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There are 4,000+ unsheltered homeless individuals on the streets with scarce access to food and water. This initiative provides food and water to outreach workers who distribute it to unsheltered individuals to provide nourishment and water and to ultimately help end their homelessness. Help sort and load boxes into a “pick-up ready” configuration and then load meals into service providers' vehicles. You can be helpful by taking the direction of a team member and stacking and moving boxes carefully and efficiently. Expect some physical labor. Volunteers typically spend their time moving boxes that weigh about 20 lbs at distances of 5-20 feet (between the pallets and the vehicles). Also don’t forget to have some fun and remember why we’re out here: to help those who are down on their luck. Project Requirements & Important Notes Attire: This project is outside so wearing sun protection is recommended. Always check the weather forecast, but know that it does get hot at the distribution site, especially given the physical nature of the work. Closed-toe boots/sneakers that you feel comfortable moving boxes for an hour in are a must. Physical Requirements: Able to stand for the duration of the shift and lift boxes that weigh 20-25 pounds. Avoiding Injury: Poor lifting form will lead to injury and pain. You should only bend with your knees and hips, keep your back straight, and keep your shoulders back. Slowly lift by straightening your hips and knees (not your back). Hold the box as close to your body as possible. Set the box down by bending your knees and hips only (it is very easy to get in the habit of setting boxes down in cars by bending your back). About The Lucky Duck Foundation The Lucky Duck Foundation is committed to raising awareness and funds to help alleviate the homelessness epidemic in San Diego County; and providing support and relief from harsh conditions to the thousands of homeless individuals and families living on our streets.

4/12/21 7:30 AM + more

There are 4,000+ unsheltered homeless individuals on the streets with scarce access to food and water. This initiative provides food and water to outreach workers who distribute it to unsheltered individuals to provide nourishment and water and to ultimately help end their homelessness. Help sort and load boxes into a “pick-up ready” configuration and then load meals into service providers' vehicles. You can be helpful by taking the direction of a team member and stacking and moving boxes carefully and efficiently. Expect some physical labor. Volunteers typically spend their time moving boxes that weigh about 20 lbs at distances of 5-20 feet (between the pallets and the vehicles). Also don’t forget to have some fun and remember why we’re out here: to help those who are down on their luck. Project Requirements & Important Notes Attire: This project is outside so wearing sun protection is recommended. Always check the weather forecast, but know that it does get hot at the distribution site, especially given the physical nature of the work. Closed-toe boots/sneakers that you feel comfortable moving boxes for an hour in are a must. Physical Requirements: Able to stand for the duration of the shift and lift boxes that weigh 20-25 pounds. Avoiding Injury: Poor lifting form will lead to injury and pain. You should only bend with your knees and hips, keep your back straight, and keep your shoulders back. Slowly lift by straightening your hips and knees (not your back). Hold the box as close to your body as possible. Set the box down by bending your knees and hips only (it is very easy to get in the habit of setting boxes down in cars by bending your back). About The Lucky Duck Foundation The Lucky Duck Foundation is committed to raising awareness and funds to help alleviate the homelessness epidemic in San Diego County; and providing support and relief from harsh conditions to the thousands of homeless individuals and families living on our streets.

4/12/21 7:30 AM + more

Help distribute food and water to about 75 unsheltered homeless individuals in downtown San Diego. Volunteers can either engage directly with unsheltered neighbors by walking the nearby streets and handing out food and water or station themselves at the tables that Lucky Duck Foundation sets up to hand out meals. Opportunity Requirements & Important Notes Attire: Comfortable walking shoes and weather appropriate attire, this project will be outdoors. Wearing a face mask is required. Bring: Disposable gloves for your personal protection. Gloves will be available if needed but supplies are very limited. Volunteers should bring and use their own gloves if possible. Physical Requirements: Be able to walk medium distances and carry a few bags of food and water. About The Lucky Duck Foundation The Lucky Duck Foundation is committed to raising awareness and funds to help alleviate the homelessness epidemic in San Diego County; and providing support and relief from harsh conditions to the thousands of homeless individuals and families living on our streets.

4/12/21 8:15 AM + more

Heaven's Windows is a sponsor of the Summer Food Service Program and the Child Adult Care Food Program. They provide meals and snacks to give a nutritional boost to children, under the age 18 years, in areas where 50% or more of children eligible for free or reduced school lunch. Heaven's Windows plans the menus and volunteers help by repackaging components, assembling meal kits, and preparing them for pickup and delivery. Opportunity Requirements & Important Notes Attire: Closed-toe shoes are required. Wear clothes that you don't mind get dirty. Gloves are available. Masks are mandatory. Physical Requirements: Bending, lifting at least 10 lbs., standing Weather: This project is not cancelled for rain. Canopies are available for volunteers.​ About Heaven's Windows Heaven's Windows' mission is to elevate the current living conditions of poverty-stricken residents of San Diego County. To assist in establishing a stable and productive status of living, while providing support for building strong families as an investment in the future of California and our nation.

4/13/21 9:00 AM + more

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.

4/12/21 9:00 AM + more

Often the best way to learn is by doing. Get a taste of the myriad of things a farmer does while preparing and growing San Diego seasonal plantings of vegetables, greens, medicinal and culinary herbs and cover crops at Wild Willow Farm. Volunteer tasks depend on your level of experience, abilities, and the needs of the farm that week. Tasks might include: mucking animal pens, weeding, bed building, planting, developing areas for their classes and field trips, mulching, putting up structures, composting, and more! The farm is a great place for people of all ages and abilities. You'll get to work with Wild Willow Farm farmers, team leaders, and interns. WWF is an educational farm, so there's no experience required, and they'll teach you everything you need to know to be involved. Don't hesitate to ask them any questions. Opportunity Requirements & Important Notes Attire: Closed-toe shoes (no sandals), long pants and sleeves, sun hat, and a mask. Bring: Sunscreen, refillable water bottle, snacks. Please come prepared for sunshine, cold, heat and working in the dirt. They have bugs, all kinds of wild plants, animals, and more, so please bring any medications you need for allergies. All necessary tools and gloves will be provided. Safety: People safety is as important to Wild Willow Farm as food safety, so please do not come if you have been sick, please wear a mask, and observe appropriate social distancing. They are doing their best to keep their farmers and community safe, so please respect necessary precautions. ​Physical Abilities: Wild Willow Farm welcomes people of all ages and abilities. Weather: Even though it only rains 10" a year on average in San Diego, when it does rain, it can get uncomfortably muddy on the farm. If it's been raining heavily at the farm over several days or there is prediction of significant amounts of rain for an upcoming project, more than likely the volunteering day will be canceled. Volunteers will be notified via email if a project is canceled. About Wild Willow Farm Wild Willow Farm is a space for biocultural diversity that provides educational experiences to nurture self-empowerment and inspire people to connect to food, land and each other. Under the Resource Conservation District, they also work to protect, conserve, and restore natural resources through education, information, and technical assistance programs.

4/12/21 9:30 AM + more

Healthy Day Partners is looking for volunteers to help with planting their Grab & Grow Gardens. Once seedlings sprout, they are transplanted into nursery pots that are packaged into small garden kits. The garden kits are distributed through hunger relief agencies throughout San Diego to help low-income, food insecure, and those hit hardest by the pandemic learn how to grow their own healthy food. Safe distancing measures are put in place, and masks must be worn. Healthy Day Partners love their small but mighty family of volunteers! Opportunity Requirements & Important Notes Attire: Properly worn masks are required. Gloves are supplied, and gardening gloves can be brought by volunteers, or supplied. Weather: This program operates at a limited capacity during inclement weather. Volunteers will be contacted by phone 24 hours prior to project start time. Note: This project takes place in the backyard garden of a private home. About Healthy Day Partners Healthy Day Partners is nourishing and healing people and planet through healthier, more just, food systems, ecological practices, and environmental education.

4/12/21 10:00 AM

Heaven's Windows' Child Nutrition Program provides nutritional meals and snacks to children, under the age 18 years, in areas where there are 50% or more of children eligible for free or reduced school lunch. During COVID-19 when school is not in session, they provide Grab and Go meal kits to families at community sites. Volunteers will be helping with set up, clean up, and distributing the meal kits to cars in line. Opportunity Requirements & Important Notes Attire: Closed-toe shoes are required. Wear clothes that you don't mind get dirty. Gloves are available. Masks are mandatory. ​Bring: Sun protection (hat, sunscreen) Physical Requirements: Bending, lifting at least 10 lbs., standing Weather: This project is not cancelled for rain. Canopies are available for volunteers.​ About Heaven's Windows Heaven's Windows' mission is to elevate the current living conditions of poverty-stricken residents of San Diego County. To assist in establishing a stable and productive status of living, while providing support for building strong families as an investment in the future of California and our nation.

