Find volunteer opportunities that can connect you with nonprofits in the surrounding area. The need for volunteers is high and your contribution is appreciated and valuable. Thank you for your interest in serving our community!
ACTION Ventura County
We exist to serve the most vulnerable in our communities. We do this by partnering with agencies to give us insight into areas where volunteers can meet the most pressing needs, empowering volunteers to manifest compassion and service as representatives of their communities, and mobilizing churches and businesses to serve in projects in their cities throughout the year!
In-Person Volunteer Opportunities
- Community Christmas Shoppe- Volunteers at our toy giveaway event on December 4th, 11th and 18th! Volunteers are needed to help families check-in, shop for gifts, wrap toys and more!
- Minor Repair Projects- Projects serve under-resourced seniors, families, and those with disabilities by meeting critical minor repair needs that improve their safety in the home. NOW projects can be completed with your skills on your schedule, and most projects take less than 2 hours.
Contact
Jon Looney
jon.looney@actionvc.org
805-987-0300
Adelante Comunidad Conejo
It is our mission to bring Conejo Valley Latino voices into important community conversations regarding our schools, city services, and recreational opportunities. We advocate for those not yet ready to speak on their own behalf and seek opportunities for Latino families to reach their goals by creating educational and networking opportunities in conjunction with other community stakeholders.
Virtual Volunteer Opportunities
All volunteers start with in-person volunteering. Some move to virtual opportunities after learning more about our work.
In-Person Volunteer Opportunities
Pantry Prep: 2nd Fridays, 9 am -12 pm.
Marketplace Prep: 4th Fridays.
Saturday Marketplace Volunteers.
Dates change for holiday weeks.
YouTube Link
Adelante Comunidad Conejo on YouTube
Contact
Betsy Connolly
adelantecomunidadconejo@gmail.com
805-807-2254
Altrusa International Inc. of Oxnard
Improve Oxnard and Ventura County communities by promoting partnerships, in Service Literacy and internal Communities (Nicaragua and Kenya).
Virtual Volunteer Opportunities
Raising funds for Channel Island University, Moorpark Jr. College, Oxnard, College, Ventura College Book Scholarship & Hueneme High School STEM Scholarship to a Senior 2. Literacy Developing libraries and read to school children and give books to Emergency Shelters, 3 Give to 21 + charities on a yearly basis
In-Person Volunteer Opportunities
- Altrusa of Oxnard, will give you that extra credit in applying for employment or another type of extra credit needed 2. Making a difference in Ventura County and our communities 3. 26 years of giving college scholarships to help students to receive their degree
Contact
Katharine Riley
oxnardaltrusakr@outlook.com
805-983-6128YouTube Link
Alzheimer's Association, CA Central Coast Chapter
We offer Support Groups and education programs for those facing Alzheimer's disease and other dementias.
Virtual Volunteer Opportunities
- Community Educator
- Program Support
- Community Representative
Contact
Kathryn Cherkas
kccherkas@alz.org
805-261-2186YouTube Link
American Red Cross
The American Red Cross prevents and alleviates human suffering in the face of emergencies by mobilizing the power of volunteers and the generosity of donors.
Virtual Volunteer Opportunities
- Disaster Preparedness Presenter
- Young Professional Board Member
- Volunteer Recruitment Intern
- Disaster Management Intern
In-Person Volunteer Opportunities
- Blood Donor Ambassador
- Event Volunteer
- Volunteer Recruitment Intern
- Disaster Management Intern
YouTube Link
Contact
Micaela Duarte
micaela.duarte@redcross.org
805-328-1032
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Ventura County
Our mission is to build and professionally support one-to-one relationships to ignite the biggest possible future for youth.
Virtual Volunteer Opportunities
Information Technology Internship; Marketing Internship; Fund Development Internship; Executive Internship
In-Person Volunteer Opportunities
Executive Internship; Events Internship
Contact
Danica Selvaggio
dselvaggio@bbsvc.org
805-484-2282YouTube Link
Boys & Girls Club Camarillo
To enable all youth, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential, as caring, productive, responsible citizens.
Virtual Volunteer Opportunities
Data Entry
In-Person Volunteer Opportunities
Tutoring, event support, child supervision
Contact
Roberto Martinez
roberto@bgccam.org
805-482-8113
Boys & Girls Club of Greater Conejo Valley
At the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Conejo Valley, our mission is to enhance the lives of young people and their families by providing a positive environment that cultivates academic success, healthy lifestyles, good character and citizenship.
In-Person Volunteer Opportunities
After-school homework help for elementary and middle schoolers. Typically, the after-school program starts at 2:30 pm and is open until 6:00 pm. We are very flexible with scheduling for our volunteers and appreciate any help!
Contact
Annette Horenstein
ahorenstein@bgcconejo.org
818-706-0905YouTube Link
BRITE
BRITE is a youth development program that educates and engages teens and young adults 12-25 on priority health, prevention, and wellness topics. Through our youth advocacy projects, workshops, and events BRITE empowers kids to connect with and advocate on health issues that are important to them. BRITE seeks to promote health & well-being and drug & alcohol prevention and change social norms encouraging risky behaviors involving drug and alcohol use. BRITE is made possible by funding from Ventura County Behavioral Health Department Substance Use Services.
