Career Services

Make a difference in your community! SDSU students, faculty and staff are involved in a multitude of organizations as volunteers. They help build better communities, mentor children and youth, and provide a wide range of services that might otherwise go undone.

There are many reasons to volunteer - to gain job experience, to meet new people, to share your skills and experience, or simply because it feels good.

The following organizations are listing volunteer opportunities. There are also many ways for your department or club to participate, too. Please click on their links to review the opportunities and, if interested, contact the organization directly.

Hot Opportunities

San Diego Blood Bank

Olive Crest Homes & Services for Abused Children

Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, San Diego Chapter
9820 Willow Creek Road, Ste. 245
San Diego, CA 92131
Phone 858-578-2945
Fax 858-578-2865
Email: san-diego@cff.org
We have many events throughout the year that raise money for CF research. Helping out at an event could include setting up, tearing down, or assisting in multiple ways during the event. Our events range from walk/runs to golf tournaments to black tie dinner/auctions.

SDSU Volunteer Opportunities

SDSU Talent Search and Upward Bound Programs - With assistance from interested SDSU students, our Talent Search and Upward Bound Programs attempt to make a difference to low-income, potential first-generation college, under-represented students.
Specifically, middle school and high school students in the San Diego City and in the Sweetwater School districts are able to receive mentoring and/or tutoring from SDSU students wanting to engage in community involvement.
Earn 3 units of credit, valuable skills, and field experience in a middle or high school classroom environment!

KPBS - A Broadcast Service of SDSU

City Heights Community Development Corporation

Local Volunteer Opportunities

City of San Diego

Volunteer San Diego

Other Volunteer Opportunities

Links to volunteer sites

Looking for Volunteers?

If your organization is interested in listing your volunteer opportunities in the SDSU Career Services database, or in adding a link to this page, please phone 619-594-2364 or go to http://employer.sdsu.edu.

Resources on Volunteering

University Volunteers - California State University (CSU) Manual (MS Word doc)

CSU Volunteer Identification Form (MS Word doc)
All CSU volunteers and adjunct faculty must complete the CSU Volunteer Identification form with signed approval by department chair/supervisor.

Center for Community-Based Service Learning
The center serves as a central location on campus for students, their clubs, faculty and staff to plan and implement community projects. It offers resources and services to aid students in connecting with classes and community partners.