VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIESBelow 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.
Note: Many of our sites have adjusted their volunteer opportunities due to COVID-19. All sites that are operating are taking the necessary precautions to promote health and safety. For more information please reach out to Myles Jonathan Field at (858) 505-6399. Aging & Independence Services (AIS)
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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 VIRTUAL |
Alpine Community Center
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Volunteers are treasured at Alpine Community Center! Everything that takes place is the direct result of volunteer action. The community’s commitment to owning and maintaining a community center is demonstrated through the terrific volunteer support.
ACC volunteers enjoy getting to know their neighbors, participating in a local volunteer opportunity that is well organized, and watching their contribution make a huge difference in their community. Volunteer opportunities include, administrative support, meal delivery, and nutritional aide. LOCATION: ALPINE |
Alzheimer's San Diego
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Alzheimer’s San Diego is a local nonprofit organization dedicated to providing support, information, and assistance to families throughout San Diego County while also helping to advance critical local research for a cure. As the local leader for dementia support and awareness, Alzheimer’s San Diego provides a lifeline for families, caregivers, and those living with a dementia diagnosis by offering a comprehensive suite of supportive programs at no cost, while also advocating for improved diagnosis, treatment, and care.
Current Opportunities Virtual Companion Volunteer Conduct weekly online visits with individuals living with Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia. These visits will be done on a virtual platform, such as Zoom, FaceTime, etc. Volunteers will provide companionship for and socialization with the individuals (and often their care partners) to help reduce their feelings of loneliness and isolation and to engage them in stimulating activities, such as conversing, playing online games, and going on virtual trips to the zoo. The minimum time commitment is about one (1) hour per week. VITALZ Volunteer Make scheduled calls to individuals living with Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia who live alone. The purpose is to check in, ensure they are well, and to provide a few minutes of socialization. The minimum time commitment is two (2) hours per week. Positions available when the pandemic is over Companion Volunteer Provide in-home respite visits to a person living with dementia, to allow their care partner to get a break. Volunteers provide companionship, socialization, and supervision for the person living with dementia. The minimum commitment is about four (4) hours per week. Education Assistant Provide assistance with Alzheimer's San Diego classes, workshops, conferences, health fairs, and special events. These occur all over San Diego County. The minimum commitment is 2-3 hours per month. Receptionist Greet the public, answer and forward calls, and maintain the reception and hospitality areas. They are the face of the organization and must be warm, compassionate, and patient. The minimum commitment is three (3) hours per week. Special Events Volunteer Provide assistance at special events, such as Walk4ALZ, Rides4ALZ, and the Visionary Luncheon. Volunteers help with a range of tasks such as registration/check-in, greeters, and refreshments. The minimum commitment varies depending on the event. Episodic volunteers are welcome. LOCATION: KEARNEY MESA VIRTUAL |
American Red Cross of San Diego & Imperial Counties
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The American Red Cross is 90% run by a committed volunteer workforce who respond to disasters, provide community education, host blood drives, support our veterans and military families with resources, and all the behind the scenes to make an impact in the Southern California Region. For a list of our ongoing volunteer opportunities in the San Diego & Imperial Counties chapter please CLICK HERE.
We are constantly looking for new volunteers to work at blood drives, deliver blood to local hospitals, train to become disaster responders, provide administrative and tech support virtually, and so much more. Due to COVID, we have shifted many activities virtually. Opportunities like wellness calls to the VET community, Home fire safety trainings for seniors and a seasonal program distributing home readiness kits. Our in-person blood drives and disaster response activities follow all the County's health & safety guidelines. The safety and well-being or our volunteer's is #1. LOCATION: VIRTUAL CLAIREMONT MESA EAST |
Birch Aquarium at Scripps
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Help visitors from around the world discover the wonders of our blue planet. Volunteers share Birch Aquarium's mission, inspire conservation, and showcase the groundbreaking research at Scripps Institution of Oceanography. Annually, more than 400 volunteers guide visitors through exhibits, answer questions, and work behind the scenes. All positions require attendance at a new applicant Open House which is offered quarterly. Volunteers are asked to make a minimum six month commitment of one 4 hour shift per week and to purchase an annual Volunteer Membership at $30 upon successful completion of the applicant interview. Volunteer member benefits include free unlimited admission for the volunteer, free aquarium passes annually, informative special lectures, and other discounts and exclusive opportunities.