Virtual Volunteer Opportunities
- Participate in and support virtual events and sessions like our monthly BRITE Connections Livestream or our Gender and Sexuality Alliance group.
- Content creation including art, graphic design, writing, music, social media campaigns, and video production, etc.
- Participate in our "BRITE World" virtual 3D avatar platform events and/or contribute prevention content.
In-Person Volunteer Opportunities
- Participate in and support interactive sessions and events in schools and in the community, including advocacy workshops, prevention games, leadership, and team-building activities, etc.
Contact
Ashley Heatherly
ashley@briteyouth.org
805-338-8646YouTube Link
Cabrillo Economic Development Corporation
We are a non-profit organization that house low income, farm workers, elderly, veterans and special needs families. We also have an after-school program for children ages 5-17.
Virtual Volunteer Opportunities
Homework Volunteers for our after-school Homework Club program, Art majors to come teach a class or 2 for our residents’ children
In-Person Volunteer Opportunities
Help with food distribution to our residents. We would go pick up the food from Food Share distribution center, take it to the property and organize the food into individual bags to pass them out to our residents.
Contact
Ana Melendez
amelendez@cabrilloedc.org
805-804-7147
California Coastal Commission
The California Coastal Commission's Public Education Program works to increase public knowledge of coastal and marine resources and to engage the public in coastal protection and restoration activities.
In-Person Volunteer Opportunities
Protecting the coast & ocean starts outside our doors. Help prevent plastic pollution & contribute to policy solutions by participating in a litter cleanup in your neighborhood, at a beach, or at your local waterway. Learn how to get involved!
Contact
Bekkah Scharf
rebekkah.scharf@coastal.ca.gov
408-202-7453YouTube Link
Camarillo Family YMCA
As a leading nonprofit, the YMCA is committed to strengthening communities throughout the nation. Your local Y seeks to fill gaps in community services and develop activities, strengthening communities across Santa Barbara and Ventura counties.
In-Person Volunteer Opportunities
Youth Sports (coaching and reffing)-5K/10K Run (course set up, tear down, cheer squad)-Annual Campaign (help raise funds and dollars to go back to programs and community)
Contact
Paige Harris
paige.harris@ciymaca.org
805-484-0423
Camarillo Ranch Foundation
The Camarillo Ranch Foundation's mission is to preserve, restore, operate and maintain the historic site and transform it into a focal point of the community for education, enrichment and enjoyment, as well as to exhibit our diverse history and culture.
Virtual Volunteer Opportunities
- Historical research
- Creation of public messaging for educational tours and volunteer recruitment
- Archiving historical documents
In-Person Volunteer Opportunities
- House tours
- Preserving artifacts
- Photography
- Tell us how you can help!
YouTube Link
Camarillo Ranch Foundation on YouTube
Contact
Ana Blattel
info@camarilloranch.org
805-389-8182
Canine Adoption and Rescue League
Canine Adoption and Rescue League (C.A.R.L.) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit all breed, no-kill dog rescue and adoption organization. Since 1996, C.A.R.L. has rescued and placed thousands of unwanted, sick, abandoned, and homeless dogs. Dogs in our adoption program are placed in pre-screened, loving and secure homes. We make a lifetime commitment to all of our dogs.
Virtual Volunteer Opportunities
Outreach; Marketing; Social media
In-Person Volunteer Opportunities
Dog walking; Adoption events; Volunteer at CARL's thrift store; Kennel grounds maintenance
Contact
Ruben Alarcon
ruben.alarcon@csuci.edu
805-437-2634YouTube Link
CAREGIVERS: Volunteers Assisting the Elderly
CAREGIVERS provides non-medical, in-home support services and transportation for homebound, frail elders, preventing their premature placement into board and care facilities and making it possible for them to continue to live in the comfort and security of their own homes.
Volunteer Opportunities
Building Bridges Intergenerational Program Adult team leaders and student volunteers needed. Assist seniors in light household chores, yard work, and home organization. Volunteer to drive seniors to essential medical appointments. Become a phone friend and call homebound seniors. Pick up and deliver groceries to local seniors.
Contact
Stephanie Lopez
stephanie@vccaregivers.org
805-658-8530
Channel Islands Restoration
Channel Islands Restoration works to restore native habitat and involve the community in caring for their local environment by a combination of education and service work. If you want to make a difference protecting endangered native habitat and you enjoy working in unique and beautiful places, then volunteering with CIR is what you're looking for!
Virtual Volunteer Opportunities
Outreach to K-12 underserved schools, outreach to environmental organizations, marketing research.
In-Person Volunteer Opportunities
Habitat restoration/monitoring, environmental education (Earth Day tabling), in-person outreach to K-12.
