Needs From: United Way of Ventura County

Travel Unity welcomes volunteers who want to support our work making travel more welcoming to people of all backgrounds and identities.

Volunteers contribute in different ways depending on their interests and skills, including research, outreach, storytelling, events, partnerships, and workforce development initiatives.

As an initial step, new volunteers complete a short project to demonstrate engagement. Volunteers can choose between two options:

Spotlight – Interview a travel industry professional and write a short profile about their work and career path.

Case Study – Research and document an organization’s work in the travel industry.

Those interested in volunteering should first complete the Travel Unity volunteer application:
https://bit.ly/TUvolunteerapp

After submitting the application, we will follow up with next steps.

Who: Do you like fighting hunger & food waste in your own community, making your own volunteer schedule, and working outside? You may love being a Harvest Leader! Harvest Leaders are trained volunteers who harvest fruit all across Southern California. 

You must be at least 16 years old to train as a Harvest Leader, and volunteers 16 - 17 years old must have a parent or legal guardian who trains and volunteers with them.

What: Harvest Leaders can choose to harvest fruit trees in any of the following ways: (1) by themselves; (2) with family and/or friends; or (3) by leading harvest events that are open to volunteers from the public (which Food Forward recruits for you). Food Forward communicates with homeowners and managers of private properties, parks, farms, and orchards who are interested in donating their fruit. We’ll help you identify a property and a time that works for you to harvest. You just need to bring some equipment (which we’ll give you), register any people joining you and help them get started, and harvest as much fruit as possible!

You will need to be comfortable lifting boxes weighing 20 pounds. You’ll also need reliable access to a vehicle to transport harvesting equipment and deliver the produce to a local hunger relief agency. Food Forward provides liability insurance for the event.

When: Extremely flexible! You can let us know what days and times you prefer to volunteer, but we ask Harvest Leaders to commit to volunteering at 6 harvest events over the course of a year or less. Of course, if you’d like to volunteer more, we’d be thrilled. Harvest events take 2-3 hours in total, including setting up before and wrapping up after.

Where: We harvest fruit (and some veggies too) all across Los Angeles and Ventura Counties, although we need Harvest Leaders in Ventura specifically.

Why: We often have more fruit-filled properties than we are able to harvest. Without more Harvest Leaders, that fruit will go to waste! A Harvest Leader and a few other volunteers will harvest hundreds of pounds of food to donate at an average harvest event.

Joining our Event Leader community also connects you with folks from all walks of life who are passionate about food access, food waste, sustainability, and the outdoors. You’ll have a regular opportunity to make a big impact, and you’ll get to meet some great people and trees along the way.

How: We'll have you check out a harvest with a trained Harvest Leader. If you love it, we'll get you through the rest of our training and paperwork process! A background check (free to you) is required.

***Email volunteer@foodforward.org to let us know you're interested!***

Who: Do you like fighting hunger & food waste in your own community, making your own volunteer schedule, and working outside? You may love being a Harvest Leader! Harvest Leaders are trained volunteers who harvest fruit all across Southern California.

You must be at least 16 years old to train as a Harvest Leader, and volunteers 16 - 17 years old must have a parent or legal guardian who trains and volunteers with them. 

What: Harvest Leaders can choose to harvest fruit trees in any of the following ways: (1) by themselves; (2) with family and/or friends; or (3) by leading harvest events that are open to volunteers from the public (which Food Forward recruits for you). Food Forward communicates with homeowners and managers of private properties, parks, farms, and orchards who are interested in donating their fruit. We’ll help you identify a property and a time that works for you to harvest. You just need to bring some equipment (which we’ll give you), register any people joining you and help them get started, and harvest as much fruit as possible!

You will need to be comfortable lifting boxes weighing 20 pounds. You’ll also need reliable access to a vehicle to transport harvesting equipment and deliver the produce to a local hunger relief agency. Food Forward provides liability insurance for the event.

When: Extremely flexible! You can let us know what days and times you prefer to volunteer, but we ask Harvest Leaders to commit to volunteering at 6 harvest events over the course of a year or less. Of course, if you’d like to volunteer more, we’d be thrilled. Harvest events take 2-3 hours in total, including setting up before and wrapping up after.

Where: We harvest fruit (and some veggies too) all across Los Angeles and Ventura Counties, although we need Harvest Leaders in Somis specifically.

Why: We often have more fruit-filled properties than we are able to harvest. Without more Harvest Leaders, that fruit will go to waste! A Harvest Leader and a few other volunteers will harvest hundreds of pounds of food to donate at an average harvest event.

Joining our Event Leader community also connects you with folks from all walks of life who are passionate about food access, food waste, sustainability, and the outdoors. You’ll have a regular opportunity to make a big impact, and you’ll get to meet some great people and trees along the way.

How: We'll have you check out a harvest with a trained Harvest Leader. If you love it, we'll get you through the rest of our training and paperwork process! A background check (free to you) is required.

***Email volunteer@foodforward.org to let us know you're interested!***

Who: Do you like fighting hunger & food waste in your own community, making your own volunteer schedule, and working outside? You may love being a Harvest Leader! Harvest Leaders are trained volunteers who harvest fruit all across Southern California.

You must be at least 16 years old to train as a Harvest Leader, and volunteers 16 - 17 years old must have a parent or legal guardian who trains and volunteers with them. 

What: Harvest Leaders can choose to harvest fruit trees in any of the following ways: (1) by themselves; (2) with family and/or friends; or (3) by leading harvest events that are open to volunteers from the public (which Food Forward recruits for you). Food Forward communicates with homeowners and managers of private properties, parks, farms, and orchards who are interested in donating their fruit. We’ll help you identify a property and a time that works for you to harvest. You just need to bring some equipment (which we’ll give you), register any people joining you and help them get started, and harvest as much fruit as possible!

You will need to be comfortable lifting boxes weighing 20 pounds. You’ll also need reliable access to a vehicle to transport harvesting equipment and deliver the produce to a local hunger relief agency. Food Forward provides liability insurance for the event.

When: Extremely flexible! You can let us know what days and times you prefer to volunteer, but we ask Harvest Leaders to commit to volunteering at 6 harvest events over the course of a year or less. Of course, if you’d like to volunteer more, we’d be thrilled. Harvest events take 2-3 hours in total, including setting up before and wrapping up after.

Where: We harvest fruit (and some veggies too) all across Los Angeles and Ventura Counties, although we need Harvest Leaders in Moorpark specifically.

Why: We often have more fruit-filled properties than we are able to harvest. Without more Harvest Leaders, that fruit will go to waste! A Harvest Leader and a few other volunteers will harvest hundreds of pounds of food to donate at an average harvest event.

Joining our Event Leader community also connects you with folks from all walks of life who are passionate about food access, food waste, sustainability, and the outdoors. You’ll have a regular opportunity to make a big impact, and you’ll get to meet some great people and trees along the way.

How: We'll have you check out a harvest with a trained Harvest Leader. If you love it, we'll get you through the rest of our training and paperwork process! A background check (free to you) is required.

***Email volunteer@foodforward.org to let us know you're interested!***

Who: Do you like fighting hunger & food waste in your own community, making your own volunteer schedule, and working outside? You may love being a Harvest Leader! Harvest Leaders are trained volunteers who harvest fruit all across Southern California. 

You must be at least 16 years old to train as a Harvest Leader, and volunteers 16 - 17 years old must have a parent or legal guardian who trains and volunteers with them.

What: Harvest Leaders can choose to harvest fruit trees in any of the following ways: (1) by themselves; (2) with family and/or friends; or (3) by leading harvest events that are open to volunteers from the public (which Food Forward recruits for you). Food Forward communicates with homeowners and managers of private properties, parks, farms, and orchards who are interested in donating their fruit. We’ll help you identify a property and a time that works for you to harvest. You just need to bring some equipment (which we’ll give you), register any people joining you and help them get started, and harvest as much fruit as possible!

You will need to be comfortable lifting boxes weighing 20 pounds. You’ll also need reliable access to a vehicle to transport harvesting equipment and deliver the produce to a local hunger relief agency. Food Forward provides liability insurance for the event.

When: Extremely flexible! You can let us know what days and times you prefer to volunteer, but we ask Harvest Leaders to commit to volunteering at 6 harvest events over the course of a year or less. Of course, if you’d like to volunteer more, we’d be thrilled. Harvest events take 2-3 hours in total, including setting up before and wrapping up after.

Where: We harvest fruit (and some veggies too) all across Los Angeles and Ventura Counties, although we need Harvest Leaders in Camarillo specifically.

Why: We often have more fruit-filled properties than we are able to harvest. Without more Harvest Leaders, that fruit will go to waste! A Harvest Leader and a few other volunteers will harvest hundreds of pounds of food to donate at an average harvest event.

Joining our Event Leader community also connects you with folks from all walks of life who are passionate about food access, food waste, sustainability, and the outdoors. You’ll have a regular opportunity to make a big impact, and you’ll get to meet some great people and trees along the way.

How: We'll have you check out a harvest with a trained Harvest Leader. If you love it, we'll get you through the rest of our training and paperwork process! A background check (free to you) is required.

***Email volunteer@foodforward.org to let us know you're interested!***

Who: Glean Team Leaders (GTLs) are trained volunteers who collect produce at Farmers Market "gleaning" events. If you are passionate about fighting hunger & food waste in your own community and are detail-oriented, you will love being a Glean Team Leader! You must be at least 16 years old to train as a GTL, and volunteers 16 - 17 years old must have a parent or legal guardian who trains and volunteers with them.

What: At the Ventura market, GTLs can glean on their own or with one or two other trained GTLs. GTLs distribute empty boxes to participating vendors, collect the food donations at the end of the market, weigh and record the donations, and prepare the produce for pick-up by one of Food Forward’s partner hunger relief receiving agencies.

