Opportunities From: VolunteerSLO.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 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! 

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.

Forget about boring volunteer work and dive into the excitement of working at the Central Coast Aquarium! We’re currently seeking motivated and reliable volunteers to join our organization.

Are you interested in working behind-the-scenes at an aquarium?
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. Thanks to the help of a dedicated group of volunteers who assist in all areas of the center’s programs, we’re able to open our doors every day.

The Exploration Station is a non-profit public benefit facility where local families can enjoy revolving science exhibits and interactive displays designed to spark the imagination and creativity of the youth in our community.

We are looking for volunteers to help organize and facilitate weekly "Science Saturdays" for youth in our community. Our hope is for this to be a recurring opportunity for volunteers to engage visitors of all ages in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) based experiments and demos. 

Possible themes for these days can include, but are not limited to: Nano Days, The Science of Snow, Earth Day Science, etc.

We take in hundreds of volunteers in every year to help out around the ranch, help with our therapeutic petting zoo and therapeutic riding.  We exchange volunteer hours for free horseback riding lessons.

Creating Community Service learning opportunities for others is in itself a community service!  We need:

* Student ambassadors to make connections at other SLO County High schools to start their own CSIP programs

* Public speakers to share the value of community service

* Help in organizing school events

* Recruiters of non-profits to come to the High School fairs

* Help with social media and building our web catalogue of community service opportunities 

* Make a film about your high school's CSIP program

Much of this work can be done on your own time in your own home.  

Dana Adobe Cultural Center has some wonderful opportunities for High School students looking to become volunteers!

The Dana Adobe is a restored historic house and 130-acre property that provides the local community the chance to step back in time and learn about life in the California Rancho era. We also have an engaging nature education program and host many public events throughout the year.

If you love history...

If you have an interest in nature and outdoor education...

If you like planning and helping to host events...

If you need community service hours...

Contact us at the 929-5679 to learn how to get involved. 

*training is provided

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.

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

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

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

Arroyo Grande Care Center is currently the only certified building in SLO county for the Music and Memory program.  Bringing personalized playlists to residents in an effort to help connect those with dementia and Alzheimer's with their former selves.

We are in need of people immediately, and long term, who would be willing to help run a used Ipod, and/or ITunes gift cards collection drive(s).  This can be done at your work, school, club, ect.  The more equipment we have, the more residents we can bring the program to and touch!

We will provide you with marketing tools to use.

More information about the program, and an inspirational short clip, can be found here: http://musicandmemory.org/

Thank you!

The Point San Luis Lighthouse Keepers are a non-profit organization formed in 1995 to restore and preserve the Point San Luis Lighthouse. The Lighthouse is a Nationally registered historic site that was originally constructed in 1890. It is located at the northern end of San Luis Bay, past the town of Avila Beach. The Lighthouse is currently operational, with a blinking light every night. We have two trolley tours per week, plus three hiking tours. There is also the option to kayak to the station to see it. The Point San Luis Lighthouse was the beacon over San Luis Bay during the steamship era and into the more modern oil tanker era, allowing for a huge influx of people, goods, and general commerce to enter the region and help San Luis Obispo become the county seat.

We currently have many restoration projects in the works, landscaping, painting, fixing wooden floors. We have a need for someone with a love of theater to assist in writing scripts and movement for a live-history program we are starting. We have field trips for fourth grade students that we need volunteers for. There is a newly constructed archive room that needs to have archival paperwork sorted and filed, and we need assistance with documenting artifacts and cleaning them. We are also looking into new forms of social media to enhance our digital presence.

People who would be good volunteers should be interested in fields such as: history, restoration work, theater art/interpretation; assisting with field trips; cleaning artifacts; inventorying archival paperwork; assisting with social media accounts.

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.

Arroyo Grande Care Center is in search of very low cost/volunteer musicians to play for the residents.

This can be a regularly scheduled time, or a one time performance. Music is good for the soul and it is our desire to try and have one scheduled music performance a day!

In addition we would like individual musicians who would be willing to go room to room and play music for our residents who are bed bound. This is a very special position that is greatly needed. 

