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Volunteer Sacramento

The Sacramento Convention & Visitors Bureau recognizes that in this day and age, more people are feeling a need to connect to others; to foster a sense of "global community." In a collaborative effort with various Sacramento organizations, we would like to extend an invite to add a community service component to your next meeting. The option for convention attendees to participate in a local community-based volunteer project allows visitors to give back to the community hosting their event, while leaving with a more fulfilling experience and a higher regard for the host city.

American Red Cross, Sacramento Sierra Chapter

8978 Volunteer Ln, Ste 100
Sacramento, CA 95826
Office: (916) 368-3131
Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Volunteer Orientation: (916) 368-3130

Enjoy serving on the front lines, have a gift for teaching, or prefer working behind the scenes: The American Red Cross, Sacramento, always appreciates new helping hands. The American Red Cross empowers ordinary people to perform extraordinary acts in emergency situations. They train, mobilize, and connect volunteers to those in urgent need of help.

City of Sacramento

Mary Lynn Perry
Volunteer Coordinator
(916) 808-8317
mperry@cityofsacramento.org

Volunteers provide assistance with animal care, gardening, tours, arts and crafts, child development, special events and much more.   Some departments can utilize volunteers as young as 12, while others require the volunteer to be at least 18.
Short-term volunteer opportunities

City of Sacramento wish list:

Department of Parks and Recreation

Julie Mier
Volunteer Coordinator
(916) 808-2285
jmier@cityofsacramento.org

No prior experience is needed, only the desire to learn and help. Staff will provide training and tools for you. Volunteer activities include but are not limited to: trail, park, playground, playfield, amenities, and natural space restoration and preservation; seasonal planting, pruning, gardening, and litter and invasive plant removal. One-day, short term, and long-term projects available.

Sacramento Food Bank & Family

Robin Simpson
Volunteer Services Manager
(916) 456-1980

At the SFBF whatever the volunteer is searching for, every effort is made to place individuals into areas where they are comfortable and are able to receive personal fulfillment in knowing they have helped make a difference in the life of someone who needs a little extra care.

Hands on Sacramento

Kathy Chow
Director
(916) 447-7063 ext. 304
kchow@handsonsacto.org

Hands on Sacramento is the region's full-service volunteer action center and a committed advocate for innovative social change. From volunteer referrals to managed projects to issue education, Hands on Sacramento works with individuals, businesses, community groups, nonprofit organizations and public agencies to transform good intentions into good works.

Sacramento Habitat for Humanity

Jeannie Barry-Sanders
Director of Programs
(916) 440-1215 ext. 1102

Individual volunteers are welcome to volunteer with Sacramento Habitat in various capacities.  New volunteers opportunities open frequently.  SHFH builds mostly on infill lots.  Volunteers with construction skills, office skills, warehouse or other skills are always welcome.   Building houses is generally the number one request from volunteers but if you aren't the construction type there are many other ways you can assist.

United Way California Capital Region

Gabrielle Stevenson
(916) 856-3902
gstevenson@uwccr.org

Give Your Way on the issues you feel passionate about with United Way Volunteer Solutions, a Web site that matches you to volunteer opportunities with their Certified and Funded Partner Agencies. United Way lets you make a positive impact the way you know best.

VSA Arts of California at Sacramento

Amy Picard
(916) 601-7214
vsasamy@earthlink.net

There are many ways in which you can be apart of VSA arts of California at Sacramento. VSA works to promote artistic excellence and provide educational opportunities through the arts for children of all abilities. Furthermore, VSA works to educate the general public, reduce fear, and promote awareness regarding the capabilities and accomplishments of people with disabilities.

Volunteer Center of Sacramento

Christine Wallace
(916) 567-3100

The passion of Volunteer Center of Sacramento is connecting community volunteers to important causes like the humane treatment of animals, the fight against hunger, and mentoring children. Volunteering is an easy and fun way to help people in need and the less fortunate in the Sacramento community. The Volunteer Center of Sacramento has hundreds of volunteer opportunities and can match your interest in helping with a group or organization that can utilize your help.

WEAVE

(916) 448-2321
info@weaveinc.org

WEAVE provides crisis intervention services to women, men and children in Sacramento County who have experienced domestic violence or have been sexually assaulted. 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, or helping out at the thrift stores.