- SRJC
- ANIMALS
- ARTS
- COUNSELING & MENTAL HEALTH
- ENVIRONMENTAL
- HEALTH & NUTRITION
- HOMELESS
- HUMAN SERVICES
- SENIORS
- YOUTH
- OTHER
VOLUNTEER AT SRJC
STUDENT RESOURCE CENTER
Bertolini Building
Santa Rosa, CA 95407
resources.santarosa.edu/volunteer
707-522-2638
ANIMALS
CANINE COMPANIONS FOR INDEPENDENCE
2965 Dutton Avenue
Santa Rosa, CA 95407
www.cci.org/locations/northwest
707-577-1700
EQUI-ED
Therapeutic Equestrian Program
Santa Rosa, CA
Volunteer Coordinator: Sheila McCarthy
707-546-7737
Volunteer opportunities exist for individuals from the community, college interns and students to help with a variety of activities including fundraising, horse care/preparation, office work and to assist with lessons on an as needed basis.
FORGET ME NOT FARM (INCLUDES LARGE ANIMAL)
5345 Hwy 12 West
Santa Rosa, CA 95402
Volunteer Coordinator: Beth Karzes
707-577-1902
Volunteers are the lifeblood of any non-profit organization and Forget Me Not Children’s Services is no exception. Dedicated volunteers are essential to the ongoing success of our programs and we offer many volunteer opportunities for those who want to “give back” to the community.
FORGOTTEN FELINES
1814 Empire Industrial Ct.
Santa Rosa, CA 95403
Volunteer Coordinator: Shannon Car
707-576-7999
At Forgotten Felines, volunteers are an integral part of our organization. In fact, without them, we could not provide the cats and the community with the level of service and care that people have come to expect from us. There are many ways to participate in our organization and we're sure that we can find one to fit your purr-sonality and schedule.
GIANT STEPS
Therapeutic Equestrian Center
Petaluma, CA
Volunteer Coordinator: Meghan Farley
707-769-8900
Volunteers at Giant Steps do more than give of their time and energy. They change lives and help special individuals achieve dreams never before dreamed possible. They make lifelong friends and join a larger community of fun-loving, energetic, individual’s intent on making a difference. Volunteers assist riders during their weekly lessons, groom horses, help maintain the facility, assist with administrative tasks, and much, much more. If you’re interested in contributing your talents to a great cause, we welcome you to join us!
LILY’S LEGACY
PO box 751002
Petaluma, CA 94975
Volunteer Coordinator: Alice Mayn
707-787-7010
Our Volunteers, “Lily’s Angels,” are a vital component of the ongoing operation of Lily’s Legacy Senior Dog Sanctuary. There are many opportunities for volunteers both on and off site. Now that we have moved to our new location in Petaluma we need more volunteers. If you have an interest in volunteering for our Sanctuary, please let us know your areas of interest. We need immediate help in daily dog care, administration, grant writing, fundraising and property maintenance.
THE MARIN HUMANE SOCIETY
171 Bel Marin Keys Bl.
Novato CA
Volunteer Coordinator: Anne Oliver
415-883-4621 Ext. 267
More than 700 animal lovers and advocates give quality love and care to all of the critters here. If you like walking dogs, socializing kitties, pitching in at events, finding fur-ever homes, or keeping kennels tidy, then we have animals that would love to meet you! Become part of our devoted family and feel good about giving animals the life we all know they deserve.
THE MARINE MAMMAL CENTER
2000 Bunker Road, Fort Cronkhite
Sausalito, CA 94965-2619
Volunteer Council Representative(s):
Jennifer Weller/Tamyra Thomas
415-289-SEAL
Volunteers help us rescue and rehabilitate sick and injured marine mammals, educate the public about ocean conservation and so much more!
SONOMA CO. HUMANE SOCIETY
5345 Hwy. 12 West
Santa Rosa, CA 95407
Volunteer Coordinator: Nina Caputo
707-542-0882
SONOMA COUNTY WILDLIFE RESCUE
403 Mecham Rd.
Petaluma CA, 94952
707-992-0274
education@scwildliferescue.org
Wildlife paramedics, education program, foster care, wildlife exclusion service and more.