You may need to lift boxes weighing up to 40 pounds, and you’ll need a smartphone to record donations or send us a photograph of the record. Food Forward provides liability insurance for the event.

When: The market glean is on Saturdays from 11:15 am to 1:00 pm. We ask Glean Team Leaders to commit to volunteering at 6 market events over the course of a year or less. Of course, if you’d like to volunteer more, we’d be thrilled. Shifts are about 1 hour long. 

How: We'll have you check out a glean at the market first with a trained Glean Team Leader. If you love it, we'll get you through the rest of our training and paperwork process! A background check (free to you) is required.

***Email volunteer@foodforward.org to let us know you're interested!***

Who: Glean Team Leaders (GTLs) are trained volunteers who collect produce at Farmers Market "gleaning" events. If you are passionate about fighting hunger & food waste in your own community and are detail-oriented, you will love being a Glean Team Leader! You must be at least 16 years old to train as a GTL, and volunteers 16 - 17 years old must have a parent or legal guardian who trains and volunteers with them. 

What: At the Channel Islands market, GTLs can glean on their own or with one or two other trained GTLs. GTLs distribute empty boxes to participating vendors, collect the food donations at the end of the market, weigh and record the donations, and prepare the produce for pick-up by one of Food Forward’s partner hunger relief receiving agencies.

You may need to lift boxes weighing up to 40 pounds, and you’ll need a smartphone to record donations or send us a photograph of the record. Food Forward provides liability insurance for the event.

When: The market glean is on Sundays from 1:15 to 2:30 pm. We ask Glean Team Leaders to commit to volunteering at 6 market events over the course of a year or less. Of course, if you’d like to volunteer more, we’d be thrilled. Shifts are about 1 hour long. 

How: We'll have you check out a glean at the market first with a trained Glean Team Leader. If you love it, we'll get you through the rest of our training and paperwork process! A background check (free to you) is required.

***Email volunteer@foodforward.org to let us know you're interested!***

Who: Glean Team Leaders (GTLs) are trained volunteers who collect produce at Farmers Market "gleaning" events. If you are passionate about fighting hunger & food waste in your own community and are detail-oriented, you will love being a Glean Team Leader! You must be at least 16 years old to train as a GTL, and volunteers 16 - 17 years old must have a parent or legal guardian who trains and volunteers with them.

What: At the Ojai market, GTLs can glean on their own or with one or two other trained GTLs. GTLs distribute empty boxes to participating vendors, collect the food donations at the end of the market, weigh and record the donations, and prepare the produce for pick-up by one of Food Forward’s partner hunger relief receiving agencies.

You may need to lift boxes weighing up to 40 pounds, and you’ll need a smartphone to record donations or send us a photograph of the record. Food Forward provides liability insurance for the event. 

When: The market glean is on Sundays from 12:30 to 2:00 pm. We ask Glean Team Leaders to commit to volunteering at 6 market events over the course of a year or less. Of course, if you’d like to volunteer more, we’d be thrilled. Shifts are about 1 hour long.

How: We'll have you check out a glean at the market first with a trained Glean Team Leader. If you love it, we'll get you through the rest of our training and paperwork process! A background check (free to you) is required.

***Email volunteer@foodforward.org to let us know you're interested!***

On Saturday, April 11th, our annual Ventura County Farm Day event will be held across 15+ different locations across Ventura county spanning from Oxnard, Camarillo, Ventura, Ojai and Fillmore. We are looking for 40 volunteers to make this event a success - you can choose the location from our VC Farm Day trail map that you would like to volunteer at - we will contact you to coordinate.

Join us for the 25th anniversary of Bike MS: Los Angeles Coastal Challenge, an inspiring two day ride along the beautiful California coastline. On May 30 and May 31, 2026, cyclists will travel from Malibu up through Ventura, Rincon, and Ojai, covering more than 150 miles as they raise funds and awareness to support people living with multiple sclerosis. This milestone weekend brings together riders, volunteers, families, and community groups for a memorable experience filled with purpose, connection, and coastal energy.

Bike Mechanical Support volunteers are essential to keeping our riders safe and moving throughout event weekend. Mechanics provide technical and mechanical assistance to cyclists along the route and at various event locations. Support may include basic repairs, adjustments, tire changes, safety checks, and troubleshooting mechanical issues to help riders continue their journey with confidence.

Volunteers in this role may be stationed at start and finish areas, rest stops, or positioned along the route, depending on event needs. This is a great role for individuals with bike repair experience or a strong mechanical skillset who enjoy helping others and working in an active outdoor environment.

Your expertise ensures that riders can overcome mechanical challenges and enjoy a smooth and successful ride. Come join us for this special 25th anniversary year and help keep our cyclists rolling safely along the coast.

Join us for the 25th anniversary of Bike MS: Los Angeles Coastal Challenge, an inspiring two‑day ride along the beautiful California coastline. On May 30 and May 31, 2026, cyclists will travel from Malibu up through Ventura, Rincon, and Ojai, covering more than 150 miles as they raise funds and awareness to support people living with multiple sclerosis. This milestone year brings together riders, volunteers, families, and the community for an unforgettable weekend filled with energy, purpose, and celebration.

As a volunteer photographer, you will play a vital role in capturing the spirit of the event. Using your personal photography equipment, you will help document key moments such as team gatherings, start and finish line excitement, route scenery, rest stop activity, and the festival atmosphere. Your photos help tell the story of Bike MS and allow riders and volunteers to relive the experience long after the event is over.

Photographers will be provided with a shot list and general guidelines to help you capture the event effectively. Volunteers are expected to share full rights to digital media with the National MS Society in-kind. This is a great role for anyone who enjoys outdoor photography, storytelling through images, and being in the heart of the action.

Come help us celebrate this special 25th year and bring the Bike MS story to life through your lens.

Join us for the 25th anniversary of Bike MS: Los Angeles Coastal Challenge, an inspiring two day ride along the California coastline. On May 30 and May 31, 2026, cyclists will travel from Malibu up through Ventura, Rincon, and Ojai, covering more than 150 miles as they raise funds and awareness to support people living with multiple sclerosis. This milestone weekend brings together riders, volunteers, families, and community groups for a memorable experience filled with purpose, connection, and coastal energy.

SAG (Support and Gear) Drivers are a vital part of the event experience. SAG volunteers support riders along the route by assisting cyclists who need transportation, helping move participants or bicycles when needed, and communicating with event staff to ensure safety and smooth operations. This role is ideal for volunteers who are calm under pressure and enjoy helping others in a direct, hands‑on way.

Depending on staffing needs, SAG Drivers may operate a Society‑rented vehicle or use their personal car. Volunteers will shuttle riders, provide route support, transport bicycles, and help ensure no cyclist is ever left without assistance. Occasional lifting (up to 40 pounds) may be required to load bicycles safely.

To ensure the safety of riders and volunteers, all SAG Drivers must:

Come join us for this special 25th anniversary year and help ensure every rider has the support they need along the route.

Join us for the 25th anniversary of Bike MS: Los Angeles Coastal Challenge, an inspiring two day ride along the beautiful California coastline. On May 30 and May 31, 2026, cyclists will travel from Malibu up through Ventura, Rincon, and Ojai, covering more than 150 miles as they raise funds and awareness to support people living with multiple sclerosis. This milestone year brings together riders, volunteers, families, and community groups for an unforgettable weekend filled with energy, purpose, and celebration.

As a Rest Stop Volunteer, you will help create one of the most fun and memorable parts of the rider experience. Rest stops are lively hubs along the route where cyclists refuel, rehydrate, and recharge, and our volunteers make these moments special. This is a great role for groups of friends, coworkers, clubs, families, and anyone who enjoys teamwork and cheering on others.

Rest stop volunteers assist with setting up and taking down the rest stop area, which may include tents, tables, chairs, and unloading supplies. During the shift, volunteers help run hydration stations, mix sports drinks, serve fruit and snacks, and provide friendly support to riders as they roll through. Occasional lifting may be required. Volunteers are also encouraged to bring decorations and signs to add excitement and encourage riders as they enter the stop.

Rest stop locations are currently being finalized. Rest stops will be placed along the route from Malibu to Ojai based on event needs. No experience is required, just a positive attitude and a willingness to help.

Come be part of the fun, support our riders, and help make every stop along the way a celebration.

Join us for the 25th anniversary of Bike MS: Los Angeles Coastal Challenge, an inspiring two day ride along the beautiful California coastline. On May 30 and May 31, 2026, cyclists will travel from Malibu up through Ventura, Rincon, and Ojai, covering more than 150 miles as they raise funds and awareness to support people living with multiple sclerosis. This milestone weekend brings together riders, volunteers, families, and community groups for a memorable experience filled with purpose, connection, and coastal energy.

Volunteers make Bike MS possible. From cheering at the finish line to supporting rest stops along the route, every role helps create a safe, smooth, and uplifting experience for our riders. Some of our volunteer opportunities include Rest Stop Support, Registration, Packet Pick up, Bike Parking, First Aid and Medical Support, Event Photography, SAG and MOTO assistance, HAM Radio Operators, and Medals and T‑Shirt Distribution.

With a wide variety of roles available throughout the weekend, there is truly something for everyone.

Join us for the 25th anniversary of Bike MS: Los Angeles Coastal Challenge, an inspiring two day ride along the beautiful California coastline. On May 30 and May 31, 2026, cyclists will travel from Malibu up through Ventura, Rincon, and Ojai, covering more than 150 miles as they raise funds and awareness to support people living with multiple sclerosis. This milestone year brings together riders, volunteers, families, and the community for an unforgettable weekend filled with energy, purpose, and celebration.

