Nonprofit
Published 9/12/25 6:48PM

Weekend Volunteer Opportunities at Share Ourselves

On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Costa Mesa, CA
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  • Details

    Commitment Details:
    Seasonal throughout the year
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    200
    Cause Areas:
    Housing & Homelessness, Hunger, Food Security
    Good For:
    Kids, Teens, Public Groups, Age 55+
    Age Requirement:
    12+

    Description

    Weekend Volunteer Opportunities at Share Ourselves

    Share Ourselves Community Programs:

    Food Pantry (Year-Round)

    • Fill our shelves with canned goods, non-perishable items, and desserts
    • Non-cooking Lunch Bags - sandwiches, chips, juice, yogurt, juice, and snacks.
    • Hygiene Items - New toothbrushes, toothpaste, shampoo, razors, deodorant, etc. Preferably travel sized
    • Baby care products - new items only including diapers, formula, bottles, baby food, etc.
    • Cold weather clothing such as hats, socks, shoes, scarves, coats and blankets

    School Readiness Program (Year-Round)

    • School supplies
    • Backpacks

    Thanksgiving Food Drive (November)

    • Thanksgiving food items for families (non-perishable items)
    • Donations of gift cards to grocery stores
    • Frozen chicken, turkey or ham

    Adopt a Family Program (December)

    • Donations of gift cards to grocery stores
    • Toys for children ages 2-17
    • Cold weather clothing such as hats, socks, shoes, scarves, coats and blankets
    • Games for the family

    For more information about our Community Programs please go to https://shareourselves.org/get-involved/events-programs/

    For any questions please contact volunteers@shareourselves.org.

    To volunteer for our Community Programs

    • Please fill out an application on Share Our Selves (volunteerhub.com). Only one application is needed for each group.
      • Once you fill out an application, please contact volunteers@shareourselves.org.
      • You do not need to attend orientation if you are only volunteering for a Community Event.
    • All community event volunteer will be required to attend a huddle before an event going over the details and information for the day.
    • Prior to the event, participants will receive a timeline of the event, their assignment, and details about the event.
    • Other training will be provided, as necessary.

    Requirements to Volunteer for Community Programs:

    1. Must be at least 12 years old with an adult chaperone over the age of 18 in attendance.
    2. One adult chaperone is required for up to every 5 volunteers.
    3. Chaperones are to monitor volunteers under the age of 18 at all community programs.

    Location

    On-site
    1550 Superior Ave, Costa Mesa, California, US

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