If you’ve decided that you would like to volunteer, it could be one of the richest and rewarding experiences that you ever have in your life. Volunteers do a great service by helping their community. Non profit organizations almost never have enough volunteers. Where there is someone wanting to help, a place will be found for them. This article details five places you can volunteer at in Corona, California.
Volunteer Opportunities in Corona, California #1: Zara’s List Animal Rescue
Zara’s List Animal Rescue is run solely on volunteer help. They save animals in the community, some even from the animal shelters that are about to be put to sleep. You can volunteer by cleaning cat cages, help transport animals, match up animals to owners and help with follow ups to make sure the animals are doing well in their new home. For more information, call (951) 378-1174
Volunteer Opportunities in Corona, California #2: Ability First
Ability First is located at 775 Trademark Circle, Ste. 101 Corona, CA 92879. Ability First helps better the life of disabled people and senior citizens. As a volunteer, you will be working to help senior citizens and disabled members interact socially and help them learn to talk better if needed. There are also fundraising and clerical opportunities. For more information, call (951) 734-6595.
Volunteer Opportunities in Corona, California #3: Meals on Wheels
Meals on Wheels is run through the Corona Senior Citizens Center. Meals on Wheels provides up to two meals a day for Senior Citizens and for those that are disabled and not able to make their own food. Meals on Wheels need volunteers to help put food together and deliver the food. You can sign up for an hour shift at a time. If you prefer to stay a little more behind the scenes, there may be clerical work that you can do. The Corona Senior Citizens Center is located at 921 South Belle Avenue Corona, CA 92882. For more information on volunteering with Meals on Wheels, call (951) 736-2363.
Volunteer Opportunities in Corona, California #4: Corona Public Library
Booklovers may enjoy volunteering at the Corona Public Library. You can be a volunteer in the following area: Administration (filing, data entry, light housekeeping), Arts & Crafts (helps with posters, sets up special event arts & craft nights), Circulation (checking in books, helping patrons with self checkout, giving directions, lifting, carrying), Computer Learning Center (walks around the Center during class helping when needed), Friends Book & Gift Shop (works at the desk for the Book & Gift Shop, sells used books and new gifts), Heritage Room (you’ll be working with items relating to Corona’s history and filing them as needed, making copies, typing, gallery work), Homework Tutor (help students in grades K-12 with homework. Tutor ages need to be 12-17 years old), Special Events Volunteer (help the library with special events held throughout the year). If you don’t see something you’re interested in doing, they have several other volunteer positions available. Corona Public Library is located at 650 S. Main Street, Corona, California 92882. For more information, visit the library or call (951) 736-2381.
Volunteer Opportunities in Corona, California #5: Riverside Area Rape Crisis Center
The Riverside Area Rape Crisis Center is located in Riverside but they work with local area hospitals, including one in Corona, California. The RRAR helps those that have been sexually assaulted. As a volunteer for the RRAR, you will provide support to victims and help educate the public on sexual assault. You can be an advocate, Crisis Line Volunteer, work in the office or be a Speakers Bureau volunteer. Volunteer positions require orientation, a background check and training. The RRAC is located at 1845 Chicago Ave Suite A Riverside, CA 92507 and their phone number is (951) 686-7273. They work with local area hospital Corona Regional Medical Center ER and they are located at 800 S. Main Street Corona, CA 91720.