VCA HOSPITAL
1569 Fourth Street
San Rafael, CA 94901
www.vcahospitals.com/tender-care
Volunteer Coordinator: Cassandra
415-454-4994
Will socialize dogs according to techniques taught under supervision. To bathe or walk animals as instructed. Will communicate with interested or prospective animal owners.
ARTS
Alchemia
(See also Counseling/Mental Health)
111 Kentucky St.
Petaluma, CA
Volunteer Coordinator: Mary Lester
707-775-3794
Cinnabar Theater
333 Petaluma Blvd. N
Petaluma CA
Volunteer Coordinator: Madeline Ashe
707-763-8920
Petaluma Arts Council
230 Lakeville St.
Petaluma CA
Volunteer Coordinator: Tanya Paredes
707-762-5600
Community projects requiring volunteers during year. Call or check out website for opportunities.
COUNSELING & MENTAL HEALTH
ALCHEMIA
(See also Arts)
111 Kentucky St.
Petaluma CA
Volunteer Coordinator: Mary Lester
707-775-3794
EATING DISORDER RECOVERY SUPPORT
911 Lakeville Street, Suite 217
Petaluma, CA 94952
855-588-3377
The mission of EDRS, Inc. is to promote recovery and wellness for those impacted by eating disorders by providing support, information, and education to individuals, families, professionals, and the community at large regarding eating disorders and recovery resources.
CENTER POINT DAAC
(Drug Abuse Alternatives Center)
2403 Professional Drive
Santa Rosa, Ca 95403
Volunteer Coordinator(s):
Carley Moore/Darryl Smith
707-544-3295 ext. 349 / 707-284-2950
Center Point DAAC is dedicated to improving the lives of individuals and families. The agency mission is Turning Lives Around by Providing Healthy Alternatives to Alcohol and other Drug Use. We have provided thousands of people the tools and guidance to live a healthy and sober life.
COMMUNITY SUPPORT NETWORK
1410 Guerneville Rd
Santa Rosa, CA 95403
Volunteer Coordinator: Angie Sparks
http://www.communitysupportnet.org/
707-575-0979
Variety of opportunities available working with mentally ill, developmentally disabled, or homeless adults. Petaluma, Cotati, Santa Rosa
ENVIRONMENTAL
BAYKEEPER
Address: 1736 Franklin Street, Suite 800 - Oakland CA 94612
Website: www.baykeeper.org
Volunteer Coordinator: Eliet Henderson
Phone # 510-735-9700 Ext, 101
Email: info@baykeeper.org
BODEGA BAY MARINE LAB, UNIV. OF CALIF.
Address: 2099 Westshore Rd Bodega Bay, Ca 94923
Website: bml.ucdavis.edu
Volunteer Coordinator:
Phone # 707.875.2211
Email: ucdbml@ucdavis.edu
COTATI CREEK CRITTERS
Address:
Website: www.cotaticreekcritters.info
Volunteer Coordinator: Jenny Blaker
Phone # 707.792.4422
Email: jenny@creeks.cotati.info
FAIRFIELD OSBORN PRESERVE
Address: 1801 East Cotati Ave Rohnert Park, CA 94928
Website: www.sonoma.edu
Volunteer Coordinator: Suzanne DeCoursey
Phone # 707.664.3416
Email: ssu.preserves@sonoma.edu
FRIENDS OF THE PETALUMA RIVER
Address: 260 H North Water Street
Petaluma, CA 94952
Website: friendsofthepetalumariver.org
Volunteer Coordinator: Paul Heavenridge
Phone # (707) 763-7756
LAGUNA DE SANTA ROSA FOUNDATION
Address: 900 Sanford Road Santa Rosa, CA 95401
Website: www.lagunadesantarosa.org
Volunteer Coordinator: Maggie hart
Phone # 707.527.9277
Email: maggiehart@lagunafoundation.org
LAND PATHS
Address: 618 4th Street #217, Santa Rosa, CA 95404
Website: http://landpaths.org/
Volunteer Coordinator: Erin Mullen
Phone # 707.544.7284 ext, 23
Email: erin@landpaths.org
MARINE MAMMAL CENTER
Address: 2000 Bunker Road Fort Cronkhite Sausalito, CA 94965
Website: www.marinemammalcenter.org
Volunteer Coordinator:
Phone # (415) 289-7325
Email: volunteer@tmmc.org
OCCIDENTAL ARTS & ECOLOGY CENTER
Address: 15290 Coleman Valley Rd.
