Opportunities From: VolunteerSLO.org

Are you interested in helping us spread the word about our incredible non-profit and the resources we have to offer? We are looking for volunteers to join us at fun outreach events in SLO County such as wellness fairs, the Madonna Inn EXPO, farmers' markets, SLO Blues Baseball game, and other miscellaneous community events! These events are a fun way to get connected with other like-minded organizations in our community. :)

Often on weekends!

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! 

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!

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!

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!

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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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!

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:

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!

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!

The American Red Cross is looking for folks to help with evacuation shelters for the upcoming wildfire season. All training will be provided. Shelter Service Associates would support the day-to-day activities at a shelter site, including welcoming and registering residents, helping with meal service, distributing cots, blankets, hygiene supplies, and providing information and other assistance within a shelter.

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

Help us keep our clinic on track by assisting with patient confirmation phone calls! We are looking for volunteers to call patients to remind them of their appointments the day before they are scheduled. This role requires a volunteer who speaks Spanish and English. This position can be done virtually or here in the clinic! On-site training with our EMR system will be provided. :-)

We are looking for volunteers to help us keep our clinic clean for our community and patients. Tasks include basic cleaning such as mopping, sweeping, and dusting. All supplies will be provided. A little housekeeping will go a long way! :-)

Come volunteer with us at the SLO Noor Foundation where we provide free medical, eye, and dental care for uninsured adults! You will work with a diverse population group in a medical or dental clinic environment.  We have a great need for those volunteers who speak Spanish. 

Volunteers needed: Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants, Medical Doctors, Dentists, Dental Assistants, Optometrists, Specialty Medical Professionals, Medical Assistants, etc. 

http://slonoorfoundation.org/volunteer

Walk patients through a basic vision check. Perform vision field tests as well as other vision and diagnostic tests for patients. Assist patients with new glasses. Training will be provided, no experience necessary! Spanish speaking appreciated! 

This role includes checking patients in, answering phones, recovering voicemails, and scheduling patients. Training for our computer system will be provided, no previous experience necessary. Spanish speaking appreciated!

We are looking for people who are eager to assist our volunteer providers through their visits with our patients. Our scribe will be trained on how to use our patient database system and take notes during the patient visit. 

The Donation Manager will help us keep track of the donations we receive from our community. Beyond taking inventory, this person can help us sort the donations and find homes for them if we cannot use them here at the clinic. We receive everything from medical equipment like crutches and leg braces to CPAP machines and medications. A general knowledge of medical equipment would be helpful in recognizing how to best utilize these donations, but it is certainly not necessary. :)

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!

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.

"Supporting America's communities with emergency response, diverse aviation and ground services, youth development, and promotion of air, space and cyber power."

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.

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

5Cities Homeless Coalition has a number of virtual volunteer opportunities, and frequently has in-person (as COVID will allow) opportunities as well. Examples include: data projects, fundraising event help, and project specific opportunities.

In order to find a good fit for a project, please contact us at the link below.

Are you passionate about educating and inspiring others to appreciate the amazing life that exists in our oceans? If so, then volunteer at the Central Coast Aquarium. Our volunteers are the heart of our organization, and we wouldn’t exist without them.

We ask that our volunteers be fully vaccinated.  The wearing of masks is voluntary.

The volunteers who work in the reception area greet clients at the door.  Because of COVID precautions and our desire to protect both our clients and our volunteers the clients remain at the open door while volunteers get the needed information from them and check them in.  There are two people working in this area, one at the desk (filing out required paperwork) and one using the computer to make sure information is current.  

We need help in both positions!  

There are many opportunities if you would like to volunteer in the morning.

We need volunteers to work in the pantry receiving and sorting commercial donations and deliveries from the SLO Food Bank.  These volunteers also pre-fill boxes of food that will be given to clients in the afternoon.

We need volunteers to pick up food from groceries in the No County, and food from the SLO Food Pantry.  There are some pick ups where you can use your own car.  We also have a van for larger orders and to pick up food from the Food Bank.

