Opportunities From: VolunteerSLO.org

Special Olympics San Luis Obispo County is in need of a EMT or nurse to be present at local tournaments. We will always have an ambulance on standby but we would like to have someone there to perform basic first aid. Listed below are the dates that we are in need with the location of the tournament.

April 11, 2015 Basketball tournament- San Luis Obispo High School 9am-4pm

May 1, 2015 Spring Regional Games- Cuesta College 9am-1:30pm (we have a doctor onsite that day but with 450 athletes, 600 volunteers, and family members you can image having more would be nice)

May 16, 2015 Golf tournament- Sea Pines golf resort 7:30am-1:30pm

May 30, 2015 Bocce Tournament- Meadow Park San Luis Obispo 9am-2:30pm

Volunteer Driver Description:

The American Cancer Society Road To Recovery program provides free rides for cancer patients to and from treatment. This program is made possible by volunteers who lend their time, personal vehicles, and compassion to patients who have no other way of getting to treatment.

Drivers must:

-              Own a safe and reliable vehicle

-              Be 18 to 84 years’ young

-              Have a current, valid driver’s license

-              Provide proof of automobile insurance

-              Have a good driving record

-              Be available weekdays

-              Complete an online volunteer training

If you have a few spare hours each month and want to help cancer patients get to the treatments they need, visit www.cancer.org/drive or call 1-800-227-2345.

Great for volunteers interested in:

Helpful Skills

Point of Contact:

www.cancer.org/drive

800-227-2345

The Child Development Resource Center of the Central Coast (CDRC) is a nonprofit organization and community program that provides educational and therapeutic programs focus on protecting children through our commitment to heal, support and strengthen families in need within San Luis Obispo County. CDRC welcomes you to visit and volunteer at our facility! The Center provides services to children 2 years through 5 years of age or until entry into kindergarten.

The best hours to observe/volunteer are between 7:30 -12:30am & 2:45-5:30pm

The following volunteer opportunities are available:
• Read to the children on a one-on-one basis or as a group
• Interact with children on the play yard, in the sandbox, or in the water tables
• Climb, run, or play outdoor games with the children
• Go on walks around the campus with the children & staff members
• Help to care for the animals in the center
• Help to care for a garden
• Disinfect and clean children’s equipment
• Help prep activities
• Be involved in everyday classroom activities

While volunteering, you can learn more about child development training and potential employment opportunities. Volunteers may choose to give a few hours of time each month, a few hours of time each day or may volunteer every week.

Thank you for your interest in volunteering with UCP of SLO! We are always in need of volunteers to help facilitate, chaperone and support adults with disabilities during recreational outings in San Luis Obispo County. Our main goal is to provide leisure activities for people with developmental disabilities in our community while having lots of fun!  Lunch and event fees are included for all volunteers!

Leisure Clubs are supervised excursions and activities in the local community once a month on Saturdays for adults with developmental disabilities.

Jun 12, 2021: Movie at Galaxy Theatre, Atascadero

Aug 1, 2021: SLO Blues Baseball

Sept 18, 2021: Fall BBQ

Oct 30, 2021: Halloween Party 

Nov 20, 2021: Activity TBD

Dec 18, 2021: Christmas Party

CIP Tours are supervised 2 or 3 day vacations for adults with disabilities.

Jul 17-18, 2021: Monterey, CA

Aug 14-16, 2021: Santa Barbara, CA

Sept 11-13, 2021: LA Dodgers Game

Nov 13-15, 2021: Disneyland

Dec 4-5, 2021: Solvang/Chumash

Access Support Network provides services to people living with HIV, AIDS and Hep C. We are in need of one or two people who can dedicate a few hours each week to helping out with some administrative tasks. We primarily need filing, but on occasion need someone to help with copying, cutting, and faxing. 

This is a great opportunity for college students wanting to get some experience as it looks good on a resume and is completely flexible.  

Please contact Volunteer Coordinator at dcummings@asn.org for more information.  

Bike SLO County's Bike Valet (bike parking service) parks bikes year-round at every Thursday Farmers Market and we would love your help! 

If you've never done bike valet before, don't worry, it's easy! Riders give you their bikes, you give them a claim ticket, they give it back when they return and you give them their bike back. You can watch out short 1 minute video on youtube to see how it's done: https://youtu.be/xKnje5wCQPQ

Meet up at the corner of Morro and Higuera, in the street next to the Apple Store.

We have two shifts, an early shift and a late shift. 

Early Shift: 5:30 PM - 7:15 PM

Late Shift:  7:15 PM - 9:00 PM

Growing Grounds Farm is a 7-acre wholesale farm and nursery providing horticultural therapy, vocational rehabilitation, and socialization opportunities for adults with severe mental illness.

"Nurturing plants and people"

Growing Grounds Farm relies on the efforts of a broad spectrum of community volunteers for the completion of large projects and ongoing maintenance. There are many ways to volunteer at Growing Grounds Farm from one time spur of the moment efforts to ongoing long-term volunteering!

The nursery is located at 3740 Orcutt Road in San Luis Obispo and we welcome volunteers on a drop in basis Tuesday through Friday between 10 AM and 1 PM. For volunteering during this time frame, all you need do is show up prepared to work (long pants, closed-toed shoes, face mask) and sign an Oath of Confidentiality as you will be working alongside TMHA clients. We also recommend you bring water and sunscreen as needed.

If your schedule doesn't allow for volunteering during these regular hours, please let me know and we can work together to arrange something that fits your availability and volunteering goals.

If you are interested in volunteering (as an individual or as a group), please contact Growing Grounds at (805)-543-6071

See the Growing Grounds website for more information!

This workgroup is comprised of community members, researchers, marketers, etc. who come together to discuss a plan of action for ensuring that e-cigarettes and flavored tobacco don't contribute to nicotine addiction in youth.

We are looking for more community members to join and add their perspective on the issue of e-cigarettes and flavored tobacco: middle/high school & college students, medical professionals, educators, business people, and all others are encouraged to join!

Come volunteer with your local blood bank and start driving for us!

As transportation volunteers, you will be responsible for traveling throughout our service area to transport blood products and supplies to and from mobile blood drives, hospitals, and donation centers. Your help will ensure timely distribution of blood products and supplies, which is vital for saving lives.

Volunteer Role Description:

Qualifications

Required Training

If you are interested or have any questions, please reach out directly to me.

Thank you for your continued support.

Karen Arellano

Volunteer Services Coordinator

South Division

c 325-223-7511

Because of you, life doesn’t stop.

Donate blood.

Come volunteer with your local blood bank and start driving for us!

As transportation volunteers, you will be responsible for traveling throughout our service area to transport blood products and supplies to and from mobile blood drives, hospitals, and donation centers. Your help will ensure timely distribution of blood products and supplies, which is vital for saving lives.

Volunteer Role Description:

Qualifications

Required Training

If you are interested or have any questions, please reach out directly to me.

Thank you for your continued support.

Karen Arellano

Volunteer Services Coordinator

South Division

c 325-223-7511

Because of you, life doesn’t stop.

Donate blood.

Come volunteer with your local blood bank and start driving for us!

As transportation volunteers, you will be responsible for traveling throughout our service area to transport blood products and supplies to and from mobile blood drives, hospitals, and donation centers. Your help will ensure timely distribution of blood products and supplies, which is vital for saving lives.

Volunteer Role Description:

Qualifications

Required Training

If you are interested or have any questions, please reach out directly to me.

Thank you for your continued support.

Karen Arellano

Volunteer Services Coordinator

South Division

c 325-223-7511

Because of you, life doesn’t stop.

Donate blood.

Do you have an interest in improving the health, academic success, and wellbeing of elementary school students? One Cool Earth is a nonprofit in SLO County creating school garden programs that power healthy, happy and smart youth. We believe every child deserves a place to grow.

The Garden Educator Assistant will work with students and assist a One Cool Earth’s Garden Educator with preparing and teaching lessons in school gardens. They will also perform garden maintenance tasks in the garden. The position would be well-suited for someone who enjoys working with children and has a background knowledge or strong interest in gardening, education, nutrition, biology, and/or natural resource management.

