May the Force Be With You! May 2018 Volunteer Opportunities

May is here, and we give you more opportunities to give you the force to serve!  Big events will need volunteers including Amgen Tour of California, American Red Cross’ Sound The Alarm, as well as ongoing opportunities such as packing lunches for the Salvation Army and Wind Youth Services.  Check it out!

Featured Opportunities

 

Support City of Sacramento at the 2018 Amgen Tour of California Finale

HandsOn Sacramento Emergency Services and City of Sacramento Office of Emergency Services

Saturday, May 19th | 7:00am – 11:30 am; 11:00 am – 3:00 pm

Minimum age (with adult): 16+, 18

The 2018 Amgen Tour of California finish is in Sacramento!  Volunteers will be close to the action as they help staff the “Exclusion Zone,” the area where spectators will pass through before entering the exhibit area, start/finish line and winner’s podium.  Coffee, snacks and free parking will be provided to all volunteers.  A brief training will be provided to all volunteers.

Sign up here

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ReIMAGINE Mack Road Day of Community Impact

ReIMAGINE Mack Road Foundation

Saturday, April 28th | 8:00am – 12:00pm

Minimum age (with adult): 12+, 16

Help ReIMAGINE Mack Road Foundation to ReVITALIZE the neighborhood playground and the Mack Road Business District.  Duties include: repainting an obstacle course, seed raised urban garden beds, reseed the soccer field, refresh the landscape with new wood fiber and removing trash and debris.

Lunch will be provided for all volunteers!

Sign up here

 

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Sound the Alarm. Save A Life.

American Red Cross, Gold Country Region

Friday, May 4th – Saturday, May 5th | 9:00am – 4:00pm (Friday); 9:00am – 1:00pm (Saturday); 9:00 am – 2:00 pm (Saturday)

Minimum age (with adult): 16+, 18

American Red Cross, Gold Country Region is looking for volunteers for “Sound the Alarm. Save a Life,” a campaign to help install 100,000 free smoke alarms nationwide.  Volunteers can be a Safety Educator, Smoke Alarm Installer or Documenter. This event will happen in various locations including West Sacramento, Citrus Heights, Live Oak, Placerville, and Redding.

Sign up here

 

Girl Scouts Event Support Volunteer – STEM Center Make-a-Palooza

Girl Scouts Heart of Central California

Saturday, May 5th | 10:00am – 4:00pm

Minimum age: 18

The GSHCC Stem Center + MakerSpace is a place where girls can incorporate scientific discovery in their lives.  Volunteers are needed as general event support such as running STEM & Maker activities, event set-up/clean-up, check-in, replenishing supplies throughout the day, passing out snacks and water and direct event traffic and parking.

Sign up here

 

Fundraising Event Volunteers: Blue Heart Classic — Kentucky Derby Celebration

Blue Heart International

Saturday, May 5th | 8:00am – 8:00pm (various shifts throughout the day)

Minimum age: 21

Blue Heart International is going to have their annual fundraiser, Kentucky Derby Celebration, to benefit survivors of sex trafficking and those at risk.  Volunteer opportunities include set-up/cleanup, and assisting with the auction.

Sign up here

May Volunteer Opportunities

 

Fab 40’s 5K Volunteer

Alzheimer’s Association

Tuesday, May 1 | 10:00 am – 4:00 pm

Minimum age: 14 (with Adult), 14+

The Fab 40’s 5K is an annual event hosted by East Lawn Memorial Park at their location in East Sacramento, benefitting the Alzheimer’s Association. There are numerous activities that volunteers can assist with between the hours of 6:30am-12:30pm, including registration, t-shirt pick up, route monitors, clean up and other assignments.  This is a great opportunity for service groups, students, Girl Scout troops, Boy Scout troops, company teams, or individuals.

Sign up here

 

Latina Action Day

Hispanas Organized for Political Equality

Wednesday, May 23 | 9:30 am – 2:00 pm, 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm, 12:00 noon – 4:00 pm

Minimum age: 17 (with adult), 18+

The Latina Action Day Conference convenes 500 Latina leaders in Sacramento from all over California. This one day conference is designed to facilitate dialogue between corporate and community Latina leaders and elected officials on public policies affecting Latinas in California. Through town halls, public hearings, and workshops, HOPE presents up to date information, analysis, and access to decision-makers on critical issues such as healthcare reform, higher education, and the California State budget. Volunteers are needed throughout the day to assist with the workshops and registration, set-up/clean-up, and greet attendees.

Sign up here

 

Computer Science Intern

City of Sacramento

Ongoing until May 31 | 20-40 hours, 6 months duration

Minimum age: 18+

The City of Sacramento is looking for their next Computer Science Intern. Implementation of this position allows technical expertise from Computer Science students to coordinate with projects requiring innovative solutions for compliance and integration between existing HR databases. They should possess complex algorithm authorship in languages such as C+, C++, SQL, Python, etc. Familiarity with PSQuery. Other duties include project assistance as pertains to database integration, script writing, and support with automation of systems. Code writing, research, and testing of executable scripts for use in HR systems.

Sign up here

 

Sacramento Walk to End Alzheimer’s Committee

Alzheimer’s Association

Minimum age (with adult): 14, 18+

The Walk to End Alzheimer’s is the world’s largest event to raise funds and awareness for Alzheimer’s care, support, research, and advocacy. This event will be returning to Sacramento in the fall of 2018 and they need your help to make it happen! You will have opportunities to serve on sub-committees such as sponsorship, recruitment, retention, marketing and outreach, AIM (Alzheimer’s Impact Movement) Advocacy, Mission, and Logistics.  Traning will be provided and committee calls happen regularly.

Express Interest here

Ongoing Volunteer Opportunities

After-School Program Assistant (Sunset Valley – Wheatland)

Mercy Housing California

Monday-Thursday | 2:30pm – 5:00pm

Minimum age: 18

Mercy Housing is seeking enthusiastic volunteers to assist with the after-school program onsite at Sunset Valley Apartments. With staff support, volunteers will assist middle and elementary aged youth to complete homework and build literacy skills. Volunteers will also help implement physical education and art activities throughout the semester. Gain experience in an educational setting, learn about affordable housing, and give back to your community- all while having fun!

Express Interest here

 

Conversation Practice / Instructional Assistance for Refugees Learning English

Bach Viet Association, Inc.

Monday-Friday | 8:30am – 11:30am; 12:00noon – 3:00pm

Minimum age: 18

Bach Viet Association, Inc. is a non-profit organization employment and social service [provider for refugees. They provide Vocational English as Second Language classes that help participants build up or strengthen their English reading, writing, and speaking ability. Volunteers will expect to encounter individuals with different levels of English abilities. They are looking for a wide variety of ages and backgrounds to expose the refugees to the full range and diversity that makes up our community.

Sign up here

 

Home Energy Conservation Program

Rebuilding Together Sacramento

Tuesday – Thursday mornings

Minimum age: 18

Rebuilding Together Sacramento is looking for volunteer installers who will help lower energy consumption in the homes of families with low income, as well as homes of the elderly, disabled or families with children.  Volunteers will serve a two to four-hour weekly or bi-weekly shift.  Supplies will be provided, but volunteers must be willing to provide a driver’s license and auto insurance information.

Express Interest here

Volunteer with your Group to Deliver Meals!

Meals on Wheels by ACC

Ongoing until July 2018

Minimum age (with adult): 1+, 18

Meals on Wheels by ACC will need volunteers to lend a caring hand to seniors who are isolated, alone, fragile and in need of a nutritious meal.  Volunteers will deliver a bag of shelf-stable food to seniors during emergencies and check-in with the seniors to ensure safety in their homes.  Background check information will be needed and a quick senior safety and California Department of Aging security training will be provided.

Express Interest here

 

Help Out at the PCTA Office

Pacific Crest Trail Association

Monday – Friday | 9:00am – 5:00pm

Help the Pacific Crest Trail Association manage 2,000+ annual volunteers!

They are looking for volunteers who can help with office administration and volunteer management. This is a rewarding chance to give back to the trail and become part of the PCT community. Duties/responsibilities include filing/organizing paper and photo records, assembling mailings and database management (Raiser’s Edge).