4/12/21 1:45 PM + more

Healthy Day Partners is looking for volunteers to help with packaging their Grab & Grow Gardens. Volunteers transplant small seedlings into nursery pots. The transplanted seedings are part of small garden kits that are distributed through hunger relief agencies throughout San Diego to help low-income, food insecure, and those hit hardest by the pandemic learn how to grow their own healthy food. Safe distancing measures are put in place, and masks must be worn. Healthy Day Partners love their small but mighty family of volunteers! Opportunity Requirements & Important Notes Attire: Properly worn masks are required. Gloves are supplied, and gardening gloves can be brought by volunteers, or supplied. Weather: This program operates at a limited capacity during inclement weather. Volunteers will be contacted by phone 24 hours prior to project start time. Note: This project takes place in the backyard garden of a private home. About Healthy Day Partners Healthy Day Partners is nourishing and healing people and planet through healthier, more just, food systems, ecological practices, and environmental education.

4/12/21 2:30 PM

Heaven's Windows' Child Nutrition Program provides nutritional meals and snacks to children, under the age 18 years, in areas where there are 50% or more of children eligible for free or reduced school lunch. During COVID-19 when school is not in session, they provide Grab and Go meal kits to families at community sites. Volunteers will be helping with set up, clean up, and distributing the meal kits to cars in line. Opportunity Requirements & Important Notes Attire: Closed-toe shoes are required. Wear clothes that you don't mind get dirty. Gloves are available. Masks are mandatory. ​Bring: Sun protection (hat, sunscreen) Physical Requirements: Bending, lifting at least 10 lbs., standing Weather: This project is not cancelled for rain. Canopies are available for volunteers.​ About Heaven's Windows Heaven's Windows' mission is to elevate the current living conditions of poverty-stricken residents of San Diego County. To assist in establishing a stable and productive status of living, while providing support for building strong families as an investment in the future of California and our nation.

4/12/21 2:45 PM + more

Come build a compost pile with BCDI! There is a giant pile of materials that need sorted, chipped and chopped so that they are ready to be transformed into compost. You will learn the proper ratios of Carbon, Nitrogen, and High Nitrogen materials to use to reach and maintain temperatures needed to kill weed seeds and pathogens. You will also learn when to turn a pile, the dangers of an anerobic pile and indicators of a pile that is anaerobic. The microbiology of compost is vital to proper nutrient cycling. If you would like to come back, we will look at the finished compost under a micoscope to determine if the soil food web is alive and well, or if we need to work to imporove the balance of Fungi:Bacteria, or to increase protozoa and nematode populations. Opportunity Requirements & Important Notes Attire: Please wear closed-toe shoes, bring a water bottle and sun protection. Bring: Garden gloves and a reusable water bottle. Due to coronavirus concerns, BCDI will not be providing garden gloves. All other tools will be provided. Safety: Please be sure to bring and wear a mask. BCDI practices social distancing. They want everyone to stay safe and healthy! ​Waiver: Please bring a signed BCDI waiver with you when you volunteer. About Botanical Community Development Initiatives Botanical Community Development Initiatives (BCDI) is working to improve lives by connect plants, people, and community. Community Roots Farm is a project of BCDI and is 1-acre urban farm located in an Oceanside neighborhood and grows food with community, for community. The sustainably-grown produce is served in meals to children in local state-funded preschools that are located in low socioeconomic neighborhoods where access to fresh food is lacking.

4/12/21 5:00 PM

Heaven's Windows' Food Distribution Program is located in their warehouse facility. They receive donated food supplies there for processing, packaging, and distribution to their food pantry and partner agencies. Volunteers help by processing donated fresh, frozen, canned, and prepared food. Volunteers also help with loading and unloading food products. Opportunity Requirements & Important Notes Attire: Closed-toe shoes are required. Wear clothes that you don't mind get dirty. Gloves are available. Masks are mandatory. Physical Requirements: Bending, lifting at least 20-40 lbs., standing Weather: This project is not cancelled for rain. About Heaven's Windows Heaven's Windows' mission is to elevate the current living conditions of poverty-stricken residents of San Diego County. To assist in establishing a stable and productive status of living, while providing support for building strong families as an investment in the future of California and our nation.

5/11/21 7:00 AM + more

Together we can get through this pandemic! The Arc of San Diego needs your help distributing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as masks, face shields, and hand sanitizer to their clients with developmental disabilities. Many of their clients are working in essential jobs within our community. PPE is incredibly important to ensure the safety of their clients in their daily lives. Clients receiving PPE will also have the option of being tested for COVID-19 but volunteers will be primarily be involved with the PPE Distribution. Volunteers will be setting up/moving PPE boxes outside, setting up signage, checking in clients, distributing PPE, and helping with clean up. By doing this work, volunteers are helping protect the health and safety of individuals with disabilities. The distributions will take place at their locations in Chula Vista and the Serra Mesa neighborhood of San Diego. #VaccinateAll58 Opportunity Requirements & Important Notes Attire: This opportunity will be outdoors so wearing weather appropriate attire and sun protection is recommended. Closed-toe shoes are required. ​Safety: Volunteers must wear a mask over the nose and mouth. Volunteers should not attend if they are experiencing any COVID-19 symptoms. Temperature will be checked upon arrival. About The Arc of San Diego The Arc of San Diego supports and empowers persons with developmental disabilities to achieve their life goals.

4/13/21 8:00 AM + more

Paving Great Futures and I Am My Brother's Keeper (IAMBK) have partnered to host food distributions during the pandemic in Southeast San Diego. Each distribution ensures approximately 2000 people do not go hungry. Volunteers help by bagging fruit and vegetables, carrying and moving bags, filling boxes with fruit, and moving boxes to tables. At the end of the shift volunteers help load leftover boxes for recycling and leftover items into their truck. Opportunity Requirements & Important Notes Attire: Wear clothes that can get dirty. Closed-toe shoes are required. If you wear shorts, they must be at least knee-length. Physical Requirements: Light lifting, light bending, standing for the duration of the shift Safety: All volunteers must wear a mask that covers their mouth and nose at all times. All volunteers will have their temperature check upon check-in. About Paving Great Futures Paving Great Futures' mission is to increase the health and wealth in underserved communities in order for marginalized and at risk individuals to thrive socially, economically, and politically.

4/13/21 11:30 AM + more

For this virtual opportunity, volunteers will join the Travis Manion Foundation on a Zoom call where they will be assigned a handful of stories written by kids that are submitted to Story Pirates. ​After reading the short stories volunteers will utilize Google Docs to write back notes based on a structure shared by Story Pirates. Story Pirates ensures that every child who submits a story receives a positive, personalized note of encouragement and they rely on volunteers to make that happen. This is especially important while many students have been learning at home during this unusual time. The Story Pirates are a nationally renowned group of top comedians, musicians, best-selling authors and incredible teachers with fifteen years of experience creating content that celebrates the imaginations of kids. Opportunity Requirements & Important Notes Required Experience: Experience and comfort with using Google Docs and Zoom. Note: This opportunity is coordinated by Vets' Community Connections on behalf of the Travis Manion Foundation About Travis Manion Foundation (TMF) TMF empowers veterans and families of fallen heroes to develop character in future generations.

4/14/21 12:00 PM

More Than Apples helps rescue food destined for the landfill to fight food insecurity in North County families. At their weekly food distribution, volunteers sort and divide large amounts of food into individual boxes available to families for a small donation. Volunteer tasks will include helping load 2 large trucks, sorting through all produce to identify any spoiled product, unloading all cold product indoors, and dividing all the food up into the amount of boxes they distribute (about 170 each week). Before COVID-19 hit, MTA served about 75 families weekly, now the size of their operation has doubled. They need more hands to get food into the homes that need it. Project Requirements & Important Notes Attire: Closed-toe shoes and face masks are required. Wear clothes that can get dirty and sun protection (sunscreen/hat). Bring: Resusable water bottle Physical Requirements: Must be able to bend and lift up to 50 pounds. The most help with heavy lifting is needed during the 12pm-2pm shift. Can NOT be sick or have been around anyone sick in the last 7 days. Note: Volunteers are not allowed to take photos at this project. Please let the Volunteer Leader know if you have experience using a pallet jack. About More Than Apples More Than Apples serves to reduce hunger/food insecurity and waste by redistributing consumable goods, providing education aimed at reduction of waste and creating a community in which consciousness, courtesy, and communal good are the core tenets.

4/14/21 3:00 PM + more

Volunteers in Porchlight Community Services' pantry will help set up for their drive-thru food distribution, pack grab n' go boxes, and help distribute food into their clients' cars. Porchlight Community Services rescues food from going to waste and offers healthy options for low-income families with strict food restrictions and allergies that are not usually available at food pantries. Project Requirements & Important Notes Attire: Closed-toe shoes and clothes that you don't mind getting dirty. Physical Requirements: Bending, lifting, carry up to 20lbs. Restroom access is only available via stairs. Please do not attend this project if you have been in contact with anyone who has tested positive for COVID-19 or has been exhibiting symptoms of COVID-19 within the last 2 weeks. Porchlight's clients are immunocompromised and they're doing everything they can to keep them safe. ​Note: Signing up as a team has been disabled for this project. Last minute team cancellations for a shift this small can be extremely detrimental to Porchlight being able to distribute food to families in need. Please sign up individually or email info@handsonsandiego.org to sign up with your child. ​Volunteer Manual: Reviewing Porchlight's Training Manual will help orient you to the tasks you'll be working on in their pantry. About Porchlight Community Services The mission of the Porchlight Cooperative is to relieve hunger, eliminate waste and increase the self-sufficiency of individuals.