Responsibilities will include assisting One Cool Earth staff to:

Stand Strong's 24-hour Crisis Line is staffed by volunteers after normal business hours.

Duties of this position include: carrying a cell phone to respond to incoming crisis calls after normal business hours or on weekends and holidays, actively listening to women and men in crisis, answering questions regarding Stand Strong's services, and connecting victims to the shelter when required.

Click here to apply online.

Please note: Volunteer opportunities involving client contact require completion of a state-mandated 40-hour training (the next one is in January, see below for dates). This in-depth training covers the dynamics of intimate partner violence, teaches crisis counseling skills, and introduces the new volunteer to the Women’s Shelter Program. Upon completion of the training, you receive certification as a Domestic Violence Peer Counselor.

A valid driver’s license and background check clearance are required to participate in this volunteer program.

For more details about this volunteer position, please call our Outreach and Volunteer Department at (805) 781-6401 x 225 or email mwhite@standstrongnow.org.

Check for ongoing frequent opportunities at http://centralcoastautismspectrumcenter.volunteerlocal.com

Most are ages 16 and up.  Looking for mature, social, energetic and outgoing people.  

The Sheriff's Auxiliary Volunteer Patrol was established to assist the San Luis Obispo County Sheriff's Office in meeting its law enforcement mission. Citizen volunteers trained in a variety of law enforcement topics, such as observation skills, radio procedures and first-aid provide supplemental patrol in our neighborhoods and business districts. These volunteers act as additional sets of "eyes and ears" in an effort to identify crime problems in our community as well as increase public safety.

Aside from patrolling the streets, auxiliary patrol members attend neighborhood watch meetings, perform vacation house checks and assist in educating the public in crime prevention. The Sheriff's Auxiliary Volunteer Patrol is a partnership between law enforcement and the public and serves to increase the impact that the Sheriff's Office has in preserving our high quality of life in San Luis Obispo County.

To volunteer with the Sheriff's Auxiliary Volunteer Patrol, please call (805) 781-4483.

Does smoking in our outdoor areas bother you?  If yes, please join our "Don't Hold Your Breath" team.  We meet once a month and plan how we can help adopt more comprehensive no smoking laws in our County.  For more information and to join our team, contact Nasseem Rouhani at nrouhani@co.slo.ca.us and/or 805-781-4945.

If you like getting crafty, this is an amazing opportunity to add some art to school gardens! We are always in need of painted garden signs, birdhouses, insect hotels, etc. This is an independent position completed from home suitable for all ages. We are open to all kinds of ideas! 

Do you know what G.I.R.L. stands for? If you ask us, it's Go-Getter, Innovator, Risk-Taker, and Leader. These are the qualities that we want to instill in our girls so they grow up confident, caring, independent, and forward-thinking! BUT, they need leaders and role models to get them there. That's where you come in. 

We need troop leaders that want to inspire, educate, lead, and empower the next generation of leaders. We provide training, support, and tons of program and planning resources for you to help guide your girls to success.

Girl Scout Troop Leaders are the backbone of our organization! These are the premier role models and doers of our community. 

We have troops forming in every corner of SLO county! Wherever you are, there are Girl Scouts near you that would love to meet a role model like you. 

As a troop leader, we'll help you to plan and host 1-4 meetings per month for your Girl Scouts (depending on availability and age level-- every troop is different!). Plus, every troop has at least two leaders, so you'll never be alone or overwhelmed. 

The four pillars of Girl Scouts are: STEM, Life Skills, Entrepreneurship, and Outdoors.

If this sounds like a fit for you, please reach out to us and/or visit our website for more information (and to register). girlscoutsccc.org

ASN is looking for someone to do light housekeeping one day per week for about 1 - 2 hours. We are still figuring out the time and day of the week.

Housekeeping would include: folding laundry, cleaning kitchen, cleaning bathroom, maintaining kitty litter box, etc. 

Contact Derek Cummings if interested at dcummings@asn.org or 805-781-3660.

ASN is need of a volunteer who can dedicate their time once a week on Mondays to transport a client to and from a medical appointment. 

Client lives in South County and and has their appointments in SLO. 

Please contact Derek Cummings at dcummings@asn.org or 805-781-3660 for more information. 

The County of San Luis Obispo Public Health Department's Community Wellness Team is looking for volunteers to assist Health Educators in the '19-'20 school year. Volunteers will aide in classroom nutrition education, food activities, and garden-based education in Elementary Schools.

If you are interested, please email krutland@co.slo.ca.us with your availability during regular school hours, and a resume. 

Central Coast State Parks Association is looking for new board members...maybe that's you!

CCSPA, in partnership with California State Parks, promotes public awareness and stewardship of our natural resources and cultural heritage, now and for future generations. As a cooperative association, we financially support interpretation, education, and volunteer efforts in CA State Parks along the Central Coast.

Have you visited the Monarch Butterfly Grove in Pismo Beach? Taken a stroll through the Spooner Ranch House at Montaña de Oro State Park? Attended a Mind Walks seminar in Morro Bay or explored the exhibits at the Museum of Natural History in Morro Bay State Park? These are all places and programs that we support, and we’d love more help!

Board members must have a passion for the education, interpretation, and conservation of our State Parks. We meet once a month in San Luis Obispo, and look for board involvement in a variety of events and programs throughout the year. We encourage ongoing learning and skills-building in our board members by supporting board member attendance at Spokes' training sessions. Board positions have two year terms, renewable for a maximum of three consecutive terms.

Currently, we are seeking community members with the following skills, attributes, or experience:

If you have any of the skills or experience listed above and are interested in learning more about CCSPA and exploring this opportunity, please contact Kristin Howland, Executive Director, ed@centralcoastparks.org, 805-548-0391.

Thank you for supporting our CA State Parks!

The Gala Pride and Diversity Center has a great new Wordpress website. We can do simple updates but need to add more pages, resources, and other things. We are looking for someone who can volunteer time and has the necessary skills to help us keep the community informed.

During times of COVID-19 it is vital we stay updated, and we are extremely grateful for your consideration!

Some of our members are ready to go out into the community on Connections Trips - small groups of 1-3 people with a UCP driver and volunteer to go on hikes, kayaking, shopping, or just out for a ride to get out of the house.

Members choose a lunch spot, and can choose a safe & socially distanced activity in SLO County. 

Lunch is included for volunteers and drivers. Temperature checks and masks are required for each person. 

Each Monday, UCP hosts UCP Friends Hour, a virtual opportunity for members to socialize. 

We will have our staff on the Zoom to talk about planning trips into the community after the Covid-19 crisis, fun things to do at home and visit. 

The Friends Hour is for our members, their families and their support staff.  It will be a fun hour, but UCP also wants to hear how we can support members and their families during this difficult time.  

One of the ways Spokes guides and supports nonprofit organizations is by providing advice and counsel from experienced mentors. After orientation, you'll be matched with a nonprofit leader and/or organization that has requested coaching or consultation from someone with your particular skill set and experience. If you like to teach, you might also lead workshops or facilitate roundtables. Although the bulk of our work is done virtually, there may be occasional opportunities for face-to-face work with a client.

A few examples of what you might do:

You are also welcome to suggest other work based on your interests and experience!

GALA Pride and Diversity Center offers LGBTQIA+ youth a safe place to be on Tuesdays and Thursdays 6:00 to 8:00pm. Thursday's Q Youth Group is for any  LGBTQIA+ identified youth. 2nd and 4th Tuesdays' Trans* Youth Group is for trans* identified youth.

Facilitators Apply, have a Background check, complete a training, and facilitate a 2-hour group at least once per month.

Copy paste the following google form link to apply:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScuOcQVrmxBye_6qbetA_rDpPRjUrzWDI1FAfe1DZUEQVSWPQ/viewform?usp=sf_link

Would you like to make a difference in someone's life through peer mentorship? We match adults recently released from incarceration with volunteer mentors who can engage in positive activities and assist the mentee in their transition for one year. If you are interested in being a mentor, fill out a Volunteer Application HERE. 

