How to Volunteer

Get involved

Do you feel called to serve and make a difference in our community? The Catholic Foundation invites you to get involved by volunteering with our Annual Catholic Appeal (ACA) Members and Partners.  Whether you can share a few hours, your professional talents, or simply a caring heart, there is a place for you to serve and make a meaningful difference. We would love to have you join us!

MEMBERS

Catholic Charities of Yolo-Solano: Solano and Yolo counties

https://www.ccyoso.org/volunteermain

Join us for a meaningful volunteer opportunity with Catholic Charities Yolo-Solano and help bring hope, compassion, and support to individuals and families in our community. Whether you’re helping distribute food, supporting immigrant families, or promoting disaster preparedness, your time and kindness can make a real difference. 

Northern Valley Catholic Social Service: Butte, Glenn, Shasta, Siskiyou, Tehama and Trinity counties

https://nvcss.org/volunteer

Your time and talents can make a meaningful difference in the lives of those in need. Whether you enjoy mentoring, providing clerical support, sharing your professional skills, or taking on a leadership role, there’s an opportunity for you to serve, connect, and bring hope to our community. Consider volunteering and put your gifts into action!

Sacramento Food Bank & Family Services: Greater Sacramento 

https://www.sacramentofoodbank.org/volunteer

Join us for a meaningful volunteer opportunity with Sacramento Food Bank & Family Services. Your time and compassion can help provide nutritious food and essential resources to neighbors facing food insecurity while strengthening and supporting our local community.  Come share your time, make a difference, and help nourish our community!

ASSOCIATE MEMBERS

Camp ReCreation: Serving Northern California

https://www.camprecreation.org/volunteer

Camp ReCreation is made possible entirely through the generosity of volunteers who share their time, energy, and talents to create joyful experiences and lasting memories for friends who are too often marginalized or overlooked by their communities. Their compassion and dedication help create a welcoming place where everyone feels valued, included, and celebrated. 

Mother Teresa Maternity Home: Placerville

https://motherteresamaternityhome.org/volunteer/

Do you have a skill, talent, or passion you would enjoy sharing with the residents of Mother Teresa Maternity Home?

We are building a resource of caring mentors, tutors, teachers, and volunteers who can offer residents opportunities to learn practical life skills, discover new interests, build confidence, and simply have fun.

Rancho Cordova Food Locker: Greater Sacramento

https://www.ranchocordovafoodlocker.org/volunteer/

Join Us in Giving Back!  Rancho Cordova Food Locker offers a variety of volunteer opportunities five days a week, making it easy to find a way to serve that fits you. Come be part of a fun, active experience where your time and compassion can help provide food and support to neighbors in our community.  Volunteers of all ages are welcome—come share your time and make a difference!

Upper Room Dining Hall: Placerville

https://upperroomdininghall.org/volunteer-with-upper-room/

PARTNERS

Anderson-Cottonwood Christian Assistance

Help Nourish Our CommunityThis emergency food program serves South Shasta County residents in the Anderson and Cottonwood areas who are experiencing food insecurity. Volunteers from local Anderson and Cottonwood churches come together to provide food, care, and support to neighbors in need. Join this compassionate team and share your time to help make sure no neighbor goes without food.

Bishop Gallegos Maternity Home: Sacramento

https://bgmhsacramento.org/support-us

Make a Difference in the Lives of Mothers & Babies

Join this life-affirming ministry in South Sacramento and help provide pregnant women with shelter, food, safety, comfort, and compassionate support during pregnancy and beyond. Your time and kindness can help create a safe, welcoming place where mothers and their babies can feel supported, valued, and cared for.

Catholic Ladies Relief Society: Chico

https://nvcss.org/volunteer

Make a Difference in the Lives of Mothers & Babies

Join this life-affirming ministry in South Sacramento and help provide pregnant women with shelter, food, safety, comfort, and compassionate support during pregnancy and beyond. Your time and kindness can help create a safe, welcoming place where mothers and their babies can feel supported, valued, and cared for.