4/15/21 10:00 AM + more

Help distribute food to families in need. Super Pantries are food distribution hubs located across San Diego County that offer both contactless “drive-thru” and “walk-up” food distribution services. All Super Pantries are open for food distribution a minimum of 3 days per week. Individuals and families in need of food assistance can visit their nearest Super Pantry during opening hours to receive emergency groceries and resources. The Somali Bantu Association of America is looking for volunteers to help them run their Super Pantry in City Heights. As a volunteer, your service will directly benefit local refugee families and families struggling with food insecurity due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Volunteer duties may include: organizing and sorting food packages, setting up check in tables and drive through markers, checking families into an online system, packaging and delivering food to drive up vehicles, directing lines and helping to maintain social distancing protocols, cleaning up and putting away items for next distribution date. Opportunity Requirements & Important Notes Attire: Closed-toe shoes are required. Wear clothes that you don't mind getting dirty. Masks and gloves are required at all times. Physical Requirements: Bending, able to lift up to 20lbs ​Weather: This project is canceled in the event of rain. Volunteers will be notified by the project coordinator. About the Somali Bantu Association of America The mission of the SBAOA is to provide the guidance and services needed to empower and aid Somali Bantu and other refugees as they integrate into America.

4/16/21 12:00 PM + more

Help serve the 150 or so men, women, and children living in the building in a year-long recovery program. You will be serving food, not cooking, or cleaning up. Volunteers serve hot meals, salad, bread, and dessert. The residents at the San Diego Rescue Mission are participating in 12-month long programs to transform their lives and work toward self-sufficiency. Project Requirements & Important Notes COVID-19 Guidelines: You will be required to have a mask on and wash your hands before entering the building (at handwashing stations provided). Each volunteer will also undergo a temperature scan and answer a few questions about whether or not you have been near anyone exposed to COVID or have any symptoms. If you are experiencing ANY of the symptoms associated with COVID-19, please stay home. Everyone in the building is wearing a face mask, sanitation and cleaning policies are being closely followed, and hand sanitizers are everywhere. The Rescue Mission has had no cases of illness in the building and intend to keep it that way. Attire: Dress in pants, no sleeveless outfits and closed toe shoes are a must! Tying up long hair is recommended, volunteers will be provided with a hairnet. Religious Observance: Any prayer or religious observance during the project is optional, volunteers are welcome to opt out. Note: Photos of clients are not allowed. The San Diego Rescue Mission cannot accept donations of home baked treats/outside food. This project may end early depending on the number of residents who attend the meal service. If you would like to volunteer at the Rescue Mission but the shifts on Sundays are full, you can schedule an alternate date and time with their Volunteer Coordinator Debbie Krakauer by emailing dkrakauer@sdrescue.org. About the San Diego Rescue Mission San Diego Rescue Mission is a non-profit homeless shelter and recovery center serving thousands of homeless, hungry, and low income men, women, and children in San Diego since 1955.

4/18/21 3:45 PM + more

Grandma LuLu’s Table was formed as a creative solution to the hunger and malnutrition crisis in our area. They meet the need where it is most needed – by taking a mobile kitchen to the urban, suburban and rural places where hunger persists. Offering a healthy, plant-based breakfast on weekends to children and people in need. Volunteers at the breakfast distribution will be assigned one of the following tasks while serving an estimated 100 people in need: Team A – Responsible for setting up distribution tables, crowd control stations and taping off 6ft. markings. This team will also be responsible for breaking down these items at the end of the event. Team B – Responsible for participant check-in, mask distribution and managing the participant line to maintain 6ft. distance. Team C – Responsible for handing participants their packaged meal. Team D – Sanitizing team, continually sweep through the event wiping off visible touch surfaces. The team is also the roaming source of hand sanitizer for the participants. Opportunity Requirements & Important Notes Attire: Closed-toe shoes are required. Wear weather appropriate attire, this event is outside. Bring: Sun protection (hat, sunscreen) and a reusable water bottle ​Waiver: Please fill out Grandma LuLu's Table's online waiver before arriving at the project: City Heights on 4/10 or Spring Valley on 4/24 Safety: All Volunteers are required to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) the entire event. The PPE that will be issued consists of masks and gloves.​ About Grandma LuLu's Table Grandma Lulu's Table is organized exclusively for the purpose and goals of enhancing lives through the mobile distribution of nutritious, plant-based meals to hungry, homeless and food insecure individuals in San Diego and surrounding areas.

4/24/21 7:30 AM + more

Volunteers will assist in the process of preparing food donations to be distributed to our community in need of assistance. Volunteers will help set up, distribute food to families, individuals, and children in a contactless pick-up style, and help clean up after the distribution. Opportunity Requirements & Important Notes Attire: Closed-toe shoes are required. Wear clothes that you don't mind get dirty. Gloves are available. Masks are mandatory. Physical Requirements: Bending, lifting at least 10 lbs., standing Weather: This project is not cancelled for rain. Canopies are available for volunteers. About Heaven's Windows Heaven's Windows' mission is to elevate the current living conditions of poverty-stricken residents of San Diego County. To assist in establishing a stable and productive status of living, while providing support for building strong families as an investment in the future of California and our nation.

4/27/21 7:30 AM + more

To prepare for Home Start's Annual Blue Ribbon Broadcast, they’re seeking volunteers to assist in assembling and filling Blue Ribbon giftboxes with local goods and items. Volunteers will use materials provided to assemble boxes for later distribution to donors for their at-home event. This project is crucial to making their at-home celebration a success! By carefully assembling giftboxes, volunteers ensure a positive experience for the supporters who make their child abuse prevention programs possible. Opportunity Requirements & Important Notes Attire: Comfortable, appropriate clothing and facial coverings. Physical Requirements: Able to grab small items and place into boxes, lift 10-15 pounds at a time, prolonged standing. Waiver: Please print and fill out Home Start's volunteer application before attending. If you can't fill out the application beforehand, copies will be available at the project. Photos: Volunteers can take photos of supplies. Photos cannot be taken of other volunteers without express consent. About Home Start Inc. Guided by their 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.

4/29/21 9:00 AM + more

We aim to connect a Volunteer Leader to each of HandsOn San Diego's projects to ensure a successful, well-managed project. Volunteer Leaders are dedicated volunteers who combine their passion for a cause with their leadership skills. They manage volunteers at projects and act as a liaison between HandsOn San Diego and our project partners. During the Volunteer Leader Training you will learn background information about HandsOn San Diego, the services we offer, and the role and best practices. At the end you'll also have the opportunity to be matched with a project that fits your schedule and interests. For a list of projects needing Volunteer Leaders, click here. Volunteer Leaders are a vital part of our organization, we look forward to you joining our team here at HandsOn San Diego. Project Requirements & Important Notes Before signing up for this training, please review the information on this page and fill out the Volunteer Leader & Action Team Member Interest Form so we can learn more about your past experience. We ask that you attend at least 2 projects in different impact areas on our calendar before attending this training. All Volunteer Leaders must be able to pass an online background check with Sterling Volunteers (typically costs $17). Once the background check is completed, Sterling Volunteers allows volunteers to share their check with other organizations that use their service. About HandsOn San Diego HandsOn San Diego creates opportunities for people to volunteer and lead in their communities. We strive to provide volunteers with a high-quality experience that fuels further action, and we envision a day when everyone is inspired and equipped to be the change they wish to see in the world.

5/6/21 3:30 PM

The Travis Manion Foundation (TMF) is collaborating with Team Red, White, & Blue (Team RWB)'s San Diego chapter, to host a beach cleanup at Fiesta Island dedicated in memory of PFC Rey Cuervo, US Army. The cleanup will be an outdoor, socially distanced, and masked service project. Pvt. Rey D. Cuervo, 24, was killed December 28, 2003 in Baghdad when an explosive device hit his mounted patrol. He was assigned to 1st Squadron, 2nd Armored Cavalry Regiment, based at Fort Polk, LA. Opportunity Requirements & Important Notes Attire: Closed-toe shoes are required. Bring: Sun protection such as sunscreen and a hat. Note: This opportunity is coordinated by Vets' Community Connections on behalf of the Travis Manion Foundation and Team RWB. About the Travis Manion Foundation (TMF) TMF empowers veterans and families of fallen heroes to develop character in future generations. About Team Red, White, and Blue (Team RWB) The mission of Team Red, White & Blue (Team RWB) is to enrich the lives of America’s veterans by connecting them to their community through physical and social activity.