Would you like to make a difference in someone's life through peer mentorship? We match adults recently released from incarceration with volunteer mentors who can engage in positive activities and assist the mentee in their transition for one year. If you are interested in being a mentor, fill out a Volunteer Application HERE.

Would you like to make a difference in someone's life through peer mentorship? We match adults recently released from incarceration with volunteer mentors who can engage in positive activities and assist the mentee in their transition for one year. If you are interested in being a mentor, fill out a Volunteer Application HERE.

We are looking for someone to assist with updating our social media sites and increasing the activity. We are currently active on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn. If you have experience with these platforms and are hoping to volunteer, please reach out! 

If you are a Clinically Licensed Behavioral Health Practitioner, we have an incredible volunteer opportunity that allows mental health professionals to make a difference in their military community!

The Red Cross teaches resiliency skills through three impactful programs—Coping with Deployments, Reconnection Workshops, and Mind-Body Workshops. The programs provide tools to address the challenges and stress of military life and reintegration with family and community.

All resiliency programs are confidential and led by licensed mental health professionals with additional Red Cross training.

Eligibility Requirement: Master’s level or higher mental health professional with independent, clinical and unencumbered license in one of the following disciplines: Psychiatry, Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, School Counseling/Psychology; Nursing (APN or CS in Mental Health area; RN’s who are board certified in Psy/MH).

Note: To be eligible, you must have an independent license and not be under clinical supervision.

The Red Cross leverages a network of more than 17,000 volunteers to deliver services at Red Cross offices in communities across the country and on more than 100 military installations around the world — including Djibouti, Romania, Poland, Iraq, Kuwait, and right in our backyards at Lemoore Naval Air Station, Camp Roberts, Vandenberg Air Force, and Naval Base Ventura County.

Does this opportunity sound like a good fit? Then please visit https://volunteerconnection.redcross.org/?nd=lead&a=74703&h=158&p=1359660 to start your Red Cross journey today!

Disaster Action Team Member
Respond to local disaster scenes to meet the needs of those affected by disasters such as providing shelter and food and other Red Cross services.

Most of the 60,000 emergencies that the Red Cross responds to each year are local, personal disasters like home fires. They may not make the news, but we know they are just as devastating to the families affected. Trained and available, Disaster Action Team volunteers are ready to respond to these emergencies, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. From offering a shoulder to cry on, to meeting any immediate needs for shelter or supplies, to connecting people with long term recovery services, our volunteers ensure that families don’t have to face tough times alone.

Disaster Action Team volunteers help local families cope with emergencies.

Home fires and other disasters can occur any time, any place. As a Disaster Action Team volunteer, you’ll provide emotional support, financial assistance, and information to help families begin the process of recovery. After your initial training, your shifts will include responding to emergencies within 2 hours, night or day, rain or shine, either on the scene or coordinating remotely to provide immediate compassion and care. With experience and further training you can take on leadership and response coordination roles to have a wider impact. At the same time, you’ll be developing skills that you may choose to apply to larger-scale disaster response efforts with the Red Cross.

REQUIRED TRAINING
(all training provided by Red Cross)
* Orientation to the American Red Cross
* On the job Disaster Services Training, Psychological First Aid, and others
* Able to respond reliably when scheduled to be on call
* Must have a valid driver's license and/or a timely, reliable way to get to the scene

Ready to Make a Difference? Here's How to Get Started!

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This position supports the Regional Disaster department. Ensures timely activation and monitoring of local and regional Disaster Action Team (DAT) responses. The Duty Officer supports the DAT program at the chapter level.

Visit https://volunteerconnection.redcross.org/?nd=lead&a=74703&h=158&p=1359660 and start your Red Cross Volunteer journey today!

This virtual role provides follow-up and recovery planning services for individuals and households following home fires or disasters, including referrals. Caseworkers make initial contact with the client within 48 hours of the disaster. Work with clients to get connected with resources. All training is provided.

Visit https://volunteerconnection.redcross.org/?nd=lead&a=74703&h=158&p=1359660 and start your Red Cross Volunteer journey today!

Exercise your networking, organizational, and people skills to help United Way of SLO County effectively build relationships as well as identifying corporate and other partners that support our work of early childhood education and financial literacy/stability.  Our Resource Development Committee meets once a month in-person and/or online.

Become a Food Angel! We are always in need of volunteer drivers and meal site volunteers. 

We couldn’t do what we do without the 350+ volunteers that selflessly serve seniors throughout SLO County. See what a rewarding experience helping seniors in your area can be for you.

Are you looking for a special, meaningful way to spend some of your time? Brighten the lives of seniors in our community by delivering meals for home bound seniors. 

Meals That Connect welcomes volunteers Monday through Friday. Hours vary depending on the work you choose, but we mainly need help between 9:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. (No nights or weekends are available) Please fill out the volunteer form on our website to get started!

https://mealsthatconnect.org/get-involved/#volunteer

Become a Food Angel! We are always in need of volunteer drivers and meal site volunteers. 

We couldn’t do what we do without the 350+ volunteers that selflessly serve seniors throughout SLO County. See what a rewarding experience helping seniors in your area can be for you.

Are you looking for a special, meaningful way to spend some of your time? Brighten the lives of seniors in our community by preparing food and serving meals in one of our 9 dining sites.

Meals That Connect welcomes volunteers Monday through Friday. Hours vary depending on the work you choose, but we mainly need help between 8:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. (No nights or weekends are available) Please fill out the volunteer form on our website to get started!

https://mealsthatconnect.org/get-involved/#volunteer

Volunteer
Hours Per Month: 8-10

Responsible for overseeing communications with the media, including preparing
articles, press releases, and maintaining a media relations strategy. Cultivates and
manages relationships with media contacts. The ideal candidate will have experience in
a wide range of PR functions, as well as positive relationships with media professionals
within our community.

Primary Objectives
● Develop and implement a media relations strategy focused on high-level
placements in print, broadcast, and online channels to increase company
visibility
● Build connections with key media organizations and journalists through a mix of
traditional, digital, and social channels
● Ensure that our PR efforts serve immediate and long-term goals of the SLOCC
and its programs
● Forecast news cycles and identify areas of trending public interest both locally
and nationally
Position Responsibilities
● Prepare articles and press releases for the media.
● Ensure the Organization or SLOCC protects and promotes its image in a proper,
coordinated, and consistent manner.
● Cultivate and enhance collaborative working relationships within the press and
publicity community.
● Manage the flow of news about the organization to the media.
● Gather and disseminate timely information to press and staff.
● Optimize communication systems to enhance consistency of communication.
● Develop relationships with national and regional press contacts to ensure the
organization or SLOCC’s reputation is promoted and to deflect criticism.
● Engage with marketing team to ensure that PR campaigns align with strategic
goals, current and future priorities

Required skills and qualifications
● Experience in public relations with a company or non-profit organization
● Exceptional writing and editing skills
● Knowledge and understanding of traditional and digital channels
● Excellent communication and organizational skills
Preferred skills and qualifications
● Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in public relations, marketing, or advertising
● Established relationships with media organizations and journalists
● Familiarity with content management systems (CMS)

Applications can be submitted by going to: https://forms.gle/sTVxy7QZuwygVWAC8

Our Vision and Mission: The SLO Climate Coalition is a community organization committed to
creating a vibrant, just, and climate-resilient Central Coast. Its mission is to bring together
community expertise, creativity, and resources to champion high impact regional climate
solutions that inspire other communities to do the same. For more information about the SLO
Climate Coalition please visit our website at https://carbonfreeslo.org/

We are searching for an experienced event planner to
help manage our events. The ideal candidate is
passionate, creative, detail oriented and organized. The
event planner oversees all aspects of event planning
and management and ensures all of the logistics of the
event run smoothly. Responsibilities for the Event
Planner include, find prospective sites for the events
and work with site personnel on event details, and
preparing and executing a detailed outline of the event
needs.