Tide Pool Interpreter (year-round) Help make our simulated tide pool plaza come alive for our visitors by demonstrating coping strategies for life in a harsh environment. Greeter (year-round) Welcome visitors, provide an orientation to the facility, answer questions and distribute literature on aquarium programs. School Programs Assistant (October - June) Assist aquarium instructors in the classroom with hands-on curriculum covering a variety of marine topics including tide pools, fish diversity and kelp forests. Volunteers must first clear a background check to participate in this program. Aquarist Assistant (year-round) Volunteers seeking to help in this role must begin in other areas listed above first. These volunteers help our husbandry staff with cleaning and various tasks related to maintaining healthy exhibits for our living collections. Aquarist assistants may make observations of water conditions, food preparation, and possibly help with feedings (however, this is not a guarantee). We follow all UC San Diego Covid-19 safety protocols, which means conditions and requirements for volunteer positions are subject to change. |
Carlsbad Police Department
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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.
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California Highway Patrol - EL CAJON, OCEANSIDE & SAN DIEGO
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The California Highway Patrol is looking for motivated citizens who want to give something back to their community as Senior Volunteers. Volunteers assist the CHP in providing enhanced public service to the community.
This is an opportunity for senior citizens to make a definitive contribution towards improving public safety service and security. The Senior Volunteer Program (SVA) instills among participating volunteers an understanding and appreciation of the justice system, human relations, and ethics in the field of law enforcement. You must be 55 years or older, can volunteer a minimum of 4 hours per week, pass a background check, have a good driving record, and complete the CHP Senior Volunteer Training Program. There are three locations available for our senior volunteers: El Cajon, Oceanside and San Diego. There are four major categories comprising the current contributions of the Senior Volunteers to the CHP:
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Chula Vista Garden Club
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The Chula Vista Garden Club meets on the 3rd Thursday each month (except July & August) from 10:30 am – 1:00 pm at the Norman Park Senior Center – 270 F Street, Chula Vista, CA 91910.
Our garden club offers a warm and inviting environment to anyone interested in gardening. Everyone in our club is encouraged to have their backyard Habitat Certification and to have their landscape artistry become more drought tolerant. We have a strong sense of civic pride as demonstrated by the many civic beautification projects that we do. We have planted many green spaces; among them are the blue star Memorial Garden, Veterans Park, the two Chula Vista Libraries and others locations. This year in September 2021 is the 75th anniversary of the Chula Vista Gardening Clubs Founding. |
Chula Vista Police Department
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The Chula Vista Senior Volunteer Patrol is comprised of formally trained, uniformed volunteers, 50 years of age and older. Members perform services such as vacation house checks, vehicle abatement, parking enforcement, You Are Not Alone (YANA) calls and visits, and traffic control. Senior volunteer members also assist with crime prevention programs and special events.
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Coronado Police Department
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The Coronado Senior Volunteer Patrol (SVP) has been in existence since 1995 and is continuing its rich tradition of supporting Police Department activities and the local community. SVP’s mission is to enhance the individual and collective safety and general welfare of all the people of the City of Coronado. SVP support these goals and objectives by providing high visibility patrols and other non-enforcement services to the Coronado Police Department which allow sworn officers to focus on their primary mission of crime prevention and enforcement of the law. Activities include: being additional “eyes and ears” for PD, vehicle/beach/foot patrols, Vacation House Checks, abandon vehicle abatement, parking citations/warnings, traffic control, radar monitoring, Special Event support and more.
Our current membership, which includes both residence and a number of non-residences of Coronado all see the value of serving a great community and working closely with a service oriented Police Department that prides itself on integrity, professionalism, respect and teamwork. We are proud to be a part of an organization that provides superior public safety services to enhance the quality of life for the community. The Coronado SVP is always looking for energetic seniors to become a part of this team while developing new friendships and enhancing your knowledge of the community and law enforcement activities. If you are over 50, want to be part of a dynamic team and have at least 120 hours per year to volunteer this opportunity is for you! We look forward to hearing from you to learn more about our great program. The Coronado Police Department is dedicated to providing outstanding law enforcement services to the community of Coronado. The department employs 67 paid employees and uses 40 civilian volunteers for the Senior Volunteer Patrol, Reserve Officer and Explorer programs. The Department is a service-oriented agency that prides itself on integrity, professionalism, respect and teamwork. The Coronado Senior Volunteer Patrol (SVP) was started in1995 with a Since then, the Senior Volunteer Patrol has conducted 20 academies trained over 130 recruits and currently has 31 volunteers as it continues to grow as an essential element of the Police Department. Since 2000 the SVP has provided over 175,000 hours of volunteer support for an estimated savings to the city of over $4 million. |
El Cajon Police Department
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The objective of the El Cajon Police Department’s volunteer programs is to provide auxiliary support services throughout the department. As a result, the police department is able to provide a higher level of service to the citizens of El Cajon while affording an opportunity for the volunteer to give back and make a difference in their community.
