobe.com/link/review?uri=urn:aaid:scds:US:40fa4cc8-bff7-365e-9cf6-c279aca9e455

Boys & Girls Club of Vista

Website: https://www.bgcvista.org/volunteering
Contact Person: Sierra Loredo (sierra@bgcvista.com)
Contact Phone: 760.295.5933
Address: 410 W. California Avenue Vista CA 92083
Volunteer Needs: Boys & Girls Club of Vista offers onsite and remote service opportunities. We are looking for volunteers to support the following programs from 3pm-6pm: STEM, Mindfulness, Arts & Crafts, Sports, Reading, and more. BGCV also has specialized opportunities: Social Media Marketing Intern, Operation Appreciation, Gala Event Support and Morning Program Support (7am-9am/10am). We can accommodate 20 volunteers and offer at least 15 hours of service. We welcome volunteers studying Child Development, Marketing, Education, Business, etc. We require volunteers to complete a background check, application, and orientation. We are also in need of chaperones for our summer 2023 field trips! Check out the link below for the dates/locations, and contact Sierra Loredo to sign-up!
Additional Information / Flyer: https://www.bgcvista.org/volunteering

Boys & Girls Clubs of Oceanside

Website: http://www.bgcoceanside.org
Contact Person: Hillary Wheeler (hadams@bgcoceanside.org)
Contact Phone: 760.433.8920
Address: 401 Country Club Lane Oceanside CA 92054
Volunteer Needs: BGCO offers onsite service learning from all departments. BGCO supports virtual service learning ONLY when we have established project with the professor. The Professor has already worked with our BGCO team to establish a project that aligns with the professor's goals and BGCO program vision. We can welcome at least 50 volunteers and offer at least 15 hours of service. We also require volunteers to complete a volunteer application, background check, and volunteer orientation. Apply to volunteer at the link below:
Additional Information / Flyer: https://bgcoceanside.org/get-involved/volunteer/

Boys & Girls Clubs of San Dieguito

Website: http://www.bgcsandieguito.org
Contact Person: Pam Curtis (pcurtis@bgcsandieguito.org)
Contact Phone: 858.755.9371
Address: 533 Lomas Santa Fe Drive Solana Beach CA 92075
Volunteer Needs: We are searching for volunteers for the following roles: Homework helpers: Our Power Hour program helps elementary and teenage students with homework, college prep, and other knowledge-based activities. If you're interested in education or childcare, we have a place for you! Gardeners, cooks, and bakers: We have two large gardens and teaching kitchens where we teach kids how to grow, cook, and bake their own food! Perfect for those in nutrition, horticulture, or culinary art studies! Music support: At our Youth Arts Academy, we seek to stimulate creativity, encourage self-expression, and a love of the arts through our instrumentation programs, and rock and jazz band! Come share your love of the creative arts! Coaches, assistant coaches, and field monitors: We're always looking for sportsters passionate about teaching kids’ leadership, teamwork, and fun! A great match for students studying health sciences! Leaders: Are you passionate about a particular subject or activity? We're always looking for people who would be interested in sharing their passion with our members. If you're interested in facilitating your own program, let us know! We have seven locations available in Carmel Valley, Solana Beach, Del Mar, and Encinitas. Depending on the department and site, we can accommodate up to 7 student volunteers and can provide at least 15 hours of service. We offer service opportunities during the evening, but not during the weekend. This is a great opportunity for students interested in Education, Childcare, Nutrition, Culinary Arts, Horticulture, Music Education, and Fitness. All sites and departments require a background check, application, reference checks, fingerprinting, training, and orientation.
Additional Information / Flyer: https://forms.office.com/r/PADab1TQPG

Brother Benno's Foundation

Website: http://www.brotherbenno.org
Contact Person: Helen Parsons (helenparsons75@outlook.com)
Contact Phone: 760.622.2117
Address: 3955 Mission Ave Oceanside CA 92058
Volunteer Needs: Our thrift shop needs help with sorting, accepting donations and customer service. We are open Tuesday through Saturday from 9am-5pm. We can accommodate 3 to 4 volunteers per day and can offer at least 15 hours of service. This is a great opportunity for volunteers pursuing any major! We would love to connect with an instructor for a group or class project for our Christmas preparations for approximately 400 children. We do not require a background check, volunteer application, or orientation. We may ask volunteers to wear a mask when required.
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Casa de Amistad

Website: http://www.casadeamistad.org
Contact Person: Corey Ford (volunteer@casadeamistad.org)
Contact Phone: 858.356.4297
Address: 120 Stevens Avenue Solana Beach CA 92075
Volunteer Needs: We are seeking student volunteers to assist with weekly tutoring in person with Casa de Amistad students in kindergarten-12th grade. Our capacity to welcome volunteers is varied and will depend on student needs. We require a commitment of volunteering once a week for 1.25 hours at either our Solana Beach site (Tuesday or Thursday at 4:30-5:45pm or 6:00-7:15pm) or our Carlsbad site (Mondays at 4:30-5:45pm). We request that student volunteers commit to at least one semester of volunteering. We require a background check, volunteer application, and volunteer orientation. We can offer students at least 15 hours of service. All tutors and students complete a covid health screening upon checking in for each session. We also offer service hours in the evenings, but not during the weekend. Casa will do our best to maintain current CDC and California state and county guidelines, including smaller group sizes and fewer common area touchpoints.
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Casa de Amparo

Website: http://www.casadeamparo.org
Contact Person: Yesenia Rosas (yrosas@casadeamparo.org)
Contact Phone: 760.566.3560
Address: 325 Buena Creek Road San Marcos CA 92069
Volunteer Needs: We offer year-round and one-time volunteer projects. We are currently looking for volunteers to help in our Residential Services Program, in our admin offices, and a marketing intern. Our Residential Services volunteer will help plan activities for our youth between the ages of 12-18 that have suffered from abuse and neglect. We are always looking for volunteers to help us in admin with tasks such as stuffing envelopes, soliciting businesses for auction items, help with organizing/cleaning projects, and assisting with projects that come up on a monthly basis. We have three big fundraisers throughout the year that help us raise money for our youth so we are constantly needing bartenders, check-in assistants, runners, etc. We require all volunteers who are working directly with our youth to: undergo an interview, provide proof of immunizations, a TB test, and a background check. If you are assisting us with our fundraiser events & in admin, you do not need to complete all of these background check steps. You do not need to be enrolled in a specific course in order to volunteer with us. We are always having projects in our facility in San Marcos & Oceanside, so we'd love to set something up as a group. We do need lots of help organizing the donation room we have in our Oceanside location so if we could a group for this project, that would be a huge help. During the Holidays, we receive lots of donations so we try to have these rooms as stocked and organized as we can. We can have several students in different departments so feel free to reach out to us with any questions.
Additional Information / Flyer: https://www.volgistics.com/ex/portal.dll/ap?ap=1245434852

Center for Community Solutions

Website: https://www.ccssd.org/
Contact Person: Dalia Alzendi (dalzendi@ccssd.org)
Contact Phone: 858.693.2357
Address: 4508 Mission Bay San Diego CA 92109
Volunteer Needs: We are seeking volunteers to assist in the following roles: Sexual Assault Response Team (SART) Volunteer Advocate - Provide emotional support, crisis intervention, advocacy and essential information to sexual assault survivors at their evidentiary exam. Advocacy Support Facilitator/Hotline Volunteer - Provide information, referrals, support, and crisis intervention for hotline callers and shelter residents. Children’s Activity Leader - Provide creative and educational activities to children who reside in emergency shelter in East County or North County San Diego. Client Support Facilitator Volunteer - Be the first face to welcome someone to CCS! Greet clients, visitors, staff and volunteers, respond to calls, and help with various clerical and administrative tasks. Outreach Volunteer - Help get out the word about healthy relationships! Table at various events, engage community members in discussions around the prevention of intimate partner violence and sexual assault, and provide an overview of available CCS services. Special Event Volunteer - Help at CCS fundraising events, with roles including registration, greeter, seating assistant, raffle salesperson, spotter, scribe, and set up/break down volunteer. The number of student volunteers we can accommodate depends on the department, however the SART role has the greatest need and most opportunities available. We can provide at least 15 service hours. All CCS volunteer positions require an application and interview process with CCS staff and a background check. Attending an info session is recommended but not required. All positions except Special Event Volunteer require completion of our 66-Hour Crisis Intervention Training (CIT). All positions except Special Event Volunteer require a 3-to-12-month minimum commitment. All positions must attest to being fully vaccinated for COVID 19. Click the link below to complete a volunteer application:
Additional Information / Flyer: https://app.betterimpact.com/PublicEnterprise/ec4b364f-ac8c-4015-9e36-f3cf2ed37f9dAll

Cesar Chavez Middle School

Website: http://tinyurl.com/cesarchavezmiddleschool
Contact Person: CJ Malauulu (cj.malauulu@oside.us)
Contact Phone: 760.637.7759
Address: 202 Oleander Dr Oceanside CA 92057
Volunteer Needs: Cesar Chavez Middle School is looking for volunteers to assist onsite with campus-wide opportunities to support students before, during, and after school. We offer flexibility based on MCC student interests, needs, and availability with the intent of surrounding our students with positive role models to create an enhanced learning environment. We can accommodate as many volunteers as possible. We will find an opportunity for any MCC student in need. Volunteers will sign an acknowledgment letter, scan their ID(1 time) for easy front-office check-ins, and complete a brief orientation.
Additional Information / Flyer: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xAGIG30d7x0a0f2j2PKZiI5jHIMaa3dVHZY_Q0DmIXk/edit?usp=sharing

Child Development Center at MiraCosta College

Website: None Listed
Contact Person: Jennifer Streagle (jstreagle@miracosta.edu)
Contact Phone: 760.795.6656
Address: One Barnard Drive, Bldg. 8000 Oceanside CA 92056
Volunteer Needs: We are searching for volunteers to assist with classroom support and activity implementation at the Child Development Center at MiraCosta (Oceanside campus) with mentor teachers. We welcome students pursuing any major, especially Child Development, Psychology, Human Development/Services, and Sociology. We require all volunteers to complete a volunteer orientation, provide proof of immunizations, and TB test within 1 year. We can accommodate as many as 5 volunteers per day.
Additional Information / Flyer: https://www.miracosta.edu/academics/degree-and-certificate-programs/social-and-behavioral-sciences/child-development/index.html

