SORT: Organize Thrift Store Donations

Auntie Helen's serves individuals with low incomes or with underlying health conditions such as HIV/AIDS. They are self-supportive through their thrift store and private donations which fund programs such as delivering groceries to families and helping individuals through addiction recovery. Currently they are hosting sales on their sidewalk space and not allowing customers inside for their safety and the safety of staff/volunteers. Volunteers are needed at their thrift store to sort, fold and hang donations, disbursing them between various designated areas. Your help will allow them to run the thrift store's in-person and online shopping more efficiently. Once a week Auntie Helen's distributes groceries to 300+ families, volunteers may be asked to help with bagging and distributing food as well. During the months of November and December, Auntie Helen's offers a 25% discount on their sidewalk sale items to volunteers before or after their shift as a thank you. Project Requirements & Important Notes Attire: Wear comfortable attire and closed-toe shoes Physical Requirements: Auntie Helen's is able to work within any physical requirements. Volunteers may be asked to help with lifting heavy items, please let the Volunteer Leader know if you are not comfortable with those tasks. ​Safety: Face masks are required at all times. Social distancing guidelines are observed per CDC guidelines. About Auntie Helen's Community Thrift Auntie Helen's Community Thrift envisions a community where people living with HIV/AIDS can have an empowered, loving life without barriers.

San Diego, CA

6 spots available on 

12/2/20 9:00 AM + more

VIRTUAL: Happy Mail for The Arc's Clients

The Arc of San Diego serves adults and children with developmental disabilities in our community. Due to the impacts of Covid-19, many of our clients have been unable to attend adult day programs and other in-person services. Volunteers can sign up to write short letters or send postcards to their clients in group-homes. This is a great way to connect to their organization and participants! Opportunity Requirements & Important Notes Note: Addresses and other personal information will not be shared between participants or made public. Safety and privacy will be protected for both volunteers and participants. Signing up: Please contact ltestone@arc-sd.com for more information or to sign up to volunteer! About The Arc of San Diego The Arc of San Diego supports and empowers people with disabilities to achieve their life goals.

Remote (Virtual)

 

Through 12/31/20

FOOD: Dinner Service at PATH Connections Housing

Join PATH San Diego and Urban Angels to help serve healthy and delicious meals to their 134 residents. By providing a meal to someone in need, you are making a difference in the community and the lives of others. They prepare dinner every night of the week and need your help to serve it. Their goal is to create a welcoming restaurant atmosphere for their residents. Volunteers serve each member with dignity and respect, making their dining experience enjoyable. Volunteer Responsibilities: Set tables with plates, silverware, cups, and fresh fruit Greet PATH residents with a smile as they enter dining hall Create a welcoming atmostphere by chatting and connecting with the residents Carry food trays to and from kitchen to tables Deliver desserts to tables Bus tables after meals are completed Project Requirements & Important Notes Shifts: Daily, 4:30pm - 6:00pm, must sign up here Attire: Masks are required. PATH recommends casual and comfortable clothing and closed-toe shoes. In addition, please be mindful of the level of appropriateness of your dress. About PATH (People Assisting the Homeless) PATH's mission is to end homelessness for individuals, families and communities. They do this by building affordable housing and providing supportive services throughout California.

San Diego, CA

 

Through 12/31/20

FOOD: Fallbrook Food Distribution

The Fallbrook Food Pantry (FFP) is currently operating an Emergency Food Assistance Program as a point of distribution for government commodities delivered by the San Diego Food Bank. On a regular basis the FFP provides their 3,000+ clients with food once per week. Menu items change weekly and are created keeping a nutritious, balanced diet in mind. Each household selects grocery items suitable to the number of individuals in their family. The intent is to offer 2 days of groceries. Fresh produce, bread, and dairy items are included as available. Volunteers duties vary but include cleaning, sorting, bagging, and food distribution. Before volunteering, FFP asks that you attend a New Volunteer Orientation session. You can sign up for the orientation when you sign up for your shift here. Project Requirements & Important Notes Shifts: Mondays - Saturdays, 8:30am - 1:00pm, create an account and sign up here Court-ordered volunteers: The Fallbrook Food Pantry (FFP) accepts volunteers who have Court Mandated Service Hours (CMSH)- ONLY misdemeanor offenses will be considered eligible. Each candidate who wishes to fulfill their CMSH must interview with the Executive Director and provide all additional documentation requested. FFP reserves the right to deny an application. About the Fallbrook Food Pantry The Fallbrook Food Pantry is a non-profit organization primarily staffed by volunteers. Its mission is to provide an adequate and nutritious supply of food to individuals in our community who are in-need.

Fallbrook, CA

 

Through 1/1/21

VIRTUAL: Holiday Blanket Drive

PATH San Diego is hosting a blanket drive between now and December 11th. The holidays are fast approaching, and they are excited to have been able to house so many people the last few months. They opened the doors to their new East Village permanent supportive housing site, The Link, back in August, and they have another site opening early December located in Mission Valley. That's more than 300 of their clients moving into supportive housing in less than 5 months! PATH San Diego want their clients to have a very special (and warm) holiday season by providing each of them with a new adult-size fleece throw blanket, and they would love support from all of you. If you can provide 1, 5, 10, or more blankets it will help them get closer to their goal of 600 fleece blankets. How to Get Involved Click the "express interest" button for more information on donation drop-off. Purchase new adult-size fleece throw blankets or make your own no-sew fleece blankets following instructions like these using 2 pieces of fleece (2 yards long each). Drop off the blankets. About PATH (people Assisting the Homeless) PATH's mission is to end homelessness for individuals, families and communities. They do this by building affordable housing and providing supportive services throughout California.

 

Through 12/11/20

VIRTUAL: Patient Advocacy Card Writing

Residents in Skilled Nursing Facilities have been particularly affected by COVID-19. With all facilities currently prohibiting any visitation with the exception of end of life, many of the residents have found themselves even more lonely and isolated than before. Jewish Family Service of San Diego's hope is to provide a warm hello with a hand written or hand decorated card to remind them they are not forgotten and we are all thinking about them every day. Their goal is to deliver 1,700 cards. Project Requirements & Important Notes Sign up here to make cards About Jewish Family Service of San Diego Jewish Family Service (JFS) is a client-centered, impact-driven organization working to build a stronger, healthier, more resilient San Diego.

From Home (Virtual)

 

Through 12/31/20