Express Interest here

 

Help Create Goody Bags for Children in Need

Project Birthday

Ongoing

Minimum age (with adult): All ages

Help celebrate the lives of children in need! Project Birthday is in need of goody bags for their monthly birthday parties at homeless shelters and transitional living facilities throughout the Sacramento area.   Project Birthday monthly parties are something that children look forward to every month. You can help bring a smile to their faces!

Here are some ideas on what to put on a goody bag:

• Bouncy balls
• Mini playdoh
• #2 pencils
• Any type of toys that kids would like (except toy guns even if water filled)
• Stickers
• Fake tattoos
• Costume jewelry
• Crayons
• Erasers
• Mini coloring books or activity books
• Playing cards or flash cards, Pokemon cards
• Small plastic dinosaurs or animals
• Socks
• Hair ties
• Balls, squishy stress balls

Leave out anything too small.  Edibles such as food and candy are not allowed.

Express Interest here

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Spread Goodwill this April! April 2018 Volunteer Opportunities

Spring is almost here!  This month, we are sharing volunteer opportunities that will make your March memorable.

Featured Opportunities

REGISTER TODAY!

There are only a couple volunteer spots left.

Sabroso: Craft Beer, Taco & Music Festival

Sunday, April 8| 12:00 noon – 4:00 pm

Papa Murphy’s Park

Minimum age: 21+

Spring Break is in Sacramento! Sabroso: Craft Beer, Taco & Music Festival will feature up to four hours of craft beer tastings, tasty gourmet tacos, Lucha Libre style wrestling and live music!

Volunteers are needed to pour beer at the event. Call time is on or before 10:30 am and all volunteers are required to attend a short “responsible beer pouring” training session. Volunteers will also receive a free lunch. After their shift, they will be given a drink voucher and will be free to enjoy the rest of the event! Volunteers must be 21+.The shift will be from 12:00 noon to 4:00 pm.

For each volunteer who pours beer at the event, the festival organizers will generously donate $50 to HandsOn Sacramento!

Sign up here

Girl Scouts Event Support Volunteer –

Girls Leading Our Way (GLOW) Conference

Girl Scouts Heart of Central California

Saturday, April 7| 7:30 am – 10:30 am & 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm

6601 Elvas Avenue, Sacramento, CA 95819

Minimum age: 18

The 4th Annual Girls Leading Our Way Conference (GLOW) empowers Girl Scouts in grades 9-12 to step into leadership roles and drive change in the world. GLOW will offer hands-on workshops, inspiring guest speakers and exhibitors from leaders in the areas of STEM, entrepreneurship, outdoor adventure, and community impact. Event support volunteers will interact with Girl Scouts and staff to help deliver a quality conference to girls in grades 9-12. Volunteers  will help with event set up, clean up, registration and girl support.

Sign up here

Girl Scouts Event Support Volunteer – Stem Center Make-a-Palooza

Girl Scouts Heart of Central California

Saturday, May 5 | 10:00 am – 4:00 pm

6601 Elvas Avenue, Sacramento, CA 95819

Minimum age: 18

Making change in communities takes many forms! At this event, Girl Scouts will explore how others are making change with art, design, tech and science and how they can, too. There will be several hands-on activities to spark girls’ curiosity and creativity. Volunteers are needed to assist in leading activities throughout the day, help with event set-up, check in and clean up, and ensure girls have the highest quality experience at this event.

Sign up here

 

 

April Volunteer Opportunities

 

Fab 40’s 5K Volunteer

Alzheimer’s Association

Tuesday, May 1 | 10:00 am – 4:00 pm

East Lawn Memorial Park

Minimum age: 14 (with Adult), 14+

The Fab 40’s 5K is an annual event hosted by East Lawn Memorial Park at their location in East Sacramento, benefitting the Alzheimer’s Association. There are numerous activities that volunteers can assist with between the hours of 6:30am-12:30pm, including:

Registration (6:30am-9:30am)-Check in participants, register day-of participants, and field questions about the event
T-shirt pick up (6:30-9:30am)-Hand out event t-shirts to participants
Route monitors (8:00-10:30am)-Ensure safety of and cheer on participants
Clean up (11:00am-12:30pm)-Assist with cleaning up the event site
Other assignments available between the hours of 6:30-11:00am
This is a great opportunity for service groups, students, Girl Scout troops, Boy Scout troops, company teams, or individuals.

Sign up here

Sacramento Food Film Festival: Broccoli HQ

Food Literacy Center

Saturday, April 21 | 12:00 am – 8:30 am

The Colonial Theater

Minimum age: 16 (with adult), 18+

 

Food Literacy Center is eggplant excited to be sharing the future plans for Broccoli HQ. The evening will showcase the architectural drawings accompanied with an “ideal school lunch” dinner. They will need help with set-up, ushering, serving, and clean-up for this event. The Sacramento Food Film Festival is an opportunity to educate the public about their food system, and work collaboratively to create positive change and improve food literacy.

Sign up here

Latina Action Day

Hispanas Organized for Political Equality

Wednesday, May 23 | 9:30 am – 2:00 pm, 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm, 12:00 noon – 4:00 pm

Sheraton Grand Sacramento Hotel

Minimum age: 17 (with adult), 18+

 

The Latina Action Day Conference convenes 500 Latina leaders in Sacramento from all over California. This one day conference is designed to facilitate dialogue between corporate and community Latina leaders and elected officials on public policies affecting Latinas in California. Through town halls, public hearings, and workshops, HOPE presents up to date information, analysis, and access to decision makers on critical issues such as healthcare reform, higher education, and the California State budget. Volunteers are needed to assist with the workshops and registration, set-up/clean-up, and greet attendees.

Sign up here

Getting Kids Outdoors

Sierra Club Inspiring Connections Outdoors

Minimum age: 16+ (with adult), 18+

 

Sacramento Inspring Connections Outdoors, a program of the Sierra Club, is a 100% volunteer organization that provides experiences in nature for youth who would not otherwise have the opportunity to get outdoors to learn about and enjoy nature. By introducing participants to the transformative power of nature Inspiring Connections Outdoors (ICO) supports John Muir’s assertion that people who experience wilderness firsthand are much more likely to preserve it for future generations.

Volunteers can help in a variety of way: lead and assist on trips; prepare meals for outings; assist with equippment and supplies; do administrative chores; and help with fundarising!

Sign up here

Computer Science Intern

City of Sacramento

Ongoing until May 31 | 20-40 hours, 6 months duration

Sacramento City Hall

Minimum age: 18+

 

The City of Sacramento is looking for their next Computer Science Intern. Implementation of this position allows technical expertise from Computer Science students to coordinate with projects requiring innovative solutions for compliance and integration between existing HR databases. They should possess complex algorithm authorship in languages such as C+, C++, SQL, Python, etc. Familiarity with PSQuery. Other duties include: Project assistance as pertains to database integration, script writing, and support with automation of systems. Code writing, research, and testing of executable scripts for use in HR systems.

Sign up here

Senior Congragate Meal Volunteers at the Hart Senior Center

City of Sacramento

Monday – Friday | 10:15 am – 12:15 pm

Hart Senior Center

Minimum age: 18+

 

Seeking outgoing individuals who can assist with our daily lunch program and help promote a friendly, efficient environment. Duties may include: Assisting with greeting guests, recording meals served, orienting and helping new guests complete intake forms, socializing with seniors, assisting with individual needs, such as serving food and beverages, condiments, etc., and other tasks to create a welcoming, supportive atmosphere. Volunteers work from approximately 10:15am-12:15pm, Monday through Friday (dependent on scheduling needs).

Sign up here

Ongoing Volunteer Opportunities

Sacramento Fire Department and Community Foundation CPA Volunteer

Sacramento Fire Department and Community Foundation

January thru December 2018 | 5-10 hours a month

The Sacramento Fire Department and Community Foundation (SFDCF) is seeking a volunteer CPA (Certified Public Accountant for Nonprofits) who specializes in nonprofit accounting and taxes. The CPA will be tasked with reviewing the foundation’s treasurer ledgers and assist with filing the proper tax forms. The member will be welcomed to attend all Board meetings. This is strictly voluntary.