Because of COVID we have modified our procedures in order to protect our volunteers and our clients.  Volunteers are required to be fully vaccinated. The wearing of masks is now voluntary.  Volunteers are asked to make a commitment to work on the same day every week.  Some volunteers work 4 weeks a month, some less often.  We also have need for people who can serve as 'back-up' when another volunteer is unable to work.

This position will require that you are able to lift items of at least 20 lbs. 

Are you interested in helping to provide food for low income families in our community?  ALF Food Pantry is in need of volunteers to to hand out pre-filled boxes and produce to clients.

Because of COVID we have modified our procedures in order to protect our volunteers and clients.  Volunteers must be fully vaccinated.  Masks are now voluntary.  Volunteers self schedule and there are no minimum requirements.

Food distribution to clients is from 1 - 3PM Monday through Friday. 

Due to COVID-19 we are unable to currently open our facility to in person volunteers for group activities inside the building. 

We do have some outside, as well as some one-on-one opportunities.

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1GGM-B1uD8wqUYJMjaaZ1zdEfMZy0X_5H8ouINbI0NtE/edit?usp=sharing and fill out your information on the spreadsheet.

We look forward to connecting!

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

LOCATION:  San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden, off Highway 1 in El Chorro Regional Park, between San Luis Obispo and Morro Bay

NEED:  Enthusiastic volunteers to build, plant, harvest, teach and have fun!

JOB DESCRIPTION:  If you enjoy being in a beautiful outdoor environment with friendly like-minded people this could be the place for you!

The Botanical Garden was constructed as an inspiring environment filled with beautiful drought-tolerant plants. This position is as creative as you want it to be, or straight-forward beautification.

Tuesdays from 9-11am.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:  Various gardening jobs require varied levels of physical fitness but anyone is welcome to participate and we can always find a task suitable to a volunteer’s needs and desires.

TRAINING:  Training is provided on site. A general orientation to the garden and its mission will be provided. 

COMMENTS:  We encourage volunteers to wear sturdy footwear and bring their own gloves, water and sunscreen. 

ECHO Paso Robles Homeless Shelter provides a place to stay and dinner for adults and children experiencing homelessness in Paso Robles. The role of meal provider is the backbone of the nightly meal distribution program that serves about 2000 meals to 200 individuals in our community per month! 

We need your help!

Our nightly meal program operates 365 days a year and is open to anyone in the community, no questions asked! Each meal is donated by community members like yourself as well as local businesses. 

Many meal providers organize groups of cooks, each of which makes one part of a meal to provide 60-100 meals. Others buy pizza or support local restaurants by purchasing meals from them. The possibilities are almost endless!

ECHO has a supply of canned and dry goods that are available to meal providers to pick up for free to use in their meals. ECHO also places weekly orders with the SLO food bank and can order food for meal providers to use in their meals with enough notice.

All meals must be prepared off site and delivered to the shelter at 4:15 pm on your scheduled meal provider date.

Available Meal Provider Dates for December

Friday December 10th, Sunday the 12th, Monday the 13th, Tuesday the 21st, Wednesday the 22nd, Thursday the 23rd, Wednesday the 29th, and Thursday the 30th.

For more information or to sign up, contact Pearl Herrera at pherrera@echoshelter.org or 805-538-3947.

This position can satisfy court-mandated community service hours- ECHO is a non-profit 501(c)

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.

ECHO Paso Robles Homeless Shelter provides a place to stay and dinner for adults and children experiencing homelessness in Paso Robles. Please consider helping ECHO out during these trying times.

What does a morning check out volunteer do?

Our morning sign out volunteers are essential in creating a welcoming and safe atmosphere to the people we serve. 

In this role, you will assist staff in ensuring that clients staying at the shelter have performed their morning tasks of cleaning their rooms, and you will check them out of the shelter for the day.

What Does a Volunteer Shift Look Like?

