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Volunteer, San Luis Obispo, CA, USA
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SLO Connected- Kid C.A.T. Volunteer Opportunities
Kid C.A.T.
On-site
Baywood-Los Osos, CA
4/11/2026 1:00 PM - 4/12/2026 10:00 PM PDT
Done in a Day
Posted 3 days ago
YPNG - 3rd Sunday - Avila - Happy Hour Beach Cleanup
Surfrider San Luis Obispo
On-site
Avila Beach, CA
4/19/2026 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM PDT
Source: Golden
Volunteer Driver – Bring Independence and Connection to Local Seniors
Community Partners in Caring
On-site
Santa Maria, CA
Training Provided
Posted 12 days ago
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
4/29/2026 6:00 PM - 6:30 PM PDT
Training Provided
Done in a Day
Posted 23 days ago
Kitchen Volunteer (Oceano Community Center)
5Cities Homeless Coalition
On-site
Oceano, CA
Done in a Day
Posted 26 days ago
Office Volunteers
5Cities Homeless Coalition
On-site
Grover Beach, CA
Training Provided
Done in a Day
Good for Groups
Posted 26 days ago
Youth Intern Program
5Cities Homeless Coalition
On-site
Grover Beach, CA
Training Provided
Posted 26 days ago
Sunday Meal Prep for Shelter Residents
5Cities Homeless Coalition
On-site
Grover Beach, CA
Done in a Day
Good for Groups
Posted 26 days ago
Warming Center & Driver On-Call Volunteers
5Cities Homeless Coalition
On-site
Grover Beach, CA
Posted 26 days ago
Kitchen Volunteer (Oceano Community Center)
5Cities Homeless Coalition
On-site
Oceano, CA
Done in a Day
Posted 26 days ago
Tim Hawkins Comedy Tour - Food for the Hungry / San Luis Obispo, CA
Food for the Hungry
On-site
San Luis Obispo, CA
5/10/2026 5:30 PM - 10:00 PM PDT
Training Provided
Done in a Day
Posted 1 month ago
Short-Term Puppy Raiser Volunteer
Son Care Foundation, Inc.
Hybrid
San Luis Obispo, CA
Training Provided
Posted 1 month ago
Literacy Volunteer
Literacy For Life SLO
Hybrid
Paso Robles, CA
Training Provided
Posted 1 month ago
Full-Time Puppy Parent Volunteers
Son Care Foundation, Inc.
Hybrid
San Luis Obispo, CA
Training Provided
Posted 1 month ago
Learn about the Shelter Volunteer role with the American Red Cross in an upcoming info session!
American Red Cross Central California Region
Hybrid
San Luis Obispo, CA
4/15/2026 6:00 PM - 6:30 PM PDT
Training Provided
Done in a Day
Posted 1 month ago
Learn about the Disaster Action Team Member role with the American Red Cross in an upcoming info session!
American Red Cross Central California Region
Hybrid
San Luis Obispo, CA
3/20/2026 6:00 PM - 6:30 PM PDT
Training Provided
Done in a Day
Posted 1 month ago
Be a part of the California Coast Classic Bike Tour - Day 4
Arthritis Foundation
On-site
Cambria, CA
Done in a Day
Good for Groups
Posted 1 month ago
Be a part of the California Coast Classic Bike Tour - Day 5
Arthritis Foundation
On-site
Oceano, CA
Done in a Day
Good for Groups
Posted 1 month ago
Central Coast Hospice Volunteer Training Winter 2026
Central Coast Hospice
On-site
San Luis Obispo, CA
2/20/2026 9:00 AM - 3/7/2026 4:00 PM PST
Posted 1 month ago
Volunteer for Annual Fundraiser
Son Care Foundation, Inc.
On-site
San Luis Obispo, CA
Posted 1 month ago
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