Community Assistance Network: Greenville, Portola and Quincy

https://can.volunteerlocal.com/volunteer/

Join Community Assistance Network (CAN) and help make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals and families in need. Whether you’re helping at the Community Choice Pantry, supporting shelter and housing services, or assisting with community outreach, your time and compassion can bring hope and practical support to your neighbors. Come share your gifts, connect with your community, and help build a stronger, more caring community! 

Loaves and Fishes: Sacramento

https://www.sacloaves.org/join-the-community#Volunteer

Join Loaves & Fishes and be part of a community of more than 4,000 volunteers who help provide meals, essential supplies, and compassionate support to neighbors experiencing hardship. Whether you help prepare and serve meals, support programs for women and families, assist with children’s services, or lend a hand with other community needs, there is a place for your time and talents. Come volunteer for a day, a week, or throughout the year and help make a lasting difference in our Sacramento community! 

Sacramento Life Center: Greater Sacramento

https://saclife.org/get-involved/become-a-volunteer/

Volunteering with Sacramento Life Center is a meaningful way to share your time, compassion, and talents with women and families in our community. Your presence and support can offer encouragement and hope to those navigating challenging circumstances. Come join this life-affirming mission and make a lasting difference in the lives of others!

Salvation Army Food Shelf: Susanville

https://volunteer.usawest.org/

Join the Society of St. Vincent de Paul and put your faith into action by serving individuals and families in need throughout our community. With seven district councils serving communities across the Sacramento region and surrounding areas, there are many opportunities to volunteer close to home. Whether you offer your time, talents, or simply a caring heart, your service can bring hope, dignity, and practical support to our neighbors in need. Come join us and make a difference through compassionate service!

Society of St. Vincent de Paul: 7 District Councils North State; 

Placer/Yuba/Sutter/Butte; Sacramento East; South Sacramento/Elk Grove; Sacramento Metro Area; Yolo/Delta; Solano

https://www.svdp-sacramento.org/volunteer

Join the Society of St. Vincent de Paul and help bring hope, compassion, and practical support to neighbors in need throughout our communities. With seven district councils serving areas including Sacramento, Elk Grove, Yolo/Delta, Solano, Placer, Yuba, Sutter, Butte, and the North State, there are many ways to get involved close to home. Share your time, talents, and heart—and experience the joy of serving others through a caring community of volunteers.

Stanford Settlement Neighborhood Center: Sacramento

https://www.stanfordsettlement.org/how-you-can-help.html
We invite you to volunteer at Stanford Settlement Neighborhood Center and become part of an ongoing effort to strengthen and support the local community. As a neighborhood center, we help residents learn how to access community resources, plan for their needs, and participate in cooperative decision-making. Volunteers have the opportunity to support people of all ages, including youth, families, and seniors, while contributing to meaningful activities and services. Your time and compassion can help create stronger connections, improve quality of life, and make a lasting difference in the community.

Wellspring Women’s Center: Sacramento
We invite you to volunteer at Wellspring Women’s Center and help create a welcoming, supportive community for women and families in need. Volunteers have the opportunity to offer kindness, encouragement, and practical support while helping guests feel valued, respected, and connected. Your time can make a meaningful difference through activities, services, and everyday interactions that promote dignity and well-being. Join us in creating a caring environment where every person has the opportunity to feel supported, empowered, and hopeful.

Yuba-Sutter Right-To-Life

https://ysrtl.org/
https://www.righttolifeca.org/get-involved/

We invite you to volunteer with Yuba-Sutter Right to Life and support its efforts to promote the value and dignity of human life in the community. Volunteers can contribute their time and skills through community outreach, educational activities, and programs that support individuals and families. Your involvement is an opportunity to connect with others who share a commitment to serving the community and making a positive difference. Whether you can offer a few hours or volunteer regularly, your time and compassion can help advance the organization’s mission.