Opportunities From: WISEPlace

Volunteer: Professional Facilities Maintenance

Do you have maintenance skills and a passion for helping non-profit organizations like WISEPlace?

You can become a volunteer for WISEPlace's professional facilities maintenance needs today! As a part of WISEPlace's professional facilities maintenance, you would make a critical difference for the people we serve by helping us maintain safe, beautiful, and welcoming spaces!

If this sounds like a volunteer opportunity that you're interested in, please contact volunteers@wiseplace.org with 3-5 dates and times that would work best to schedule a 30-minute volunteer orientation. We appreciate your interest and hope to see you in a volunteer orientation soon!

Program: General Volunteering

Do you have maintenance skills and a passion for helping non-profit organizations like WISEPlace?

You can become a volunteer for WISEPlace's professional facilities maintenance needs today! As a part of WISEPlace's professional facilities maintenance, you would make a critical difference for the people we serve by helping us maintain safe, beautiful, and welcoming spaces!

If this sounds like a volunteer opportunity that you're interested in, please contact volunteers@wiseplace.org with 3-5 dates and times that would work best to schedule a 30-minute volunteer orientation. We appreciate your interest and hope to see you in a volunteer orientation soon!

Program: General Volunteering

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Flexible

Zip Code: 92705

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Meal Driver or Food Pantry Pickup and Delivery

Do you have a valid driver's license and want to help those we serve at WISEPlace improve their health and wellness by transporting groceries and home cooked meals?

You can become a Meal/Food Pantry Driver at WISEPlace today! Our Meal/Food Pantry Drivers make a BIG impact at WISEPlace, as they help us provide daily meals to those we serve. This volunteer opportunity includes:

Picking up prepared meals or groceries and delivering them to designated locations (these locations will be shared with you after the completion of a Volunteer Orientation)

If this sounds like a volunteer opportunity that you're interested in, please contact volunteers@wiseplace.org with 3-5 dates and times that would work best to schedule a 30-minute volunteer orientation. We appreciate your interest and hope to see you in a volunteer orientation soon!

Program: General Volunteering

Do you have a valid driver's license and want to help those we serve at WISEPlace improve their health and wellness by transporting groceries and home cooked meals?

You can become a Meal/Food Pantry Driver at WISEPlace today! Our Meal/Food Pantry Drivers make a BIG impact at WISEPlace, as they help us provide daily meals to those we serve. This volunteer opportunity includes:

Picking up prepared meals or groceries and delivering them to designated locations (these locations will be shared with you after the completion of a Volunteer Orientation)

If this sounds like a volunteer opportunity that you're interested in, please contact volunteers@wiseplace.org with 3-5 dates and times that would work best to schedule a 30-minute volunteer orientation. We appreciate your interest and hope to see you in a volunteer orientation soon!

Program: General Volunteering

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Flexible

Zip Code: 92705

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: In-Kind Donation Drive

Do you want to help those we serve at WISEPlace by donating goods?

Then you can register for an In-Kind Donation Drive for WISEPlace today! If you're interested in donating to WISEPlace, please email eliz@wiseplace.org with the following information:

What is being donated? What condition is the donation in? (Note: WISEPlace does not accept any used clothing/bedding donations)Would you be able to drop the donation off in Santa Ana, CA? If not, then where is the pick up location?What days and times would work for a donation drop off/pick up?Would you be available for a 30-minute Volunteer Orientation to learn more about WISEPlace?

If this sounds like a volunteer opportunity that you'd be interested in, please contact eliz@wiseplace.org with the above information. Thank you so much for thinking of WISEPlace for your donation. We will reach out soon; have a good day!

Program: General Volunteering

Do you want to help those we serve at WISEPlace by donating goods?

