Volunteer Opportunities
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Americorps
Volunteer opportunities in community development projects.
510-273-0172
AmeriCorps VISTA
Volunteer opportunities in community development projects.
447-7063 x 335
Bridge-to-Bridge Waterfront Festival
This boating event takes place July 19th and 20th. Volunteers are needed to help man information booths and the beer garden area, assist with set up and tear down, monitor a children’s area, street and boat dock barricades and serve as runners and floaters. Volunteers need to be 18 or older. Contact Michelle Krzemien at the Sacramento Convention and Visitors Bureau
Email: mkrzemien@cityofsacramento.org
(916) 264-8982
City Animal Shelter
Youth volunteer opportunities.
(916) 264-8166
County Animal Shelter
Youth volunteer opportunities.
(916) 875-5848
DOVIA (Directors of Volunteers in Agencies)
Associations of leaders of volunteer programs who meet regularly to exchange information and ideas, host workshops and speakers, and plan collaborative activities.
(916) 986-2236 ext. 330
Fair Oaks Parks and Recreation
Many programs and volunteer office for youth in Fair Oaks district.
966-1036
Hands on Sacramento
A project of the Community Services Planning Council. Offers a unique way for you to give back to the community through a variety of one-time volunteer projects and monthly events.
(916) 447-7063 ext. 304
Historic Sites Headquarters
Volunteer opportunities.
323-2015
InfoLine Sacramento
Offers many services not yet included on their website, so it may be best to call them for details. Services include information on programs that help teens find volunteer opportunities. Also see Community Services Planning Council for information on related services.
(916) 498-1000
Loaves and Fishes
Youth volunteer opportunities.
(916) 464-0874
Mather Sports Center-Cordova Recreation and Park District
Recreational activities & volunteer opportunities.
362-1841
Mission Oaks Parks and Recreation
Recreational activities & volunteer opportunities.
488-2810
North Highlands Parks and Recreation
Recreational activities & volunteer opportunities.
332-7440
Orangevale Parks and Recreation
Recreational activities & volunteer opportunities.
988-4373
Project R.I.D.E.
Youth volunteer opportunities.
(916) 685-7433
Rio Linda Parks and Recreation
Recreational activities & volunteer opportunities.
991-5929
Sacramento Food Bank Service
Youth volunteer opportunities.
(916) 456-1980
Sacramento Public Library
Volunteer opportunities for kids and teens at local libraries.
916-264-2888 or ccantin@saclibrary.org
Sacramento Regional Transit
Internship opportunities.
321-2800
Sacramento Youth Commission
Youth advisory group to the Sacramento City Council. Ages 14-19.
277-3818
Sacramento Zoo
Youth volunteer opportunities.
(916) 264-7444
UC Davis Arboretum
Youth volunteer opportunities.
(530) 754-9126
Unified Chinese Martial Arts Academy
Kung Fu and Tai Chi classes.
(916) 599-9337
United Way, California Capitol Region
Support to parents, foster youths, and seniors. Volunteer opportunities.
368-3047
Volunteer Center of Sacramento
Browse an extensive list of volunteer opportunities. All ages welcome. Projects include graffiti removal and environmental cleanup of river beaches and parks. No main phone available: See website for detailed listings.
Water Conservation
Volunteers are needed to compile kits containing information and supplies related to water conservation. This project can be done at the Water Conservation office as a group and works well for youth groups and families.
Contact Linda Higgins Email: lhiggins@cityofsacramento.org
(916) 264-7305
Water Pollution Prevention
The Department of Utilities Stormwater Management Program offers this flexible opportunity related to Water Pollution Prevention. Stencil a legend onto neighborhood storm drains reminding citizens not to let anything but rain go down the storm drains as they flow to creeks, streams and rivers of our drinking water supply. The City provides paint, stencils, wire brushes, whisk brooms, orange cones and orange vests to volunteers. Volunteers can be as young as 12 if adult supervision is provided. This is a flexible opportunity that can be tailored to your group's schedule.
Contact Linda Huff Email: lchuff@cityofsacramento.org
(916) 264-0122
For additional opportunities with the City of Sacramento, contact Mary Lynn Perry, Volunteer Coordinator at (916) 264-8317 or mperry@cityofsacramento.org or go to the City's web site: www.cityofsacramento.org and visit the 'Events Calendar', check off 'volunteering' for current short-term listings.
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