Express Interest Here

Pianist Needed for Senior Center

Hart Senior Center

Mondays thru Thursdays | 11:00 am – 12:00 noon

916 27th Street, Sacramento, CA

Are you looking to put your musical talents to good use? The Ethel Hart Senior Center, located at 915 27th Street, Sacramento, is seeking a volunteer/s to visit their Senior lunch program and play music to enhance the environment and promote an enjoyable experience for guests.

Pianist volunteers are needed to provide live music from 11am-12pm on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays or Thursdays. Attendees enjoy a wide variety of music from classical to contemporary.

Desired qualifications: A musical talent or skill to share, interest in providing background music, friendly personality, punctual and reliable. Length of commitment:  Can be short-term or ongoing, depending on your availability and program needs.

Express Interest Here

Public Program Volunteer

Powerhouse Science Center

Minimum age: 16 (with Adult), 18

Do you have a passion for STEM learning or museum education? The Public Programs team at the Powerhouse Science Center offers hands-on learning experiences throughout the year, often facilitated by our volunteer pool. You do not have to be a scientist to join us, all we ask is that you are excited to inspire tomorrow’s scientists today!

Express Interest here

Salesforce Data Entry

Goodwill Industries of Sacramento Valley and Northern Nevada

January thru December 2018 | 2-40 hours a week, flexible

Goodwill Sacramento has recently partnered with several nonprofits in the communities we serve, and we are in the process of migrating all the database records from each of the nonprofit organizations into one centralized Salesforce database.  We need volunteer(s) to help with cleaning up the data to ready it for import, assistance with the migration of data, and new entry.

Express Interest Here

Help Pack Lunches for Homeless Youth 

Wind Youth Services

Minimum age: 15 (with Adult), 18

 

Wind Youth Services needs volunteers to help donate, prepare and deliver sack lunches for about 25-30 youth every day at the Wind Youth Drop-in Center.

Please arrive between 11:00 and 11:30 a.m with your donation. Donated lunches can be delivered in a ziplock bag or paper lunch sack. The following are suggested items to include in each lunch:

• Sandwich bread
• Sandwich meat & cheese
• Mayo & mustard packets
• Fruit cups
• Cliff bars or granola bars
• Dried fruit and nuts
• Small bags of chips or cookies
• Juice
• Bottled water
• ‘Fun Size’ candy bars

Express Interest Here

 

 

 

Volunteer Services Administrative Assistant

Goodwill Industries Sacramento Valley & Northern Nevada

Ongoing| Monday-Friday, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm (flexible)

8001 Folsom Blvd., Sacramento, CA 95826

Minimum age: 21

Goodwill Industries of Sacramento Valley & Northern Nevada is looking for their next Volunteer Services Administrative Assistant. The Volunteer Services Administrative Assistant is responsible for providing general administrative support to Goodwill’s volunteer program. Duties include responding to those who are interested in volunteering and helping them to schedule their shifts.

Sign up here

More in Store for March!

Spring is almost here!  This month, we are sharing volunteer opportunities that will make your March memorable.

Featured Opportunities

Sabroso: Craft Beer, Taco & Music Festival

Sunday, April 8| 12:00 noon – 4:00 pm

Papa Murphy’s Park

Minimum age: 21+

Spring Break is in Sacramento! Sabroso: Craft Beer, Taco & Music Festival will feature up to four hours of craft beer tastings, tasty gourmet tacos, Lucha Libre style wrestling and live music!

Volunteers are needed to pour beer at the event. Call time is on or before 10:30 am and all volunteers are required to attend a short “responsible beer pouring” training session. Volunteers will also receive a free lunch. After their shift, they will be given a drink voucher and will be free to enjoy the rest of the event! Volunteers must be 21+.The shift will be from 12:00 noon to 4:00 pm.

For each volunteer who pours beer at the event, the festival organizers will generously donate $50 to HandsOn Sacramento!

Sign up here

Volunteer Services Administrative Assistant

Goodwill Industries Sacramento Valley & Northern Nevada

Ongoing| Monday-Friday, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm (flexible)

8001 Folsom Blvd., Sacramento, CA 95826

Minimum age: 21

Goodwill Industries of Sacramento Valley & Northern Nevada is looking for their next Volunteer Services Administrative Assistant. The Volunteer Services Administrative Assistant is responsible for providing general administrative support to Goodwill’s volunteer program. Duties include responding to those who are interested in volunteering and helping them to schedule their shifts.

Sign up here

 

March Volunteer Opportunities

Girl Scouts Event Support Volunteer – Girls Leading Our Way (GLOW) Conference

Girl Scouts Heart of Central California

Saturday, April 7| 7:30 am – 10:30 am & 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm

6601 Elvas Avenue, Sacramento, CA 95819

Minimum age: 18

The 4th Annual Girls Leading Our Way Conference (GLOW) empowers Girl Scouts in grades 9-12 to step into leadership roles and drive change in the world. GLOW will offer hands-on workshops, inspiring guest speakers and exhibitors from leaders in the areas of STEM, entrepreneurship, outdoor adventure, and community impact. Event support volunteers will interact with Girl Scouts and staff to help deliver a quality conference to girls in grades 9-12. Volunteers  will help with event set up, clean up, registration and girl support.

Sign up here

Girl Scouts Event Support Volunteer – Stem Center Make-a-Palooza

Girl Scouts Heart of Central California

Saturday, May 5 | 10:00 am – 4:00 pm

6601 Elvas Avenue, Sacramento, CA 95819

Minimum age: 18

Making change in communities takes many forms! At this event, Girl Scouts will explore how others are making change with art, design, tech and science and how they can, too. There will be several hands-on activities to spark girls’ curiosity and creativity. Volunteers are needed to assist in leading activities throughout the day, help with event set-up, check in and clean up, and ensure girls have the highest quality experience at this event.

Sign up here

Fab 40’s 5K Volunteer

Alzheimer’s Association

Tuesday, May 1 | 10:00 am – 4:00 pm

East Lawn Memorial Park

Minimum age: 14 (with Adult), 14+

The Fab 40’s 5K is an annual event hosted by East Lawn Memorial Park at their location in East Sacramento, benefitting the Alzheimer’s Association. There are numerous activities that volunteers can assist with between the hours of 6:30am-12:30pm, including:

Registration (6:30am-9:30am)-Check in participants, register day-of participants, and field questions about the event
T-shirt pick up (6:30-9:30am)-Hand out event t-shirts to participants
Route monitors (8:00-10:30am)-Ensure safety of and cheer on participants
Clean up (11:00am-12:30pm)-Assist with cleaning up the event site
Other assignments available between the hours of 6:30-11:00am
This is a great opportunity for service groups, students, Girl Scout troops, Boy Scout troops, company teams, or individuals.

Sign up here

Ongoing Volunteer Opportunities

Salesforce Data Entry

Goodwill Industries of Sacramento Valley and Northern Nevada

January thru December 2018 | 2-40 hours a week, flexible

Goodwill Sacramento has recently partnered with several nonprofits in the communities we serve, and we are in the process of migrating all the database records from each of the nonprofit organizations into one centralized Salesforce database.  We need volunteer(s) to help with cleaning up the data to ready it for import, assistance with the migration of data, and new entry.

Express Interest Here

Sacramento Fire Department and Community Foundation CPA Volunteer

Sacramento Fire Department and Community Foundation

January thru December 2018 | 5-10 hours a month

The Sacramento Fire Department and Community Foundation (SFDCF) is seeking a volunteer CPA (Certified Public Accountant for Nonprofits) who specializes in nonprofit accounting and taxes. The CPA will be tasked with reviewing the foundation’s treasurer ledgers and assist with filing the proper tax forms. The member will be welcomed to attend all Board meetings. This is strictly voluntary.

