Volunteer San Diego helps nearly 30,000 individuals, families, and corporate and community groups fill volunteer needs at 800 community organizations each year. To volunteer or post volunteer opportunities, visit volunteersandiego.org. USO San Diego, Downtown Center: The downtown USO office is looking for volunteers to answer phones, help with mailings and more. Volunteer groups are needed to help with Tuesday night dinners. A great opportunity for a scout, church or other group.
Contact: Sarah Pagano
Phone: (619) 235-6503
E-mail: sara@usosandiego.org
San Diego Adaptive Sports Foundation: Volunteers are needed to help at the 22nd annual Junior Wheelchair Sports Camp, Aug. 12-16, 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. About 75 children with physical disabilities will be introduced to a variety of sports. Must attend a volunteer orientation before working at the camp.
Contact: Mary Alice Hillier
Phone: (619) 226-1806
E-mail: maryalice@sdasf.org
Lightbridge Hospice: Volunteers are needed to help those with a limited life expectancy move through the final stages of life with grace, strength and hope in an atmosphere of comfort and dignity. Many volunteer opportunities, both in the office and making personal visits to patients and families.
Contact: Leela Magosin
Phone: (858) 458-2992
E-mail: leela@lightbridgehospice.com
Justice Overcoming Boundaries: Volunteers are needed for a Citizenship Workshop on Saturday, July 12, at the San Diego Convention Center. Help workshop participants complete necessary forms and other required duties as needed. Attorney and expert volunteers will conduct final technical review of all applications to ensure legal sufficiency and eligibility. Experience and knowledge of citizenship process and procedures are preferred but not required. Bilingual volunteers needed, but bilingual ability not required. One day of volunteer training required.
Contact: Mike Viglione
Phone: (619) 696-9474
E-mail: volunteerwithjob@gmail.com
Family Health Centers of San Diego: Help make the Spirit of the Barrio event July 18 a success. Volunteers are needed to help with all aspects of the day, including setting up, selling raffle tickets, distributing drinks and posting signs. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Contact: Barbara Fink
Phone: (619) 515-2562
E-mail: barbaraf@fhcsd.org
HICAP/Elder Law & Advocacy: Provide free, impartial counseling to Medicare beneficiaries regarding their options, benefits and rights. Minimum requirement of 10 hours per month. Training provided.
Contact: Elsa Mejia
Phone: (858) 565-8772
E-mail: emejia@seniorlaw-sd.org
Scripps Memorial Hospital: Volunteers provide service to patients, families, staff and the community through several positions in the hospitals. Immediate need for gift shop help, patient care and knitters for caps for newborns.
Contact: Sandy Dooley
Phone: (858) 626-6994
E-mail: dooley.sandy@scrippshealth.org
