Volunteer Resources
Volunteering in Times of Disaster
Learn how you can personally prepare for emergencies of all kinds and how you can help communities prepare for and respond to disasters!
Everyone Can Help!
Visit our Disaster Volunteers page to learn:
What you need to know to be prepared!
How to volunteer with a disaster relief organization.
Where you can get Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training and volunteer with a CERT sponsor agency as part of a CERT team.
Tips for Volunteering
There are so many ways that Californians can make a difference in their communities that it may seem difficult to narrow the choices and identify the volunteer opportunity that's right for you.
Your local volunteer agency will be able to assist you in reviewing your options and assisting you in identifying the opportunity that is right for you.
Or, visit our tips section for a listing of questions you should consider when selecting a volunteer opportunity.
Opportunities for Families & Kids
Everyday kids are making a difference throughout California. Although they may be young in years, children can volunteer with a variety of nonprofit organizations or create their own service projects that meet the needs of their communities.
Family volunteering is an excellent way for families to spend time together doing something that is both fun as well as meaningful.
Volunteer Recognition Programs
Volunteer recognition is a great way to thank your volunteers for a job well done or to encourage individuals to volunteer.
Visit our Volunteer Recognition page to learn more about the Governor and First Lady's Service Award for children ages 5-14 and other recognition programs for community volunteers.