Express Interest Here

 

Pianist Needed for Senior Center

Hart Senior Center

Mondays thru Thursdays | 11:00 am – 12:00 noon

916 27th Street, Sacramento, CA

Are you looking to put your musical talents to good use? The Ethel Hart Senior Center, located at 915 27th Street, Sacramento, is seeking a volunteer/s to visit their Senior lunch program and play music to enhance the environment and promote an enjoyable experience for guests.

Pianist volunteers are needed to provide live music from 11am-12pm on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays or Thursdays. Attendees enjoy a wide variety of music from classical to contemporary.

Desired qualifications: A musical talent or skill to share, interest in providing background music, friendly personality, punctual and reliable. Length of commitment:  Can be short-term or ongoing, depending on your availability and program needs.

Express Interest Here

 

Help Teach Healthy Eating in the Classroom

Food Literacy Center

Minimum age: 16 (with Adult)

Ever wanted to help kids in the community learn about healthy eating? Ever wanted to dress up as a vegetable or participate in other fennel fun food activities? Join Food Literacy Center tomatillo team! Their mission is to inspire kids to eat their vegetables. They teach low-income elementary children cooking and nutrition to improve our health, community, and environment. They currently teach food literacy in 10 after-school programs throughout the Sacramento area. Program typically runs on Monday-Thursday around 2:30-5:30 PM (depending on the school).

Express Interest here

Public Program Volunteer

Powerhouse Science Center

Minimum age: 16 (with Adult), 18

Do you have a passion for STEM learning or museum education? The Public Programs team at the Powerhouse Science Center offers hands-on learning experiences throughout the year, often facilitated by our volunteer pool. You do not have to be a scientist to join us, all we ask is that you are excited to inspire tomorrow’s scientists today!

Express Interest here

Share the Love: February Volunteer Opportunities

The season of love is here!  There are many ways to share love, and one of it involves volunteering!  Here are some of our volunteer opportunities for this month.

Featured Opportunities

Make Valentine’s Day Card for Seniors

Meal on Wheels by ACC

Saturday, February 3 | 10:00 am – 3:00 pm

7334 Park City Drive, Sacramento, CA 95831

Minimum age: none

Send Your Love and Kindness this Valentine’s Day!

Meals on Wheels by ACC is hosting their annual Valentine’s Day Cardmaking Workshop on Saturday, February 3, 2018 from 10:00am-3:00pm! Help them craft cards filled with loving thoughts for the homebound seniors of our program at the ACC Center, located at 7334 Park City Drive, Sacramento, CA 95831! These cards will be sent out to 1,500 participants of their program- just in time to bring our seniors warm wishes and loving thoughts on Valentine’s Day.

Craft supplies and art materials to make cards will be provided. All ages welcome!

Sign up here

February Volunteer Opportunities

Mills Middle STEM Fair Help Needed

Folsom Cordova Unified School District

Thursday, February 1 – Friday, February 2| 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm & 8:00 am – 3:00 pm, respectively

10439 Coloma Road, Rancho Cordova, CA 95670

Minimum age: 18

Mills Middle STEM School is in need of adult volunteers that can direct students and families where to go during the event, supervise students and tables with interactive STEM activities in the cafeteria, and supervise students viewing the STEM FAIR Showcase in the library.

Sign up here (Thursday)

Sign up here (Friday)

Sacramento Museum Day

Sacramento History Museum

Saturday, February 3 | 10:00 am – 5:00 pm

Sacramento History Museum, Old Sacramento, CA 95814

Minimum age: 18

The Sacramento History Museum is participating in the 20th year of Sacramento Museum Day and needs volunteer support! The Sacramento History Museum will offer free admission, gold panning, and costumed reenactors at the museum. Over the course of the day, they expect to see about 2,000 or more people come to the museum and they need volunteer support to keep operations running smoothly. Morning and afternoon volunteer shifts available.

Sign up here

 

Festa di Vino

Food Literacy Center

Saturday, February 24 | 12:00 noon – 3:00 pm

California Automobile Museum, 2200 Front Street, Sacramento, CA 95818

Minimum age: 16 (with Adult)

The Point West Rotary Club is hosting their annual Festa di Vino event on February 24th, 2018 and they have chosen Food Literacy Center as their main beneficiary! They will need help with general event setup and cleanup as well as serving, tabling, and selling raffle tickets during the event.

Sign up here

 

Ongoing Volunteer Opportunities

Sacramento Fire Department and Community Foundation CPA Volunteer

Sacramento Fire Department and Community Foundation

January thru December 2018 | 5-10 hours a month

The Sacramento Fire Department and Community Foundation (SFDCF) is seeking a CPA (Certified Public Accountant for Nonprofits) who specializes in nonprofit accounting and taxes. The CPA will be tasked with reviewing the foundation’s treasurer ledgers and assist with filing the proper tax forms. The member will be welcomed to attend all Board meetings. This is strictly voluntary.

Express Interest Here

 

Pianist Needed for Senior Center

Hart Senior Center

Mondays thru Thursdays | 11:00 am – 12:00 noon

916 27th Street, Sacramento, CA

Are you looking to put your musical talents to good use? The Ethel Hart Senior Center, located at 915 27th Street, Sacramento, is seeking a volunteer/s to visit their congregate lunch program and play music to enhance the environment and promote an enjoyable experience for our guests.

Pianist volunteers are needed to provide live music from 11am-12pm on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays or Thursdays. They enjoy a wide variety of music from classical to contemporary and have a piano on site.

Desired qualifications: A musical talent or skill to share, interest in providing background music, friendly personality, punctual and reliable. Length of commitment- Can be short-term or ongoing, dependent on your availability and program needs.

Express Interest Here

 

Help Teach Healthy Eating in the Classroom

Food Literacy Center

Minimum age: 16 (with Adult)

Ever wanted to help kids in the community learn about healthy eating? Ever wanted to dress up as a vegetable or participate in other fennel fun food activities? Join Food Literacy Center tomatillo team! Their mission is to inspire kids to eat their vegetables. They teach low-income elementary children cooking and nutrition to improve our health, community, and environment. They currently teach food literacy in 10 after-school programs throughout the Sacramento area. Program typically runs on Monday-Thursday around 2:30-5:30 PM (depending on the school).

Express Interest here

 

Conversation Practice / Instructional Assistant for Refugees Learning English

Bach Viet Association

Minimum age: 16 (with Adult)

Bach Viet Association is helping Refugees and new immigrants in settling in our community. They are looking for conversation practice volunteers who will help teach English and immerse refugees with everyday conversations.

 

Express Interest here

 

One Hour to Make a Difference – Reading Tutors Needed

Reading Partners

Minimum age: 14

Do you have one hour a week to make a difference in a child’s life? Volunteer as a literacy tutor with Reading Partners! Their program collaborates with local elementary schools to train community volunteers to provide one-on-one support and mentoring for elementary student readers. Tutors are paired to work with the same student for at least one semester, for one weekly 45-minute tutoring session. No previous experience is necessary! Reading Partners currently works within 8 schools in Sacramento, and seek volunteers to tutor Monday through Thursday, between 8 AM – 5 PM (hours may vary slightly from center to center).

Express Interest here

 

Medical Reserve Corps Member

Sacramento Medical Reserve Corps

Minimum age: 18

The Sacramento Medical Reserve Corps engages volunteers to strengthen public health, emergency response and community resiliency. Join the Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) and you will 1) Help the Sacramento region to be more prepared for a disaster or large-scale medical emergency; 2) Join a team of active and retired medical professionals and support volunteers; 3) Receive training on health and disaster-related topics to prepare our MRC membership to assist first responders with field triage in a large scale disaster, provide support to public health, provide triage and assistance to hospitals in a surge, provide medically related support to shelters and community support. Consider joining the Sacramento Medical Reserve Corps today!

Express Interest here

 

Dare to Dream: January Volunteer Opportunities

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service is right around the corner.  HandsOn Sacramento is offering volunteer opportunities for you to do on Monday as well as for the rest of the month.