Contact
Cindy Kimmick
cindy@cirweb.org
310-422-7706
Chumash Indian Museum
The Chumash Indian Museum is a historical site and living history center. This museum is dedicated to restoring and preserving an awareness of the Chumash people and their historical, cultural, material and present-day influence, as well as the natural environment and historical significance of this site. Through exhibits, events, and educational programs, the Chumash Indian Museum serves as a gathering place for a partnership with the native and non-native communities connecting the past with the present to continue our shared future.
Virtual Volunteer Opportunities
Hosting virtual school tour
In-Person Volunteer Opportunities
Front desk, gift shop, school tour docent
Contact
Dayle Bingham
visit@chumashmuseum.org
805-492-8076YouTube Link
CLUE - Ventura County
We are an interfaith network of advocates of diverse religious traditions who are committed to making lasting change in our Ventura County. We have a long-time focus on Justice for Immigrant Workers and Families and more recently are focusing more directly on Racial Justice.
Virtual Volunteer Opportunities
- Contact school districts to find out how they are implementing policies that protect undocumented students.
- For the local school district of your choice, use social media to reach out to high school students to identify teachers interested in immigrant students.
- Using personal networks, reach out to high school students or former high school students to see if there is support for "first generation" clubs.
In-Person Volunteer Opportunities
- Be part of a delegation meeting with school district leaders to advance their commitment to serving undocumented students.
- Learn to speak to speak at a school board meeting to advocate for undocumented students.
Contact
Nan Waltman
clue@cluevc.org
805-815-7721
Community Action of Ventura County
Helping our community establish pathways out of poverty through advocacy, partnerships, and services that promote dignity and self-sufficiency.
Virtual Volunteer Opportunities
Create social media content
In-Person Volunteer Opportunities
Assist Food Program Coordinator during our weekly community market and bi-monthly Food Hub event.
Contact
Claudia Lozano
clozano@ca-vc.org
805-436-4000YouTube Link
Community Advocacy Coalition
Community Advocacy Coalition (CAC) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit social justice advocacy organization. In addition to our social justice advocacy work in the African American and other communities of color, we own one of three (3) African American owned, community-based radio stations in California to enhance communication in the communities we serve.
Volunteer Opportunities
CAC has opportunities for volunteers in many roles including community advocacy and outreach in working on economic, education, health and wellness, legal, and with young people, as well as, various roles in business, communications, media, and technology with the radio project.
Contact
Byron Ward
bward@the-cac.org
805-890-8998YouTube Link
CSUCI Dolphin Pantry
The Basic Needs program offers emergency food and toiletries, connects students to critical on and off-campus resources, and provides educational opportunities for students to take personal responsibility for their wellness and the well-being of their communities.
In-Person Volunteer Opportunities
The Basic Needs program is looking for students, staff, or community partners interested in working at the Dolphin Pantry, Monday - Friday, and/or assisting with weekly Food Share pick-ups every Tuesday, 10 am - 12 pm.
Contact
Julia Rose
julia.rose@csuci.edu
805-437-8842
CSUCI Sustainability – Facility Services
The sustainability office within Facilities Services at CSUCI manages the university's utility usage and sustainability initiatives. The office is focused on finding opportunities to prevent waste, improve energy efficiency, and conserve water on campus.
Volunteer Opportunities
- Trash surveys: If you are living on or have classes on campus, we have opportunities for students to do waste surveys. Walk a designated area of campus and map any litter you find.
Contact
Roxane Beigel-Coryell
roxane.bc@csuci.edu
805-377-2733YouTube Link
Diversity Collective of Ventura County
To provide advocacy, visibility, safety, and wellness for the LGBTQ+ community in Ventura County
Virtual Volunteer Opportunities
Help facilitate Rainbow Umbrella, our youth group ages 13-23
In-Person Volunteer Opportunities
Help facilitate Little Unicorns, our youth group ages 9-13 / Assist in tabling at events / general office work-must be able to lift at least 25lbs.
Contact
Audry Ford
audrey.ford@diversitycollective.org
805-644-5428
Food Share, Inc.
Food Share is dedicated to leading the fight against hunger in Ventura County.
Virtual Volunteer Opportunities
We are looking for a consistent bilingual volunteer (English/Spanish) to make daily reminder phone calls to senior clients to pick up their food boxes.
In-Person Volunteer Opportunities
Help us run a drive-thru pop-up food pantry at College Park for our food-insecure friends.
Contact
Christina Forino
volunteer@foodshare.com
805-983-7100YouTube Link
Food Forward
Food Forward fights hunger and prevents food waste by rescuing fresh surplus produce, connecting this abundance with community members and inspiring others to do the same.
In-Person Volunteer Opportunities
Help us recover fresh produce and redistribute it to community members by becoming a Glean Team Leader at our Channel Islands (weekly on Sundays) and Ventura (weekly on Saturdays) Farmers Market gleans! Or, harvest fruit from trees around Ventura County on your own or with friends and family by becoming a Solo Harvester!
