Put Gratitude into Action: Volunteer Opportunities

  • Feeding San Diego, Sorrento Valley.
  • United Way of San Diego County.
  • O’side Turkey Trot, Oceanside.
  • San Diego Food Bank, Sorrento Valley.
  • San Diego County Beach Cleanups.
  • San Diego Humane Society.
  • The Salvation Army’s Red Kettle Donations, Countywide.

Can I volunteer this Thanksgiving?

Thanksgiving is a perfect time to volunteer. Whether it’s assembling Thanksgiving meal boxes or serving Thanksgiving dinner, there are a lot of opportunities to make the holiday special for families in need. Start planning your Thanksgiving volunteering today!

How can I volunteer to help homeless in San Diego?

Individual Volunteer Opportunities

  1. San Diego Rescue Mission.
  2. Bread of Life Center – Oceanside.
  3. Rescue Mission Food Service Warehouse – National City.
  4. Walk With Me – Countywide Outreach.

Where can I volunteer for Christmas in San Diego?

Where to volunteer this holiday season in San Diego County

  • San Diego Food Bank. This holiday season, a great way to give back is by giving your time to the San Diego Food Bank.
  • The Salvation Army.
  • San Diego Humane Society.
  • Father Joe’s Villages.

How do I volunteer in San Diego?

You can view more volunteer opportunities at the links below, or by visiting VolunteerMatch.org.

  1. San Diego Habitat for Humanity.
  2. Father Joe’s Villages.
  3. The Ronald McDonald House.
  4. Make-A-Wish Foundation of San Diego.
  5. The San Diego Foundation.
  6. Meals on Wheels.
  7. Jewish Family Services.
  8. Mama’s Kitchen.

What does Father Joe’s Villages do?

Mission: Father Joe’s Villages is a multi-city homeless rehabilitation organization dedicated to addressing the immediate and ongoing needs of underprivileged children, families and individuals who, for various reasons, have found themselves without basic life necessities.

How do I volunteer at Balboa Park?

San Diegans with prior knowledge of Balboa Park and San Diego in general. Able to complete 20 hours of orientation training. Willing to attend additional meetings as required. Willing to complete a background check and fingerprinting (at no cost)

What do you wear to a soup kitchen volunteer?

Volunteers should wear closed toed comfortable shoes. Long pants/skirt are acceptable, and volunteers of any gender may not wear sleeveless shirts, tank-tops or crop tops. Volunteers must cover their head with a hat or hairnet. We provide aprons but wear clothes that you do not mind getting dirty.