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service Volunteer Opportunities

MLK Day of Service at Natomas Rose Garden

City of Sacramento

Saturday, January 13 | 10:00 am – 12:00 noon

2921 Truxel Road, Sacramento, CA 95833 (next to South Natomas Library)

Minimum age: 14

Volunteers are needed to assist with the winter pruning of the Natomas Rose Garden. No experience needed. Please bring gloves, loppers (large pruners) if available.

Sign up here

 

MLK Day of Service District One PLAY

City of Sacramento

Saturday, January 13 | 11:00 am – 2:00 pm

Linden Park, 4001 Innovator Drive, Sacramento, CA 95834

Minimum age: 6 (with Adult)

In honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy, District One PLAY will host a Day of Service.  All are welcome to come and help mulch. Please dress safely – closed toe shoes, no flip flops or sandals, long sleeves and no shorts. Please complete a waiver and bring it with you: http://www.AngeliqueAshby.com/youth or forms will be available at the event.

Sign up here

 

Wheelchair Rugby

Access Leisure

Tuesday, January 16 and 23| 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Rosa Parks Middle School, 2250 68th Avenue, Sacramento, CA 95822

Minimum age: 14

Join Access Leisure in facilitating the sport of Wheelchair Rugby for people with disabilities. Assist with court set up, loading and unloading equipment (chairs are heavy). Assist with transfers of athletes, and equipment fitting: gloves, belts etc. You may be asked to get into a rugby chair and participate if there’s not enough players. Volunteers must contact and fill out a volunteer form before coming to an event.

Sign up here

Upcoming Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteer for ALS Association as Office Administrator

The ALS Association, Greater Sacramento Chapter

Now through March 31 | 8 hours per week

The ALS Association (ALSA) in the only national not-for-profit voluntary health organization, dedicated solely to the fight against ALS through research, patient support, information dissemination and public awareness. They are in need of an Office Administrator who can commit to 8 hours per week.  The Chapter Volunteer Office Administrator is responsible for assisting the Chapter Staff in all aspects of Chapter administration.  Duties include: General Office/Reception tasks, Donation database and acknowledgments and provide support for fundraising events.

Sign up here

 

Evening Social & Karaoke

City of Sacramento

Monday, January 22 | 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Hart Senior Center, 915 27th Street, Sacramento, CA 95816

Minimum age: 16

Help Access Leisure host an event for people with disabilities where everyone can sing! We will sing to the latest and greatest hits while enjoying an evening of food with friends. 5-8 Volunteers needed. Volunteers must contact and fill out a volunteer form before coming to an event.

Sign up here

 

Mills Middle STEM Fair Help Needed

Folsom Cordova Unified School District

Thursday, February 1 – Friday, February 2| 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm & 8:00 am – 3:00 pm, respectively

10439 Coloma Road, Rancho Cordova, CA 95670

Minimum age: 18

Mills Middle STEM School is in need of adult volunteers that can direct students and families where to go during the event, supervise students and tables with interactive STEM activities in the cafeteria, and supervise students viewing the STEM FAIR Showcase in the library.

Sign up here (Thursday)

Sign up here (Friday)

 

Sacramento Museum Day

Sacramento History Museum

Saturday, February 3 | 10:00 am – 5:00 pm

Sacramento History Museum, Old Sacramento, CA 95814

Minimum age: 18

The Sacramento History Museum is participating in the 20th year of Sacramento Museum Day and needs volunteer support! The Sacramento History Museum will offer free admission, gold panning, and costumed reenactors at the museum. Over the course of the day, they expect to see about 2,000 or more people come to the museum and they need volunteer support to keep operations running smoothly. Morning and afternoon volunteer shifts available.

Sign up here

 

Festa di Vino

Food Literacy Center

Saturday, February 24 | 12:00 noon – 3:00 pm

California Automobile Museum, 2200 Front Street, Sacramento, CA 95818

Minimum age: 16 (with Adult)

The Point West Rotary Club is hosting their annual Festa di Vino event on February 24th, 2018 and they have chosen Food Literacy Center as their main beneficiary! They will need help with general event setup and cleanup as well as serving, tabling, and selling raffle tickets during the event.

Sign up here

Ongoing Volunteer Opportunities

Help Teach Healthy Eating in the Classroom

Food Literacy Center

Minimum age: 16 (with Adult)

Ever wanted to help kids in the community learn about healthy eating? Ever wanted to dress up as a vegetable or participate in other fennel fun food activities? Join Food Literacy Center tomatillo team! Their mission is to inspire kids to eat their vegetables. They teach low-income elementary children cooking and nutrition to improve our health, community, and environment. They currently teach food literacy in 10 after-school programs throughout the Sacramento area. Program typically runs on Monday-Thursday around 2:30-5:30 PM (depending on the school).

Express Interest here

Conversation Practice / Instructional Assistant for Refugees Learning English

Bach Viet Association

Minimum age: 16 (with Adult)

Bach Viet Association is helping Refugees and new immigrants in settling in our community. They are looking for conversation practice volunteers who will help teach English and immerse refugees with everyday conversations.

 

Express Interest here

 

One Hour to Make a Difference – Reading Tutors Needed

Reading Partners

Minimum age: 14

Do you have one hour a week to make a difference in a child’s life? Volunteer as a literacy tutor with Reading Partners! Their program collaborates with local elementary schools to train community volunteers to provide one-on-one support and mentoring for elementary student readers. Tutors are paired to work with the same student for at least one semester, for one weekly 45-minute tutoring session. No previous experience is necessary! Reading Partners currently works within 8 schools in Sacramento, and seek volunteers to tutor Monday through Thursday, between 8 AM – 5 PM (hours may vary slightly from center to center).

Express Interest here

 

Medical Reserve Corps Member

Sacramento Medical Reserve Corps

Minimum age: 18

The Sacramento Medical Reserve Corps engages volunteers to strengthen public health, emergency response and community resiliency. Join the Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) and you will 1) Help the Sacramento region to be more prepared for a disaster or large-scale medical emergency; 2) Join a team of active and retired medical professionals and support volunteers; 3) Receive training on health and disaster-related topics to prepare our MRC membership to assist first responders with field triage in a large scale disaster, provide support to public health, provide triage and assistance to hospitals in a surge, provide medically related support to shelters and community support. Consider joining the Sacramento Medical Reserve Corps today!

Express Interest here

 

Volunteer to Give Good Cheer! December 2017 Opportunities

HandsOn Sacramento is proud to present a calendar filled with holiday volunteer opportunities. It’s the final stretch of 2017 and this holiday season, we want you to spread the holiday cheer by participating in donation drives and volunteer opportunities benefitting those who are in need to feel the holiday spirit.

Featured Opportunities

Annual Holiday Giving Program

The holidays are just around the corner. Let HandsOn Sacramento help connect you to holiday volunteer opportunities and donation drives at local non-profits that help those in need over the coming months.

Also, If you are an organization in need of volunteers or donations (toys, meals, canned food, coats, blankets, etc.) over the holidays, please contact Mika Guevarra at mguevarra@communitylinkcr.org and we will add you to the list!

Click here for the 2017 Holiday Volunteer and Donation Opportunities!

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Holiday Volunteer Opportunities

Handle District — Lighting of the Luminarias

Saturday, December 9th

Shift: 2:30pm-8:00pm (1 hour 30 minutes minimum shift) | 18th, 19th, Capital and L Streets

Midtown Association is seeking a few volunteers to assist with a wonderful Midtown holiday tradition, hosted annually by the Handle District.

To volunteer, click here.

 

Angel Tree Toy Sorting 2017

Tuesday, December 5th to Saturday, December 16th

Shifts: 9:00am-12:00noon, 12:30pm-3:00pm | Cal Expo

This Christmas, the Salvation Army needs your help sorting toys for the boys and girls in need in our community. They are helping over 2500 families to celebrate Christmas when otherwise they would not. Your help is crucial to providing this service and giving children the joy of Christmas morning.

Volunteer duties may include:

1. Sorting toys by type.
2. Bagging toys and clothes for children based on age and gender.
3. Organizing donated Angel Tree bags filled with toys and clothing for pre-selected families.

*This volunteer opportunity takes place at our warehouse at Cal Expo. Please be prepared for cold weather and dress appropriately.