Contact
Food Forward
volunteer@foodforward.org
818-764-1022 ext. 100YouTube Link
Girls Inc. of Carpinteria
Inspiring all girls to be strong smart and bold through direct service programs
Volunteer Opportunities
In-person program support, virtual guest speakers.
Contact
Gloria Flores
gloria@girlsinc-carp.org
805-684-6364YouTube Link
Habitat for Humanity
We're building a county where everyone has a safe, decent place to live. We are a locally funded affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International since 1983 and have built 72 homes and repaired over 180 in our community. We build and sell affordable homes, offer critical health and safety repairs for low-income homeowners, have two ReStores in Ventura County, and advocate for policies that create more housing opportunities for struggling families.
Virtual Volunteer Opportunities
Advocacy, Habitat Young Ambassadors, Habitat Young Professionals, general volunteer programs/training assistance
In-Person Volunteer Opportunities
Construction volunteer, site host, volunteer programs/trainings
Contact
Crystal Star
crystal@habitatventura.org
805-507-5414
Health Care Foundation for Ventura County
Enhance and augment the public health and hospital system. Ventura County Health Care Agency provides care to all regardless of ability to pay.
Virtual Volunteer Opportunities
Medical journalism, photography, social media posts, and marketing as a team
In-Person Volunteer Opportunities
Medical journalism, photography, social media posts, and marketing as a team
Contact
Amy Towner
amy.towner@ventura.org
805-652-3361YouTube Link
HealthCorps, Inc.
HealthCorps was founded by Dr. Mehmet Oz in 2003 to educate young people about mental and physical wellness. Our programs equip youth with the tools and knowledge to become resilient in mind and body for their long-term success and that of their community.
Virtual Volunteer Opportunities
- HealthCorps Program Volunteer (3 individuals): Implement HealthCorps programming at 3 schools within the Oxnard Union High School District ~ both in-person and virtual opportunities.
- HealthCorps Gift and Activity Volunteer (no limit): Prepare kits/gifts for students and faculty who work within the Oxnard Union High School District ~ primarily in-person, socially-distant distributions.
- HealthCorps Program Development Intern (x2): Unpaid internship that will extend to 12 weeks, ~10 hours per week, that will start in January 2021. You must be working towards a degree, either Bachelors or Masters, in either a Health- or Education-related field ~ remote internship.
- HealthCorps Media Intern (2-3 individuals): Unpaid internship that will extend 12 weeks, ~10 hours per week, starting in January 2021. You must be active, or proficient, on social media platforms and have working knowledge on photo, video, and graphic creation ~ remote internship.
Contact
wellness@oxnardunion.org
916-693-5091YouTube Link
House Farm Workers!
We promote safe, decent, secure, and affordable housing for Ventura County farmworkers and their families through education and advocacy.
In-Person Volunteer Opportunities
Farm Worker interviews
Contact
Gabrielle Vignone
info@housefarmworkers.org
805-209-9819
Justice for All Ventura County
The Mission of Justice For All Ventura County is to motivate, educate, connect and mobilize people to actively engage in their government and future in support of social justice. Our purpose is to engaging people in community works that foster social justice in support of issues including environmental protection, economic equity and homeless prevention, women’s rights, immigration rights, health care, public education, cultural equity, LGBTQ+ rights and voters rights
Virtual Volunteer Opportunities
- Community Outreach: research and post on SM various articles, press releases on issues important to Justice For All Ventura County, reaching out to the press with information on topics and events that JFAVC is involved with.
- Website Content Development: Research & post on our website information, background articles and content to help visitors gain knowledge on issues and solutions Key issues: Women’s issues, Social Justice & Equity, Environment, etc…
Contact
David Comden
davidcomden@yahoo.com
805-218-7297
Kids & Families Together
Kids & Families Together is a not-for-profit support, education and counseling resource center that provides services for individuals and families in foster care, kinship care and adoption, for the preservation of families and the physical, emotional and mental health of children. Kids & Families Together’s mission is to strengthen relationships by providing safe, supportive help that keeps family members emotionally connected to one another.
Volunteer Opportunities
Assist with fundraising efforts by researching potential funders/grants and working with the fund development manager and or/events committee. Assist with social media marketing and developing effective strategies. For those who are fluent in Spanish and culturally competent, assist with translation of marketing materials, flyers, documents, etc.
In-Person Volunteer Opportunities
Assist with donation organization and management. Assist with event planning, event preparation and day of the event.
Contact
Jeni Futvoye
jfutvoye@kidsandfamilies.org
805-490-9640YouTube Link
KidSTREAM
Children's museum serving Ventura County.
In-Person Volunteer Opportunities
Wings over Camarillo Air show in late August; as well as many on site opportunities
YouTube Link
Contact
Yvette Bocz
yvette.bocz@kidSTREAM.org
310-597-0173
Many Mansions
Many Mansions provides affordable housing and life-enriching services to low-income residents of Ventura and Los Angeles Counties, with a focus on low-income families, individuals who are formerly homeless, seniors, veterans, and/or mentally or physically disabled.
