Volunteer Opportunities Descriptions

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
DESCRIPTIONS:

Below is a comprehensive list of our volunteer organizations. If you'd like more information on an organization or its volunteer positions, please contact us. Click here to return to the list of volunteer opportunities organized by category.

Aging & Independence Services (AIS)

Aging & Independence Services (AIS), part of the County of San Diego Health and Human Services Agency, provides programs and services to help older adults and persons living with disabilities to stay safe, healthy, engaged, and as independent as possible.

AIS has the following volunteer opportunities:

RSVP Advisory Council - Be an ambassador for AIS and the RSVP program in the community. Assist with event planning, fundraising, and the ongoing growth and development of the program. Attend monthly meetings.

Community Unit Volunteer - Assist with special events, including health fairs and intergenerational opportunities.

Long-Term Care Ombudsman - (Advocates for residents in long-term care facilities). Support this program by serving as an administrative aide.

LOCATION:
KEARNEY MESA
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Carlsbad Police Department

If you are age 50 or over and looking for a challenging, fun way to contribute to the community while helping reduce crime and increase law enforcement services to the community, then senior patrol may be it. Senior volunteer patrol members contribute approximately 30 hours per month and perform a variety of functions.

George L. Stevens Senior Center (4th District Senior Resource Center)

The Fourth District Seniors Resource Center (FDSRC) works to enhance and embrace the quality of life for our “seasoned ambassadors” by providing a wholesome and safe environment for them to thrive, while assisting them to live more independently and proactively.
Volunteers needed in a variety of capacities:

Administrative Aide
Culinary Aide
Driver

Home Visitor

San Diego County Sheriff's Department

The San Diego County Sheriff’s Department serves contract cities and unincorporated areas within the county. Volunteers may assist with administrative tasks, or can be part of the Senior Volunteer Patrol to assist with patrolling neighborhoods and checking on the welfare of elderly or disabled persons.

All Senior Volunteer Patrol applicants approved for the program attend a formal two-week academy, prior to being assigned to a patrol station in their area. Some of the topics covered include: Alzheimer’s Safe Return, You Are Not Alone (YANA) program, crime prevention strategies, department orientation, ethics, rules of conduct, radio training, and basic traffic control.

Senior Gleaners of San Diego County

Senior Gleaners glean (gather) surplus food from fields, backyards, stores, and restaurants and distribute the food to non-profit agencies throughout the county that feed the hungry.

Volunteers can assist with:

Gleaning fruit or other crops one morning a week from donors throughout San Diego County. (Volunteers work in small crews focusing on various regions of the county.) .
Gleaning unsold food several days per week from grocers, restaurants, and fast food outlets, primarily in the greater San Diego area.