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Volunteer in Ventura County

Find ways to connect with your community through volunteer opportunities, service clubs, mutual aid groups, and local organizations serving causes that matter to you.

Volunteer in Ventura County

Find ways to connect with your community through volunteer opportunities, service clubs, mutual aid groups, and local organizations serving causes that matter to you.

Diverse volunteers of all ages picking up litter on a path

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Volunteer Opportunity Websites	For the Ventura County, CA area, here are websites that list volunteer opportunities and connect volunteers with local organizations. United Way of Ventura County A local/regional directory provided by United Way of Ventura County. Help California Volunteers - Opportunity Platform Platform from California Volunteers listing volunteer opportunities across the state of California. Help Recommend changes or additions

Service Clubs	Many communities have local service clubs that offer community engagement opportunities, such as Rotary Clubs. Ventura Downtown Lions Club The Lions Club branch, with a long history (founded in 1923), focuses on services for visually impaired people, diabetes prevention and treatment, environmental protection, and youth projects Rotary Club of Ventura-East It is located in Ventura and meets every Thursday at noon. The service items include scholarship distribution, youth and international aid, and community/vocational services. Rotary Club of Ventura The Rotary organization of the general Edition holds large-scale community events (such as backpacking projects and Independence Day fireworks fundraising) to support local non-profit organizations. Kiwanis Club of Ventura Established in 1925, it focuses on serving children and vulnerable groups. Organize cycling/fundraising events, basketball games, school club support, etc. Outreach Alliance of Ventura County OAVC was founded on a simple but powerful principle: when local people come together to support one another, lives are transformed. Our mission is to identify critical needs within Ventura County and address them directly – whether that’s providing essentials to families in crisis, offering comfort to children during traumatic events, supporting students in their educational journey, or fostering the next generation of community leaders. Soroptimist International of Oxnard Soroptimist International of Oxnard empowers women and girls through community service, education, and advocacy, supporting local families, youth, and health initiatives. Recommend changes or additions

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. 805 UndocuFund A grassroots community organization for Ventura & Santa Barbara counties, providing short-term cash assistance and resources to undocumented immigrants or mixed-status families after disasters such as fires and pandemics. GrassrootsVentura A progressive action group based in West Ventura County, mainly consisting of community organizations and grassroots mobilization. Recommend changes or additions

Local Organizations	Below is a list of a few nonprofit organizations serving popular causes. Explore All 206 Organizations Volunteer to Help Animals & WildlifeSee all 6 organizations All for Love Animal Rescue To rescue, rehabilitate, and find forever homes through adoption events, networking, and community outreach. Info Santa Paula Animal Rescue Center (SPARC) To provide the resources, progressive programs and community education needed to rehabilitate and re-home the abandoned and stray animals of Santa Paula. Info Squirrelmender Wildlife Rehabilitation To provide compassionate care and rehabilitation for orphaned and injured squirrels in our community. Info Volunteer to Help Children & YouthSee all 67 organizations Advancing Parenting To find easy and powerful ways for individuals and organizations to promote supportive parenting and prevent child abuse. Info Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Conejo Valley To enhance the lives of young people and their families by providing a positive environment that cultivates academic success, healthy lifestyles, good character and citizenship. Info Shelter Hope Pet Shop To aid in and facilitate shelter and rescue pet adoptions, promote education and awareness within the communities we serve, and make a positive impact in the lives of shelter and rescue animals and their adopters, as well as local shelters. Info Volunteer to Help Environment & ConservationSee all 19 organizations Ojai Chapter of the Los Padres Forest Association To care for the Los Padres Forest, ensuring it thrives and remains safe and open for the people to use and enjoy. Info Rancho Simi Recreation and Park District To provide safe parks, promote physical and mental health through recreational activities and amenities, and preserve open space, trails and community history. Info Rancho Ventura Conservation Trust To protect the natural diversity, scenic open space, and agricultural vitality of Ventura County’s ranch and coastal areas. Info Volunteer to Help Hunger & Food AccessSee all 18 organizations Santa to the Sea To provide all participants with a fun, healthy, and safe running event while supporting and showcasing local communities. Info The Well Foursquare Church To glorify God and advance His kingdom by preaching the gospel and making disciples of all nations. Info Westminster Free Clinic & Community Care Center To strengthen the capacity of uninsured working poor individuals and their families in Ventura County to thrive by providing free healthcare and health supporting services, meeting their immediate needs, and serving as a training site for students to explore careers in healthcare. Info Volunteer to Help Health & WellnessSee all 69 organizations Childhood Matters To ensure all children have access to the resources and support they need to thrive during their early years, fostering a foundation for lifelong success. Info National Multiple Sclerosis Society To empower people affected by multiple sclerosis to live their best lives, while driving research and advocacy efforts toward a world free of MS. Info Ventura County Medical Center Auxiliary To support the Ventura County Medical Center by offering volunteer services, fundraising, and community engagement to improve patient care and hospital operations. Info

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