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Nov. 14th - San Diego Rescue Mission, Prayer Team (Downtown)
WHEN: Saturday, November 14th from 12:00pm-4:00pm
WHERE: Downtown
WHAT: Join the prayer team and help intercede for those requesting prayer at the annual Thanksgiving Meal.
WHO: 8 volunteers needed; Ages 18+
Disclaimer: This activity requires full mobility of volunteers.
FULL - Nov. 21st - San Diego Refugee Tutoring, Thanksgiving Crafts (City Heights)
WHEN: Saturday, November 21st from 12:30pm-3:00pm
WHERE: City Heights
WHAT: Show up and lead crafts for students, tutors, and families to enjoy.
WHO: 14 volunteers needed; All ages welcome
All abilities welcome!
Dec. 1st - We See You San Diego, Dinner Party (Old Town)
WHEN: Tuesday, Dec 1st from 4:30pm-7:00pm
WHERE: Old Town
WHAT: Serve a meal for our neighbors experiencing homelessness.
WHO: 20 volunteers needed; All ages welcome
All abilities welcome!
Dec. 2nd - Hope for San Diego, Wrapping (North Park)
WHEN: Wednesday, Dec 2nd from 10:00am-12:00pm
WHERE: North Park
WHAT: Help wrap blankets and additional items that will be distributed to our nonprofit partners.
WHO: Unlimited volunteers needed; All ages welcome
All abilities welcome!
Dec. 5th - Bithiah's Family Services, Family Christmas Day Shift 1 (San Marcos)
WHEN: Saturday, December 5th from 8:15am-11:45am
WHERE: San Marcos
WHAT: Help with Bithiah’s annual Christmas Day event supporting foster and kinship families.
WHO: 5 volunteers needed; All ages welcome
All abilities welcome!
Dec. 5th - Bithiah's Family Services, Family Christmas Day Shift 2 (San Marcos)
WHEN: Saturday, December 5th from 11:45am-3:00pm
WHERE: San Marcos
WHAT: Help with Bithiah’s annual Christmas Day event supporting foster and kinship families.
WHO: 5 volunteers needed; All ages welcome
All abilities welcome!
Dec. 7th - Urban Life, Mercy Me Packing (City Heights)
WHEN: Monday, December 7th from 5:00pm-7:00pm
WHERE: City Heights
WHAT: Pack up mercy kits for unhoused neighbors alongside UrbanLife staff and students.
WHO: 6 volunteers needed; Ages 18+
Disclaimer: This activity requires full mobility of volunteers.
Dec. 8th - Urban Life, Mercy Me Distributing (City Heights)
WHEN: Tuesday, December 8th from 3:00pm-6:00pm
WHERE: City Heights
WHAT: Using the mercy kits packed the night before, you’ll go and distribute those kits and food to unhoused neighbors alongside UrbanLife staff and students.
WHO: 6 volunteers needed; Ages 18+
Disclaimer: This activity requires full mobility of volunteers.
Dec. 8th - San Diego Refugee Tutoring, Cookies and Books (City Heights)
WHEN: Tuesday, December 8th from 4:30pm-7:00pm
WHERE: City Heights
WHAT: Distribute Cookies and Books on a special tutoring night.
WHO: 10 volunteers needed; All ages welcome
All abilities welcome!
Dec. 10th - San Diego Refugee Tutoring, Cocoa and Gifts (City Heights)
WHEN: Thursday, December 10th from 4:30pm-7:00pm
WHERE: City Heights
WHAT: Distribute Hot Cocoa and Gifts on a special tutoring night.
WHO: 10 volunteers needed; All ages welcome
All abilities welcome!
Dec. 11th - David's Harp Foundation, Artist Showcase (Downtown)
WHEN: Friday, December 11th from 4:30pm-6:00pm
WHERE: Downtown
WHAT: Help setup and guide parking for a special night where students will be showcasing their productions and art.
WHO: 5 volunteers needed; Ages 16+
Disclaimer: This activity requires full mobility of volunteers.
Dec. 12th - Hope for San Diego, Young Adult Wrapping Party (North Park)
WHEN: Saturday, December 12th from 5:30pm-7:00pm
WHERE: North Park
WHAT: Young Adults will help shop, get reimbursed, and wrap gifts for families and neighbors that were sponsored. Cookies and drinks included!
WHO: Unlimited volunteers needed; Young Adults
All abilities welcome!
Dec. 12th - Clairemont Emmanuel Church, Holiday Handmade Gift Event (City Heights)
WHEN: Saturday, December 12th from 12:00pm-5:00pm
WHERE: City Heights
WHAT: Join this fun annual event helping kids make Christmas gifts.
WHO: Unlimited volunteers needed; All ages welcome
Disclaimer: This activity requires full mobility of volunteers.
By Dec. 13th - Hope for San Diego, Backup Shoppers (County-wide)
WHEN: All gifts are due by Sunday, December 13th at one of our drop-off locations
WHERE: County-wide
WHAT: Help Shop for Families and Neighbors that were sponsored. You’ll shop, wrap, and get reimbursed.
WHO: Unlimited volunteers needed; All ages welcome
All abilities welcome!
Hope for San Diego, Prayer Partners (County-wide)
WHEN: Throughout the Comfort & Joy season
WHERE: County-wide
WHAT: Pray for the families and individuals receiving gifts, shoppers, sponsors, nonprofit partners, etc.
WHO: Unlimited volunteers needed; All ages welcome
All abilities welcome!
Community Group Opportunities
We See You San Diego, Dinner Parties
WHEN: Every Tuesday night from 4:30-7pm
WHERE: Old Town
WHAT: Serve a meal for our neighbors experiencing homelessness.
WHO: Unlimited volunteers; all ages welcome
All abilities welcome!
Mid City Church of the Nazarene, Food Market
WHEN: Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays
WHERE: City Heights
WHAT: Mid-City Nazarene Church is located across the street from a large day shelter for migrants. They need help running their Fresh Food Market, a small community grocery store whose goal is to meet the needs of neighbors who lack access to affordable and healthy foods. You’ll help sort through and organize food donations, restock items, carry bags for shoppers, or check guests schedule their next appointment.
WHO: Unlimited volunteers; all ages welcome
All abilities welcome!
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Solutions for Change, Prepare Meals
WHEN: Any day of the week
WHERE: Vista
WHAT: Prepare a meal for families who have recently left homelessness and are newly joining the Solutions community.
WHO: Unlimited volunteers; all ages welcome
All abilities welcome!
Alabaster Jar Project, Prepare Meals
WHEN: Every Thursday
WHERE: Escondido
WHAT: Each week, Alabaster Jar Project needs a volunteer to provide a meal, including an entrée, salad and or bread, drinks, and a dessert for their peer support group attendees, as their meeting is a dinner meeting. You can sign up to do this weekly, once a month, or one time only. It’s up to you!
WHO: Unlimited volunteers; all ages welcome
All abilities welcome!
Olive Crest, Meal Train
WHEN: Every weekday between 2-2:30pm or 5-6:30p
WHERE: Downtown
WHAT: In a critical step to combat sex trafficking, Olive Crest has launched a comprehensive initiative for the Prevention and Restoration of Minors Impacted by Sexual Exploitation (PROMiSE).
Their Drop‑In Center provides immediate, no‑strings‑attached access to basic needs, safety, and essential services — including meals, clothing, counseling, educational support, and vocational training.
Volunteers are needed to drop off lunches for around 10 youth.
WHO: Unlimited volunteers; all ages welcome
All abilities welcome!