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Civic Engagement Events
Join our community partners for one-time volunteer opportunities to assist a community partner as they meet a community need. Sign-up for each of the Service Saturday events using the RSVP links below. We will send you reminders of your registration and information to connect with the Site Contact for each event.
Spring 2023 Service Saturdays Events
- Saturday, February 4
City of Chula Vista's Fitness Center Grand Opening
Volunteer Time:
- Saturday, February 4 from 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location: Otay Community Center, 3554 Main Street, 91911
Volunteer Roles:
- Volunteers will assist in fitness center walkthrough for guests, use of equipment, and/or raffle and giveaways
CSUSM Service Saturdays Registration for Service Learning Hours Tracking
Site Contact for Questions: Jasmine Nunez, Recreation Supervisor III, jnunez@chulavistaca.gov, (619) 409-1995
- Friday, February 3rd, 10th, 15th (Virtual)
Project LIKE- 7th Annual Virtual Global Literacy Fair
Volunteer Time:
- Complete the volunteer interest form by 5PM on Friday, February 3, 2023.
- Submit a brief bio, image, and voiceover by 5PM on Friday, February 10, 2023.
- Submit the lesson plan by 5PM on Wednesday, February 15, 2023
Location: Remote/Virtual
Volunteer Roles:
- Project LIKE literacy leaders will support the virtual event by developing lesson plans for elementary youth related to various academic/career pathways and serve as voice actors for read-aloud activities. Project deliverables due by 2/15/23
CSUSM Service Saturdays Registration for Service Learning Hours Tracking
Site Contact for Questions: Edwina Williams, Program Director, projectlike365@gmail.com
- Saturday, February 25
MAAC PROJECT Parent Engagement Summit
Volunteer Time:
- Saturday, February 25 from 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Location: 956 Vale Terrace Drive, Vista, CA 92084
Volunteer Roles:
- Direct participants to their workshop & community resource fair, help with set up and clean up
CSUSM Service Saturdays Registration for Service Learning Hours Tracking
Site Contact for Questions: Ramona Araiza, Sr. Manager Family & Community Services; raraiza@maacproject.org
- Saturday, March 18
Solana Center for Environmental Innovation: Food Cycle Program – Compost Bin Harvest
Volunteer Time:
- Saturday, March 18 from 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location: Solana Center for Environmental Innovation, 137 N. El Camino Real, Encintas, CA 92024
Volunteer Roles:
- Every month we need help harvesting finished compost. Volunteers assist with shoveling finished compost, sifting compost using our awesome trommel, and moving compost to curing station.
CSUSM Service Saturdays Registration for Service Learning Hours Tracking
Site Contact for Questions: Jessi Goralski, volunteer@solanacenter.org
Website: https://solanacenter.org/inspire_events/food-cycle-program-march-harvest/
- Saturday, March 18
Agua Hedionda Lagoon Foundation – Tip Top Run
Volunteer Time:
- Saturday, March 18 from 7:30 am - 2:00 pm
Location: 1580 Cannon Road, Carlsbad, CA 92008
Volunteer Roles:
- 5k/10k sign holders, set-up, tear-down, cheerleaders/dancers for finish line, costume judges, photographers, working food/drink booths, passing out swag bags etc.
CSUSM Service Saturdays Registration for Service Learning Hours Tracking
Site Contact for Questions: Carly Shields, Volunteer Manager, carly.shields@aguahedionda.org, 760-804-1969
- Thursday, March 23
Volunteer Time:
- Thursday, March 23rd from 4:00 PM to 6:30 PM
Location: 1155 Deodar Rd, Escondido, CA 92026
Volunteer Roles:
- Helping with Crafts, Games, Dancing, Book Fair and Food Distribution
CSUSM Service Saturdays Registration for Service Learning Hours Tracking
Site Contact for Questions: Jami Schmottlach, jschmottlach@eusd.org
- Saturday, April 1
American Red Cross of San Diego County- Sound the Alarm Smoke Detector Installation
Volunteer Time:
- Saturday, April 1 from 8:00 am - 1:00 pm
Location: 10707 Jamacha Blvd., Spring Valley, CA 91978
Volunteer Roles:
- Assist in making homes in underserved communities firesafe by installing smoke detectors free of charge. Breakfast, lunch, and training provided!
CSUSM Service Saturdays Registration for Service Learning Hours Tracking
Site Contact for Questions: John Steinberger, Recruiter, john.steinberger2@redcross.org
- Saturday, May 6th
Independent Minds Academy: Research Development for English Language Learners and/or Early Readers
Volunteer Time:
- Saturday, May 6th from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Location: Online: Please contact for link
Volunteer Roles:
- Resource development for english language learners and/or early readers
CSUSM Service Saturdays Registration for Service Learning Hours Tracking
Site Contact for Questions: Mayli Levin, info@independentmindsacademy.com
- Thursday, May 18th
Project LIKE: Family Literacy Night
Volunteer Time:
- Thursday, May 18 from 4:30 AM - 6:30 PM
Location: Gonsell MAAC Project, 139 Gosnell Way, San Marcos, CA 92069
Volunteer Roles:
- Volunteers will serve as booth attendants, where they will host bilingual literacy-themed activities! The projects are already created. We need students to host the booth and engage the kids and parents/guardians—we have instructions, and no experience is required!