From 6:00AM - 8:00AM, MCO volunteers work alongside staff to check shelter guests out of the shelter for the day. 

This position can satisfy court-mandated community service hours- ECHO is a non-profit 501(c) 

For more information or to sign up, contact Pearl Herrera at pherrera@echoshelter.org or 805-538-3947.

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. 

Marketing Outreach

Seeking marketing experts and great salespeople to join our Marketing Team in expanding fundraising opportunities to grow the garden! Using your people skills, creativity and energy you will be part of developing our next phase of the garden which includes a new Education Center, miles of hiking trails and 150 acres of gardens! Joining our team is your chance to impact the entire community with a beautiful oasis right here on the Central Coast! We welcome retired experts, college students and everyone in between! If you've got the passion and skills to get things done, we want you!

LOCATION:  San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden, off Highway 1 in El Chorro Regional Park, between San Luis Obispo and Morro Bay

NEED:  Volunteers needed to develop and implement marketing and public relations projects for the Garden. 

JOB DESCRIPTION:  Marketing volunteers are essential for developing outreach materials and advertising to bring new visitors, contributors, members and volunteers to the Garden in order to increase income and carry out the Garden’s mission of connecting people and plants. Hours vary.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

TRAINING:  Specific training will include working with experienced volunteers. A general orientation to the garden and its mission will be provided.

COMMENTS:  SLOBG is a non-profit organization that relies on public outreach to bring in new visitors, members and volunteers as we work towards our mission of connecting people with plants.

For more information contact the Americorps Volunteers at

805.541.1400x304, megan@slobg.org or peter@slobg.org.

LOCATION:  San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden, off Highway 1 in El Chorro Regional Park, between San Luis Obispo and Morro Bay

NEED:  Enthusiastic volunteers to build, plant, harvest, teach and have fun!

JOB DESCRIPTION:  If you enjoy being in a beautiful outdoor environment with friendly like-minded people this could be the place for you! The Children’s Garden was constructed as a learning environment filled with kid-friendly and edible plants. This position is as creative as you want it to be, or straight-forward beautification.

Mondays and Thursdays from 10am-12pm.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:  Various gardening jobs require varied levels of physical fitness but anyone is welcome to participate and we can always find a task suitable to a volunteer’s needs and desires.

TRAINING:  Training is provided on site. A general orientation to the garden and its mission will be provided. 

COMMENTS:  We encourage volunteers to wear sturdy footwear and bring their own gloves, water and sunscreen. 

Would you like to spend more time at SLO Botanical Garden? Do you enjoy meeting like-minded plant enthusiasts? Are you an ambassador for our beautiful Central Coast and SLO Botanical Garden?
We would love to hear from you!

Garden Gift Shop & Office Assistant
Every Day
10am - 4pm
(2 hour shifts within this time frame)

We're looking for a little extra help with greeting folks who come to the garden at our Garden Gift Shop. You'd get to welcome people in, accept their entry fee and have a perfect opportunity to talk with them about the Garden and all we have to offer! It's really fun meeting our visitors since everyone is in a great mood when they come to SLOBG!

We have 2 hour shifts (or more!) from Mondays-Wednesdays. As these are fairly slow days, you'll have some quiet time between visitors. Here's where you can really help out with your office skills to assist with various admin tasks! We've always got lots of things that need doing: organizing supplies, data input, answering phones, making copies & scans, etc.

Volunteering at the Gift Shop and office is also a great way to get to know the garden better, learn more about Mediterranean plants and climates and meet other volunteers!!

If this sounds like fun to you, and you've got a few hours to spare each week, please write to me at: peter@slobg.org or my counterpart, megan@slobg.org and we'll get you signed up!

Thank you!

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.

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.

The Director of Development & Events is a board member who works with the board and the Executive Director to facilitate fundraising and recruit community members to serve on the Development Committee, which they chair. Their primary responsibility is to facilitate at least two fundraising events per year. They assist other board members in assigned fundraising tasks. They may be required to do direct donor solicitations, write appeal letters, conduct donor follow-up calls, or collaborate on grant applications. They will solicit businesses sponsorships. They use social media and other avenues to promote any organizational events and actively engage their contacts to attend. 

