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Volunteer Opportunity Websites

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

  • Logo for Orange County United Way

    Orange County United Way

    A local/regional directory provided by Orange County United Way.

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    OneOC

    Connecting nonprofits, companies, and volunteers together to create greater social impact for Orange County.

  • City of Irvine Volunteer Opportunities

    Every month, dozens of volunteers are needed to assist with four key events: food drop-off, packaging food boxes, food distribution events, and food box delivery. If you are looking for a meaningful way to give back and connect with your community, the City of Irvine would love to have you join us in volunteering for these events.

  • Logo for California Volunteers - Opportunity Platform

    California Volunteers - Opportunity Platform

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

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Service Clubs

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

  • Rotary Club of Irvine

    The mission of Irvine Rotary is to provide service to others, promote integrity, and advance world understanding, goodwill, and peace through its friendships of business, professional, and community leaders.

  • Kiwanis Club of Irvine

    The Kiwanis Club of Irvine is comprised of men and women who share a common interest in helping youth in our community. We meet the first and third Tuesday of each month, Mimi’s Cafe (Barranca & Culver) from 7:30 to 8:30 am. All are welcome to join us!

  • Orange County Central Lions

    We meet on the 1st Wednesday of each month at 6:30 pm at Polly’s Pies.

  • Exchange Club of Irvine

    As a proud member of the National Exchange Club (NEC), our club is part of a nationwide network of volunteers committed to making our communities better places to live.
Major Events

  • Love Irvine - Citywide Serve Day

    This is an annual event to unite the community through service projects, usually held on the first Saturday of November.

  • Community Service & Leadership Fair

    The Community Service & Leadership Fair is an annual event that invites the UCI students, staff, faculty, and community members to learn about leadership, community service, and field study opportunities with local nonprofits, campus departments, and campus organizations.

  • CONCORDIAserves - Concordia University Irvine

    CONCORDIAserves engages the CUI alumni, students, faculty, staff, parents, donors, and friends around the world to serve where they are, in the way they can.

  • UCI - Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service

     The purpose of this event is to honor the memory of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. by serving our community, and giving students the opportunity to contribute to turning MLK Jr.’s vision of a world without poverty, hunger, and hate into a reality.
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.

  • 714 Mutual Aid

    714 Mutual Aid is a 100% volunteer run mutual aid group operating in Orange County, CA since 2020. We are proud to be able to make naloxone available to our neighbors who have friends and loved ones who are at risk of opioid related emergencies.
Prominent Organizations

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

  • Habitat for Humanity - Orange County

    At Habitat for Humanity of Orange County, we believe that everyone deserves a safe and affordable place to call home. By lending your skills, time, and energy, you can help us build homes, communities, and hope.

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  • Irvine Animal Care Center

    Their mission is to The Irvine Animal Care Center is committed to providing a safe, clean, enriching and caring environment focused on increasing animal adoption into responsible homes while promoting healthy human and animal relationships.prevent and end family homelessness by providing access to housing and resources that create lasting stability.

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  • Irvine Medical Center

    Prospective volunteers must commit to a minimum 200 hours (adult) and 150 hours (Youth) of service in a year.

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  • Irvine Ranch Conservancy

    Their mission is to restore, protect, and enhance the ecological health of urban wildlands in a way that fosters compatible human behaviors and inspires connections and partnerships.

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  • Irvine Unified School District

  • Make A Wish - Orange County & Inland Empire

    Join a caring community of volunteers who transform lives. Together, we can make countless wishes come true.

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  • OC Parks

    OC Parks offers a variety of volunteer services. Whether it’s volunteering for short term volunteer projects, or a more committed and regular volunteer role, OC Parks has something for everyone.

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  • Second Harvest Food Bank

    They offer volunteer opportunities at Harvest Solutions Farm and in their Distribution Center, along with special community events.

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  • UCI Health Volunteers

    Community adult volunteers are trained to provide a warm and welcoming atmosphere for patients and visitors at UCI Health. Volunteers work collaboratively with hospital and medical staff to help maintain our commitment to always provide the highest quality personalized care and service excellence.

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  • YMCA Orange County

    With a focus on youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility, Y volunteers give men, women, and children of all ages and from all walks of life the resources and support they need to be healthy, confident, connected, and secure.

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