PLEASE NOTE THAT THESE SHIFTS ARE VERY POPULAR AND ARE FILLING UP RAPIDLY!

To volunteer, click here.

Distribution for Angel Tree & Food Boxes 2017

Wednesday, December 20th

Shifts: 8:00am-12:30pm, 11:30am-4:00pm | Cal Expo

The Salvation Army will be distributing toys and food to families in need through our Angel Tree program. Help them provide to boys and girls in our community with the joy of Christmas morning.

Volunteer duties may include:

1. Direct traffic throughout the designated areas of Cal Expo.
2. Greet families and retrieve toy voucher.
3. Load toys and food boxes into the cars.
4. Keep eating area organized and clean.

* The Salvation Army takes great care in making sure we are accurate and friendly in this process.

*This is a fast-paced day with mostly outdoor activity. Please be prepared for cold weather and dress appropriately.

*It is required that volunteers be of at least high school age and pre-registered.

To volunteer, click here.

Bell Ringing Kettle Volunteers

Now until Sunday, December 24th, Monday through Saturday

Shifts: 10:00am-7:00pm (4-hour commitment) | Various locations

Making a difference is just one ring away. As you know, bell ringing in front of various locations has been a holiday tradition for The Salvation Army, but there is now a need for volunteers to help staff the different bell ringing sites this Christmas season. Money raised through the bell ringing efforts will help fund Salvation Army programs and services, supporting local families and individuals in need of assistance. Individuals and groups welcome. Volunteers can adopt a kettle for a shift, a day, a weekend or a week.

To volunteer, click here.

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2018 Martin Luther King Weekend of Service Volunteer Opportunity

Plan to make January 15, 2018 a day to celebrate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and register to volunteer! The 50 Bikes for 50 kids annual volunteer opportunity is always a fun event. Register early as this volunteer opportunity always fills up quickly.

50 Bikes for 50 Kids 2018 | North Natomas Transportation Management Association

Sunday, January 14th, 2018 (Set-up Day) | Monday, January 15th, 2018

Shifts: 1:00pm-5:00pm (Set-up Day) | 9:00am-3:00pm

North Natomas Transportation Management Association brings you 50 Bikes for 50 Kids, a community service event that matches 50 well-deserving youth with teams of volunteers to assemble a bike for each child on the team.  The event is now open for accepting volunteers for the following roles:

• Set-up Day: Assist with set-up of the event. Takes place the day prior to the event. Tasks include t-shirt and helmet sorting, mounting signage, moving tables and chairs, organizing bike build stations, etc.
  Other Info: Food and drinks will be provided. Wear comfortable clothing and shoes.

To volunteer, click here.

• Bike Builder: Assist bike recipients with the assembly of their bicycles, act as a mentor, and ensure safety at all times. Knowledge of bike mechanics is helpful but not necessary. This role works directly with the youth to build the bicycle. Teams of 2-3 people are matched with each bike recipient. – 2 ½ hour time commitment (morning session begins at 9am, afternoon session begins at 12pm).
• Bike Mechanic: Assist bike building teams throughout the assembly process. Knowledge of bike mechanics is necessary. This role troubleshoots any difficulties the teams may come across, oversees 3 team building stations, may provide tools if able and provides insight and tips to the teams. – 7-hour time commitment, lunch provided
• Registration & Finish Area Volunteer: Orient bike recipients and bike builders before and after their bike build. This is will include distributing t-shirts, providing helmet fittings, taking pictures, and more. Volunteers will be trained. – 4 hour time commitment (7:30a-12p or 10:30a-3p).
• General Event Support: Assist with set-up, clean-up, and other varied tasks. – Varied time commitments.
• Skills Course Volunteer: Assist with outdoor skills course for bike recipients. Knowledge and comfort in bike riding necessary. Lunch included. – 6 hour time commitment (9:30a-3:30p).

To volunteer for this event, individuals must be:

• Bike Builders: 16+ without adult, 12+ with adult
• All other roles: 14+ without adult, 10+ with adult

To volunteer, click here.

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Ongoing Limited-Time Volunteer Opportunities

The Longest Day Committee | Alzheimer’s Association

Now through April 5th, 2018

The Longest Day is a unique sunrise-to-sunset team fundraising event to honor the strength, heart and endurance of those affected by Alzheimer’s disease. Held on June 21st–the summer solstice–teams will complete an activity of their choice to raise awareness and funds for the care, support and research efforts of the Alzheimer’s Association. Alzheimer’s Association needs your help to make The Longest Day happen!

They are looking for volunteers to join The Longest Day committee. The committee is responsible for creating awareness for and marking The Longest Day; recruiting teams; coaching and supporting teams; and partnering with local organizations. The committee is virtual, which allows you to work from the comfort of your home. They will provide you with all the training and resources to have a successful volunteer experience, plus they have regular committee calls to keep in touch. Meetings will be held virtually once or twice a month for one hour.

Skills needed: Fundraising, administrative support, customer service, community outreach

To volunteer, click here.

Sacramento Walk to End Alzheimer’s Committee | Alzheimer’s Association

Now through June 16th, 2018

The Walk to End Alzheimer’s is the world’s largest event to raise funds and awareness for Alzheimer’s care, support, research, and advocacy. This event will be returning to Sacramento in the fall of 2018 and they need your help to make it happen!

There are opportunities to serve on the following sub-committees:

• Sponsorship: Identifies opportunities to engage the business community in the mission of the Alzheimer’s Association and participate in the Walk to End Alzheimer’s.
• Team Recruitment: Recruits new teams from all sectors of the community.
• Team Retention: Engages past teams to participate in the Walk to End Alzheimer’s.
• Marketing and Outreach: Builds public awareness of Walk through local media outlets, social media, and grassroots marketing efforts.
• AIM-Advocacy: Recruits Alzheimer’s Impact Movement (AIM) members throughout the Walk season.
• Mission: Promotes core mission elements, including TrialMatch, programs and support, and the Promise Garden.
• Logistics: Ensures that all event day components, including the start/finish line, opening ceremony, and walk route are well-planned and that participants have an excellent event experience from the parking lot to the finish line.

Training and resources will be provided to have a successful volunteer experience and regular committee calls to keep in touch. Projects may be completed remotely.

Skills needed: Donor management, fundraising, program management, event planning/management, customer service, community outreach

To volunteer, click here.

 

Field Educator – Outdoor Science Education | Sierra Nevada Journeys

Now until December 15th

Sierra Nevada Journeys is currently seeking capable interns and volunteers with experience working with elementary-age students. Specifically, they are seeking individuals interested in leading small groups of elementary students on field-based studies at local natural areas, during the school year.

Qualifications of the Preferred Candidate Include

• Passionate commitment to SNJ’s mission, desire to work with students and teachers, and making a difference!
• Experience working with children of diverse ages, abilities, and cultures
• Able to get along with a variety of students, teachers, community members and employees
• Interested in teaching science outdoors
• Ability to pass background check
• Current Red Cross CPR and First Aid (or willing to fulfill this requirement, SNJ will help facilitate/cover costs etc.)
• Ability to lift up to 30 pounds and hike 2-3 miles with a backpack
• Personal means of transportation (ability to drive to school and field sites)

To express interest, click here.

Family Science Night Facilitator | Sierra Nevada Journeys

Now through December 15th

Sierra Nevada Journeys is currently seeking capable volunteers to help develop the youth in the problem solvers, engineers, scientists, and critical thinkers of futre generations. Specifically, they are seeking individuals interested in facilitating evening Family Science Nights. These educational events bring students and their families together at their school for an evening of hands-on science exploration and design challenges.

Qualifications of the Preferred Candidate Include

• Passionate commitment to SNJ’s mission, a desire to work with students and their families, and a drive to make a difference!
• Experience working with children of diverse ages, abilities, and cultures
• Ability to get along with a variety of students, teachers, community members and employees
• Interest in teaching science outdoors
• Ability to pass background check
• Personal means of transportation (ability to drive to school and site)

To express interest, click here.