Children's Paradise Inc. - East Vista

Website: http://childrensparadise.com/
Contact Person: Jasmine Reaves (jreaves@childrensparadise.com)
Contact Phone: 760.407.8500
Address: 990 Vale Terrace Dr. Vista CA 92084
Volunteer Needs: All on site experience including classroom support and activity implementation in a high-quality learning environment (infant, toddlers, preschool, and school-age) with qualified/experienced teachers. We can accommodate as many volunteers as possible and offer at least 15 hours of service. If you require less hours, please email Jasmine Reaves for accommodations. We welcome students pursuing any major, especially Child Development, Psychology, Human Development/Services, and Sociology. We require all volunteers to complete a volunteer orientation, volunteer application, provide proof of immunizations, TB test within 1 year, and a background check if committing to more than 15 hours of service. Please email Jasmine Reaves to get started!
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Children's Paradise Inc. - Escondido

Website: http://childrensparadise.com/
Contact Person: Jasmine Reaves (jreaves@childrensparadise.com)
Contact Phone: 760.407.8500
Address: 986 W. El Norte Parkway  Escondido CA 92026
Volunteer Needs: All on site experience including classroom support and activity implementation in a high-quality learning environment (infant, toddlers, preschool, and school-age) with qualified/experienced teachers. We can accommodate as many volunteers as possible and offer at least 15 hours of service. If you require less hours, please email Jasmine Reaves for accommodations. We welcome students pursuing any major, especially Child Development, Psychology, Human Development/Services, and Sociology. We require all volunteers to complete a volunteer orientation, volunteer application, provide proof of immunizations, TB test within 1 year, and a background check if committing to more than 15 hours of service. Please email Jasmine Reaves to get started!
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Children's Paradise Inc. - North Vista

Website: http://childrensparadise.com/
Contact Person: Jasmine Reaves (jreaves@childrensparadise.com)
Contact Phone: 760.407.8500
Address: 700 E Bobier Dr. Vista CA 92084
Volunteer Needs: All on site experience including classroom support and activity implementation in a high-quality learning environment (infant, toddlers, preschool, and school-age) with qualified/experienced teachers. We can accommodate as many volunteers as possible and offer at least 15 hours of service. If you require less hours, please email Jasmine Reaves for accommodations. We welcome students pursuing any major, especially Child Development, Psychology, Human Development/Services, and Sociology. We require all volunteers to complete a volunteer orientation, volunteer application, provide proof of immunizations, TB test within 1 year, and a background check if committing to more than 15 hours of service. Please email Jasmine Reaves to get started!
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Children's Paradise Inc. - Oceanside

Website: http://childrensparadise.com/
Contact Person: Jasmine Reaves (jreaves@childrensparadise.com)
Contact Phone: 760.407.8500
Address: 2017-A Mission Ave.  Oceanside CA 92058
Volunteer Needs: All on site experience including classroom support and activity implementation in a high-quality learning environment (infant, toddlers, preschool, and school-age) with qualified/experienced teachers. We can accommodate as many volunteers as possible and offer at least 15 hours of service. If you require less hours, please email Jasmine Reaves for accommodations. We welcome students pursuing any major, especially Child Development, Psychology, Human Development/Services, and Sociology. We require all volunteers to complete a volunteer orientation, volunteer application, provide proof of immunizations, TB test within 1 year, and a background check if committing to more than 15 hours of service. Please email Jasmine Reaves to get started!
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Children's Paradise Inc. - South Vista

Website: http://www.childrensparadise.com
Contact Person: Jasmine Reaves (jreaves@childrensparadise.com)
Contact Phone: 760.407.8500
Address: 145 N. Melrose Dr. #100  Vista CA 92083
Volunteer Needs: All on site experience including classroom support and activity implementation in a high-quality learning environment (infant, toddlers, preschool, and school-age) with qualified/experienced teachers. We can accommodate as many volunteers as possible and offer at least 15 hours of service. If you require less hours, please email Jasmine Reaves for accommodations. We welcome students pursuing any major, especially Child Development, Psychology, Human Development/Services, and Sociology. We require all volunteers to complete a volunteer orientation, volunteer application, provide proof of immunizations, TB test within 1 year, and a background check if committing to more than 15 hours of service. Please email Jasmine Reaves to get started!
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City of Oceanside

Website: https://www.ci.oceanside.ca.us/home
Contact Person: Milissa Maya (MMaya@oceansideca.org)
Contact Phone: 760.435.3507
Address: 300 N. Coast Hwy Oceanside CA 92054
Volunteer Needs: We are looking for students interested in working with Oceanside residents in a community and social service perspective at any of our four Resource Centers (Chavez Resource Center, Crown Heights Resource Center, Libby Lake Resource Center or John Landes Community Center) located in Oceanside. Tasks can include but not limited to translating and/or completing applications or documents, researching referrals for service, enrolling in services or schools, etc. Sites are open Monday - Friday between 9 am - 4 pm, with occasional weekend and evening meetings or special events. There is also a need for students with computer experience that can assist residents with computer training classes or hosting office hours at computer labs. Bilingual is preferred but not required. We can accommodate 4 total volunteers, 1 at each site. We can also provide at least 15 hours of service to students. This is a great opportunity for students studying Social Work and/or Human Services, Sociology, Computer Science, and Education. We also require volunteers to complete a volunteer application, and background check (we cover the cost).
Additional Information / Flyer: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/oceansideca/jobs/3626400/volunteers-and-interns?keywords=volunteer&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs

CleanEarth4Kids

Website: https://cleanearth4kids.org/
Contact Person: Suzanne Hume (S@CleanEarth4Kids.org or 4Kids@CleanEarth4Kids.org )
Contact Phone: 760.518.2776
Address: 517 Seagaze Drive, Suite 660 Oceanside CA 92054
Volunteer Needs: CleanEarth4Kids.org offers flexible, remote service learning (and optional in-person events) and opportunities to select (or design) independent or group projects of interest to further our mission. Our mission is working for Children’s Health and Future, Public Health and Wellness, Education, Racial, Social, Climate & Environmental Justice. CleanEarth4Kids also offers internships (including for-academic credit) and volunteer opportunities for people of all ages, backgrounds, and levels of experience. Some examples of service learning projects include creating an infographic, art, chart, video, etc. We also offer foreign language opportunities to translate materials and conversations. This is an excellent opportunity for students interested in racial, social, climate and environmental justice, children’s health and development, public health & wellness, education, ecology, biology, oceanography, law, indigenous studies, ethnic studies, tech, media, the arts, visual & graphic design, film, communication, etc. We do not require a background check or volunteer orientation but do require a volunteer application. Students will complete our volunteer/ Service Learning Application that includes our COVID policy and our Volunteer Policy. The volunteer application may be completed at the link below:
Additional Information / Flyer: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1UC7oSfjm5xUPjYWeY1tgL8Jy-I-x3ccuVk1ZKk01E4M/viewform?edit_requested=true

Coastal Roots Farm

Website: https://coastalrootsfarm.org/
Contact Person: Christina Cranwell (christina@coastalrootsfarm.org)
Contact Phone: 845.416.4144
Address: 441 Saxony Rd Encinitas CA 92024
Volunteer Needs: CRF offers onsite volunteer opportunities for those looking to spend more time outdoors while building community. Volunteers assist in the Farm's mission of nourishing community by providing equitable access to local organic food, and environmental education. Volunteers often assist with the maintenance of our growing spaces and improvements to our programmatic spaces. We can welcome 5 volunteers and offer at least 15 hours of service. We do not require our volunteers to complete a background check, volunteer application, or orientation.
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Community HousingWorks

Website: http://chworks.org/volunteer
Contact Person: Melissa Gonzalez (magonzalez@chworks.org)
Contact Phone: 619.795.0226
Address: 3111 Camino Del Rio North, Suite 800  San Diego CA 92108
Volunteer Needs: We are seeking volunteers for virtual and in-person volunteer opportunities! Study Stars is an expanded learning program serving Community HousingWorks resident youth in K-5th grade. Study Stars focuses on working collaboratively with adult volunteers and community partners in providing academic support, community building, enrichment opportunities, and building school connections for our young residents. Volunteers in the Study Stars program lead virtual or in-person activities like reading/games, storytelling, homework tutoring, and community-building activities. Shifts are generally Monday through Friday between the hours of 3:00 pm-5:30 pm. We have multiple locations throughout Carlsbad, Vista, Escondido, Fallbrook, Poway, National City, Lakeside, and San Diego. We can accommodate 20-25 volunteers and provide at least 15 hours of service. This is a great opportunity for volunteers studying Social Work, Human Services, Sociology, Child Development, Communications, Education, Math, and Science. We require volunteers to complete a volunteer application, volunteer orientation, and pass background check and be COVID vaccinated. CHW covers the cost of the background check. Click the link below to complete a volunteer application:
Additional Information / Flyer: https://www.volgistics.com/ex/portal.dll/ap?ap=215140243

Community HousingWorks - Escondido

Website: http://chworks.org/volunteer
Contact Person: Melissa Gonzalez (magonzalez@chworks.org)
Contact Phone: 619.795.0226
Address: 260 N Midway Dr Escondido CA 92027
Volunteer Needs: We are seeking volunteers for virtual and in-person volunteer opportunities! Study Stars is an expanded learning program serving Community HousingWorks resident youth in K-5th grade. Study Stars focuses on working collaboratively with adult volunteers and community partners in providing academic support, community building, enrichment opportunities, and building school connections for our young residents. Volunteers in the Study Stars program lead virtual or in-person activities like reading/games, storytelling, homework tutoring, and community-building activities. Shifts are generally Monday through Friday between the hours of 3:00 pm-5:30 pm. We have multiple locations throughout Carlsbad, Vista, Escondido, Fallbrook, Poway, National City, Lakeside, and San Diego. We can accommodate 20-25 volunteers and provide at least 15 hours of service. This is a great opportunity for volunteers studying Social Work, Human Services, Sociology, Child Development, Communications, Education, Math, and Science. We require volunteers to complete a volunteer application, volunteer orientation, and pass background check and be COVID vaccinated. CHW covers the cost of the background check. Click the link below to complete a volunteer application:
Additional Information / Flyer: https://www.volgistics.com/ex/portal.dll/ap?ap=215140243