You do not need experience to do well in this role, but you do need a desire to learn about nonprofit development and a willingness to tackle a challenge. This is a great opportunity for anyone that is interested in going into fundraising professionally.

Please contact Jaimie Jenks if interested at executivedirector@centralcoastfreedomnetwork.org 

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

We are looking for puppy raisers for our upcoming puppies! Between now and July, we will be getting several puppies (Labs, Goldens and Doodles). Puppy raising can be a solo or family experience. College students welcome! A puppy raiser is a foster who cares for the puppy for the first 8-10months of its life. The primary goal is to socialize the puppy by bringing it everywhere with you and to start the very basic tasks like Sit, Down, Stay etc. Before you pick up your puppy, a service dog trainer spends an hour with you going over exactly how to train and care for the puppy. We cover all food and vaccine expenses. We also provide collar, leash, kennel and everything else you need to care for the puppy. The only out of pocket cost for our raisers are any additional treats, toys, or clothes they might buy for their puppy. Once the puppy returns to DDG, it starts service dog training! We always reach out to the puppy raiser to invite them back for the graduation process. 

We are in desperate need of someone to help with data entry! 

We are switching camp softwares and will need help implementing this transition.

You can do this work remotely around your current work or school schedule. 

This will help free up our staff and create a new, streamlined software for our camper's experience!

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.

 The following roles are available: Mentor, Subject Matter Expert, Workshop Presenter and Chapter Support. For complete description of the roles please go to our website: Business Consultant San Luis Obispo | SCORE,

 Once you find the best role for you, then apply by going to our website, call us at (805) 547-0779 or email us at  info@sloscore.org

Our mission is to prepare members of our community to assist in the event of an emergency and provide a mechanism for volunteers to help when they are needed.

Our mission is to prepare members of our community to assist in the event of an emergency and provide a mechanism for volunteers to help when they are needed.

Our mission is to prepare members of our community to assist in the event of an emergency and provide a mechanism for volunteers to help when they are needed.

Our mission is to prepare members of our community to assist in the event of an emergency and provide a mechanism for volunteers to help when they are needed.

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.  

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. 

With 512 acres of property and an average of one group staying with us nearly every week, there is plenty to do at Granite Ridge!

We are willing to work with your schedule, interests, and abilities to find a perfect short or long-term project for you. 

A few ongoing needs that we always need help with are:

Whether you are available for one day per month or once a week, we appreciate any help you are willing to give. If you do wish to volunteer for a weekend or multiple days, there may be free lodging as well depending on what is going on at the camp.

Did we mention that volunteers get free food?!

Due to COVID-19 our Senior Group is not meeting, so we're seeking other ways to engage this part of our community. Any ideas to help folks get engaged would be fantastic!

SLO Veterans Need Volunteer Help. The SLO Veterans Services Collaborative is currently presenting a series of Zoom Webinars as part of our Virtual Veterans and Family Resource Fair. Starting Monday 11/9 and Finishing Friday 11/13, we will record more than 50 separate presentations on Veterans Employment, Housing, Health, Education and Transitioning to Civilian life. All of these presentations have been recorded for posting on our Website (slovsc.org) YouTube, Facebook and other social media. We need someone with technical skills, to work with us to edit and organize this raw video into stand alone information videos. Please contact me to volunteer. Paul Worsham, Chairman slovsc1@gmail.com 805-904-1439

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!

LOCATION:  San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden, off Highway 1 in El Chorro Regional Park, between San Luis Obispo and Morro Bay.

NEED:  Volunteers to conduct garden tours for adults, families, and college students.

JOB DESCRIPTION:  General Docents lead tours of the Garden to various groups and on various occasions.

Their task include teaching and describing:

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

TRAINING:  General Docents must complete a full training prior to conducting tours. Training sessions are held when needed as new volunteers are recruited.