Crisis Line Volunteer | Suicide Prevention Crisis Line – Wellspace Health

Now through December 31st

Volunteers are chosen for their sensitivity, maturity, and communication skills. No previous experience is required. Approximately 60 hours of professional training is provided in crisis intervention and communication skills. Ongoing training is provided regularly. Volunteers are asked to contribute a minimum of 200 hours over a one year time period.

To express interest, click here.

Outreach Specialist | Sacramento Public Library

Now through December 31st

Shifts: 4 hours a month for six months | Various locations

The Sacramento Public Library, in partnership with California Department of Veterans Affairs, has a program, Veterans Connect @ the Library, that enables veterans and their family members to receive information and resources associated with the benefits and services for which they are eligible.

As a volunteer outreach specialist, you will be part of a team that will be deployed to a specific library (there are 28 libraries in Sacramento) where you’ll set up a table with information and where you will be able to speak to veterans about VA benefits as well as library resources.

This volunteer opportunity is seeking people who are interested in assisting veterans and their families and who enjoy meeting and talking with people. For the outreach team to be successful you need to commit to volunteering at least 4 hours once a month, for six months, provide your own transportation and attend an orientation and training

To express interest, click here.

Volunteer Office Assistant | Pacific Crest Trail Association

Now through December 31st

Shift: 2-6 hours a week for three months

Help the Pacific Crest Trail Association manage 1,500+ annual volunteers!

They are looking for volunteers who can help with office administration and volunteer management. This is a rewarding chance to give back to the trail and become part of the PCT community.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Filing/organizing paper and photo records
• Assembling mailings
• Database management (Raiser’s Edge)

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to initiate and follow through on ideas and projects
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with volunteers, donor/partners, and colleagues in many different environments and with people from diverse backgrounds
• Required to maintain strict confidentiality and professional/ethical standards
• Ability to work independently
• Strong computer literacy preferred
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office with strong word processing and typing skills preferred

To express interest, click here.

Help low-income families access healthy food at farmer’s markets | Alchemist CDC

Now through February 8th, 2018

Shift: 7:30am-1:00pm | Various Farmer’s Market locations

Alchemist CDC is operating CalFresh processing at multiple Farmers’ Markets in Sacramento. Farmers’ Markets are a great asset to communities and can lead to improved health for area residents. By making it easier for lower-income populations to purchase food at farmers’ markets, these community assets will become more equitable and accessible to all individuals.

They need your help to staff our CalFresh processing booths. You must be at least 18 years of age. You must attend a 1-hour training, and commit to volunteering at least four times over a three-month period (Each market day starts at 7:30am, and you can expect to be finished by 1pm). Punctuality and reliability a MUST. (You should be a morning person, as most farmers’ markets open at 8am.)

To express interest, click here.

Public Program Volunteer | Powerhouse Science Center

Now through March 19th, 2018

Shifts: Saturday & Sunday, 10:45am-3:15pm | Powerhouse Science Center

The Public Programs team at the Powerhouse Science Center offers hands-on learning experiences throughout the year, often facilitated by our volunteer pool. Their goal is to make science and technology fun and accessible to all. They offer hands-on learning experiences throughout the year, often facilitated by our volunteer pool.

Requirements:

• Must be aged 16 or older
• Available on weekends
• Willingness to work with visitors of all ages and backgrounds
• Personal or professional background in science, education, or museums is desired, but not necessary
• Ability to follow instructions from staff
• Ability to be flexible and creative when necessary
• Attend orientation and required skill builder workshops throughout the year

To express interest, click here.

Salesforce Data Entry | Goodwill Industries of Sacramento Valley & Northern Nevada

Now through April 30th, 2018

Shifts: Monday-Friday, 9:00am-4:00pm (Flexible) | Goodwill Main Office (8001 Folsom Blvd.)

Goodwill Sacramento has recently partnered with several nonprofits in the communities we serve, and we are in the process of migrating all the database records from each of the NPOs into one centralized Salesforce database.  They need volunteer(s) to help with cleaning up the data to ready it for import, assistance with the migration of data, and new entry.

They are looking for a volunteer who could help:

• Manage data migration projects from kick-off to go-live
• Map source data into Salesforce
• Help streamline or automate repetitive processes
• Enter new donations and donor data

To express interest, click here.

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 Ongoing Volunteer Opportunities

Help Wind Youth Services Feed Homeless Youth

Help Wind Youth Services feed Homeless Youth! Volunteers are needed to help donate and deliver lunches for about 25-30 youth every day at the Wind Youth Drop-in Center.

Please arrive between 11:00 and 11:30 a.m with your donation. Donated lunches can be delivered in a ziplock bag or paper lunch sack. The following are suggested items to include in each lunch:

• Sandwich bread
• Sandwich meat & cheese
• Mayo & mustard packets
• Fruit cups
• Cliff bars or granola bars
• Dried fruit and nuts
• Small bags of chips or cookies
• Juice
• Bottled water
• ‘Fun Size’ candy bars

For a link to our full wish list of what we need click here.

To sign up: click here.

Salvation Army’s Sorting & Packing Food: Tues Wed & Thurs (Ongoing)

Help get fresh produce and groceries to people in need!

Volunteers will help sort and bag donations of fresh produce and perishable food items to be handed out to the clients in the morning.

 

IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTE: Volunteers MUST wear closed-toed rubber-soled shoes. No sandals or flip flops.

To Volunteer, click here.

Food Box Packin’ Tuesdays with the Salvation Army

This is a GREAT group activity for people from businesses, service organizations, churches, and youth groups.

Food boxes are packed using an assembly line to place cans and other non-perishables in boxes weighing 25-30 pounds. Most lifting is limited to a single food item.

Duties include: sorting, taping boxes, filling, some heavy lifting at the end of line, and breaking down boxes for re-cycling.

These food boxes are given out year-round to families and individuals in need.

We invite our volunteers to stay for a lunch.

IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTE: Volunteers MUST wear closed toed rubber soled shoes. No sandals or flip flops.

To sign up, click here.

TGIT: Thank Goodness, It’s Thanksgiving! November Opportunities Newsletter

The holidays are fast approaching! Our November Project Calendar is filled with holiday volunteer opportunities. Share the holiday spirit with those in need by volunteering for Thanksgiving and holiday events. You may also share the gift of thanks by participating in a donation drive benefitting those who are helping those who are in need of the holiday cheer.

Annual Holiday Giving Program

The holidays are just around the corner. Let HandsOn Sacramento help connect you to holiday volunteer opportunities and donation drives at local non-profits that help those in need over the coming months.

Also, If you are an organization in need of volunteers or donations (toys, meals, canned food, coats, blankets, etc.) over the holidays, please contact Mika Guevarra at mguevarra@communitylinkcr.org and we will add you to the list!

Click here for the 2017 Thanksgiving Volunteer and Donation Opportunities!

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Holiday Volunteer Opportunities

Angel Tree Christmas Assistance Intake Interviewing

Tuesday, November 7th to Saturday, November 11th

Salvation Army Family Services location at 3213 Orange Grove Ave, North Highlands, CA 95660

The Salvation Army is looking for friendly volunteers who will help with the screening process for their Angel Tree Christmas Assistance Program. You will help needy families complete a one-page application to qualify to receive food, clothing and toys. You will be asking them about their children’s toy wishes and clothing sizes, as well as checking for verification of income, address. etc.

Good printing/handwriting and attention to detail are important. Knowledge of Spanish, Russian or Ukrainian can be helpful.

For more information, contact Cynthia at (916) 239-3629.

To sign up: click here.

Veteran’s Day Parade

Saturday, November 11th, 7:00am-4:00pm

City of Sacramento

Come show your support by volunteering to serve those who protect and serve our country domestically and globally. Morning and afternoon shifts are available. Volunteers will be expected to serve in various capacities. Some roles and responsibilities require heavy lifting, standing and walking. Staff will contact you directly to complete further volunteer forms. A more detailed outline of volunteers’ roles and responsibilities will be available by October 11, 2017. Should you have any questions about the parade, please contact Neighborhood Services at (916) 808-6789 or by email: snvang@cityofsacramento.org.

To sign up: click here.

