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How to Sign Up for a Volunteer Opportunity
Ready to make a difference? Signing up for volunteer opportunities is quick and easy!
Signing up for one-time opportunities
Step 1: Explore the Volunteer Calendar
After creating an account, visit our Volunteer Calendar to see a full list of upcoming projects. The calendar allows you to browse opportunities by date, location, or interest area.
Step 2: Filter Your Search
Use the filters in the green search bar to narrow your results by:
- Date: Choose when you're available.
- Location: Find projects near you.
- Interest Area: Focus on causes that matter to you.
- Age: Opportunities are available for kids and teens too!
Step 3: Sign Up for a Volunteer Opportunity
Once you find a volunteer opportunity that interests you, click on it to see more details.
- For individuals: Click "Sign Up" to secure your spot.
- For teams: Select "Sign Up With a Team" and follow the prompts to include each team member.
- Please note that some volunteer events require you to check-in to the event using the HandsOn Connect app, while others use a paper check-in sheet.
- Watch our video tutorial below for a step-by-step guide to exploring the calendar and signing up for projects:
We appreciate your dedication to our community. To ensure fairness, we ask volunteers to honor their commitments or notify us if they can’t attend. After three no-shows without reasonable notice, your account may be deactivated, limiting access to our site and calendar.
For details, see our Code of Conduct. Thank you for your understanding!
Signing up for ongoing or virtual opportunities
Step 1: Explore our Search Page
After creating an account, visit our Ongoing Opportunities page to view a full list of ongoing and virtual opportunities that may or may not take place at a specific date and time. These opportunities may require additional screening, training, specialized skills, or a minimum time commitment.
Step 2: Filter Your Search
- Date: Choose when you're available.
- Location: Find projects near you.
- Interest Area or Skills: Focus on causes that matter to you or align with your skills. Skills include languages you can speak.
- Age: Opportunities are available for kids and teens too!
Step 3: Express Interest in a Volunteer Opportunity
Once you find a volunteer opportunity that interest you, click on it to see more details. Follow the instructions for signing up or click "Express Interest" to send your contact information to the opportunity contact. It is the nonprofit organization's responsibility to provide you with additional information about moving forward.
Adding Skills to Your HandsOn San Diego Profile
Highlight your strengths and passions to get matched with the perfect volunteer opportunities!
Step 1: Log In to Your Account
Start by logging into your account on HandsOn San Diego to access your personalized dashboard.
Step 2: Update Your Skills
- Access Profile Settings: Click your name or profile picture in the top-right corner.
- Add Skills: Navigate to the "Skills" or "Interests" section and select the skills that best represent your expertise, such as mentoring, teaching, environmental stewardship, or technical abilities.
Step 3: Save Your Changes
Be sure to save your updates so your profile reflects your unique talents. Our system will use this information to recommend opportunities that align with your skills.
Need Assistance?
We’re here to support you! Contact us anytime at info@handsonsandiego.org.
Thank you for being part of HandsOn San Diego. Your efforts make all the difference!