Not too late to share in the joy of giving

• Adopt a Day of Bell Ringing: Help The Salvation Army “Do the Most Good” by Adopting-a-Day Bell Ringing this holiday season! We have multiple days and locations available. Gather your friends, coworkers, and family and make a difference in your local community!

• South Bay Community Services (SBCS): Volunteers of all ages help SBCS expand and enhance programs and services for families in need. Becoming a volunteer is also personally and professionally rewarding. Not only will you create a lasting impact in the lives of others, but you will acquire valuable work experience and network with many people in your community. We will help you find the best program or activity to match your skills, talents, wishes and time availability. Individual, group and youth volunteers are welcome. Southbaycommunityservices.org

• Meals on Wheels South Bay: Volunteers are our lifeblood. We could not accomplish serving the thousands of seniors we serve throughout the year without the help of our devoted volunteers. They deliver meals, support our operations in the offices and at events, and are partners in keeping seniors healthy and independent in their own homes. Deliver meals, Adopt-a-group, office support, “We Care” packages and event support needed. Meals-on-wheels.org

• Catholic Charities: Catholic Charities offers you a variety of opportunities to stand in solidarity with the poor and vulnerable in our communities. We invite you as individuals, or as a group to build relationships through presence and service. Homeless, community, immigration & refugee, senior service volunteers needed. Ccdsd.org/volunteer

• Birthline: More than 100 volunteers donate their time and talent to Birthline each week. Because Birthline is an all-volunteer organization your donation is not used for salaries but goes directly to buy diapers, wipes, food and new baby clothes for our infant gift bags. Donate funds, goodsyou’re your time. Translators, receptionists, donations organizer, data entry, book readers, fundraising.

• Community Through Hope: Our mission is to foster hope for a better life for those facing food insecurity and for those without a permanent home by providing a hand up through innovative and compassionate programs with equality, dignity and respect. Communitythroughhope.org

• City of Chula Vista: The City of Chula Vista has a long history of volunteerism, from our founding community members to the over 1,000 volunteers today who give of their time and talents. Without our volunteers, Chula Vista would not be the family-friendly community that we are. Volunteer work can be a challenging and rewarding experience and provides opportunities to meet many other dedicated people who serve the citizens of Chula Vista. We are proud of our volunteers and the valuable services they provide. Chulavistaca.gov

• Chula Vista Animal Care Facility: Volunteers help keep animals healthy, happy and adoptable! They truly make a difference and are always welcome! Volunteer assignments may include the care and feeding of animals, exercising animals, assisting the public with adoptions, clerical work and providing general maintenance and upkeep of the Animal Care Facility. We need volunteers that have skills in dog grooming at our following Adoption Centers. Please contact Linda, the volunteer coordinator at (619) 691-5174 if you can help out.

• Living Coast Discovery Center: The Living Coast’s dedicated holiday volunteers and interns are an essential part of our team. Donating a combined 28,000 hours of energetic, wildlife-loving effort annually, they work in every area of the institution. We encourage people ages 16 and older who care about San Diego wildlife and coastal conservation to volunteer. Thelivingcost.org

• South Bay Family YMCA: Volunteers are essential to the YMCA’s cause and to our future as a vital nonprofit committed to developing community beyond our walls. With a focus on youth development, healthy living and social responsibility, Y volunteers support programs, assist with special events, coach, serve on committees or boards, raise funds or serve to make their communities a better place to live. Please answer all questions completely. Once you complete the form, please click the submit button at the bottom. Ymcasd.org/locations/south-bay-family-ymca

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