Calendar of Volunteer Events

Join the MiraCosta College Community and Discover the Power of Service!

Download a digital volunteer booklet to record your hours of service. Students are encouraged to submit their volunteer hours to servicelearning@miracosta.edu so they can be entered into the service database. By entering their hours into the service database, students can be provided with a Service History Report that can be used for applying to scholarships, transfer applications, etc. To request a Service History Report, email servicelearning@miracosta.edu and include your name and SURF ID.

One-Time Volunteer Opportunities

Boys & Girls Clubs of Northwest San Diego is seeking volunteers for their Youth of the Year Celebration! Volunteers are needed on Friday, July 25, anytime from 10am-4pm at the Del Mar Racetrack (2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd., Del Mar, CA) to help with unloading a truck, setting up large pieces and big decor items, hammering decor, hanging things, etc. Volunteers will get a parking pass and will have to enter a specific gate. Volunteers should wear close toe shoes and comfortable clothing. We also recommend wearing sunscreen/hat. Volunteers should bring a refillable water bottle; we will have breakfast, lunch and snacks. For questions and to sign up, contact Pam Curtis at pcurtis@bgcgreatertogether.org or 858.755.9371.

Boys & Girls Clubs of Northwest San Diego is seeking volunteers for their Youth of the Year Celebration! Volunteers are needed on Saturday, July 26 at 9am to help at Harper (533 Lomas Santa Fe Drive Solana Beach) with loading auction items to take to the track. Volunteers are also needed anytime from 10am-2pm at the Del Mar Racetrack (2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd., Del Mar, CA) to help with setting up the auction table, putting out linens on tables, the lighter decor, final touches, etc. Volunteers will get a parking pass and will have to enter a specific gate. Volunteers should wear close toe shoes and comfortable clothing. Volunteers should bring a refillable water bottle; we will have breakfast, lunch and snacks. We also recommend wearing sunscreen/hat. For questions and to sign up, contact Pam Curtis at pcurtis@bgcgreatertogether.org or 858.755.9371.

Lifeline Community Services is seeking volunteers for their Wellness Drive. About Event: Help us make Back-to-School Season extra special for families in our community! Lifeline is gearing up to serve 500 students and their families and we need your help to make it happen. We’re turning our traditional school supply giveaway into a fun, boutique-style shopping experience for families, complete with wellness kits, hygiene products, fidgets, and essentials that promote confidence and self-care. Enjoy music, snacks, and a feel-good vibe with fellow changemakers! Volunteer Roles Available: 1. Behind-the-Scenes Heroes: Help us set the stage for success! Date: July 21, 2025. Location: 200 Michigan Avenue Vista, CA. We need volunteers to: Sort and organize donated items, pack wellness and hygiene kits, prep shopping stations, and set up decorations and signage. 2. Event Support Team (Optional: for day-of volunteers): If you're available on the day of the event, help us create a welcoming and festive atmosphere! Date: July 24, 2025. Location: 200 Michigan Avenue Vista, CA. We need volunteers to: Greeting and guiding families, assisting with "shopping" stations, and restocking supplies and monitoring areas. To sign up to volunteer, contact Maria Molina at mmolina@nclifeline.org or 760.509.3333.

FCI Caring is looking for volunteers to assist with their FCI Classic Charity Golf Tournament. This event takes place on Friday, September 19th and volunteers are needed between 7AM-4PM (volunteer times are flexible). Location: 1750 San Pablo Dr, San Marcos, CA 92078. Volunteer tasks: registration, on-course assistance, player support, clean up and breakdown, post tournament activities. Volunteer Attire: Athletic wear. Neutral or black color top and bottom. Preferably a blue top (if possible). Comfortable closed-toe shoes. Volunteers are encouraged to bring sun protection (i.e. hat, sunglasses, etc.). To sign up to volunteer, contact Riley Prietto at rprietto@fcicaring.org or 844.684.2100. To learn more about FCI Caring, visit www.fcicaring.org.

Ongoing Volunteer Opportunities

Cardiff Farmers Market is looking for volunteers to assist during their farmers’ market. Volunteers are needed to support the info booth and kid’s activities. To sign up and learn more, contact Berenice Nevarez at Communications@cardiff101.com or 760.498.9509.

Agua Hedionda Lagoon Foundation is looking for volunteers! Spend a beautiful day of field work beside the Agua Hedionda Lagoon helping restore our Carlsbad trails. We suggest wearing long pants, comfortable shoes, and clothing you don't mind getting dirty. Please bring sunscreen, a hat, and water. The scope of work varies depending on the season and current trail conditions. Projects include native planting, habitat restoration, building and installing oyster wattles, invasive species removal, brushing and trail maintenance, importing and hauling erosion control structure material, graffiti and trash removal, and trail sinkhole repairs. Click here to check all our events on signup genius for a variety of dates and times available to volunteer. For more information, contact Larissa Fullmer at larissa.fullmer@aguahedionda.org or 760.804.1969.

Poinsettia Elementary School is short on campus monitors to cover the recess and lunch periods as listed: 9:55-10:15am, 10:15-10:35am, 11:20am-12:05pm, 12:05-12:50pm. The volunteers will be outside on the blacktop and supervise students while they are having a snack and lunch then go play in the playground structure, blacktop and field. Volunteers must make sure students don't have "food fights" at the lunch tables, that they play safely on the playground structure and out in the field. We currently have 3 campus monitors, but we can always use another "pair of eyes". For questions and to sign up, contact Silvia Crowley at scrowley@carlsbadusd.net or 760.331.6595.

Ivey Ranch Park Association, located off Rancho Del Oro in Oceanside, is seeking volunteers for in-person service opportunities. We have opportunities available during the week and on weekends. Service Projects volunteers assist outdoors with painting, landscaping, gardening, small repairs etc. These one-time volunteer opportunities are ongoing and can be organized for large groups as well. For questions and to sign-up, contact Cynthia Renteria at volunteer@iveyranch.com or 760.722.4839.

Operation HOPE-North County is looking for volunteers to host a Dry goods food drive: This can be done as a group or individually. Date and times can be flexible, you will work within your community, friends and family to collect pasta, rice, beans, etc. to make a one-time drop off at Operation HOPE-North County. These opportunities are flexible and help us provide our community members with staple food items. We serve about 120 families every Wednesday. For questions, contact Helen Pfalzer at hpfalzer@operationhopeshelter.org. To learn more about our organization, visit operationhopeshelter.org.

Seacrest Village Retirement Communities is looking for volunteers on flexible days between 9:30 am - 11:30 am and 1:30 pm - 4:00 pm! Volunteers are needed to assist staff with organizational projects, such as supply closets, activity supplies, etc. Volunteers will be working under the direction of staff. For more information and to sign-up, contact Sheryl Seltser (Volunteer Liaison) at sseltser@seacrestvillage.org or 760.632.3718. To learn about the organization, visit seacrestvillage.org.

Additional Ways To Serve Your Community

Here are other ideas and ways to promote a culture of service. You can still be socially connected while staying physically distant from our community partners--be an advocate or speak up on behalf of your favorite non-profit.

Share with us how you're giving back. Tag us at @mcc_servicelearning and use the hashtag #MiraCostaSpartansGiveback
Create a supply drive for one of the many MiraCosta Community Partners, take a look at the list of approved sites for ideas, or feel free to reach out to any of the Service Learning & Volunteer Center Staff.
Highlight your favorite organization on your social media pages, and share their fundraising opportunities and remember that - no amount is too little and nonprofits need our support.