Volunteering can open many doors for an individual. You can learn new skills that you could apply to future jobs. If you’ve been feeling a little lonely, then maybe you should try your hand at volunteering. Volunteering allows you to help your community, plus you’ll be meeting new people and any one of them could possibly turn into a new friend. Here are five volunteer opportunities for Santa Clarita, California.
Volunteer Opportunities in Santa Clarita, California #1: Gibbon Conservation Center
The Gibbon Conservation Center would be a perfect place to volunteer if you’re interested in the animal field. Volunteering at the Gibbon Conservation Center is a highly sought after position so you will need to pay a fee to secure your place as a volunteer. The fee is $200 dollars but it will be refunded to you on the last day that you volunteer at the center, as long as you have followed the guidelines and volunteered the required amount of time. As a volunteer for the Gibbon Conservation Center, you will be working with animals such as Apes and Monkeys. The three volunteer positions they have are Primate Keeper, Center Assistant and Clerical Assistant. Training will be provided as needed. For more information, call (661) 296-2737 or write to Gibbon Conservation Center PO Box 800249 Santa Clarita, CA 91380.
Volunteer Opportunities in Santa Clarita, California #2: Carousel Ranch
Carousel Ranch is located at 34289 Rocking Horse Road Santa Clarita, CA 91390-3482. They provide Therapeutic riding for the disabled. Carousel Ranch needs volunteers to help them with the work that they do. Some of the job duties for volunteers will be leading the horse, spotting/sidewalking (walking by the side of the horse while the horse is being ridden), grooming, clerical work and helping at special events. Before becoming a volunteer, they want you to visit the Ranch to make sure it is the right place for you. For more information, call (661) 268-8010.
Volunteer Opportunities in Santa Clarita, California #3: YMCA
The YMCA in Santa Clarita is looking for volunteers to help it run more smoothly. You can volunteer to help out with sports if you have some sports experience or just know some about the activity you want to help out with. You can also volunteer by doing clerical work for the YMCA, help raise donations or help out at special events. For more information, call (661) 253-3593. They are located at 26147 McBean Parkway Valencia, CA 91355.
Volunteer Opportunities in Santa Clarita, California #4: Grace Baptist Church
The Grace Baptist Church welcomes volunteers to help out at their church. Some of the areas you can volunteer with are: Adult Education, Bulk Mail Preparation, Bus Drivers, Choir, Food Pantry, Office Help, Gardening, Lobby Greeting, Guest Center, Ushers, Ministry and much more. Grace Baptist Church is located at 22833 Copper Hill Dr. Santa Clarita, CA 91350. For more information on volunteering, visit their web site or call (661) 296-8737.
Volunteer Opportunities in Santa Clarita, California #5: Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center
The Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center is looking for volunteers for various duties. Some of the things you may be doing is ushering, handing out pamphlets for performances, fundraising, clerical and more. For more information, call the House Manager Sharon Collins at (661) 362-3434.
