Youth of all ages and families are able to serve at our projects and/or create their own project. Volunteer San Diego is committed to youth and family service and provides many fun and meaningful ways to serve. Get more information on volunteering with our programs or planning your own service project as an individual or a group: Service Projects Leadership Opportunities: Take the Lead! Service Project Planning Resources

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Flexible Volunteer Projects

Pick a project that fits your schedule and is close to home. No ongoing commitment is required. Protect the environment, feed the hungry, work with people with disabilities, care for animals, visit with seniors and more.

Ongoing Volunteer Opportunities

Get involved and make a difference – individually or with your friends, family, school, club, or youth group members. Make an ongoing commitment - there’s something for everyone!

Guide to Youth Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteer San Diego has developed a comprehensive directory of agencies listing their volunteer and service-learning opportunities. These agency projects are ideal for you to volunteer on your own, with your friends, or with family members.

Leadership Opportunities: Take the Lead!

Volunteering can be a great way to develop leadership skills, strengthen college applications, boost your résumé, enhance your career or simply to put your gifts to use. There are a number of program choices that can help develop your leadership potential.

Leadership opportunities with Volunteer San Diego

Service Project Planning Resources

Service Resources

Want to plan your own service project? Check out these project ideas, planning tips and funding resources.

Serving & Learning

There are resources available to help you learn while you serve. These resources include service-learning opportunities, youth leadership training and resources to develop your own service-learning program.

Days of Service

Days of Service are national opportunities for people to volunteer for service projects and activities throughout the year. Join the more than 20 million people who volunteer each year for a Day of Service.