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Volunteer Opportunity Websites

For the Santa Clarita, CA area, here are websites that list volunteer opportunities and connect volunteers with local organizations.
Service Clubs

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

  • Rotary Club of Santa Clarita

    Traditional service club (part of Rotary International) running local charity, youth, and community service projects.

  • Kiwanis Club of Santa Clarita

    The Kiwanis Club of Santa Clarita is a passionate, community-focused organization dedicated to improving the lives of children locally and globally through service, creativity, and generosity – whether donating adult tricycles to special needs students, supporting youth programs, or participating in international initiatives that fight disease and poverty.

  • Castaic Santa Clarita Lions Club

    They meet on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month at Olive Garden in Santa Clarita.

  • Rotary Club of Santa Clarita Valley

    They meet on Wednesdays at 12 pm at the Bella Vida Senior Center.

  • Junior Chamber International (JCI) Santa Clarita

    The Jaycees are part of an international organization with nearly 200,000 young active citizens, ages 18-40, and over five million alumni – including several world leaders. JCI Santa Clarita, part of the global Jaycees network, empowers young adults to grow business skills, network, and serve their community while connecting socially and making a meaningful impact.
Major Events

  • Make A Difference Day

    Make A Difference Day, held annually on the fourth Saturday in October by the City of Santa Clarita, is a community-wide service event where volunteers support local cleanups, beautification projects, and nonprofits—and residents can learn more and sign up through the city’s volunteer portal to make a meaningful impact.

  • Santa's Helpers

    Santa's Helpers is a holiday toy drive and holiday experience started in 1999 and coordinated by JCI Santa Clarita - a membership-based nonprofit in the Santa Clarita benefiting underprivileged children (newborn to 18 years) in the Santa Clarita Valley. Volunteers can support by sorting donated toys, wrapping gifts, decorating the event space, and helping bring holiday joy to hundreds of children during the big Santa’s Helpers Holiday Event.
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.

  • Santa Clarita Neighbors Helping Neighbors

    Santa Clarita Neighbors Helping Neighbors is a community group where residents of Santa Clarita, Castaic, and nearby areas share home-cooked meals or extra food with neighbors in need.

  • SCV Neighbors in Need

    SCV Neighbors in Need is a community-focused group dedicated to supporting vulnerable residents and amplifying the efforts of local organizations working to meet their essential needs.

  • SCV Connect and Community Support

    SCV Connect and Community Support is a Santa Clarita Valley group where neighbors offer and receive help during difficult times, fostering real connections, care, and meaningful community support.
Prominent Organizations

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

  • College of the Canyons

    The College of the Canyons Volunteer Bureau connects enthusiastic community members with volunteer opportunities on campus, assisting students, faculty, staff, and visitors as needs arise.

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  • Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital

    Henry Mayo Volunteer Services offers opportunities to make a meaningful impact through roles like patient support, guest ambassador, and special programs, fostering community, connection, and care while volunteering at least four hours per week.

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  • Million Little

    Million Little (ML) invites students and community members to support its mission through ongoing volunteer opportunities, contributing time, skills, and creativity by applying, submitting a portfolio if relevant, and completing an interview with ML staff.

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  • Santa Clara Unified School District

    Santa Clara Unified School District has many opportunities for you to share your passion by supporting students and schools and helping where you’re needed most.

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  • Santa Clarita Valley Historical Society

    Volunteer opportunities with the History Center can be as simple as brush clearance, moving items from one place to another, or scanning volumes of documents and books for our online archives.

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