Volunteer
Volunteers are an important part of Casa de Amparo's community.
By supporting programs, events, and campus projects, volunteers help create a warm, welcoming, and connected environment for everyone who walks through our doors. If you are looking to give back to your community or expand your resume, we encourage you to join us in our mission.
Want to volunteer? We’re so grateful!
Click below to fill out our Volunteer Form.
Who Can Volunteer
Individuals
Community Members & Supporters
We love inviting individual volunteers to help our organization with small projects, event support, and much more. Volunteers can help with day to day tasks at Casa or help out at special events and fundraisers. We truly appreciate their kind and generous hearts.
Groups
Schools, Clubs, Corporations, Organizations
We often collaborate with local groups to make our Casa community a stronger, more compassionate place for all. We work with the Ladies Auxiliary, Girl & Boy Scouts, National Charity League, Lions Club, and so many more. If your group would like to volunteer, let's get started!
Ready to start volunteering?
Special Event Volunteers
Volunteers help our team prepare, run, and wrap up every event for Casa de Amparo. You can volunteer at an event as an individual or with a group, company, or organization.
28th Annual Crystal Ball Gala
Saturday, November 14, 2026 | 5:30 pm | Fairbanks Ranch Country Club
This event is an elegant, formal occasion filled with music, appetizers, a sit-down dinner, auctions, and dancing. Volunteers are needed to help with setup, check in, auctions, dinner, break down, and other tasks.
Setup and preparation shifts are also available in the days leading up to the event. Wrap-up shifts are available in the days after the event.
Volunteers must be 18 or older or 15 or older with a parent/guardian.
New
Opportunity!
Development Volunteer
325 Buena Creek Rd, San Marcos, CA 92069
This position will assist the Development Team in providing support for ongoing projects in the areas of fundraising and in-kind donations, research, administrative tasks, and event support.
Tasks may include:
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Administrative work such as stuffing donor packets, thank you letters and tax letters.
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Assisting with soliciting and packaging auction items for fundraising events.
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Assisting with event preparation including printing and preparing bidder labels, preparing bidder packets, bidder paddles, and more; loading and unloading box truck with event supplies; and assisting with event setup when possible.
Volunteers must be 18 or older.
New
Opportunity!
Food Rescue Volunteer
325 Buena Creek Rd, San Marcos, CA 92069
AND 103 Rancho del Oro Dr, Oceanside, CA 92057
Casa de Amparo partners with Feeding San Diego to provide healthy food for our youth. Through the Fresh Rescue program, we receive weekly food deliveries that are distributed to our Transitional Living Program and New Directions participants.
As a Food Rescue Volunteer, you will be responsible for assisting staff with sorting through food donations, splitting them between programs, and then delivering them to our Oceanside campus, ensuring that nutritious food is available for the youth and young adults we serve.
Volunteers must be 21 or older.
Transitional Housing Volunteer
103 Rancho Del Oro Dr, Oceanside, CA 92057
Provides essential logistical and administrative support to the Transitional Housing Program and Transitional Living Program. This role focuses on the physical preparation of living spaces, management of in-kind donations, and supporting the basic operational needs of the program to ensure a welcoming environment for participants.
Volunteers must be be 21 or older.
Clinical Volunteer
325 Buena Creek Rd, San Marcos, CA 92069
Provides foundational support to the residential clinical department by managing the organizational and environmental needs of the residents. This role ensures that therapeutic tools, such as music and personal belongings, are documented and accessible, while maintaining the order of clinical storage areas to facilitate efficient program operations.
Volunteers must be be 21 or older.
Training & Staff Development Volunteer
325 Buena Creek Rd, San Marcos, CA 92069
Supports the professional development and organizational culture of Casa de Amparo by assisting with staff training logistics and employee engagement initiatives. This role bridges the gap between curriculum delivery and practical
workshop facilitation, while also maintaining vibrant, welcoming staff environments.
Volunteers must be be 18 or older.
Ongoing Volunteer Needs
There are many ongoing jobs and tasks the volunteers can help with. This list is not all inclusive, and not all tasks are needed daily. This list gives volunteers an idea of the kinds of projects you can take on here at Casa de Amparo and as our advocates in the community.
On Campus
Administrative Support
Assist office staff with various administrative tasks. Tasks include, but are not limited to, organizing supplies, stuffing mailings, assembling gift bags, and more. The Volunteer Coordinator will determine which tasks are most needed during the time of your shift.
Campus Support
Help with gardening, mulching, and tidying up the Casa campus so it shines for our participants. These tasks are very hands on, so you would need to wear appropriate clothes, bring gloves, and plenty of water to drink.
Holiday & Celebration Preparation
We love to make each holiday special for our residents and program participants, and volunteers can help bring that magic to life. Volunteers can help set up and prepare for the various celebrations we have throughout the year.
Outreach & Support
Host a Donation Drive
At your school, workplace, neighborhood, or organization, collect items or gift cards for our program participants. Ongoing needs include kitchen, art, hygiene, and baking items.
Solicit Auction Items & In-Kind Donations
Send emails to businesses and corporations based on our current needs.
Host a Wine Drop Party
Have a small gathering with appetizers or a light dinner at your home, business, or community space. Each guests brings a bottle of wine worth $45 or more to donate to our fundraising events.
Special Skills
Special Event Photography & Videography
We love working with local artists to capture the spirit and fun of our live events! Build out your portfolio by donating your time and talents to help our marketing and social media efforts.
Art Workshop Leadership
We love bringing art to our residents and program participants! Volunteers with art experience can assist with planning, organizing, and leading art workshops on campus.
Volunteer Coordinator
Meet Anna
Hello everyone! I’m Anna, the Volunteer Coordinator at Casa de Amparo.
We often say that volunteers are the backbone of the organization because the work we do here at Casa truly would not be possible without our volunteers. Working with you all is my favorite part of my job, and I am inspired every day by your passion and commitment to making our shared community a better place.
Whether you have volunteered in the past or are just connecting with us for the first time, I encourage you to reach out to see how we can collaborate. Please feel free to contact me at adavisnoe@casadeamparo.org or click on the button below.
I would love to learn more about your skills and interests, answer any questions you may have, and develop meaningful opportunities through this partnership!
Thank you to all of our volunteers!
We appreciate your dedication to the Casa de Amparo mission. We look forward to continued collaboration with community members, groups, businesses, and schools who want to make a real difference in the lives of the children, youth, and families we serve.
Want to volunteer?
Click below to fill out our Volunteer Form.