American red cross:

Project R.I.D.E., Inc.:
  • Every single day, the American Red Cross helps people in emergencies. Whether itﾒs one displaced family, thousands of disaster victims, or providing care and comfort to an ill or injured service member or veteran or support to a military family member, our vital work is made possible by people like you. It is through the time and care of ordinary people that we can do extraordinary things.
  • Link: Get Started as a Volunteer for American Red Cross

make a wish foundation:

  • The mission of Make-A-Wish is to grant wishes to children between the ages of 2 and a half and eighteen years with life-threatening medical conditions to enrich the human experience with hope, strength and joy. Come join more than 25,000 volunteers world-wide who help us to share the power of a wish. 
  • Make-A-Wish of Northeastern California and Northern Nevada is seeking volunteers to assist with data entry. Volunteers must be flexible, comfortable with computers and willing to commit to at least a 4 hour shift.
  • email: info@necannv.wish.org
  • Since 1979, Project R.I.D.E. has provided recreational therapeutic horseback riding instruction to people with special needs. Our program is dedicated to the improvement of a rider's physical, mental, social and emotional well-being through interaction with specially trained horses and ponies.
  • Link: Get Started at Project R.I.D.E.

the california museum: 

  • Volunteers are instrumental in making the Museum experience memorable for over 125,000 visitors each year, in positions ranging from gallery guides, special events, and more. Benefits include free a Museum membership after 40 hours of volunteer service, a discount in Museum Store, free event attendance and the opportunity to help the Museum meet its mission to educate, enlighten and inspire visitors with California history, arts and culture.
  • Link:   
  • Contact Mary Benton Education & Volunteer Coordinator, by email at volunteer@californiamuseum.org

help your community seniors: 

  • Volunteer to help elders for the activities you enjoy, on a schedule that works best for you. This experience is extremely rewarding and the perfect opportunity to be able to connect with the seniors of your community. 
  • Link:  ElderHelpers.org 

caregivers program:

  • The Time Off for Caregivers program is offered by Citizens Who Care, inc. two Saturdays a month at the Davis Senior Center from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Volunteers are matched with a client participant to assist them throughout the day's activities. Volunteers are placed on a call list and not required to volunteer for every program.
  • Volunteers must be at least 16 years old 

Woodland public library: 

  • Do you like to spend time outdoors, working with your hands? Do you want to help contribute to a beautiful garden that brings pride and joy to the city? The Woodland Public Library has the opportunity for you! Since 1989, the Rose Club at the Woodland Public Library has worked to make the library's grounds as beautiful as its historical architecture. The Woodland Library Rose Club's mission is not only to tend lovingly the rose gardens but also to educate its members in proper rose cultivation--a historical art, which once learned, you will enjoy for a lifetime. Being involved with this club will also give you the opportunity to attend some of its fascinating functions and be a part of history by tending this garden.
  • Link: http://www.cityofwoodland.org/gov/depts/library/roseclub/default.asp

City of Davis:

Connections Cafe 

  • Greet and direct clients at Davis Senior Center Connections Cafe Events. Assist seniors in understanding different types of technology, basic internet safety, and internet etiquette.Excellent customer service skills are a must. Must be 14 years or older. 
  • Link:http://community-services.cityofdavis.org/connections-cafe

Office / Clerical Support: 

  • Various Departments (Police, Fire, Finance, Human Resources, Community Services, Parks, Public Works, Community Development and Sustainability). 
  • Assist office staff in everyday office procedures including answering phones; typing; copying; shredding; filing; providing public information; entering computer data. Qualifications:16 years or older; excellent customer service skills; flexible; able to type. Computer skills desirable. Must be able to work in office environment. Time Commitment: 6 hours/week; 3 months. 
  • Link:http://police.cityofdavis.org/city-of-davis-volunteer-program