Join the 91¶¶Òõ Community and Discover the Power of Service!
Download a to record your hours of service. Students are encouraged to submit their volunteer hours to servicelearning@miracosta.edu so they can be entered into the service database. By entering their hours into the service database, students can be provided with a Service History Report that can be used for applying to scholarships, transfer applications, etc. To request a Service History Report, email servicelearning@miracosta.edu and include your name and SURF ID.
One-Time Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteers Needed for the 2025 91¶¶Òõ STREAM Festival
The STREAM Festival is taking place on Sunday, May 4th from 12pm-3pm (Taking place alongside the Festival de Música, which is from 12pm-5pm). Location: 91¶¶Òõ, 1 Barnard Drive, Oceanside, CA 92056. Volunteers will receive a free T-shirt and a lunch. Volunteers are encouraged to bring their refillable water bottle and wear closed-toe shoes for safety. STREAM Festival Volunteer Orientation on Friday, May 2 from 12pm-1:30pm.
Volunteer Shifts
- 9:00AM-12:30PM
- 12:00PM-3:30PM
- 3:00PM-6:30PM
- 9:00AM-6:30PM
Available tasks: Set Up Crew, Clean Up Crew, T-Shirt Table, Lab Monitor, Area Lead, etc.
Boys & Girls Clubs of Northwest San Diego is hosting their Commotion Fundraiser on Sunday May 18, from 8am - 2pm at The Music Box on 1337 India St. San Diego CA 92101. They are looking for volunteers to work directly with YAA staff to help run the event. They need support with many tasks, including: Meet with the program manager at least once prior to the event to have an understanding of the needs of the event, spot tasks to be done, run the check-in table, be stationed with the instruments, photograph the event, videotape the event, sell raffle tickets, help put together raffle prizes, etc. To sign up to volunteer, contact Pam Curtis at pcurtis@bgcgreatertogether.org or 858.755.9371. To learn more about this organization, visit .
Agua Hedionda Lagoon Foundation is looking for volunteers! Spend a beautiful day of field work beside the Agua Hedionda Lagoon helping restore our Carlsbad trails. We suggest wearing long pants, comfortable shoes, and clothing you don't mind getting dirty. Please bring sunscreen, a hat, and water. The scope of work varies depending on the season and current trail conditions. Projects include native planting, habitat restoration, building and installing oyster wattles, invasive species removal, brushing and trail maintenance, importing and hauling erosion control structure material, graffiti and trash removal, and trail sinkhole repairs. to check all our events on signup genius for a variety of dates and times available to volunteer. For more information, contact Larissa Fullmer at larissa.fullmer@aguahedionda.org or 760.804.1969.
Poinsettia Elementary School is short on campus monitors to cover the recess and lunch periods as listed: 9:55-10:15am, 10:15-10:35am, 11:20am-12:05pm, 12:05-12:50pm. The volunteers will be outside on the blacktop and supervise students while they are having a snack and lunch then go play in the playground structure, blacktop and field. Volunteers must make sure students don't have "food fights" at the lunch tables, that they play safely on the playground structure and out in the field. We currently have 3 campus monitors, but we can always use another "pair of eyes". For questions and to sign up, contact Silvia Crowley at scrowley@carlsbadusd.net or 760.331.6595.
Ivey Ranch Park Association, located off Rancho Del Oro in Oceanside, is seeking volunteers for in-person service opportunities. We have opportunities available during the week and on weekends. Service Projects volunteers assist outdoors with painting, landscaping, gardening, small repairs etc. These one-time volunteer opportunities are ongoing and can be organized for large groups as well. For questions and to sign-up, contact Cythnia Renteria at volunteer@iveyranch.com or 760.722.4839.
Operation HOPE-North County is looking for volunteers to host a Dry goods food drive: This can be done as a group or individually. Date and times can be flexible, you will work within your community, friends and family to collect pasta, rice, beans, etc. to make a one-time drop off at Operation HOPE-North County. These opportunities are flexible and help us provide our community members with staple food items. We serve about 120 families every Wednesday. For questions, contact Helen Pfalzer at hpfalzer@operationhopeshelter.org. To learn more about our organization, visit .
Seacrest Village Retirement Communities is looking for volunteers on flexible days between 9:30 am - 11:30 am and 1:30 pm - 4:00 pm! Volunteers are needed to assist staff with organizational projects, such as supply closets, activity supplies, etc. Volunteers will be working under the direction of staff. For more information and to sign-up, contact Sheryl Seltser (Volunteer Liaison) at sseltser@seacrestvillage.org or 760.632.3718. To learn about the organization, visit .
Additional Ways To Serve Your Community
Here are other ideas and ways to promote a culture of service. You can still be socially connected while staying physically distant from our community partners--be an advocate or speak up on behalf of your favorite non-profit.
- Share with us how you're giving back. Tag us at @mcc_servicelearning and use the hashtag #MiraCostaSpartansGiveback
- Create a supply drive for one of the many MiraCosta Community Partners, take a look at the list of approved sites for ideas, or feel free to reach out to any of the Service Learning & Volunteer Center Staff.
- Highlight your favorite organization on your social media pages, and share their fundraising opportunities and remember that - no amount is too little and nonprofits need our support.
Resources to seek service opportunities
- is accepting volunteers on-site and in the community.
- : Find out ways you can support or donate blood.
- 91¶¶Òõ English Language Institute: College students are needed to interact with international students. College students must be willing to carry conversations in English and encourage international students to practice their English. This is a perfect service opportunity for students wanting to learn about other cultures. For questions, contact Zakia Farouq at zfarouq@miracosta.edu or 760-622-8770.