As part of the Communications Team, amateur radio operators (HAMS) play a critical role in ensuring rider safety and maintaining smooth event operations. HAM operators provide essential communication support along the route by relaying information to event staff, reporting issues or delays, and helping keep all rest stops, support vehicles, and command centers connected in real time.

Communications volunteers may be assigned to various locations along the route or integrated into support groups throughout the weekend. This position may be a one day or two day commitment depending on placement.

This is an excellent role for individuals or radio clubs who enjoy being part of a coordinated communications network and want to contribute their technical skills to a meaningful cause.

Come join us for this special 25th anniversary year and help keep our riders safe and connected every mile of the way.

Our educational farms are in continual need of site care, maintenance and updates. We have an upcoming monthly volunteer day in March at Petty Ranch. For nearly a decade, this farm site has welcomed thousands of third grade students through SEEAG’s Farm-to-Food Lab program and has housed many community events. Help us keep this special site safe, beautiful, and ready for learning!

Volunteer duties may include mulching, gardening, clearing pathways, upkeep, repair or replacement of our site structures, and assisting with small maintenance tasks. Your support ensures students can continue enjoying a clean, welcoming space for hands-on agricultural education.

Join us for the 25th anniversary of Bike MS: Los Angeles Coastal Challenge, an inspiring two day ride along the beautiful California coastline. On May 30 and May 31, 2026, cyclists will travel from Malibu up through Ventura, Rincon, and Ojai, covering more than 150 miles as they raise funds and awareness to support people living with multiple sclerosis. This milestone year brings together riders, volunteers, families, and the community for an unforgettable weekend filled with energy, purpose, and celebration.

As a First Aid and Medical Support volunteer, you will play an essential role in keeping our participants safe throughout the event. First Aid Volunteers may be CPR or First Aid certified individuals, and do not need to be licensed medical professionals, although EMTs, EMS personnel, RNs, and other trained professionals are always welcome. Volunteers help administer basic first aid, support rider well‑being, and provide a calm, steady presence for anyone who may need medical attention.

Medical volunteers may be stationed at the start and finish line, at rest stops, or at designated points along the route. This role is perfect for someone who is attentive, supportive, and comfortable assisting participants with minor injuries or health needs during the ride. All volunteers in this role will be provided with guidance on expectations and procedures for the weekend.

Come join us for this special 25th anniversary year and help ensure our riders have a safe and successful journey along the coast.

Our 6th annual Día del Niño event on April 23rd is a chance for the community to come together, offering resources to families that live and work locally while celebrating the children in our community.

Various volunteer opportunities include: set up, supervision of bounce house and picnic tables, registration, clean up, etc.

A completed volunteer application with The Salvation Army is required prior to volunteering.

Together we will make this a memorable one!

Make a Difference in Your Community—Right from Home!

Are you passionate about your local community and want to help others discover how to give back? We're looking for seeking enthusiastic volunteers to help us update and enrich local pages on Ways to Connect, our national directory of volunteer sites.

Ways to Connect is a crowdsourced platform designed to boost traffic and engagement to local volunteer websites—like this one! With just a bit of online research and your enthusiasm, you can help neighbors easily find volunteer opportunity platforms, service clubs, mutual aid groups, and more—making it simpler than ever for everyone to make an impact locally.

Volunteer contributors have already helped us identify 1,200+ volunteer resources across 330 communities in the US!

What You'll Do:

Conduct quick, simple online research to identify active service clubs, mutual aid groups, and upcoming volunteer events in your community.

Enhance your community's page on Ways to Connect by ensuring the information is current, accurate, and inviting for potential volunteers.

Optional: Promote your community’s page on social media to help friends and family find a path to service.

Why Volunteer with Inspiring Service?

Easy and flexible: Volunteer remotely at your convenience.

Immediate community impact: Help your neighbors discover meaningful ways to contribute.

Small commitment: Volunteer for as little as 2 hours, or as much as you'd like.

Growth opportunities: Volunteers can explore deeper involvement through our Ambassador program.

Ready to help your community thrive? Join us today and make volunteering more accessible for everyone.

We are looking for individuals who can assist with planning and coordination of our annual fundraising gala including soliciting auction items and sponsorship donations.

Our mission is to improve the quality of life for those impacted by brain injury living in Ventura County.

We are looking for Summer and Fall Tutors! 

Summer Dates: weeks of June 1st - August 7th 

Fall dates: August 31st - December 12th 

Change a Life in Just One Hour a Week

Want to do something meaningful and have a great time doing it?

Come volunteer as a Literacy and /or  Math Tutor at GiGi’s Playhouse! This is not “sit-and-lecture” tutoring. It is filled with laughs, high-fives, games, encouragement, and real connections.

You will build friendships, celebrate wins, and leave each session smiling. Just 1 fun hour a week can make a big difference. No experience needed. We give you everything you need to succeed.

What to Expect:

✔ 1 hour per week

✔ 10-week session

✔ One-on-one connection

✔ Training provided

✔ LOTS of smiles and joy Come laugh, learn, connect, and make an impact.

GiGi’s Playhouse Simi Valley is kicking off GiGi’s Kitchen, and we are looking for Program Leads and Co-Leads to join the fun!

We are looking for Summer and Fall Tutors! 

Summer Dates: weeks of June 1st - August 7th 

Fall dates: August 31st - December 12th 

Change a Life in Just One Hour a Week

Want to do something meaningful and have a great time doing it?

Come volunteer as a Literacy and /or  Math Tutor at GiGi’s Playhouse! This is not “sit-and-lecture” tutoring. It is filled with laughs, high-fives, games, encouragement, and real connections.

You will build friendships, celebrate wins, and leave each session smiling. Just 1 fun hour a week can make a big difference. No experience needed. We give you everything you need to succeed.

What to Expect:

✔ 1 hour per week

✔ 10-week session

✔ One-on-one connection

✔ Training provided

✔ LOTS of smiles and joy Come laugh, learn, connect, and make an impact.

GiGi’s Playhouse Simi Valley is launching GiGi’s Kitchen 2026 and we are looking for Program Leads to support our Kids, Teens, and Adult classes.

Here are the current program times:

GiGi’s Kitchen is all about building confidence and independence through hands-on cooking, teamwork, and fun. Volunteers help participants learn kitchen skills, try new foods, and build friendships in a welcoming and inclusive environment. No professional cooking experience is needed, just a caring heart and a willingness to jump in and help.

Welcome bowlers and guests

Check in teams and individual bowlers

Distribute wristbands, lane assignments, and event info

Set up auction items and bid sheets

Answer basic questions during the event

Help close out auction and assist with payments

Sell raffle tickets

Track ticket numbers

Assist with prize drawings

Greet sponsors and business donors

Ensure sponsor signage is displayed correctly

Serve as point of contact during event

Assist where needed throughout the night

Help with transitions, crowd flow, and troubleshooting

Help with signage, tables, and auction setup before event

Assist with breakdown, packing up materials, and final checks

United Way of Ventura County's Building Healthy Smiles program addresses oral health disparities and access to care barriers by providing free oral health screenings for youth at local elementary schools. 

Volunteer scribes will be paired with a volunteer dental professional and documenting notes on the professional's behalf. This opportunity is ideal for volunteers with a background or interest in health education or health promotion.

United Way of Ventura County's Building Healthy Smiles program addresses oral health disparities and access to care barriers by providing free oral health screenings for youth at local elementary schools. 

Volunteer dental professionals MUST have an up-to-date dental/dental hygiene license. Volunteers will be screening kindergarten and 3rd grade students and looking for untreated decay. Screeners will also be making recommendations for molar sealants and/or referring students to seek immediate treatment. All screening materials will be provided to volunteers.  

Are you an artist that wants to share your work with your community? Be a part of our new VibeWell project, BRITE Creative Labs, a new Ventura County initiative where creativity meets mental health—no judgment, just real talk through art, performance, and storytelling.

BRITE wants to highlight works of art around the subjects of mental health and wellness, and hear from you about why art and creative expression are so important to your mental wellness! We will feature paintings, sketches, short videos, audio, photographs, songs, short stories, or any other works of creative expression you’d like to show us. We’d also like to hear how your art supports your mental wellness and helps you make healthy choices! Learn more and sign up at www.briteyouth.org/mentalhealth.

Communities are hungry for books! Help Little Free Library fulfill its mission of book access for everyone by coordinating a local book drive. You can lead a book drive and distributed the collected books to local Little Free Libraries. Little Free Library staff can answer your questions along the way. 

This is a flexible volunteer opportunity. You can coordinate your book drive during the times that work best for you and your community. Volunteers over 18 anywhere in the U.S. where there are Little Free Libraries can register for this opportunity.

How to get started: Register on our website. If it's your first time volunteering with Team LFL, you will be asked to create an account in our volunteer hub. After you register, we will send you a guide about how to coordinate a book drive. Then, staff will check in with you by email to offer support for your book drive planning.

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

Responsibilities:

Time Required: A typical book drive lasts about two weeks to one month, plus time beforehand to plan and promote the drive. 

Training & Resources Available: We will help you get to know our organization and share our tips for planning a successful book drive. 

Qualifications:

Benefits: Experience the satisfaction of getting more books into the hands of readers while connecting with your community. Volunteers in the US will get a free Little Free Library t-shirt after you record your impact in the Team LFL online hub. 

Supervision & Support: You can connect with the Community Engagement Manager to ask questions. 

The Saturday Community Free Marketplaces are monthly, open-air, walk-up, free food distribution and resource fairs. We need volunteers for set up 8-9:30, Marketplace 9:30-11:30, and tear down 11:00-12:00. Go to our SignUpGenius for dates as holiday months may vary. Typically held the Saturday immediately following the 4th Friday.

