Front Street Animal Shelter
About:
Front Street Animal Shelter is committed to improving the lives of all stray, abandoned, and abused animals who come to the Front Street Animal Shelter.

Location:
2127 Front St
Sacramento, CA 95818

 

 

Animal Rescue League
About:
As a no-kill, cage-free, all volunteer sanctuary we rescue and rehabilitate homeless animals to give them a second chance for a safe, healthy, happy life, and teach responsible animal care to help prevent animal abandonment, cruelty, and overpopulation.

If you are interested in volunteering with ARL please call (916) 714- 2894. 

 

 

Whisker Warriors
About:
We are dedicated to reducing animal overpopulation, specifically through spay/neuter and education. We also seek to assist in the care and well-being of felines, canines and rabbits in our community.

Location:
Rancho Cordova

Youth Wind Services
About:
Youth Wind Services currently operates the area’s only emergency shelter and drop-in center for runaway, homeless and street youth. Wind Youth Services has been recognized as the leader for homeless youth services in Sacramento County by both Sacramento County and the City of Sacramento. Sacramento County’s Continuum of Care has recognized Wind Youth Services a vital component of the County’s homeless services.
Location/ Hours:
815 S St, Sacramento, CA 95811,
Monday-Sunday: 8:30 am - 4:00 pm
Website/ Volunteer Details/Contact:

Website: https://www.windyouth.org/get-involved/volunteer/
Application: https://www.windyouth.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Wind-Youth-Services-Volunteer-Application.pdf

  

Carmichael HART (Homeless Assistance Resource Team)
About:
 HART is a coalition of faith communities, non-profits, businesses, agencies, and individuals, who are committed to finding solutions to homelessness in our local communities. In suburban communities like Carmichael, resources are largely, if not completely, absent. Carmichael HART is a local response that addresses these realities by developing programs that will help homeless men, women, and children.
Location:
Carmichael
Website/ Volunteer Details/Contact:

Feeding Program:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/508094aaaa628a7fe3-carmichael4

Elk Grove HART (Homeless Assistance Resource Team)
About:
HART is a coalition of faith communities, non-profits, businesses, agencies, and individuals, who are committed to finding solutions to homelessness in our local communities. In suburban communities like Carmichael, resources are largely, if not completely, absent. Carmichael HART is a local response that addresses these realities by developing programs that will help homeless men, women, and children.
Location:
Elk Grove

 

Sacramento Loaves & Fishes
About:
As the largest homeless service provider in Sacramento, Loaves & Fishes is a 501(c)(3), charitable, non-profit organization dedicated to providing warm meals, essential survival supplies and services for nearly 1,000 adults and children daily. To keep our services barrier-free, we do not solicit or accept government funds and are supported instead, by the investment of individual and private donations from the greater Sacramento community.
Location:

1351 North C. St. Sacramento, CA 95811
Website/ Volunteer Details/Contact:
https://sacloaves.org/join-the-community/#volunteer

For more information or to sign-up for an orientation, please contact: (916) 637-2444 or email Volunteers@sacloaves.org

 

 

Uplift People of Elk Grove
About:
Uplift’s mission is to provide a framework that allows individuals and families the opportunity to break the cycle of poverty and move to a place of more abundant lives. Uplift People of Elk Grove uses a comprehensive and holistic approach which focuses on avoiding homelessness, continuing education, financial management, securing employment, self evaluation and moving off public assistance. 

Location/ Hours:
8986 Elk Grove Boulevard
Elk Grove, CA 95624
Website/ Volunteer Details/Contact:
Uplift People of Elk Grove relies on the support of volunteers that fulfill important roles that support our initiative. Our participants and volunteers consider their Uplift community to be an extended family. We have volunteer opportunities for just about everyone that will accommodate your schedule and connect with your passions and interests.

Big Idea Theatre
About
Our mission is to employ a team of artists to produce passion-fueled theatre which provides an enriching experience for the people working on it and for our audiences. We create opportunities to pass on skills and talent to an ever-developing group of professionals, beginners, enthusiasts, or everyone in between.

Big Idea utilizes a uniquely democratic system of operating. No one owns Big Idea; instead it is up to our members to determine the artistic vision and future of our company. Members are chosen for their impressive dedication and their proven skills at creating art. Members select shows for our season, elect our leadership, and are responsible for the day-to-day operations of the company.