Volunteer opportunities include:
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ElderHelp of San Diego
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ElderHelp provides personalized services and information that help seniors remain independent and live with dignity in their own homes. Volunteers play a vital role providing services that enhance the quality of life for a senior.
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Escondido Police Department
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Volunteers can and do make a difference in our community.
Escondido Police Department Volunteers perform a wide range of non-hazardous duties. Volunteers provide many services for the department, such as administrative duties, ticketing illegally parked vehicles, assisting with traffic control, and performing vacation home checks. |
Foundation For SeniorCare
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We offer services and resources for seniors to live independently and age at home -- from transportation, adult day care services and care advocacy to our senior computer learning center.
Opportunities Expanded Rides Volunteer Use your own vehicle to transport seniors and the disabled who are not able to drive themselves long distances to medical appointments outside the Fallbrook Area. Care Advocate Volunteer Provide friendly follow up or check in phone calls and send greeting cards for birthdays and holidays. Adult Day Care Volunteer Assist with arts and crafts, activities, and engage in conversation with clients at The Club. Office Volunteer Behind the scenes support doing clerical work, data entry, mailings and phone calls. Events Volunteer We run two fundraising events per year in addition to other in house events and can use help on the event day and in preparation for the event. |
George L. Stevens Senior Center (4th District)
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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:
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Gloria Mcclellan Adult Activity & Resource Center
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Volunteers provide needed services and support for members of the senior community and their families.
Volunteer Opportunities
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Heaven's Windows
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Heaven's Windows provides support and emergency services for residents with hunger relief, nutritional education, advocacy, and community service. Heaven's Windows works towards building bridges to improve quality of life, in the greater San Diego area. We strive in bringing together charitable organizations, government agencies, social services, and religious organizations for the mutual benefit for our community.
Heaven's Windows have volunteer positions in its administration, warehouse, food pantry, and more! |
Home Start, Inc.
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To effectively prevent and treat child abuse, Home Start addresses the conditions that can contribute to risky or abusive situations – poverty, unsafe neighborhoods, lack of affordable housing, and unemployment – while concurrently addressing individual self-sufficiency and emotional needs.
Guided by our mission to assure the safety and resiliency of children by strengthening families and their communities, Home Start, Inc., a non-profit child abuse prevention, and treatment agency has strengthened and developed San Diego’s families and communities since 1972. Volunteer Opportunities include:
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International Rescue Committee
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The International Rescue Committee responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and helps people whose lives and livelihoods are shattered by conflict and disaster to survive, recover and gain control of their future. In more than 40 countries and in 26 U.S. cities, our dedicated teams provide clean water, shelter, health care, education and empowerment support to refugees and displaced people.
Some volunteer positions available in San Diego include:
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Jewish Family Service
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One of the core objectives of Jewish Family Service is to support aging with dignity.
Volunteers opportunities that achieve this core objective:
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Living Coast Discovery Center
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About the Living Coast Discovery Center:
The Living Coast Discovery Center is a non-profit zoo and aquarium located in Chula Vista (San Diego), California. Each year it hosts 85,000 guests including 25,000 students. The Living Coast Discovery Center is situated on a National Wildlife Refuge along San Diego Bay. It boasts of beautiful views of downtown San Diego, Coronado Island, and the protected wetland marsh habitat with over a mile in walking trails. The Living Coast’s collection includes native wildlife and endangered species such as sharks, rays, sea turtles, hawks, owls, falcons, eagles, reptiles, and more. Your support as a volunteer will help the Living Coast continue its mission to inspire the local community to connect with and care for our coastal environment. Volunteering Opportunities at the Living Coast: Our dedicated volunteers and interns are an essential part of our team. Annually, our volunteers donate a combined 28,000 hours of energetic, wildlife-loving effort annually in every area of the organization. Areas to volunteer include:
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Meals on Wheels
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Volunteers are the heartbeat of our organization and we are in need of volunteers now more than ever. We couldn’t serve thousands of seniors without our dedicated team of volunteers. We have COVID-19 safety measures in place to protect volunteers and clients, such as contactless meal delivery. We also deliver dog and cat food for our seniors’ pets at no cost.
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Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society San Diego
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Volunteers make it possible for our donated funds to directly assist Sailors, Marines, and their families. Helping Sailors and Marines in times of need or crisis is an excellent way to make a difference while adding purpose and perspective to your own life.
