Needs From: United Way of Ventura County

Experience the pulse of the Conservancy by working at our office with our staff and other volunteers on mailings and special projects. This includes writing thank you cards, preparing mailings and making thank you calls.

For more information call (805) 649-6852, Ext. 2 or email, info@ovlc.org

For more information, contact admin@thecoalition.org or call (805) 983-6014

For more information, contact (805) 983-6014 or admin@thecoalition.org

Collections

The collection of Channel Islands Maritime Museum is among the top in the world! Constant work is necessary to maintain the conservation, cataloging, and exhibition of these beautiful objects.

For more information about volunteering, call (805) 6260

Events Volunteers

Volunteers assist in a variety of ways at Museum exhibition opening receptions and exhibition-related programs.  For more information about volunteering, call (805) 984-6260

Education Tours

Volunteers interact with small groups of students to introduce them to various aspects of Maritime life through our art and ship model collections. For more information about volunteering, call (805) 984-6260

Docent Tours

Volunteers are available to guide our guests through the Museum, describing the world-class art and ship models in our collection; providing a general introduction to the Museum's mission, history and collection; and interpreting current exhibitions for visitors of all ages.  For more information, call (805) 984-6260

Guest Services

Volunteers greet every guest coming into the Museum and are responsible for initiating an enjoyable visit, taking in entrance fees, signing up memberships, and support the sales of the Museum store.  Hands-on training is provided.

For more information call (805) 984-6260

To facilitate the growing need for Shop Ahoy's service as a volunteer, non-profit organization, we need and welcome your support! We need your help by arriving at Vons to pick up the orders and deliver them to each client. Volunteers are needed in Camarillo, Mission Oaks, Newbury Park, Oxnard, Port Hueneme, Saticoy, Simi Valley, Somis, Thousand Oaks, Ventura, and Westlake.  For more information, call (805) 236-1267.

Meeting at your local Vons on a specific day of the week to shop each order individually for clients who wish to live independently and stay in their homes. Locations include Camarillo, Mission Oaks, Newbury Park, Oxnard, Port Hueneme, Simi Valley, Somis, Thousand Oaks, Ventura, and Westlake.  For more information, call (805) 236-1267

Phoning clients weekly to record their specific order. Calling may be done on weekends or evenings to accommodate your time schedule.  For more information about this volunteer opportunity, call (805) 236-1267

SPARC and our animals rely heavily on the help of people such as you.  As a volunteer we invite you to participate in the regular routine of animal care-feeding, cleaning, grooming, walking and so on.  Spending time socializing with the animals is particularly important as it gets our animals used to people and helps make them more adoptable.

Other ways you can help out include assisting with events, community outreach, maintenance work around the facility, animal photography/videography, assisting in the office, etc.  Please let us know how you would like to get involved and we will put you to work!

For more information, call (805) 525-8609

Whatever your special skill, interest or talent, whatever your time availability, we can find a way to put you to "good" work.  Our volunteers serve as transportation drivers, receptionists, food preparers and servers, food pantry organizers and many more wonderful tasks.  For more information on available volunteer opportunities, call HELP of Ojai at (805) 646-5122.

Drivers are needed to help deliver meals in Moorpark to elderly homebound residents as part of the Senior Nutrition Program. Help delivering meals is needed between 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. We are currently seeking substitute drivers. Monday through Friday, the Active Adult Center kitchen staff and volunteers prepare a first round of hot meals for delivery to frail, homebound Moorpark seniors. 

Volunteers bring essential services to the Lighthouse for Women & Children. Each year, many people offer their time, talent, and goodness of heart to outreach projects, to help make a difference in the lives of the hurting and the homeless women and children. * Set up, serve, clean up dinner for residents. * 2 to 3 volunteers are needed. *Commitment time is from 4:30pm to 6:00 p.m. * Dinner is served

Rancho Camulos Museum is seeking Tour docents to share the rich history of Rancho Camulos. Tour docents will lead the general public and school children through the rich historic Rancho buildings and grounds. Tour docents will provide interpretive tours to the general public and to school children.

There is no spot in Ventura County, with the exception of Mission San Buenaventura, that has the historic interest and glamour that Rancho Camulos possess. Volunteers are needed for Special Events throughout the year at Rancho Camulos Museum.

Position Summary: This is a volunteer position at Ventura County Animal Services. We are an open admission municipal animal shelter, which achieved a no kill status in 2014. We are looking for passionate and self-motivated volunteers to help educate the public about animal welfare and help our furry friends to find forever homes! This position can be a great boost for your resume.

Volunteers assist in the care of rabbits while at the shelter and help save rabbit lives through adoptions! They also educate on proper house-rabbit care & assist our adopters in the adoption process and selection of rabbits best suited to their home. Volunteers' day-to-day activities include: * Cleaning kennels & litter boxes, * Feeding & watering * Socializing & grooming rabbits and more.