RESPONSIBILITIES
● Plan and facilitate logistics for all events, including venue preparation and take down,
catering and entertainment set up, décor, and anything else needed to ensure the
event’s success
● Ability to delegate event planning tasks to other volunteers where necessary
● Troubleshoot and handle any issues that arrive on event day

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
● Excellent organizational skills, including multitasking, time management, and attention
to detail
● Strong communication skills
● Effective time management skills and the ability to prioritize a large volume of tasks
● Self motivation, enthusiasm, and a willingness to learn
Our ideal candidate would be organized, an effective communicator, a connector, have
an available and flexible schedule, be a self-starter and a self-manager, and have basic
knowledge of climate change and climate action practices.

Applications can be submitted by going to: https://forms.gle/sTVxy7QZuwygVWAC8

Our Vision and Mission:
The SLO Climate Coalition is a community organization committed to creating a
vibrant, just, and climate-resilient Central Coast. Its mission is to bring together
community expertise, creativity, and resources to champion high impact
regional climate solutions that inspire other communities to do the same.
For more information about the SLO Climate Coalition please visit our website at
https://carbonfreeslo.org/

**This is a Volunteer Position**

At the SLO Climate Coalition we are searching for an experienced
Photographer/Videographer to help document our events, meetings,
and gatherings via camera. We are looking for someone who can
blend technical skill and an artistic eye in encapsulating our content digitally and sharing it with
our community.

The Event Planner for the SLO Climate Coalition will be responsible for the following tasks:
● Photograph/film all events, meetings and gatherings
● Edit content to fulfill the needs of the coalition

Skills and Qualifications:
● Access/ownership of necessary equipment

Our Ideal candidate would have basic knowledge of climate change and climate action practices,
be a dynamic communicator, have a flexible schedule, be a self-starter and a self-manager.

Applications are due by and can be submitted to
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf1SOsvp7G4yrbWfaDsoLl0jMgLdFRz5pqex
HigMWGcR0PV8Q/viewform

Our Mission/Vision Statement:
The SLO Climate Coalition is a community organization committed to creating a vibrant, just,
and climate-resilient Central Coast. Its mission is to bring together community expertise,
creativity, and resources to champion high impact regional climate solutions that inspire other
communities to do the same.

For more information about the SLO Climate Coalition please visit our website at
https://carbonfreeslo.org/

(10-15 Hours Per Month)

We are looking for a knowledgeable, dynamic volunteer
Webinar Team Member to help organize, present and
support educational webinars for the SLO Climate
Coalition’s Uniting the Central Coast for Action (UCCA)
program. This program focuses on assessing the Central
Coast’s environmental needs while offering educational
and advocacy opportunities to our community. A
primary objective for this program is to produce four
informative webinars of interest to the greater Central Coast Community, elected officials, and
climate activists over the period of one year. This position reports to the UCCA program
manager.

RESPONSIBILITIES Can include:
● Research and propose compelling and authentic environmental justice-related topics for
quarterly webinars
● Attend weekly team meetings to plan webinar topics, goals and set deadlines
● Identify, recruit and schedule expert speakers aligned with assigned climate action
topics.
● Collaborate with communication and marketing operations to ensure the successful
promotion of all webinars
● Assist in overseeing webinar booking, registration and attendance tracking process
● Host or moderate live webinars and virtual training sessions
● Support management with logistics for assigned webinars, including collaborating with
IT operations for technical support
● Interact with participants and respond to questions and concerns regarding presentation
topics via email, social media, in person and other communication methods
● Solicit and evaluate feedback on webinars to continue to improve quality and relevancy.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
● High School Diploma or equivalent
● Excellent organizational skills, including multitasking, time management and attention to
detail
● Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including ability to engage audiences
in discussion of relevant topics
● Self-motivated, pro-active attitude and willingness to learn
● 1 Year of public speaking experience preferred (Not Required)
Our ideal candidate would be organized, an effective communicator, a connector, have
an available and flexible schedule, enjoys working on teams, and have basic
knowledge of climate change and climate action practices.

Applications can be submitted by going to: https://forms.gle/sTVxy7QZuwygVWAC8

Our Vision and Mission:
The SLO Climate Coalition is a community organization committed to creating a
vibrant, just, and climate-resilient Central Coast. Its mission is to bring together
community expertise, creativity, and resources to champion high impact
regional climate solutions that inspire other communities to do the same.
For more information about the

As a CCSPA volunteer, you will sign up for shifts via Better Impact (online or in-app).
Volunteer hours accrued with CCSPA are reported to State Park Volunteer Coordinators as
part of their Volunteers in Parks (VIP) Program.
As a CCSPA volunteer you must have knowledge of and/or be able to perform the
following duties:
● Must have a basic knowledge of and be comfortable operating technology
● Must be willing to be trained on Square Point of Sale (POS) system, data entry and
other computer associated tasks.
● Must be accountable, honest, and adhere to cash handling policy.
● Must attend 30 minute training with State Park Staff at the location in which you
will be working.
Retail Operations Volunteer will help at one or more of the following store locations 
● Museum of Natural History, Morro Bay State Park
● Spooner Ranch House, Montaña de Oro State Park
● Monarch Mercantile Trailer, Pismo State Beach
● Oceano Dunes Visitor Center, Oceano Dunes State Campground
● E-Commerce Store, CCSPA Headquarters, San Luis Obispo
Daily Tasks
● Operate Square POS System
● Adhere to cash handling policy
● Provide excellent customer service
● Merchandise and restock inventory
Weekly Tasks
● Inventory (hands-on) assessment at each location
Assist Retail Operations Manager with the following ongoing tasks
● Participate in POS system training with CCSPA Staff
● Assist with POS training as CCSPA representative with new volunteers
● Assess inventory and communicate with Retail Operations Manager on anticipated
needs for the stores and record product discrepancies, or damage
● Process inventory and label new items as needed
● Update barcodes
● Assess POS Square issues and fixes, and relay to management
Attend and assist as needed with the following annual events
● Member events
● Open houses
● Special events
Work with Retail Operations Manager on the following larger projects
● Revision of the training and operations manual for each location
● Inventory update for all stores to Square
● Move locations from Square POS to Square for Retail
● Assist with set up and daily operations of the E-Commerce Store

Lumina Alliance is dedicated to supporting survivors of sexual and intimate partner violence on the Central Coast. Our committed, inspiring crisis line volunteers are the backbone of our work. As a CARE Counselor, you will have the opportunity to directly assist survivors and loved ones affected by sexual assault, sexual abuse, and intimate partner violence.

Crisis Support: Provide information, support & advocacy to survivors & loved ones on our after-hours hotline. Counselors start by believing survivors who call and empower them to make decisions based on their situation.
Accompaniments: Accompany survivors to law enforcement interviews & medical forensic exams.
Advocacy: Interact with partner agencies to advocate for survivors and their loved ones.
Emergency Shelter: Intake and transport clients into our emergency shelters, orienting them and providing support along the way.
Community Outreach: Staff information tables at community health fairs, farmer’s markets, and other events.

Qualifications to participate in training:
18 Years or Older.
Have a Social Security Number.
Pass a Live Scan background check.
Be willing to serve as a crisis counselor for a minimum 1-year term, taking at least three shifts per month.
Be patient, empathetic, and sensitive to clients’ diverse needs and backgrounds.
Have the ability (or willingness to learn) to communicate effectively with people in crisis and remain calm during crisis situations.
Must maintain complete client & shelter location confidentiality.
Bilingual (English/Spanish) language capabilities are preferred but not required.

Learn more at: luminaalliance.org/volunteer

Questions? Email volunteer@luminaalliance.org

Note: Do not sign up for this opportunity via this volunteerslo.org site, instead sign up as a volunteer at the Shower the People site.

On-site volunteers for Shower the People are trained for their particular roles (greeter, cleaner, driver, supervisor) on-site by experienced mentors.

But we occasionally want to offer additional training to volunteers that goes beyond this. Examples might include:

As the Continuing Education Director, you would:

We anticipate that there will likely be no more than one such training opportunity offered to our volunteers per quarter. But this is flexible.

