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Volunteer, Nipomo, CA, USA
129 volunteer opportunities
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Microplastics Sampling with MPTF!
Surfrider San Luis Obispo
On-site
Avila Beach, CA
6/7/2026 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM PDT
Source: Golden
Youth Advisory Board Member for Teen Mental Health
TEENS4TEENSHELP
Hybrid
San Luis Obispo, CA
Posted 10 days ago
Email Newsletter Researcher/Copywriter
Senior Care Home Entertainment
Remote
Anywhere
Posted 15 days ago
In-Home Volunteers Needed at Hospice SLO County
Hospice of San Luis Obispo County
On-site
San Luis Obispo, CA
Training Provided
Posted 17 days ago
Volunteer Grief Counselors Needed at Hospice SLO County
Hospice of San Luis Obispo County
On-site
San Luis Obispo, CA
Done in a Day
Posted 17 days ago
Simple Office Data Tasks
Senior Care Home Entertainment
Remote
Anywhere
Posted 27 days ago
Virtual Volunteer Tutor + Mentor Elementary School Students (No Experience Required)
Step Up Tutoring
On-site
San Luis Obispo, CA
Posted 1 month ago
Virtual Volunteer Tutor + Mentor Elementary School Students (No Experience Required)
Step Up Tutoring
Remote
United States
Posted 1 month ago
Lunch at the Library Summer Volunteer Opportunity
Santa Maria Public Library - Santa Maria Public Library
On-site
Santa Maria, CA
Training Provided
Posted 1 month ago
Help a Neighbor in the Lompoc CA area with a Homemade Lasagna
Lasagna Love
Remote
California, US
Done in a Day
Good for Groups
Posted 1 month ago
Help a Neighbor in the Santa Maria, CA area with a Homemade Lasagna
Lasagna Love
Remote
California, US
Done in a Day
Good for Groups
Posted 1 month ago
Office Volunteer (Remote Friendly)
SLO Village Movement
Remote
California, US
Training Provided
Good for Groups
Posted 1 month ago
Mother's Day Furbaby Sidewalk Stroll and Costume Contest
Santa Barbara County Animal Care Foundation
On-site
Santa Maria, CA
5/10/2026 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM PDT
Training Provided
Done in a Day
Good for Groups
Posted 1 month ago
Sunset Beach Cleanup with YPNG - Every 3rd Sunday
Surfrider San Luis Obispo
On-site
Avila Beach, CA
6/21/2026 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM PDT
Source: Golden
San Luis Obispo County IWMA Recycling Ambassadors
San Luis Obispo County Integrated Waste Management Authroity
On-site
San Luis Obispo, CA
Academic Credit
Training Provided
Good for Groups
Posted 1 month ago
SLO Connected- Kid C.A.T. Volunteer Opportunities
Kid C.A.T.
On-site
Baywood-Los Osos, CA
4/11/2026 1:00 PM - 10:00 PM PDT
Done in a Day
Posted 2 months ago
Volunteer Driver – Bring Independence and Connection to Local Seniors
Community Partners in Caring
On-site
Santa Maria, CA
Training Provided
Posted 2 months ago
Stay Connected!
CA-Santa Barbara Co N
On-site
Lompoc, CA
12/31/2026 12:00 AM - 11:55 PM PST
Source: Golden
Learn about the Communications Volunteer role with the American Red Cross in an upcoming info session!
American Red Cross Central California Region
Hybrid
San Luis Obispo, CA
4/28/2026 6:00 PM - 6:30 PM PDT
Training Provided
Done in a Day
Posted 2 months ago
Kitchen Volunteer (Oceano Community Center)
5Cities Homeless Coalition
On-site
Oceano, CA
Done in a Day
Posted 2 months ago
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