How You Can Help Create Overcomers
The life-changing opportunities to help others are endless for Solutions for Change volunteers. Whatever your skills and passions are, we can find a fulfilling role for you that helps others rebuild their lives.
From career counseling and mock interviews, to serving dinner, cutting hair or caring for children, our volunteer opportunities are vast. Join a community of empowering volunteers that are serving to solve. Be a part of the solution and transform lives with us.
Become a Volunteer Today
Step 1: Sign up for one of our weekly virtual volunteer orientations—all are listed on the Volunteer Calendar.
Step 2: Attend your orientation, learn about volunteering at Solutions for Change and ask any questions you have.
Step 3: Review and sign your volunteer application and policies forms.
Step 4: Sign up for your first volunteer event on the Volunteer Calendar or on the "Provide and Serve Dinner" tab!
When the least of us becomes the best of us, #WeAreOneUs!
Volunteer Calendar
(For more opportunities, click the events in the calendar below.)
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6:00 pm
Kid Zone
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8:00 am
AM-Project Jingle Bell 2024 *VOLUNTEER
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6:00 pm
Kid Zone
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12:45 pm
PM-Project Jingle Bell 2024 *VOLUNTEER
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6:00 pm
Kid Zone
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10:00 am
Christmas Gifts sorting *VOLUNTEERS
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4:30 pm
Alumni Dinner *VOLUNTEERS
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3:00 pm
Christmas Shopping*VOLUNTEERS
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15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 |
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6:00 pm
Kid Zone
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5:45 pm
Kid Zone
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5:30 pm
Kid Zone
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6:00 pm
Kid Zone
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5:45 pm
Kid Zone
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29 | 30 | Dec 31 | Jan 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
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Virtual Volunteer Opportunities
(Click on an opportunity in the calendar to learn more)
Contact: volunteer@solutionsforchange.org
While our ongoing needs are essential for the everyday operations of Solutions for Change, please do not feel limited to our list. We want to encourage you to use your creativity and passion in your service. Please contact our team with any ideas you have for how you can contribute.
We appreciate all donations but with limited storage, we can’t always accept large donation items. Please contact Corine at (760) 941-6545 or cblackmore@solutionsforchange.org for any donation related questions.
For Donations – Contact Corine | (760) 941-6545 ext.323
Donation Needs
Donations are accepted on Monday of each week between 9:00 am and 3:00 pm. If there is a large item that needs to be picked up, please send photos of the item to Corine at cblackmore@solutionsforchange.org. Once an item is approved to be picked up, you will be added to our pick-up calendar. All large item donations are scheduled for Friday pick-up.
We accept gently used or new clothing that will give people a sense of pride to wear. If you would not give an item to your friend, please do not donate it. You may also donate directly from our Amazon Wishlist.
Accepted Items
Clean and good quality clothing (no stains, holes, or pilling)
Infant & Toddler 0-5 years
Children and Teens 6-18 years
Woman’s Casual and Professional
Men’s Casual and Professional
Clothing items with positive uplifting messages
New underwear
New or like new socks
Shoes that are in good condition
Unopened basic personal hygiene products such as soap, shampoo, toothpaste, deodorant, etc.
Accessories in good condition such as purses, jewelry, hats, scarves, hair accessories
Twin and queen bed sheets
Pillows
Blankets and comforters
Silverware
Plates, bowls, cups, pots, pans
Toilet paper
Multipurpose cleaner
Disinfecting spray
Empty spray bottles
Accordion napkins and paper towels
Lysol and Febreze
Clorox/disinfecting wipes
Gloves (M, L, XL)
Trash bags (13 gallon and 50 gallon)
Baby items: shampoo, thermometers, body lotion, rash cream, bottles
Diapers (size 5&6), pull-ups (2t & 3t) and wipes
Feminine products (tampons and pads)
Deodorant
First aid kits
Microfiber rags
Bleach
Laundry detergent pods
Cereal
Boxed macaroni and cheese
Cooking Oil
Pasta sauce
Items We Do NOT Accept
Clothing with holes, stains, rips, broken zippers, missing buttons, pilling, etc.
Clothing that smells like cigarette smoke
Clothing with derogatory language or promoting sex, alcohol, or drugs
Worn out, damaged or dirty shoes, purses or accessories
Outdated clothing, lingerie or swimsuits
Used socks or underwear
It would be extremely helpful if you could sort the donation items by category and size. Please see the categories below.
Clothing
Infant and toddler (0-5t)
Children/teens (6-18)
Woman’s/Men’s casual
Woman’s/Men’s professional
New socks and underwear
Shoes
Infant and toddler
Children and teens
Woman’s causal
Men’s casual
Men’s professional
Household Items we do not accept:
Stained, Torn or Broken Furniture
Air Conditioning Units/ Heating Units
Doors
Light Bulbs
Magazines
Stained Mattresses/ Box Springs
Carpet/ Padding
Electronics with Broken or Cracked Screens
Pianos/ Organs
Conference Tables
Flammable Items
Pool Tables
Countertops
Construction Material
Sinks
Copiers
Swing Sets
Hazardous Materials
Toilets
Broken or Strained Cribs &
Car Seats that are over 5 years old
Hot Water Heaters
Wall Units (One-Piece, Large)/Entertainment Centers
CRT TV’s (5 years or older)
Kitchen Cabinets
Wooden Desks (Large)