Occidental, CA 95465
Website: oaec.org
Volunteer Coordinator:
Phone # (707) 874 1557
Email: oaec@oaec.org
PETALUMA BOUNTY
Address: 1500 Petaluma Blvd. South Petaluma, CA 94952
Website: www.petalumabounty.org
Volunteer Coordinator: Suzi Grady
Phone # 707-765-8488, Ext. 148
Email: suzi@petalumabounty.org
PT. REYES BIRD OBSERVATORY
Address: 3820 Cypress Drive #11
Petaluma, CA 94954
Website: www.pointblue.org
Volunteer Coordinator: Jeffrey Holton
Phone # 707-781-2555
Email:
SAVE THE BAY
Address: 1330 Broadway, Suite 1800
Oakland, CA 94612
Website: www.savesfbay.org
Volunteer Coordinator
Phone # 510-463-6850
Email: info@saveSFbay.org
SOLAR LIVING INSTITUTE
Address: 13771 S. Hwy 101 S.
Hopland, CA 95449
Website: www.solarliving.org
Volunteer Coordinator: Miranda Mott
Phone # 707-472-2460
Email: Miranda.mott@solarliving.org
SONOMA ECOLOGY CENTER
Address: Sonoma Ecology Center
15000 Arnold Dr. Creekside Complex
Eldridge, CA 95431
Website: www.sonomaecologycenter.org
Volunteer Coordinator: Jane Nakasako
Phone # (707) 996-0712 ext.107
Email: jane@sonomaecologycenter.org
SONOMA LAND TRUST
Address: 822 Fifth Street Santa Rosa, CA 95404
Website: sonomalandtrust.org
Volunteer Coordinator: Karen Arrington
Phone # (707) 526-6930
Email: karen@sonomalandtrust.org
Sonoma Mountain Village
Address: 1400 Valley House Drive Rohnert Park, CA 94928
Website: somovillage.com
Volunteer Coordinator
Phone # 707.795.3550
Email: info@somoliving.com
DAILY ACTS
Address: 245 Kentucky Street Petaluma, CA 94953
Website: dailyacts.org
Volunteer Coordinator: Miranda Mott
Phone # (707)472-2460
Email: Miranda.mott@solarlining.com
THE CENTER FOR SOCIAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP
Address: 401 College Avenue Santa Rosa, CA 95401
Website: http://www.cfses.org
Volunteer Coordinator
Phone # 707-838-6641
Email: communityservice@cfses.org.
LUTHER BURBANK HOME & GARDENS
Address: 204 Santa Rosa Avenue Santa Rosa, CA 95404
Website: www.lutherburbank.org
Volunteer Coordinator: Helgi Teixeria
Phone # 707-524-5445
Email: burbankhome@lutherburbank.org
POINT BLUE
Address: 3820 Cypress Drive #11 Petaluma, CA 94954
Website: www.pointblue.org
Volunteer Coordinator
Phone # (707) 781-2555
Email: pointblue@pointblue.org
WEST COUNTY MUSEUM
Address: 261 S Main St, Sebastopol, CA 95472
Website: www.wschsgrf.org
Volunteer Coordinator: Rae Swanson
Phone # (707)829-6711
Email: raeswanson3710@sbcglobal.net
PETALUMA ADOBE STATE HISTORIC PARK
Address: 3325 Adobe Road
Petaluma, CA 94954
Website: https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=474
Phone # (707) 938-9547
Email: Sonoma.VIPP@parks.ca.gov
HEALTH & NUTRITION
PETALUMA BOUNTY
Address: 55 Shasta Ave Petaluma, CA 94952
Website: www.petalumabounty.org
Volunteer Coordinator: Suzi Grady
Phone # (707) 765-8488 Ext.148
Email: suzi@petalumabounty.org
PETALUMA VALLEY HOSPITAL
400 No. McDowell Blvd.
Petaluma, CA 94954
sonomavolunteers@providence.org
707-525-5300 ext. 3379
• receptionists
• clerical aides
• escorts, or a gift store sales volunteer
• three-hour shifts, at a variety of times and days available.
