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Volunteer opportunities, news and events in San Jose

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AARP Volunteer Opportunities

Los Angeles City Advocate
Ongoing | AARP California
The Los Angeles City Advocate will be the point of contact to engage their respective city elected officials, staff, and Los Angeles City Council committees. AARP is the nation’s largest nonprofit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to empowering…. Read More »
Wish of a Lifetime Postcard Program Volunteer
Ongoing | Wish of a Lifetime
Volunteers will join virtually each month to write a personal message to spread love to older adults across the country. Completed cards will be sent to Wish of a Lifetime who will then distribute the cards to older adults in need. This opportunity…. Read More »
Tax-Aide Volunteer Prospect
Ongoing | Tax-Aide
AARP Foundation Tax-Aide has been around for nearly 50 years, providing assistance to all taxpayers, especially those 50 and older who can't afford a tax preparation service. We understand that retirement or other life changes can make taxes a…. Read More »
AARP DAISY Nurse Volunteer
Ongoing | AARP Nationwide
Assistant DAISY Coordinator Volunteers are volunteers who will assist the onsite DAISY Coordinator who runs their DAISY Award program in their hospitals. Started by the Barnes Family in memory of J. Patrick Barnes, The DAISY Award recognizes…. Read More »
Driver Safety Instructor, Spanish Language
Ongoing | Driver Safety
Teach Smart Driver courses in Spanish in your assigned state. Read More »

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2025-26 Civil Grand Jury
Ongoing | Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara
The Civil Grand Jury is an independent body that is convened on an annual basis by the Superior Court as a part of the judicial branch of government. It serves as the county’s civil watchdog agency... Read More »
Lead Volunteers for Organic Garden
Ongoing | Loaves & Fishes Family Kitchen
Loaves & Fishes Family Kitchen is looking for lead volunteers to manage operations at our amazing organic garden in San Jose, CA four days a week from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. starting ASAP. Contact Laura... Read More »
Hospice Patient/Family Volunteers
Ongoing | Roze Room Hospice
Roze Room is a leading provider of Hospice and Palliative Care to Southern California communities. We are looking for Patient/Family Volunteers in the Los Angeles, South Bay and San Gabriel Areas.... Read More »
Volunteer Meal-Delivery Driver
Ongoing | Project Angel Food
Project Angel Food provides free, medically tailored meals to Angelenos with critical illnesses. We need volunteers to help deliver meals across LA county. Routes we need covered vary week to week.... Read More »

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