March
Volunteering
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Hello Everyone!
As part of the California Scholarship Federation’s mission to recognize academic excellence and exceptional community service, CSF will now find volunteer opportunities for students! Please consider signing up to serve your community. 10 hours a semester will count towards the four qualifying semesters needed to be an Active Life Member to CSF! You must get your volunteer hours between now and the end of the semester (May 28th) in order for your hours to qualify on next year's Fall Application. Volunteering has countless benefits as well; examples include participating in fun activities, getting to know people throughout San Diego, and helping others in heartwarming and fulfilling experiences. Keep checking our website for even more opportunities, which will be updated every month around the 1st!
If you would like to find more volunteer opportunities, check out websites such as Surfrider, KOZ Events, Idealist, Produce Good, the San Diego Humane Society, HandsOn San Diego, Ronald McDonald House, Feeding San Diego, Live Well San Diego, and more! You can find opportunities that suit your schedule and interests. Be sure to check back here and on the “Class Of” Google Classrooms for announcements.
Here are a few exciting opportunities around San Diego in the NEAR FUTURE:
Butterfly Effect + Garden Club Garden Beautification
Saturday March 21st
12:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Scripps Ranch High School at the garden in front of the 900 Building
Join Butterfly Effect and the Garden Club’s garden beautification event! All are welcome. Bring friends and family to rock paint, clean, decorate, plant, and make our campus a more beautiful environment!
GOVX San Diego Half Marathon & 5K
FIRST DAY:
Saturday March 21st 9:15 AM to 12:30 PM, 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Margaritaville Hotel
SECOND DAY:
Sunday March 22nd 4:45 AM to 10:45 AM, 5:15 AM to 7:30 AM, 6:00 AM to 11:00 AM, 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM, 6:15 AM to 11:00 AM, 6:15 AM to 8:30 AM, 6:15 AM to 9:00 AM, 6:30 AM to 11:00 AM, 6:45 AM to 10:00 AM, 6:45 AM to 10:30 AM, 6:45 AM to 11:00 AM, 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Downtown San Diego around the Airport and Balboa Park
Help distribute shirts and hydrate athletes!
Lucky Duck Foundation
Monday March 9th from 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM
Monday March 30th from 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM
Lucky Duck Foundation near Kaiser Permanente San Diego Medical Center
16+
Distribute meals to San Diego’s unhoused neighbors!
Pacific Beach Cleanup
Saturday, March 28th
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Pacific Beach, San Diego
All ages (under 18 need a parent or guardian to sign the registration waiver)
Join Surfrider Foundation San Diego in protecting our local coastline! Gloves, grabbers, and bags provided. Show up, clean up, and make a real difference.
San Diego Crew Classic
Saturday March 22nd
8:00 AM to 12:00 PM
12:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Saturday March 28th
4:30 AM to 6:00 AM
5:00 AM to 11:00 AM
5:30 AM to 12:00 PM
6:00 AM to 3:00 PM
6:30 AM to 12:00 PM
7:00 AM to 12:00 PM
10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
11:30 AM to 5:00 PM
11:30 AM to 6:00 PM
12:00 PM to 5:00 PM
12:30 PM to 6:00 PM
1:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Sunday March 29th
4:30 AM to 6:00 AM
5:00 AM to 7:30 AM
5:00 AM to 11:00 AM
5:30 AM to 12:00 PM
6:00 AM to 3:00 PM
6:30 AM to 4:00 PM
7:00 AM to 11:30 PM
7:00 AM to 12:00 PM
7:00 AM to 2:30 PM
7:30 AM to 1:00 PM
8:00 AM to 12:00 PM
8:00 AM to 3:00 PM
9:00 AM to 2:00 PM
10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
11:00 AM to 5:00 PM
11:30 AM to 4:00 PM
11:30 AM to 6:00 PM
12:00 PM to 5:00 PM
12:30 PM to 6:00 PM
1:30 PM to 6:30 PM
3:30 PM to 7:00 PM
5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Crown Point Park
Be a part of the West Coast’s largest and longest-running regatta! Create the best competitive and spectating opportunities for athletes and supporters!
