Needs From: Center for Volunteer & Nonprofit Leadership

Join our team of volunteers at Habitat for Humanity's retail store ReStore! During a shift at ReStore volunteer duties may include sorting, cleaning, loading, staging and moving furniture. Heavy lifting is a plus, but not a requirement. 

Restore is looking for Furniture Refurbishing Volunteers! Our Santa Rosa resale store is organizing a skilled volunteer group specializing in furniture refurbishing. We are looking for volunteers that have experience in woodworking, hardware assembly, furniture repair, sanding, and painting.  

Calling all bookworms! Book Lovers Day is August 9, and we’ve got a fun way for you to celebrate by spreading the joy of reading, one beloved book at a time.

Celebrate Book Lovers Day by sharing a book you love in a Little Free Library near you. You’ll be expanding by sharing your favorite reads.

It’s easy to participate:

This is a great activity for families, friends, or book clubs to do together. 

Impact: Celebrate your love of reading while expanding book access in your community.

Time Required: Flexible. Share one book, or share many! Please share your book(s) anytime on Saturday, August 9. 

Support: You can contact the Community Engagement Manager to ask questions. 

Volunteers under 18 need online volunteer forms completed by a parent/guardian to participate. 

The PEARLS (Program to Encourage Active, Rewarding Lives) program is seeking compassionate volunteers to become coaches to older adults in Sonoma County. As a coach, you will work one-on-one with older adults experiencing depression and or isolation. Through supportive conversations and evidence based problem-solving techniques, you will help participants bring meaning and joy to their lives. Comprehensive training is included.

Our Tellegacy program aims to provide companionship for you and our isolated seniors. The program consists of meeting with a senior 8 times over a few months and gathering information about their lives; their history. COA staff will compile a book of collected stories and photos at the end of the sessions for the seniors and their loved ones to enjoy. Online training is included. All volunteers must have their own transportation to get to the client. 

ALL volunteers are required to complete the following before volunteering:

Click the Respond button on the right to start the volunteer process. 

If you have questions, contact Leigh Galten at lgalten@councilonaging.com or 707-525-0143 x121 

Pick of the Litter has moved into a much larger location, and we need enthusiastic volunteers to help us keep the shelves full. Warehouse volunteers sort donations, clean items, and price merchandise so it can get out onto the sales floor quickly. This is a hands-on role that directly supports our mission by helping us turn donated goods into funds that benefit cats in need. If you enjoy staying active, working independently, and making a visible impact, we'd love to have you join us.

Duties may include:
- Sorting donated items
- Cleaning and preparing merchandise
- Pricing and tagging items
- Organizing inventory and warehouse spaces
- Helping keep the sales floor stocked and looking great

Volunteer Requirements:
- Ability to work independently and stay on task
- Good hand dexterity for cleaning, sorting, tagging, and pricing items
- Ability to stand and move around for extended periods of time
- Comfortable performing light physical work and lifting donated items as needed
- Reliable and detail-oriented

No prior experience is necessary, we'll provide training. Your help will make a direct impact by getting more merchandise onto our shelves and generating more funds to support cats in need.

If you are interested in helping out, please fill out a volunteer application and our Volunteer Coordinator will reach out to you. https://forgottenfelines.volunteerhub.com/vv2/

This is a seasonal role that requires commitment to weekly 4-hour shifts through September (at least once a week, though you're welcome to volunteer more than once a week).

"Baby bird season" is our busiest time of year and we need all the help we can get!

This role entails cleaning dishes, mopping, doing laundry, general cleaning, maintenance, and other tasks that support our clinic staff. 

In our bird clinic, we do work with live and dead feed, such as rodents, insects, feeder birds etc. While you wouldn't be directly feeding birds in this role, you would share an environment with all of these things and come across them, or pieces of them, in the dishes.

This role requires training before signing up for any shifts. 

2 shifts are available: 12pm-4pm, 4pm-8pm 7 days a week

IF INTERESTED, PLEASE EMAIL: julia@thebirdrescuecenter.org TO SET UP TRAINING.

PLEASE DO NOT JUST SHOW UP without setting up training via email.