Sign up via our SignUpGenius account. We welcome those with all types of community service requirements including teens. Pre-teens must be pre-approved and directly supervised by a responsible adult. Visit our website for more information about Adelante Comunidad Conejo 

Our Marketplace prep happens on the fourth Friday of each month 

Volunteers sort food donations, glean produce, and load vehicles for our Community Free Marketplace. The work takes place at our HUB in Thousand Oaks from 9am-noon. Holiday month dates and times may vary. Be sure to check our SignUpGenius or website for details. See link below. 

Minimum age requirement is 16 years, 12+ with direct adult supervision. There is work to do for all abilities. We are able to sign off on community service obligations. 

Go to our SignUpGenius account for detailed information and sign ups. 

Food Pantry prep happens on the second Friday of the month! 

Volunteers sort donations and glean produce to help stock our Food Pantry @Shadows. The work takes place at our HUB location in Thousand Oaks - 9am-noon. Go to our SignUpGenius for details. *see below

Minimum age requirement is 12 years of age. All children under 16 must be directly supervised by a responsible adult. Younger children only if pre-approved. We welcome all abilities and are able to sign off on community service requirements. 

Go to our SignUpGenius account for detailed information and sign ups. Hours may vary. 

Our biggest community celebration of the year is around the corner, and we’re looking for volunteers to help us plan, prep, and spread acceptance every step of the way! If you’ve got a heart for our mission (and love a good 5K!), we’d be thrilled to have you on the team.

Volunteer Roles We’re Currently Looking to Fill:

We are especially looking for help with the following programs:

GiGi’s Kitchen - meets monthly

• Program Leads (Kids, Teens, and Adults)

GiGiFIT You & I (Infant Program) - Wed 9:30-10:30am- weekly

• Program Assistants to support caregivers and babies

GiGiFIT Preschoolers Thurs 9:00-10:00am- weekly

• Program Assistants to support caregivers and babies

GiGiFIT Kids & Teens Thurs 4:00-5:00 / 5:00-6:00pm

• Program Assistants to help facilitate activities and encourage participants

Whether you are interested in stepping into a leadership role or assisting with programs, there is a place for you this spring!

All new docents receive training from 'day one' and continued support throughout this immersive experience! 

Thank you for your interest in volunteering with the Camarillo Ranch Foundation (CRF).

Please complete and submit the Volunteer Application by email to info@camarilloranch.org, or mail to:

Camarillo Ranch Foundation  201 Camarillo Ranch Road Camarillo CA 93012

Camarillo Ranch Foundation 
201 Camarillo Ranch Road
Camarillo CA 93012

Thank you for your interest in volunteering with the Camarillo Ranch Foundation (CRF).
Please complete and submit the Volunteer Application by email to info@camarilloranch.org, or mail to:

Camarillo Ranch Foundation 
201 Camarillo Ranch Road
Camarillo CA 93012

JOIN US!  The Camarillo Ranch Foundation (CRF) seeks community members to serve on the Board of Directors.  The Board of Directors meets at 5:30 P.M. on the First Wednesday of the month.  All CRF Committee Meetings take place in the CRF Office, unless otherwise noted. 

To apply, please complete the Board Nomination Form below. 

Board Nomination Forms 2022-1 (camarilloranchfoundation.com)

Please type or print clearly and attach a resume (if desired). All applicants must reside within Ventura County. (See Board of Directors’ Vacancies.) In addition to submitting this application, you may be asked to participate in an interview process.  If accepted by the board, a background check done. This application and anything submitted with the application is a public record.

Please return completed application, with attached resume (if desired), by US mail to:

CRF Board Nominations

Camarillo Ranch Foundation

201 Camarillo Ranch Road

Camarillo, CA 93012

or email to info@camarilloranch.org

You may call 805-389-8182 with questions. 

Current and proposed projects include various activities:

Thank you for your interest in volunteering with the Camarillo Ranch Foundation (CRF).

Please complete and submit the Volunteer Application by email to info@camarilloranch.org,

or mail to:

Camarillo Ranch Foundation 
201 Camarillo Ranch Road
Camarillo CA 93012

Thank you for your interest in volunteering with the Camarillo Ranch Foundation (CRF).

Please complete and submit the Volunteer Application by email to info@camarilloranch.org,

or mail to:

Camarillo Ranch Foundation 
201 Camarillo Ranch Road
Camarillo CA 93012

The U.S. Navy Seabee Museum’s Volunteer Program is made up of dedicated and enthusiastic volunteers who provide excellent customer service, care about history, and want to provide the public with a great visitor experience. We are seeking committed people with a passion for history; who enjoy interacting with the public; and providing the most up-to-date information available about the Museum’s collections and programs. Museum volunteers help visitors get the most out of their experience by welcoming and assisting visitors throughout public areas; answering questions, and directing visitors to programs, events, and exhibitions.

Volunteer Wish Granters help plan and fulfill each wish. The wish granting process begins with an interview to determine the child's heartfelt wish and ends with the presentation of the wish. This volunteer position is best suited for individuals with creative energy, entrepreneurial enthusiasm and the ability to give freely of their time. Bilingual volunteers are especially encouraged.

Please visit our website for more information on how you can become a wish granter http://tri-counties.wish.org/ways-to-help/volunteering/become-a-volunteer. 

The Camarillo Ranch Foundation needs volunteers to support special projects at the Ranch! 

Join our Education and Legacy Committee with the following: 

Tell us about your skills and interests!  Discuss the possibilities with the Education and Legacy Committee Chair.  

Do you have a school assignment that could focus on the history of Adolfo Camarillo and the Camarillo Ranch to create a presentation or other project?  We would love to hear from you! 

CAMARILLO RANCH SPECIAL EVENTS AND MARKETING PROJECTS: 

The Camarillo Ranch Foundation needs volunteers to assist in outreach to the community to share the many events and historical richness of the Camarillo Ranch!

Here are some examples of projects and activities you'll be involved with: 

Share YOUR skills, talents and interests!  We would love to hear about your ideas!

Camarillo Ranch Docents learn about the Camarillo legacy to share local history with visitors. Docent-guided tours of the Camarillo family’s 1892 Queen Anne Victorian home provide access to all 15 rooms.  Items belonging to the Camarillo family, historical photographs, and furnishings bring to life the colorful stories shared by docents.  Step outside and take in lovely views of the front lawn and gardens from the home’s generous wraparound porch.

Docents 

Lead tours through the 1892 Queen Anne Victorian home, visit local historic sites on field trips, join in the festive celebrations and special events, and teach visitors about Adolfo Camarillo and life in the late 19th century.

Docents are requested to volunteer at least 16 hours per quarter (every 3 months). 

Historic House Tours | Camarillo Ranch Foundation

Camarillo Ranch School Tour Docents learn about the Camarillo legacy to share local history with visitors. Docent-guided tours of the Camarillo family’s 1892 Queen Anne Victorian home provide access to all 15 rooms.  Items belonging to the Camarillo family, historical photographs, and furnishings bring to life the colorful stories shared by our knowledgeable docents.  Step outside and take in lovely views of the front lawn and gardens from the home’s generous wraparound porch.

SCHOOL TOUR DOCENTS 

School Tours take place on Wednesdays and Thursdays 9:30am-11:30am from October through May.

Docents lead small groups of third grade students and their teachers through the historic 1892 Queen Anne Victorian home and teach visitors about Adolfo Camarillo's life in the late 19th century.

Docents are requested to volunteer at least 16 hours per quarter (every 3 months). 

 School Tours | Camarillo Ranch Foundation

Join the dedicated Board of Directors of the Camarillo Ranch Foundation (CRF).  Our mission is to preserve the legacy of Adolfo Camarillo and to share the fascinating history of the Camarillo Ranch through education, enjoyment and enrichment. The Board of Directors meets at 5:30pm on the First Wednesday of the month.   All CRF Committee Meetings take place in the CRF Office, unless otherwise noted. 

To apply, please complete the Board Nomination Form below. 

Board Nomination Forms 2022-1 (camarilloranchfoundation.com)

Please type or print clearly and attach a resume (if desired). All applicants must reside within Ventura County. (See Board of Directors’ Vacancies.) In addition to submitting this application, you may be asked to participate in an interview process.  If accepted by the board, a background check will be done. This application and anything submitted with the application is a public record.

Please return completed application, with attached resume (if desired), by US mail to:

CRF Board Nominations

Camarillo Ranch Foundation

201 Camarillo Ranch Road

Camarillo, CA 93012

or email to info@camarilloranch.org

Individuals and small groups experienced at some home repair and maintenance (or interested in learning more about it) are needed to assist our Habitat Home Repair program with projects around the Ventura County. This program supports low-income homeowners (primarily seniors, the disabled, and veterans) with needed home repairs. These vary from minor to major, and include: installing energy-efficient windows, repairing electrical wiring, building ramps, putting in grab bars, and much more! You must register online through our volunteer management system: Habitat Ventura Volunteer Application.

The Habitat Ventura Event Team meets on the second Tuesday of every month from 6-7:30 pm, sometimes in person at our Oxnard office and sometimes on Zoom. They support our annual large events and fundraisers, and we’d love for you to join! We need help with creating decor, gathering auction items, doing phone call and canvassing outreach to promote events, and support on event days. To get started, create an account online through our volunteer management system: Habitat Ventura Volunteer Application. Select "Event Team" and/or "Event Support" as your interests on the questionnaire.