Location
1616 Del Paso Blvd
Sacramento, CA 95815

Website/ Volunteer Details/Contact:
https://www.bigideatheatre.org/
Phone: (916) 960-3036

Elk Grove Historical Society
About:
The mission of the Elk Grove Historical Society is to promote public awareness, understanding, and appreciation of Elk Grove's history. This is done through educational and living history programs; collecting and preserving articles of historic value; establishing and maintaining a historical library; and advocating for the preservation of historical material and properties in Elk Grove and the surrounding areas.

Location
9941 East Stockton Boulevard
Elk Grove, CA 95624

Website/ Volunteer Details/Contact:
https://elkgrovehistoricalsociety.com/
Do you have a little time on your hands and want to help out at your own pace and when you are available? Give us a call! Everybody at the Elk Grove Historical Society volunteers at many levels and we always have a lot of things going on. The key is we appreciate any help. Contact our volunteer coordinator Pat Lake and she can help you find your interest at (951) 377-3312 cell or stanpatlake@gmail.com. We have a great bunch of people to work with and we have a lot of fun.

SMUD Museum of Science and Curiosity
About:
The SMUD Museum of Science and Curiosity is Northern California’s newest science center and community gathering space, adding to the vibrant growth in the capital of the Golden State. MOSAC is a dynamic epicenter for STEAM education and an anchor point for Sacramento’s revitalized waterfront; Located in the historic power station overlooking Matsui Waterfront Park along the Sacramento River.

Location
400 Jibboom Street
Sacramento, CA 95811
Website/ Volunteer Details/Contact:
https://visitmosac.org/
If you’re interested in being a part of all the excitement at MOSAC, there are numerous volunteer positions available at our innovative science museum designed for people of all ages. We see volunteers as an integral part of creating an experience for our guests that is smooth, user-friendly, fun and memorable.

Some general categories of our volunteer needs:

Sacramento Public Library
About
Sacramento Public Library is the fourth largest library system in California with 28 locations serving 1.4M urban, suburban and rural residents. In addition to lending books, Sacramento Public Library offers services and programming focused on early learning, technology and creation and is committed to providing Sacramento communities with welcoming community spaces.  

Location
Sacramento County
Various
https://www.saclibrary.org/Locations
Website/ Volunteer Details/Contact:

 

 

Volunteer with the Friends of the Sacramento Public Library
About
We are a community-based volunteer organization dedicated to advocating for Sacramento Public Library, and to raising funds for enhanced services at all library branches.

Our Book Den is an all-volunteer used book store operated by Friends of the Sacramento Public Library. Profits from sales support Library programs.

Location
Book Den
8250 Belvedere Avenue, Suite E
Sacramento, CA 95826

Phone: (916) 731-8493

Musiclandria
About:
The Library of MusicLandria is a non-profit music instrument library based in Sacramento, Calif. Unlike any other, MusicLandria offers a variety of music resources for free or on a donation basis to the public. Buddy Hale, the founder of MusicLandria, opens up about how this business was started, the idea behind it and what he envisions for the possibilities of this unique type of library.

Location
1219 S Street
Sacramento CA 95811

Website/ Volunteer Details/Contact:
https://www.musiclandria.com/
 Volunteer Details: https://www.musiclandria.com/volunteer

Phone: 916- 822- 4118

Orangevale Fair Oaks Food Bank
About:
As an organization, we make a positive impact in the communities of Orangevale and Fair Oaks by providing food, resources, and hope to families in need. We also strive to facilitate participation from people within our community to help improve the lives of families in need through community outreach events, volunteering, food drives, and connecting people through a common purpose.

​Location:
6483 Main Ave
Orangevale, CA 95662 

Phone: (916) 238-8868

Roseville Theatre Arts Academy
About:
Roseville Theatre Arts Academy (RTAA), is an award-winning children's theatre in Downtown Roseville, California, that reaches out to all children in the cities of Roseville, Rocklin, and the surrounding areas, to participate in live theatre and musical theatre productions. 

​Location:
6483 Main Ave
Orangevale, CA 95662 

https://www.rosevilletheatreartsacademy.com
Volunteer Information:
Any and all training is provided. You do not need any experience to volunteer, only a love of theatre, community, and a smile! All volunteer positions allow you to watch the show for free on the day or night that you volunteer, or in the case of House Managing, you will receive a FREE ticket for another performance or show at RTAA.

Phone: (916) 772-2777