Are you passionate about playing and teaching guitar and want to help kids?

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY:

Our nonprofit music program currently has an opening for 5 volunteer guitar instructors for the Marin County chapter and is accepting applications.

WHO WE ARE:

Guitars Not Guns is an international nonprofit (25 years strong) helping at-risk and all children find positive alternatives to drugs, violence, and addiction. We provide 8-week series of free guitar lessons and free instruments in a public group setting such as a library or community center - right here in Marin County.

YOUR ROLE AS A GUITAR INSTRUCTOR:

- Help kids tune guitars

- Teach open chords and basics

- Encourage and support students

- Foster self-confidence and creativity

Partial commitments are welcome—we’re building a pool of instructors!

SIGN UP TO VOLUNTEER:

Reply to this post with your name, email, phone number, brief background of your guitar experience, and any prior music teaching experience.

RECENT NEWS AND VIDEOS (copy/paste URLs):

VIDEO: Level 1 Graduation

www.guitarsnotguns.org/L1-Class-Grad-Petaluma-2025

VIDEO: FOX 13 News clip

www.youtube.com/watch?v=elq-C9eKDVU

ARTICLE: GNG Graduation Day!

www.petaluma360.com/article/entertainment/graduation-petaluma-guitars-not-guns/

VIDEO: Level 2 Workshop

www.guitarsnotguns.org/L2-Workshop-Petaluma-2025

Thank you for helping change a child’s life through music!

The more, the merrier ~ many hands make light work!

The Gravenstein Apple Fair is made possible by the enthusiasm of dedicated volunteers who work together to make the Fair a success each year. We will have a wide range of volunteer opportunities before, during, and after the Fair.

Volunteers receive an official Gravenstein Apple Fair apron, free weekend admission, an invitation to our Volunteer Appreciation Party, and our sincere gratitude!

Hop aboard and become a volunteer! We have a variety of shifts available for all age ranges and skill sets.

SIGN UP HERE or email lauren@farmtrails.org for more information.

One of the amazing programs at Circuit Rider Community Services is our volunteer driver program, “Conexion Cloverdale – Drive a Senior!” in which local senior citizens are driven to medical appointments, grocery shopping, or to meet other needs, by volunteer drivers! 

Make your own schedule, drive as much or as little as you want! Volunteers use their own vehicles, but we currently offer a stipend! Drivers have access to a calendar with locations and times listed; choose whatever you want and leave the rest. 

Call (707) 838-6641 x 244 or email karina.zappa[at]circuitridercs.org

One of the amazing programs at Circuit Rider Community Services is our volunteer driver program, “Windsor Wheels – Drive a Senior!” in which local senior citizens are driven to medical appointments, grocery shopping, or to meet other needs, by volunteer drivers! 

Make your own schedule, drive as much or as little as you want! Volunteers use their own vehicles, but we provide gas reimbursement up to $35/ month. Drivers have access to a calendar with locations and times listed; choose whatever you want and leave the rest!

Call (707) 838-6641 x 244 or email karina.zappa[at]circuitridercs.org

We're looking for folks who are willing to drive to and from our facility and finder locations to pick up/drop off sick and injured birds, or transfer them to/from other rehabilitation facilities. The furthest is facility is in Fairfield. 

This role is on-call and you can choose which days you want to be on-call. 

If interested, please email: julia@thebirdrescuecenter.org

Virtual Volunteer Tutor/Mentor Opportunity 

Step Up Tutoring is seeking volunteers to provide virtual 1-on-1 tutoring to 2nd-6th grade students from underserved communities to help build fundamental math and literacy skills and to provide support and encouragement. All tutoring will take place virtually! All you need is a computer and internet access. No prior tutoring experience is needed.

Responsibilities:

Tutor 1-on-1 twice a week via an online video platform; each session is 45 minutes

Live training sessions to prepare you for tutoring — no prior experience required

Focus on building fundamental math and literacy skills using evidence-based online programs

Front Desk / Welcome Volunteer – The Salvation Army

Are you a friendly, dependable person who enjoys helping others? We’re looking for someone to be the welcoming face of our community!

✨ Role:
Answer phones and greet visitors at the door with kindness and respect.