When service members seek out assistance, they often interact directly with one of our skilled volunteers. As a volunteer, you can expect to:
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Paternal Opportunities Programs & Services
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To protect family unity through prevention, support, collaboration and advocacy for paternal, parental and tribal justice in all branches of the courts through active partnership and best practices. POPS is a child wellbeing organization that advocates for children to have the right to equitable access to both biological parents. We engage in prevention activities; offer support and advocacy; and collaborate in order to achieve paternal, parental, and tribal justice in all branches of the courts.
The Center is Temporarily Closed due to COVID-19. |
Resounding Joy Inc.
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Resounding Joy enhances the human experience with therapeutic applications of music. We uplift individuals and families with challenging conditions, help them achieve their goals, and support health and wellness throughout the community. We offer our powerful and cost-effective music therapy services, primarily for children with disabilities, military service members and veterans, and a volunteer-driven program to provide outreach to isolated older adults.
Volunteer Opportunities:
Click here for further detailed information. In-person, hybrid, and virtual options available for many positions. Requirements for specific positions may include a background check, reliable transportation, vaccination, or masking, per partner agreements or CDC guidelines. All positions require no financial investment. A $15 donation is optional to cover the cost of background check, as relevant. |
Ronald McDonald House Charities of San Diego
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Ronald McDonald House Charities of San Diego provides a place to stay, meals, and the necessities of home so families can focus on caring for their critically ill or injured child being treated at a San Diego-area hospital.
Volunteer opportunities available:
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San Diego Air & Space Museum
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Our senior volunteers provide support and expertise for every area of the Museum, including docent-led tours, restoration, education, special events, collection care, and administration.
Below is a partial list of the volunteer opportunities available:
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San Diego Blood Bank
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Volunteers with San Diego Blood Bank use their skills and talents to support the mission of saving lives. Your gift of time can make a lasting impact in our community.
Reasons to volunteer with San Diego Blood Bank:
We value the skills of each volunteer and work hard to match your strengths with our community’s needs. Opportunities include:
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San Diego Botanic Garden
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The San Diego Botanic Garden inspires people of all ages to connect
with plants and nature. The San Diego Botanic Garden depends upon volunteer support – in a big way! Our team of volunteers offers talent, commitment, hard work and sincere caring to our Garden. They are creative and motivated, helping in many facets of the Garden. Opportunities:
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San Diego Canyonlands
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San Diego Canyonlands' mission is to promote, protect and restore the natural habitats in San Diego County's canyons and creeks. We do this by fostering education and ongoing community involvement in stewardship and advocacy, and by collaborating with other organizations.
Volunteer events include invasive plant removal, native plant planting, trash pickup, and debris removal. Additional opportunities include event and landscape photography, data entry, event reporting, and more. Location temporarily closed due to COVID-19. |
San Diego County Library
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San Diego County Library serves San Diego County with 33 branches and 2 bookmobiles.
Volunteers perform a variety of duties, including, but not limited to: presenting and assisting with branch events, tutoring adult literacy learners, reading to children in the "Grandparents and Books" programs, helping students with homework, leading book discussion groups, and serving as Internet docents. Duties: Volunteers perform a variety of duties, including, but not limited to: presenting and assisting with branch events, tutoring adult literacy learners, reading to children, helping students with homework, leading book discussion groups, and serving as Internet docents. |
San Diego Electric Railway Association
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The San Diego Electric Railway Association (SDERA) is dedicated to the preservation of the history of the San Diego Electric Railway
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San Diego Oasis
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San Diego OASIS is a unique educational program for adults 50+ who want to continue to learn and be productive throughout life. Membership is free and open to anyone 50 or older. You can give back to our community by helping children and adults. We offer many ways to use the skills and experience you have developed over a lifetime.
Volunteer opportunities include:
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San Marcos Senior Activity Center
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The San Marcos Senior Activity Center provides a variety of programs that promote the social, emotional, and physical well-being of independent older adults. The Center offers access to community resources, services, nutrition programs, and leisure activities that help foster social connection, vibrant aging, personal autonomy, and lifelong learning.
Senior Volunteers are needed for the following areas:
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San Pasqual Academy
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The San Pasqual Academy Neighbors (SPAN) intergenerational mentoring program brings foster youth and foster grandparents together in a warm and supportive community.
