Volunteer Opportunities
Blind Children’s Learning Center- Santa Ana
Volunteers must be at least 14 years of age.
A variety of opportunities available such as preparing classroom activities, assisting with feeding at mealtimes, reading stories, and helping with arts and crafts. Peer-Buddy Program/Summer Camp
CHOC
http://www.choc.org/volunteer/
Coast Keeper
https://www.coastkeeper.org/get-involved/
We work collaboratively with diverse groups in the public and private sectors to achieve healthy, accessible, and sustainable water resources for the region. We implement innovative, effective programs in education, advocacy, restoration, research, enforcement, and conservation.
Coast to Coast Foundation
http://www.coasttocoastfoundation.org/about-us.html
Our mission promise is to provide services that continually make a difference in the homeless community while bridging the gap in support for homeless children to succeed in school
Constitutional Rights Foundation
Mock Trial and Peer Court
Council on Aging Southern California
https://www.coasc.org/get-involved/volunteer/
Minimum Age 14 years or freshman in high school. Offers student volunteers the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of others while earning Community Service or Service Learning credits toward graduation
Environmental Nature Center (ENC) - Newport Beach
Many opportunities available such as Habitat helpers, Junior Naturalist, Student Service Learning and Senior Projects. Eagle Scout and Girl Scout projects also available.
Friendship Shelter of Laguna Beach
Various Opportunities, including "Guest Chef" 949-494-6928 ext. 16
office@friendshipshelter.org www.friendshipshelter.org
Girls Inc
http://www.girlsinc-oc.org/volunteers/
Volunteers play a key role at Girls Inc. of Orange County by making it possible to deliver our programs and resources to girls we serve. With the support of people like you, we become that much closer to achieving our organization’s mission. Join us today!
Fountains at Sea Bluffs/Dana Point Assist Residents Learning Computer Skills
949-354-0033
I CARE Dog Rescue
https://www.icaredogrescue.org
I.C.A.R.E. (Into Canine Adoption, Rehabilitation, and Education) Dog Rescue is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, all-breed, no-kill dog rescue organization. We rescue dogs from shelters at risk of being euthanized as well as abandoned, abused, and stray dogs.
Meals on Wheels/multiple locations
Food Delivery Service to Senior Citizens and Elderly www.mowaa.org
Modjeska Ranch Rescue/Silverado
Assist in the Care of and Finding Homes for Neglected Animals
*SMCHS alumna
Teresa Jackson 714-608-3119
getpet@aol.com http://www.modjeskaranchrescue.org
Latino Health Access/Santa Ana
Tutoring; Community Health Awareness Programs 714-542-7792 ext. 3164
Loaves and Fishes/Santa Ana
Providing food at Homeless Shelter
Ms. Maria Dzida
714-542-4411
Pretend CIty
https://www.pretendcity.org/volunteer-or-intern/
Pretend City Children’s Museum is designed for children to learn how the world works while engaging their curiosities and imaginations. The Museum is a child-size interconnected city that balances rich educational learning experiences with boundless fun, and where children can try on real-world roles and let their creativity rule.
Orange Coast Interfaith Shelter
Feeding the Poor; Mentoring/Tutoring Youth
Corrine Beanes 949-245-6192
cbeanes@ocinterfaithshelter.org www.ocinterfaithshelter
Orange County Rescue Mission
The men, women and children who enter the gates of the Orange County Rescue Mission come from many walks of life and are all wounded in different ways. Some are highly educated, many are survivors of abuse, addiction and abandonment. None of these people ever imagined they’d be homeless and they all need our help.
RAD Camp/Orange
Camp for Those with Disabilities
camp@radcamp.org
www.RADcamp.org
Stemup4Youth
http://www.stemup4youth.org
Our mission is to inspire the next generations, especially the underserved population, to pursue the elements of S.T.E.M. by bringing them hands-on S.T.E.M. activities.
Shea Center
https://www.sheacenter.org/volunteer/volunteer-with-us/
Shea Center volunteers make a difference by willingly offering their time, talent and treasure. Serving from the heart, they are readily rewarded by the smiles and daily accomplishments of their riders.
Silverado Senior Living of SJC/San Juan Capistrano
Working with People with Alzheimer's
*Training offered
Linda Szemenyei 949-240-0550 lszemenyei@silveradosenior.com
Solar Decathlon
https://www.solardecathlon.gov/about-volunteers.html
The U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon® is a collegiate competition that has inspired thousands of students worldwide to enter the clean energy workforce since its inception in 2002. Today, the 10 contests that are the foundation of Solar Decathlon challenge students to design and build high-performance, low-carbon buildings that mitigate climate change and improve our quality of life through greater affordability,
Special Camp for Special Kids
Camp Counselor for Special Kids
Ms. Lindsay Eres 949-661-0108 ext. 699
www.specialcamp.org
Special Olympics of Southern California
Outreach and Sporting Events for the Disabled
Ms. Jennifer Mills 714-597-6983
jmills@sosc.org http://www.sosc.org/volunteer
Volunteer Match
https://www.volunteermatch.org/
VolunteerMatch is the most effective way to find community service opportunities near you
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Virtual Volunteering Opportunities
UPchieve: Math tutoring is an area in need of volunteer academic coaches to help low-income high school students. In response to COVID-19, UPchieve is giving Title 1 schools free access to its platform to help connect students with live academic support. Learn how you can volunteer!
Translators without Borders: Volunteer to translate.
A Million Thanks or Operation Stars and Stripes: Write letters of support to our Troops.
Be My Eyes: Lend your eyes to solve tasks for blind and low vision people.
Zooniverse: Study authentic objects of interest gathered by researchers, like images of faraway galaxies, historical records and diaries, or videos of animals in their natural habitat and assist researchers in many ways.
Project Linus or Binky Patrol: Make or sew emotional support blankets.
Project Gutenberg: Proofread ebooks.
Smithsonian: Be a digital volunteer and transcribe documents.
Warm Up America: Crochet or knit afghan squares that will help build blankets for both babies and adults.
Chemo Angels: Apply Send a note or letter once a week to someone undergoing chemotherapy.
Cards For Hospitalized Kids: Send handmade messages of hope, joy and love to hospitalized kids throughout America.
Operation Warm Wishes or OWW, is dedicated to helping and serving the homeless, troubled youths, struggling families, Veterans and senior citizens in need throughout Orange County, CA and the world.