Note: Do not sign up for this opportunity via this volunteerslo.org site, instead sign up as a volunteer at the Shower the People site.

Shower the People is one of several independent programs operating in California that offer showers to people experiencing homelessness.

There is great potential for us to improve our processes by learning from the successes and mistakes of other programs. However currently there is only very limited communication between these many programs.

As Sister Programs Liaison you would be responsible for establishing and maintaining lines of communication between Shower the People and its sister programs elsewhere in California.

We do not anticipate this being a job with a great deal of daily workload, but there may be times when we want to consult with the larger network of programs about questions like:

As Sister Programs Liaison you would be responsible for contacting representatives from these programs about questions like these (which you would get from the Shower the People operations committee or board of directors) and then summarizing the answers you receive for the use of our program.

You would also be responsible for fielding questions from these other programs to us, and forwarding them to members of our team who can best answer them.

We already have a good list of programs operating in California along with contact information, but you would also be responsible for maintaining this list as new programs appear, others fade away, or contact information changes.

If you are particularly ambitious (this is not a requirement of the position), you might also visit some of these sister program sites and report back to us about what you discover.

Note: Do not sign up for this opportunity via this volunteerslo.org site, instead sign up as a volunteer at the Shower the People site.

Shower the People is an all-volunteer organization, from top to bottom. We rely on volunteers to keep the program operating.

As our Volunteer Recruiting & Retention director, you find people in our community who want to commit to volunteer roles with Shower the People, and make sure our existing volunteers are happy and can use the full range of their talents with us.

More specifically, you:

Note: Do not sign up for this opportunity via this volunteerslo.org site, instead sign up as a volunteer at the Shower the People site.

The mission of Shower the People is to give people experiencing homelessness in our community a welcoming, safe, clean, and reliable place to shower. As such, we think of ourselves as being in the hospitality business.

To ensure that we are fulfilling our mission, we need to get feedback from those we serve. As the Guest Experience Advocate, you would interview Shower the People guests and potential guests to help identify their needs and learn about their experiences with us. Then you would report on your findings so as to help us improve our processes so we can be an ever more welcoming, safe, clean, and reliable place to shower.

In summary, you would:

Note: Do not sign up for this opportunity via this volunteerslo.org site, instead sign up as a volunteer at the Shower the People site.

As Marketing Director you will be responsible for designing and deploying ways to make sure everyone who can benefit from Shower the People's program is aware of it.

In brief, you will:

Position Overview:
We are seeking a detail-oriented, computer-savvy volunteer to help our nonprofit members identify potential funding opportunities. This role involves working closely with our members to understand their funding needs and using Foundation Directory Online (via our subscription) to research and compile relevant grant and funding prospects.

Key Responsibilities:

Connect with nonprofit members to understand their current funding priorities and goals.

Use Foundation Directory Online to research foundations, corporate giving programs, and other potential funding sources aligned with members’ needs.

Compile clear, organized reports or summaries of funding opportunities for member organizations.

Assist in maintaining accurate records of research and outreach efforts.

Qualifications:

Strong research and analytical skills.

Computer-savvy with proficiency in online tools and databases.

Excellent written and verbal communication.

Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects.

Experience using funder databases is preferred but not required.

Familiarity with nonprofits, grants, or fundraising is a plus—but not required.

We need your help to keep great books accessible to communities 24/7. Visit Little Free Libraries in your community to distribute books! 

We can suggest where to look for free or inexpensive books, or if you already have some, you can share those too. You can find book-sharing boxes near you using our world map or free mobile app. Volunteers over 18 anywhere in the U.S. where there are Little Free Libraries can register for this opportunity. 

Register on our website to get started. If it's your first time signing up with Team LFL, you will be prompted to create an account in our volunteer hub. Once you sign up, you will get access to tips & resources that you review independently online. Our Little Free Library staff can answer your questions by email. You can share books whenever it works for you.  

This is a great opportunity for solo volunteers looking for something flexible to fit their schedule, or for parents looking for a volunteer activity they can do with kids. 

Purpose: By keeping Little Free Libraries full of books, you are helping to build community, inspire readers, and expand book access. 

Responsibilities:

Time required: You set your own schedule. It could be a one-time project or a regular book distribution schedule.

How we can support you: We'll help you start with some online training, and we will suggest sources for books.

Qualifications:

Questions: You can contact the Community Engagement Manager to ask questions. 

Responsibilities may include cashiering, helping customers, pricing, organizing displays, donation intake/cleaning, and moving materials/furniture. No prior experience needed, although knowledge of home improvement is always a plus! Open 10am-5pm Tuesday-Saturday.

Greet guests with a smile as they enter our ReStore. Great opportunity for someone with mobility issues. Open 10am-5pm Tuesday-Saturday.

The County's Fall Prevention program is seeking at least one volunteer to help out with weekly classes, in-home assessments, and social group meetings. Duties may include gathering supplies for classes, making healthy recipes, assessing senior homes for fall risk factors, leading exercises, researching relevant news and topics, and facilitating discussions. This volunteer would work directly with the program's Health Education Specialist. 

Classes, assessments, and meetings are scheduled well in advance so the volunteer would have freedom to decide their own schedule and help out as they can, for as long as they wish. This position is unpaid.

Email hgleske@co.slo.ca.us or respond here if you’d like to volunteer!

Note: Do not sign up for shifts via this volunteerslo.org site, instead sign up as a volunteer at the Shower the People site and we will show you how to sign up for individual shifts.

The Greeter works on-site at one or more of the locations where Shower the People SLO operates. You will greet our guests, learn their needs, give them the supplies they need (e.g. underwear, socks, toothbrush/toothpaste, comb) from our supplies, and help us keep statistics about who our guests are. You also keep track of what order guests have signed up in, so you know who is next to shower.

It's important that you be hospitable and welcoming. Sometimes letting someone get something off their chest to a good listener is as important a service as giving them a shower, so you also need to be patient and sympathetic.

Notes

You don't have to commit to be there every Tuesday. We'll let you know how you can schedule which shifts you want to take.

Note: Do not sign up for shifts via this volunteerslo.org site, instead sign up as a volunteer at the Shower the People site and we will show you how to sign up for individual shifts.

The Greeter works on-site at one or more of the locations where Shower the People SLO operates. You will greet our guests, learn their needs, give them the supplies they need (e.g. underwear, socks, toothbrush/toothpaste, comb) from our supplies, and help us keep statistics about who our guests are. You also keep track of what order guests have signed up in, so you know who is next to shower.

It's important that you be hospitable and welcoming. Sometimes letting someone get something off their chest to a good listener is as important a service as giving them a shower, so you also need to be patient and sympathetic.

Notes:

You don't have to commit to be there every Thursday. We'll let you know how you can schedule which shifts you want to take.

Note: Do not sign up for shifts via this volunteerslo.org site, instead sign up as a volunteer at the Shower the People site and we will show you how to sign up for individual shifts.

The Shower Cleaner works on-site at one or more of the locations where Shower the People SLO operates. After one of our guests finishes using a shower, you will go in, spray things down with sanitizing solution, take out the trash, wipe down and dry down surfaces (including shower, sink, mirror, and toilet), and make sure everything is good for the next guest (shower curtain tucked in, fresh bathmat and towel ready). Then you let our Greeter know that the next guest can come in for their shower.

Notes:

You don't have to commit to be there every Tuesday. We'll let you know how you can schedule which shifts you want to take.

Note: Do not sign up for shifts via this volunteerslo.org site, instead sign up as a volunteer at the Shower the People site and we will show you how to sign up for individual shifts.

The Shower Cleaner works on-site at one or more of the locations where Shower the People SLO operates. After one of our guests finishes using a shower, you will go in, spray things down with sanitizing solution, take out the trash, wipe down and dry down surfaces (including shower, sink, mirror, and toilet), and make sure everything is good for the next guest (shower curtain tucked in, fresh bathmat and towel ready). Then you let our Greeter know that the next guest can come in for their shower.

Notes:

You don't have to commit to be there every Thursday. We'll let you know how you can schedule which shifts you want to take.