5/8/21 8:30 AM

Support MAAC's monthly assembly line style food distribution. As a volunteer you will be responsible for one food item to place in the vehicle of their clients. You will need to bend and pick up canned food, bagged food like rice and beans, and frozen food, like chicken or turkeys. Some volunteers may be asked to direct traffic as well as to help with set up and breakdown of the event. This monthly food distribution helps more than 1,400 individuals in the community each month! Opportunity Requirements & Important Notes Attire: Closed-toe shoes are required. Wear comfortable, weather-appropriate clothing. Physical Requirements: Bending, lifting up to 15lbs (rare need) standing for several hours Weather: Project is not canceled for rain. All food stations are covered by pop-up tents. Photos: Photos of clients are not allowed. Volunteers are allowed to take photos of themselves and other volunteers. About MAAC Project MAAC's mission is to maximize self-sufficiency with families and individuals through high-quality programs and advocacy in our communities.

5/12/21 7:00 AM

American Soldier Network is hosting the 1 Mission Golf Tournament to building a community of veterans and first responders coming together across the country (in-person and virtually) to combat suicide and isolation. Volunteers are needed to help get things ready for these heroes by supporting with set up, check in, tear down, and more to ensure the event is successful. Opportunity Requirements & Important Notes Signing up: Express interest below and the organizer will contact you to assign your role based on your skills, schedule, and where you would be most comfortable volunteering. Shifts are 4 hours. Attire: Closed-toe shoes are required Bring: Sun protection (sunscreen, hat) About American Soldier Network American Soldier Network's mission is to support veterans, military & their families here on the home front. To bridge the gap between America and the Military/Veteran communities. With a focus on Veteran/Military Suicide prevention.

5/26/21 8:00 AM + more

Computers 2 Kids needs help refurbishing their donated computers so they can be given to students now learning through online classes. Volunteers will refurbish Lenovo Yoga Laptops and Desktop Computers under the supervision of the IT Staff by cleaning them, completing hardware testing, and activating them for distribution. Volunteers will also be testing and cleaning peripherals (LCD Monitors, Power Adapters, Mice & Keyboards). Project Requirements & Important Notes Experience: Computer experience is helpful, but not necessary. They will teach you everything you need to know. Attire: Wear closed-toe shoes and casual clothes Physical Requirements: Able to lift 20 lbs. About Computers 2 Kids Computers 2 Kids (C2K) believes all children and their families in San Diego, regardless of their economic status, need to be computer literate and have equal access to technology and the crucial educational, occupational, and financial resources that technology can provide to improve their educational options and their futures.

Through 12/31/21

Big Brothers Big Sisters is always looking for people eager to positively impact a child and improve their community at the same time. In as little as four hours a month, you can give a Little the invaluable gift of your friendship. By simply changing their perspective of what the world can offer, you can literally start changing their life. Play a board game. Make fun crafts. Hit the playground together. Just as your options are unlimited, so is your Little’s potential. Commitment is for one year, connecting with your Little at least twice a month. Researchers found that after 18 months of spending time with their Bigs, the Little Brothers and Little Sisters, compared to those children not in their program, were: 46% less likely to begin using illegal drugs 52% less likely to skip school 33% less likely to hit someone They also found that the Littles were more confident of their performance in schoolwork and getting along better with their families. Big Brothers Big Sisters has waiting Littles throughout the county, mostly in the inland areas. No experience is necessary, bilingual in Spanish is a plus. About Big Brothers Big Sisters of San Diego County The Big Brothers Big Sisters Mission is to create and support one-to-one mentoring relationships that ignite the power and promise of youth.

Through 7/30/21

Kitchens for Good believes that all food has power and that all people have potential. They rely on their incredible volunteer team to portion and package meals for distribution. Somewhere in the community somone will be enjoying a nutritious and delicious meal packaged by you! Volunteer tasks include portioning, weighing, sealing, and labeling heat-and-eat hunger relief meals. Project Requirements & Important Notes Shifts: Weekdays, 5:00pm - 7:00pm, sign up here. Groups of up to 12 volunteers can sign up for each shift. Physical Requirements: Work in movement for up to 3 consecutive hours and the ability to lift 5+ pounds. Skills: Active listening, precise execution of verbal direction, adaptable to a fast-paced environment, and able to follow food safety regulations to ensure proper food preparation. ​Safety: In compliance with CDC guidelines, temperature checks and health screenings are done prior to entrance. During the shift volunteers are spaced at least six feet apart and are provided with masks, gloves, aprons and hairnets. About Kitchens for Good Kitchens for Good aims to break the cycles of food waste, poverty and hunger through innovative programs in workforce training, healthy food production, and social enterprise.

Through 12/31/21

Project 19 Home Delivered Meals is a food delivery program established for those critically impacted by COVID-19. As part of this program, JFS volunteers and employees provide home delivered meals to those who are 65+, who are at high risk with limited or no means of food each day. Project 19 Home Delivered Meals Volunteer Drivers will provide a no-contact delivery of either a box freshly frozen meals or pre-packaged groceries. Using their own personal vehicles, Project 19 Home Delivered Meals Volunteer Drivers will report to the main JFS Campus in Kearny Mesa for their AM or PM shift to pick up the boxed meals or groceries, receive their route, and deliver the emergency food to the JFS clients' homes. Project Requirements & Important Notes Shifts: Volunteers must be able to commit for the entire four-hour shift. Monday-Friday, 9am-1pm, sign up here. Monday-Friday, 1:30pm-5:30pm, sign up here. Physical Requirements: Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds Screening: Volunteers must complete a background check, submit driver's license, and provide proof of insurance. Note: Volunteers must be able to drive own personal vehicle to fulfill this volunteer role. Mileage reimbursement is available. 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.

Through 12/31/21

Every night at four secured lots, Jewish Family Service operates a Safe Parking Program for unsheltered San Diegans living in their vehicles, many of whom are experiencing homelessness for the first time. A car is often a critical, final asset, allowing for transportation to work and school, access to services, and the ability to seek employment. Access to food is always a challenge for Safe Parking Program participants as they have to make daily decisions between gas, food, and even medicine with their limited resources. Their basic nutrition needs have only increased since health orders have closed many local businesses and restaurants, reducing food resources. While nightly Safe Parking dinners continue to be provided by generous community donors, JFS has also secured bulk breakfast and lunch items to meet the daily needs of Safe Parking clients, many of whom are now on their lots 24 hours a day. With more food to distribute, they need more hands! This position entails packing the pre-purchased breakfast and lunch items into bags at the JFS main campus, and then delivering them in the afternoon to their three San Diego City Safe Parking Program Lots. Project Requirements & Important Notes Shifts: 12:00pm-4:00pm on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, sign up here. Screening: Volunteers must complete a Background Check and a DMV Check. They will also need to complete HIPAA Level 1. Note: Volunteers must have sufficient space in their personal vehicle to fit multiple bins of food, OR willingness to make multiple trips. 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.

Through 12/31/21

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, volunteers must sign up here for a shift. 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.

Through 12/31/21

There are countless ways volunteers support USO San Diego! Whether you are volunteering at a special event, welcoming home service members, manning the front desk or providing a listening ear, your efforts are the reason service members and military families know USO San Diego is always by their side. USO San Diego offers volunteer shift positions at 3 centers: Liberty Station Center is their family center and is open 7 days a week. Volunteer shifts are Monday-Friday 9:00am-1:00pm and 1:00pm-5:00pm, Saturday & Sunday 10am-1pm Their space at the Military Entrance Processing Center is located inside their cafeteria. They offer a place for recruits to relax and have some snacks or play some games. Volunteer shifts are Monday-Friday 10am-2pm. Their Airport Center is open 18 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. This is a high traffic area as we support those traveling through San Diego as well as new recruits headed to boot camp and marines returning for training. They offer 4 volunteer shifts throughout the day. These positions help to facilitate day-to-day operational needs to assist our military members and their families while they are in the center. Other opportunities such as delivering USO San Diego programs or helping with special events are available as well. They have several recurring programs including; Mobile Farmers Market, Wednesday Night Dinner and our MilSpouse & Teen Talk programs. Some of their special events include the USO Baby Shower, Santa Store and Giving Tree as well as countless others. Project Requirements & Important Notes Signing up as an individual: All volunteers must submit their application and agree to a background check. The USO San Diego Volunteer Manager will email you regarding their Interview and Orientation within the next two weeks. They typically hold an orientation every month or every other month. Signing up as a group: Reach out to their Volunteer Manager at mpranger@uso.org About USO San Diego The USO strengthens America’s military service members by keeping them connected to family, home and country, throughout their service to the nation.

