Welcome to the Santa Paula Volunteer Page!
Thank you for your interest in volunteering!
Please check out some Volunteer opportunities below and fill out an application form in the top right corner!
I would like to volunteer
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Take a look at some of our Volunteer Opportunities!
Santa Paula Beautiful Day
Volunteer Activities can include:
-painting
-trash clean up
-repairs
and so much more!
T-Shirts and lunch are provided!
Adopt - A - Park!
Is there a park in your community that can use some attention?
Adopt it and keep it looking great for all to enjoy!
Contact Volunteer Coordinator: 805-933-4226 ext 356 / RBELL@SPCITY.ORG
Home-Delivered Meal Program
The "Home-Delivered Meal" Program is maintained through the Ventura County Area Agency on Aging and the California Department of Aging to provide warm and fresh meals to home-bound senior citizens.
As a Home Delivered Meal Driver, you would drive to deliver meals to home-bound seniors.
The program provides meals Monday - Friday, however it is not required that one driver drive every day. Shifts are 11:00 am - 1:00 pm.
Proof of insurance, vehicle registration and a valid driver's license are required.
Mileage reimbursement is available.
Applicants must complete a Live Scan (no cost to the applicant).
Senior Center - Congregate Meal Site Kitchen Help
The Senior Nutrition Program provides Santa Paula Seniors with fresh and warm meals Monday - Friday known as "Congregate" and "Home-Delivered" meals.
Congregate meals are served, in-house, Monday - Friday 11:30am-12:30pm.
"Kitchen-Help" would be assisting our cooks in the kitchen with things such as checking in members of the community receiving meals, washing dishes, preparing the dining room and more.
(This role DOES NOT include food-handling)
Special Event Help
Special Event Help can be any City Special Event.
The following are examples of events that can be volunteer opportunities:
- Easter Event
-Halloween Event
-Christmas Festivities
-Labor Day Parade
Duties for these events can include, but are not limited to:
-set up
-tear down
-booth or activity
-clean up
City Corps - Youth Volunteering
City Corps is an organization designed to give youth volunteer and work experience while learning valuable skills and serving their community. Youth learn the value of caring for their town while gaining valuable team-based work experience. Santa Paula City Corps serves youth ages 12-25. Ages 12-16 Volunteering only.
Adopt - A - Place!
| Activity | Shifts | Start | End | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adopt - A - Park! | 1 | |||
Santa Paula Proud
| Activity | Shifts | Start | End | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Farmworker's Monument | 1 | |||
Senior Center
Various Activities involving the Santa Paula Senior Center.
| Activity | Shifts | Start | End | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen Help - Senior Center | 1 | |||
| Senior Center - Various Volunteering | 1 | |||
Mission Statement
Santa Paula Proud is about being the change you want to see in your community. Whether you’re serving hot meals to a senior, mentoring a youth, or helping beautify one of our parks or historic downtown, Santa Paula Proud is rooted in building community, caring for others, and taking pride in our shared public spaces.
Our community thrives because of dedicated volunteers who contribute their time and talents to events, programs, and activities throughout the year. Simply put, many of these efforts would not be possible without you.
Thank you for your interest in volunteering with us. Below, you’ll find a list of current volunteer opportunities, including duties, requirements, and expectations for each role. If you’re interested in serving in an area not listed, we encourage you to reach out — we’d love to connect with you.
Your time is valuable, and we are committed to matching you with opportunities that align with your interests and goals. To get started, please complete the Volunteer Form below. To ensure we properly recognize and document your service, we ask that you complete a volunteer time log after each shift. For special one-time events, a group time log will be provided. All time logs should be submitted to the staff member overseeing your assignment.
We look forward to working alongside you to keep Santa Paula proud!