Note: Do not sign up for shifts via this volunteerslo.org site, instead sign up as a volunteer at the Shower the People site and we will show you how to sign up for individual shifts.

The Driver drives the van and shower trailer from the place where we park it between shifts to the site where we offer showers, and then returns it after the shift.

You set up the trailer on arrival—leveling it with jacks, chocking the wheels—and do some of the initial mechanical set-up, including getting the electrical system up and running, hooking up hoses or starting the water pump, and laying out a grey water disposal hose.

You do a little bookkeeping (keeping track of odometer readings and any mechanical issues).

After a roughly three-hour shift in which the trailer operates, giving showers to guests, you help shut it down and drive it back to our parking location where you secure it for the next driver.

Notes:

You don't have to commit to be there every Tuesday. We'll let you know how you can schedule which shifts you want to take.

Note: Do not sign up for shifts via this volunteerslo.org site, instead sign up as a volunteer at the Shower the People site and we will show you how to sign up for individual shifts.

The Driver drives the van and shower trailer from the place where we park it between shifts to the site where we offer showers, and then returns it after the shift.

You set up the trailer on arrival—leveling it with jacks, chocking the wheels—and do some of the initial mechanical set-up, including getting the electrical system up and running, hooking up hoses or starting the water pump, and laying out a grey water disposal hose.

You do a little bookkeeping (keeping track of odometer readings and any mechanical issues).

After a roughly three-hour shift in which the trailer operates, giving showers to guests, you help shut it down and drive it back to our parking location where you secure it for the next driver.

Notes:

You don't have to commit to be there every Thursday. We'll let you know how you can schedule which shifts you want to take.

You can make a difference. As a Central Coast Hotline volunteer, you will become a trained hotline call handler, helping to staff the County’s only 24/7 mental health hotline.

Central Coast Hotline is a valuable resource for the San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara Counties, supporting the work of local government and mental health service agencies and relieving call volume for the local 911 service by taking non-emergency and mental health crisis calls. We are an accredited crisis center, as evaluated by the American Association of Suicidology, which establishes and monitors the criteria for crisis lines in the U.S. 

We strive to reduce stigma, educate, and inform our community about mental illness – what it is and what it is not.

We may refer callers with other needs to 2-1-1, the universal three-digit dialing code operated locally by United Way. This is a free information and referral service that connects individuals and families with community resources.

For non-crisis calls, our callers may be referred to the California Peer Support WarmLine at 855-845-7415.

Compassionate and highly trained paraprofessional Crisis Line Specialist volunteers and staff based in Santa Luis Obispo, California are available around the clock to answer your calls. Every call is confidential. Staff and volunteers’ primary goal is to listen and to offer support and referrals to mental health resources in San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara Counties. We are happy to assist family members or friends who call on another’s behalf. Spanish-speaking Crisis Line Specialists and Language Line interpreter services are also available. Our Hotline is available 24/7.

Volunteer Crisis Line Specialists form the core of this service. Ranging in age from 18 to 80, they bring a diversity of experience and skills, and share a common interest in helping others. We are always in need of volunteers, so please contact us to “Be the Voice on the Other End of the Line.”

As a volunteer, you will be trained to help staff San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara Counties' only 24/7 suicide prevention and mental health resource hotline and will make a difference in the lives of youth, seniors, and families. Volunteers learn the skills required to provide emotional and mental health support, defuse crisis situations and assist in suicide prevention and intervention.

Requirements:

Find more information about Central Coast Hotline here or apply by filling out this application.

Join T-MHA's Project Team!

Sometimes we need volunteers when we least expect it. Prioritizing our clients often means we can fall behind on clerical work, preparing for events, and day to day duties. When these projects come up, we need someone to help us get everything in tip top shape--and fast! 

The simplest tasks can make the biggest impact on TMHA's day to day. Will you join our Project Team? 

When signing up for our Project Team, our Community Resource Coordinator will contact you to learn more about your availability/schedule. When these pesky projects pop up, we will contact you if the project timeline fits within your schedule. You will be under no obligation to participate in the project, but able to pick and choose from the opportunities sent your way. 

Opportunities include, but are not limited to: 

- Fundraising and marketing tasks

- Assistance with data entry, filing, and other clerical tasks

- Organizing of assorted spaces

-Assistance with light office cleaning

Think this volunteer role could be for you? Contact volunteer@t-mha.org or (805) 540-6564

Are you a licensed healthcare professional? Get prepared now to help people in disaster shelters.

The Red Cross needs thousands of volunteers to care for people when disasters strike.

What is this role?

We need volunteers who can work in emergency shelters to help assess people’s health and provide hands-on care in alignment with their professional licensure (RN and LPN/LVN). We also need volunteers who can provide care as delegated by a licensed nurse in shelters; this could include assisting with activities of daily living, personal assistance services, providing health education, and helping to replace medications, durable medical equipment, or consumable medical supplies.

Daily observation and health screening for COVID-19-like illness among shelter residents may also be required. We have both associate and supervisory-level opportunities available. If you are an RN, LPN, LVN, APRN, NP, EMT, paramedic, MD/DO, or PA with an active, current, and unencumbered license, this role is for you. Ancillary roles are available locally for Certified Nursing Assistants, Certified Home Health Aides, student nurses, and medical students. RNs supervise all clinical tasks.

Why is the role important?

Our wildfire shelter response teams are there to provide care and comfort to our communities while they are displaced during disasters. As wildfire season approaches, we have altered our response methods to abide by the guidelines established by our local public health departments and the CDC to best protect the safety of our clients, volunteers, and staff during COVID-19. Natural disasters can strike at any moment, and we are working to prepare our communities in case that happens.

Requirements:

Ready to Make a Difference? Here's How to Get Started!

Are you a licensed health care professional? Get prepared now to help people in disaster shelters.

Due to being in the midst of an active wildfire season and the complexities of COVID-19, the Red Cross needs thousands of volunteers to care for people when disasters strike.

What is this role?

We need volunteers who can work in emergency shelters to help assess people’s health and provide hands-on care in alignment with their professional licensure (RN and LPN/LVN). We also need volunteers who can provide care as delegated by a licensed nurse in shelters; this could include assisting with activities of daily living, personal assistance services, providing health education, and helping to replace medications, durable medical equipment, or consumable medical supplies.

Daily observation and health screening for COVID-19-like illness among shelter residents may also be required. We have both associate and supervisory level opportunities available. If you are an RN, LPN, LVN, APRN, NP, EMT, paramedic, MD/DO, or PA with an active, current, and unencumbered license, this is a role for you. Ancillary roles are available locally for Certified Nursing Assistants, Certified Home Health Aides, student nurses, and medical students. RNs supervise all clinical tasks.

Why is the role important?

Our wildfire shelter response teams are there to provide care and comfort to our communities while displaced during disasters. As wildfire season approaches, we have altered our response methods to abide by the guidelines established by our local public health departments and the CDC to best protect the safety of our clients, volunteers, and staff during COVID-19. Natural disasters can strike at any moment, and we are working to prepare our communities in case that happens.

Requirements:

Ready to Make a Difference? Here's How to Get Started!

Are you a licensed health care professional? Get prepared now to help people in disaster shelters.

Due to being in the midst of an active wildfire season and the complexities of COVID-19, the Red Cross needs thousands of volunteers to care for people when disasters strike.

What is this role?

We need volunteers who can work in emergency shelters to help assess people’s health and provide hands-on care in alignment with their professional licensure (RN and LPN/LVN). We also need volunteers who can provide care as delegated by a licensed nurse in shelters; this could include assisting with activities of daily living, personal assistance services, providing health education, and helping to replace medications, durable medical equipment, or consumable medical supplies.

Daily observation and health screening for COVID-19-like illness among shelter residents may also be required. We have both associate and supervisory level opportunities available. If you are an RN, LPN, LVN, APRN, NP, EMT, paramedic, MD/DO, or PA with an active, current, and unencumbered license, this is a role for you. Ancillary roles are available locally for Certified Nursing Assistants, Certified Home Health Aides, student nurses, and medical students. RNs supervise all clinical tasks.