Virtual Volunteer Opportunities
Social Media Analyst. Many Mansions is looking for a volunteer to assist with social media research and to analyze the metrics of our different social media platforms. The schedule can be created with the Public Relations & Marketing Manager.
In-Person Volunteer Opportunities
Homework Club: Volunteers are needed to assist youth, ages 5-14, with homework and other educational needs. This program runs Mon-Thurs 3-6 pm. Volunteers are asked to work at least one day a week for a minimum of 2 hours.
Bowl of Hope Committee: Volunteers assist with planning our biggest event of the year. This includes donations for raffle or silent auction, event food, mailings, phone calls, and more. The committee meets once a month until closer to the event in March.
Contact
Hannah Blitstein
hannahb@manymansions.org
805-496-4948 ext 259YouTube Link
Mercy House Living Centers
To be a leader in ending homelessness by providing a unique system of dignified housing opportunities, programs, and supportive services.
Virtual Volunteer Opportunities
Virtual volunteer opportunities include connecting with businesses, helping with our holiday gift campaign, and designing marketing.
In-Person Volunteer Opportunities
In-person volunteers help us in areas such as donation organization, food service, and activities with clients.
Contact
Mariah Lopez
mariahl@mercyhouse.net
714-836-7188 x311YouTube Link
Ojai Valley Land Conservancy
OVLC protects and restores the open space, wildlife habitat, watersheds, and views of the Ojai Valley for current and future generations
In-Person Volunteer Opportunities
- Outdoor Volunteer Projects: Restore native habitat by planting and weeding, help maintain and clean up OVLC preserves, or adopt a section of trail or oak restoration circle through the Volunteer Adopter Program. No experience is necessary.
- Outdoor Management Internships: Help the OVLC through programmatic studies and analysis, or conduct research on critical projects impacting OVLC preserves, wildlife, and users.
Contact
Adam Morrison
adam@olvc.org
805-649-8913
Oxnard Performing Arts Center Corporation
Our 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, the Oxnard Performing Arts Center Corporation (OPAC), was established in 1998 as the administrative, programming, operations/management, and fundraising arm of the Center. We provide cultural and community programming by supporting, producing and presenting theater, dance, music, media/visual arts, residencies, and outside-the-box programs that are of, by and for Oxnard.
Virtual Volunteer Opportunities
Assisting with event planning & hosting; Developing social media content; Helping with our programs like Close to Home or The Esperanza Project (teen Latina mental health).
In-Person Volunteer Opportunities
Assisting with events, camps, classes; Helping improve our facility (painting, gardening); Marketing help (distributing flyers in the community), doing outreach to local businesses.
Contact
Carolyn Mullin
carolyn@theopac.org
805-385-8147YouTube Link
Oxnard Public Library
The mission of the Oxnard public library is to enrich the lives of our diverse community by providing free and equal access to the resources, services, and programs that encourage life-long learning and lead to future success.
In-Person Volunteer Opportunities
Homework Center-helps students with homework completion, Literacy Program-tutor adult learners to complete life goals, Gift Shop-sale and stock items that benefit the library. Special Projects are assigned to help in different areas of the library where there is a need.
YouTube Link
Oxnard Public Library on YouTube
Contact
Erin Herzog
erin.herzog@oxnard.org
805-200-5685
The Partnership for Safe Families and Communities
Child Abuse Prevention
Virtual Volunteer Opportunities
Care Navigator
In-Person Volunteer Opportunities
Care Navigator
Contact
Jenelle Yu
jenelle@partnershipforsafefamilies.org
805-304-9762
Pleasant Valley Recreation & Park District
Pleasant Valley Recreation & Park District will provide and maintain a full range of quality facilities and programs focused on leisure, recreational and athletic activities for residents of the District. Facilities will support both organized activities and casual use and will address the interests and needs of all age groups.
In-Person Volunteer Opportunities
Halloween in the Park, Camarillo Christmas Parade
Contact
Katlyn Simber-Clickener
ksimber@pvrpd.org
805-482-1996 x107
Ride On Therapeutic Horsemanship
Ride On is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life of children and adults with disabilities through a unique combination of equine-related therapy, recreation, and fun.
Virtual Volunteer Opportunities
PR Assistance
In-Person Volunteer Opportunities
Horse Leader, Side-Walker, Barn Chores.
Contact
Sara Jones
sara@rideon.org
818-512-8481YouTube Link
SAMO Fund Native Plant Nursery
The Santa Monica Mountains Fund works to encourage appreciation and understanding of the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area by supporting its National Park Service programs and connecting youth to nature by building connections through native plants and restoration.
In-Person Volunteer Opportunities
- Mission Monarch: Seed Support Oct 30th registration
- Mission Monarch: Stalk and Silk Nov 13th registration
Weekend Restoration Planting Events happening weekly- follow the SAMO Fund Eventbrite to stay updated and register
Contact
Ashley Borrego
ashley.borrego@student.csulb.edu
805-482-8113
Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History
The Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History inspires a thirst for discovery and a passion for the natural world.