SONOMA CO. OFFICE OF EDUCATION
5340 Skylane Boulevard,
Santa Rosa CA, 95403
http://www.scoe.org/pub/htdocs/specialed.html
Volunteer Coordinator: Jaime Hansen
707-524-2600
Deaf and Hard of Hearing | Santa Rosa City Schools
HOMELESS
COTS
Address: 900 Hopper Street Petaluma, CA 94952
Website: cots-homeless.org
Volunteer Coordinator: Chris Ranney
Phone # 707.765.6530
Email: volunteers@cots-homeless.org
HOMEWARD BOUND OF MARIN
Address: 1385 N. Hamilton Parkway, Novato, CA 94949
Website: hbofm.org
Volunteer Coordinator: Andrea Rey
Phone # 415-382-3363 ext.212
Email: volunteer@hbofm.org
THE LIVING ROOM
Address: 1207 Cleveland Ave, Santa Rosa, CA 95401
Website: www.thelivingroomsc.org
Volunteer Coordinator: Elizabeth Beaty
Phone: (707) 978-4805
Email: ebeaty@thelivingroomsc.org
HUMAN SERVICES
PETALUMA PEOPLE SERVICES
25 Howard st.
Petaluma CA, 94952
Volunteer Coordinator: Elece Hempel
707-765-8488
LA LUZ CENTER
Address: 17560 Greger Street
Sonoma, CA 95476
Website: http://www.laluzcenter.org/
Volunteer Coordinator: Yuliana Camarena Torres
Phone # 707-938-5131
Email: volunteer@laluzcenter.org
COMMUNITY ACTION PARTNERSHIP SONOMA COUNTY
Address: 141 Stony Cir, Ste. 210 Santa Rosa, CA 95401
Website: http://www.capsonoma.org
Volunteer Coordinator: Marcus Clarke
Phone # 707-544-6911
CANAL ALLIANCE
Address: 91 Larkspur Street, San Rafael, CA 94901
Website: www.canalalliance.org
Volunteer Coordinator: Fernando Barreto
Phone # (415) 306-0452
Email: FernandoB@canalalliance.org
YWCA
Address: 811 Third Street, Santa Rosa, CA 95404
Website: https://www.ywcasc.org/
Volunteer Coordinator: Lydia Edelheit
Phone # 707-303-8401
Email: ledelheit@ywcasc.org
FAMILY JUSTICE CENTER
Address: 2755 Mendocino Avenue Suite 100Santa Rosa, CA 95403
Website: http://www.fjcsc.org/
Volunteer Coordinator
Phone # 707-565-8255
GUIDED TO SAFETY
Address: P.O. Box 4716, Petaluma, CA 94955-4716
Website: guidedtosafety.org
Volunteer Coordinator: Renee Mckenna
Email: GuidedToSafety@gmail.com
CALIFORNIA HOMEMAKERS ASSOCIATION
Address: 468 Yolanda Ave, Ste 2
Santa Rosa, California 95404
Volunteer Coordinator
Phone #(707) 591-9572
SENIORS/AGING
VILLAGE NETWORK OF PETALUMA
Address: 402 Petaluma Blvd. N Petaluma, CA 94952
Website: villagenetworkofpetaluma.org
Volunteer Coordinator
Phone #707.776.6055
Email: info@seniorcareconnection.com
PETALUMA SENIOR CARE CONNECTION
Address: 1769 Park Ave, Ste 100
San Jose, CA 95126
Website: www.seniorcareconnection.com
Volunteer Coordinator
Phone # (408) 261-2896
Email: info@seniorcareconnection.com
COUNCIL ON AGING
Address: 30 Kawana Springs Road
Santa Rosa, CA 95404
Website: www.councilonaging.com
Volunteer Coordinator: Michele Leonard
Phone #707-525-0143 ext 147
Email: mleonard@councilonaging.com
CALIFORNIA SENIOR LEGISLATURE
Address: 1020 N Street, Room 513
Sacramento, CA 95814
Website: 4csl.org
Volunteer Coordinator
Phone #916-552-8056
THE PETALUMA KITCHEN
301 Payran St.
Petaluma, CA
Volunteer Coordinator: Indigo Perry *
707-778-6380
707-765-6530 Ext.111- Indigo #
PETALUMA SENIOR CENTER
211 Novak Dr.
Petaluma, CA 94954 https://cityofpetaluma.org/petaluma-senior-center/
707-778-4399
YOUTH
BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF THE NORTH BAY
1230 Preservation Park Way
Oakland, CA. 94612
415-503-4050
https://www.bbbsba.org/contact/