Arroyo Grande Care Center is currently the only certified building in SLO county for the Music and Memory program.  Bringing personalized playlists to residents in an effort to help connect those with dementia and Alzheimer's with their formers selves.

We are in need of people immediately, and long term, who would be willing to talk with our residents and help create individualized play lists for them using ITunes and IPod shuffles. As well as people who would be willing to come on a monthly basis to assist with changing/adding music to peoples playlists. 

More information about the program, and an inspirational short clip, can be found here: http://musicandmemory.org/

Helping with promotion of classes, programs and events. Assistant will work with Program Coordinator to implement strategies for marketing and advertising.

Hours are flexible

Help plan and implement fundraising events for The Wellness Kitchen. Assistant will work with Program Coordinator.

Hours are flexible

The Wellness Kitchen is seeking dishwashers. Day is flexible. Hours are flexible. Call the office to discuss 805-434-1800 or email.

Want to take your volunteer service to the next level? Serving on a board for a mission that you are passionate about is an impactful way to offer your time.

 DANA (Dana Adobe Nipomo Amigos) was founded in 1999, it is a local nonprofit dedicated to protecting, preserving, and providing public access to the 130 acre Dana Adobe Cultural Center, while sharing the stories of early California history/Rancho era, and inspiring stewardship of our natural and cultural resources. DANA is dedicated to community-based action, advocacy and education.

In the last 20 years, DANA has raised over 9 million dollars toward land acquisition, historic restoration and the development of the Dana Adobe Cultural Center, a 130-acre park, encompassing the historic home, a nature education facility/museum, trail system, and demonstration gardens.

Our current programs and events include:

Docent program: Docent-led guided tours of the historic

Dana Adobe Educational program: 1800 school children annually visit the Dana Adobe for hands-on - out of the classroom experiences. Free Family Campfires: Summer evening campfire program

Sunday Talk Series: Museum Lecture Series - open to the public

Summer Concert Fundraisers: Concerts at the Dana Adobe

Museum programs: Art exhibits, nature exhibits, cultural exhibits,

Community programs: Nature Festival, Heritage Day Festival, Taste of Nipomo, Ghost tours, monthly hands-on program.

Board Requirements: Board meetings are the first Tuesday of the month from 3:30 pm to approx 5:00 pm. Meetings are held in Nipomo. Board members are asked to commit to the following:

Join one board committee

Meet monthly

Make a financial donation of an amount that is significant to the member

Attend major events

Support fundraising efforts

Be committed to the vision and mission

If you would like to learn more about becoming a board member, please contact us at 929-5679.

We are seeking drivers to pick up meals at The Wellness Kitchen in Templeton and deliver them to The Cambria Connection on Wednesday afternoons between 2 and 3 PM. Mileage will be reimbursed.

Please call 927-1654 or email cambriaconnection1@gmail.com for details.

Thank you!

The Cambria Connection is seeking volunteers to assist our office staff. For more information email cambriaconnection1@gmail.com or call 805-927-1654.

The DANA Adobe Cultural Center wants YOU for the Docent Program!

We are looking for history lovers, educators, retired professionals, who wish to volunteer and share their passion for cultural heritage, and the protection of cultural and historical sites on the Central Coast. No previous background in history or education is required.

DANA volunteer docents fill a vital role in the museum by giving museum tours, supporting educational and museum programs, giving presentations at community centers and schools.

Docents attend a monthly meeting and training classes with master-docents.

Volunteers are an integral part of the interpretation of the natural and cultural resources of California State Parks and the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary. Through educating the public, volunteers add a depth of understanding and appreciation for the area, as well as instill a sense of respect and stewardship for the protected areas on land and at sea.

Duties

Skills and Qualifications

Training

A three-day training session will be provided at the Coastal Discovery Center on May 13th, 20th, and 27th. 