Then you can register for an In-Kind Donation Drive for WISEPlace today! If you're interested in donating to WISEPlace, please email eliz@wiseplace.org with the following information:

What is being donated? What condition is the donation in? (Note: WISEPlace does not accept any used clothing/bedding donations)Would you be able to drop the donation off in Santa Ana, CA? If not, then where is the pick up location?What days and times would work for a donation drop off/pick up?Would you be available for a 30-minute Volunteer Orientation to learn more about WISEPlace?

If this sounds like a volunteer opportunity that you'd be interested in, please contact eliz@wiseplace.org with the above information. Thank you so much for thinking of WISEPlace for your donation. We will reach out soon; have a good day!

Program: General Volunteering

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Flexible

Zip Code: 92705

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Don't see what you're looking for or have your own idea?

WISEPlace always has the space for new volunteers and new ideas! Please let us know if you are looking for a volunteer opportunity that is not listed on here, and let's have a conversation about what opportunities may be a good fit for you or your group.

Contact eliz@wiseplace.org with new volunteer opportunity ideas for yourself or your group. We look forward to connecting with you!

Program: General Volunteering

WISEPlace always has the space for new volunteers and new ideas! Please let us know if you are looking for a volunteer opportunity that is not listed on here, and let's have a conversation about what opportunities may be a good fit for you or your group.

Contact eliz@wiseplace.org with new volunteer opportunity ideas for yourself or your group. We look forward to connecting with you!

Program: General Volunteering

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Flexible

Zip Code: 92705

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Volunteer Team Leader - Tuesday Night Dinners


Do you want to build leadership skills and help the people we serve at WISEPlace?

You can become a Volunteer Team Leader at WISEPlace today! Build your leadership and interpersonal communication skills when you lead a team of other volunteers at our weekly Tuesday Night Dinners! As a Volunteer Team Leader for these dinners, you will:

Greet meal providers when they arriveHelp the meal providers get set up for the dinnerGet the name and email/phone number of each of the volunteers that are there to help with the dinnerTake attendance of which residents attend the weekly dinnersTake some AMAZING photos of our meal provider volunteers and the residents enjoying the delicious food!Help the meal providers clean up after dinner

If this sounds like a volunteer opportunity that you're interested in, please contact volunteers@wiseplace.org with 3-5 dates and times that work best for you to attend a 30-45 minute volunteer orientation. We appreciate your interest in volunteering at WISEPlace and we hope to see you in a volunteer orientation soon! 

Program: General Volunteering


Do you want to build leadership skills and help the people we serve at WISEPlace?

You can become a Volunteer Team Leader at WISEPlace today! Build your leadership and interpersonal communication skills when you lead a team of other volunteers at our weekly Tuesday Night Dinners! As a Volunteer Team Leader for these dinners, you will:

Greet meal providers when they arriveHelp the meal providers get set up for the dinnerGet the name and email/phone number of each of the volunteers that are there to help with the dinnerTake attendance of which residents attend the weekly dinnersTake some AMAZING photos of our meal provider volunteers and the residents enjoying the delicious food!Help the meal providers clean up after dinner

If this sounds like a volunteer opportunity that you're interested in, please contact volunteers@wiseplace.org with 3-5 dates and times that work best for you to attend a 30-45 minute volunteer orientation. We appreciate your interest in volunteering at WISEPlace and we hope to see you in a volunteer orientation soon! 

Program: General Volunteering

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Flexible

Zip Code: 92705

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Volunteer Team Leader - Thursday Night Dinners


Do you want to build leadership skills and help the people we serve at WISEPlace?

You can become a Volunteer Team Leader at WISEPlace today! Build your leadership and interpersonal communication skills when you lead a team of other volunteers at our monthly Thursday Night Dinners! As a Volunteer Team Leader for these dinners, you will:

Greet meal providers when they arriveHelp the meal providers get set up for the dinnerGet the name and email/phone number of each of the volunteers that are there to help with the dinnerTake attendance of which residents attend the monthly dinnersTake some AMAZING photos of our meal provider volunteers and the residents enjoying the delicious food!Help the meal providers clean up after dinner

If this sounds like a volunteer opportunity that you're interested in, please contact volunteers@wiseplace.org with 3-5 dates and times that work best for you to attend a 30-45 minute volunteer orientation. We appreciate your interest in volunteering at WISEPlace and we hope to see you in a volunteer orientation soon! 