Run to Feed the Hungry

Thursday, November 23rd, 7:00am-4:00pm

Sacramento Food Bank and Family Services

The 24th annual Run to Feed the Hungry, the largest fundraiser for Sacramento Food Bank & Family Services (SFBFS), is finally here!! Volunteers are needed for this event from Saturday, November 18 to Thursday, November 23 (Thanksgiving Day!).

Volunteers must be age 16 and up to volunteer. Volunteers DO NOT need to attend a volunteer orientation in order to volunteer for this event. Volunteers must be able to stand and walk for long periods of time. There are no seated tasks available on Thanksgiving Day.

Volunteers are still needed for Race Registration for the following shifts

(Location: REI, 1790 Expo Parkway, Sacramento):

Monday, November 20th from 3:00pm-9:00pm

Tuesday, November 21st from 3:00pm-9:00pm

Wednesday, November 22nd from 9:30am-2:00pm or 1:30-6:00pm

Volunteers are still needed for Run to Feed the Hungry on Thanksgiving Day for the following shifts

(5900 Newman Ct., Sacramento):

• Team Tent (Call time: 6:30am)
• Clean Up Crew
• Course Monitors
• Finish Line
• Start Line
• Water and Snack Station

To sign up: click here.

Turkey Distribution Day

Thursday, November 23rd, 7:00am-4:00pm

Sacramento Food Bank and Family Services

Volunteer Line Monitors are needed at the annual Turkey Distribution at Sacramento Food Bank & Family Services (SFBFS) on Monday, November 20, 2017. SFBFS will distribute turkeys and Thanksgiving food items out to around 4,000 families in one day.

Line Monitors: Reliable, punctual volunteers ages 18 and up are needed to serve as line monitors. Guests begin lining up for turkeys in the early morning hours and the line wraps through the neighborhood. Volunteers and staff are stationed throughout the line at each corner and intersection to help direct folks, answer questions and help distinguish the line’s path.

Volunteers that sign up for this task will have an assigned station, wear a safety vest and will be equipped with a sheet of FAQs. There will be a required informational session for all volunteers on Tuesday Nov. 14 at 6:00pm. Volunteers must be able to walk and stand for the length of their shift. Please indicate if you speak another language and would be willing to help translate – our greatest needs are Spanish, Russian/Ukrainian, Chinese and Hmong. If you are interested in volunteering for this task, sign up for your desired shift by clicking the link below (you may sign up your group this way, too):

• 4am-7:30am
• 7am-10:30am
• 10am-1:00pm

To sign up: click here.

Angel Tree Sorting

Tuesday, December 5th to Saturday, December 16th 9:00am-12:00pm / 12:30pm-3:00pm

Cal Expo

This Christmas, The Salvation Army needs your help sorting toys for the many boys and girls in need in our community. This year, they are helping over 2500 families to celebrate Christmas when otherwise they would not. Your help is crucial to providing this service, and giving children the joy of Christmas morning.

Volunteer duties may include:

1. Sorting toys by type.
2. Bagging toys and clothes for children based on age and gender.
3. Organizing donated Angel Tree bags filled with toys and clothing for pre-selected families.

*This volunteer opportunity takes place at the warehouse at Cal Expo. Please be prepared for cold weather and dress appropriately.

PLEASE NOTE THAT THESE SHIFTS ARE VERY POPULAR AND ARE FILLING UP RAPIDLY!

If the shifts posted are filled, please click on the link below to register for additional shifts.

Please contact Cynthia McDowell at 916-239-3629 with any questions or concerns.

To sign up: click here.

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Volunteer Opportunities This Month

Fairytale Town Community Days

November 11th – Volunteers are needed to help with monthly Sacramento Adventure Playground activities. Please wear closed toe shoes and clothing and shoes that can get dirty. It will be a fun day of building, playing, and making a mess! While the Sacramento Adventure Playground’s regular operating hours are designed for ages 7-15, the Playground opens up for children of all ages to come and play on Community Days. Advance registration is not required. Community Days are held on the second Saturday of the month (except December and January) from 11 AM to 3 PM. Volunteer shifts are from 10:30am-4pm. Adventure Playground is located at the Maple Neighborhood Center (formerly Maple Elementary School), 3301 37th Avenue, Sacramento, CA 95824.

To sign up: click here.

Sacramento Walk to End Alzheimer’s Committee

The Walk to End Alzheimer’s is the world’s largest event to raise funds and awareness for Alzheimer’s care, support, research, and advocacy. This event will be returning to Sacramento in the fall of 2018 and we need your help to make it happen!

There are opportunities to serve on the following sub-committees:

– Sponsorship: Identifies opportunities to engage the business community in the mission of the Alzheimer’s Association and participate in the Walk to End Alzheimer’s.

– Team Recruitment: Recruits new teams from all sectors of the community.

– Team Retention: Engages past teams to participate in the Walk to End Alzheimer’s.

– Marketing and Outreach: Builds public awareness of Walk through local media outlets, social media, and grassroots marketing efforts.

– AIM-Advocacy: Recruits Alzheimer’s Impact Movement (AIM) members throughout the Walk season.

– Mission: Promotes core mission elements, including TrialMatch, programs and support, and the Promise Garden.

– Logistics: Ensures that all event day components, including the start/finish line, opening ceremony, and walk route are well-planned and that participants have an excellent event experience from the parking lot to the finish line.

We will provide you with all the training and resources to have a successful volunteer experience, plus we have regular committee calls to keep in touch. Projects may be completed remotely.

To learn more about the Walk to End Alzheimer’s, please visit www.alz.org/walk.

Skills needed: Donor management, fundraising, program management, event planning/management, customer service, community outreach.

To sign up: click here.

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Ongoing Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteers needed for food preparation, cashier, dishwasher, and marketing

My Sister’s Café is a volunteer-based support program for My Sister’s House which helps domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking, survivors “get back on their feet” financially. Volunteers are needed for food preparation, cashier, dishwasher, server, and marketing.

To sign up: click here.

Join the movement to end hunger in Sacramento

Want to help Sacramento Food Bank & Family Services make an impact?Volunteers are always needed to help sort donations, package food and bag produce. Come and help put food on the table for families and individuals in our community!

Monday-Friday 9am-1pm and Saturday 8am-1pm.

SFBFS offers volunteer orientation 1-2 times per week. You must first attend a volunteer orientation before you can volunteer for an available shift.

To sign up: click here.

Salvation Army’s Sorting & Packing Food: Tues Wed & Thurs (Ongoing)

Help get fresh produce and groceries to people in need!

Volunteers will help sort and bag donations of fresh produce and perishable food items to be handed out to the clients in the morning.

IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTE: Volunteers MUST wear closed-toed rubber-soled shoes. No sandals or flip flops.

To Volunteer sign up online: click here

Food Box Packin’ Tuesdays with the Salvation Army

This is a GREAT group activity for people from businesses, service organizations, churches, and youth groups.

Food boxes are packed using an assembly line to place cans and other non-perishables in boxes weighing 25-30 pounds. Most lifting is limited to a single food item.

Duties include: sorting, taping boxes, filling, some heavy lifting at the end of line, and breaking down boxes for re-cycling.

These food boxes are given out year-round to families and individuals in need.

We invite our volunteers to stay for a lunch.

IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTE: Volunteers MUST wear closed toed rubber soled shoes. No sandals or flip flops.

To sign up: click here.

Help Wind Youth Services Feed Homeless Youth

Help Wind Youth Services feed Homeless Youth! Volunteers are needed to help donate and deliver lunches for about 25-30 youth every day at the Wind Youth Drop-in Center.

 

Please arrive between 11:00 and 11:30 a.m with your donation. Donated lunches can be delivered in a ziplock bag or paper lunch sack. The following are suggested items to include in each lunch:

• Sandwich bread
• Sandwich meat & cheese
• Mayo & mustard packets
• Fruit cups
• Cliff bars or granola bars
• Dried fruit and nuts
• Small bags of chips or cookies
• Juice
• Bottled water
• ‘Fun Size’ candy bars

For a link to our full wish list of what we need click here. To sign up: click here