Help save the lives of Ventura County dogs by walking with them, running with them, working on enrichment, among many other fun opportunities! Volunteers assist in the care of shelter dogs, work to get adoption information out into the community, assist our adopters in the adoption process and selection of dogs best suited to their home & work to reunite shelter dogs with their owners. 

Volunteers assist in the care of shelter cats, work to get adoption information out into the community, assist our adopters in the adoption process and selection of cats best suited to their home & work to reunite shelter cats with their owners. Some key responsibilities include: * Greeting the public * Cleaning kennels * Cat Enrichment programs * Photography & Bios * Updating kennel information signage and more.

The Ventura County Animal Services Pet Pantry is open every Sunday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Camarillo Shelter and 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Simi Valley Shelter. During the Pet Pantry hours volunteers will give food and (if available) supplies to owners struggling to feed their pets. Volunteer duties include: * Bring in and Sort Donations * Bag Pet Food for Distribution  and more.

Rancho Camulos is the only Mexican land grant rancho in California that is open to the public and still preserved in its original rural environment. The site contains 15 historic structures and is Ventura County's only National Historic Landmark. Rancho Camulos is looking for Docent Volunteers. Docents will lead tours for families and school children. 

Non-Advocate Volunteer: - Comes into contact with children or confidential information - Acts as a representative or speaker on behalf of the program.

Level III Non-Advocate Volunteer - Does not come into contact with children or confidential information (non-office volunteer) - Assists with monthly newsletter, mailings, fundraisings, etc. - May work on onetime events

We are constantly rescuing dogs from shelters and need volunteers to drive them from the shelter to their new foster homes. This is a very rewarding experience as you get to see first hand how happy a dog can be once they are rescued from a shelter.

The Boys & Girls Club is always looking for volunteers that can assist our members with homework, as well as additional educational skills. Tutors are needed at all three club sites, as well as our after-school programs in El Rio and Port Hueneme year round.

Our clubs are used by over 200 to 300 youth DAILY, and our equipment and facilities get extreme use by active kids. If you have a skill or an interest in this area, we would greatly appreciate help with construction, painting, ground keeping, landscaping and vehicle repairs. Volunteering your time reduces our cost and allows us to utilize funding for youth programs and activities.

BGCOP offers undergraduate and graduate-level internships at our three main clubhouses. Interns will be eligible for academic credit; however, internships are unpaid. Interns are expected to complete a minimum of 60 hours during their tenure. Opportunities are available in our various departments including: Education, Marketing, Resource Development, Technology, Athletics and Programming. Applicants must provide a résumé and undergo a background check as volunteers. Placements are made on a rolling basis throughout the year, subject to availability and need.

Volunteers in this arena work on special events and fundraising for the Club. Time is flexible and is usually evenings and weekends. There are monthly meetings to coordinate efforts, and you control how much time you spend by what you sign up for. Options include: annual auction, community events, golf tournament, fundraising and grant writing

Sports and recreational activities are proven to keep kids in good physical shape, help social interaction, boost energy, keep them out of trouble, and encourage discipline and sportsmanship. You can help make sure that every child in our community has a chance to participate in these great activities. We need coaches and officials for cheerleading, dance, flag football, basketball, baseball, volleyball, boxing, weight training, soccer and track. Practices are held weeknights and game days are held on Saturdays.

The Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Oxnard and Port Hueneme has 14 club sites located at schools in the Rio and Ocean View School District in Oxnard. We are in need of volunteers to help our dedicated staff provide Art, music, sports, theater, admin support and filling, and homework help to our members. The after school site hours very depending on the school, in general we need help in the afternoon

RAIN Communities Inc., is looking for volunteers to assist with planning, planting and weeding the RAIN garden.  For more information, contact David Kohlmeier at (805) 482-5063 or via email: david.kohlmeier@raincommunities.org

RAIN Communities, Inc.

Volunteers are needed to teach educational classes on:

If you are interested in volunteering or doing a group project please contact:  David Kohlmeier, (805) 482-5063 or via email:  david.kohlmeier@raincommunities.org

Tot Soccer: This challenging program for children ages three to six is an instructional soccer program. It is not a competitive league, rather it teaches soccer skills, strategy, and athletic techniques. The instructor utilizes volunteers to help run drills, plays, and teach the game of soccer.

Tot T-Ball: This program is for children ages 3-6. Volunteers help the instructor on Saturdays with set up, clean up, working with the children, assisting with coaching, and more.

Please contact us at Volunteers@RSRPD.US to find out available locations and openings.

Rancho Simi Recreation and Park District requires all volunteers to sign a liability waiver prior to volunteering. Please email Volunteers@RSRPD.US and submit your request.