Want to make a difference in the community and enjoy working with people? The Habitat ReStore just may be the place for you. The ReStore is a discount home improvement store that sells sells new and used furniture, decor, appliances, and building materials, helping keep over 300 tons out of landfills per year. We need volunteers to help with unloading new arrivals, organizing, cleaning, and heavy lifting. Cashier and customer service may be taught to long-term volunteers. The ReStore is open 7 days a week, closed some holidays. You must sign up online through our volunteer management system: Habitat Ventura Volunteer Application. Applicants will be reviewed and sent a link to our calendar to register for shifts. Ages 12-15 must volunteer with a parent/guardian, ages 16 and up may volunteer by themselves.

Want to make a difference in the community and enjoy working with people? The Habitat ReStore just may be the place for you. The ReStore is a discount home improvement store that sells sells new and used furniture, decor, appliances, and building materials, helping keep over 300 tons out of landfills per year. We need volunteers to help with unloading new arrivals, organizing, cleaning, and heavy lifting. Cashier and customer service may be taught to long-term volunteers. The ReStore is open 7 days a week, closed some holidays. You must sign up online through our volunteer management system: Habitat Ventura Volunteer Application. Applicants will be reviewed and sent a link to our calendar to register for shifts. Ages 12-15 must volunteer with a parent/guardian, ages 16 and up may volunteer by themselves.

***MUST REGISTER ON HABITAT VOLUNTEER SITE:

Habitat Ventura Volunteer Application***

Playhouse Prep Tuesdays 8:00 am - 12:00 pm

Assist with creating wood playhouse kits, which will later be used at Playhouse Build events to make playhouses that are donated to military families with young children.

For Youth Volunteers:

Time: 8am-12pm

Scope: cut, paint, and prep wood kits for playhouse events

Who: Glean Team Leaders (GTLs) are trained volunteers who collect produce at Farmers Market "gleaning" events. If you are passionate about fighting hunger & food waste in your own community and are detail-oriented, you will love being a Glean Team Leader! You must be at least 16 years old to train as a GTL, and volunteers 16 - 17 years old must have a parent or legal guardian who trains and volunteers with them.

What: At the Thousand Oaks market, GTLs can glean on their own or with one or two other trained GTLs. GTLs distribute empty boxes to participating vendors, collect the food donations at the end of the market, weigh and record the donations, and prepare the produce for pick-up by one of Food Forward’s partner hunger relief receiving agencies.

You may need to lift boxes weighing up to 40 pounds, and you’ll need a smartphone to record donations or send us a photograph of the record. Food Forward provides liability insurance for the event.

When: The market glean is on Thursdays from 3:15pm to 4:30pm. We ask Glean Team Leaders to commit to volunteering at 6 market events over the course of a year or less. Of course, if you’d like to volunteer more, we’d be thrilled. Shifts are about 1 hour long. 

How: We'll have you check out a glean at the market first with a trained Glean Team Leader. If you love it, we'll get you through the rest of our training and paperwork process! A background check (free to you) is required.

***Email volunteer@foodforward.org to let us know you're interested!***

Ventura County Fire Department instructors teach this six-week week course, one evening per week, and a final exercise held on Saturday. 

Participants learn valuable emergency preparedness and response skills for self, family and community.

Invite friends and family members to take the classes with you!  

Participants who complete the course receive a free CERT starter personal protective equipment (PPE) kit, with gloves, goggles, helmet, vest, a whistle and flashlight.

Respond to this opportunity to be notified when the next Camarillo CERT class is scheduled.  Contact Heidi Zahrt, Hzahrt@cityofcamarillo.org, or 805-383-5688, with questions any time.  

For information on all Ventura County Cities' CERT coordinators and class schedules, please see this page:  CERT Training – Ventura County Fire Department

Who: Do you like fighting hunger & food waste in your own community, making your own volunteer schedule, and working outside? You may love being a Harvest Leader! Harvest Leaders are trained volunteers who harvest fruit all across Southern California. 

You must be at least 16 years old to train as a Harvest Leader, and volunteers 16 - 17 years old must have a parent or legal guardian who trains and volunteers with them.

What: Harvest Leaders can choose to harvest fruit trees in any of the following ways: (1) by themselves; (2) with family and/or friends; or (3) by leading harvest events that are open to volunteers from the public (which Food Forward recruits for you). Food Forward communicates with homeowners and managers of private properties, parks, farms, and orchards who are interested in donating their fruit. We’ll help you identify a property and a time that works for you to harvest. You just need to bring some equipment (which we’ll give you), register any people joining you and help them get started, and harvest as much fruit as possible!

You will need to be comfortable lifting boxes weighing 20 pounds. You’ll also need reliable access to a vehicle to transport harvesting equipment and deliver the produce to a local hunger relief agency. Food Forward provides liability insurance for the event.

When: Extremely flexible! You can let us know what days and times you prefer to volunteer, but we ask Harvest Leaders to commit to volunteering at 6 harvest events over the course of a year or less. Of course, if you’d like to volunteer more, we’d be thrilled. Harvest events take 2-3 hours in total, including setting up before and wrapping up after.

Where: We harvest fruit (and some veggies too) all across Los Angeles and Ventura Counties, although we need Harvest Leaders in Thousand Oaks specifically.

Why: We often have more fruit-filled properties than we are able to harvest. Without more Harvest Leaders, that fruit will go to waste! A Harvest Leader and a few other volunteers will harvest hundreds of pounds of food to donate at an average harvest event.

Joining our Event Leader community also connects you with folks from all walks of life who are passionate about food access, food waste, sustainability, and the outdoors. You’ll have a regular opportunity to make a big impact, and you’ll get to meet some great people and trees along the way.

How: We'll have you check out a harvest with a trained Harvest Leader. If you love it, we'll get you through the rest of our training and paperwork process! A background check (free to you) is required.

***Email volunteer@foodforward.org to let us know you're interested!***

We are recruiting tutors for adults who want to learn or improve their English language abilities. We provide free training and all materials, and match adult learners with tutors. We work with learners throughout Ventura County. We offer one-to-one and group tutoring sessions. Tutors typically work with the adult learners for 60-90 minutes in two sessions a week, but it's entirely up to the tutor and adult learner to set the time, date, and location of the sessions. We encourage meetings in public libraries and other public places. Sessions may be in person or using distance communications like Zoom, Google Meet, Skype, etc.

If you are looking for an opportunity to connect with an eager learner, and make a difference in one person's life, you may find tutoring a very rewarding experience. For more information, visit our website at www.laubachventura.org.

http://www.laubachventura.org/home.html

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WriteGirl is Seeking Writing Mentors and Support Volunteers

Get inspired! Make an impact! Support the voices of teens and be part of a positive community of creative writers!

WriteGirl, now in its 25th season, is a creative writing and mentoring organization that empowers teen girls/gender-expansive youth in Los Angeles and around the world through mentoring relationships with women/gender-expansive writers. You may have seen us in the news as the mentoring organization where Inaugural Poet Amanda Gorman got her start! Mentors work with teens one-on-one (online and sometimes in-person), and participate in group writing workshops online. While most programming takes place online, WriteGirl does present some in-person events in Los Angeles and other cities. WriteGirl is particularly seeking mentors throughout the U.S. and abroad who can mentor teens virtually. WriteGirl is based in Los Angeles, but volunteers can join from anywhere. (Get a sneak peek of WriteGirl here!) 

The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program assists individuals and families who have a household income of less than $69,000. Trained volunteers prepare and electronically file state and federal tax returns assisting filers to claim the credits for which they are eligible.

VITA sites will be open for in-person tax preparation services at multiple locations across Ventura County with weekday, evening, and weekend options available. 

Join our team of volunteers, working collaboratively to assist low and moderate income earners in our community increase their financial stability.

Intake/Screening Volunteer: Will receive training on how to assist the tax filer to complete the intake form and how to review their paperwork to ensure they have everything necessary to complete their tax return.  Bilingual English/Spanish speaking volunteers are especially needed.

 Volunteers must successfully complete the IRS online Standards of Conduct and Intake/Interview certifications.

Intake/Screening volunteers are asked to commit 3-4 hours per week between February 1 and April 30.

Additional information will be sent after signing up for this volunteer need.

For more information, contact Susan Englund,

Email: Susan.Englund@vcunitedway.org

The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance  (VITA) program assists individuals and families who have a household income of less than $69,000.  Trained volunteers prepare and electronically file state and federal tax returns assisting filers to claim the credits for which they are eligible.

VITA sites will be open for in-person tax preparation services at multiple locations across Ventura County with weekday, evening, and Saturday options available.  Virtual tax preparation services will also be offered with no client contact.

Join our team of volunteers, working collaboratively to assist low and moderate income earners in our community increase their financial stability.

Tax Preparer Volunteer:  Prepare and electronically file state and federal tax returns.  Tax preparation experience is helpful but not required. Volunteer Tax preparers are protected and not accountable for errors as long as they prepare within certification level.

A two-session classroom training will be offered November 2 & 8 at CLU Oxnard Satellite Campus and December 6 & 13 at Moorpark College (with online access).   Additional online training will also be available. 

All volunteers must successfully complete the IRS online certification.

Tax prep volunteers are asked to commit 3-4 hours per week between February 1 and April 30.   

Additional information will be sent after signing up for this volunteer need.

For more information, contact Susan Englund,

Email: Susan.Englund@vcunitedway.org

***Email volunteer@foodforward.org to let us know you're interested!*** 

Saticoy Community Fridge is a community-led project that provides a refrigerator in Saticoy where all people can access free food. The Saticoy Community Fridge team is interested in building new structures of support that create opportunities for community solidarity while de-emphasizing traditional forms of charity and philanthropy. We collect food donations from local producers, farmers, and community members and distribute them at our Saticoy Food Hub office. 

Your help can look like:

1. Cleaning & restocking

Maintenance tasks include but are not limited to: sweeping, mopping,wiping down surfaces, cleaning inside and outside the fridge, watering plants, 

Restocking is also part of cleaning because we want to make sure the fridge and pantry are always clean and full. 

