Volunteer

Many agencies in Sacramento are seeking volunteers. This would be a very constructive way to help.

Homeless Connect

We are always looking for volunteer participation at our Homeless Connect Events! Please contact Jessica Lobedan at jlobedan@sacstepsforward.org for more information.

Breaking Barriers

Breaking Barriers is a volunteer driven non-profit organization that works within our local communities and in conjunction with other local service organizations to provide supportive services to people who are HIV-positive. Volunteers perform a number of important tasks.

For more information, email Rachel@bbcsc.org

Cottage Housing, Inc.

Volunteer opportunities include: youth mentoring, after-school tutoring, gardening and craft activities, and more! Go to: www.cottagehousing.org to read a full list of opportunities.

Please contact Jennifer Walten at (916)-971-1566 ext. 12 or jwalten@cottagehousing.org

Cycles 4 Hope

Cycles 4 Hope is operated and supported by volunteers. We are always looking for people with a passion to serve and a love for bicycles. We are currently looking for volunteers to help with the following:

• Bike assembly and repairs
• Bike cleaning and prep for delivery
• Donation collection & operations
• Coordinating with local charities for events and bicycle delivery

Visit their website for more information: www.cycles4hope.org

Faith & Homeless Families Initiative

The Faith and Homeless Families Initiative provides temporary housing assistance, financial planning and education provided by mentor teams, and other supportive services to families through a partnership between faith congregations and service providers.

If you or your congregation or community would like to be involved, please contact Nora Benavides at n_bb@comcast.net.

Family Promise

Family Promise needs volunteers to help answer phones, provide transportation for job interviews, and help kids with homework. Please contact at (916) 443-3107 to see how you can help.

Francis House

Please visit: www.francishouse.info/volunteer for a list of volunteer opportunities.

Contact Forrest Reed through www.francishouse.info or call (916) 443-2646 Mondays through Fridays.

Hands On Sacramento

Sacramento region’s full-service volunteer action center.
Please visit their website at www.handsonsacto.org or call (916) 447-7063 x329 for volunteer opportunities in Sacramento.

HomeAid Sacramento

HomeAid Sacramento is a nonprofit that builds affordable, safe housing for homeless individuals. They have two volunteer options available. First, they are in need of professional volunteers who could offer their skills in areas like construction, licensing, and others related to housing. Secondly, other volunteers can sign up for their November 6th: Painting a Better Tomorrow event.

More information is available at www.homeaidsac.org
Interested volunteers may email homeaid@homeaidsac.org

Loaves & Fishes

Every Thursday at 10:00 am, the Volunteer Coordinator gives an informational talk and a tour of all the Loaves & Fishes programs. This Volunteer Orientation is open to all who come. This same tour is available on the first Saturday of each month by appointment only and begins at 9:00 am.

Please contact Sandy, Volunteer Coordinator, Monday through Thursday, 9:00am to 1:00pm.
Phone: (916) 446-0874. Email: volunteer@SacLoaves.org

River City Food Bank

River City Food Bank is the only Sacramento-area food bank open every weekday to anyone experiencing hunger from anywhere in Sacramento County. RCFB offers nutritionally-balanced 3-day emergency food as well as shelter assistance. Interested in volunteering? Volunteer needs include:

• A canned food drive coordinator
• Box returner (to Senior Gleaners and FoodLink)
• Volunteer for in-take desk (Tuesday)
• Volunteer who can substitute for vacationing regular volunteers

More information is available at www.rivercityfoodbank.org
or contact ethomas@rivercityfoodbank.com.

Sacramento Area Emergency Housing

Interested volunteers are welcome to fill out our online volunteer application, but there will be a delay of approximately one month before you will be able to begin volunteering.

Fill out the online application here: app.etapestry.com

Volunteers are needed in many areas, including: fundraisers, improvement projects, teaching knitting and crocheting classes as well as projects including Girls Night In and Family Fun Fridays. Read a complete list of volunteer opportunities here: www.saehc.org

Please email volunteer@saehc.org or call (916) 454-2120 x302 for more information or to set an appointment time to meet with the agency’s volunteer coordinator.

Salvation Army

Volunteers are needed to teach Life Skills Classes (i.e. budgeting, writing resumes, parenting, etc) at their Transitional Housing Shelter – Center of Hope. Days and times vary. Please call (916) 442-0331 for more information.

For additional opportunities, please contact Ava Simpson at (916) 563-3732 or email her at ava.simpson@usw.salvationarmy.org Opportunities include: providing and preparing food, making blankets, help with bulk mailings, food box packing, sorting and distributing Christmas food, toys and coats, and other “working with your hands” projects.

St. John’s Shelter for Women & Children

For those interested in volunteering at St. John’s, volunteer orientations are on the first and third Saturday of each month, at 10:00 am. Please call Rachele Burton at (916) 453-1482 ext. 23 or email her at rburton@stjohnsshelter.org

For a list of more volunteer opportunities, please visit:www.stjohnsshelter.org

The Blanket Foundation

The Blanket Foundation collects blankets and sleeping bags to distribute to people who are homeless. Volunteers are needed for various projects within the foundation.

Those who are interested should contact Patricia Doyle at (916) 333-8118 or
email theblanketfoundation@yahoo.com.
For a list of more volunteer opportunities, please visit: www.theblanketfoundation.com

Volunteers of America

Please contact Kim Castaneda at (916) 442.3691 or kimc@voa-sac.org.
Please visit VOA’s volunteer opportunities page: www.voa-sac.org

WEAVE (Women Escaping a Violent Environment)

WEAVE offers a variety of volunteer opportunities for individuals interested in donating their time. Some opportunities include:

• answering the 24-Hour Crisis Line
• providing office support
• working at special events
• helping out at the thrift stores

To find out more information about our volunteer opportunities, program requirements and how you can get involved attend a Volunteer Information meeting.

For information on the next Volunteer Information meeting email info@weaveinc.org
or visit their volunteer page at www.weaveinc.org/volunteer.

Visit: www.wellspringwomen.org for a complete list of volunteer positions.

Wellspring Women’s Center

Those interested in volunteering should contact volunteer coordinator Sister Jane McKirchy at wellspringwomen@comcast.net Volunteers are needed in a number of different areas, including: program volunteers, project volunteers, special events fundraising and Christmas Store volunteers.

Visit: www.wellspringwomen.org for a complete list of volunteer positions.

WIND Youth Services

Volunteers can help in two different areas:

• The WIND Center: seeking volunteers with teaching experience to assist in their school program, which teaches kids aging from 7th through 12th grade.
• The WIND Youth Shelter: seeking volunteers to help in preparing lunch or dinner meals, for up to 20 kids.

To volunteer, please contact Amy Ifurung at (916) 561-2424.

Women’s Empowerment

Contact Michelle DeSart at (916) 669-2307 for volunteer opportunities or visit www.womens-empowerment.org to read more about specific volunteer opportunities. Tasks include: event organizer, teacher and small group facilitator, computer technician and job mentor.

Access the volunteer form here: www.womens-empowerment.org