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Connect with our Volunteer Engagement team.
JFS volunteers are a diverse group of San Diegans, united by their passion for serving the community in meaningful ways – from delivering meals, to keeping older adults company, to helping refugees feel more at home. We welcome individuals of all ages, faiths, and backgrounds to help create a stronger, more resilient San Diego. We’re excited to have you join our family! Sign up for a Volunteer Orientation to start your volunteer journey today.
The Jack and Loraine Stern Awards are presented annually to volunteers who make a significant contribution to JFS and the communities we serve.
JFS is a home for the whole community – for people in search of a better life and for those seeking to make better lives possible. We believe in connecting volunteers to rewarding service opportunities that utilize their unique skills and talents. Many of our current volunteer positions are listed below. We invite you to find the one that speaks to you.
Help community members get back on their feet by providing emergency food assistance and other resources.
Provide companionship, friendship, and life-enriching experiences to children from single-parent and non-traditional homes and to help them achieve their full potential through a 1:1 mentoring relationship.
Mentor a newly arrived refugee family by providing companionship and general acculturation support as they adapt to life in the U.S.
Provide safe & reliable transportation to older adults ensuring they remain active, healthy, and connected to their community.
Represent patients in due process court hearings, or provide administrative support for our Patient Advocacy program.
Assist families in need by providing meals, parenting techniques, child care, and a safe environment for their children to play and learn.
This position is an opportunity for teens to learn about JFS programs and services and make an impact in your local community.
Help community members get back on their feet by conducting a food, school supply, hygiene, holiday, or blanket drive!
We’re committed to engaging volunteers in all areas of the organization, including in the many administrative roles that help us further our mission.
Do you have a specific skill or talent that will further our mission and purpose? We are always on the lookout for individuals interested in helping out.
Connect with our Volunteer Engagement team.
through our Hand Up Food Pantry
to help older adults get to the doctor, run errands, and visit friends and family
with shelter, hot meals, travel assistance, medical screenings, and legal counsel.
to older adults and people with disabilities across San Diego.
Celebrate a bar or bat mitzvah, birthday, wedding, anniversary, or other milestones by encouraging friends to give to JFS.
Emerging Leaders are socially conscious young adults committed to leading change in the community. We have a big vision for San Diego. Come be a part of it.
Commit to a rewarding year of service with AmeriCorps VIP and recruit volunteers for nonprofits across San Diego County.