For the Rancho Cordova, CA area, here are websites that list volunteer opportunities and connect volunteers with local organizations.

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  Volunteer Central: City of Rancho Cordova

  A local/regional directory provided by City of Rancho Cordova.

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  California Volunteers - Opportunity Platform

  Platform from California Volunteers listing volunteer opportunities across the state of California.

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Often prominent organzations rely on their widespread recognition rather than posting on volunteer recruiting websites.

Many communities have local service clubs that offer community engagement opportunities, such as Rotary Clubs.

• Rotary Club of Rancho Cordova

  The Rotary Club of Rancho Cordova is comprised of active members from a variety of vocations with one goal in mind — Service Above Self. We are involved in many projects, both in our community and internationally.

• Kiwanis Club of Rancho Cordova

  Kiwanis is a global organization of volunteers dedicated to improving the world one child and one community at a time. When you give a child the chance to learn, experience, dream, grow, succeed and thrive, great things can happen. The majority of our efforts benefit children in our Rancho Cordova community.

• Spring Service Day

  Rancho Cordova holds a large community event to bring residents together for service projects. The goal is to improve the city and strengthen the community through collective action. Many activities are suitable for families, including art projects and community cleanups.

Many communities rely on grassroots and informal networks to meet urgent needs. There may be opportunities to get involved through mutual aid networks, food distribution efforts, neighborhood action teams, or other groups that aren’t often listed on volunteer platforms.

• Helping Each Other Sacramento

  A mutual aid Facebook group – Post free items you’re giving away and things you are in need of or in search of. No selling items.