Program: General Volunteering


Do you want to build leadership skills and help the people we serve at WISEPlace?

You can become a Volunteer Team Leader at WISEPlace today! Build your leadership and interpersonal communication skills when you lead a team of other volunteers at our monthly Thursday Night Dinners! As a Volunteer Team Leader for these dinners, you will:

Greet meal providers when they arriveHelp the meal providers get set up for the dinnerGet the name and email/phone number of each of the volunteers that are there to help with the dinnerTake attendance of which residents attend the monthly dinnersTake some AMAZING photos of our meal provider volunteers and the residents enjoying the delicious food!Help the meal providers clean up after dinner

If this sounds like a volunteer opportunity that you're interested in, please contact volunteers@wiseplace.org with 3-5 dates and times that work best for you to attend a 30-45 minute volunteer orientation. We appreciate your interest in volunteering at WISEPlace and we hope to see you in a volunteer orientation soon! 

Program: General Volunteering

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Flexible

Zip Code: 92705

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Volunteer Team Leader - Farmer's Market

Do you want to build your leadership skills and help those we serve at WISEPlace gain access to fresh, healthy produce and improve their nutritional knowledge?

You can become our Volunteer Team Leader for our twice-monthly Farmer's Markets on the 2nd and 4th Mondays each month! This opportunity is 14 hours per month, and involves:

Greeting the produce driver that's delivering produce on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of the monthPicking up fresh produce from Tanaka Farms in Irvine at 9am as neededGreeting and leading other volunteers for the Farmer's MarketDropping off and setting up the produce in the Community RoomTracking resident attendance and help them "shop" the produceCleaning up after the Farmer's Markets - wipe down tables, clean and put away any utensilsGather all excess produce after the Farmer's Market and put it in the fridge downstairs
MUST BE ABLE TO BE ABLE TO LIFT AND CARRY UP TO 25 LBS

If this sounds like a volunteer opportunity that you're interested in, please contact volunteers@wiseplace.org to schedule a volunteer orientation. Please include your availability for a 30-minute virtual volunteer orientation. We look forward to scheduling a volunteer orientation with you to provide more details.

Program: General Volunteering

Do you want to build your leadership skills and help those we serve at WISEPlace gain access to fresh, healthy produce and improve their nutritional knowledge?

You can become our Volunteer Team Leader for our twice-monthly Farmer's Markets on the 2nd and 4th Mondays each month! This opportunity is 14 hours per month, and involves:

Greeting the produce driver that's delivering produce on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of the monthPicking up fresh produce from Tanaka Farms in Irvine at 9am as neededGreeting and leading other volunteers for the Farmer's MarketDropping off and setting up the produce in the Community RoomTracking resident attendance and help them "shop" the produceCleaning up after the Farmer's Markets - wipe down tables, clean and put away any utensilsGather all excess produce after the Farmer's Market and put it in the fridge downstairs
MUST BE ABLE TO BE ABLE TO LIFT AND CARRY UP TO 25 LBS

If this sounds like a volunteer opportunity that you're interested in, please contact volunteers@wiseplace.org to schedule a volunteer orientation. Please include your availability for a 30-minute virtual volunteer orientation. We look forward to scheduling a volunteer orientation with you to provide more details.

Program: General Volunteering

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Flexible

Zip Code: 92705

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Volunteer Team Leader - Shelter Restocking (Thursdays)

Do you have an eye for organization and want to help those we serve at WISEPlace?

