As a volunteer, you will interact with our dogs, helping them become calm and comfortable while learning basic good manners. Volunteers are required to commit to visiting at least once a week for about one and a half to two hours, and must be at least 18 years old.

Join our cause through volunteer work when your service can positively impact underprivileged members in the San Diego County region. Volunteers will assist with various tasks including lifting and moving products, helping to distribute food, and connecting with other passionate volunteers to improve the quality of life for low-income residents and families.

Service providers volunteer their professional skills to improve a survivor's quality of life. This includes professionals like attorneys, cosmetologists, counselors, life coaches, and more.

A peer volunteer spends time with survivors in one-on-one interactions, which may include visiting clients, engaging in activities, or accompanying them on errands. This role is essential for providing social support and companionship.

Survivor advocates are assigned to help identify personal needs of survivors and make recommendations to the board regarding the use of funds. They are crucial to the organization's mission.

Become a member of one of our committees such as Events & Community Engagement, Beautification, or Government Affairs & Advocacy. Share your time and talents to help enhance the community and support local initiatives.

Assist in organizing and distributing food to individuals and families in need at various Salvation Army locations. Volunteers will help ensure that food items are properly sorted and distributed to those facing food insecurity.

Join us for our monthly community cleanups held on the first Saturday of each month from 8:00-9:00am. Volunteers meet at the Grocery Outlet parking lot to help clean up the neighborhood and can also choose to pick up trash in their own neighborhoods at a time that works for them.

Work with our marketing team to promote and educate the adoptable hounds with the hope of finding their forever home. This role is perfect for those with skills in marketing and communications.

Help us get urgent euth-listed dogs to safety through engaging with fosters and transporting them. This role is crucial in saving lives and making a difference.

Participate in local adoption events to help with set-up, public engagement, and breakdown. This is a great opportunity to engage with the community and promote dog adoption.

Connect dogs needing rescue with available fosters. This role is ideal for individuals with a veterinary medicine background, those who have fostered 3 or more times, or professional trainers.

Work closely with the Care Team to manage inventory and prepare foster bags for dogs transitioning to foster homes. This role requires at least two visits per week to TAP HQ in La Mesa and familiarity with tools like Slack and Google Drive.

Join our Care Team at our medical clearing facility in La Mesa, CA, where you'll be responsible for feeding, cleaning kennels, administering medications, and socializing dogs. This hands-on role requires the ability to handle various dog personalities and lift up to 30 lbs.

Assist in facilitating workshops for Girl Scouts of San Diego, helping participants earn badges, journeys, and awards. Volunteers will support dance, art, and combo activities, providing guidance and encouragement to participants.

Pick up meals at the kitchen or courier site for delivery to clients at their homes. Deliver all meals within a 2-3 hour delivery window, generally serving 10-15 clients. Volunteers must use their own vehicles and complete an annual background check, which is paid for by Mama’s Kitchen.

Assist with plating about 700 servings of each entrée, which takes about two hours per dish. Help with prep work, compiling grocery bags, and bundling meals for delivery. Volunteers work in conjunction with kitchen staff as needed.

Direct callers to the appropriate department or staff person and provide general information about Mama’s Kitchen. Support administrative functions with mailing, sorting, and filing tasks, and assist with project-related tasks for program staff based on interest.

Organizations like WIA cannot function without volunteers. Consider what skills you have that may benefit the organization. For example, if you have expertise in writing letters and emails, you might volunteer your copywriting services; if you have event planning skills, you can assist at in-person events, and you can always donate your time and expertise as an industry professional in the animation field.

Support families by hosting resource distributions such as Thanksgiving meal distributions or holiday drives. Volunteers will organize and distribute resources to families in need.