Watershed Warriors: Spring Valley
Saturday March 28th
9:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Lamar County Park
Enjoy a day in nature while helping to prevent pollution!
Important One-Time Events
A Way Home For Dogs - North Park
Saturday March 14th
10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
North Park Vegan Food Pop-Up
Help dogs find their forever homes!
15+
Arif Collective Community Garden Workday and Lunch
Saturday March 7th
9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Arif Urban Agrarian Collective Community Garden
Tend community land to restore the garden and receive free lunch!
Cherry Blossom Festival 2026
Thursday March 12th
1:00 PM to 5:30 PM
1:30 PM to 5:00 PM
2:00 PM to 6:30 PM
Friday March 13th
1:00 PM to 5:30 PM
1:30 PM to 5:00 PM
2:00 PM to 6:30 PM
Balboa Park
Help out at the Japanese Friendship Garden and Museum’s biggest event of the year!
ECO: Day in the EarthLab Garden
Saturday March 7th
8:30 AM to 11:30 AM
Chollas Creek
Help with on-site projects and prepare to plant!
Famosa Slough Work Party
Saturday March 14th
9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Famosa Slough Wetlands
16+
Restore the habitat and promote public awareness!
GOVX San Diego Half Marathon & 5K
FIRST DAY:
Saturday March 21st 9:15 AM to 12:30 PM, 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Margaritaville Hotel
SECOND DAY:
Sunday March 22nd 4:45 AM to 10:45 AM, 5:15 AM to 7:30 AM, 6:00 AM to 11:00 AM, 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM, 6:15 AM to 11:00 AM, 6:15 AM to 8:30 AM, 6:15 AM to 9:00 AM, 6:30 AM to 11:00 AM, 6:45 AM to 10:00 AM, 6:45 AM to 10:30 AM, 6:45 AM to 11:00 AM, 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Downtown San Diego around the Airport and Balboa Park
Help distribute shirts and hydrate athletes!
I Love A Clean San Diego Office Assistance
Wednesday March 11th
3:00 PM to 5:00 PM
I Love A Clean San Diego Office
16+
Support field prep and office work to help the environment!
Lucky Duck Foundation
Monday March 9th from 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM
Monday March 30th from 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM
Lucky Duck Foundation near Kaiser Permanente San Diego Medical Center
16+
Distribute meals to San Diego’s unhoused neighbors!
Neighborhood Healthcare Food Distribution
Saturday March 21st
8:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Neighborhood Healthcare Escondido
16+
Help improve the health and happiness of hundreds of community members!
Mundo Gardens
Saturday March 21st
8:30 AM to 1:30 PM
NC/SESD Green Corridor
Beautify the area under the bridge to build a brighter future!
Surfrider San Diego Beach Cleanup - Ocean Beach
Saturday, April 4th
9:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Ocean Beach, San Diego
All ages (under 18 need a parent or guardian to sign the registration waiver)
Help keep San Diego's coastline clean by picking up trash and debris at Ocean Beach! Supplies are provided; just bring your reusable water bottle and passion for the ocean.
Pacific Beach Cleanup
Saturday, March 7th
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Pacific Beach, San Diego
All ages (under 18 need a parent or guardian to sign the registration waiver)
Join Surfrider Foundation San Diego in protecting our local coastline! Gloves, grabbers, and bags provided. Show up, clean up, and make a real difference.
Pacific Beach Cleanup
Saturday, March 28th
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Pacific Beach, San Diego
All ages (under 18 need a parent or guardian to sign the registration waiver)
Join Surfrider Foundation San Diego in protecting our local coastline! Gloves, grabbers, and bags provided. Show up, clean up, and make a real difference.
Paradise Hills Native Garden Work Party
Saturday March 14th
9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Paradise Hills Native Garden
Participate in garden maintenance and enjoy the beautiful scenery!
People Assisting the Homeless (PATH) Dinner
Wednesday March 4th from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Wednesday March 11th from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Wednesday March 18th from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Wednesday March 25th from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
PATH San Diego
If you are under 18, an adult must accompany you!