Why is the role important?

Our wildfire shelter response teams are there to provide care and comfort to our communities while displaced during disasters. As wildfire season approaches, we have altered our response methods to abide by the guidelines established by our local public health departments and the CDC to best protect the safety of our clients, volunteers, and staff during COVID-19. Natural disasters can strike at any moment, and we are working to prepare our communities in case that happens.

Requirements:

Ready to Make a Difference? Here's How to Get Started!

Pick up donation at groceries stores. Assist with the front desk. 

Assist with pantry intake and service.

Stock shelves prior to distribution, Assist with the distribution, Assist with break down, clean up and re-stocking.

Are you interested in volunteering at one of the CA State Parks in San Luis Obispo County? Look no further! Our Sales Associate volunteers are located at Pismo Beach Monarch Grove, Montana De Oro Spooner Ranch House, and Morro Bay Museum of Natural History. T asks include operating Square's Point of Sale system, customer engagement, restocking, and inventory assessment. You must be comfortable with cash handling, operating technology, and attending 3 training shifts at the location you will volunteer at.

Hospice SLO County In-Home Volunteers Needed. Be a part of our team!

Hospice SLO County is looking for compassionate community members to become In-Home Volunteers! 

Since 1977, Hospice SLO County has depended on the generosity and time of volunteers who offer their voices for kindness, listen with ears of compassion, and open their hearts with love. Volunteers like you are the center of the free non-medical support services we provide to individuals and their loved ones throughout the county.

In-home volunteers provide 3-4 hours per week of service. They offer respite care for caregivers, practical assistance, transportation, emotional support, companionship, and comfort to individuals with a life-limiting illness and their families. They visit clients in their homes and long-term care facilities. 

Prerequisite: All interested community members must attend our comprehensive 18-hour In-Home Volunteer Training. We offer this training quarterly. 

In-Home Volunteer Training topics include:

Preregistration is required. Space is limited.

Each participant receives a comprehensive training binder. This training is a pre-requisite for other trainings offered by Hospice SLO County including End-of-Life Support and Community Grief Response.

Express your interest here: https://hospiceslo.org/volunteer/sign-up 

Since 1968 Community Counseling Center has been offering affordable, professional counseling for the economically disadvantaged with the aid of licensed and pre-licensed volunteer therapists. The agency has sites across San Luis Obispo County (SLO Headquarters, Paso Robles, Grover Beach, Cambria, Atascadero) and is always looking for new applicants. CCC is renowned as training institute for master's and doctoral level trainees and interns. Additionally, a strong network of licensed therapists buoys the program.  

Do you have amazing ideas, creativity, and a knack for design?  Bring your marketing and communication talents to United Way of SLO County’s Marketing Team!  Our Marketing Committee meets online once a month and is made up of a variety of folks who define our messaging and public image. 

Trap & Transport Cats:

This is one of our greatest needs!

Set the traps the evening before the vet appointments, the morning of the appointments, transport cats in the traps to the vet’s office. Give directions for ear tipping, testing and vaccination to the vet technician and leave carriers for the cats to recuperate in.

In the late afternoon, pickup the cats from the vets office and recuperate the cats in the carriers over night. If more appointments are set, go back to the trapping site that evening and set more traps. In the morning release the cats in the carriers and transport the new cats in the traps to the vet’s office. Keep repeating process until all the cats at the site are altered.

The Feline Network pays for all spay & neuter services, provides trap, cat carriers and food to bait the traps.  You provide your time and efforts :)

If two people work on this together, the process can be shared.  We have 2 retired men who live in the south county area who are trapping for us now.  We really need one or two trappers in the Morro Bay area and could always use more trappers in the 5 Cities areas.

This is a free service that the Feline Network provides to the community.

Foster Home Volunteers:

You provide your home, love and attention.

The Feline Network provides all of the food, cat litter, supplies, medical care and the final adoption.

This is a wonderful way to experience the fun of having kittens without the worry of the expense and the final adoption.

Kittens who are fostered in homes and not at a shelter are more well adjusted and easier to adopt into forever homes.

Kind-Hearted People Needed :)

The Feline Network is looking for an individual who can research and apply for Grants.

We will supply all of the necessary financial records and statistics needed for applications.

The Feline Network is a non-profit Humane Organization.

Volunteers generally needed Fri - Sun 12PM - 5PM

Bike Kitchen volunteers break down barriers to bicycle maintenance! Our goal is to greet everyone with a positive and friendly outlook to make them feel welcome.

All year long the Earth Day Alliance helps to educate and motivate the public to take action by posting articles, events and activities to our website and FB page.

Help with community outreach, the media and spreading the word about Earth Day 2019. 

Make every day Earth Day. Our individual actions today will effect the planet tomorrow. 

We are looking to expand our board. As part of our reorganization we would like to add 3 to 5 new board members.  We hold a monthly board meeting during Earth Day Season: November through June.  Board Members plan and coordinate each Earth Day Event. Each board member is to lead or work on one of the organizing committees.

The main purpose of the Earth Day Alliance is to put on an annual Earth Day Fair/Festival. We also attend other events when invited. We share the message of preservation, care and protection of the Earth through our website, social media and appearances at events. 

Earth Day is April 22. Our annual event is on or about that date each year. Admission to Earth Day is for all ages; admission is free.  The fair provides an opportunity for businesses, nonprofits, government agencies, schools, clubs, students and families to share their cause, message, product or program to protect and preserve the planet and to slow down climate change.

We are an all volunteer organization. We enlist volunteers to help us before and on the day of the event.

We are able to cover the cost to put on the fair through vendor fees, grants, and funds raised through the beverage booth.

We welcome people with organizing, grant writing and/or fundraising experience. 

Come join us and make a difference! Grassroots needs volunteers to staff our community food and clothing pantry. We serve upwards of 30 clients a day who walk in and sometimes receive their only meal of the day. You’re asked to keep things tidy, including hanging clothing, and above all be kind. Listening to someone’s story can be life impacting for all parties!

The Access Support Network is looking for insured, licensed drivers to be available to drive clients to medical and court appointments.

This is typically an infrequent, on-call type of volunteer opportunity that can be worked around your schedule.  Please contact the Volunteer Coordinator at dcummings@asn.org for more information. 

Dinner Servers:

• Arrive at 4:45pm to check in and finish setting up to serve the evening meal to families first and then the general population.
• Responsible for setting up food to be served, keeping aware of the portion sizes given by staff.
• Responsible for making sure extra meals are not wasted, and properly saved for those who would like seconds or who are arriving late.
• Responsible for working with staff to ensure an efficient serving experience for all.
• Ask staff if there are any “saver meals” for participants arriving late (1st check).

Shifts are Monday through Thursday 4:45pm to approximately 6:15pm.

Breakfast servers help with the most important meal of the day!

• Arrive at 7:45am, sign in on the Ipad, and begin set up (make coffee, retrieve supplies, prepare and set out breakfast foods).
• Responsible for checking expiration/best by dates, use food that is closest to its expiration date first.
• Responsible for monitoring breakfast items and replenishing as needed.
• Responsible for notifying staff when breakfast foods or supplies are needed for the next day.

Shift time is daily 7:45am to approximately 9:15am

Dinner Meal Prep Volunteer is located at 40 Prado Road in San Luis Obispo.

Arrival at 3:00pm, wash hands and add gloves and hair net.

Provide support to kitchen staff in preparation for dinner service

Help with any clean up that may be needed after dinner has been prepared (dishes, clean off surfaces that were used, put and organize supplies away)

Do you have an interest in clothing/fashion? The Clothing Closet needs volunteers on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday's from 1:00pm-2:30pm. This opportunity assists participants with shopping the closet for needed items of clothing or coordinating an interview outfit.