Roze Room Hospice Volunteers provide office support for the care of those in our community who are terminally ill. Roze Room Hospice has a varied list of office needs each week (computer entry, maintaining HR information and photocopying). Creative people with technical savvy will find this opportunity rewarding. This rewarding work benefits office team, and helps our hospice patients and famili

Ventura County Military Collaborative needs a volunteer to assist with in-house graphic projects. 

Music & Movies in the Park: Volunteers assist with set up and clean up, monitoring the band dressing area, and the information booth. The concerts and movies draw hundreds to thousands of people to enjoy the music or movie in the Summer. With such large crowds, volunteer help is essential.

Music in the Park happens the third Saturday in June, July and August at Rancho Simi Community Park in Simi Valley.

Movies in the Park happen the second Saturday in June, July and August at Rancho Simi Community Park in Simi Valley

Contact the Park District for more details on how you can be a part of these great events!

Please contact the volunteer office at Volunteers@RSRPD.US to find out available locations and openings.

Rancho Simi Recreation and Park District requires all volunteers to sign a liability waiver prior to volunteering. Please email Volunteers@RSRPD.US and submit your request.

Kindergarten Crash Course: Volunteers assist our instructor with this Summer program for children who are preparing to enter Kindergarten. The program is designed to introduce children to the alphabet and numbers, craft projects, story time, free play, and other skills that will assist them when they enter Kindergarten in the Fall.

Please contact us at Volunteers@RSRPD.US to find out available locations and openings.

Rancho Simi Recreation and Park District requires all volunteers to sign a liability waiver prior to volunteering. Please email Volunteers@RSRPD.US and submit your request.

Arts & Crafts Fairs: These events offer people who hand-craft items the opportunity to sell their crafts to the public. Volunteers help with a craft booth for children, games and moonbounces, and other activities to keep children busy while their parents shop. Additionally, they help vendors, especially the disabled or senior vendors carry their merchandise to and from their booth or car during set up and clean up.

Please contact us at Volunteers@RSRPD.US to find out available locations and openings.

Rancho Simi Recreation and Park District requires all volunteers to sign a liability waiver prior to volunteering. Please email Volunteers@RSRPD.US and submit your request.

Alternative Recreation Programs: The District offers classes, programs, field trips, and independent living skills for teens and adults with disabilities. Volunteers assist our staff with these programs, helping with passing out materials, as chaperones and more.

Please contact us at Volunteers@RSRPD.US to find out available locations and openings.

Rancho Simi Recreation and Park District requires all volunteers to sign a liability waiver prior to volunteering. Please email Volunteers@RSRPD.US and submit your request.

These program are ongoing throughout the year.  We have several After School Clubs, Teen Clubs and Preschools that need additional volunteer assistance.

Volunteers assist counselors with activities. The Director will contact you and do a short interview. If approved, you will decide on a schedule with the director of the program that best fits your schedule.  Please contact us at Volunteers@RSRPD.US to find out available locations and openings.

Rancho Simi Recreation and Park District requires all volunteers to sign a liability waiver prior to volunteering. Please email Volunteers@RSRPD.US and submit your request.

No experience necessary. We will train you. Volunteers may help in the office with clerical duties such as computer data entry, filing, packet preparation, photocopying and more. Volunteers may also be trained to answer phones and help at the front counter. This is a great assignment for someone who needs office training, needs to keep up their office skills while not working or to practice office skills

Rancho Simi Recreation and Park District requires all volunteers to sign a liability waiver prior to volunteering. Please email Volunteers@RSRPD.US and submit your request.

Help coaches or instructors with teaching the fundamental of sports to children. Typical sports programs include soccer, basketball, t-ball, etc. These are not leagues, but recreational programs to teach fundamental skills.

Rancho Simi Recreation and Park District requires all volunteers to sign a liability waiver prior to volunteering. Please email Volunteers@RSRPD.US and submit your request.

Master's Level Field Placement Trainees

Placement opportunities in Santa Paula, Thousand Oaks and Oxnard.  Please submit resume with cover letter indicating term of field practicum placement.  Bilingual Spanish speaking preferred.  MFT and MSW field practicum student trainees provide individual, group and family counseling to youth and their parents in our service locations.  Must be enrolled in Practicum as part of a Master's Program.  Minimum commitment on site is 10 hours per week.  This is a volunteer opportunity and not a paid position. For further information, contact mentalhealthvolunteer@icfs.org

Youth Probation Programs

Volunteers needed to assist with weekly Diversion Classes for youth.  Classes are ordered for first time offenders and deal with topics related to offense.  Volunteers will work at registration tables, set-up referral table and, be trained to conduct PowerPoint presentations to youth and parents referred by Ventura County Probation Agency.  Topics at both locations are: Substance Abuse, Violence Prevention, Property Crimes, Graffiti Vandalism.  Each youth must be accompanied by parent or guardian.  Class is educational in nature.