Community HousingWorks - La Costa Paloma

Website: http://chworks.org/volunteer
Contact Person: Melissa Gonzalez (magonzalez@chworks.org)
Contact Phone: 619.795.0226
Address: 1953 Dove Lane Carlsbad CA 92009
Volunteer Needs: We are seeking volunteers for virtual and in-person volunteer opportunities! Study Stars is an expanded learning program serving Community HousingWorks resident youth in K-5th grade. Study Stars focuses on working collaboratively with adult volunteers and community partners in providing academic support, community building, enrichment opportunities, and building school connections for our young residents. Volunteers in the Study Stars program lead virtual or in-person activities like reading/games, storytelling, homework tutoring, and community-building activities. Shifts are generally Monday through Friday between the hours of 3:00 pm-5:30 pm. We have multiple locations throughout Carlsbad, Vista, Escondido, Fallbrook, Poway, National City, Lakeside, and San Diego. We can accommodate 20-25 volunteers and provide at least 15 hours of service. This is a great opportunity for volunteers studying Social Work, Human Services, Sociology, Child Development, Communications, Education, Math, and Science. We require volunteers to complete a volunteer application, volunteer orientation, and pass background check and be COVID vaccinated. CHW covers the cost of the background check. Click the link below to complete a volunteer application:
Additional Information / Flyer: https://www.volgistics.com/ex/portal.dll/ap?ap=215140243

Community Learning Center (CLC) Food Pantry

Website: https://www.miracosta.edu/student-services/care/food-pantry.html
Contact Person: Mitra De Souza (care@miracosta.edu)
Contact Phone: 760.795.8719
Address: 1831 Mission Ave Oceanside CA 92058
Volunteer Needs: Onsite Volunteer Opportunity: The MiraCosta CARE Team invites YOU to assist with organizing and operating the Community Learning Center (CLC) campus Food Pantry. This could include moving/lifting boxes for restocking purposes as well as organizing the pantry, assisting students accessing the pantry and performing outreach. This is a great opportunity for students pursuing any major, especially Social Work and Human Services, Sociology, and Human Development. Thank you in advance for signing up and we look forward to working with you as we serve our students and campus! Bilingual English/Spanish is preferred but not required. Volunteers must be able to commit to volunteering at least 15 hours to be eligible. We require a volunteer orientation, completion of a volunteer form, and a volunteer interview.
Additional Information / Flyer: https://forms.gle/fVU2pZbT9TBv1baX6

Community Resource Center

Website: http://www.crcncc.org
Contact Person: Sara E Rosenbaum (srosenbaum@crcncc.org)
Contact Phone: 949.295.8650
Address: 650 2nd Street Encinitas CA 92024
Volunteer Needs: We can use help at our San Marcos Resale Store that is open M-Sat from 10am-5pm. Volunteers will be assisting with sorting, receiving donations and keeping the store clean. We’re also looking for a volunteers to help create a training video - writing, filming, editing skills all helpful! We can accommodate 1 to 5 volunteers and can offer at least 15 hours of service. We require volunteers to complete an application.
Additional Information / Flyer: https://www.volgistics.com/appform/529687521

Del Rio Elementary School

Website: https://www.oside.us/delrio
Contact Person: Heidi Barker (heidi.barker@oside.us)
Contact Phone: 760.901.7305
Address: 5200 North River Road  Oceanside CA 92058
Volunteer Needs: Del Rio Elementary school is looking for volunteers to assist onsite in classrooms. We can accommodate two volunteers and can offer at least 15 hours of service. We especially are looking for volunteers who are studying child development and education. Volunteers must complete an application and must have received their COVID vaccination to volunteer at our school.
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Dual Language Institute North County

Website: http://www.dlinorthcounty.org/
Contact Person: Alys Masek (AlysMasek@gmail.com)
Contact Phone: 619.381.3992
Address: 2030 University Dr.  Vista California 92083
Volunteer Needs: We are a Pre-k to 8th grade Dual Language (English/Spanish) Charter school. We are looking for tutors to work in our after-school math tutoring program. The tutors will have training and curriculum provided and will work under the supervision of Dual Language Institute staff. We are asking for at least 1 hour/week commitment but we can offer more hours if a volunteer would like more hours. This is a great opportunity for anyone who enjoys working with kids and wants to make an immediate impact. We can accommodate 10 to 15 volunteers and offer at least 15 hours of service to volunteers. We do not require a background check but require volunteers to complete an application and orientation. We ask individuals who have tested positive for Covid to not come on campus until they have a negative test.
Additional Information / Flyer: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScD-p3xbtKt1pRiE3ZaSPhSVf3VUkARF9gETB6b6AvvoHjRmQ/viewform

ECOLIFE Conservation

Website: https://www.ecolifeconservation.org/support/volunteer
Contact Person: Andrew Lopez (alopez@ecolifeconservation.org)
Contact Phone: 760.740.1346
Address: 2810 Pio Pico Dr Carlsbad CA 92008
Volunteer Needs: ECOLIFE has opportunities for students to participate in planting & harvesting aquaponic produce for people in need, aquaponics system building & maintenance, Spanish translation and Spanish lessons, data collection & analysis, creative writing, and educational program development. Students will work at our solar-powered aquaponic ranch, our office location, and/or at school sites. We can offer at least 15 hours of service to volunteers. We require volunteers to complete an application.
Additional Information / Flyer: https://www.ecolifeconservation.org/partner-with-us/volunteer-opportunities/application/

Education Begins in the Home

Website: http://openabook.org
Contact Person: Edward Becerra (educationbeginsinthehome@gmail.com)
Contact Phone: (760) 681-9950
Address: 523 Edgewater Ave Oceanside  CA 92057
Volunteer Needs: Education Begins in the Home is looking for volunteers to help provide FREE books at various events. Our goal is to help improve the literacy level of our youth. We can accommodate 3 volunteers and can offer at least 15 hours of service. We especially welcome volunteers from the field of education. We do not require a background check, volunteer application or volunteer orientation to volunteer with the organization.
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Empowering Latino Futures

Website: https://empoweringlatinofutures.org/
Contact Person: Martha Zamora (outreach@empoweringlatinofutures.org)
Contact Phone: 760.645.3455
Address: 624 Hillcrest Ln Fallbrook CA 92028
Volunteer Needs: Empowering Latino Futures believes that volunteers are a key team player in every program. Each volunteer contributes great engagement and passion to the betterment of their community, supports ELF mission, and receives a rewarding, gratifying experience. Volunteers can participate in various programs related to education, community building, empowering content, and literacy efforts to promote reading and support the author community. Volunteer assignments/activities include but are not limited to: performing general office work, inputting data entries in the computer, and support as needed creating packages to be mailed (in-person mainly), assisting during special events with setup and organize pre- and post-event tasks, event planning support as a participant in the meetings for virtual and in-person events (temporary in person; planning process can be done virtual), assisting with virtual workshops/seminars (temporary virtual), assisting with sorting books at the ELF office (in-person), creating content using services like Canvas to upload on social media, potentially taking photos of books, and making shorts videos (virtual and in-person for photos), sharing and posting social media messages information on resources for the community, about Latino authors, and books (virtual), filming mainly from Award Winning Authors, community organizations, and leaders (in-person, and virtual), and doing relevant research for content on the Empowering Latino Students website (virtual). Other support areas for those who seek career development and/or have prior experience: contributing to ELF eNewsletter marketing in the form of research of relevant information to the North County San Diego area, potentially developing short summaries and sharing articles with relevant information (virtual), editing videos of interviews with Award Winning Authors, community organizations, and leaders (virtual), translating, in English and Spanish mainly, content that can be posted on a website, analysis of our various websites to make sure they are user-friendly on mobile devices (virtual), and helping develop an archive of programs hosted over the years (in-person). We can accommodate at least 10 volunteers and can provide at least 15 hours of service. We especially welcome students in the following areas of study: Business, Education, graphic design, marketing, project management, journalism, literacy, data analysts, web design and development, and film students. We do not require a background check but do require a volunteer application and volunteer orientation. Empowering Latino Futures recommends all volunteers to wear a mask during indoor activities with 5 or more people in the room, outdoor activities do not require use of mask. Hand sanitizer is provider. Temperature is not taken, but we recommend volunteers with mild ‘flu’ symptoms to stay home as a preventive measure. Proof of vaccine is not required, but we recommend volunteers and staff to get vaccinated to be protected.
Additional Information / Flyer: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfruo5sGXuVZKqlznlK5kQSkJiGEx2qaAvUpKkbx8p4PPNRwA/viewform

Fallbrook Food Pantry

Website: http://www.fallbrookfoodpantry.org
Contact Person: Ellen Fusco (fundraising@fallbrookfoodpantry.org)
Contact Phone: 760.728.7608
Address: 140 N. Brandon Rd Fallbrook CA 92028
Volunteer Needs: Fallbrook Food Pantry relies on volunteers to be the helping hands for our programs that provide nourishment to approximately 600 households each week. Volunteers are the backbone of our programs and serve a vital role in our organization, ensuring the success of our programs. Our volunteers work in 4-hour shifts. Monday-Friday from 8:30 am-12:30 pm and Saturday from 7:00 am-11:00 am. We are closed on Sundays. It is the responsibility of every volunteer to plan and schedule their visit well in advance. Registration is on a first come, first served basis. Volunteers help sort food donations, bag produce (vegetables and fruits), and/or assist in the distribution of food to our clients. If interested, please inquire if we need drivers to deliver food to our homebound seniors and disabled community. We also have a few fundraising and community events, in which volunteers are needed. We require a completed Volunteer Application and an Orientation on your first day.
Additional Information / Flyer: https://www.fallbrookfoodpantry.org/volunteer.html