Virtual Volunteer Opportunities
Co-host 30-60 minute long virtual field trips over Zoom for K-12 students across the U.S. by igniting students' awe and wonder for the natural world through highly engaging visual content and in-depth activities (minimum commitment: 4 months).
In-Person Volunteer Opportunities
Work with K-6 students and teachers at the Museum by leading engaging tours through our halls and teaching hands-on classes that dive deeper into topics about the natural world. Possible opportunity to help create an art-meets-science program and lead this program with students during the school year.
Teach our visitors of all ages about the natural world in the halls or outdoors about our permanent and changing exhibition (minimum commitment: 4 months). Contact czeamer@sbnature2.org for more information.
Contact
Rebecca Coulter
rcoulter@SBNATURE2.org
805-682-4711 ext 107
Saving Lives Camarillo
Drug and Alcohol Prevention Non-profit aimed at reducing substance use among youth to lessen their risk of addiction as adults. A diverse and passionate volunteer-based coalition working in public and behavioral health.
Virtual Volunteer Opportunities
Join our monthly virtual volunteers meeting to discuss prevention measures and monthly projects we will work on, assistance with social media posts (research, presentations, interviews)
In-Person Volunteer Opportunities
Student Community Health Worker Intern, Student Researchers, Assistance with events and campaigns
Contact
communitydirector@savinglivescamarillo.net
805-322-4753YouTube Link
School on Wheels
School on Wheels trains and supports volunteer tutors to provide free tutoring and mentoring to children from kindergarten through twelfth grade living in shelters, motels, vehicles, group foster homes, and the streets of Southern California.
Virtual Volunteer Opportunities
1. Volunteers can apply and go through online training to become an online one-on-one tutor for a student experiencing homelessness.
2. Volunteers can organize school supply drives and/or fundraisers to help us provide students with their own backpacks and learning materials.
In-Person Volunteer Opportunities
1. Volunteers can apply and go through online training to become an in-person tutor for a student experiencing homelessness.
2. Volunteers can organize school supply drives and/or fundraisers to help us provide students with their own backpacks and learning materials.
3. Volunteers can do a day of service in the Ventura office, helping to organize supply donations and stuff backpacks. They can also go into the community to post flyers.
Contact
Sara Fraza
sfraza@schoolonwheels.org
805-366-9846YouTube Link
Search Dog Foundation
SDF's mission is to strengthen disaster response in America. We train rescued dogs to be rescuers alongside their First Responder handlers.
Virtual Volunteer Opportunities
Virtual volunteer opportunities may include, but are not limited to, social media shelter searches for potential candidates, assistance with updating website content and photo editing
In-Person Volunteer Opportunities
On-site volunteer opportunities include kennel assistance in areas of cleaning and food prep for canines, general grounds keeping, and maintenance around the property as well as posing as victims for our search dogs in training.
Contact
Kalie Wray
kalie@searchdogfoundation.org
805-646-1051YouTube Link
Southern California American Indian Resources (SCAIR Inc.)
SCAIR’s mission is to provide career, educational, cultural, mental health, and supportive services to Native Americans/ Alaska Natives/ Hawaiian Natives and their families, throughout Ventura, Santa Barbara, San Luis Obispo, San Benito, Santa Cruz, Monterey, San Diego, and Sonoma Counties. At SCAIR we work to assist our Participants in reaching personal and professional goals, by overcoming individual barriers and challenges. Help Us, Help People!
Virtual Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteer tutors for our free ZOOM tutoring services in all of our serviceable counties.
Contact
Mackie Robinette
Mackie@scairinc.org
805-765-6243Visit Southern California American Indian Resources (SCAIR Inc.)
Step Up Tutoring
Step Up Tutoring's mission is to drive student success in under-resources communities by providing free online tutoring and mentorship to 3rd-6th grade students within the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD).
Virtual Volunteer Opportunities
Step Up Tutors conduct one-on-one, 45-minute, virtual tutoring sessions twice a week with their matched student(s). Tutors provide homework support in math and English, while also providing mentorship. In two hours a week, you can impact a child's educational success. With mentors, students are 2x more likely to attend college. By tutoring, you can change lives. No experience necessary!
Internships available in: Marketing and Communications; Web Development and Programming; Strategic Development and Operations.
Contact
Kara O’Toole
kara@stepuptutoring.org
617-797-5945YouTube Link
Students for Eco-Education and Agriculture (SEEAG)
Since 2008, SEEAG has educated students and the greater community about the farm origins of our food and agriculture's contribution to our nutritional well-being.
In-Person Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteer with us on Ventura County Farm Day! -- Saturday, November 6 from 10 am - 3 pm
Contact
info@seeag.org
805-901-0213
Studio Channel Islands Art Center
Art Gallery, Education and Community Outreach programs. We are a fine art education organization with 40 artist studios.
Volunteer Opportunities
- Marketing and PR work to raise the profile of our upcoming exhibitions and events.
- Education program support, working with online education team to deliver elementary and high school art classes.
