How to Give Back Locally, San Diego
Updated: July 08, 2008
It's time to ask not what San Diego can do for you, but what you can do for San Diego. We rounded up some of the best local volunteer opportunities in town, so whether you believe in karma, or just want to be a better citizen, this list is a great place to get started.
San Diego Volunteer Opportunities
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Salvation Army Kroc Ctr
Read Reviews6845 University Ave., San Diego, CA 92115 (map)
From volunteering to mentor young people to taking to tickets ay an event to coaching a youth sporting event, this community center is ripe with volunteer opportunities.
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St Vincent De Paul Village
Write a review3350 E St, San Diego, CA 92102 (map)
Downtown's largest homeless shelter and food service station is always looking for volunteers to help, especially during their transition to new digs in the East Village.
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San Diego Food Bank
Write a review33375 Decatur Rd, San Diego, CA 92101 (map)
From sorting and organizing to pick and delivery, the Food Bank runs solely on the support of local support and volunteers.
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Polinsky Childrens Ctr
Read Reviews9400 Ruffin Ct Ste B, San Diego, CA 92123 (map)
San Diego County facility provides emergency shelter for abused, abandoned and neglected children, and is always looking to take on seasonal and longer term volunteers.
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United Way
Write a review4699 Murphy Canyon Rd, San Diego, CA 92123 (map)
Donate your time to the United Way's executive board of volunteers to focus on community organizing, or sign up for the internship program to earn college credit for work related to fundraising and non-profit advocacy.
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St Vincent De Paul Teen Ctr
Write a review1404 5th Ave, San Diego, CA 92101 (map)
Support local homeless and at-risk teens by volunteering to help with tutoring, job-training skills or simple mentoring.
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