Through 12/31/21

Father Joe's Villages needs volunteers to assist with distributing food to the community and external agencies via a drive-thru food distribution. Volunteers will assist with the flow of cars and help with miscellaneous warehouse tasks such as general housekeeping, weighing food, and packing. Supporting this effort will help them serve more of our neighbors in need during these challenging times. Father Joe's Villages already serves three meals daily at their main campus and are extending their services even further through this food distribution. Project Requirements & Important Notes Signing up: All volunteers must sign up on the Father Joe's Villages volunteer platform, prior to volunteering at any of their projects. You'll need to create an account and sign up for the shift you would like to attend, no join code needed. Shifts: 11:00am - 3:00pm on Mondays, Thursdays, and Fridays Photos: To respect Father Joe's Villages' privacy and confidentiality policy, please do not have any pictures taken of people picking up food or have them in the background of the photos. Physical Requirements: Able to lift/pull 30lbs and able to bend and/or stand for the entire work period. COVID Screening Form: Due to the pandemic and Village-wide changes, they are now requiring that all volunteers sign-up for any days they plan to volunteer on FJV sites and fill out the one-time COVID-19 symptom and temperature form. About Father Joe's Villages As San Diego’s largest homeless services provider, Father Joe’s Villages offers a wide variety of housing and services at several locations. They provide housing, rental assistance, healthcare, food, clothing, education, job training, mental health, addiction treatment and child development in an internationally modeled “one-stop-shop” approach.

Through 12/31/21

Looking good is the first step towards feeling good and increased self-confidence. PATH is able to offer personal care services to their clients with the help of volunteer hair stylists in their own full service on site salon. Help our residents look and feel their best by offering hair styling services (wash, cut, dry, style). PATH's Personal Care Center is located in the PATH Depot which brings 20+ agencies together with the goal of creating long-term solutions to end homelessness in San Diego. Project Requirements & Important Notes Getting Started: Contact the volunteer coordinator at sigrids@epath.org for an application and to schedule a tour. 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 12/31/21

Volunteers are needed to help PATH's Career Center guests by fielding questions and providing assistance with computer lab activities, such as: Printing, scanning, copying Job and apartment searches Creating/updating resumes Admin support positions are also available! PATH's Career Center is located in the PATH Depot which brings 20+ agencies together with the goal of creating long-term solutions to end homelessness in San Diego. Project Requirements & Important Notes Getting Started: Contact the volunteer coordinator at sigrids@epath.org for an application and to schedule a tour. 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 12/31/21

Auntie Helen's needs an individual(s) to pick up food donations at the Trader Joe's in Pacific Beach at 9pm then drop them off at their thrift store in North Park where they refrigerate and prepare the items for distribution the next day. The food that is picked up helps feed upwards of 400 individuals weekly with a week's worth of groceries in an effort to keep those with food insecurities and underlying health concerns safe. The food is bagged for case managers and social workers to pick up and deliver to individuals isolated in their homes. The remaining food is donated to Father Joe's Villages, helping feed thousands daily in their shelters. Opportunity Requirements & Important Notes Attire: Casual Required: Driver's license and a truck/SUV for picking up the food ​Shifts: Shifts available daily between 8:30pm - 11:00pm Physical Requirements: Each box of food weighs approximately 20 pounds About Auntie Helen's Charity Thrift Auntie Helen's Community Thrift envisions a community where people living with HIV/AIDS can have an empowered, loving life without barriers.

Through 9/4/21

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.

Through 12/31/21

Docents (tour guides) at the USS Midway Museum interface with the public and provide a personal touch to the Midway’s self-guided audio tour of the museum. Being a docent is probably one of the most rewarding experiences a volunteer can encounter as you witness positive reactions of visitors to informative and personal presentations. Opportunity Requirements & Important Notes Minimum Requirements: Strong interpersonal skills with a preferred background in public speaking and/or education and with the ability to communicate information clearly and concisely are important qualifications for this position. Personal traits of timeliness, reliability and diplomacy are expected. Prior military service is a plus, but not essential. Prospective volunteers must be at least 18 years of age, able to climb ship’s ladders and stand/walk for periods of up to 4 hours. Training Provided: Training curriculum includes all aspects of ship familiarization, exhibits, history and interpersonal skills. After completing classroom study, 20 hours of “on the job” training with a docent mentor is required before successfully completing a walk-through with a docent leader. Duties & Commitment: As a docent graduate, you will give brief talks to groups at various locations throughout the ship. All activities are under the direction of the Chief Docent and daily operations are delegated to a Docent of the Watch who makes various daily shift assignments. After completion of the above requirements and receiving a “yellow hat,” a minimum of 20 hours per month is required. Scheduling is flexible with shifts available 7 days a week; shifts are 4 hours each in the am or pm with occasional frequent opportunities to assist at private evening events. About the USS Midway Museum The USS Midway Museum's mission is to preserve the historic USS Midway and the legacy of those who serve, inspire and educate future generations, and entertain their museum guests. Their vision is to be America's living symbol of Freedom.

Through 12/31/21

Join the USS Midway Safety Team to help ensure the safety and enjoyment of guests as they explore the Midway. The Safety Team patrols all areas of the ship to serve guest safety needs throughout the Midway, as well as at special events and military ceremonies. They provide basic first aid for guests and Midway staff (training provided) and respond to all emergency situations, medical or other. The Safety Team also monitors the entrance, loading zone, parking areas, and all exits helping guests – from toddlers to veterans – enter and leave Midway safely. Opportunity Requirements & Important Notes Minimum Requirements: All Safety Volunteers are required to be familiar with the Safety Team Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and Emergency Action Plan, including the locations of the first aid kits and AEDs. Must be 18 years of age or older and computer literate Physically fit; able to climb up and down the ship’s ladders & walk and stand for extended periods of time Able to commit 20 hours per month (flexible schedule) Personal traits of timeliness, reliability, customer service, and diplomacy Ability to remain calm in an emergency Prior experience in customer service, military, nursing, Firefighting, EMT, paramedic, law enforcement is helpful but not required ​Duties & Commitment: A commitment of 20 or more hours per month is required. Safety volunteer shifts can be any day of the week. Typical shifts are 5 hours: 8:30 am – 1:30 pm – or – 12:30 – 5:30 pm. Safety team members are assigned a post at the start of the shift and are expected to assist guests and patrol for potential hazards. About the USS Midway Museum The USS Midway Museum's mission is to preserve the historic USS Midway and the legacy of those who serve, inspire and educate future generations, and entertain their museum guests. Their vision is to be America's living symbol of Freedom.

Through 12/31/21

Jewish Family Service of San Diego's VITA Tax Program helps low-income individuals and families file their taxes with free tax preparation services. Through this program, they also connect them to other helpful JFS resources. With volunteer support, they will help more than 400 households file their taxes for the 2021 Tax Season. As a VITA Virtual Tax Preparation Volunteer, you will work in-person from JFS's main campus and meet one-on-one with clients over Zoom to help them navigate the ins and outs of tax preparation. They will provide you with training that results in your certification as a volunteer income tax preparer. This detailed training involves a self-directed online curriculum. No previous tax experience necessary! This is an excellent opportunity to gain skills in tax preparation while providing invaluable help to families and individuals in need of your expertise. Opportunity Requirements & Important Notes Responsibilities: Prepare Federal and State tax returns for refugee and low-income older adult populations Perform quality reviews to ensure returns are prepared correctly Qualifications: Must be comfortable working onsite in a socially distanced manner Must wear PPE Must complete a Volunteer Application Must complete a background check Must complete HIPAA Level 3 and adhere to protecting client information Must attend an orientation and training Intermediate computer skills Comfortability working independently Second language skills a plus (Spanish, Arabic, Farsi, or another refugee language) Must speak and read English for training purposes Must speak clearly and have strong verbal skills Must be able to transport yourself to our main campus Must be friendly and able to work well with our older adult population No tax experience necessary – training to be provided Time Commitment: 3-month commitment (February-April 2021) 1 day per week 4 hours per day Benefits: Practice your tax preparation skills while serving vulnerable members in our community Receive invitations to professional development trainings or virtual programming hosted by JFS 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.

Through 4/15/21

The USS Midway Museum is looking to build an expanded, cohesive volunteer team to serve as museum ambassadors. This position involves audio tour distribution and collection, assisting guests with basic wayfinding, and interaction with COVID-19 safety protocols in place. Promising candidates will be invited to an info session via Zoom with museum staff to learn more. You will learn just how influential their audio tour is to their guests and operations, how many guests take their tour, and where they go. You'll also hear guest feedback from reviews and the metrics used to inform the museum's operational decisions. Opportunity Requirements & Important Notes Time Commitment: This position is 4 hours weekly, for a minimum of 4 months. When COVID-19 restrictions are lifted, and the museum is open, they are open 7 days per week. Volunteer shifts are 9:30-1:30 or 1:30-5:30. Physical Requirements: Ability to stand for several hours with intermittent breaks is required. Signing up: Friendly applicants encouraged to inquire by filling out the volunteer application here or by calling 619-398-8289. About the USS Midway Museum The USS Midway Museum's mission is to preserve the historic USS Midway and the legacy of those who serve, inspire and educate future generations, and entertain their museum guests. Their vision is to be America's living symbol of Freedom.

