Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteering helps us stay socially engaged while making a difference in our community and beyond. Below are resources that help individuals and groups find volunteer opportunities in Sacramento County and the surrounding region.
Click on the v-shaped arrow to the right of each program description to view more information.
AARP provides information about volunteer opportunities, including some that can be done from home. Users can search by keyword and location, or they can create a profile and be matched with local opportunities that match their interests and skills.
Cost: no cost
Who Is Eligible: anyone
Phone: (866) 740-7719
Email: CreateTheGood@aarp.org
Website: https://createthegood.aarp.org/
This national program matches older adults with non-profit organizations seeking volunteers.
Cost: no cost
Who Is Eligible: must be 55 or older
Phone: (800) 942-2677
Email: help@americorps.gov
This page on the Department of Aging's website highlights opportunities to volunteer with programs funded by the Older Americans Act as well as other organizations.
Cost: no cost
Who Is Eligible: anyone may access the information
Phone: (916) 419-7500
Website: https://www.aging.ca.gov/Programs_and_Services/Become_a_Volunteer/
This city website provides information about city boards and commissions as well as volunteer opportunities with city departments, local, schools, and community groups. There is also information about how to nominate a volunteer to be recognized by the city for their community service efforts.
Cost: no cost
Who Is Eligible: anyone (targeted to Citrus Heights residents)
Address: 6360 Fountain Square Drive, Citrus Heights, CA 95621
Phone: (916) 725-2448
Website: http://www.citrusheights.net/489/Volunteer-Opportunities
This page on the city's website lists opportunities to serve on city committees and commissions as well as places to volunteer in the community.
Cost: no cost
Who Is Eligible: anyone
Address: 8401 Laguna Palms Way, Elk Grove, CA 95758
Phone: (916) 691-2489
Email: askelkgrove@elkgrovecity.org
Website: https://www.elkgrovecity.org/local-resources/volunteer
The City of Folsom provides information on its website about volunteering for city programs and commissions.
Cost: no cost
Who Is Eligible: anyone (targeted to Folsom residents)
Address: 50 Natoma Street, Folsom, CA 95630
Phone: (916) 461-6000
Email: can send message through Contact Us page on website
Website: https://www.folsom.ca.us/residents/volunteer-opportunities
Note: This web page also provides information about city council meetings and registering to vote
The VINS meet once a month to discuss programs and improvements for Rancho Cordova neighborhoods and the city.
Cost: no cost
Who Is Eligible: anyone (targeted to Rancho Cordova residents)
Address: 2729 Prospect Park Drive, Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
Phone: (916) 851-8700 (main) or (916) 296-0220 (Maureen Nelson, contact person)
Email: can send message through the web page or email Maureen Nelson at moen46@sbcglobal.net
This website provides links to organizations that offer volunteer opportunities. Users can search by location. There are also virtual and remote volunteer opportunities.
Cost: no cost
Who Is Eligible: anyone may access the information
Email: can send message through Contact Us page on website
Website: https://www.justserve.org/
Note: JustServe.org is provided as a service by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
This national website offers information about volunteer opportunities. The database is searchable by volunteer type (remote or in person), location, issue, or keyword.
Cost: no cost
Who Is Eligible: anyone may access information
Phone: 470-635-5295
Email: support@pointsoflight.org
Website: https://www.pointsoflight.org/
Note: this organization was founded by President George H.W. Bush
This website lists volunteer opportunities in Sacramento County and the surrounding area. Users can customize their search by location, type, community served, and other filters. Includes both in-person and virtual opportunities.
Cost: no cost
Who Is Eligible: anyone may access information
Address: 8001 Folsom Blvd., Suite 100, Sacramento, CA 95826
Phone: (916) 447-7063
Website: https://www.handsonsacto.org/
Note: this is a local affiliate of the national organization Points of Light
This web page provides information about serving on county commissions and boards as well as other local volunteer opportunities.
Cost: no cost
Who Is Eligible: anyone (some positions require residency in Sacramento County)
Website: https://www.saccounty.gov/Government/GetInvolved/Pages/default.aspx
Note: For general information, call 311
This website lists volunteer opportunities in the Sacramento area. Users can view a calendar of upcoming volunteer events or search the database for opportunities. Individual, group, and virtual volunteer opportunities are listed.
Cost: no cost
Who Is Eligible: anyone may access the information
Address: 2030 W. El Camino Ave, Suite 210, Sacramento, CA 95833
Phone: (916) 824-2118
Website: https://www.teamgiving.org/
Note: this is a local partner of the national organization Points of Light
This national website provides a searchable database of volunteer opportunities. Users can filter by location, cause, skills, and other criteria. In-person and virtual opportunities are listed.
Cost: no cost
Who Is Eligible: anyone may access information
Email: support@VolunteerMatch.org
Website: https://www.volunteermatch.org/
In addition to providing direct services, this non-profit organization connects individuals and groups with volunteer opportunities in the Sacramento area.
Cost: no cost
Who Is Eligible: anyone
Address: 3434 Marconi Avenue, Sacramento, CA 95821
Phone: (916) 265-3400
Email: info@voa-ncnn.org
Website: https://www.voa-ncnn.org/sacramento-volunteer
Note: Application for volunteering is online, see https://www.voa-ncnn.org/sacramento-volunteer for details
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This page was created by Julie Xiong. Last updated 2/3/2023