The city of Sacramento offers different volunteering programs for the citizens. You can always be a part of those programs and help your community. The government aided voluntary programs not only help the people to become useful for the community, but also promote the cooperation between the people and the government. The programs range from child care to gardening, from arts and crafts to tours and other special events. Read More..

Loaves and Fishes offer shelter for the homeless and food for the hungry. Around 1000 people join the organization every month to help the unfortunate lot. People can volunteer in different ways like cooking for the hungry ones, teaching the underprivileged at Mustard Seed School, assisting at the service desk in Friendship Park and being a part of the Thank You Letter Committee. There are monthly, weekly and yearly programs. The interested ones can join the volunteer orientation program which takes place every Thursday at 10 in the morning. Read More..

Volunteering at the "Hands on Sacramento" initiative is a unique experience. Thousands of people are finding a way to reach out to the needy ones through "Hands On Sacramento". The programs range from caring for the old, restoring the environment to teaching teens and building homes. You can also cook and feed the hungry. The volunteers can participate alone, with family and friends as well. You can be a one-time volunteer, long-term volunteer and group-based volunteer. Read More..

Yes, Sacramento Zoo has volunteer programs for the residents of the capital city. Every year around 1500 volunteers join the volunteering programs at the zoo where they do a whole range of activities. If you are an animal lover, this is the perfect place for you to participate in taking care of the animals. The programs include Teen Volunteers & Camp Counsels in which teenagers educate people about animal conservation and environment. Read More..

CASA volunteers work as advocates on a one-to-one basis in the interest of abused children in the capital city of Sacramento. Many people participate in this special service of becoming an advocate for a battered child in the court. However, to become a volunteer you have to be trained and must reach a certain age where you will be able to shoulder this responsibility. The process is comprehensive and you need to devote at least 30 to 40 hours in the initial training period. Read More..

Sacramento Children's Home has two types of volunteer services including Direct Volunteer Opportunities and Indirect Volunteer Opportunities. You can either do the daily chores for an individual child or share some special skill that you possess to a group of children. The volunteers must be over 21 years of age and must have a background free of criminal activities. Some of the programs include: Read More..

You can become a volunteer in the various programs at Sutter Medical Center in Sacramento. You must be above 18 years of age and you have to devote 80 hours in total starting from the date you join the services. Your background record must be clean off any criminal activities. You also need certain immunizations before beginning the work. Read More..