Get your volunteer on: Find the organization that tugs at your heartstrings and give them a call 

San Luis Obispo County has more volunteer opportunities than one little paper can possibly quantify. But if you're new to this whole giving of yourself to benefit others thing, here's a small fraction of the organizations that could use a little bit of your time (and probably your money, too).

CASA of San Luis Obispo County

Court-Appointed Special Advocates for children. "CASA volunteers are everyday people appointed by a judge to speak up for abused and neglected children."

75 Higuera St., suite 180, SLO
(805) 541-6542

slocasa.org

Boys & Girls Club

"This mission of the Boys & Girls Club is to enable all young people, especially those who need it most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens."

1830 19th St., Oceano
(805) 481-7339

600 26th St., Paso Robles
(805) 239-3659

5850 Rosario Ave., Atascadero
(805) 769-5950

bgcslocounty.org

United Way of San Luis Obispo

Mission: "To foster structural change by addressing root causes in order to safeguard the future of our community."

1288 Morro St., SLO
(805) 541-1234

unitedwayslo.org

Big Brothers Big Sisters of SLO County

"Our mission is to provide children facing adversity with strong and enduring, professionally supported one-to-one relationships that change their lives for the better, forever."

142 Cross St., suite 140, SLO
(805) 781-3226

slobigs.org

Food Bank Coalition of San Luis Obispo County

"Our mission is to work with a network of community partners to alleviate hunger in San Luis Obispo County and build a healthier community."

1180 Kendall Road, SLO
(805) 238-4664

slofoodbank.org

Habitat for Humanity for San Luis Obispo County

Mission: "Seeking to put God's love into action, Habitat for Humanity for San Luis Obispo County brings people together to build homes, communities, and hope."

189 Cross St., SLO
(805) 782-0687

hfhsloco.org

Hospice of San Luis Obispo County

"At Hospice of SLO County we believe that no one should have to face serious illness, dying, death, or grief by themselves."

1304 Pacific St., SLO
(805) 544-2266

hospiceslo.org

Wilshire Community Services

"Our vision is to provide patients and their families with comprehensive, compassionate care that relieves undue suffering and pain from the moment of their diagnosis."

277 South St., suite R, SLO
(805) 782-8608

wilshirehospicecc.org

Woods Humane Society

Mission: "To serve, protect, and shelter homeless companion animals. To place animals into humane environments. To promote responsible pet ownership, provide humane education, and reduce animal overpopulation. To celebrate the human-animal bond."

875 Oklahoma Ave., SLO
(805) 543-9316

woodshumanesociety.org

Senior Volunteer Services Central Coast

"We promote volunteer opportunities for mature adults both as a way to sustain the health and vitality of this growing population and the utilize the experience, knowledge, and expertise of this valuable human resource to serve local community needs."

660 Pismo St., SLO
(805) 544-8748

seniorvolunteers.org

Family Care Network Inc.

"The Family Care Network Inc. is a not-for-profit community-based organization serving children, youth, and families impacted by trauma in San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara counties."

1255 Kendall Road, SLO
(805) 781-3535

fcni.org

Peoples' Self-Help Housing

"Peoples' Self-Help Housing is a national award-winning nonprofit organization that creates affordable housing and self-sufficiency programs on California's Central Coast."

3533 Empleo St., SLO
(805) 781-3088

pshhc.org

RISE

Mission: "Transform the lives of sexual and intimate partner violence survovors, their families, and the community through services and education that promote safety, healing, and empowerment."

51 Zaca Lane, suite 100, SLO
1030 Vine St., Paso Robles
(805) 226-5400

riseslo.org

Feline Network of the Central Coast

"We rescue cats and kittens who are lost or who have been abandoned by their owners. They have no one else to care for them unless we intervene."

(805) 549-9CAT

felinenetwork.org

The Land Conservancy of San Luis Obispo County

"Through voluntary and collaborative measures, The Land Conservancy of San Luis Obispo County works to permanently protect and enhance lands having important scenic, agricultural, habitat, and cultural values for the benefit of people and wildlife."

1137 Pacific St., suite A, SLO
(805) 544-9096

lcslo.org

Environmental Center of San Luis Obispo

"Our mission is to promote resilient ecosystems and healthy lifestyles in San Luis Obispo County."

1124 Nipomo St., suite A, SLO
(805) 544-1777

ecoslo.org

Community Action Partnership of San Luis Obispo County

"The Community Action Partnership of San Luis Obispo County is committed to eliminating the causes of poverty by empowering low-income individuals and families to achieve self-sufficiency through a wide array of community-based collaborations and programs."

1030 Southwood Drive, SLO
(805) 544-4355

capslo.org

Gay and Lesbian Alliance of the Central Coast

"Through education, support, recreation, advocacy, and partnerships, we promote the well-being of our LGBT community."

1060 Palm St., SLO
(805) 541-4252

galacc.org

Meals that Connect

"Nourishing SLO County seniors with more than just meals."

2180 Johnson Ave., SLO
(805) 541-3312

mealsthatconnect.org Δ

We know there are more nonprofit organizations with volunteer opportunities than can possibly fit this page. Send your information to [email protected] with the subject line "Volunteers."