Through 12/31/21

Solutions for Change volunteers spend time with some of the newest kids in their program while their parents attend a monthly meeting. Volunteers play games, read books, work on learning goals, and have fun hanging out with these awesome kids! Be a part of their story. Opportunity Requirements & Important Notes Signing up: All volunteers must attend a Virtual Volunteer Orientation before helping out in the Kid Zone, sign up for an orientation here. ​Shifts: Volunteers are needed for Kid Zone Mondays 6:00pm-8:00pm, Saturdays 8:45am-12:00pm, and the 1st and 3rd Thursday each month, 6:00pm-8:00pm. Requirements: A background check through Sterling Volunteers is required for all volunteers 18+. Desirable Skills: Spanish speaking ​Safety: All volunteers must wear masks and have their temperature checked at check-in. Hand sanitizing stations will be readily available throughout the service opportunity. About Solutions for Change Solutions for Change's mission is to solve family homelessness - one family, one community at a time. With a unique model that blends affordable housing, educational opportunities, employment training and health-related solutions, Solutions for Change leads families from homelessness to permanent independence. Their 700-day Solutions Academy emphasizes personal growth, brings families back together, and helps individuals learn how to give back to their community as neighbors, employees and contributing members of the community. Now in its 21st year, Solutions for Change has helped over 1,150 families and 2,500 children find their way out of homelessness to self sufficiency and independence. This could not be possible without the support of their volunteers!

Through 12/31/21

Pro Kids has served over 60,000 free meals since last March to youth ages 18 and under. They are continuing to serve meals to the youth in their community of City Heights until it is no longer needed. They need 2 volunteers each shift to set up, take down, and distribute meals outside their facility. Gloves, masks, and hand sanitizer are provided. Opportunity Requirements & Important Notes Shifts: Monday - Friday, 10:30am - 12:30pm Signing up: Passing a background check is required to volunteer at Pro Kids. Click the "Express Interest" button for more information on getting started. Attire: Closed-toe shoes, long pants, t-shirts Physical Requirements: Bending, able to lift up to 20 lbs, standing for 2 hours About Pro Kids - First Tee, San Diego The mission of Pro Kids – First Tee, San Diego is to challenge underserved youth to excel in life by promoting character development, life skills, and values through education and the game of golf.

Through 6/30/21

Welcome Solutions for Change's newest families during their time staying at the Intake and Access Center (IAC) by providing and serving dinner! You will not only be providing essential food for these previously homeless families, but also you'll be helping create a supportive community for them. Here is the process for getting involved: Sign up for a date to host dinner on Solutions for Change's Volunteer Calendar. Solutions for Change will email you the week prior to your date with the number of residents who will need dinner and additional information. Arrive at to the IAC at 5pm with dinner on your date or send food via a delivery service. Stay to serve the meal and get to know each family or just drop it off with the staff on duty. *Food must be prepared in a licensed kitchen (ex. pizza, rotisserie chicken, take out). You can serve dinner in 1 of 3 ways: In person while following the new safety precautions listed here Driving through and dropping off dinner at the IAC Sending a food delivery order to the IAC About Solutions for Change Solutions for Change's mission is to solve family homelessness - one family, one community at a time. With a unique model that blends affordable housing, educational opportunities, employment training and health-related solutions, Solutions for Change leads families from homelessness to permanent independence. Their 700-day Solutions Academy emphasizes personal growth, brings families back together, and helps individuals learn how to give back to their community as neighbors, employees and contributing members of the community. Now in its 21st year, Solutions for Change has helped over 1,150 families and 2,500 children find their way out of homelessness to self sufficiency and independence. This could not be possible without the support of their volunteers!

Through 12/31/21

Home Start is committed to a community-based collaborative effort to reach children and families at risk in order to prevent child abuse and neglect. Their dedicated staff work on the front lines each day in the battle to keep children safe and help them thrive. Home Start is seeking an organized, dependable volunteer to provide administrative support. This volunteer will work directly with Home Start administrative staff, and will be supervised by the Administrative Support Coordinator to provide assistance in day-to-day operations at this site. This position is a great opportunity to grow experience in administration, while supporting Home Start’s mission to prevent child abuse and neglect. Administrative experience preferred. Opportunity Requirements Important Notes Duties/Responsibilities: Maintains accurate and up-to-date organization files, records, and documentation. Assist with new hire orientation and paperwork. Receive, record, and process donations made to our main office. Maintain inventory of office materials and technology. Assist with restocking materials and completing Purchase Orders. Oversee updates to organization technology, including tech removal and replacement Answer main phone line and direct callers to the appropriate person, program, or department. Ensure proper workplace sanitation and assist with light cleaning. Create new documents, forms, and reference materials as requested. Performs other duties as assigned. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to manage sensitive and confidential situations with tact, professionalism, and diplomacy. Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software. Education and Experience: Associate’s degree or relevant experience in related field required. Prior related office experience preferred. Physical Requirements: Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Must be able to lift up to 30 pounds at times. Onboarding Process: ​Volunteer will be required to complete an application, LiveScan background check, and additional onboarding steps with Home Start. About Home Start Guided by their 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.

Through 12/31/21

Home Start is committed to a community-based collaborative effort to reach children and families at risk in order to prevent child abuse and neglect. Their dedicated staff work on the front lines each day in the battle to keep children safe and help them thrive. Home Start is seeking a focused, financially savvy volunteer to support their Fiscal Department. This volunteer will work under the Accounting Coordinators and Director of Finance and Business to assist in day-to-day operations at this site. This position is a great opportunity to grow experience in finance and nonprofits. Financial and clerical experience is strongly preferred. Duties/Responsibilities: Maintain accurate and up-to-date fiscal department files, records, and documentation. Maintain the integrity and confidentiality of financial files and records. Provide clerical support to the Fiscal department. Efficiently enter data to complete Monthly Income Plan (MIP) Copy, scan, and file Accounts Payable (AP) invoices and billing information Perform other duties as assigned. Required Skills/Abilities: Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to manage sensitive and confidential situations with tact, professionalism, and diplomacy. Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software. Proficient with or the ability to quickly learn database entry software Time Commitment: 15-20 hours per week based on volunteer availability. All hours must be completed between Monday- Friday 9:00am - 5:00pm at Home Start's office in central San Diego. Education and Experience: Associate’s degree or relevant experience in related field required. Prior related office experience preferred. Physical Requirements: Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Must be able to lift up to 20 pounds at times. ​Onboarding Process: Volunteer will be required to complete an application, LiveScan background check, and additional onboarding steps with Home Start. About Home Start Guided by their 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.

Through 12/31/21

As part of the San Diego Rapid Relief Network (SDRRN), Jewish Family Service (JFS) provides on-going services to help transition individuals and families who are seeking Asylum in the United States. These services are in response to the immediate needs of newly arrived migrants, it aims to help them reach their sponsors in other parts of the country. With ankle monitors and notices to appear in court, as many as 30-40 families a day are arriving in need of food, shelter, and medical care. With their partners in the SDRRN, JFS is able to meet the needs of these families and provide them multiple services to assist in their journey ahead. Based on the current COVID-19 pandemic, asylum seekers released by the government stay in individual hotel rooms for their short stay instead of joining other families in a congregant living setting at a shelter. In partnership with the SDRRN, JFS will continue to provide case management, travel assistance, nutrition services, medical screenings, and financial support for migrant families. In this role, volunteers help drive family members to their medical appointments and provide a follow-up report to the shelter manager with any updates or future appointments made. Due to COVID, volunteers need to remain in their vehicle during the appointment or provide a phone number for nurses to call when the appointment is complete. As an advocate, you have the opportunity to ensure that families are treated with dignity and respect while navigating the medical system and serve as a reminder that they are not alone. Opportunity Requirements & Important Notes Signing up: Express interest here or create an account on JFS's Galaxy Digital site. Responsibilities: Answer JFS's health screening questions prior to your shift. Sanitize vehicle surfaces before and after escorting guests. Wear a face mask for the duration of your shift. Pick up guests from their respective hotels. Wait with guest while they await medical care. Explain the process of receiving hospital care. Advocate for the guest with hospital staff. Communicate with Shelter Manager regarding any medical updates in guest condition and any other needs of the guest. May require long periods of waiting. Qualifications: Language recommendations include Spanish, Haitian, and Russian. Ability to function in a dynamic and stressful environment with little or no supervision, adapting to change. Time Commitment: 3 hours minimum, this role is on-call 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.