You can become a Volunteer Team Leader to restock one of our shelters on Thursdays! Our Restocking VTL is vital for maintaining the cleanliness, organization, and safety in our shelter space. This role is at a CONFIDENTIAL address, so there may be additional screening steps that need to be completed. This role involves:

Inventorying items in our shelter storageKeeping track of how many items come in and go out of the storage spaceRestocking essentials that are running low in the shelter (ex. toilet paper, utensils)Throwing out any old food from the communal fridge/freezerTaking out the trash to the proper bins (organics, trash, recycling) and pulling the bins to the curb for trash dayDisinfecting the counters, fridge interior and exterior, and the dining room tableInforming the shelter director when anything is running low in the storage area

If this volunteer opportunity interests you, please reach out to volunteers@wiseplace.org with 3-5 dates that work for you to attend a 30-45 minute volunteer orientation. We thank you for your interest in volunteering for WISEPlace, and hope to see you at a volunteer orientation soon!

Program: General Volunteering

Do you have an eye for organization and want to help those we serve at WISEPlace?

You can become a Volunteer Team Leader to restock one of our shelters on Thursdays! Our Restocking VTL is vital for maintaining the cleanliness, organization, and safety in our shelter space. This role is at a CONFIDENTIAL address, so there may be additional screening steps that need to be completed. This role involves:

Inventorying items in our shelter storageKeeping track of how many items come in and go out of the storage spaceRestocking essentials that are running low in the shelter (ex. toilet paper, utensils)Throwing out any old food from the communal fridge/freezerTaking out the trash to the proper bins (organics, trash, recycling) and pulling the bins to the curb for trash dayDisinfecting the counters, fridge interior and exterior, and the dining room tableInforming the shelter director when anything is running low in the storage area

If this volunteer opportunity interests you, please reach out to volunteers@wiseplace.org with 3-5 dates that work for you to attend a 30-45 minute volunteer orientation. We thank you for your interest in volunteering for WISEPlace, and hope to see you at a volunteer orientation soon!

Program: General Volunteering

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Flexible

Zip Code: 92705

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Volunteer Team Leader - Saturday Workshops

Do you want to build leadership skills and help the people we serve at WISEPlace?

You can become a Volunteer Team Leader for Saturday Workshops at WISEPlace today! Further develop your leadership and interpersonal communication skills when you lead a team of other volunteers through weekly Saturday workshops to build skills in finance, employment, mental well-being, and more! This volunteer opportunity will involve:

Gathering and setting up all relevant workshop materialsGreeting and signing in other volunteers and the workshop attendeesTaking social media-ready photos of Workshop Leaders, other volunteers, and participants (with permission)Completing all post-workshop tasks (reporting participant attendance and feedback to the Volunteer Engagement Coordinator, and uploading pictures for each workshop)Locking everything up after the workshops end for the day

If this sounds like a volunteer opportunity that you're interested in, please contact volunteers@wiseplace.org with 3-5 dates and times that would work best to schedule a 45-minute volunteer orientation. We appreciate your interest and hope to see you in a volunteer orientation soon!

Program: General Volunteering

Do you want to build leadership skills and help the people we serve at WISEPlace?

You can become a Volunteer Team Leader for Saturday Workshops at WISEPlace today! Further develop your leadership and interpersonal communication skills when you lead a team of other volunteers through weekly Saturday workshops to build skills in finance, employment, mental well-being, and more! This volunteer opportunity will involve:

Gathering and setting up all relevant workshop materialsGreeting and signing in other volunteers and the workshop attendeesTaking social media-ready photos of Workshop Leaders, other volunteers, and participants (with permission)Completing all post-workshop tasks (reporting participant attendance and feedback to the Volunteer Engagement Coordinator, and uploading pictures for each workshop)Locking everything up after the workshops end for the day

If this sounds like a volunteer opportunity that you're interested in, please contact volunteers@wiseplace.org with 3-5 dates and times that would work best to schedule a 45-minute volunteer orientation. We appreciate your interest and hope to see you in a volunteer orientation soon!

Program: General Volunteering

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Flexible

Zip Code: 92780

Allow Groups: No