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Volunteer, Santa Barbara, CA, USA
275 volunteer opportunities
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Chumash Earth Day
FRIENDS OF CALIFORNIA CONDORS WILD AND FREE
On-site
Santa Ynez, CA
4/18/2026 9:15 AM - 2:30 PM PDT
Done in a Day
Good for Groups
Posted 24 days ago
Returning Our Roots
Bay Area Community Resources - Team Leaders
On-site
Ventura, CA
5/2/2026 2:00 AM - 5:00 AM PDT
Source: Golden
Volunteers Needed - Bike MS: Los Angeles Coastal Challenge 2026
National MS Society - Southern California
On-site
Ventura, CA
5/30/2026 6:00 AM - 6/1/2026 6:00 PM PDT
Done in a Day
Posted 1 month ago
Teach Tennis to Kids with Autism - ACEing Autism Ojai, CA
ACEing Autism - 501(c)3
On-site
Ojai, CA
3/22/2026 1:30 PM - 4/19/2026 2:30 PM EDT
Training Provided
Posted 1 month ago
Saturday Mornings
MESA HARMONY GARDEN
On-site
Santa Barbara, CA
Done in a Day
Good for Groups
Posted 1 month ago
Tutor Students in Need (Perfect for Seniors & Retirees!)
School on Wheels
Hybrid
Ventura, CA
Training Provided
Posted 1 month ago
Give Back in Santa Barbara: Tutor Students Experiencing Homelessness
School on Wheels
On-site
Santa Barbara, CA
Training Provided
Posted 1 month ago
Education is for Everyone: Tutor a Student Experiencing Homelessness in Ventura County
School on Wheels
Hybrid
Ventura, CA
Training Provided
Posted 1 month ago
Carpinteria Seal Watch
Carpinteria Seal Watch
On-site
Carpinteria, CA
Training Provided
Done in a Day
Good for Groups
Posted 1 month ago
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Science Fair Judging
Santa Barbara Science Fair
On-site
Santa Barbara, CA
3/13/2026 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM PDT
Training Provided
Done in a Day
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
Santa Barbara, 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
Santa Barbara, 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 7
Arthritis Foundation
On-site
Ventura, CA
Done in a Day
Good for Groups
Posted 1 month ago
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Friendly Companion to Hospice Patients & Family Members
Angel of God Hospice & Palliative Care Inc.
On-site
Ojai, CA
Training Provided
Posted 1 month ago
Bringing Composting and Reusables to Elementary Students!
Brandon
On-site
Goleta, CA
Training Provided
Good for Groups
Posted 2 months ago
Awesome Navel Orange Harvest in Ojai
Food Forward
On-site
Ojai, CA
1/31/2026 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM PST
Done in a Day
Family Friendly
Posted 2 months ago
Patient Care Volunteers
Hospice of Santa Barbara, Inc.
On-site
Santa Barbara, CA
Posted 2 months ago
Mighty Mandarin Harvest in Goleta
Food Forward
On-site
Goleta, CA
1/11/2026 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM PST
Done in a Day
Posted 2 months ago
Volunteer Day | Alice Keck Park Memorial Garden
City of Santa Barbara Parks and Recreation
On-site
Santa Barbara, CA
1/7/2026 9:00 AM - 1/3/2027 5:30 PM PST
Done in a Day
Posted 2 months ago
Volunteers needed to clean up the streets in Santa Barbara! | Get Community Service Hours!
Pacific Beach Coalition
On-site
Santa Barbara, CA
Done in a Day
Posted 3 months ago
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