Flipside Thrift is looking for volunteers to help support our Rohnert Park and Novato locations. Flipside Thrift Stores are owned and operated by United Cerebral Palsy of the North Bay - a local nonprofit committed to enhancing the lives of adults and children with developmental disabilities.

We are currently looking for volunteers to work on weekdays. Available shifts: 10:00-2:00pm, 10:00am-12:00pm, 12:00pm-2:00pm, 2:00-4:00pm, 4:00-6:00pm

Tasks may include: donation intake and processing, sorting clothing and goods, pricing and stocking merchandise, light cleaning, lifting and moving donations, supporting warehouse and backroom organization, customer service and sales floor support.

Whether you're looking for volunteer hours or just want to get involved in your community , we'd love to have you!

As a patient and family support volunteer, you bring comfort and a compassionate presence to a terminally ill patient and their caregivers, while visiting in the patient’s home setting or a care facility. Volunteer requests from our hospice care teams include providing companionship, relief time for caregivers, assistance with errands, transportation to appointments or offering vigil presence for dying patients.

Become a volunteer breeder caretaker to provide a loving home, support and care for a breeder dog whose puppies will grow up to change lives!

Caretaker Responsibilities:

Click here to view a full list of responsibilities.

Caretaker Benefits:

Support the unforgettable very first chapter for future service dogs and join a community of experienced volunteers who will support you along the way!

Learn more by joining us at an upcoming info session (in-person or virtual options).

Do you love dogs and helping people? Become a Canine Companions puppy raiser and begin a rewarding journey filled with puppy kisses, meaningful connections, and life-changing moments. As a puppy raiser, you’ll volunteer to raise and socialize a future service dog, helping prepare them for professional training and, ultimately, a lifetime of partnership with a person with a disability. Watch our video to learn more: We Need More Puppy Raisers

As a puppy raiser, you’ll:

You’ll never do this alone—Canine Companions provides training resources, community support, and expert guidance throughout the process. Thanks to our partnership with Eukanuba, active Canine Companions puppy raisers receive:

If the financial commitment poses a challenge, we encourage you to apply and inquire about possible assistance after submission. Please note that assistance is not guaranteed.

Curious to learn more about this incredible journey? Join an upcoming virtual volunteer info session. Visit our website for FAQs and to apply.

Local Impact- Make a real impact by keeping our river and wildlife safe from pollution.  Build Community- Connect with a passionate community of eco-conscious volunteers while enjoying time outdoors.  Volunteer Hours- Great for individuals, schools, and businesses looking to make a difference while earning volunteer hours! Sign up on our website today at www.russianriverkeeper.org/volunteer

Food, Fun, and Friendship at our Community Dining site in Sonoma at the Vintage House senior center. We are actively seeking enthusiastic volunteers to greet diners, serve a nutritious meal with a warm smile, and assist Site Coordinators with setting and cleaning up.

Volunteering is simple and rewarding. We are looking for help on Mondays from 11 am to 2 pm for six months. In just a few hours a week, you can make a meaningful difference. Volunteer time requirements are to ensure continuity and reliability in our service, we are flexible regarding vacations.

Before becoming a valued member of our volunteer team, there are a few necessary steps to complete.

Click the Respond button on the right to start the volunteer process. 

If you have questions, contact Leigh Galten at lgalten@councilonaging.com or 707-525-0143 x121

Our volunteers deliver meals to seniors in the mornings typically from 10-12pm .

Volunteers deliver nutritious meals to homebound seniors, providing a welfare check and a friendly "Hello!" Often times, you are the only visitor our senior has had that day. You will use your own car and are welcome to volunteer with a spouse, partner or friend. We do offer reimbursement for mileage if requested. You need to be able to lift 25lbs and get in and out of a car easily. You would be assigned to do 1 route a week and we are asking for a commitment of at least 6 months (vacations are fine).

ALL volunteers are required to complete the following before volunteering:

Click the Respond button on the right to start the volunteer process. Once we receive your response, we will contact you to schedule a ride along. 

If you have questions, contact Leigh Galten at lgalten@councilonaging.com or 707-525-0143 x121.  