Play sports together. Go on a hike. Read books. Eat a pizza with extra anchovies. Or just give some advice and inspiration. Whatever it is you enjoy, odds are you’ll enjoy them even more with your little—and you’ll be making a life-changing impact.
STEP UP TUTORING
https://www.stepuptutoring.org/
https://www.stepuptutoring.org/volunteer-tutor
Step Up Tutoring is a non-profit organization that offers math and reading tutoring for elementary age students in California.
We would love to bring more volunteers (16+) together with students for virtual tutoring in the new school year.
UNITED WAY WINE COUNTRY
Volunteer Coordinator: Kelly
404-528-4485 Ext. 115
kelly.musca@unitedwaywinecountry.org
Are you seeking a meaningful volunteer experience for your organization or volunteer team? Perhaps, you have wanted to volunteer and weren’t sure where to begin. You might work with an organization wanting to further engage staff in the community while offering a great team building experience. United Way Days of Caring will suit your needs. Days of Caring allows each organization or volunteer group to choose a day(s) for volunteering which works best for them. United Way Days of Caring will be able to create multiple opportunities for team engagement at whatever time is convenient for your organization.
YOUTH IN ARTS
Address: 917 "C" Street
San Rafael, California 94901
Website: www.youthinarts.org
Volunteer Coordinator: Miko Lee
Phone # (415)457-4878
Email: mlee@youthinarts.org
BOYS & GIRLS CLUB
Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Sonoma County
Structured programs that teach kids about themselves and life skills, food programs, field trips, fine arts, play board or educational games, etc. Also need support volunteers for clerical work, data entry, translation, landscape and maintenance, set up and clean up.
UCP OF THE NORTH BAY
Address: 1301 A Rand St
Petaluma, CA 94954
Website: www.ucpnb.org
Volunteer Coordinator: Jen Whalen
Phone # (707) 338-2584
Email: jwhalen@ucpnb.org
PETALUMA HEAD START-MCKINLEY SCHOOL
Director (program): Diana Cannon
707-778-4750
Variety of activities from working one on one or with groups of preschoolers in circle time, play time, learning experiences, or setting up information boards for parents and staff, family outreach. Orientation in Santa Rosa
PETALUMA PARENT NURSERY SCHOOL
810 Madison St.
Petaluma, CA 94952
Volunteer Coordinator: Kelly Beck www.petalumaparentnurseryschool.org
707-778-4669
TINY TOTS PRESCHOOL
320 N. McDowell Blvd.
Petaluma, CA 94954
http://cityofpetaluma.net/parksnrec/programs.html
Volunteer Coordinator: Kara Vornees
707-778-4380
MENTOR ME PETALUMA
Address: 426 8th Street Petaluma, CA 94952
Website: www.wearementorme.org
Volunteer Coordinator: Penn Sorpranith
Phone # (707) 778-4798
Email: PSorpranith@wrmm.org
CIRCLE OF SISTERS
Address: 1154 Montgomery Avenue, Suite 6 Santa Rosa CA 95405
Website: www.circleofsisters.com
Volunteer Coordinator: Mira Fielding
Phone # (707)525-5311
Email: joann.stres@stjoe.org
YMCA
Address: 1111 College Avenue, Santa Rosa
Website: http://www.scfymca.org/
Volunteer Coordinator: Keith Neal
Phone # (707) 545-9622 ext: 3127
Email: kneal@scfymca.org
GIANT STEPS
Address: 7600 Lakeville Hwy Petaluma, CA 94954
Website: www.giantstepsriding.org
Volunteer Coordinator: Meghan Farley
Phone # (707) 769-8900
Email: info@giantstepsriding.org
OTHER
FOR ADDITIONAL VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES, PLEASE VISIT ONE OF THE FOLLOWING: