Opportunities From: VolunteerSLO.org

Raise a future service dog together with a friend, a family member or another puppy raiser. Become a volunteer co-raiser to help provide more life-changing service dogs to people with disabilities! As a co-raiser, you'll share the exciting journey of preparing our future service dogs.

Here's the commitment you'll share for the 14 - 18 month journey:

To explore more, visit our puppy raising FAQ, fill out an application interest form or join an upcoming virtual volunteer info. session.

Join us Tuesdays and Thursdays 9 am - 12 pm at City Farm SLO for Harvest Volunteer Shifts! We will harvest, wash, and pack vegetables for distribution to the San Luis Coastal Unified School District, Harvestly, local restaurants, and the SLO Food Bank. This is an excellent opportunity to learn about sustainable and regenerative agricultural practices alongside City Farm SLO staff and volunteers! 

Preference will be given to volunteers who are able to attend at least 2x/month, as harvest techniques are specialized and require initial training. New harvest volunteers must attend a training shift before attending a harvest shift. Must be 18 or older. Please bring: water, sun protection, closed-toed shoes, and a bag to bring home extra produce!

TO SIGN UP- VISIT OUR WEBSITE: https://www.cityfarmslo.org/volunteers

Learn more about City Farm SLO at our website: https://www.cityfarmslo.org/

Trap & Transport Cats:

This is one of our greatest needs!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The Feline Network is a non-profit Humane Organization.

Foster Home Volunteers:

You provide your home, love and attention.

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

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

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

Kind-Hearted People Needed :)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Support groups typically meet monthly for 90 minutes.

(10-15 Hours Per Month)

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

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

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

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

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

**This is a Volunteer Position**

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

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

Skills and Qualifications:
● Access/ownership of necessary equipment

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Volunteer
Hours Per Month: 8-10

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

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

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

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

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

ECHO Shelter Atascadero is currently looking for volunteers to help with our Meal Server position. Shift time runs from 4:45pm-6:15pm. Available shift dates will vary. 

Position Description: The meal server position entails serving meals during our community dinner program (about 60-80 meals). This position is best suited for people who enjoy working with others in a supportive role. Training for this position will be provided during the volunteer's first few shifts.

ECHO (El Camino Homeless Organization) provides shelter for some of the men, women, and children experiencing homelessness in SLO County, 365 nights a year. Please consider volunteering at ECHO Shelter Atascadero as we continue to provide supportive services to those in our county who need it the most!

ECHO Volunteer Sign Up Form: https://echo.volunteerhub.com/

Please note that your account will have to be approved prior to signing up for shifts, I am able to approve accounts within 1 business day.

To sign-up or for more information about the role and COVID19 procedures, please contact Kylee Williams at 805-539-7858 or kwilliams@echoshelter.org 

ECHO Shelter Atascadero is currently looking for volunteers to help with the Registration from 4:45pm - 6:15pm. Available shifts dates will vary.

Position Description: The Registration volunteer welcomes clients to dinner and signs them in for their nightly meal. The volunteer also helps with shelter applications, and answers basic shelter/program questions.

This position is best suited for people who enjoy working with others in a supportive role. Training for this position will be provided during the volunteer's first few shifts.

ECHO (El Camino Homeless Organization) provides shelter for some of the men, women, and children experiencing homelessness in SLO County, 365 nights a year. Please consider volunteering at ECHO Shelter Atascadero as we continue to provide supportive services to those in our county who need it the most!

ECHO Volunteer Sign Up Form: https://echo.volunteerhub.com/

Please note that your account will have to be approved prior to signing up for shifts, I am able to approve accounts within 1 business day.

To sign-up or for more information about the role and COVID19 procedures, please contact Kylee Williams at 805-539-7858 or kwilliams@echoshelter.org 

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

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

Volunteer Role Description:

Qualifications

Required Training

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

Thank you for your continued support.

Karen Arellano

Volunteer Services Coordinator

South Division

c 325-223-7511

Because of you, life doesn’t stop.

Donate blood.

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

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

Volunteer Role Description:

Qualifications

Required Training

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

Thank you for your continued support.

Karen Arellano

Volunteer Services Coordinator

South Division

c 325-223-7511

Because of you, life doesn’t stop.

Donate blood.

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

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

Volunteer Role Description:

Qualifications

Required Training

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

Thank you for your continued support.

Karen Arellano

Volunteer Services Coordinator

South Division

c 325-223-7511

Because of you, life doesn’t stop.

Donate blood.

Volunteers participate in a variety of tasks including planting, staking, pruning, weeding, irrigating and spreading compost. At times, there are plumbing or carpentry projects.

Learn more & sign up on our website at https://www.firstfruitsslo.org/

Firstfruits Farm SLO is a volunteer-run non-profit organization. Our mission: Caring for the earth and our neighbors by organically farming and freely giving fruits and vegetables to people experiencing food insecurity in San Luis Obispo County, California.

Volunteers participate in a variety of tasks including planting, staking, pruning, weeding, irrigating and spreading compost. At times, there are plumbing or carpentry projects.

Learn more & sign up on our website at https://www.firstfruitsslo.org/

Firstfruits Farm SLO is a volunteer-run non-profit organization. Our mission: Caring for the earth and our neighbors by organically farming and freely giving fruits and vegetables to people experiencing food insecurity in San Luis Obispo County, California.

Translating: Our patients are encouraged to bring translators, but they are not always able to do so. We are looking for volunteers who can either come in person or be available via phone to help translate for our patients and providers. This position can be virtual or in-person.

Front Desk Support: This role would include answering phones and educating our patients about the resources we offer. You would also help schedule, educate, and interact with patients who have any questions.

Clinical Providers: Clinical Providers that are bilingual are high in demand at our clinic, and short in supply. Please submit an expression of interest under Clinical Providers, but be sure to note that you are also bilingual, and in which language.

The Central Coast Veterans Memorial Museum is lin need of volunteers to do a variety of clerical tasks including passing out informational fliers and sharing about the museum at local outreach events.

Outreach Volunteers would need their own transportation to attend local events on weekends, per an on-call schedule as they are available.

When the volunteer can attend, they would help setup the museum outreach table, visit with and pass out info fliers to attendees.

Training will be provided to learn about the museum and how to promote the museum when passing out info fliers at the outreach table.

Volunteers are vital to our nonprofit, all-volunteer organization and we are looking for a few individuals who would like to join our team!

Reports to: President and/or Museum Programs Director

Responsibilities: 

Canvas assigned local community partnership opportunity locations.  

Duties:

Qualifications:

This could be either a one-time opportunity or and on-going opportunity  

Reports to: The President of the Board

Supervises: Museum curators, archivists, clerks, and docents

Responsibilities: to oversee the day-to-day operation of the Museum. to be responsible
for the security of Museum displays and daily activities.

Duties: to direct the creation of displays, both permanent and rotating; to open and close
the Museum; to supervise overall maintenance and cleaning of Museum display areas. To
plan and coordinate new and changing displays. To purchase materials and artifacts as
needed and approved. To coordinate the use of donated items. to work with the president
and board of directors concerning the development and management of museum displays.
to work with and supervise the museum archivist, assistant archivist, assistant curators(s),
clerks, gift shop coordinator, and docents.

Qualifications:

This is an ongoing opportunity.  It is not a one time job  

Must be a veteran and have museum management experience.

Reports to: President and/Or Museum Programs Director

Responsibilities: 

To represent museum at community events

Duties:

Set up table/booth at museum events with signage, brochures and other marketing material

Greet potential patrons, hand out marketing materials

Answer general questions

Steer patrons to website  

Collect patron information information

Qualifications:

This is an ongoing opportunity. It is not a one-time job.

Reports to: Museum Curator.

Responsibilities: to enhance the Museum’s image through effective displays.

Duties: to obtain artifacts from the Archives; to install displays utilizing cabinets, shelving
or kiosks; to dress mannequins as necessary in order to illustrate a theme, to educate, or to
tell a story to the public; to mount plaques on the Wall of Honor.

Qualifications:

This is an ongoing opportunity. It is not a one-time job.

Ability to use hand tools, skill in spatial relationships and arranging
effective displays, knowledge of military history preferred.

Help Greet Our Donors!

We invite you to come and volunteer your time and talent with Vitalant!

We are looking for Front Desk Volunteers to attend mobile blood drives to welcome and assist blood donors with the pre-registration process.

We invite all who are interested to share their excellent customer service skills. Here is a brief description of what to expect.

Blood Drive Volunteer Role Description

The Blood Drive Volunteer will help to ensure that blood donors have an exceptional experience in a clean environment from the moment they arrive until the time they leave.

Responsibilities

FLEXIBLE SCHDULES!

Qualifications/Requirements

Please contact me directly for any questions!

Karen Arellano

Volunteer Services Coordinator

karellano-gallegos@vitalant.org

(325)223-7511

Donations Are Needed · Register In Minutes · Schedule Online Today 

When you give blood with Vitalant, you have the potential to help hospital patients within your community and, when the need arises, others across the country.

Help Greet Our Donors!

We invite you to come and volunteer your time and talent with Vitalant!

We are looking for Front Desk Volunteers to attend mobile blood drives to welcome and assist blood donors with the pre-registration process.

We invite all who are interested to share their excellent customer service skills. Here is a brief description of what to expect.

Blood Drive Volunteer Role Description

The Blood Drive Volunteer will help to ensure that blood donors have an exceptional experience in a clean environment from the moment they arrive until the time they leave.

Responsibilities

FLEXIBLE SCHDULES!

Qualifications/Requirements

Please contact me directly for any questions!

Karen Arellano

Volunteer Services Coordinator

karellano-gallegos@vitalant.org

(325)223-7511

Donations Are Needed · Register In Minutes · Schedule Online Today 

When you give blood with Vitalant, you have the potential to help hospital patients within your community and, when the need arises, others across the country.

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

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

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

Responsibilities will include assisting One Cool Earth staff to:

Vitalant recolecta productos sanguíneos que salvan vidas para pacientes en hospitales del área local.
Recolectamos esta sangre de generosos donantes de sangre. Aquí es como tu puedes ayudar.

Vitalant busca obtener el apoyo de voluntarios para ayudar en las campañas de donación de sangre móviles y en los centros de donación.

¡Necesitamos el apoyo de voluntarias para ayudar con nuestros donates de sangre!

Los deberes
puede incluir:

Sabemos que tienes una agenda ocupada. Tenemos muchos horarios flexibles en los que puede ayudar en su área local. Incluso ayudar en una campaña de donación de sangre una vez al mes puede ayudar a salvar vidas!

HAGA CLIC AQUÍ para comenzar:

https://vitalant.volunteerportal.org/?nd=m_home&logout=1

Es necesario que los voluntarios tengan la capacidad de hablar inglés y español conversacional para ayudarnos a traducir los términos.

SI tiene preguntyas porfavor comonicarse con:

Karen Arellano

Volunteer Services Specialist

karellano-gallegos@vitalant.org

c 325-223-7511

Donations Are Needed · Register In Minutes · Schedule Online Today 

When you give blood with Vitalant, you have the potential to help hospital patients within your community and, when the need arises, others across the country.

Help Greet Our Donors!

We invite you to come and volunteer your time and talent with Vitalant!

We are looking for Front Desk Volunteers to attend mobile blood drives to welcome and assist blood donors with the pre-registration process.

We invite all who are interested to share their excellent customer service skills. Here is a brief description of what to expect.

Blood Drive Volunteer Role Description

The Blood Drive Volunteer will help to ensure that blood donors have an exceptional experience in a clean environment from the moment they arrive until the time they leave.

Responsibilities

FLEXIBLE SCHDULES!

Qualifications/Requirements

Please contact me directly for any questions!

Karen Arellano

Volunteer Services Coordinator

karellano-gallegos@vitalant.org

(325)223-7511

Donations Are Needed · Register In Minutes · Schedule Online Today 

When you give blood with Vitalant, you have the potential to help hospital patients within your community and, when the need arises, others across the country.

Help Greet Our Donors!

We invite you to come and volunteer your time and talent with Vitalant!

We are looking for Front Desk Volunteers to attend mobile blood drives to welcome and assist blood donors with the pre-registration process.

We invite all who are interested to share their excellent customer service skills. Here is a brief description of what to expect.

Blood Drive Volunteer Role Description

The Blood Drive Volunteer will help to ensure that blood donors have an exceptional experience in a clean environment from the moment they arrive until the time they leave.

Responsibilities

FLEXIBLE SCHDULES!

Qualifications/Requirements

Please contact me directly for any questions!

Karen Arellano

Volunteer Services Coordinator

karellano-gallegos@vitalant.org

(325)223-7511

Donations Are Needed · Register In Minutes · Schedule Online Today 

When you give blood with Vitalant, you have the potential to help hospital patients within your community and, when the need arises, others across the country.

ECHO needs support from groups or individuals to help support our nightly dinner program. The dinner program works by volunteer groups purchasing and preparing homemade meals to be served each night at the shelter. The meals are prepared by the meal providers and brought to ECHO ready to serve(You may be able to use our kitchen to prepare your meal if discussed in advance). We do have an oven and stove top available to keep food warm.

Meal providers should arrive at ECHO at 4:00pm to set-up. We ask that you bring 80-100 servings of ready to serve entrée, salad & dressing, a vegetable and dessert (cookies are ideal).

ECHO Volunteer Sign Up Form: https://echo.volunteerhub.com/

Please note that your account will have to be approved prior to signing up for shifts, I am able to approve accounts within 1 business day.

