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/Timecard 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.
Upcoming Events
Volunteer with International Education Week Extravaganza!
Help us celebrate cultures from around the world at MiraCosta's International Education Week Extravaganza on Tuesday, November 17, from 12–2 PM at the Oceanside Campus Fountain!
We're looking for students to help with event setup, activities, welcoming attendees, the Peace Chalk Walk, and cleanup. Whether you can volunteer for an hour or longer, we'd love your help making this celebration a success!
Volunteer hours count! International Office Staff are happy to verify and sign off on your hours for your Volunteer Booklet or service-learning requirements.
Come be part of a fun celebration of global cultures, community, and connection!
Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week Service Project
The MiraCosta CARE Program and Service Learning & Volunteer Center invite students to volunteer at Solutions for Change in honor of Hunger & Homelessness Awareness Week.
Below are the volunteer project details:
Organization Name: Solutions for Change
Date: Saturday, November 21st
Time: 9am-12pm (Must arrive to volunteer location at 8:30am for a brief orientation)
Location: 722 W. California Ave Vista, CA 92083
Name of Project: All Campus Cleanup
Description: Solutions for Change needs help preparing their campus for the holidays
(sweeping, weeding, trash pickup, and general organization).
Do volunteers need to bring/wear any special equipment: Closed-toed shoes are preferred
and appropriate clothing, as they will be around kids.
Volunteer Spots Available: 10 out of 15 spots
For volunteers who need transportation assistance, the MiraCosta College CARE Program is providing support with either a day bus pass or Uber Voucher. Please indicate if you will need transportation assistance through the volunteer sign up form.
Ongoing Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteer for Hunger & Homelessness Awareness Week!
The MiraCosta CARE Team invites students, staff & faculty to volunteer for the Hunger & Homelessness Awareness events at MiraCosta College happening November 2nd - 21st, 2026.
The events have been organized by the CARE (Campus Assessment, Resources, & Education) Team in collaboration with many MiraCosta on-campus programs and community organizations to focus on advocacy, education, resources, and service and we cannot do the work that we do without the help of volunteers!
Please see volunteer opportunities below:
Kick Off Week (Mon. 11/09 - Fri. 11/13)
- 11/09 OC Popcorn & Film Screening
- 11/10 OC Cooking Demo
- 11/12 CLC Spanish Cooking Demo
- 11/13 OC Thrift Shop Prep and Sort
Nationally Recognized HHAW (Mon. 11/16 -11/20)
- 11/16 OC CalFresh & Cold Brew
- 11/16 OC Thrift Shop (prep day)
- 11/17 OC Thrift Shop /Clothing Dist. (day of event )
- 11/17 SAN Garden in a Bucket
- 11/18 CLC Thrift Shop/Clothing & Food Dist. (day of event)
- 11/19 OC Financial Wellness Workshop
Please email care@miracosta.edu for any questions or for volunteering as a group.
Agua Hedionda Lagoon Foundation is looking for long-term volunteers to help care for their sweet chickens and lovable pig, Bingo! Chicken Care Shifts: Tuesday–Friday mornings (8:30 AM) and Saturday evenings (3:30 PM). Tasks include Light cleanup, feeding, and quality cuddle time with our feathered ladies. Bingo Care Shift: Monday mornings (8:30 AM) and Afternoon walks needed each day. Tasks include taking Bingo on a stroll, serving up her breakfast, and tidying up her home. Interested in filling any of these shifts? Email volunteer@aguahedionda.org to sign up! Training is provided—no experience needed!
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. 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.
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.
