Give Thanks and Give Service
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The Holidays are here! We at HandsOn Sacramento are happy to present a new set of volunteer opportunities for you to enjoy and celebrate this season.
This m
onth, new partner agencies just joined the HandsOn Sacramento family such as Sierra 2 Center and The Laurel Foundation. Don't forget to check out what volunteer opportunities they offer.
We are also inviting everyone to our
2nd Family Volunteer Day
on Saturday, November 23rd. This is a great opportunity for families to spend time together and to make a difference in our community.
We are also bringing back the Annual Holiday Giving List, a mini-site that contains volunteer and donation opportunities from different organizations in our community. With the Thanksgiving and Holiday season around the corner, what better way to celebrate than to get into the spirit of giving?
We also added a new page for our ongoing volunteer opportunities that you might have missed on our Calendar. Check out our Volunteer Calendar for more ways to volunteer. Click the links below to learn more!
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New HandsOn Sacramento Agency Partners
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Sierra 2 Center for the Arts & Community serves as a regional incubator of the arts, education, culture, and community activities. As the voice of the neighborhood, SCNA actively participates in preserving the heritage of and enhancing the quality of life in the Curtis Park neighborhood and throughout Sacramento by operating the Sierra 2 Center and the included Senior Activity Center.
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The mission of The Laurel Foundation is to empower children, youth and families affected by HIV/AIDS, transgender youth, and the at-risk youth population through educational and support programs in a safe and trusting environment. The Laurel Foundation’s programs tackle the emotional and social challenges at-risk children and youth face by constructing environments that support the mental and physical welfare of the participants. Their programs give participants the tools to build self-sufficient, productive, healthy lives.
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Interested in Becoming an Agency Partner?
HandsOn Sacramento is here to connect you with volunteers throughout the region. Whether you have one-time opportunities or ongoing needs, you can post information in our online database. Your volunteer projects will be viewed by up to 4 million volunteers per month via additional volunteer matching sites.
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HandsOn Sacramento's Annual Holiday Giving Program is Back!
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The Regional Center for Volunteerism - HandsOn Sacramento brings you more ways to celebrate the holidays! Give out donations for Thanksgiving Baskets and Meals, donate your time by volunteering during different holiday events and spread the love and the gift of sharing to those in need. These holiday volunteer and donation opportunities are here to get you going!
HandsOn Sacramento is also looking for agencies who are looking for volunteers and donations for the upcoming holiday season. Agencies will be featured in our annual Holiday Giving Program mini-site that will contain details of their featured holiday volunteer opportunities and donation drives. Agencies do not have to be an Agency Partner with us to be included in the list.
If you are interested in adding your program to HandsOn Sacramento's Holiday Giving Program, please email Mika Guevarra at
[email protected]
or call (916) 447-7063 ext. 105.
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This Month's Volunteer Opportunities
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Family Volunteer Day at City of Refuge
The Regional Center for Volunteerism - HandsOn Sacramento
Saturday, November 23rd | 8:30am - 12:30pm
Minimum Age: 6 (with adult), 16 (without adult)
Join us on Saturday, Nov. 23 and spend time with your family! Family Volunteer Day is a global day of service that celebrates the power of families who work together to support their communities and neighborhoods.
This project will benefit City of Refuge Sacramento, a nonprofit organization based in Oak Park. Its mission is to support people living in marginalized communities of Sacramento, and to empower their ability to create a personal transformation that will lead to a healthy, thriving community.
Powered by generationOn, the youth division of Points of Light, and sponsored by The Walt Disney Company, it’s a great way to be inspired by the power of helping others. It’s an amazing day to bring your family together to make your mark on the world. Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity!
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Party for Change
Saint John's Program for Real Change
Saturday, November 2nd | various shifts available
Minimum Age: 14 (with adult), 18
Volunteers are needed for Saint John's black-tie event, Party for Change. Tasks include set-up and clean up.
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Conlin Park Tree Planting
City of Sacramento
Saturday, November 2nd | 9:00am-1:00pm
Minimum Age: 3 (with adult), 14
Volunteers are needed to plant trees at Conlin Park (7895 Freeport Blvd). Equipment and snacks are provided.
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Land Park Volunteer Corps Work Day
City of Sacramento
Saturday, November 2nd | 9:00am-12:00pm
Minimum Age: 14
Help trim, clean, weed, mulch and spiff up Land Park! Grab a pair of gloves and pitch in. Breakfast and lunch are provided.
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Celebrity Chef Cook Off - FUNdraiser
Achieving Positive Thinking Worldwide
Saturday, November 2nd | 6:00pm-9:00pm
Minimum Age: 10 (with adult), 18
Achieving Positive Thinking Worldwide is looking for volunteers to help at their community outreach event. Duties include event set-up and clean up, assisting with silent and live auction, greeting and ushering guests, distributing flyers and folding paper samples.
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Rusch Park Family Volunteer Event
Rebuilding Together Sacramento
Saturday, November 9th | 8:00pm-3:00pm
Minimum Age: 8 (with adult), 18
Join Rebuilding Together Sacramento to revitalize a community by improving Rusch Park, an important public space in Citrus Heights. The Park will have a new playground under construction this fall. Come help us to spruce up the surrounding areas in the park and create a more welcoming space for the community.