To sign-up or for more information about the role and COVID19 procedures, please contact Kylee Williams at 805-539-7858 or kwilliams@echoshelter.org 

ECHO (El Camino Homeless Organization) provides shelter for some of the men, women, and children experiencing homelessness in SLO County, 365 nights a year. Please consider helping ECHO out as we continue to provide services to those in our county who need it the most!

We’re currently seeking motivated and reliable volunteers to join our organization. Are you interested in working behind-the-scenes at an aquarium? You can learn to feed marine animals, clean tanks, and do tank maintenance!

Take care of nature among the oaks!

Your help is needed to care for baby oaks along the Santa Margarita Ranch Learning Among the Oaks (LATO) Trail through the summer! Sign up for one or more Friday morning shifts to assist with watering. It's about 30 minutes of fresh air exercise with a purpose. Enjoy bird watching, family time, or meet friends.

An info meeting will be held on June 2nd at 8:00-9:00AM. Meet at the LATO Trail entrance at the end of the Santa Margarita Elementary School parking lot. Pastries and refreshments provided. If you can't make it to the meeting but would like to help out, please email lato@lcslo.org.

Learning Among the Oaks (LATO) engages local children and families in exploring, learning about, and caring for nature close to home. San Luis Obispo County's oak woodlands provide a rich environment for discovering wild wonders and inspiring kids to become lifelong nature stewards. Learn more about LATO at our website www.learningamongtheoaks.org.

We would like to inform you of an exciting new study being conducted by The Healthy Kids Lab within Cal Poly’s Center for Health Research. The purpose of the Paced Bottle-Feeding Study is to learn more about infant feeding interactions and how to support families during breast- and bottle-feeding. We are looking for mothers with infants under 6 months of age and who both bottle-feed and breastfeed to participate in this study. All study assessments will occur within the Healthy Kids Lab on Cal Poly's campus. Families who enroll in this study will be asked to visit our lab three times for 1-hour assessments and to complete a30-minute online survey. Families who participate will be eligible to receive up to $140.  

Click the link below to fill out a contact form if you would like more information or to enroll:

https://healthykids.calpoly.edu/pacedbottlefeeding

We would like to inform you of an exciting new study being conducted by The Healthy Kids Lab within Cal Poly’s Center for Health Research. The purpose of the Paced Bottle-Feeding Study is to learn more about infant feeding interactions and how to support families during breast- and bottle-feeding. We are looking for mothers with infants under 6 months of age and who are bottle-feeding and breastfeeding to participate in this study. All study assessments will occur within the Healthy Kids Lab on Cal Poly's campus. Families who enroll in this study will be asked to visit our lab three times for assessments that take about 1 hour and to complete an online survey. Families who participate will be eligible to receive up to $140.  Email vdrewelo@calpoly.edu or call/text 805-242-6566 to learn more or to enroll. 

Click the link below to visit our study webpage and fill out a contact form:

https://healthykids.calpoly.edu/pacedbottlefeeding

We would like to inform you of an exciting new study being conducted by The Healthy Kids Lab within Cal Poly’s Center for Health Research. The purpose of the Paced Bottle-Feeding Study is to learn more about infant feeding interactions and how to support families during breast- and bottle-feeding. We are looking for mothers with infants under 6 months of age to participate in this study. To be eligible, babies should be bottle-feeding and breastfeeding. All study assessments will occur within the Healthy Kids Lab on Cal Poly's campus. Families who enroll in this study will be asked to visit our lab three times for assessments that take about 1 hour and to complete a 30-minute online survey. Families who participate will be eligible to receive up to $140.  We are enrolling participants until Spring 2024. 

Reports to: Docent Coordinator

Responsibilities: to assist Museum visitors in understanding and appreciating what veterans accomplished during their military service in the conflicts displayed; to uphold the Museum’s reputation for excellence; to explain the Museum’s mission statement, the Wall of Honor, and the Veterans History Project; to remain current on the Docent Handbook and on
any updates to it.

Duties: to meet visitors with a smile and a “Welcome to our Museum” greeting; to accompany individuals and groups on tours through the Museum, interpreting each display
and explaining the artifacts; to be flexible enough to adapt the tour to the visitor’s needs or interests; to accept artifact donations by completing the donation form, ensuring it is signed
by both the donor and the docent, and to make a photocopy for the donor; to maintain security of the Armory by always accompanying the visitors on tours of the Armory; to be a
lifelong learner; to consult with the Docent Coordinator or Museum Curator as needed; to be on time for duty.

Qualifications:

This is an ongoing opportunity. It is not a one-time job.

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.