Contact
Peter Tyas
ptyas@studiochannelislands.org
805-383-1368
Surfrider Foundation for Ventura County
The Surfrider Foundation is dedicated to the protection and enjoyment of the world's ocean, waves, and beaches for all people, through a powerful activist network.
Virtual Volunteer Opportunities
1. CSUCI Surfrider Foundation Club Officer
2. Social Media Coordinator
3. Digital Content Creation/Videography
In-Person Volunteer Opportunities
1. Ocean Friendly Garden Volunteer
2. Hold on to Your Butt Program Volunteer
3. Beach Cleanup Volunteer
Contact
Cassie Rogers
info@ventura.surfrider.org
636-484-3723YouTube Link
The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
Our mission to Save Lives and Bring Hope to Those Affected by Suicide Established in 1987, the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) is a voluntary health organization that gives those affected by suicide a nationwide community empowered by research, education and advocacy to take action against this leading cause of death.
Virtual Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteers can help plan and execute virtual events, become an advocate, create third party events, raise awareness, etc.
In-Person Volunteer Opportunities
Currently there are not any in person volunteer opportunities based on covid restrictions. However, in the normal in-person space, volunteers can help plan and execute fundraising events, become an advocate, tabling opportunities, etc.
YouTube Link
The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention on Youtube
Contact
Lousia Rocque
lrocque@afsp.org
424-327-7101
The C.R.E.W. – Concerned Resource & Environmental Workers
The C.R.E.W. offers paid employment, career development, and training through hands-on environmental work. Crew members are teens and young adults, and our projects take us throughout Ventura and Santa Barbara counties.
Volunteer Opportunities
Backcountry trails work (in-person);
Habitat restoration (in-person);
Program evaluation (virtual)Contact
Derek Poultney
derek@thecrew.org
805-649-8847The C.R.E.W. – Concerned Resource & Environmental Workers website
Thousand Oaks Library
To inspire, inform and engage!
In-Person Volunteer Opportunities
Assignments range from helping children with homework to assisting with adult computer classes.
Contact
Judi Bumstead
jbumstead@tolibrary.org
805-381-7325
United Way of Ventura County
The United Way of Ventura County focuses on advancing the common good by creating opportunities for all through our three focus areas: Education, health, and income (financial stability). UWVC also hosts the county's volunteer site, Volunteer Ventura County (VVC), in which you can find many opportunities to volunteer.
Virtual Volunteer Opportunities
Put together a Welcome Home Basket for a newly housed neighbor, housed through our Landlord Engagement Program. Learn more about Landlord Engagement Program
In-Person Volunteer Opportunities
Help with Homeless Services Laundry Laundry Support with Community Action of Ventura County. Learn more about Community Action of Ventura.
Contact
Aissa Fernandez
aissa.fernandez@vcunitedway.org
805-485-6288 ext 270
Ventura Audubon Society
The mission of the Ventura Audubon Society is to promote at the local level, by education and action, the protection and restoration of bird populations and wildlife habitat for the benefit of humanity and the earth's biodiversity.
Volunteer Opportunities
- Collecting Population Data on Western Snowy Plovers
- Collecting Data on Beach Wrack
- Documenting Snowy Plover Disturbances
- Joining our Volunteer Naturalist Program
Contact
Kat O’Dea
volunteer@venturaaudubon.org
818-612-3115YouTube Link
Ventura County Medical Center
To provide comprehensive, responsible, compassionate health care for our diverse community
Virtual Volunteer Opportunities
Hospital Gift Shop Marketing, Social Media Content Management, Fundraising and Donor Relations Support
In-Person Volunteer Opportunities
GI Lab and OR transporter, Peds and PICU story time reader, Hospital event planner
Contact
Stephanie Nelson
stephanie.nelson@ventura.org
805-652-6695
Ventura County Library
Ventura County Library is seeking students for service-learning projects focused on delivering fun and meaningful experiences for Ventura County families. The goal of each opportunity is for students to foster community connections, gain experience in early childhood literacy, and contribute to projects that build and reinforce lifelong learning skills.
Virtual Volunteer Opportunities
Content Creator - Produce engaging virtual content for families with infants and toddlers under guidance from library staff. Students incorporate best practices of preschool-readiness to create and deliver social media posts, unboxing videos, and virtual demonstrations of educational activities and parenting resources. Students are expected to dedicate at least one hour a week to this project, alternating every other week between content creation and meeting with library staff on Zoom. Some in-person meetings may be required to manage supplies and materials, which will be held at the library's administrative building in Ventura.
In-Person Volunteer Opportunities
- Storytime Leader - Share the love of reading with children, ages birth to five, at weekly storytime events. Students assist library staff with early childhood literacy activities that may include storytelling, crafting, and performing songs, finger plays, etc. Students are expected to dedicate one hour a week to this project. Storytime events will be held outdoors and details are subject to change.
- Assistant Makerspace Manager(s) - Have a passion or a willingness to learn maker technologies such as 3D printing, CNC carving, and/or Robotics systems operations & coding? The E.P. Foster Library is looking for a few in-person Assistant Makerspace Managers to co-lead library makerspace services.