Food, Fun, and Friendship at our Community Dining site in Rohnert Park at the Rohnert Park Senior Center. We are actively seeking enthusiastic volunteers to greet diners, serve a nutritious meal with a warm smile, and assist Site Coordinators with setting and cleaning up.

Volunteering is simple and rewarding. You would be assigned to a dining site one day a week, from 11 am to 2 pm for six months. In just a few hours a week, you can make a meaningful difference. Volunteer time requirements are to ensure continuity and reliability in our service, we are flexible regarding vacations.

Before becoming a valued member of our volunteer team, there are a few necessary steps to complete.

Click the Respond button on the right to start the volunteer process. 

If you have questions, contact Leigh Galten at lgalten@councilonaging.com or 707-525-0143 x121

Our volunteers deliver meals to seniors in the mornings typically from 10-12pm .

Volunteers deliver nutritious meals to homebound seniors, providing a welfare check and a friendly "Hello!" Often times, you are the only visitor our senior has had that day. You will use your own car and are welcome to volunteer with a spouse, partner or friend. We do offer reimbursement for mileage if requested. You need to be able to lift 25lbs and get in and out of a car easily. You would be assigned to do 1 route a week and we are asking for a commitment of at least 6 months (vacations are fine).

ALL volunteers are required to complete the following before volunteering:

Click the Respond button on the right to start the volunteer process. Once we receive your response, we will contact you to schedule a ride along. 

If you have questions, contact Leigh Galten at lgalten@councilonaging.com or 707-525-0143 x121.

Our Lunch Companion / Friendly Visitor program with a Meals on Wheels client aims to provide companionship and lunch for you and our isolated seniors. The program consists of meeting with a senior and enjoying a meal together. Online training is included. All volunteers must have their own transportation to get to the client, meals are provided and need to be picked up at the Meals on Wheels kitchen. 

ALL volunteers are required to complete the following before volunteering:

Click the Respond button on the right to start the volunteer process. 

If you have questions, contact Leigh Galten at lgalten@councilonaging.com

Do you enjoy helping people, making new friends and learning about and working with horses? Giant Steps has an opportunity for you! Located near Hwy 37 south of Petaluma, Giant Steps needs volunteers to assist with adaptive horseback riding.

A typical volunteer shift starts with coming into the barn a half hour before the lesson time to check the roster for your assignment. It will be either side walker or horse leader. You then assist with getting the horses ready and take them out to the arena. Each lesson is 45 minutes long. After the lesson, the volunteers put the horses away and get the horses ready for the next lesson. The minimum volunteering time is 1 lesson or 1.5 hours, but you can volunteer for multiple lessons.

The first step towards volunteering is filling out our volunteer application here: https://www.giantstepsriding.org/volunteer-application.
Once I receive the completed application, I will send details on how to sign up for an orientation. Orientation is 2.5 hours at our property and is a mixture of learning policies and procedures, and hands on learning working with horses. We also require a background check for each volunteer. The background check is completed for us by Bchex and the information is submitted online. The cost is $19.

After orientation you can sign up to volunteer in lessons. Currently our lessons are held 10am-5pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10:30am-5pm on Wednesdays and Fridays, and 10am-4pm on Saturdays. We do not have programming that needs volunteers on Sundays or Mondays right now. Our term are either 12 weeks or 6 weeks long. We strongly prefer that you sign-up for the entire term on the same day and time. For example, the 10am lesson on Tuesday for 12 weeks. If that is not possible, we can always use substitutes!

Join the CVNL Secret Santa Program and help bring joy, hope, and connection to neighbors in need by creating heartfelt holiday cards.

The CVNL Secret Santa Program is a nonprofit gift‑giving initiative that has been serving the community for over 30 years. Each year, the program coordinates with local businesses, agencies, and volunteers to fulfill nearly 25,000 holiday wishes, ensuring individuals and families feel remembered and supported during the holiday season.

As a Card‑Making Volunteer, you’ll help add a personal and meaningful touch to this cherished program by creating holiday cards that accompany gifts. Your creativity and kindness help remind recipients that someone in their community cares.

Volunteer Role Highlights:

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