First Presbyterian Preschool

Website: http://www.oceansidepres.org
Contact Person: Candelora Wisener (cwisener@fpcoceanside.org)
Contact Phone: 760.757.5120
Address: 2001 South El Camino Real Oceanside CA 92054
Volunteer Needs: First Presbyterian Preschool is looking for volunteers who are studying child development or sociology. Volunteers are needed to assist with community activities. We can welcome 2 onsite volunteers and can offer at least 15 hours of service. We require all volunteers to complete a volunteer application, background check, and volunteer orientation.
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Fit Kids America

Website: https://fitkidsamerica.org/
Contact Person: Edward O'Mara (ed@fitkidsamerica.org)
Contact Phone: 858.776.3724
Address: 3611 Del Paso Ct Oceanside CA 92056
Volunteer Needs: Fit Kids offers onsite coaching/mentoring opportunities for children at local elementary schools, mostly mid-afternoon. We do not offer weekend or evening service opportunities. We can potentially accommodate 40 to 50 volunteers and offer at least 15 hours of service. This is an especially great opportunity for student volunteers considering a career in teaching, coaching, counseling, social work, sociology and child development. Volunteers must complete a background check and we have volunteers shadow our coaches first. We also conduct clinics regularly. We do not require volunteers to complete an orientation. We believe that college students working with elementary school students is one of the best (and most fun) ways possible to give back to the community!
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George G. Glenner Alzheimer's Family Centers - The Guardian Angel Program

Website: https://glenner.org/
Contact Person: Uriel Perez (uperez@glenner.org)
Contact Phone: 619.543.4700
Address: 2765 Main Street, Suite A Chula Vista CA 91911
Volunteer Needs: George G. Glenner Alzheimer’s Family Centers, Inc.® offer volunteer opportunities for kind, compassionate individuals interested in making a difference in the life of seniors in San Diego County. We are seeking students to help reduce senior isolation by volunteering one-on-one. We welcome as many volunteers as interested and can provide at least 15 hours of service. We especially welcome students studying social work, human services, sociology, psychology, art, music, and photography. We require a volunteer application, background check, and volunteer orientation.
Additional Information / Flyer: www.guardianangelvolunteers.org

Girl Scouts San Diego

Website: http://www.sdgirlscouts.org
Contact Person: Rachael Ekeroth (rekeroth@sdgirlscouts.org)
Contact Phone: 760-707-8695
Address: 1231 Upas St. Oceanside CA 92103
Volunteer Needs: We are looking for student volunteers to help lead online Girl Scout programs through interactive video meetings. We can welcome up to 15 volunteers. We require 10 hours minimum of volunteer service. Students can create their own pre-recorded program videos of an activity demonstration that is geared towards grades K-5th. We require a background check and volunteer application, but do not require a orientation. Volunteers are encouraged to email Rachael Ekeroth for the volunteer application.
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Helen Woodward Animal Center

Website: https://animalcenter.org
Contact Person: Julie Pennell (juliep@animalcenter.org)
Contact Phone: 858.756.4117 ext. 370
Address: 6461 El Apajo Rd Rancho Santa Fe CA 92067
Volunteer Needs: Helen Woodward Animal Center has a variety of opportunities for students. Just to give a few: We have Club Pet, Adoptions, AniMeals, AniMeals Pet Food Drive, Foster Department, Administration Desk, Therapeutic Riding, Equine Hospital Volunteers, Pet Encounter Therapy, Exotic Animal Care Assistants, Education Barn Animal Care Assistants, Education Department Assistants, Weekend Party Helpers, Special Events, Special Event Planning/Marketing and Fundraising, Coins for Critters, Outreach, Orphaned Objects Resale Shop--- all of the information is on the center's website. We can accommodate anyone who is interested in volunteering with our organization and can offer at least 15 hours of service. We do not require a background check but do require a volunteer application and orientation. Our upcoming orientation dates are March 11th, April 15th, May 6th; all of the orientation's are on a Saturday from 9am-11:30am. At the orientation, we will have an overview of the volunteer program, and a guest speaker, and a tour of our center. For Covid policies - students do not have to wear a mask at the orientation if they are vaccinated/boosted/we do not check for the vaccination cards/if the student does have certain symptoms, we ask that they stay home, and come to a different orientation date. At the center, there are a lot of people who can wear masks if they would like too. If they have questions, they can always feel free to ask us ahead of time by email or call.
Additional Information / Flyer: https://animalcenter.org/get-involved/volunteer/

Humanity Showers

Website: https://www.humanityshowers.org/
Contact Person: Jordan Verdin (jordan@humanityshowers.org)
Contact Phone: 760.859.4041
Address: Various locations   
Volunteer Needs: Please refer to our website for a list of days/locations we offer showers. We pride ourselves on cultivating a space that nurtures creativity, exploration, awareness, and dignity through human interaction at Humanity Showers. We ask that volunteers come and connect with our community. Bring whatever hobbies, artistic expression, and/or gifts and share them with our guests. We appreciate support in whatever capacity our volunteers are willing and able to give. We welcome students across all areas of study and can provide at least 15 hours of service for volunteers. We do not require volunteers to complete a background check, volunteer application, or volunteer orientation.
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Interfaith Community Services

Website: https://www.interfaithservices.org
Contact Person: Maria Espinoza (mespinoza@interfaithservices.org)
Contact Phone: 760.546.8781
Address: 550 W. Washington Ave Escondido CA 92025
Volunteer Needs: Interfaith Community Services offers in-person service opportunities! They need support with the following: Pantry Help- Building and handing out food boxes from our pantry to families and individuals during basic needs hours of 8am-12pm, M-F (days and availability vary). Chefs Aide- Help prep and serve meals to our residents in different programs. Chef's aide is 7 days a week with 2 different shifts, lunch and dinner (days and availability vary). Development- Help with filing, organizing excel sheets, making calls and learning about fundraising and communications. Photography/Videography- Help capture different programs and services with Interfaith to create videos, images or possible marketing content for our website. Activities- Lead a yoga class, art lessons, computer lab assistant, chair exercises, etc. to our different residential programs. They can accommodate at least 15 volunteers, and offer at least 15 hours of service. This is a great opportunity for students majoring in Social Work and Human Services, Sociology, Photography/Videography, and Communications. We require volunteers to complete a background check (depending on the program), but we do not require volunteers to complete an application or orientation. We offer service opportunities on the weekend and in the evening. Volunteers placement is depending on availability. Volunteers are asked to attach a resume, total hours needed, and date hours need to be completed by when emailing our organization.
Additional Information / Flyer: https://www.interfaithservices.org/get-involved/

Ivey Ranch Park

Website: http://www.iveyranch.com
Contact Person: Cynthia Renteria (volunteer@iveyranch.com)
Contact Phone: 760.722.4839
Address: 110 Rancho Del Oro Oceanside CA 92057
Volunteer Needs: Ivey Ranch Park, located off Rancho Del Oro in Oceanside, is seeking volunteers for in-person service opportunities. We have opportunities available during the week and on weekends. Service Projects volunteers assist outdoors with painting, landscaping, gardening, small repairs etc. Care Program Volunteers assist with individuals with special needs including children in our school-age daycare or our Adult Day Program. Equestrian Volunteer assist in the feeding, care, grooming, of our horses and can assist in therapeutic and able-bodied horseback riding lessons. Volunteers who are part of our Equestrian Volunteer Program will need to attend an orientation; orientation dates are listed on our website. All volunteers will need to complete a volunteer application. Contact volunteer@iveyranch.com for more information about volunteer opportunities.
Additional Information / Flyer: https://acrobat.adobe.com/link/review?uri=urn:aaid:scds:US:8445c424-7197-305c-a2f1-64578dd28a6c

Junior Achievement of San Diego

Website: http://www.jasandiego.org
Contact Person: Pana Hap (phap@jasandiego.org)
Contact Phone: 619.995.0294
Address: 4756 Mission Gorge Place San Diego CA 92120
Volunteer Needs: Junior Achievement of SD County offers in-person service opportunities! In-Class Programs (In-Person, 2-3 hours per session) - Volunteers facilitate JA financial literacy curriculum to students in elementary classrooms; Mission Fed JA Finance Park (In-Person, 4-5 hours per session) - Volunteers teach students about personal finance and assist our budgeting simulation where students must learn to manage a month’s worth of adult finances; McGrath Family JA BizTown (In-Person, 4-5 hours per session) - Volunteers help 5th-grade students run their shops during our BizTown simulation in which students learn about jobs, money, and their local economy. We can accomodate 10 to 25 volunteers, and offer at least 15 hours of service. This is a great opportunity for students pursuing a career in education, business, finance, and accounting. We do not require a background check, but do require volunteers to complete an application and orientation. We do not offer service opportunities on the weekend, but do sometimes offer evening hours.
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Kids Christian Fishing Club

Website: http://www.kidschristianfishingclub.org
Contact Person: Gary Michaels (Gary@kidschristianfishingclub.org)
Contact Phone: 760.840.8685
Address: 1701 Bush Street, Suite 6m Oceanside CA 92058
Volunteer Needs: Kids Christian Fishing Club offers in-person and remote service opportunities! We are in need of help with our Administration Department. We need help with filling out request for donations from fishing equipment manufacturers, sporting goods stores, and other vendors that can provide the necessary donations needed for our organization. We can accommodate 2-3 volunteers and offer at least 15 hours of service. We do not require volunteers to do a background check if volunteers work remotely, and do not require volunteers to do an orientation. However, we do require volunteers to complete an application. We offer service opportunities in the evening and during the weekend!
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La Colonia de Eden Gardens - Dia de los Muertos