This also includes checking for spoilage and sorting through donations. 

Volunteers can refer to the daily checklist in the office for a current and more specific list of chores. 

2. Sorting and organizing 

The food donations we receive need to be inspected and sorted upon arrival. This means separating bad, moldy or rotten food as well as expired food. The food then needs to get organized and put at the front fridge and pantry or in the back storage

3. Donation Pick-ups

You may be asked to pick up local donations from around Saticoy. Feel free to use a wagon, bike, Dooley, etc to facilitate transportation. 

All other pickup roles are for those who have a car they can bring. 

4. Current scheduled pick-ups that require a car 

Community Action for Ventura County: Every other week on Tuesday. 

Address: 621 Richmond Ave, Oxnard, CA 93030

5. Gleaning 

Gleaning is the act of harvesting leftover or excess crops from farmers fields, neighbors gardens and possibly restaurants.

Depending on the amount of fruit, you can do this individually or with a team. 

6.  Compost maintenance 

We have a compost bin across the street in the Saticoy Library parking lot. 

Office compost bin needs to be taken out daily 

The compost bin needs to have a balance of green and brown material. Ideally a 2:1 ratio of brown to green, but 1:1 or half and half is fine too. 

Volunteer hours can vary but the Community Fridge is open Tuesday-Friday from 1:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Social media marketingWriting email newslettersWriting press releasesTranslating material into Spanish

Saticoy Food Hub (SFH) relies mostly on funding through grants and foundations. This position will uplift our mission, voice, and vision to potential funders to increase financial sustainability. They will seek to write, submit, and organize grant opportunities for the organization. These opportunities may align with grants based on agricultural, food security, resilient communities, economic opportunities, or climate action outcomes. The right volunteer will share SFH values and be willing to learn how we operate, to better position our programs to the wide variety of grant opportunities available.


Responsibilities include:
• Identify grant funding opportunities
• Catalog potential volunteer opportunities and develop a calendar
• Write and submit grant proposals
• Organize deliverables outlined in each grant for staff/volunteers to meet metrics
• Furnish prospective funders with supporting documents
• Collaborate with Executive Director and Board of Directors to organize long-term strategies for fund development
• Assist in developing strategies for evaluation and data management


Please, provide a resume or list of relevant experience in grant writing, fund development, program management, or technical writing.

This position is remote, but candidates who are nearby are more than welcome to visit or work in person. Time commitment: 5-10 hours per week. Staff are often available most work days after 10:00 am PST until 8:00 pm PST. There is flexibility and an openness to meet on weekends or early morning, on occasion. Depending on any constraints put on by time hour differences.
Requested length of service: A minimum of 6 months to learn the organization and complete a grant. However, SFH would prefer a longer-term volunteer for an entire fiscal year.

Important responsibilities for this role is include helping event days run smoothly. For this position, volunteers can get involved with planning, execution, and day of tasks for the Saticoy Farmers Market. They take place on the first Sunday of each month. Tasks as an Farmers Market volunteer include:

City of Ventura, Parks & Recreation is looking for volunteers, to assist us in maintaining the City's beloved Cornucopia Community Garden.  Community Service hours are available to students and groups.

Volunteer duties include, but are not limited to:

You can sign up for volunteer opportunities at www.cityofventura.ca.gov/Volunteer.  See Community Gardens and click the Details and Volunteer Release Agreement for instructions.

Thank you!

Our literacy organization needs tutors in Oxnard. We provide all training and materials three times a year. Our next training is Saturday, May 17, 2025. You do not need to speak a foreign language or be a teacher.

Laubach Literacy is seeking adults to serve on its board of directors. We are looking for people interested in furthering our mission to tutor adults who want to learn or improve their English. Board members do not need to know a second language or be a tutor. While previous work on a nonprofit board is helpful, it is not required. We are looking for anyone who has time and enthusiasm for what we do. We are looking for people who have a few hours a month to help with running our small all-volunteer organization. We have no paid staff. The board meets every other month, except August,  in the evening at our office. Our annual meeting is in July, when we elect new officers and board members. You do not need to be a current member of Laubach Literacy of Ventura County. People with skills in social media outreach are needed. We have a mix of actively employed and retired people who serve on our board of 4 members. We have insurance for our board members and officers. If you are interested in attending a board meeting, please contact us for details. Help us make a meaningful, positive difference in people's lives.

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Ojai Raptor Center is recruiting volunteers for many different positions. We need assistance with animal care, transport, education, landscaping & maintenance, fundraising and administrative support. 

Volunteers needed for Rescue Food Sorting. Volunteers will check expiration dates, quality of packing, boxing, and weighing food items getting it ready for our agency distribution.

Volunteers will check expiration dates, quality of packing, boxing, and weighing food items getting it ready for our agency distribution. Watch this video shedding light on the impact this activity has on getting food ready for the food insecure  https://youtu.be/3PJNlkvTQQ0

 Days and times vary week to week.  See schedule in sign-up link below.

 Maximum amount of people 15.

 Minimum age requirement is 12 years of age or older. 

All participants must be able to walk, bend and lift boxes of product weighing up to 35 pounds without assistance.

All volunteers are required to sign-up on-line via this link, sign-in when they arrive to the activity, and check-out when they leave the activity.

Check in with the Community Engagement Team in the lobby of the 4156-building. Look for the double glass doors under the orange awning. If you are arriving for a night shift, please check-in at the 4183 building which is across the street or to your left as you turn right onto Southbank Road. 

Attire: Closed toed shoes are a must! Layered casual modest clothing. Anyone wearing flip flops or other inappropriate shoes will not be able to participate.

Parking Information:

Carpooling greatly encouraged!  Free public parking.  Please do not park in front of the Channel Islands Roofing or Prestige Auto buildings.  Park in any open spaces directly in front of Food Share or on the sides of Food Share.  Please do not park in the back of the 4156 or 4183 Food Share buildings.  You can drive across Lambert and park on the South side of Southbank Road or park on Lambert and walk to the Food Share building.

Link to register: https://cerv.is/0303x1124

Event Description:

Help pack food into emergency boxes getting them ready for distribution to those who are in need. Only open on Mondays.  Shifts vary. 

 No walk-ins.  Must sign-up using Food Share's website link here https://cerv.is/m?0303ggoH2bC 

 Off-site location:

521 North Elevar
Oxnard, CA 93030

Off Rice and Camino Del Sol and then a left on Elevar.

Parking: NO STREET PARKING! YOU WILL BE TOWED OR TICKETED OR BOTH.  Park in any open spaces directly behind building.  The building is a temporary space for Food Share.  

Best suited for those volunteers who can:

1) Safely do repetitive lifting, twisting, and bending.

 2) Safely lift & carry filled boxes weighing less than ten pounds and up to thirty-five pounds. (Be aware that at no time will you be asked or required to lift any weight beyond your known or perceived strength levels and capabilities.) 

3)  Stand for 2-2.5 hours.

 Appropriate suggested attire:  Layered casual modest clothing.  Closed toed shoes are a must! Anyone wearing flip flops or other inappropriate shoes will not be able to participate. Wearing any type of clothing, shoes or jewelry that may increase the risk of accident or injury on the job is restricted.  

 Masks indoors is required. Masks are available on-site if you do not bring your own. We will provide gloves.

 When you all arrive: 

 On-site contact: Matt, or Jess Look for the person in a black or gray Food Share shirt! If you have any questions call Matt 805-791-8556.

 Enter through the main door.

 Once in the building check in that you arrived for the activity on your mobile device or let the staff know if you are having trouble signing-in. The location service must be on to sign in via the mobile device.  There is also a link in the confirmation email or a text allowing sign up via the mobile phone. The confirmation email and text go out one day prior to event date.

Minimum age 12.

No court ordered or probation hours accepted for this activity.  Contact the volunteer department for more information regarding this type of community service or look at the requirements posted in the volunteer section.

Thank you for your support!  We could not get through this tough time without you.

Use this registration link to sign-up for a shift. 

Pop-up Food Distribution College Park - Oxnard

Opportunity Name: Pop-up Food Distribution College Park – Oxnard.

Who is receiving the food? Ventura County clients in need of food assistance.

What time are the clients arriving? They start lining up at 10am.

What time does the distribution start? 2:00PM (earlier if we are ready to launch).

What will you be doing? Depending on your shift time:

12:30pm-4:00pm shift will help register clients name, address, zip, number in household, answering one question, and placing a tag/ticket onto windshield. Be able to stand for three-four hours. Please hydrate before arriving. 

1:30-4pm shift will help us run a drive through pop-up food pantry at College Park. You will be placing boxes of food into trunks of cars (Produce boxes weigh 12-13 lb. & Food Share food box is15lb), traffic control (telling cars when they need to stop and when they can leave), and breakdown at this site.  Be able to stand for three-four hours. Please hydrate before arriving. 

When does this take place? Every Wednesday year-round 

Where will this opportunity take place? College Park, 3250 South Rose Ave., Oxnard, CA 93033

What is the volunteer shift time? 12:30-4pm or 1:30pm-4pm (shift will end when food runs out or last client is served) Please be patient while we get things going and conduct the brief on what to do.

Where do I park: Parking: Park across from the skate park inside the park. As you enter the park and turn right you will see a skate park to your left and a parking lot to your right. Park in the parking lot to your right. Walk to the Food Share check-in table. Do not park in the Channel Islands high school parking lot.

Where do I check-in?  The volunteer check-in table is located by the pop-up tents.

Who do I check-in with?  Matt, Jess, Laura, Lilie or Lupita at the Food Share check-in table once you get into the park. 