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Run to Feed the Hungry - Packet Pickup
Sacramento Food Bank and Family Services
Saturday, November 23rd until Wednesday, November 27th | 9:00am-7:30pm
Minimum Age: 16, Court-Ordered Volunteer Allowed
Volunteers are needed for Run to Feed the Hungry, the largest Thanksgiving Day in the country. This volunteer opportunity will require helping register participants, pass out t-shirts and sell merchandise. This will be held at Fremont Presbyterian Church in East Sacramento (5770 Carlson Drive)
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Run to Feed the Hungry
Sacramento Food Bank and Family Services
Thursday, November 28th | 6:00am-12:00pm
Minimum Age: 16, Court-Ordered Volunteer Allowed
Volunteers are needed for Run to Feed the Hungry, the largest Thanksgiving Day in the country. Volunteer opportunities include passing out race t-shirts, serves as course monitor, team tent, bicycle parking, water/snacks stations, clean up crew and more. This will be held at Fremont Presbyterian Church in East Sacramento (5770 Carlson Drive)
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Youth Crisis Councilor
California Coalition for Youth
Ongoing
Minimum Age: 16
Volunteers are needed to train as volunteer counselors to talk with teens and parents who call the line. No experience is necessary.
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Project Birthday Donation Opportunities (Goody Bags, Birthday in a Box, New Toys)
The Regional Center for Volunteerism - HandsOn Sacramento
Ongoing
Various Dates available
Minimum Age: 16
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Administrative Assistant: Unserved/Underserved Victim Advocacy & Outreach
Lao Family Community Development
Every Monday
9:00am - 5:00pm
Minimum Age: 18
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Volunteer for BINGO
Developmental Disabilities Services Organization
Every Monday
4:30pm - 10:00pm
Minimum Age: 18
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Hubble Space Telescope Exhibit
Tour Guides
Aerospace Museum of California
Scheduled Volunteer Opportunity
Minimum Age: 1 (with adult), 18
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Hospitality Bus Leader
Center for Restorative Justice Works
Express Interest Opportunity
Minimum Age: 18
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California Museum
Volunteer Program
The California Museum
Express Interest Opportunity
Minimum Age: 18
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Talking Book Library Producer/
Monitor and Book Reviewer
California State Library and Talking Book Library
Scheduled Express Interest Opportunity
Minimum Age: 18
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Office Team Member
Albie Aware Breast Cancer Foundation
Scheduled Express Interest Opportunity
Minimum Age: 1 (with adult), 18
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Sports Volunteer
West Coast Youth Sports
Scheduled Express Interest Opportunity
Minimum Age: 1 (with adult), 18
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Snowline Hospice Volunteer
Snowline Hospice
Express Interest Opportunity
Minimum Age: 18
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Volunteer Victim Advocate
Crime Victims Assistance Network (I-CAN) Foundation
Scheduled Express Interest Opportunity
Minimum Age: 21
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Medical Reserve Corps Member
Sacramento Medical Reserve Corps
Express Interest Opportunity
Minimum Age: 18
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Childcare Volunteer
Stand Up Placer
Express Interest Opportunity
Minimum Age: 28
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Getting Kids Outdoors
Sierra Club Inspiring Connections Outdoors
Express Interest Opportunity
Minimum Age: 16 (with adult), 18
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Thrift Store Volunteers
The Community Loft
Express Interest Opportunity
Minimum Age: 16
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Party Sponsors
(Group Volunteering)
Project Birthday
Express Interest Opportunity. Dates for 2020 (May until December) available
Minimum Age: 5 (with adult), 18
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Volunteer Opportunities by Organization
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Our agency partners have lots of volunteer opportunities for you! Click on an agency partner's name below to see what volunteer opportunities they are currently offering.
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News from HandsOn Sacramento and Partners
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Helping Those Affected by the Northern California Wildfires
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On the night of Wednesday, October 23rd, the Kincade Fire broke out in Sonoma County, forcing the evacuation of thousands of people and prompted Governer Newsom to declare a statewide emergency.
There are many ways to help during the fire season. One of the many things we highly recommend is to do your research before volunteering or donating. This will ensure that your actions will not hinder the normal relief operations in place. As much as possible, PLEASE DO NOT SELF-DEPLOY.
Here are some useful links so you can determine which efforts will you want to do to help with the wildfire relief:
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SACRAMENTO – Directors of Volunteers in Agencies (DOVIA) is pleased to invite volunteer managers to "Readiness for Interns" on Thursday, November 14, 2019.
Cost is $10 for DOVIA Members and $15 for non-members. Location will be at Snowline Hospice, 100 Howe Avenue, Sacramento, CA 95825. Payment can be made online (credit cards through PayPal) or at the door (cash or check payments only). To register, please visit: www.doviasacramento.org.
"Readiness for Interns" is from 11:30am to 1:00pm. Anyone who coordinates volunteers (whether paid or unpaid) is welcome to attend.
DOVIA (Directors of Volunteers in Agencies) of Sacramento provides a forum for exchange of information on relevant issues facing professional volunteer managers. Through collaborative efforts, DOVIA is committed to promoting services and emphasizing professional growth and development of the volunteer administration profession. DOVIA Sacramento hosts monthly luncheons featuring relevant topics in the field and semi-annual training seminars
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©2019 HandsOn Sacramento is a proud affiliate of
Points of Light
and is located at
8001 Folsom Blvd., Suite 100, Sacramento, CA 95826 | 916-447-7063 x105
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