Website: None Listed
Contact Person: Lisa Montes (Lacoloniacommunityandlisa@gmail.com)
Contact Phone: 858.519.6645
Address: 816 Juanita St Solana Beach CA 
Volunteer Needs: On-site volunteer opportunities to include constructing an altar for Dia de los Muertos, while learning about the celebration and about historic La Colonia de Eden Gardens. Other positions include assisting in the preparation and execution of Dia de los Muertos, such as setting up altars, decorating with marigolds (traditional flower for Dia de los Muertos) and decorating the stage with flowers, and making floral bouquets (nothing fancy). This year's festival tribute honor's the families who arrived in La Colonia to work in the agricultural fields of Rancho Santa Fe and surrounding communities. We are having two altars, one in front of the La Colonia de Eden Gardens Tree of LIFE and one honoring the agriculture workers. The agricultural worker altar will be in a tent, and we will have the local fruit that many of our families picked back in the day. If there are any Horticulture students willing to help and provide knowledge about the fruit, this would be helpful, because they could share their knowledge with people. We will have guavas, oranges, peaches, and other fruit. We will also need volunteers to help with set up of event booths and other community altars, such as a pet altar honoring the memory of our beloved pets. Dia de los Muertos contests - we need volunteers to assist with contests, such as the Catrin/Catrina costume contest, dog costume contest, and face mask decorating contest. If there are any Hospitality students who would like to help us with our food and soft drink beverage booth that would be helpful. Craft booth assistant- assist with crafts for kids at the event. If you have an artistic background this would help, but not necessary. We already have the crafts; we just need people to assist in the booth. All volunteers will assist with either set up or clean up, depending on what time they are scheduled. We need 40 volunteers and can offer at least 15 hours of service. We especially welcome Horticulture, Child Development, Design Technology, Mexican American Studies, Photography, Education, Business, and Art students. We require volunteers to complete an application and orientation.
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Lifeline Community Services

Website: https://lifelinecs.org/volunteer
Contact Person: Anabel Melo (volunteer@nclifeline.org)
Contact Phone: 760.842.6254
Address: 200 Michigan Avenue Vista CA 92084
Volunteer Needs: Lifeline is seeking volunteers to assist in two client-centered programs on-site/in-person. The House Drop-in Center in Vista is a safe, non-judgmental, and welcoming space for youth and young adult’s ages 18-25 years of age who are experiencing homelessness or who are at risk of homelessness. Volunteers will assist in connecting clients to in-house resources as well as being a welcoming, friendly face when clients come in. Hours are M-F 10am-2pm. 10 volunteers needed. Various shifts available. The La Casita after school program in Oceanside is a safe, welcoming, and fun place for kids 6-11 years of age to come after school to hang out, do homework, play, and have fun. Hours are M-F 3-5:30pm. 10 volunteers needed. Various shifts available. We require volunteers to complete a volunteer application, volunteer orientation, and pass a series of clearances (including background check, TB, drug test). Lifeline covers the cost. These are great opportunities for volunteers studying Social Work and Human Services, Sociology, and Child Development.
Additional Information / Flyer: https://nclifeline.galaxydigital.com/need/detail/?need_id=541755

Lived Experiences

Website: https://www.livedexperiences.org/
Contact Person: Oscarin Ortega (oscarin@livedexperiences.org)
Contact Phone: 619.368.3790
Address: PO BOX 254 Oceanside CA 92049
Volunteer Needs: Lived Experiences offers both onsite and remote service opportunities. Onsite: laundry services, food distribution, elementary and junior high student support, photography and video support. Remote: administration, training modules building and data tracking. This is a great opportunity for students pursuing a social services degree. We can accomodate at 5 to 10 volunteers, and offer at least 15 hours of service. We do not require a background check or application, but do require volunteers to complete an orientation. We offer evening hours, and weekend hours on special occasions.
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MAAC PROJECT Child Development

Website: https://maacproject.org
Contact Person: Romina Ortega (Rortega1@maacproject.org)
Contact Phone: 760.916.4308
Address: 956 Vale Terrace Dr. Vista CA 92084
Volunteer Needs: We are seeking on-site volunteers to assist in the following areas: Diaper Distribution - First and 3rd Wednesday of each month to set up and distribute diapers to community participants. We are also seeking ongoing volunteers in our Early Childhood centers (0-5 age). We can accommodate an unlimited number of volunteers and can provide at least 15 hours of service to volunteers. This is perfect for students taking Social Work and Human Services, Sociology, and Child Development. We also only require a background check, volunteer application, and volunteer orientation if volunteering more than 16 hours a week.
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MainStreet Oceanside

Website: https://www.mainstreetoceanside.com/
Contact Person: Gumaro Escarcega (gumaro@mainstreetoceanside.com)
Contact Phone: 760.754.4512
Address: 701 Mission Avenue Oceanside CA 92054
Volunteer Needs: All of our service opportunities will be on-site. We offer service opportunities on the weekends and evenings. Some of these volunteer opportunities include Taste of Spring and Taste of Oceanside; both are tasting and shopping events created to support local restaurants, retail businesses, breweries, and wineries by encouraging residents and visitors to eat and shop local. Other volunteer opportunities include our Ambassador Program, Sunset Market information booth, and the Oceanside Independence Parade. Each event requires different amount of volunteer staff. We will do our best to accommodate as many students as possible that would like to volunteer. We would like to partner with an instructor that can support downtown Oceanside placemaking projects. We are looking for architecture designs for open space in our district. We do not require a background check or orientation, but do ask volunteers to complete an application.
Additional Information / Flyer: https://app.betterimpact.com/Application?OrganizationGuid=d0a2d8d4-2d6d-43b2-b672-06f7e4960069&ApplicationFormNumber=1

Major General Murray High School

Website: https://mgm.vistausd.org/
Contact Person: Patty Vega (patriciavega@vistausd.org)
Contact Phone: 760.631.2502
Address: 215 N Melrose Dr Vista CA 92083
Volunteer Needs: We need onsite volunteer support with tutoring, our garden project, small group support, sports, and general mentoring. We can accommodate many volunteers and offer at least 15 hours of service. We welcome students pursuing all areas of study, especially students pursuing in Social Work, Human Services, and Child Development. We do not require a background check but do require volunteers to complete an application and orientation.
Additional Information / Flyer: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1QRGxwUYnqYhRxOkUd3BkMqzYgpLrZSF07_WZXqZQwJY/edit?usp=sharing

MANA de North County San Diego

Website: https://www.manadenorthcountysd.org/
Contact Person: Gabriela Hooshmand (gabrielahooshmand@gmail.com)
Contact Phone: 760.533.2169
Address: 857 Masters Drive  Oceanside CA 92057
Volunteer Needs: We are looking for volunteers to help update our webpage and maintain our webpage. We also offer mentoring opportunities for our Hermanitas Club at ECHS after school 3-4 every Wednesday. We can accommodate 2 or 3 volunteers, and an offer 15 hours of service. This is a great opportunity for students studying Computer Information, Education and Social Work. We do not require a volunteer orientation, but do require volunteers to complete a background check and application.
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McAuliffe Elementary School

Website: https://www.oside.us/mcauliffe
Contact Person: Christine Corrao (christine.corrao@oside.us)
Contact Phone: 760.901.8405
Address: 3701 Kelton Dr. Oceanside CA 92056
Volunteer Needs: We would love classroom support, bilingual students who can work with new English speakers, students with a background in marketing to help us better market our school, students who might want to do a before school tutoring program, students with a sports background to help create a before school exercise program. We can accommodate 5 to 10 students and can provide at least 15 hours of service learning. We especially welcome students who are pursuing Social Work and Human Services, Sociology, Child Development, Computer Information, Photography, Education, Business, and Physical Education. Potentially we would like to start before school programming-tutoring and physical education. Volunteers are required to complete a volunteer application, background check, and orientation. Also, volunteers may need district clearance. Currently all school volunteers are required to have two doses of a COVID vaccine in order to volunteer in our district.
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MiraCosta Child Development Center

Website: http://www.miracosta.edu/instruction/childdevelopmentcenter/index.html
Contact Person: Jennifer Streagle (jstreagle@miracosta.edu)
Contact Phone: 760.795.6656
Address: 1 Barnard Drive (Bldg. 8000) Oceanside CA 92056
Volunteer Needs: Assisting with children's activities.
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MiraCosta College CARE Program

Website: https://miracosta.edu/care
Contact Person: Lilah Shoukry (lshoukry@miracosta.edu)
Contact Phone: 760.757.2121 x2135
Address: 1 Barnard Drive Oceanside CA  92056
Volunteer Needs: Onsite Volunteer Opportunity: The MiraCosta CARE Team invites YOU to volunteer for our CARE Free Food & Resource Markets (formerly Farmers Markets)! We cannot do the work that we do without the help of volunteers. Lunch, water, and snacks are provided for all volunteers. We welcome 10-15 student volunteers and can offer at least 15 hours of service throughout the semester. We require volunteers to complete a volunteer form of the dates they can attend (the link is included below). This is a great opportunity for students pursuing any major, especially Social Work and Human Services, Sociology, and Human Development. Thank you in advance for signing up and we look forward to working with you as we serve our students and campus! Onsite Volunteer Opportunity: The MiraCosta CARE Team is looking for additional support at our Community Learning Center (CLC) Campus Food Pantry. Duties include restocking food, organizing food, and helping students access the Food Pantry. Please view the Community Learning Center (CLC) Campus Food Pantry section for more information. Onsite Volunteer Opportunity: MiraCosta CARE Team is in need of volunteers to assist with their weekly diaper distribution. CARE is hoping to have 3-4 volunteers sign-up during each distribution day to assist with set-up, cleanup, and the distribution itself. The volunteer hours are Thursdays from 12pm-3:30pm and the Diaper Distributions are 12:30pm-3pm.
Additional Information / Flyer: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfZOSZzZQAXLUkr7UxrWnsySIkFcY62mFwMpD4MfP9t76YLIQ/viewform