The 40 Prado Warming Center opens between November 1st-March 31st when the weather forecast includes rain or temperatures below 38* F. Volunteers are especially helpful on these nights, as we open up 40 Prado to more people to stay warm and dry throughout the night. Shifts available: 6:00pm - 9:00pm, 9:00pm - 12:00am, 12:00am - 3:00am, 3:00am - 6:00am Volunteers assist with the evening shift, set up cots, help clients check in and get settled and warm for the night, supervise sleeping areas, and help prepare the shelter for the next day. Volunteers can bring a book or work to keep busy while supervising sleeping clients. These shifts are a great opportunity for college students who have course required hours to complete.Hand out any linen, clean clothing, or food as needed.

The Warming Center also needs donations of the following items. Warming Center donations can be dropped off directly at 40 Prado Road.

The ideal candidate for this position is a friendly, outgoing individual who has compassion and empathy for those in life’s difficult situations and whose desire is to offer a warm smile and assistance to the clients. The Front Desk is the busy hub of the Prado Access Center.

Some of the duties the Front Desk Volunteers perform on a regular basis are as follows:

Shift times are 8:00am - 10:00am, 10:00pm - 12:00pm, 12:00pm - 2:00pm

Every year, SCORE volunteers help thousands of entrepreneurs start small businesses and achieve new levels of success in their existing businesses. Volunteering at SCORE is a way for you to give back to your community and connect with fellow business owners.

SCORE volunteers provide confidential business mentoring services. We also lead seminars and workshops to help small business owners meet their goals and achieve success. Some volunteers help expand outreach of SCORE through marketing and alliance building in our local communities. We provide subject matter expertise by industries and professional skills.

SCORE San Luis Obispo is looking for people with diverse backgrounds and experiences to serve in a variety of roles — from knowledgeable business mentors to local community outreach.

We are always looking for volunteers to help mentor our entrepreneurs.  If you are interested, please email us at slo@scorevolunteer.org.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of San Luis Obispo County is seeking creative and motivated Marketing Volunteers to support our efforts in promoting our mission of empowering youth through mentorship. Our Marketing Volunteers will assist in creating content, managing social media, and developing marketing strategies to engage our community and attract volunteers, donors, and partners. 

Key Responsibilities

- Content Creation: Develop engaging content for social media platforms, newsletters, and the organization’s website, including graphics, photos, videos, and written copy.

- Social Media Management: Assist in scheduling posts, monitoring engagement, and responding to comments/messages on platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and Twitter.

- Event Promotion: Support the promotion of fundraising events and programs through various marketing channels, including email campaigns and press releases.

- Graphic Design: Create visually appealing marketing materials such as flyers, brochures, and social media graphics using design tools like Canva or Adobe Creative Suite.

- Community Outreach: Promote our work through tabling at various events, including Farmers Market on Thursday evenings.

Qualifications:

- Strong writing and communication skills.

- Proficiency in social media platforms and content creation OR an interest in in-person outreach at tabling events. 

- Experience with graphic design tools (Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, etc.).

- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

- Passion for supporting youth empowerment and mentorship.

- Previous marketing experience is a plus but not required.

Time Commitment:

5-10 hours per week, with a flexible schedule

Benefits:

- Gain hands-on experience in marketing and communications.

- Contribute to a meaningful cause by supporting youth mentorship.

- Opportunity to expand your portfolio with real-world marketing projects.

- Work with a passionate and supportive team

We are seeking volunteer mentors to be matched with a child or youth in the community. The commitment is just 6 hours a month for at least one year and involves forming a meaningful relationship with a child or youth in your region who is facing adversity and whose parent/guardian has requested support. Mentors and children are strategically matched and professionally supported throughout the length of their relationship.

You can choose which age group you're interested in mentoring and provide us with all the details of your perfect match. Like hiking? Enjoy art projects? Play music? We'll find your ideal match. 

It takes a while to be matched - you'll go through a process of interviews and background checks - but it's worth the wait. Volunteer mentors in our programs get as much out of the process as our mentees do. 

One-to-one mentor relationships change children's lives for the better, forever!

Visit: www.slobigs.org or call: 805-781-3226 for more information.

“To advocate for every child’s birthright to a safe, nurturing, healthy, permanent family; and to help each child in developing his or her full potential.”

CASA volunteers advocate for the needs of infants, toddlers, children and young adults who have been abused or neglected. Volunteers develop a relationship with their assigned child/youth, gather information about the case and make recommendations to the juvenile court. Thirty-six hours of initial training is provided.

All interested community members are encouraged to attend an Information Session to learn more about CASA. CASA has a particular need to increase the number of male volunteers and bi-lingual, bi-cultural volunteers. Volunteers work 10 - 15 hours per month. 

Are you a great leader and communicator? Would you like to help your community? Use your leadership and communication skills as a Red Cross Community Volunteer Leader!

What is the role?

A Community Volunteer Leader is an experienced professional who works within their community to cultivate, manage, and steward external partnerships in order to connect their community to the Red Cross mission of preventing and alleviating human suffering. This position supports the Regional Communications and Public Affairs department. A Community Volunteer Leader (CVL) is a leadership volunteer who works in partnership with the Executive Director (or Regional Executive) with the primary goal of building capacity to deliver the local Red Cross mission. The CVL extends the reach of the Executive Director by serving as the face of the Red Cross in a geographic location.

Responsibilities

Qualifications:

TRAINING:

TIME REQUIREMENT:

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The American Red Cross is looking for community events team members to further our outreach efforts in the community. This role leads our engagement efforts with community partners to champion support in the community and represents the Red Cross at community events.
Visit https://volunteerconnection.redcross.org/?nd=lead&a=74703&h=158&p=1359660 and start your Red Cross Volunteer journey today as a member of our Community Events team!

Deliver community education programs using prepared training materials on topics related to Alzheimer’s disease, other dementias and memory loss as well as information for individuals and families impacted by the disease.

Serve as a liaison between the Alzheimer's Association and local faith groups and congregations by sharing information about Alzheimer’s disease, free resources offered through the Alzheimer’s Association, and the many ways to join our cause at local community and education events.

Committee members play a key role in the success of each event, from getting local companies involved to helping participants engage with our mission to planning the event experience.

Event volunteers help with event set up and clean up, day-of registration, sponsorship activation, route activities and more!

San Luis Obispo Walk to End Alzheimer's: Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024

Santa Maria Walk to End Alzheimer's: Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024

We are looking for volunteers to facilitate dementia caregiver support groups throughout San Luis Obispo County, particularly in:

- North County (Atascadero)
- Cambria
- 5 Cities
- San Luis Obispo
- Spanish speaking

This volunteer position facilitates support groups for caregivers of someone with any type of dementia.
After completing the training, we ask for a minimum of a one-year commitment of at least monthly meetings of the support group, participation in ongoing quarterly education and check-in's with the local Alzheimer's Association program manager.

Support groups typically meet monthly for 90 minutes.

Join us in making a difference at Avila Senior Living! We're seeking volunteers to help clean and brighten our doors and windows, creating a warm and welcoming environment for our senior residents. Together, we can bring a little extra sparkle to their day!

Join us in making a difference at Avila Senior Living! We're seeking volunteers to help clean and brighten our doors and windows, creating a warm and welcoming environment for our senior residents. Together, we can bring a little extra sparkle to their day!

Our 24-Hour Crisis & Information Line is staffed by volunteers after normal business hours, which are often critical hours for those in crisis.

Duties of this position include:

A valid driver’s license and background check clearance are required to participate in this volunteer program. For more details, please email our Volunteer Coordinator at tandreini@standstrongnow.org or call (805) 781-6401 x 214.

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These volunteer positions provide administrative experience in marketing, outreach, and/or finance.

Duties vary depending on placement and qualifications, but can include:

A valid driver’s license and background check clearance are required to participate in this volunteer program. For more details, please email our Volunteer Coordinator at tandreini@standstrongnow.org or call (805) 781-6401 x 214.

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Stand Strong provides on-site childcare while parents are in session with counselors or case managers. We have various childcare needs throughout the year, so this position varies depending on scheduling.

A valid driver’s license and background check clearance are required to participate in this volunteer program. For more details about this volunteer position, please email our Volunteer Coordinator at tandreini@standstrongnow.org or call (805) 781-6401 x 214.

Click here to apply.