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Volunteer Opportunities

Whether you are looking to serve your most vulnerable neighbors by volunteering one-time or weekly, you have come to the right place! We have opportunities for individuals, small groups and large groups (corporate, philantropic organizations and churches).

Individual Opportunities

  • San Francisco Food Pantry Sorter and Packer #1

    On the first and third Wednesday afternoons, we receive bundles of food to sort and pack for distribution to families. This activity runs from 2:00pm-4:00pm . Volunteers must be able to lift and carry up to 30 lbs. For more information, please contact us at volunteers@lssnorcal.org.

  • San Francisco Food Pantry Sorter and Packer #2

    On Tuesdays, we receive bundles of food to sort and pack for distribution to families. This activity runs from 11:00am-1:00pm . Volunteers must be able to lift and carry up to 30 lbs. For more information, please contact us at volunteers@lssnorcal.org.

  • San Francisco Food Pantry Sorter and Packer #3

    On Thursdays, we receive bundles of food to sort and pack for distribution to families. This activity runs from 1:00pm-3:00pm . Volunteers must be able to lift and carry up to 30 lbs. For more information, please contact us at volunteers@lssnorcal.org.

  • Grounds Helper in Concord

    Trim trees and assist with handyman work for two residential houses on Thursday afternoons from 12:30-2:30pm


Churches*/Philanthropic Organizations/Corporate Groups

Kits You Can Make & Donate

Help families turn their house into a home!

Move In Kit

  • Waste basket or laundry basket
  • toilet paper
  • paper towels
  • dishes
  • pots & pans
  • drinking glasses
  • cleaning supplies
  • broom
  • swifters
  • bath towels

Welcome Home Kit                                                                       

  • Welcome plaque
  • Door mat
  • Dish Towels
  • Bagged candy
  • Mug & Tea/Coffee/Hot Chocolate

Bathroom Kit

  • Small waste basket
  • Toilet paper
  • Luffa & Bath Bombs
  • Tissue
  • Soap & soap dispenser
  • Toothbrush holder

Or if you have another group project that your church would like to do, please contact volunteers@lssnorcal.org. 

Adopt a Program

Your company, parish or philanthropic group can work directly with one of our programs in a variety of projects, including hosting a game night, preparing and serving a meal, doing a clean-up project and more. We have locations in a variety of cities and counties in Northern California. This opportunity enables you and your friends/colleagues to directly connect with families, youth, seniors and other individuals who have experienced homelessness. Contact us at volunteers@lssnorcal.org for more information.


Host a Fundraising Event

Fundraising events are a fun and efficient way to raise money for the individuals and families we serve.

  • BBQ or Ice Cream Social
  • Mini Carnival
  • Dinner
  • Host a Game Night
  • Walk-a-Thon
  • Backpack Drive
  • Sponsor a Site

Create a Thrivent Action Team*

Thrivent Financial members can form teams to complete a one-time project for LSS. Simply gather a team of friends, family or neighbors to put on a fundraiser or service activity. Thrivent will provide the resources to get started. For more information go to Thrivent Action Teams.

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