CSUSM Service Saturdays Registration for Service Learning Hours Tracking
Site Contact for Questions: Edwina Williams, projectlike365@gmail.com
Website for Registration: https://forms.gle/jKRM6LTjSgwA8mP28
- Saturday, May 20
Solana Center for Environmental Innovation: Food Cycle Program – Compost Bin Harvest
Volunteer Time:
- Saturday, March 18 from 9:00 am - 11:00 am
Location: Solana Center for Environmental Innovation, 137 N. El Camino Real, Encintas, CA 92024
Volunteer Roles:
- Every month we need help harvesting finished compost. Volunteers assist with shoveling finished compost, sifting compost using our awesome trommel, and moving compost to curing station.
CSUSM Service Saturdays Registration for Service Learning Hours Tracking
Site Contact for Questions: Jessi Goralski, volunteer@solanacenter.org
Website: https://solanacenter.org/inspire_events/food-cycle-program-march-harvest/
Fall 2022 Service Saturdays Events
- Friday, September 30 and Saturday, October 1
City of Chula Vista's Champion's 5K Run
Deadline to register is Friday, September 16
Volunteers Times:
- Friday, September 30 from 4:00 - 7:30 pm
- Saturday, October 1 from 6:30 am - 11:00 am
Location: Olympic Training Center
Volunteer Roles:
- Volunteers will assist with set up, to water stations, check in, t-shirt distribution, registration, games, ticket sales.
CSUSM Service Saturdays Registration for Service Learning Hours Tracking
City of Chula Vista Volunteer Registration
- Click "Register Now" tab and search "Volunteer" to sign up
Website for Event: https://www.chulavistaca.gov/departments/recreation
Site Contact for Questions: Aaron Ruiz, aruiz@chulavistaca.gov
- Saturday, October 15
Alzheimer’s San Diego Walk4ALZ 2022
Deadline to register is September 30
Volunteer Time: 6:00 am - 10:00 am (shift times and positions descriptions)
Location: Balboa Park
Volunteer Roles:
- Seeking volunteers to assist with handing out water to runners, cheering on runners from the finish line, festival area clean up, greeting runners along with registration support and many more roles!
CSUSM Service Saturdays Registration for Service Learning Hours Tracking
Website For Event: https://alzsd.rallybound.org/WALK4ALZ2022/
Site Contact for Questions: Adrianna McCollum, amccollum@alzsd.org
- Saturday, October 15
12th Annual Ivey Ranch Park Western Hoedown
Volunteer Time: All Day on 10/15 (various shifts, see below)
Location: 110 Rancho del Oro Dr., Oceanside, CA 92057
Volunteer Roles:
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Ivey Ranch Park is having our 12th Annual Western Hoedown fundraising event on 10/15/2022 and we are expecting 400+ attendees and need the help of over 100 volunteers to put on this family-friendly fundraiser.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED ALL DAY ON 10/15 and 10/15! Multiple slots are available per volunteer shift, sign up with a friend! Please help us spread the word about this event, we want to fill volunteer spots by the end of September.
- To volunteer during the event (various shifts/shift length between 2-7pm) click here:
https://www.flipcause.com/secure/cause_pdetails/MTU2MTAw
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- Duties include: raffle ticket sellers, parking monitors, VIP monitors, Kid's Corral Games, bar (21+ only), silent auction/raffle ticket tabe monitors and more!
- To volunteer with Morning Set Up (8-11am) or Evening Clean Up (7-9pm) click here: https://www.flipcause.com/secure/cause_pdetails/MTU5NTU2
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CSUSM Service Saturdays Registration for Service Learning Hours Tracking
Website For Event: https://iveyranch.com/event-calendar/12th-annual-ivey-ranch-park-western-hoedown/
Site Contact for Questions: Cynthia Renteria, volunteer@iveyranch.com
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- Saturday, October 22
Helen Woodward Animal Center Howl-O-Ween Harvest Family Festival
Volunteer Time: 8:00AM-1:30PM
Location: Helen Woodward Animal Center Education Pavilion
Volunteer Roles:
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Craft Helpers/Floaters
CSUSM Service Saturdays Registration for Service Learning Hours Tracking
Website For Event: https://animalcenter.org/get-involved/volunteer/howl-o-ween-harvest-family-day-volunteer/
Site Contact for Questions: Mark Maxwell, MarkM@animalcenter.org
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- Friday, October 28
North County Lifeline Halloween Spooky Fest
Volunteer Time: 3:00PM- 8:00PM
Location: Crown Heights Community Center (1210 Division Street, Oceanside, CA 92054)
Volunteer Roles: Event set up and take down, game and activity assistance.
CSUSM Service Saturdays Registration for Service Learning Hours Tracking
Website For Event: https://www.nclifeline.org/events
Site Contact for Questions: Anabel Melo, volunteer@nclifeline.org
Questions? Please contact Department of Service Learning and Civic Engagement staff at servicelearning@csusm.edu or civicengagement@csusm.edu. Check out the Speaking of Democracy page for additional events.
Community Partner looking to post a Service Saturday Opportunity?
Please fill out our request form.