Through 12/31/21

As part of the San Diego Rapid Relief Network (SDRRN), Jewish Family Service (JFS) provides on-going services to help transition individuals and families who are seeking Asylum in the United States. These services are in response to the immediate needs of newly arrived migrants, it aims to help them reach their sponsors in other parts of the country. With ankle monitors and notices to appear in court, as many as 30-40 families a day are arriving in need of food, shelter, and medical care. With their partners in the SDRRN, JFS is able to meet the needs of these families and provide them multiple services to assist in their journey ahead. Based on the current COVID-19 pandemic, asylum seekers released by the government stay in individual hotel rooms for their short stay instead of joining other families in a congregant living setting at a shelter. In partnership with the SDRRN, JFS will continue to provide case management, travel assistance, nutrition services, medical screenings, and financial support for migrant families. In this role you'll help families navigate the ins and outs of transportation by serving as a guide. Guides are responsible for picking up families from their respective hotels, helping them print their boarding tickets, and escorting families through the airport or Greyhound bus station until they are at their boarding gate. Opportunity Requirements & Important Notes Signing up: Express interest here or create an account on JFS's Galaxy Digital site. Responsibilities: Answer JFS's health screening questions prior to your shift. Sanitize vehicle surfaces before and after escorting guests. Wear a face mask for the duration of your shift. Pick up guest paperwork and car seats from a JFS location. Ability to pick up clients from their respective hotels or to meet at the airport. Escort guests in your personal vehicle to the greyhound or airport. (Or meet them at the greyhound/airport if your vehicle cannot hold the number of guests.) Help guests print tickets at the kiosk. Explain the travel process to the guests. Obtain your escort pass so you can easily move through the airport/bus station with guests, assisting them to the appropriate gate. Return car seat to JFS location.​ Ability to speak Spanish, Haitian Creole, or Russian, or ability to download Google Translate on personal device. Qualifications: Language recommendations include Spanish, Haitian, and Russian. Must be able to effectively communicate with guests and airport/bus staff. Must effectively navigate the transportation facility. Time Commitment: 1-4 hours, shifts are available daily 4:00am-8:00am, 8:00am-12:00pm and 4:00pm-8:00pm 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.

Through 12/31/21

As part of the San Diego Rapid Relief Network (SDRRN), Jewish Family Service (JFS) provides on-going services to help transition individuals and families who are seeking Asylum in the United States. These services are in response to the immediate needs of newly arrived migrants, it aims to help them reach their sponsors in other parts of the country. With ankle monitors and notices to appear in court, as many as 30-40 families a day are arriving in need of food, shelter, and medical care. With their partners in the SDRRN, JFS is able to meet the needs of these families and provide them multiple services to assist in their journey ahead. Based on the current COVID-19 pandemic, asylum seekers released by the government stay in individual hotel rooms for their short stay instead of joining other families in a congregant living setting at a shelter. In partnership with the SDRRN, JFS will continue to provide case management, travel assistance, nutrition services, medical screenings, and financial support for migrant families. Shelter couriers assist with packing and delivering food, hygiene items, clothing, or other resources at JFS's home base then delivering them outside hotel doors (contactless). This ensures that the families get the resources they need while in JFS's care. Opportunity Requirements & Important Notes Signing up: Express interest here or create an account on JFS's Galaxy Digital site. Responsibilities: Answer JFS's health screening questions prior to your shift. Wear PPE (masks and gloves) for the duration of your shift.​ Pack and prepare hygiene and meal bags at our shelter. Pick up meals or items from JFS location. Deliver bags to the doorstep of each client at their respective hotel, must be able to climb stairs. Qualifications: Willingness to transport food in personal vehicle. Willingness to pack food and hygiene bags at our shelter. Must have a valid driver’s license. Must pass driver's training. Punctuality. Ability to carry up to 30 pounds. Ability to walk up stairs or use elevator. Time Commitment: 2-4 hours, daily shifts: 9:00am-1:00pm, 4:00pm-6:00pm, 5:30pm-8:00pm, 7:00pm-9:00pm 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.

Through 12/31/21

Support veterans in receiving their COVID-19 vaccinations. As a volunteer you will perform COVID-19 primary screening at La Jolla main entrance to support off-tour and after hours COVID-19 vaccine clinic hours. Training will be provided. With your help, the VA San Diego will be able to more quickly serve their veteran clients. Please note a new requirement implemented by the VA La Jolla Director for all volunteers: it is now a requirement for all volunteers be vaccinated before being assigned to any positions within the VA San Diego Healthcare System, for their own safety and the safety of our VA staff and patients alike. #VaccinateAll58 Opportunity Requirements & Important Notes Shifts: In-person on weekends (shifts are flexible) Time Commitment: Volunteers are needed as soon as possible and are requested to make at least a 3-4 week commitment. Requirements: Volunteers must have good interpersonal skills, as well as, be confident and strong enough to enforce facility entrance criteria. ​Physical Requirements: Able to stand for long periods of time Note: This opportunity is being coordinated by Vets' Community Connections on behalf of the VA Medical Center in La Jolla. About the VA San Diego Healthcare System The VA San Diego Healthcare System's mission is to honor America’s Veterans by providing exceptional health care that improves their health and well-being.

Through 5/1/21

Bring live music to seniors during COVID! Serving Seniors is inviting music performers (of any level) to perform in the courtyards of their housing sites. Volunteers can perform one time or on a recurring schedule at any of their locations in Downtown San Diego, City Heights, or Ramona. Opportunity Requirements & Important Notes Expressing Interest: For more information or to sign up, please express interest in this opportunity or reach out to Vanessa Erickson at vanessa.erickson@servingseniors.org or (619) 487-0605. About Serving Seniors The mission of Serving Seniors is to help seniors in poverty live healthy and fulfilling lives.

Through 12/31/21

Guide Serving Seniors' walking group around downtown San Diego for a 45-60 minute walk on Thursday mornings. Lead the group along a predetermined route while enjoying the scenic and historic sites of downtown! Opportunity Requirements & Important Notes Responsibilities Keep the group together and on the predetermined route Oversee group member safety, with the help of other volunteers (i.e. their Walking Group Champions) Do your best to ensure the walk is an enjoyable expierence for all group members Bonus: Share interesting facts and historical background about sites and attractions along the walking route. Qualifications and Required Skills Complete a volunteer application and pass a background check Excellent navigation skills Excellent customer service and public speaking skills Ability to walk continuously for one hour Dependable, responsible, and friendly Enjoys spending time with seniors and exploring the city Bonus: Knowledge of Downtown San Diego attractions, layout, and history Time Commitment Every Thursday 8:30am-11:00am for a minimum of 3 months Walking group leaves at 9:00am and returns by 10:30am Training and Support Provided The Serving Seniors Volunteer and Activities Team will design a rotation of 4-5 scenic walking routes. They welcome your input and suggestions. Preliminary training and ongoing support will be provided as need from the Volunteer and Activities Team. Expressing Interest For more information or to sign up, please express interest in this opportunity or reach out to Vanessa Erickson at vanessa.erickson@servingseniors.org or (619) 487-0605. About Serving Seniors The mission of Serving Seniors is to help seniors in poverty live healthy and fulfilling lives.

Through 12/31/21

Join Serving Seniors' walking group for a 45-60 minute walk around the downtown area. Enjoy fresh air, visit scenic and historic sites in downtown San Diego and get to know their seniors! You will be providing support to the Walking Group Guide (as needed). Opportunity Requirements & Important Notes Responsibilities Accompany the senior walking group for the full duration of their walk Carry a backpack with water bottles, snacks, and first aid kit (provided) Do your best to ensure the walk is an enjoyable experience for all group members Assist the Walking Group Guide as needed Qualifications and Required Skills Complete a volunteer application and pass a background check Ability to walk continuously for one hour Dependable, responsible, and friendly Enjoys spending time with seniors and exploring the city Time Commitment Thursdays 8:30am - 11:00am Walking group leaves at 9:00am and returns by 10:30am You may serve in this role one time or on a recurring basis Open to volunteer groups or individuals Training and Support Provided Preliminary training and ongoing support will be provided as needed from the Serving Seniors Volunteer and Activities Team Expressing Interest For more information or to sign up, please express interest in this opportunity or reach out to Vanessa Erickson at vanessa.erickson@servingseniors.org or (619) 487-0605. About Serving Seniors The mission of Serving Seniors is to help seniors in poverty live healthy and fulfilling lives.

Through 12/31/21

KIND (Kids in Need of Defenese) is seeking Social Services Volunteers to join their urgent effort to support unaccompanied immigrant children currently housed in emergency intake facilities in San Diego, and expedite their reunification with family members within the United States. Beginning February 2021, a growing number of children seeking safety have crossed the U.S. border and are awaiting reunification through emergency intake sites (EIS) operated by the Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR). ORR has opened temporary EIS's where children can receive initial services and begin the reunification process. KIND, working alongside ORR, is recruiting Social Services Volunteers who are able to dedicate at least 7 days to 14 days to meet the needs of children in these temporary EIS's through in-person services. Social Services Volunteers must have advanced Spanish language proficiency. KIND seeks Social Services Volunteers to provide trauma-informed services to unaccompanied children placed at EIS's maintained by the Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) in San Diego. The Social Services Volunteers will serve an essential role as part of the KIND’s legal team and ensure children receive coordinated legal support through a holistic and culturally responsive framework. Opportunity Requirements & Important Notes Essential Functions: Volunteers can expect to engage with children as follows: Sit, or walk around the facility, with children while they wait for their screenings and/or legal intakes Conducting grounding exercises for the minors including but not limited to breathing strategies, journaling, coloring, etc Leading brief questionnaires with the minors in hopes of gathering specific sponsor-related data Volunteers should generally expect to engage with either adolescent boys and/or girls Volunteers should expect to work with particularly vulnerable minors who have experienced severe trauma, may have serious medical conditions and/or are undergoing other emotionally distressing circumstances Qualifications and Requirements: Advanced proficiency in Spanish to conduct meaningful and accurate dialogue with children Strong communication and written skills Pass criminal background check conducted by KIND Submit social security number, driver’s license number, date of birth, and home address for security clearance Attend one KIND informational session prior to departure Complete required KIND trainings prior to departure Sign a confidentiality agreement and waiver of liability with KIND Experience working with immigrant families and children preferred Experience working with children and survivors of trauma preferred At least 1 COVID vaccination at the onset of volunteering Volunteers will need to bring their own protective equipment (PPE: masks, sanitizing wipes etc.) Volunteers should expect long days and varied shifts. KIND is requiring a commitment of at least 7 consecutive days and can be extended up to 14 days. Volunteers could potentially return for another 7-14 days after a rest period. KIND will provide pre-visit, on-site, and post-visit guidance and support resources to volunteers Application Instructions: Please be advised that a volunteer application will need to be submitted along with your resume in order to be considered for the desired role. Please apply here. KIND has an organization-wide commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion. We strive to create a work environment where everyone has a sense of belonging. Individuals from historically underrepresented or underserved communities are strongly encouraged to apply. About KIND (Kids in Need of Defense) Kids in Need of Defense (KIND) is a global leader in the protection of unaccompanied refugee and migrant children. Launched in 2008, KIND champions a world in which every child’s rights and well-being are protected throughout their journey to safety. Since 2008, KIND has accepted over 23,000 referrals of children seeking legal representation in their immigration proceedings. KIND has welcomed more than 41,000 attendees to trainings since its founding, cultivating partnerships with over 670 law firms, corporate legal departments, law schools, and bar associations across the country. KIND’s social services program ensures that migrant and refugee children - who have often endured trauma - receive counseling, educational support, medical care and other comprehensive services. To address the root causes of child migration from Central America and strengthen protection of unaccompanied children, KIND advocates for policy changes and educates lawmakers, the media, and the broader public on the conditions that drive these children to flee their home countries. KIND supports children returning to their home countries by connecting them to essential support services and sponsors gender-based violence prevention programs in Central America to protect children in countries of origin and transit. KIND is also building upon its expertise in the protection of unaccompanied children to encourage the development of pro bono initiatives across Europe in partnership with European NGOs.

Through 12/31/21

Words Alive receives dozens of book recommendations from their volunteers, teachers, and community partners for titles they think would be a strong fit for their programs. They pride themselves on selecting the most contemporary, diverse, relevant, and engaging texts they can get their hands on for their programs. That’s where passionate readers, like you, come in! By reading and reviewing titles from their recommendation list, you help them determine which books should be added to their program curriculum and taught in classrooms across San Diego county. And the best part? You can get started today from the comfort of your favorite reading spot! How to Get Started: Sign up here after checking this list to determine which book you're interested in reading. Read the book! Fill out this book report form (If you would prefer a paper version, email pageturners@wordsalive.org to request one). ​Repeat the process. Go back to Step 1 to review another book. About Words Alive Words Alive provides essential literacy services to underserved students and families. Their mission is to open opportunities for life success by inspiring a commitment to reading.

Through 12/31/21

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.

Through 12/31/21

Have a topic that you are interested in studying, and would be relevant to PATH's mission? Help their staff by researching a subject that is applicable to their day-to-day operations. Examples of research topics include, but are not limited to: social media growth, food resource studies, political awareness for the homeless. Get creative! About PATH San Diego 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 12/31/21

You can help spread the word about the amazing work PATH does for the community by posting on social media! Social media circulation is a great way to engage your community by creating and sharing content on the various virtual platforms that PATH utilizes (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram). This is an ongoing role that can be done on your own schedule. About PATH San Diego 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 12/31/21

At Solutions for Change, they are in the business of transforming lives. Be a part of that transformation by helping one of their residents succeed academically. The help that they gain from tutoring, can help them in their professional journey as they improve their reading and writing skills. Most of their residents have not completed high school and having a tutor can have a significant impact on their career goals as they study to obtain their GED. Their residents will be paired with tutors on an as needed basis and tutoring will be conducted virtually. Opportunity Requirements & Important Notes Signing up: Apply to be a tutor here. ​Required: Teaching experience is required to volunteer About Solutions for Change Solutions for Change's mission is to solve family homelessness - one family, one community at a time. With a unique model that blends affordable housing, educational opportunities, employment training and health-related solutions, Solutions for Change leads families from homelessness to permanent independence. Their 700-day Solutions Academy emphasizes personal growth, brings families back together, and helps individuals learn how to give back to their community as neighbors, employees and contributing members of the community. Now in its 21st year, Solutions for Change has helped over 1,150 families and 2,500 children find their way out of homelessness to self sufficiency and independence. This could not be possible without the support of their volunteers!

Through 12/31/21

The winter months can be very cold even in San Diego. PATH is in need of volunteers who would like to knit or crochet hats and scarves to help keep our unhoused neighbors warm. Their outreach, interim and permanent supportive housing programs are all in need of warm gear to distribute to their clients. PATH serves hundreds of clients a month who are in need of warm items to get through the cold San Diego nights. Wearing a hat, will keep your whole body warmer. It reduces the amount of body heat that escapes from your head. Help keep someone warm this winter. Opportunity Requirements & Important Notes Signing up: If you would like to crochet or knit adult size hats and scarves for PATH clients please contact sigrids@epath.org. Donation drop off will take place in downtown San Diego. About PATH (People Assisting the Homeless) PATH is ending homelessness for individuals, families, and communities. They do this by building affordable housing and providing supportive services throughout California.

Through 12/31/21

You can help support PATH's Move In program by turning a house into a home. They are looking for volunteers who would like to create works of art to help beautify the living spaces of their clients. Wall decor that is created for clients' new homes support the style and comfort of the interior setting. Any medium to create decor can be used but should be positive, supportive, and inviting. Physical space can affect a person's mood and self esteem. By supporting their move in program and creating works of art to beautify a new home, you can help send the message that someone cares. Opportunity Requirements & Important Notes Signing up: If you are interested in creating wall decor please email sigrids@epath.org. Donation drop off will take place in downtown San Diego. About PATH (People Assisting the Homeless) PATH is ending homelessness for individuals, families, and communities. They do this by building affordable housing and providing supportive services throughout California.

Through 12/31/21

In connection with the Executive Director, Board Chair and other board members, members at large serve as a liaison to the general membership. Duties will change as defined in organization bylaws or as needed to fulfill board requirements and address overall organizational goals. Please fill out this form to apply. Key Responsibilities: Partners with the Executive Director to achieve HOSD’s vision and mission Acts as a spokesperson and a public advocate for HOSD Participates in the strategic planning process Discusses issues confronting HOSD with the Executive Director and Board Chair Helps guide and mediate Board actions with respect to organizational priorities and governance concerns Reviews issues of concerns with the Executive Director and Board Chair Monitors financial planning and reports Plays a leadership role in the organization’s fundraising activities. Helps recruit new Board members Works with the Board Chair to formally evaluate the performance of the Executive Director on an annual basis Annually evaluates the performance of HOSD and whether it is achieving its vision and mission In collaboration with the Board, generating substantial annual revenue and fostering HOSD’s overall financial health Personally, treating HOSD as a top philanthropic priority reflected in an annual financial gift, based upon what is financially feasible for the Board Secretary Identifying, qualifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding major individual donors, corporate, and/or foundation gifts Ideal candidates will have the following qualifications: <ul"></ul"> <ul"> Demonstrated success as a nonprofit board member A commitment to and understanding of HOSD’s beneficiaries and mission preferably based on experience Excellent written and oral communication skills Personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and a passion for improving the lives of HOSD’s beneficiaries Board Terms: Board member is elected by the Board at-large and serves for a two-year term. Board member is eligible to be re-elected to a second, consecutive two-year term at the discretion of the Board at-large. Service on HOSD’s board of directors is without remuneration, except with prior approval from the ED for administrative support, travel, and accommodation costs in relation to board members’ duties. About HandsOn San Diego </ul"> HandsOn San Diego's mission is to strengthen communities through volunteer action. We believe that when individuals are actively engaged, communities are stronger. HOSD is an affiliate of the Points of Light Global Network, an international partnership that spans more than 250 cities and 37 countries around the world. Sharing a common vision that civic engagement is the pathway to positive change, HOSD has earned the distinction of being a Service Enterprise certified organization. HOSD is a fiscally sponsored program of Mission Edge, a 501(c)(3) organization.

Through 4/15/21