What do I wear? Casual, layered, and modest clothing. Closed toe shoes are required for safety reasons. A safety vest (provided upon arrival). Disposable gloves available upon request. Check the weather prior to arriving and dress appropriately. This is a rain or shine event.

What happens if the weather is bad? This is a rain or shine event. 

Additional information to know:

You MUST be 12 years of age or older to volunteer at a pop-up site. No exceptions. Parent supervision is still required on-site for ages 12-16.

Always use caution at this distribution due to moving vehicles and pedestrians. We want everyone to be safe while helping the community.  

Treat all people with dignity and respect. Maintain confidentiality for those recipients' receiving assistance. Do not engage in or tolerate unwanted or unwelcome sexual behavior. Report all violations or conflicts to staff management. Accommodate people with disabilities and persons with limited English proficiency. Please do not take photographs of clients.

Here is a YouTube video link https://youtu.be/XazhGiZVw9I

Please use this registration link to sign-up for a shift(s). CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

As you may already know, food insecurity is a growing problem in our society. Many families struggle to put food on the table, especially during these challenging times. Our food hub is an essential resource for smaller food pantries in providing access to nutritious necessities.

We are looking for compassionate individuals who are willing to volunteer their time to help us with various tasks such as sorting, organizing, and distributing produce to our non-profit partners. Our non-profit partners will then supply their clients with fresh produce a their pantry distribution.

Volunteering at our food pantry is a great way to give back to the community and make a meaningful impact in the lives of those in need. It's also an opportunity to meet new people, gain valuable skills, and build your resume.

Thank you for considering this opportunity to make a difference in the lives of those experiencing food insecurity. Your kindness and generosity can help restore hope and dignity to those who need it most. If this interest you please feel free to reach out.

Thank you,

Russell Wilson

Community Services Asst. Manger

Community Action of Ventura County

621 Richmond Ave Oxnard, CA, 93030

805-816-5832

Welcome to our donation pick-up route volunteer opportunity!

As a volunteer on our donation pick-up route, you will play a key role in helping our organization collect and distribute food to those in need. Your efforts will help us obtain essential food items that are crucial for individuals and families who are experiencing tough times.

We need your help bi-weekly on Wednesday from 8:00am-12:00pm. You would be going with our staff to our local donors and collecting food for our weekly distribution. No previous experience is necessary, and all training and equipment will be provided.

If you're interested in becoming a volunteer on our donation pick-up route, please contact me today. We'd love to have you join our team and help us make a difference in the lives of those in need.

Thank you,

Russell Wilson

Community Services Asst. Manager

Community Action of Ventura County

621 Richmond Ave Oxnard, CA, 93030

805-816-5832

Attention all compassionate and dedicated individuals! Our homeless services organization is in need of volunteers to help us serve our community.

As you may know, homelessness is a growing problem in our society. Many individuals and families struggle to find shelter, safety, and basic necessities on a daily basis. Our organization provides essential resources such as laundry, showers, clothing, and support services to help those in need get back on their feet.

We are looking for volunteers who can commit their time to help us with various tasks such as handing out soap/towels/clothes, organizing donations, coordinating showers and assisting with the laundry room.
Volunteers will also have the opportunity to interact with clients and provide them with much-needed support and compassion.

If you're passionate about making a positive impact in your community and helping those in need, we'd love to have you on board. Volunteering with our organization is a great way to give back, meet new people, gain valuable skills, and make a meaningful difference in someone's life.

Thank you for considering this opportunity to make a difference in the lives of those experiencing homelessness. No matter how much time you can commit, your efforts will be appreciated and valued. If you're interested in volunteering, please feel free to contact me

Thank you,

Russell Wilson

Community Services Asst. Manager

Community Action of Ventura County

621 Richmond Ave Oxnard, CA, 93030

805-816-5832

As you may already know, food insecurity is a growing problem in our society. Many families struggle to put food on the table, especially during these challenging times. Our food pantry is an essential resource for those in need, providing them with access to nutritious meals and basic necessities.

We are looking for dedicated and compassionate individuals who are willing to volunteer their time to help us with various tasks such as sorting, organizing, and distributing food items. Volunteers will also assist with maintaining the pantry space to ensure it remains clean and safe for both our volunteers and clients.

Volunteering at our food pantry is a great way to give back to the community and make a meaningful impact in the lives of those in need. It's also an opportunity to meet new people, gain valuable skills, and build your resume.

Thank you for considering this opportunity to make a difference in the lives of those experiencing food insecurity. Your kindness and generosity can help restore hope and dignity to those who need it most. If this interest you please feel free to reach out.

Thank you,

Russell Wilson

Food Program Coordinator

Community Action of Ventura County

621 Richmond Ave Oxnard, CA, 93030

805-816-5832

Make a Difference in a Student’s Life

Join EnCorps’ STEMx Tutors program to virtually tutor math to middle school students who are under-performing in Foundational Math, Pre-Algebra and Algebra 1. 

As a volunteer math tutor, you prepare students for the rigor of high school mathematics and establish the foundational knowledge needed to pursue a college education that prepares students for a career in an increasingly technical world.

EnCorps STEMx Tutors make a significant difference in a student’s relationship with math: 86% of students who take part in the program increased their math scores in the 2023-24 academic year!

Saticoy Farmers Market offers fun and educational activities for visitors of all ages. Activities change with each market. Possible Fun Zone themes include: living soil, native plants, or seasonal produce.

This volunteer opportunity would assist in set-up and overseeing the area within the Saticoy Farmers Market. If you have previous experience with activities, youth education, agricultural education, or have teaching. This is a great opportunity for you. 

The Saticoy Farmers Market occurs on the first sunday of each month. 

All registered volunteers will be informed of and where possible linked to posted disaster-related volunteer opportunities as they are listed on this site.

NOTIFICATIONS:

In order to ensure receipt of notifications of volunteer opportunities -

1) please ensure that you email is not screening out the system generated notifications by white-listing the following eddress - noreply@galaxydigital.com,   

2) In your profile, under Settings, please make sure that notifications are turned on so that you will be able to receive emails regarding upcoming disaster response and recovery opportunities.

Settings
Contact me in the event of a disaster - should indicate "Yes"
Receive system emails and messages - should indicate "Yes"

NOTE: During and immediately after an event, you may receive notifications every day.  Typically during intermediate and long-term recovery far fewer messages will be generated.

Vitalant Needs Volunteers!

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

We are looking for Blood Drive Volunteers to attend mobile blood drives to welcome and assist blood donors with the pre-registration process as well as monitoring and thanking donors and serving refreshments after their blood donation.

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

Qualifications/Requirements

Training

Are you looking for a volunteer opportunity for school or your resume, or just to get more involved in your community? Do you want to make a difference while developing your skills? BRITE is seeking volunteers of all ages to help us with community outreach and education. Help BRITE reach more of our community by supporting tables with activities and prevention resources at health and resource fairs across Ventura County. Orientation and training will be provided. Make a difference in your community and have fun while doing it! We are interested in working with individuals as well as with groups. All hours will count towards volunteer or community service hours.

BRITE seeks to promote health and well-being, diversity and inclusion, to build connections, and support social emotional learning. We work to reduce underage and binge drinking, cannabis, tobacco, and abuse of other drugs, as well as to reduce bullying and suicide. Learn more about us at www.briteyouth.org.

With Veterans Day approaching on November 11th, are you looking for ways to assist our veterans most in need - the ones who can use a hand up after they bravely served our country? We at Gold Coast Veterans Foundation have those opportunities for you!

Thanks to the many people who care enough to act, GCVF is in fact winning the battle to end homelessness and suffering for American veterans! Thousands of veterans have received individual 1-on-1 care, and nearly 230 high-risk veterans have been rescued from homelessness.

We’d be honored and grateful if you would join us right here on the front lines, repairing the lives of the people who walked into harm’s way for our nation. There are so many different things that anyone and everyone can do to ‘be the change’, and make a miracle happen.

See it For Yourself

Believe it or not, our biggest wish is for you to walk in through the front door and see what we do in person:

What you‘ll definitely see is a lean, fast, low-overhead organization that is 100% focused on saving, repairing, and improving the lives of our veterans.

At GCVF, our volunteers are on the front lines providing free care and services to veterans and their families. No matter what your age, your skills have a vital role to play in our mission, caring for veterans. If you can fix a car, teach computer skills, have a compassionate conversations, we need you!

No matter what your age, health, skills, or capacity allows you to do, your unique talents can make all the difference in the world to a veteran in need.

Who: Do you like fighting hunger & food waste in your own community, making your own volunteer schedule, and working outside? You may love being a Harvest Leader! Harvest Leaders are trained volunteers who harvest fruit all across Southern California. 

You must be at least 16 years old to train as a Harvest Leader, and volunteers 16 - 17 years old must have a parent or legal guardian who trains and volunteers with them.

What: Harvest Leaders can choose to harvest fruit trees in any of the following ways: (1) by themselves; (2) with family and/or friends; or (3) by leading harvest events that are open to volunteers from the public (which Food Forward recruits for you). Food Forward communicates with homeowners and managers of private properties, parks, farms, and orchards who are interested in donating their fruit. We’ll help you identify a property and a time that works for you to harvest. You just need to bring some equipment (which we’ll give you), register any people joining you and help them get started, and harvest as much fruit as possible!

You will need to be comfortable lifting boxes weighing 20 pounds. You’ll also need reliable access to a vehicle to transport harvesting equipment and deliver the produce to a local hunger relief agency. Food Forward provides liability insurance for the event.

When: Extremely flexible! You can let us know what days and times you prefer to volunteer, but we ask Harvest Leaders to commit to volunteering at 6 harvest events over the course of a year or less. Of course, if you’d like to volunteer more, we’d be thrilled. Harvest events take 2-3 hours in total, including setting up before and wrapping up after.

