Looking to volunteer in the Coachella Valley?
These local nonprofits could use your help.
Is your nonprofit looking for volunteers? Email giving@desertsun.com. Entries may be edited for space.
Alzheimers Coachella Valley (ACV)
ACV is always looking for volunteers who have a heart for the people of the Coachella Valley. ACV is a small, local, hands-on nonprofit that supports our valley’s families struggling with dementia and other cognitive issues. If you are interested in assisting with social groups, hospitality, office help, support group facilitation, organizing special events or fundraising, please contact Priscilla at (760) 776-3100 or via priscilla@cvalzheimers.org.
Cathedral City Senior Center
If you ask any one of our volunteers, they’ll tell you that having the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of seniors is why they do what they do. It’s a great opportunity to make friends while also enhancing the lives of the people around you. The CCSC volunteer program is currently recruiting new volunteers in the following areas: the food bank, front desk/reception and program facilitators. For more information, con- tact Pat at (760) 321-1548 or pat@cathedralcenter.org.
Desert Paws Sanctuary
Desert Paws Sanctuary is in need of foster volunteers to help abandoned animals in the Coachella Valley. We are looking for individuals who can provide love to an animal. We provide food and other supplies while the animal is in your care. If you are interested in becoming a foster volunteer, please complete a foster application form at desertpawssanctuary.org. If you have questions, email info@desertpawssanctuary.org.
Food Now
Food Now is a community food pantry located in Desert Hot Springs. Since 1989, we have been serving the needs of the residents of Desert Hot Springs, Cathedral City, Palm Springs and surrounding areas. Our mission is to improve the quality of life for residents in the western valley by providing food assistance, community outreach and support services that strengthen families and build healthy communities. We are looking for volunteers 18+ to help package and distribute to local families. Hours are Monday-Thursday 7:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Visit thefamilyservicesofthedesert.org/volunteer.
Loving All Animals
This 501(c)(3) charity needs volunteers to help with homeless dogs at its shelter in Coachella. Volunteers transport animals to vet and grooming appointments, help in training classes and adoption events, etc. Also in need are volunteers to open their hearts and homes to foster kittens and all-size dogs. Loving All Animals pays for all veterinary costs, food, supplies and adoption assistance. Expert dog training assistance is available to shelter volunteers and foster parents. Call (760) 834-7000 for more information. To foster or volunteer at the shelter, complete and submit the volunteer application online at lovingallanimals.org. You’ll be part of many happy endings for people and pets!
Partners Against Violence
This nonprofit provides free and confidential support services to survivors of sexual assault. Volunteers are needed for the Morongo Basin and Coachella Valley. For more information, visit partnersagainstviolence.org or email volunteer@partnersav.org.
Pegasus Therapeutic Riding Center
Join our incredible team of volunteers. Whether you have experience with horses or not, your passion, empathy and commitment are what matter most. Together,
let’s make a positive impact in the lives of children and adults with special needs through equine assisted therapy. Wednesday, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays from 8:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Pegasus, located in Palm Desert off Cook Street and I-10, provides therapeutic riding to kids with disabilities. Contact Erika Battke (760) 636-3685 or info@pegasusridingacademy.org to learn more.
SafeHouse of the Desert
SafeHouse of the Desert, a 21-day emergency shelter for youth ages 11-17, is seeking individual or group volunteers that can cook with the youth, do creative writing, provide financial literacy workshops, music groups (to teach them how to play an instrument), video production, ASL and any life skill activity that would be beneficial to a young teen. Health groups, which incorporate fitness, such as a workout group, sport activities, mediation and yoga would also be very helpful. In order to volunteer, you must be 21+, pass a background check (which is paid by the volunteer) and also have an up-to-date TB test. Contact Catalina Garcia at cgarcia@operationsafehouse.org or call (760) 343-3211.
For more volunteer opportunities in the Coachella Valley, visit desertsun.com/life/desert-scene.