Time Commitment:  Must commit to two hours weekly.  Oxnard Class Thursday evenings from 5 to 7PM.  Simi Valley Class Tuesday evenings 5 to 7PM.  If interested, please contact Youth Services, youthservicesvolunteer@icfs.org

Youth Development Volunteer Opportunity:

Interface offers various youth development activities to youth engaged in our runaway and homeless youth services.  Some of the activities currently offered are youth council and life skill classes.  Volunteers are currently needed to lead positive youth development activities.  Youth development activities include leadership skill building, educational workshops, and recreational activities.  If you have a talent or a skill that you would like to share with area youth please contact our program. 

Time commitment:  Weekdays/early evenings/weekends.

For further information, please contact:  Youth Services, youthservicesvolunteer@icfs.org

AlmaVia of Camarillo is a faith-based, non-profit assisted living and memory care residence for the elderly. AlmaVia is looking for musicians that can play during dinner time. Volunteer Musicians are welcome to play any day during the week from 4:30 to 6:00 PM

We are looking for volunteers who can share their artistic talents with our residents, helping them to find ways to express their own creativity.

Family Literacy: Aid In Reading (FLAIR) teaches adults English reading, writing and job market skills by providing one on one volunteer tutoring.

We are a group of exuberant, enthusiastic, creative, book-loving individuals who cherish our library and want it to be the best it can be. Our organization w

Volunteer opportunities are varied. We are always looking for active, creative, and book-loving membersto have fun with us and support our library. There are many ways you can help, either a little or a lot! Some of our ongoing tasks are listed below for your review.

Stock paperback carousel

Stock Book Mart

Sort through donated books

Research collectible books online

Shelve books

Clean books

Cashier at Book Mart

Help with book sales

Recruit new members

Publicize events and activities

as founded in 1965.

Arts & Crafts:

Share you talent with a group of younger kids.  Photography, ceramics, lapidary, movie making.  For more information, contact Sabrina Gonzalez, Sabrina@bgccam.org or (805) 415-4906

Tutors and Homework Helpers.....

Assist students with the completion of their schoolwork and or improve their skills on a particular subject.  We have flash cards, worksheets, and resource materials covering a wide variety of subjects.

"I did not choose this work, it chose me - and I am so glad it did, because this has been the most remarkable calling I've ever experienced." - Hospice Volunteer

Roze Room Hospice Patient/Family Volunteers work directly with the patients and families providing friendly visits, companionship and caregiver support. The visit schedule is flexible and depends upon the volunteer and patient availability

Roze Room Hospice is looking for volunteers with a caring heart who will offer soul support and companionship to our patients and their families.

If you love your certified pet therapy dog, and you would like to bring your dog's unconditional love and enthusiasm to a person experiencing terminal illness, please give us a call. Our hospice team is excited to add you and your beloved companion as volunteers to visit our patients in their homes - whether independent living or skilled nursing facility.

Santa Paula Meals on Wheels is looking for volunteer drivers. Volunteers are needed 1 hour, one day per week. Volunteers will pick up 6 to 12 meals from preparation site and deliver to individual residences. Volunteers must provide their own insured vehicle and be able to walk up to the residence entrance. Two drivers are needed for Tuesdays and two drivers needed for Wednesdays.

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. 

We have a higher than usual population of male residents. I am looking for someone, preferably a man, who can come in monthly or bi-monthly to interact with and direct a men's group. Through suggestions from the group, this volunteer would help to come up with activities to engage this population.

Be a part of our volunteer team. Assist us in making the horse happy and well cared for. We need volunteers to help in the daily care of abused and abandoned horse. Areas we need volunteers include stall cleaning, feeding, grooming, exercising, training, facility maintenance. There is a place for you if you love horses.

We are looking for horse loving volunteers to help take care of our rescued horses. We need people that are not afraid of a little dirt, horse hair, and being in the great out doors. We have many opportunities available and will train. No experience necessary but must be at least 11 years old. The volunteer opportunities do not involve much riding. This is more care of the horse, cleaning, feeding g

If you'd like to learn more about how to grow your own fruits, vegetables and herbs; If you'd like a fun way to complete needed community service hours; If you'd like to feel connected to a community of people; Come join us in the Community Roots Garden! The mission of Community Roots Garden is largely to increase food security in the Oxnard area, both by providing the harvest to those in need, our neighbors, and ourselves!

Farming an acre with volunteers is no small feat. Many hands are needed, and we welcome yours. We invite you to come dig,weed, learn, teach, ask questions, take a shift on irrigation, cook for our Saturday meals, share ideas, or donate materials or funding. You can help in whatever way you’d like. Volunteering with us is rewarding because it is tangible—you can watch it grow!—and for the simple satisfaction of working with others on something meaningful. Working in the garden is also a fun way to complete needed community service hours.