MiraCosta English Language Institute

Website: http://www.miracosta.edu/eli
Contact Person: Zakia Farouq (zfarouq@miracosta.edu)
Contact Phone: 760-622-8770
Address: One Barnard Drive  Oceanside CA 92056
Volunteer Needs: College students are needed to interact one-on-one with international students. College students must be willing to carry conversations in English and encourage international students to practice their English. This is a perfect service learning opportunity for students wanting to learn about other cultures and needing placements on campus. We prefer volunteers who can assist on a consistent basis. Hours of service will be between 10:30am-12:30pm and 1:00pm-3:00pm on Monday-Thursday and 9:00am-1:00pm on Friday. For any questions and to sign-up to volunteer, please contact Zakia Farouq through email or telephone.
Additional Information / Flyer:

Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD)

Website: https://www.madd.org/san-diego
Contact Person: Vanessa Melchionne (vanessa.melchionne@madd.org)
Contact Phone: 714.838.6199 ext.6653
Address: 9948 Hibert St. #107  San Diego CA 92131
Volunteer Needs: We are currently looking for volunteers who can help with our DUI intervention program and community outreach. Volunteers will have the opportunity to interact with DUI victims while helping with admitting DUI offenders. Volunteers can also assist with identifying key community partners that can align with MADD's mission of No More Victims. We can accommodate 2 volunteers and offer at least 15 hours of service. This is a great opportunity for students studying Social Work & Human Services. We do not require a background check but do require volunteers to complete an application and orientation. Please make sure you are up to date with COVID vaccines, and social distancing when possible. If not possible, please wear a mask.
Additional Information / Flyer: https://www.madd.org/get-involved/volunteer/

Nature Collective

Website: http://www.thenaturecollective.org
Contact Person: Elayna Flanders (elayna@thenaturecollective.org )
Contact Phone: 760-518-1165
Address: P.O. Box 230634  Encinitas CA 92023
Volunteer Needs: We are looking for 1 volunteer to assist with the Marine Protected Area Virtual Ambassador Program. This volunteer would assist with development of virtual connections content. We have an 8 to 10 volunteer hour minimum requirement. We do not require a background check or volunteer orientation, but we do require a volunteer application.
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North County African American Women's Association

Website: https://www.ncaawa.org/
Contact Person: Linda Berry (linda@ncaawa.org)
Contact Phone: 760.586.3695
Address: 4140 Oceanside Blvd Oceanside  CA 92056
Volunteer Needs: The North County African American Women's Association offers weekend, evening, and remote service opportunities. We are seeking volunteers to support with community clean-up for Gentlemen's Gourmet, mentoring opportunities, or assisting with both set up and break down at Oceanside Juneteenth events. We can accommodate 5 to 10 volunteers and offer at least 15 hours of service. We welcome students who are studying child development and business. We are also looking for volunteers to help organize Health and Wellness workshops to promote healthy living. If volunteers are working with our mentees, they will need to complete a background check. Volunteers must also complete a volunteer orientation.
Additional Information / Flyer:

North County Food Bank

Website: https://northcountyfoodbank.org
Contact Person: Nicole Sanchez (nsanchez@sandiegofoodbank.org)
Contact Phone: 858.863.5205
Address: 3030 Enterprise Court, Suite A Vista CA 92081
Volunteer Needs: Volunteer opportunities in the warehouse include produce bagging, sorting food donations, and bagging for our Food 4 Kids program. We also offer volunteer shifts in the pantry which consists of checking in clients for appointments, scheduling their next appointment, restocking the pantry, bagging produce, and helping our clients shop. We can accommodate 30 volunteers per shift in the warehouse and 7 volunteers in the pantry. We can also provide at least 15 hours of service for students. We do not require a background check but do require volunteers to complete an application and orientation. All COVID requirements are listed on the front page at the website listed above!
Additional Information / Flyer: https://sdfb.volunteerhub.com/vv2/

North County LGBTQ Resource Center

Website: https://www.ncresourcecenter.org/
Contact Person: David Ontiveros (volunteer@ncresourcecenter.org)
Contact Phone: 760.994.1690
Address: 3220 Mission Avenue, #2 Oceanside CA 92058
Volunteer Needs: Become a one-time or ongoing Volunteer Program Lead at the North County LGBTQ Resource Center and play a pivotal part in community outreach, event coordination, mentorship programs, workshops, social media campaigns, and advocacy efforts for one of the designated Center Program. In this role, you will contribute to the growth of our vibrant community by providing assistance for one of the following programs: Project Youth, Gender Advocacy Project, Foodies and Goodies, and Volunteer Management. We are seeking individuals with a passion for LGBTQ advocacy, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to fostering inclusivity. As a Volunteer Program Lead, you'll enjoy networking opportunities, professional development, and the chance to make a meaningful impact on the lives of LGBTQ individuals in a supportive and inclusive environment. Whether you have previous leadership experience or are eager to start your journey, your dedication will help shape a more inclusive and empowered future to build a stronger, more united LGBTQ community in North County San Diego. We offer in-person and remote service opportunities, and can accomodate at least 4 service learning students. We only require a background check (we cover the cost) for those working with folks 18 years or younger. We also require volunteers to complete an orientation and application.
Additional Information / Flyer: https://forms.wix.com/r/7136462993805542182

NSDC NAACP

Website: https://www.nsdcnaacp.org/
Contact Person: Satia Austin (nsdcnaacp@gmail.com)
Contact Phone: 760.754.9686
Address: PO Box 5786 Oceanside CA 92052
Volunteer Needs:
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Oceanside Adventist Elementary

Website: http://myoae.com/
Contact Person: Brooke Lemmon (principal@myoae.com)
Contact Phone: 760.722.6894
Address: 1943 California Street Oceanside CA 92054
Volunteer Needs: Oceanside Adventist Elementary offers in-person and remove service opportunities! They need support with classroom assistance for teachers and students; tutoring; secretarial, office, and library work; light maintenance, organizational work; sports coaching; computer/network assistance. We can accomodate 4 volunteers and offer at least 15 hours of service. We require volunteers to complete a background check and orientation, but do not require an application. We offer some evening opportunities for volunteers interested in tutoring or coaching, and some weekend opportunities for volunteers interested in maintenance.
Additional Information / Flyer:

Oceanside Museum of Art

Website: http://www.oma-online.org
Contact Person: Citli Mejía (citli@oma-online.org)
Contact Phone: 760.435.3730
Address: 704 Pier View Way Oceanside CA 92054
Volunteer Needs: Volunteers are needed for different areas within the institution (Visitor Services, Events, and Education programs, etc). We also offer internships within the different departments (marketing, education, facilities, visitor services, etc). We welcome students with customer service and previous museum or art gallery experience or anyone with an interest in any of these! Students may apply through our website ( https://oma-online.org/volunteer/ ) or in person- just stop by anytime during Museum hours (Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday 11am-5pm, and Friday 11am-8pm, we are closed on Mondays). A brief interview, an orientation, and training is required- all of which will get discussed and scheduled once the application has been turned in. Call or e-mail Citli Mejía for any questions or concerns.
Additional Information / Flyer:

Oceanside Public Library

Website: https://www.oceansidelibrary.org/
Contact Person: Jorge Garcia (jgarcia@oceansideca.org)
Contact Phone: 760.435.5606
Address: 330 N. Coast Highway Oceanside CA 92054
Volunteer Needs: Oceanside Public Library is currently offering volunteer opportunities to assist as Adult Literacy Tutors and to help with the Friends of the Library program. We can accommodate up to 25 volunteers and offer at least 15 hours of service. We do not require a background check, volunteer application, or volunteer orientation. We are also seeking student volunteers to help evaluate book collections, create book lists, and review books especially for BIPOC community.
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Operation HOPE-North County

Website: http://www.operationhopeshelter.org
Contact Person: Kiana Sanchez (ksanchez@operationhopeshelter.org or volunteer@operationhopeshelter.org)
Contact Phone: 760.295.6562
Address: 859 E Vista Way Vista CA 92084
Volunteer Needs: Operation Hope-North County offers in-person and remote service opportunities! OHNC is looking for volunteers to assist in various areas, including Front Desk Support (On-Site), Administrative Support (On-Site), Development Support (Hybrid), Pantry of HOPE (On-Site), Youth Programs (On-Site), and Marketing Support (Hybrid). Administrative Support: Our admin support volunteers/interns will work closely with our administrative assistant and bookkeeper to help with phone calls, emails, data entry, and other duties as assigned. Development Support: Our development support volunteer position will work closely with our development team to raise funds for the agency. This position will primarily focus on grant research and marketing. This is a great opportunity to learn more about the behind the scenes of a non-profit agency. Pantry of Hope: This opportunity will allow students to connect with the community and graduates by supporting their weekly needs through the Pantry of HOPE. Students will have the opportunity to see how the pantry operates, collect data, provide support to staff and be creative. Youth Programs: Our youth programs volunteer would focus on creating crafts, virtual workshops, and virtual tutoring for the youth in our shelter. This position works closely with our case management team to ensure the children in our shelter are able to have fun while doing distance learning. Marketing Support: Operation HOPE-North County is a small staff team with limited funding. Marketing and Design support for these projects will allow students to learn about our mission, work closely with staff, gain experience, and use their creativity all while supporting our unsheltered and food insecure community members. We offer flexible hours, can accommodate 20-25 volunteers, and can offer at least 15 hours of service. We require all volunteers to complete an application, background check, and orientation. We also offer service opportunities during the evenings and on weekends. The volunteer application can be found at the following link: https://operationhopeshelter.org/get-involved/volunteer-program/
Additional Information / Flyer: https://acrobat.adobe.com/link/review?uri=urn:aaid:scds:US:bc874a58-9ac2-37e7-b72b-e5e0712f8b80

Pathways to Citizenship

Website: https://www.pathwayssd.org/
Contact Person: Alyssa Weeks (alyssa@pathwayssd.org)
Contact Phone: 760.622.6955
Address: 120 Stevens Avenue Solana Beach CA 92075
Volunteer Needs: Onsite Legal Intern: Work alongside our attorney and DOJ reps as we help qualified immigrants become citizens. High-flex Volunteer Tutor: Help our clients better their English schools with private ESL tutoring or help prepare our clients for their Naturalization Interview by tutoring them in Civics. We can accommodate at least 10 volunteers and can offer at least 15 hours of service. This is a great opportunity for students majoring in Social Work and Human Services, Education, Political Science, Sociology, and Communications. We do not require a background check or orientation, but we do require a volunteer application.
Additional Information / Flyer: https://www.pathwayssd.org/_files/ugd/5af9f8_4075f3d428d64899a414865a257d722b.pdf?index=true

Petrahouse Inc.

