Young Adult Opportunities
Young Adults - Leadership Application
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Young Adults
We are local young adult (20's & 30's) professionals who are passionate about justice efforts in San Diego.
Upcoming Opportunities
Whether it’s a Pickleball tournament, beach bonfire, or game night, all of our events are centered around serving others in our San Diego community….and we have a lot of fun doing it 
Sign up and bring a friend — all are welcome at these gatherings!
Cleaning & Organizing, Olive Crest, Downtown
WHEN: 9a-11a
WHERE: Downtown
WHAT: Olive Crest provides foster care services in San Diego. We need volunteers to come help clean and organize their Resource Center.
WHO: 10 volunteers needed; all ages
YOUNG ADULT LEADERS: Jazzie & Joseph
Gardening & Yard Work, Urban Life, City Heights
WHEN: 9a-11a
WHERE: Urban Life Farm, City Heights
WHAT: UrbanLife empowers underserved youth in the City Heights area to learn crucial life skills and engage in their community. Their large garden site provides fresh produce for their cafe job training program.! Come out to help tackle several summer refresh projects alongside UrbanLife youth and staff! You’ll weed, harvest, plant, and help build out a children’s corner of the garden.
WHO: 20 volunteers needed; All ages welcome
YOUNG ADULT LEADER: Ryan
Campus Beautification, Solutions for Change, Vista
WHEN: 9am-11am
WHERE: Vista
WHAT: Solutions for Change transforms lives and communities by permanently solving family homelessness. Volunteers are needed to help paint residents’ fences and host a picnic for the families.
WHO: 20 volunteers needed; age 12+
YOUNG ADULT LEADER: Emily
Organizing & Cleaning, Ladle Fellowship, Downtown
WHEN: 9a-12p
WHERE: First Presbyterian Church, Little Italy
WHAT: Ladle Fellowship serves the homeless community with regular meals and other activities. Volunteers will be deep cleaning the spaces to ensure a clean, sanitary space for weekly meals.
WHO: 30 volunteers needed; All ages welcome
YOUNG ADULT LEADER: Jo
Summerfest Picnic, San Diego Rescue Mission, National City
WHEN: 10a-12:30p
WHERE: National City
WHAT: San Diego Rescue Mission opened their newest Navigation Center last year in National City, and we’re excited to throw a party for the residents again. This space provides short-term safe housing and intentional programming to help houseless folks get back on their feet. Come out for a fun morning to bring some summer cheer to residents! You’ll help out with food and activities.
WHO: 15 volunteers needed; Ages 15+ with parental supervision
YOUNG ADULT LEADER: CJ
Summerfest Picnic, San Diego Rescue Mission, National City
WHEN: 10a-12:30p
WHERE: National City
WHAT: San Diego Rescue Mission opened their newest Navigation Center last year in National City, and we’re excited to throw a party for the residents again. This space provides short-term safe housing and intentional programming to help houseless folks get back on their feet. Come out for a fun morning to bring some summer cheer to residents! You’ll help out with food and activities.
WHO: 15 volunteers needed; Ages 15+ with parental supervision
YOUNG ADULT LEADER: CJ
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The Young Adult Leadership Team is a group of dedicated volunteers who strategically mobilize their peers to serve some of San Diego’s most vulnerable communities by building community and executing impactful events.
Core Commitments of a YA Leader
- Commit to serving for one year on the leadership team. (Jan-Dec)
- Join leadership dinner meetings every other month to collaborate and plan together.
- Take lead in two YA volunteer opportunities each year — one in the first half (Jan–Jun) and one in the second (Jul–Dec). Don’t worry, we’ll help provide the volunteer opportunity; we just need you to show up for the YA group.
- Be part of the YA Leader Retreat and Planning Session on the morning of January 24.
- Become a Hope Partner by giving monthly for the year at any amount to help fuel what God is doing through YA.
Why Join the Team
- Have a real voice in shaping the YA community.
- Discover your strengths with a free Working Genius assessment.
- Enjoy five complimentary leadership dinners throughout the year.
- Rock some HFSD swag.
- Score two free tickets (for you and a friend) to each quarterly YA event.