Community Service

Speech and Debate Volunteer Opportunity! 

SAUSD is hosting an elementary and middle school Speech and Debate tournament and we are looking for students interested in judging or assisting in exchange for community service hours. Ms. Statler (room 1-262) will provide judge training for any student who is interested (they will receive community service for that time too) and students who judge on Saturday will be provided breakfast and lunch. If you could please share this information with students and ask them to sign up ASAP that would be awesome. You can email Ms. Statler at monique.statler@sausd.us with any questions. 🙂  Use the Google Form above to sign up! 

Dates: October 27th/October 28th
 
Oct. 27th- Online Only [LD Debate] 4 PM-8 PM
Oct. 28th- In Person only at Saddleback [acting events and LD Debate] 8 AM-2 PM  [Most likely, students will be done before 2 PM as awards is 2:30 PM, but they can stay to help clean up too]

*Monthly Beach Cleanups*
We recommend registering for cleanups in advance as our capacity is restricted.

The Orange County Social Services Agency (SSA) operates under the policy direction of the Orange County Board of Supervisors and the California Departments of Social Services and Health Services.


Under close supervision, volunteers will assist SSA staff with tasks such as: opening, sorting and processing mail, filing, basic data entry/word processing, scanning documents, reception backup, lobby assistance, packet stuffing, faxing, preparing training packages, training room preparation and clean-up, escorting trainees to classroom, boxing legal folders, setting appointments, answering phones, working in store room and forms room, and other clerical duties as needed.

Interested in preserving history? Volunteer programs at HMOC are active! We are excited to invite our amazing volunteers back through our gates! We very much appreciate all of the wonderful work our volunteers assist us with. We need your help!

Through the Big Brothers Big Sisters Leadership Development Program, high school students can develop their strengths as young leaders, discover future career opportunities and become advocates for social change. Three distinct mentoring tracks are offered to launch future leaders into college, career and beyond.
High school students can find their own voices and become community advocates while serving as role models to elementary school youth at participating elementary schools.

Are you an individual looking to give back or a business interested in Corporate Social Responsibility opportunities for your employees? Working Wardrobes needs your help. Please volunteer today!

Please join us to learn more about Habitat for Humanity of Orange County’s mission of creating a world where everyone has a decent place to live, and find out how you can be involved.

Hands-on habitat restoration activities are a great opportunity for the public to be involved in a meaningful way here at the Bay without making any long-term volunteer commitment. Service learning hours are available for students and groups are welcome. During the rainy season, native plants are planted. At other times of the year, the activities are more maintenance oriented, and include removal of non-native plants and temporary watering of the new natives.

Thank you for sharing in our mission of being a catalyst for creating vibrant communities by preventing and ending poverty through stabilizing and empowering people with the resources they need when they need them. One of the essential functions of achieving these goals is the extensive use of volunteers. Volunteers are a key element to bringing hope and resources to those who need help the most. Volunteers make a difference by caring and taking action.

Our enthusiastic and active group of teen volunteers serve mostly on weekends, school holidays, and during the summer. Are you outgoing and have a passion for STEM? Do you enjoy working with people (especially kids)? We’re seeking high schoolers ages 15-18 who’d like to dig in and explore! Don’t worry – your commitment is do-able for even busy teens, with a minimum requirement of 4 hours of service every 30 days (but you’ll find most of our teens do even more!) As part of the application process, you’ll need to send us your resume and a letter of recommendation, and complete an interview. Ready to get started? Complete an application today!

Looking to learn new things, give back to your community, and have fun? The Bolsa Chica Conservancy is a small non-profit organization, so we are highly dependent on our incredible crew of dedicated volunteers. Volunteering at the Conservancy can be a unique opportunity to get involved with your local wetlands! We have many different volunteer positions ranging from one-time volunteer events to long-term volunteer positions. Because of our small size here at Bolsa Chica, we have many different types of volunteer positions for all different skill sets. Information on every volunteer opportunity can be found below!

Young people have ignited a global movement to solve our climate crisis, and you can join them. Whether it’s marching, recycling, planting trees, or conserving water, we’ve got easy and actionable ways to do something for the environment. Join a campaign to get started. Let’s Do This!

WAGS Volunteers are our essential helpers and community ambassadors. Volunteers simply do it for love. Seeing volunteers at work in the WAGS literally brings joy and smiles to the faces of our staff. Thank you for sharing your talents, spirit and drive with us. Are you ready to learn new ideas?