Website: https://www.petrahouse.net/
Contact Person: Sabrina Carnell-Williams (sabrina@grantitfirstconsulting.com)
Contact Phone: 619.517.5708
Address:    
Volunteer Needs: We are seeking volunteers to assist with preparing grant online applications, proposals, letters of interest, updating electronic files, notifying clients, and following up on appointments. We can accommodate up to three volunteers and can provide at least 15 hours of service. We are especially interested in students pursuing a career in Grant Writing, Writing Fundamentals, Business, and Social. We do not require a volunteer application, background check, or volunteer orientation. All volunteer opportunities are remote.
Additional Information / Flyer: https://grantitfirstconsulting.com/

Pilgrim Children's Center

Website: http://www.pilgrimchildrenscenter.com/
Contact Person: Colleen O'Connor (pilgrimchildrenscenter@gmail.com)
Contact Phone: 760.729.4464
Address: 2020 Chesnut Ave. Carlsbad CA 92008
Volunteer Needs: Pilgrim Children's Center offers in-person service opportunities. We are seeking onsite help with children ages 2-5 years old. We mostly just love having our volunteers playing with the kids and prepping projects during naptime. This is a great opportunity for students majoring in Child Development, Social Work, Human Services, and Elementary Education. We can accommodate 4 volunteers and offer at least 15 hours of services. We do not require a background check, orientation, or application. However, we do require volunteers to provide a vaccination record. We sometimes offer weekend hours before a big event, but we do not offer evening hours.
Additional Information / Flyer:

Pride by the Beach (North County LGBTQ Resource Center)

Website: http://www.pridebythebeach.org
Contact Person: Roxanne Deatherage (pridedirector@pridebythebeach.org)
Contact Phone: 760.994.1690
Address: 3220 Mission Ave. #2 Oceanside CA 92058
Volunteer Needs: We are currently using a high flex model. Volunteers are invited to take part in the Pride by the Beach planning meetings on Tuesdays virtually and Saturdays in- person. There will be varied dates until the event on June 11. We can accommodate four volunteers and can offer at least 15 hours of service. We also welcome connect with a MiraCosta professor to propose a class project. Pride by the Beach hosts an in-person, free, and family friendly Pride festival and curates an educational area. Projects can include education on topics that impact the LGBTQIA community, local and regional history. Volunteers do not need to complete a background check, but must complete a volunteer application and orientation. Proof of vaccination status is also required to volunteer. Volunteer application can be found on our website.
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San Diego Children's Discovery Museum

Website: http://www.sdcdm.org
Contact Person: Melanie Vartabedian (melaniev@sdcdm.org)
Contact Phone: 760.294.3235
Address: 320 N. Broadway Escondido CA 92025
Volunteer Needs: All volunteer opportunities are onsite at the museum and include interacting with museum visitors, assisting with daily programming, preparing craft materials for projects, assembling STEM kits, and assisting with museum cleanliness and safety. We can accommodate 2 volunteers and offer at least 15 hours of service. Child development and Education are encouraged, but all who show an interest are welcome. Volunteers must complete a volunteer application, background check, and volunteer orientation. The museum strongly recommends all volunteers be vaccinated for Covid-19, that volunteers wear masks while working with the public, and that they stay home when feeling unwell.
Additional Information / Flyer: https://www.sdcdm.org/volunteer

San Diego County Office of Education - Everyone A Reader Volunteer Program

Website: http://www.sdcoe.net/EAR
Contact Person: Cindy Dunlevy (cidunlevy@sdcoe.net)
Contact Phone: 858.298.2024
Address: 6401 Linda Vista Rd San Diego CA 92110
Volunteer Needs: Share your love of reading by becoming an Everyone A Reader volunteer. You can become a tutor who helps 1st-, 2nd-, or 3rd-grade students reach their reading potential. There are many schools in Oceanside that provide reading tutoring to students through the Everyone A Reader program. We can match you with a convenient location. We can accomodate 20 volunteers and offer at least 15 hours of service. This is a great opportunity for students pursuing Social Work, Human Services, Sociology, Psychology, Child Development, and Education. We require volunteers to complete a background check, orientation, and volunteer application.
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San Diego Rescue Mission - Oceanside Navigation Center

Website: https://www.sdrescue.org/
Contact Person: Ana Rees-Thomas (areesthomas@sdrescue.org)
Contact Phone: 619.819.1876
Address: 3131 Oceanside Blvd Oceanside California 92056
Volunteer Needs: We offer in-person service opportunities which include assisting with the following: Meal Service (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner): Prepping for meals, heating up meals, tearing down meal service and spending time with our guests. Resource Closet: Organizing new donations and cleaning. Assisting our facility director: Helping Joe with any projects he has around campus. We offer weekend and evening service opportunities and can accommodate 3 volunteers at a time. We also can provide at least 15 hours of service. We require volunteers to complete an application, but do not require a background check. We provide a brief orientation when volunteers arrive to do their service. We welcome volunteers that are pursuing any area of study! We use an application called VOMO for people to sign up for volunteer opportunities, in the link provided below, it includes both the application students would fill out and how they can apply for volunteer opportunities.
Additional Information / Flyer: https://sdrescue.vomo.org/initiative/oceanside-navigation-center

School on Wheels

Website: https://schoolonwheels.org/
Contact Person: Cynthia Gonzalez (cgonzalez@schoolonwheels.org)
Contact Phone: 310.722.9327
Address: Services are virtual   
Volunteer Needs: School on Wheels offers remote tutoring opportunities, where you can meet with your student once a week for an hour and help them with their homework and work on our core programming as well. We ask for a 1-year commitment to provide some stability for our students. We offer service opportunities on the weekend and in the evening. We can accommodate many volunteers and offer at least 15 hours of service. This is a great opportunity for volunteers pursuing social work and human services, but any student is welcome to come and work with our students. Volunteers must complete an application and background check and will be reimbursed. Volunteers will also need to attend an online tutor training which is 1.5 hours long and it is virtual. Then once approved, we train our volunteers for an hour on our online platform. We are super flexible with our schedules, as we know that students are still in school and have their own life. Also, we are incredibly available for all of our tutors whether it be for their student or a personal matter like a reference letter.
Additional Information / Flyer: https://schoolonwheels.org/apply-to-be-a-volunteer/

Seacrest Village Retirement Communities

Website: http://www.seacrestvillage.org
Contact Person: Sheryl Seltser, Volunteer Liaison (sseltser@seacrestvillage.org)
Contact Phone: 760.632.3718
Address: 211 Saxony Road Encinitas CA 92024
Volunteer Needs: Seacrest Village Retirement Communities is a vibrant not-for-profit senior housing and healthcare organization in Encinitas. SVRC has been serving the ever-growing San Diego community in the Jewish tradition since 1944. The volunteer opportunities here are endless! Whether it’s having a simple conversation, giving a hand massage, helping with activities, playing piano, sharing your knowledge of history or current events, it doesn’t take much to put a smile on someone’s face. Requirements include an interview/orientation, background screening for 18 years or older, and a minimum 3-month commitment. Typically, students are scheduled one day each week or every other week for 1-2 hours for the duration of their service-learning class.
Additional Information / Flyer: https://acrobat.adobe.com/link/review?uri=urn:aaid:scds:US:665a37d4-f002-3513-b25b-0f2339e34b3c

Solana Center for Environmental Innovation

Website: https://www.solanacenter.org/
Contact Person: Liz Davis (liz.davis@solanacenter.org)
Contact Phone: 760.436.7986 Ext. 707
Address: 137 N. El Camino Real Encinitas CA 92024
Volunteer Needs: Solana Center for Environmental Innovation offers in-person service opportunities. Every Thursday and Saturday, the Solana Center store is open to the public for E-waste and U-waste drop-off, compost supplies purchasing and pickup, and other general information on topics in sustainability. Store volunteers will be asked to use a provided laptop for logging drop-offs. Approximately once a month, Solana Center hosts Build & Beautify events, where you will help beautify our grounds, creating a space for engaging our community in our sustainable offerings. Activities vary each month and may include gardening and pruning, chipping and moving mulch, maintaining tools and organizing supplies. We also host Worm Wranglin' events! This is an opportunity to get involved in the vermicomposting process while you help our staff separate worms from their castings, sift castings, and build new worm beds. Finally, we need help at community outreach events, which typically require volunteers that have volunteered for at least two of the aforementioned volunteer opportunities. Volunteers will help educators run our composting booths to provide community resources, as well as accompany educators to schools where we teach kids about composting and zero waste practices. Volunteer events can accommodate groups of 5, while outreach events typically need 1 to 2 volunteers. We offer one time volunteer opportunities and recurring volunteer opportunities. Also, volunteers must complete an application, but do not need to complete a background check or orientation.
Additional Information / Flyer: https://secure.solanacenter.org/forms/volunteer-with-us

Solutions for Change

Website: http://www.solutionsforchange.org
Contact Person: Karina Martinez (kmartinez@solutionsforchange.org)
Contact Phone: 760.941.6545 Ext. 321
Address: 722 West California Avenue Vista CA 92083
Volunteer Needs: We are looking for volunteers to assist with our onsite Kid Zone program working with our youth, hybrid GED tutoring, onsite provide & serving dinner to our new families, and onsite photography to help with our social media and or flyers. We can accommodate at least 10 volunteers and offer at least 15 hours of service. This is a great opportunity for students pursuing majors in Human services, sociology, and child development. We require all volunteers to complete a volunteer application, background check and orientation.
Additional Information / Flyer: https://solutionsforchange.org/take-action/volunteer.html