Docents are taught tour-conducting skills as well as the knowledge necessary to provide the information in the Job Description in an interesting way.

Shadow touring is expected of all new docents to build confidence and skill.

For those with teaching experience or other experience communicating with the public, an individualized training program is available.

LOCATION:  San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden, off Highway 1 in El Chorro Regional Park, between San Luis Obispo and Morro Bay.

NEED:  Volunteers to assist maintaining the buildings, equipment and hardscape surrounding the Garden

JOB DESCRIPTION:  Facilities maintenance volunteers are responsible for:

Volunteers may also be asked to help with:

Hours vary and are flexible.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS (Optional, will train):

TRAINING:  New volunteers will be working alongside experienced volunteers who explain the process and help with details until they feel comfortable to take on more of a leadership role. A general orientation to the garden and its mission will be provided.

LOCATION:  San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden, off Highway 1 in El Chorro Regional Park, between San Luis Obispo and Morro Bay

NEED:  Volunteers needed to develop and implement marketing and public relations projects for the Garden.

JOB DESCRIPTION:  Marketing volunteers are essential for developing outreach materials and advertising. 

They help bring in:

All of these groups help the Garden grow by increasing income and carrying out the Garden’s mission of connecting people and plants.

Hours vary and are flexible to unique schedules.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

TRAINING:  Specific training will include working with experienced volunteers. A general orientation to the garden and its mission will be provided.

COMMENTS:  SLOBG is a non-profit organization that relies on public outreach to bring in new visitors, members and volunteers as we work towards our mission of connecting people with plants.

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!

Granite Ridge Camp, a local Christian Camp and Retreat Center, is looking for summer and long term interns and staff.

Sales and Marketing - perfect for the retired professional looking to keep busy or augment income. This is a part time commission based position. Looking for a dynamic individual to help sell to churches and groups through the Central Coast and California.

Support Staff - looking for high school & college age students to help in all aspects of camp operations: from working in the kitchen preparing meals to administrative work in the office. We are looking for energetic and self motivated individuals to work with our full time staff and volunteers to make the campers experience as great as possible.

Internships - if you are a high school or college student with a major that you think could compliment our campground let us know - send a resume and cover letter explaining what it is you would like to do and we will work with you to earn college credits for your work here at the camp. 

If you have a specific skill-set that you think could be used at camp - please let us know!! 

Our Mission:

To help others grow their relationship with Christ, by making camp fun. 

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 6:00pm.

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 9:00am

“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. 

The Dunes Center is a natural history museum and information center in Guadalupe, CA. We are best known for our artifacts from the 1923 film, The Ten Commandments, and our natural history exhibits. Museum docents greet visitors, guide tours of the center, provide information about local attractions, and help with administrative tasks. Training is provided and we are very flexible with your time. We are currently seeking docents to volunteer one or more days Wednesday through Sunday from 10am - 4pm. Please contact our volunteer coordinator at volunteer@dunescenter.org, or give us a call at (805)343-2455 for more information.

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. 

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.  

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 Marine Mammal Center is a nonprofit dedicated to ocean conservation through marine mammal response and rehabilitation, as well as education and research. Our San Luis Obispo county triage facility is now accepting applications for our January 2020 new volunteer orientation! We have volunteer roles available for all interests - animal care, response, transport driving, and conservation education! 

Fill out an application here: http://www.marinemammalcenter.org/Get-Involved/volunteer/satellite-facilities/slo.html

Or contact us at volunteer@tmmc.org 

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.

Click here to apply.

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.

Click here to apply.

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.

Our outreach volunteers represent Stand Strong in the community, providing information, resources, and educational programming to residents of SLO County.

Duties vary, but may include:

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.

Interested in hosting an international student and welcoming a new culture into your home?

Look no further than EF Educational Homestay Program! We offer amazing opportunities for Central Coast residents to open their homes and their hearts to students from Italy, France, Denmark, Spain, Russia and Finland. We are already gearing up for the busy summer season -- join the team as a valued host family today!