Where: We harvest fruit (and some veggies too) all across Los Angeles and Ventura Counties, although we need Harvest Leaders in Fillmore specifically.

Why: We often have more fruit-filled properties than we are able to harvest. Without more Harvest Leaders, that fruit will go to waste! A Harvest Leader and a few other volunteers will harvest hundreds of pounds of food to donate at an average harvest event.

Joining our Event Leader community also connects you with folks from all walks of life who are passionate about food access, food waste, sustainability, and the outdoors. You’ll have a regular opportunity to make a big impact, and you’ll get to meet some great people and trees along the way.

How: We'll have you check out a harvest with a trained Harvest Leader. If you love it, we'll get you through the rest of our training and paperwork process! A background check (free to you) is required.

***Email volunteer@foodforward.org to let us know you're interested!***

The Ventura County Sheriff’s Office and the Camarillo Police Department have long experienced strong partnerships with citizen volunteers. The contributions made by these trained volunteers have been an integral part of the support system needed to achieve law enforcement’s mission of public safety. 

Disaster Assistance Response Team D.A.R.T. is a volunteer organization to respond in support of the city of Camarillo and the county of Ventura under direction of the Camarillo Police, in times of emergency, disasters or general requests. D.A.R.T. members must complete 80 hours of initial training and are recurrently trained in first aid, traffic control, light search and rescue, and communications. D.A.R.T. attends and helps at many local civic events including Camarillo High football games, street fairs, July 4th, Christmas parade, and many other community events.

Exploring is an exciting way for youth to experience the dynamic field of law enforcement firsthand. The program is designed to enhance a youth’s preparation for a future in law enforcement service, encourage community service, offer firsthand experiences with field activities of the Sheriff’s Office and provide Camarillo Police positive relationships with local youth.

Explorers can participate in ride-alongs with deputies, attend weekly meetings, participate in tactical based competitions, perform specialized details, go to a 3-week summer academy and much more.

The C.C.P. is a community-based crime prevention program exercising pro-active law enforcement principles. The C.C.P. program is composed of volunteers who desire to interact, serve and protect their community. C.C.P. members conduct visibility patrols, assist with community-based activities such as parades, perform vacation house checks, conduct traffic control at collisions, help during local incidents and events, perform Kid Print and Person At-Risk Identification Cards, and perform other station duties. Requirements to join D.A.R.T. or C.C.P. volunteer programs are:

If you are interested in learning more about volunteering, or wish to sign up, please stop by the Camarillo Police Station for a program specific pamphlet or call Senior Deputy John Meeker at (805)-388-5130.

Literacy tutors help adults improve their reading, writing, and speaking skills through one-on-one tutoring sessions to tutor them in reading and writing. Prior to being matched with a learner, volunteers are encouraged to take advantage of free training.

Requirements

Specialized Skills/Training

No experience is necessary, but volunteers are urged to take advantage of free online training and resources.

Contact 

Mara Neuron, Adult Literacy Coordinator, at mneuron@camarillolibrary.org or (805) 388-5580 for more information. 

 Camarillo Public Library VOLUNTEER APPLICATION (volgistics.com)

For more information on the ESL Tutoring program, please contact Lauren Daniels, ESL Coordinator, at ldaniels@camarillolibrary.org, or (805) 388-5580.

Camarillo Public Library VOLUNTEER APPLICATION (volgistics.com)

 Position Description

In the Homework Center the volunteers, or Homework Coaches, work with children in kindergarten through eighth grade in all subject matters.  Children are assisted on a as-needed basis, meaning children will not be paired up with the same volunteer every visit.  Homework Coaches may help numerous students during any one shift. 

The Center is open Monday - Thursday from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. during the academic school year. Volunteers can schedule themselves for shifts via our online scheduling system. 

 Requirements

For more information on the Homework Coach program, please contact Irma Morales, Youth Services Librarian, at imorales@camarillolibrary.org.

Volunteers will have a short orientation provided.  

Camarillo Public Library VOLUNTEER APPLICATION (volgistics.com)

Position Description

Volunteers sort and organize returned materials into appropriate shelving categories on carts. Materials are categorized alphabetically or numerically based on the collection. Then the materials are returned to their proper location on library shelves.

Requirements

Camarillo Public Library VOLUNTEER APPLICATION (volgistics.com)

Position Description

Summer Reading Club teen volunteers help facilitate the summer reading program by staffing registration tables, assisting with special events, and helping with various tasks including shelving, program preparations, book reviews, and more. Volunteers are scheduled in two-hour increments, with a maximum of 4 hours per day. 

Requirements

Camarillo Public Library VOLUNTEER APPLICATION (volgistics.com)

Position Description

Technology Coaches assist library staff in instructing patrons on the basic usage of devices and the library's digital resources availble to patrons. Topics range from using email and Google, to how to access e-books and e-audio, and more.  

Requirements

Some technological experience with the following devices: tablets, laptops, smart phones, desktops, and e-readers.

Camarillo Public Library VOLUNTEER APPLICATION (volgistics.com)

Position Description

Event and Programming Volunteers assist library staff with regularly scheduled programming, as well as special events held throughout the year. 

Responsibilities may include: 

Requirements

Camarillo Public Library VOLUNTEER APPLICATION (volgistics.com)

Position Description

Members of the Teen Advisory Board plan, prepare and run special events for the library.  They also provide the library with feedback about teen programs, services and materials.  Members are expected to assist with events and preparation as needed, and usually volunteer about eight hours per month.

may include: 

Camarillo Public Library VOLUNTEER APPLICATION (volgistics.com)

Volunteering to donate blood at Vitalant is one important way to join our lifesaving team, but we also
offer other volunteer opportunities that make a difference in your community.
Volunteer opportunities at Vitalant vary by region, but the impact is the same – your actions save
lives by helping patients get the blood they need.

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 or 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

Do you enjoy working with the comminty and making connections? If so, you may be great for our Auction Item Donation Solicitation Committee! Help us contact local businesses to request donations of goods and services to inlcude in our auction donation baskets.

We will provide you with training, tools and a list of contacts. This is a volunteer job that can be completed from home! Our list consists of bussinesses that have supported GiGi's Playhouse in the past, so they are familiar with our organization and mission. Volunteer will contact the donor in the way that the donor prefers. You'll submit donation requests through the mail, via an online application, or in person.

Are you a people person with a passion for Ventura? Join us as an ambassador at the Ventura Visitors Center, where every day is an adventure!  

As a volunteer ambassador, you'll be the smiling face that greets visitors and answers their questions about all the fantastic things Ventura offers. From sharing tips on the best local attractions to helping guests find the perfect place to stay, you'll be an essential part of making their experience unforgettable. Volunteers also provide sales and administrative support as needed. Every day brings something new, and there's always an element of excitement in welcoming whoever walks through our doors! 

And guess what?  We’re gearing up for X Games Ventura 2024 so this is an incredible time to join us, to be part of the buzz and excitement as we showcase Ventura and welcome worldwide athletes and visitors.

So come join the Visit Ventura volunteer team and discover the joy of making a difference while having fun along the way.

Join us for some casual family art time. We'll have multiple art-making stations and something fun for all levels of experience! Event & materials are FREE thanks to our amazing, generous donors! Children will be accompanied by an adult.

We need volunteers to assist our art instructors with set up and cleanup, as well as, helping monitor the arts and craft projects.

​No experience required. Wear clothes you don't mind getting paint on.

Family Art Night is once every month.

If you would like to learn more, please visit our website: www.theopac.org

Please contact us prior if you have any questions or would like to volunteer.

HICAP, short for Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program, is funded through the Older American Act. The United States Department of Aging sends funding to the Center of Medicare and Medicaid Services. HICAP is a national volunteer Medicare program that gives free and unbiased counseling, and comparisons on all Medicare Health Insurance and Medicare Prescription Drug Plans. The HICAP program also resolves Medicare, HMO, and prescription drug complaints for Medicare beneficiaries.

Specific Duties
Medicare billing claims and problems, Medicare supplement insurance, MA Plans and prescription drug plans, long-term care insurance, and other related health insurance plans and products;

• Advocacy – Assist consumers to ensure that their rights under Medicare and other applicable federal and California laws or regulations are upheld, make referrals to legal services and/or other agencies, and provide other interventions as needed.
• Record Keeping – Maintain accurate records on all client contacts and services provided, perform computer input of client/counseling data into the CDA HICAP database, and provide any other data/information as requested by the Program Manager.
• Counseling – Provide individual counseling and informational services to Medicare beneficiaries, their advocates and individuals imminent of Medicare eligibility regarding Medicare billing claims and problems, Medicare supplement insurance, Medicare Advantage Plans and prescription drug plans, long-term care insurance, and other related health insurance plans and products.

Specific Requirements
• Service Location – The HICAP counselor will provide HICAP services from a designated or approved service site, such as a hospital, library, senior center, etc., or on occasion, a client’s home when the client is homebound.
• Confidentiality and Conflict of Interest – The protection of a client’s right to privacy is mandated by State and federal law. All counselors must abide by an agreement that assures client and program confidentiality and assures compliance with conflict-of-interest directives.
• Time Commitment – All counselors must agree to a length of service commitment of at least one year and provide a minimum of 40 hours of counseling/service in a 12-month calendar year period in order to maintain registered status. Counselors must also agree to annually participate in a minimum of 12-hours of continuing education on an annual calendar year basis.

Please submit your application to: https://www.vcaaa.org/about-us/volunteers/ 

*Background check clearance required prior to volunteering.

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=74705&h=158&p=1359660 and start your Red Cross Volunteer journey today!