San Pasqual Academy is a residential education campus designed specifically for foster youth located in Escondido. Through the San Pasqual Academy Neighbors (SPAN) program, older adult “foster grandparents” live on-campus in affordable accommodations and in exchange share their wisdom, insight, friendship, and experience with the youth. They assist the youth in developing social skills, making life choices, developing career interests, and modeling adult/adolescent interactions. In addition to working one-on-one with the youth, the surrogate grandparents conduct group events for the holidays and have an adopted house on campus. The grandparents provide many enrichment activities for self growth such as such as art, cooking and pet therapy. Group events have included pumpkin carving, holiday caroling and chili cook-offs to name several. Note: During COVID19 this organization is not accepting new volunteers. |
San Diego County Sheriff's Department
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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. |
San Diego Police Department
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The San Diego Police Department has divisions located throughout the City of San Diego. Positions include:
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Scripps Memorial Hospital
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Scripps Health has been providing quality clinical and surgical services since 1924 in 5 hospitals and numerous clinics throughout San Diego. At Scripps, volunteering isn’t just for the young, it’s also for the young at heart. No matter your age, Scripps volunteers donate their time to welcome guests, create crafts for patients and even escort their furry friends through the canine therapy program. Volunteers provide service to patients, families, staff, and the community in various positions inside and outside of the hospitals, including the gift shops, information desks, and nursing floors.
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Senior Gleaners Of San Diego County
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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.
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Serving Seniors
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Serving Seniors provides impactful programs and services to older adults living in poverty.
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Southern Caregiver Resource Center
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Southern Caregiver Resource Center (SCRC) is a private, non-profit social services agency that has been offering free services to family caregivers of adults with chronic and disabling conditions since 1987. With a team of highly qualified, professional staff, SCRC supports families through a full range of programs and services such as Specialized Information, Family Consultation/Case Management Services, Respite Care, Short-term Counseling, Legal/Financial Consultation, Education and Training, Support Groups, Employer Resources and evidence-based programs such as REACH2Caregivers/CALMA.
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St. Madeleine Sophie's Center
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St. Madeleine Sophie’s Center educates and empowers individuals with developmental disabilities to realize their full potential.
We are in need of volunteers who can assist in the many areas we offer, any day or time though usually Mondays - Fridays between 9 am and 2 pm. Requirements: Minimum of 30 hours of service in 3 months or a commitment of 1 year of service. Opportunities:
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The Children's Initiative
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The mission of the Children's Initiative is to help San Diego County's low-income children, youth, and families thrive and prosper. For more than 20 years, the Children's Initiative has served as an advocate and custodian for effective policies, programs, and services that support the education, health, safety, and well-being of children and families in San Diego County.
Volunteers 50 and older are needed for the Scaling Reading Success program that places tutors with students who need extra assistance with reading. Tutoring is virtual during the 20-21 school year. |
The Foundation for Senior Wellbeing
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The Foundation for Senior Wellbeing hosts the Information Resource Center (IRC), a comprehensive resource for North County seniors, their caregivers, and families, dedicated to improving seniors' quality of life.
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Trauma Intervention Programs of San Diego
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Trauma Intervention Programs (TIP) of San Diego, Inc., is a non-profit volunteer-based program developed to provide support and assistance to those traumatically affected in emergency situations. When a trauma occurs, partnering agencies such as law enforcement, fire, and hospital personnel request a TIP volunteer to be with survivors to provide much needed emotional and practical support immediately following the crisis. TIP works closely with partnering agencies to provide a different dynamic to the emergency response system to meet the emotional needs of surviving victims. Training is 3 months with a one year commitment.
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Traveling Stories
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Traveling Stories empowers children to achieve their dreams. Whether that dream be earning a new basketball or being the first in their family to go to college, Traveling Stories helps children develop the confidence and life skills they need to succeed!
Traveling Stories is proud to introduce its newest program: the Virtual StoryTent. Developed in response to Covid-19, the Virtual StoryTent matches children ages 5-7 (kindergarten-second grade) with reading mentors for weekly, one-on-one StoryTent sessions using Google Meets. During sessions, children read and chat about books with their mentor. For every book read, children earn Virtual Book Bucks, which may be redeemed for prizes through Traveling Stories' new online prize store. The program duration is six weeks with one 30-45 minute session each week. There is no charge to participate. Parents may re-enroll their children in the program. Opportunities:
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USS Midway Museum
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Voted #1 visitor destination in San Diego, this aircraft carrier tells the story of ‘the city at sea’. Volunteers are essential to the everyday operation of the museum, a dynamic "crew" that shares in the passion of having fun, while building a greater sense of community. Veterans and civilians encouraged to apply. Monthly commitment for at least 4-6 months required. Come Live the Adventure!
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Words Alive
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Words Alive connects children, teens, and families with the power of reading. Our mission is to open opportunities for life success by inspiring a commitment to reading. We envision a world where everyone is connected to the power of reading and the innumerable ways that it enriches our lives. We also know that empowering experiences turn individuals into agents of change and advocates for their own education, and that when everyone can read, whole communities thrive. At Words Alive, we believe that the world we envision is made possible through the simple, essential, and effective act of reading together.
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