Volunteer Opportunities Supporting Migrants at the Border
With the recent expiration of Title 42, there is a growing number of migrants arriving at the US-Mexico border in need of resources and assistance from the San Diego community.
This is a resource page with ways you can volunteer and donate to support agencies caring for migrant families and children.
Catholic Charities Diocese in San Diego: Catholic Charities has been working with refugees in San Diego through their REACH program, which includes resettlement, employment, acculturation, case management, and health. They accept donations specifically for their refugee and immigrant programs as well as in-kind donations and many volunteer opportunities including English language tutors, transportation assistants, and migrant shelter assistants.
- Text GIVE SD to 44321
- Catholic Charities accepts donations of home furnishings, hygiene products and back-to-school items. Contact them at 619-287-9454
- Volunteer with immigrant or refugee services
- Give online
Jewish Family Service: JFS has been working to ensure San Diego remains a welcoming place for those in search of a safer life. Community support makes their humanitarian response possible, empowers refugees to rebuild their lives, and helps San Diego welcome immigrants with compassion.
- Volunteer with the San Diego Rapid Response Network (SDRRN) Migrant Shelter Services Operated By JFS
- Donate to JFS’ Welcoming the Stranger Fund
Border Angels: Border Angels is a nonprofit organization that advocates for human rights, humane immigration reform, and social justice with a special focus on issues related to the US-Mexican border.
- Donate to Border Angels
- Volunteer with Border Angels
- Water Drops: Border Angels has left thousands of gallons of water in the desert along paths most commonly traveled by migrants.
- Bond Program
- Day Laborer Outreach
- Shelter Aid
People’s Association of Justice Advocates: A national civil rights organization & policy institute founded to keep Dr. Martin Luther King's dream alive through direct action with a balanced standard of justice for all
- PAJA is asking for basic needs, water, blankets, and feminine products to be dropped off at the National Black Contractor’s Association office at 6125 Imperial Ave, San Diego, California 92114
- Donations are accepted between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. on weekdays and between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. on Saturdays.
- Call before donating at (619) 354-8051.