If you have some free time on your hands, or perhaps want to add experience to your job or college resume, then volunteering is a good way to go. Volunteering not only helps you, but helps other people as well. You can learn more about people and about the world when you volunteer. If you’re hoping to make some more friends, volunteering is a good way to meet other people. This article details four of the places you can volunteer at in Riverside, California.
Where to Volunteer in Riverside, California #1: YMCA
The YMCA has need for many volunteers. You can volunteer in any of the following areas: Policy Volunteers, Program Volunteers, Fund-raising Volunteers, Managerial Volunteers and Support Volunteers. Policy Volunteers serve on the board and other committees, Program Volunteers interact with the public and help with programs and services. Fund-raising Volunteers help set up fundraising campaigns to bring in money for the YMCA, Managerial Volunteers help run the office smoothly and Support Volunteers help in the locket rooms, office, in the facility and wherever else they are needed. The YMCA is located at 4020 Jefferson Street Riverside, CA 92504. For more information on volunteering, call (951) 689-9622 or visit their web site.
Where to Volunteer in Riverside, California #2: City of Riverside Park and Recreation Department
The City of Riverside is looking for volunteers to work in their Park and Recreation Department. You’ll be helping with special events, cleanup of parks, and other areas where they have a need for volunteers. Volunteers have to be over 16 years old. Volunteering for the City of Riverside would be a good way to give back to your community. For more information, visit their web site or write to 3936 Chestnut Street Riverside, CA 92501. Their phone number is (951) 826-5311.
Where to Volunteer in Riverside, California #3: Riverside County Sheriff’s Department
The Riverside county Sheriff’s Department is looking for volunteers for various positions. You can work in areas such as Clerical, Orientation of new employees, Deputy Sheriff physical agility testing, Correctional Deputy physical agility testing and much more. The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department offers different times that you can volunteer Monday through Friday between 8 AM and 5:00 PM. If you volunteer at the Sheriff’s Department, they will do a background check on you. For more information about volunteering, call (951) 486-3355.
Where to Volunteer in Riverside, California #4: Riverside Community Hospital
Volunteering at a hospital is good if you want to work in the medical field or simply like helping people. The Riverside Community Hospital has two volunteer programs. One for adults and the other for students age 16 and up. RCH (Riverside Community Hospital) is a large business and there are tons of volunteer opportunities available. You can work in any of the following areas: Discharge patients, gift corner, clerical work, maternity tea, lobby host, patient care unit, book cart, messenger service, information desk, patient visitor and wherever else they have a need for volunteers. For more information call (951) 788-3000 or write to 4445 Magnolia Avenue Riverside, CA 92501.