If you are unavailable on those dates, you can set up additional individual or group sessions with the Docent Coordinator:

For more information, contact Robyn Chase

(805) 286-0856 or robyn.chase@parks.ca.gov

The Education Intern will be working in the education department of the Dunes Center. Their primary responsibilities will be to assist with the preparation, support and administration of the educational programs hosted by the Dunes Center. They will be responsible for leading sessions of the off-site afterschool and other educational programs that are hosted by the Dunes Center. Interns are also required to spend four to six hours weekly as a museum docent and or at Dunes Center Special Events. Examples include community walks and hikes. In the winter, interns will be teaching archaeology.

This part time service will enable both the Dunes Center to expand their programs and the intern to gain experiences that can be used for college or graduate school admissions, work experience and personal fulfillment.

The internship will last at least two quarters; for the first quarter you will shadow and assist a current education intern while teaching, and for the second quarter you will either teach on your own or have a new intern shadow you.

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

What is a Point in Time Count?

A Point in Time count is a snapshot of how many people are counted as homeless in the County on a given day in the year, in 2017 this will be on January 30.  This data is used locally to identify service needs and gaps and also to help secure Federal HUD funding that helps provide needed homeless services in our County.  long with local homeless service providers, Applied Survey Research (ASR) will be conducting a county-wide survey and enumeration campaign to find and count the amount of unsheltered homeless people in SLO County.

How Can You Help?

Volunteers are needed the week of January 30 – February 3, 2017 to conduct surveys and count the number of homeless people who are unsheltered in each area of the County.  No experience is necessary and training will be provided.  If you are interested in being involved please sign up at the link above.

What is the Vulnerability Index/50 Now List Update?

The Vulnerability Index is a research validated survey tool used to determine which of our local homeless population is most at risk on the streets. This was used for the locally adopted 50 Now Project, which went into effect in August, 2014. Almost 300 surveys were conducted and a list of the top 50 highest scoring most vulnerable individuals was compiled.

The next round of surveying will occur January 31- February 3, 2017 and will attempt to capture those vulnerable, homeless that were not surveyed in the first round.  If you would like to take part in the valuable experience of interviewing the homeless people of SLO County out in the field please answer the questions at the following link and our Volunteer Coordinator will contact you.  No prior experience is necessary and training will be provided.

SIGN UP:  Here

If you enjoy working outdoors and/or with your hands - We need your help.  You might find yourself planting trees, splitting wood, painting doors, repairing decks or other construction projects at our wonderful camp.  We have the tools if you have the energy.

Our chef provides amazing meals for all of our groups.  We have a variety of needs from food prep to a chef who could put out a buffet for 30.  We provide meals for up to 100 guests who are attending our outdoor education/science camps, summer camps or renting our camp for the weekend events/retreats/etc.  Year round or seasonal opportunities.

We need someone, who loves computers and a challenge, to take on the project of selling some of our surplus items.  Please help us.

When rental groups are using our facility the host is available to ensure the needs of the group are being met.  This may include welcoming and providing an orientation about camp, checking the facilities to ensure they are ready for the groups and often is over a meal, so meals may be provided.  We also have a camp store, which sells a variety of items.  The store is open at scheduled times for the groups when they are at camp.  Times and days vary throughout the year.  It is a lot of fun and you meet wonderful people from all over the world.  Shifts are usually about two - four hours.

WHAR is in need of volunteer staff members both to handling animal duties and care, Tour and infomation guides, and Compound organization and construction. 

Do you love walking along the coast? Would you like to be a part of making our oceans healthier? We’re seeking volunteers for MPA Watch, a citizen science program in support of Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) on the Central Coast. MPAs are similar to underwater parks in that they protect some of the most unique and richest coastal ecosystems the state has to offer. MPA Watch volunteers monitor human activity in and around MPAs to determine whether MPAs are being used as intended.

By walking along the coast in Montana de Oro, Point Buchon and Cambria, volunteers can combine their love of the ocean while collecting valuable scientific data. Volunteers should have reliable transportation and be over 18 years of age.

For more information about the program and how you can become a steward of your local MPA, visit our sign up sheet here: https://app.etapestry.com/hosted/TheOtterProject/VolunteerForm.html

Or, simply email volunteer@otterproject.org