This is a very short (2-4 week) Summer Immersion Program during the month of July 2020.

July 1 – July 27, 2020

Volunteers & Mentors Needed!

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. 

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

The secretary of Colony Days plays a critical role in fostering communication and ensuring proper management and utilization of important organizational records.

Communication – A Primary Role of the Secretary

The secretary of the corporation is an active conduit for communication between the board, management, and members (if any), by giving proper notice of any meetings and timely distribution of materials such as agendas and meeting minutes. The secretary should be knowledgeable of the organization’s records and related materials, and should be able to provide advice and resources to the board on relevant topics at issue, such as particular governance matters being addressed at a meeting or a new amendment to state corporate law, for example. The secretary should aim to be helpful to the board as they discharge their fiduciary duties.

The secretary is tasked with knowing and complying with notice requirements and scheduling meetings to accommodate the directors. Notice requirements can be particularly important and should be complied with strictly, as improper notice can open the organization up to challenge. The secretary is responsible for scheduling board meetings and should ensure an adequate number of meetings are held per year, in accordance with the organization’s bylaws. Generally, a board can more efficiently and effectively hold a board meeting when the secretary prepares and sends meeting materials far enough in advance of the meeting for each director to review such materials, correct any errors, and prepare questions and comments.

The secretary is also charged with recording minutes of meetings. Minutes are an important organizational document and provide a memorialized chronology of key information such as board actions, elections of officers or directors, and certain reports from committees and staff. Meeting minutes can have vital legal significance in an IRS examination and as evidence in courts if, for example, someone challenges the validity of certain actions or positions. The secretary should be well-equipped to record accurate minutes and be aware and sensitive to any special or confidential information discussed at a meeting. For more information about minutes generally, see Board Meeting Minutes – Part I and Part II.

As the custodian of the organization’s records, the secretary is responsible for maintaining accurate documentation and meeting legal requirements, such as annual filing deadlines. It may be helpful for the secretary to have a calendar of filing deadlines, which may include a filing with the corporation’s Secretary of State, the Attorney General, the state tax agency, and the IRS. The secretary is responsible for reviewing and updating documents as necessary and ensuring all documents are safely stored and readily accessible for inspection by directors and/or members. In California, an organization’s articles of incorporation and bylaws, as amended to date, should be available at the corporation’s principal office for inspection. Additionally, it is required that a nonprofit’s exemption application and past three annual returns with the IRS are available for public inspection.

The secretary position has wide-ranging responsibilities, requiring much more than simply being present at all board meetings. These duties likely will increase if the corporation has a voting membership structure, which requires additional notice procedures and voting. Each board should carefully consider how the secretary can best serve their organization.

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. 

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 for extra staff for our excellent monthly newsletter! We need writers, graphic design staff, photographers, and more!

Would you like to produce an article or two for us? We can set you up with a topic and introduction to a local LGBTQ+ friendly business or group. Or perhaps you can cover a local LGBTQ+ event for us!

Is editing your jam? Our Editor could use an assistant!

Are you a salesperson who could increase our advertising revenue?

Do you have something you're bursting to tell us about that we've forgotten to include?

Please contact us with your ideas!

GALA is seeking an InDesign specialist to work for a few hours with the person laying out our monthly newsletter. She's an artist who has figured out much of what needs doing, but could use some instruction and explanation to make everything the best!

A mentor is a person or friend who guides a less experienced person by building trust and modeling positive behaviors. An effective mentor understands that his or her role is to be dependable, engaged, authentic, and tuned into the needs of the Mentee.

Do you like working in an artistic environment? Do you like interacting with creative people? If the answer is yes, an opportunity awaits you as a Volunteer Docent for Studios on the Park. Studios is a nonprofit open studio art center, located in the heart of downtown Paso Robles, that houses five separate studios with 15 working artists, five galleries and one fine art gift shop. 

