San Francisco, CA

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Overview

There are multiple ways to find volunteer opportunities in San Francisco, CA. Some well-established organizations may expect prospective volunteers to visit their websites directly, while others—especially smaller organizations—may rely on community or national volunteer recruitment platforms.

Volunteering Websites

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

Prominent Organizations

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

  • Catholic Charities San Francisco (CCSF)
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  • City Hope SF
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  • Community Youth Center
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  • Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco
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  • Friends of the Urban Forest
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  • GLIDE
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  • Gardens of Golden Gate Park
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  • Girls on the Run
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  • Golden Gate National Park Conservancy
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  • Habitat for Humanity Greater San Francisco
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  • Lions Center For the Blind
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  • Presidio National Park
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  • Project Open Hand
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  • San Francisco AIDS Foundation
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  • San Francisco City
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  • San Francisco City Impact
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  • San Francisco Education Fund
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  • San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park
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  • San Francisco Museum of Modern Art
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  • San Francisco Opera
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  • San Francisco Public Library
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  • San Francisco Public Works
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  • San Francisco Recreation & Parks
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  • San Francisco SPCA
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  • San Francisco Symphony
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  • San Francisco Village
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  • San Francisco Zoo and Gardens
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  • San Francisco-Marin Food Bank
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  • Shanti Project
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  • St. Anthony's
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  • The Arc San Francisco
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  • The Marine Mammal Center
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  • The Richmond Neighborhood Center
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  • YMCA of Greater San Francisco
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Service Clubs

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

  • One Brick

    One Brick is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that is a community of volunteers that support other local nonprofits by creating a friendly and social atmosphere around volunteering. 

  • Rotary Club of San Francisco Chinatown

    Meets 1st and 3rd Wednesday, 12:00 noon – 1:30pm.

Mutual Aid & Grassroots Networks

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.

  • Food Not Bombs SF

    San Francisco Food Not Bombs has been preparing and distributing by foot boxed vegan meals in the area surrounding 16th and Mission Streets.

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Last updated: 11/30/2025

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