Serve meals to residents in need!
Porchlight Community Services
Potential opportunities occur every Saturday from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM or 12:30 PM to 4:30 PM
Saturday March 14th from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Saturday March 14th from 12:30 PM to 4:30 PM
Saturday March 21st from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Saturday March 21st from 12:30 PM to 4:30 PM
Saturday March 28th from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Saturday March 28th from 12:30 PM to 4:30 PM
Tuesday March 31st from 9:30 AM to 2:00 PM
Porchlight Community Services in Clairemont Mesa
Set up the food market to relieve hunger and empower participants!
San Diego Crew Classic
Saturday March 22nd
8:00 AM to 12:00 PM
12:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Saturday March 28th
4:30 AM to 6:00 AM
5:00 AM to 11:00 AM
5:30 AM to 12:00 PM
6:00 AM to 3:00 PM
6:30 AM to 12:00 PM
7:00 AM to 12:00 PM
10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
11:30 AM to 5:00 PM
11:30 AM to 6:00 PM
12:00 PM to 5:00 PM
12:30 PM to 6:00 PM
1:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Sunday March 29th
4:30 AM to 6:00 AM
5:00 AM to 7:30 AM
5:00 AM to 11:00 AM
5:30 AM to 12:00 PM
6:00 AM to 3:00 PM
6:30 AM to 4:00 PM
7:00 AM to 11:30 PM
7:00 AM to 12:00 PM
7:00 AM to 2:30 PM
7:30 AM to 1:00 PM
8:00 AM to 12:00 PM
8:00 AM to 3:00 PM
9:00 AM to 2:00 PM
10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
11:00 AM to 5:00 PM
11:30 AM to 4:00 PM
11:30 AM to 6:00 PM
12:00 PM to 5:00 PM
12:30 PM to 6:00 PM
1:30 PM to 6:30 PM
3:30 PM to 7:00 PM
5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Crown Point Park
Be a part of the West Coast’s largest and longest-running regatta! Create the best competitive and spectating opportunities for athletes and supporters!
SORT: Clothing Processor at Sharia’s Closet
Shifts occur almost every day except Sunday from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM OR 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Saturday March 14th from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Saturday March 14th from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Saturday March 21st from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Saturday March 21st from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Saturday March 28th from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Saturday March 28th from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Monday March 30th from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Monday March 30th from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Tuesday March 31st from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Tuesday March 31st from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Sharia’s Closet in El Cajon
16+
Examine donated items to provide clothing for San Diegans facing financial hardship or crisis!
Third Avenue Charitable Organization (TACO) Dinner Service
Monday March 9th from 3:15 PM to 5:15 PM
Monday March 30th from 3:15 PM to 5:15 PM
TACO Downtown
Must have an adult if under 18
Help serve a complimentary meal to anyone in the community!
Watershed Warriors: Spring Valley
Saturday March 28th
9:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Lamar County Park
Enjoy a day in nature while helping to prevent pollution!
Ongoing Commitments
Mira Mesa AYSO Soccer
Flexible Time Commitment
Wagenheim Middle School Field
Become a coach or referee in this local soccer program!
People Assisting the Homeless (PATH) Community Outreach
Volunteers needed through 12/31/26
Time commitment of 2 to 5 hours per month
Virtual Opportunity
Research places throughout San Diego to try to obtain more resources for people experiencing homelessness!
16+
People Assisting the Homeless (PATH) Crafting
Volunteers needed through 12/31/26
Flexible with your schedule
Virtual opportunity
Under 18 must have an adult
Knit or crochet hats and scarves to keep unhoused neighbors warm
San Diego Chinese Historical Museum
Volunteers needed through April
Time commitment of a few hours per month
Shifts can occur on the weekends or weekdays
San Diego Chinese Historical Museum
Must be 16+, pass a background check, and speak Mandarin
Share the Chinese American experience and chinese culture with the San Diegan community!
Wee Companions
Flexible with your schedule
Must commit to one 4-hour shift per month
Wee Companions Small Animal Rescue
Provide care to small animals!
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