Volunteer Docents welcome guests and provide an introduction to the mission and essential arts services of the organization. They also assist visitors in the facility’s galleries and Up Front gift shop. These spaces generate funds to support the  organization’s sponsorship of educational programs, special events, and overall financial stability.

Through knowledge of the center and excellent customer service, Volunteer Docents enhance visitors’ experience by talking about works on display, selling a variety of gift items, and providing information and printed brochures about programs, exhibits and events. Additional volunteer responsibilities may develop as this opportunity evolves. 

Applicants must be at least 18 years old and able to:

• Commit to a three-hour shift once a week

• Work well with the public and coworkers

• Handle sales, including using the Square register

• Wrap packages/bag merchandise

• Multi-task 

For more information, please call the Art Center Sales Assistant at

238-9800 or elainastangle54@gmail.com.

The San Luis Obispo Wind Orchestra is looking for board and/or committee members to help grow our love of music in our community. We currently have 13 board members and two will be terming out at the end of this season. We are people that have a passion for music and for the arts in our community. We are hoping to add some non-SLO Wind Orchestra musicians to our board and are hoping for people with a background in law, marketing, or finance. However, we are open to individuals from all different backgrounds. 

To join the board, we would set up a meeting with you to learn more about you and to share more about our orchestra then go from there. Our current board meets roughly 7 times a year. Board meetings are generally held at the Cuesta College Music Library. 

We have roughly 5 committees that meet each year ranging from the artistic planning committee to our fund development committee. Meeting dates and locations vary. 

We would be delighted if you're interested in learning more. Please contact our Executive Director for more details at 805-464-9434 or Director@SLOwinds.org

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!

This is a wonderful outreach position for a volunteer that either loves making calls or is a social butterfly. 

We are just getting our nonprofit started and we need someone to help us forge relationships with:

Right now we are partnered with climbing gyms and a horseback riding outfit in Cambria, but the more the merrier.

It's very hard to get already stretched nonprofits to engage with us to take advantage of what we offer, so we need someone who doesn't mind being our helper!

The Dunes Center partners up with UC Santa Barbara and provides a season of 4 concerts between January and April. The Dunes Center needs volunteers to assist in concert set up, break down, greeting, and tearing down. Come be a part of musical outreach in the community and give back!

Here are the upcoming concert dates:
January 12, 2019
February 9, 2019
March 9, 2019
April 13, 2019

Choose one, choose two, choose them all! We only ask for a couple hours of your time to run the show.

Most all of them run from 7pm to 8:30pm, which means we would need volunteers for either before, after, or during!

With the guidance of our staff and Lead Job Coach you will work directly with one or two of our interns ages 18-35 helping them complete tasks and build customer service skills in a restaurant setting. Yardwork, window cleaning, general upkeep of circa, 1892, Victorian house.

We work with interns Monday-Saturday in three hour shifts: 9am-noon / noon-3pm.

With the guidance of our staff and Lead Job Coach you will work directly with one or two of our interns ages 18-35 helping them complete tasks and build customer service skills in a restaurant setting. Hosting, serving, clearing tables.

We work with interns Monday-Saturday in three hour shifts: 9am-noon / noon-3pm.

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!

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.

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.

Our non-profit veterans services organization has an immediate and ongoing need to develop new pages of information available to the participants in our Collaborative to be posted to Facebook, Twitter, our Webpage and other social media.  See www.facebook.com/slovsc for an example.  We are willing to accommodate the work schedules of volunteers with experience in digital design. page administration and/or web management.  If you have the time, let's meet for coffee.

We need 18-20 year old decoys to check if local tobacco retailers are complying with CA Age of Sale Law (21).  Volunteers will be training and accompanied by local law enforcement and Tobacco Control staff. Compliance checks are approximately 4-5 hours and volunteers will be compensated with Target gift cards. Volunteer opportunities are ongoing.   Decoys must have valid CA ID. This will look great on a resume, especially if you are thinking of a career in law enforcement or public health!