As an Explorer, young adults have the opportunity to assist the Orange County Sheriff's Department in community and civic events such as parades, health fairs and charitable events. In addition to gaining a working knowledge of police work, the participants have the opportunity to give of themselves to their community.

Friendly Center is the oldest non-profit in Orange County to stay true to its founding mission of improving the lives of the impoverished by helping them move toward self-sufficiency. Today, Friendly Center's wrap-around services continue to elevate families so they may overcome crisis and the barriers of poverty.  Throughout the year, Friendly Center has special events and fundraisers that require the help of many volunteers. Visit the event pages for details on volunteering at these special events.

Our mission is to inspire our youth to impact their communities while discovering and pursuing their passions.We offer a six-month, hands-on leadership training and mentoring program designed to help you lead and launch your service project idea from start to finish. We’ll work with you step by step, so there is no experience or background needed to apply!

Thank you for your interest in volunteering with Second Harvest Food Bank! We are grateful to have a tremendous community working alongside us to ensure all are well fed in Orange County. On behalf of our team here at Second Harvest as well as those we serve, thank you!

We envision a world where people know nutrition and where it comes from. Where all ages embrace the act of growing, knowing and sharing the best of the earth’s fresh-grown food.
The Ron Finley Project is teaching communities how to transform food deserts into food sanctuaries, and teaching individuals how to regenerate their lands into creative business models. We envision and want to facilitate a world where gardening is gangsta!

There are numerous ways to get involved in stewarding and experiencing the precious natural resources of the Irvine Ranch Natural Landmarks. The Conservancy manages the LetsGoOutside.org website on behalf of a collaborative network of public landowners and partner non-profit groups. Getting involved is as easy as participating in a hike, volunteering on the Native Seed Farm, pulling an invasive weed, or helping out with trail maintenance.

Volunteers are a fundamental part of OC Parks and provide a valuable service for park facilities, staff, visitors and the community. Volunteers are critical in supporting OC Parks’ Core Values of Community, Commitment to Excellence, Service and Stewardship.

There are so many ways to volunteer at WISEPlace! Whether you wish to volunteer at our shelter in Orange County or would like to explore remote opportunities to donate your time, talent, and treasure, we welcome your support as we work to end homelessness for unaccompanied women.

In the AP with WE Service program, students engage in service learning activities to strengthen their understanding of AP course content and skills, using what they’re learning to tackle real-life social issues.
Here are examples of service projects that students in the AP with WE Service program have completed:

• Creating an app to help people who suffer from anxiety and panic attacks (AP Computer Science A)
• Advocating for improved prison conditions to state legislators (AP United States Government and Politics)
• Building a fuel cell to provide electrical energy to areas affected by natural disasters (AP Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism)
• Surveying the community to help local nonprofits combat homelessness (AP Statistics)

At Share Our Selves, we believe in the power of individuals coming together to create a meaningful impact. Since 1970, our dedicated volunteers have been instrumental in our service delivery, leaving a legacy of compassion. Join our vibrant community of volunteers and make a tangible difference in the lives of our neighbors.

Explore a diverse range of volunteer opportunities that align with your interests and skills. From supporting our food pantry to special events and more, there’s a volunteer role waiting for you.

Are you looking to volunteer at sporting events in Orange County? You’ve come to the right place. The Orange County Sports Commission has a way for you to volunteer for its events as well as other sporting events being held in our community. By volunteering, your efforts contribute to the event’s success and the participants’ overall experience.

There is no greater reward than making a difference in the life of a sick child.
The volunteers at CHOC generously dedicate their time to help us provide the very best pediatric services in Orange County. For almost 50 years, the volunteer programs at CHOC and CHOC at Mission have provided vital assistance to all hospital departments.

At Feeding America you can keep the shelves stocked by assembling food boxes and distribution, help your neighbors feed their families, help ensure our most vulnerable neighbors have the food they need while staying safe, collect food left in fields after harvest, help tend the food bank, help tend the food pantry's community garden, and help spread awareness.

The UCI Music to Heal program was developed to improve the well-being of patients and their experiences by bringing music into the hospital environment. Music to Heal seeks to provide a means and place for creative expression in the hospital. Volunteers perform for patients in the medical center's clinics as well as in the hospital. Current musical volunteers play guitar, cello, violin, harp, and piano. Volunteers play for a minimum of two hours. For more information about the Music to Heal program, email the volunteer office or call 714-456-5541.