Soroptimist International of Oceanside and Carlsbad

Website: https://www.sioceansidecarlsbad.com/
Contact Person: Malinda Grumblatt (Malinda.Grumblatt@gmail.com)
Contact Phone: 760.207.4954
Address: P.O. Box 694 Oceanside CA 92049
Volunteer Needs: We offer year-round and one-time volunteer projects. We also offer hands-on and/or remote opportunities. We need assistance for upcoming one day major fundraisers (Live Your Dream Reunion & Celebration, LUNAFEST Film Festival and more) in Carlsbad and/or Oceanside. Volunteers have an opportunity to assist with social media channels and event pages, updates, and posts, as well as public relations/press correspondent. We also need onsite event assistance with set-up/take-down, check-in, food, beverage, greeters, auction, etc. We do not require a background check or volunteer orientation but do require a volunteer application.
Additional Information / Flyer: https://www.sioceansidecarlsbad.com/volunteer.html

STAAR After School Program

Website: https://www.staarafterschoolprogram.com
Contact Person: Mark Henry (mark.henry@oside.us)
Contact Phone: 760.652.9904
Address: 2000 California St Oceanside CA 92054
Volunteer Needs: STAAR After School Program is seeking on-site volunteers to help tutor in middle school math and science. We also need volunteers to help coach sports and assist with photography. We can accommodate 4 to 5 volunteers and offer at least 15 hours of service. We do not require a background check or orientation, but do require volunteers to complete an application. Please contact Mr. Mark to receive an application. Volunteers may wear a mask if they’d like.
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Studio ACE

Website: http://www.studioace.org
Contact Person: Theresa Fullmer (theresa@studioace.org)
Contact Phone: 760.730.5203
Address: 3861 Mission Ave #B3 Oceanside CA 92058
Volunteer Needs: Volunteers support Studio ACE in Community Events and in ongoing classes/camps. We offer art activities at community events and arts education to all ages and skill levels in our classroom space at the studio. We offer service opportunities during the weekend and in the evening. Applicants must submit an application and attend an in-person orientation interview prior to participating. We also require volunteers to complete a background check if they’re 18+ and working directly with children. This is a great opportunity for students with an interest in arts education or youth programs. Upcoming Events include: Dia de los Muertos October 23, Oceanside Fire Dept. Open House October 28, Valley Arts Festival November 4. We also have ongoing positions supporting ACE Classes, Camps and Programs. Studio ACE follows recommended protocol of CDC and local public health agencies.
Additional Information / Flyer: https://static1.squarespace.com/static/582f32cd9f74566b193fda6e/t/63ebcd931719ac71f96602d6/1676397971555/2023+Volunteer+Application+Form+Studio+ACE.pdf

TrueCare

Website: https://truecare.org/
Contact Person: Aolanni Mitchell (volunteer@truecare.org)
Contact Phone: 760.736.8746
Address: 150 Valpreda Rd San Marcos CA 92069
Volunteer Needs: We are searching for volunteers for the following in-person roles: - Food Distribution Volunteer: Volunteers may assist with registration and distributing food items to families and individuals in need, as well as set up and clean up of the weekly event. The opportunity is every 1st and 3rd Wednesday in San Marcos and every 2nd and 4th Tuesday in Oceanside. - Pediatric Reader Volunteer: Volunteers will interact with child patients by entertaining them through different activities such as reading a book, coloring, or playing games. Through these interactions, the volunteer will help make the parent and child's overall experience more comfortable. In San Marcos only. - MyChart Volunteer: Individuals comfortable with technology and who are willing to interact with patients on a personal level would be great for this opportunity. Volunteers will enhance support in the clinic by recruiting and assisting patients with MyChart (patient portal) activation. Saturdays are an option for this opportunity. - Clinic Customer Service Volunteer: Volunteers will create an interactive and caring environment for TrueCare patients by enhancing support in the front of the clinic with various tasks such as communicating patient needs to staff and providing resource information. We can accommodate 5-8 volunteers, and offer at least 15 hours of service. Volunteers will need to complete a background check if they do more than 20 hours. Volunteers will also need to complete an orientation and application. TrueCare requires students to be fully vaccinated; this means the complete main series of doses plus the most recent COVID-19 booster. The booster will be updated annually. Along with the COVID-19 vaccine, the seasonal flu vaccine is also required.
Additional Information / Flyer: https://truecare.org/get-involved/volunteer-with-us/

Turn BHS - Mariposa Clubhouse

Website: https://turnbhs.org/location/mariposa-clubhouse/
Contact Person: Mitzi Lopez (mitzi.lopez@turnbhs.org)
Contact Phone: 760.227.1417
Address: 1701 Mission Ave Suite 120  Oceanside California 92058
Volunteer Needs: We offer in-person and remote service-learning opportunities. We are looking for volunteers that are interested in helping others or interested in the mental health field. You will be working alongside staff to help members of the clubhouse with their social, educational, and employment goals. The clubhouse works to promote self-reliance, tasks include: teaching basic computer skills, assisting members learn job skills, social engagement, helping members create a resume/job application, and assisting the unit partner in their unit groups. Remote tasks will vary depending on what the individual is hoping to learn from their service-learning internship. We can accommodate up to 8 volunteers and can provide at least 15 hours of service. We offer weekend and evening service opportunities. This is a great opportunity for volunteers in the following majors: Social Work, Human Services, Psychology, Child Development, Sociology, and Education. We require volunteers to complete a volunteer application.
Additional Information / Flyer: https://forms.gle/1ZeZrDX2eJze11C18

Unitarian Universalist Refugee and Immigrant Services and Education (UURISE)

Website: http://www.uurise.org
Contact Person: Gladys Guzman Guizar (volunteers@uurise.org )
Contact Phone: 760.477.7537
Address: 1600 Buena Vista Dr. Vista CA 92081
Volunteer Needs: UURISE is a 501(c)(3) organization that provides low-cost and no-cost immigration legal services to help clients access protections and benefits available under current immigration laws; no-cost CARE (Connections/Advocacy/Resource Navigation/and Emergency Safety Planning for Immigrants) services to individuals and families; and responds to the needs of a variety of communities and partners by providing services designed to support and further justice for immigrants. Volunteers and interns play an integral part in ensuring that UURISE provides the best possible services to our immigrant communities. In-person and hybrid opportunities include, but are not limited to, CARE Services, Legal Support, Justice Services, Fundraising & Event Planning, and Office Admin. A few eligible students [who will be required to complete a background check with the San Diego District Attorney’s Office] will be allowed the opportunity to complete a large portion of their internship work from our co-located offices at the North County Family Justice Center, One Safe Place (OSP) in San Marcos. It is due to the support of our volunteers and interns that UURISE is able to provide assistance at low or no-cost to a growing number of clients. These are excellent opportunities for people interested in social work, pre-law, political science, and human development; however, we are open to students from any major who have a passion for Immigration Justice. We can accommodate about 4 volunteers and can offer at least 30 hours of service. Anyone who has a passion for social justice and immigration advocacy is welcome to apply. That said, these are excellent opportunities for people interested in social work, pre-law, political science, and human development; however, we are open to students from any major who have a passion for Immigration Justice. We do not require a background check unless you are interested in doing work at One Safe Place. For all other interested students, you will simply be required to complete our volunteer application and orientation. For any in-person or hybrid options, we require all staff, interns, and volunteers to show verification they are fully vaccinated and boosted for COVID and are only accepting medical waivers. Masking is also required.
Additional Information / Flyer: https://uurise.org/volunteer-or-intern/

Vista Community Clinic

Website: https://www.vistacommunityclinic.org/
Contact Person: Lisa Archibald (Lisa.Archibald@vcc.org)
Contact Phone: 760.631.5000 ext 7165
Address: 465 La Tortuga Dr.  Vista CA 92081
Volunteer Needs: The mission of the Vista Community Clinic is Valuable Connected Care: Meeting the health and wellness needs of our community. VCC provides comprehensive and high-quality medical, dental and behavioral healthcare serving low-income residents of North San Diego. VCC’s Community Health Department offers programs and services to support and empower our patients and communities to choose health and wellness through education, outreach, engagement and advocacy. The Department implements roughly 40 community-based programs annually. Volunteers are needed to support the work within the Community Health Department to support a variety of programs including Youth Development, Tobacco Prevention and Policy, Alcohol and Other Drug Prevention, Parent and Child Health, Migrant Health and Outreach and HIV Prevention. Volunteers must complete an application, background check (we cover the cost), TB test and commit to a minimum of 60 hours. Volunteers are able to work in-person and remote, dependent on the nature of the work. This is a great opportunity for students pursuing Public Health, Health Education, Education, Social Work, and Child Development.
Additional Information / Flyer:

Wild Wonders

Website: http://www.wildwonders.org/how-you-can-help/volunteer/
Contact Person: Jackie Navarro (wildwonders@att.net)
Contact Phone: 760.630.9230
Address: 5712 Via Montellano Bonsall CA 92003
Volunteer Needs: We are looking for onsite keeper volunteers, and on and offsite social media and marketing volunteers. We offer weekend volunteer hours, can accommodate 20 volunteers, and can offer at least 15 hours of service. We especially welcome students pursuing biology, business, marketing, and zoology. We do not require a background check, but we do require a volunteer application and orientation.
Additional Information / Flyer: wildwonders.org/careers

WRC

Website: https://www.wrcsd.org/
Contact Person: Crystal Lopez (Crystal.Lopez@wrcsd.org)
Contact Phone: 760.547.8810
Address:  Oceanside CA 92054
Volunteer Needs: We offer in-person, remote, evening, and weekend service opportunities. Hotline volunteers will be getting the calls from the comfort of their own home. Volunteering at the thrift store would be in person. We can offer at least 15 service hours to students, and especially welcome students majoring in Sociology, Criminology, Psychology, Social Work, and anything else related to this field. We do not require a background check but do require volunteers to complete an orientation and application.
Additional Information / Flyer: https://www.wrcsd.org/volunteer-application