- Assistant Volunteer Coordinator(s) - Interested in helping with a teen volunteer program? The E.P. Foster Library is seeking a few in-person Assistant Volunteer Coordinators to co-lead and co-develop volunteer tasks for current and future library volunteers.
- Assistant Minecraft Server Administrator(s) - Ventura County Library is searching for a few in-person or virtual Assistant Minecraft Server Administrators with experience in all or some of these areas of Minecraft: Collaborative multiplayer building and furnishing of large structures. Redstone engineering and mechanics. Command blocks usage. World editing and modifying. Using and configuring server plugins. Developing and implementing ideas to engage with players on Minecraft servers.
Contact
Antonia Apodaca
antonio.apodaca@ventura.org
805-218-3821
Ventura County Rescue Mission
We provide refuge, recovery, and restoration to Ventura County residents who are experiencing homelessness and addiction through a faith-based, holistic, and seamless approach.
Volunteer Opportunities
Meal Preparation and Service, Tutoring, Donor Relations Support, Donation Drives
Contact
Michael Lee
mlee@erescuemission.org
805-436-4592YouTube Link
Ventura County Resource Conservation District
Our mission is to collaborate with landowners, government agencies, and other willing partners to facilitate the conservation and restoration of Ventura County's natural resources for current and future generations
Virtual Volunteer Opportunities
Educational Outreach
In-Person Volunteer Opportunities
Restoration Projects, Office Tasks, Community Engagement & Outreach
Contact
Ventura Land Trust
The mission of Ventura Land Trust is to permanently protect the land, water, wildlife and scenic beauty of the Ventura region for current and future generations. Ventura Land Trust (VLT), a community-based nonprofit organization, believes that preserving open space and providing public access enhances the economy, quality of life, and public well-being of Ventura and surrounding communities.
Virtual Volunteer Opportunities
Ventura Wild: Website design; creation of short promotional videos
In-Person Volunteer Opportunities
Build trails, restore habitat, plants trees, and clean up Ventura river
Ventura Wild: 1 day a week (6-week commitment). Education Intern, outside with kids, explore the beach, play games, build forts, catch frogs!
YouTube Link
Contact
Katie Daniels
katie@venturalandtrust.org
609-682-0463Erik Nelson (Ventura Wild)
erik@venturalandtrust.org
720-273-1412
Wellness Promotion & Education
Wellness Promotion & Education (WPE) empowers students to thrive and flourish using an evidence-based and holistic approach to wellbeing as a capacity for student success. We collaboratively create systems that facilitate this capacity and encourage student connectedness to themselves, each other, their communities, and the planet. Our programs are student-led and center equity, justice, and inclusion.
Virtual Volunteer Opportunities
Workshops; IG Live; Social media
In-Person Volunteer Opportunities
Workshop/Presentations; Tabling, Peer Mentoring
Contact
Honey Krueger
honey.krueger@csuci.edu
805-437-3971
Women of Substance & Men of Honor
Our mission is to provide resources to young men and women in need who are ready to change the course of their lives and/or who may have never been given the opportunity.
Virtual Volunteer Opportunities
Mentoring
In-Person Volunteer Opportunities
Office work, Mentoring, & Events.
Contact
Rosalinda Vint
helpingyouth@wosmoh.org
805-376-0472
Youth Pride Association
To promote and foster the acceptance of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer (LGBTQ) students in educational institutions
In-Person Volunteer Opportunities
Peer Advocate Program: provide LGBTQ students in local college campuses with peer support, education, and advocacy.
Contact
Cameron Bartosiewicz
preseident@ypapride.org
805-482-8113
Ventura County Area Agency on Aging
The Ventura County Area Agency on Aging, a division of the County of Ventura’s Human Services Agency, promotes the development and implementation of a comprehensive coordinated system of care that enables older individuals, children and adults with disabilities, and caregivers to live in a community-based setting and to advocate for the needs of those 60 years of age and older in the county, providing leadership and promoting citizen involvement in the planning process as well as in the delivery of services.
In-Person Volunteer Opportunities
- Fall Prevention Program – We are seeking individuals interested in becoming peer leaders, admin assistants, or certified instructors for Fall Prevention classes. Training will be provided, and background checks are required.
- Senior Nutrition Farm – Garden volunteers are responsible for planting, watering, weeding/mulching, harvesting, etc. to help increase production.
- Information & Assistance – Volunteers will refer all callers and walk-ins to the appropriate programs and services in their communities that can help address a variety of situations.
YouTube Link
Ventura County Area Agency on YouTube
Contact
Leslie Suarez
vcaaavolunteers@ventura.org
805-477-7300
Coalition for Family Harmony
Coalition for Family Harmony houses the only Rape Crisis Center in Ventura County. The Coalition offers a variety of services to assist survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault and child abuse, as well as family and friends of those suffering from abuse, and all of our services are offered in English and Spanish.
In-Person Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteer Rape Crisis Advocate
Contact
Jennifer Duarte
j.duarte@thecoalition.org
805-983-6014 ext. 1123