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35+ volunteer opportunities in Sacramento
This list of volunteer opportunities in Sacramento includes everything from helping kids to distributing food to locals experiencing homelessness.
September 05, 2025 05:41 PM
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City
Snuggle + feed adoptable bunnies in Sacramento
These bunnies need a furr-ever home, and Only Sunshine Sanctuary is up for the job.
November 7, 2023
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Madeline Ewing
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Events
Halloween fun run benefits shelter dogs in Sacramento
Costume contests, raffle prizes and adoptable pups — what more could you ask for?
October 12, 2023
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Madeline Ewing
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Travel and Outdoors
Help Wildlife Care Association save baby animals
You’re more likely to find baby animals in need this summer, so be informed about how your intervention can help (or harm) local wildlife in need.
June 26, 2023
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Dayten Rose
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Sacramento offers $1 million in grants for local businesses
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June 6, 2023
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Jordan Radach
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City
Celebrate Earth Day in Sacramento
Invest in our planet via local, national, and global Earth Day initiatives.
April 5, 2023
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Emily Shea-Owen
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Events
Local volunteer opportunities for MLK Day
Honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with these local volunteer opportunities.
January 5, 2023
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
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City
The City of Sacramento will grant $1 million to help youth break into ‘green’ careers
The grant money will support local nonprofits in climate-related fields that would like to provide workforce training.
November 10, 2022
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Matt Marcure
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Metro EDGE launches program to empower young leaders in Sacramento, CA
Called EDGE BoardLink, the program holds space for young, local business leaders to serve as board members at Sacramento organizations.
October 11, 2022
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Matt Marcure
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