Volunteer

Thank you for your interest in becoming a CHW volunteer!

Volunteer with us

Have a lasting impact on our residents by volunteering at one of our communities

We offer volunteer opportunities for individuals, families, and businesses at CHW communities in San Diego County and Los Angeles County. Share your passion and skills today. Individual volunteers can help with tutoring, food distribution, and resident events. If your organization is looking for a group volunteer opportunity, our monthly family nights throughout San Diego County are a great way to get involved! Can’t volunteer, but want to give back? We gladly accept in-kind donations that support our programs.

Complete Volunteer Application

Ongoing Volunteer Opportunities

Study Stars After School Program 

  • Tutor CHW’s Study Stars program virtually for K-8th grade youth to improve elementary school literacy. Volunteers support homework help, read-alouds, and arts enrichment activities. 
  • Shifts are generally Monday through Thursday between 3pm to 6pm, with a requirement of 1-3 hours weekly for a minimum of 3 months. We will work with you to create a volunteer schedule that works for you.

Health/Wellness/Event Support Volunteers  

  • Volunteers support with food distribution and/or resident events such as workshops, family nights, etc. 
  • Hours vary

One-Time Volunteer Opportunities 

  • Group- or Organization-Led Family Night 
  • If your organization is looking for a group volunteer opportunity, our monthly family nights throughout San Diego County are a great way to get involved! Please contact us to sign up. 

Can’t Volunteer, But Want to Give Back?

We gladly accept in-kind donations that support our programs. You can host a book drive or donate school supplies, snacks or other items to our Community Centers.

Questions about volunteering with us? Please contact our volunteer coordinator at volunteer@chworks.org or use the contact form on the Contact Us page to submit a question. 

Volunteer Application Process

Thank you for showing interest in volunteering at Community HousingWorks! Below is a short checklist all applicants should complete in order to become a volunteer.

  • Step 1: Complete the CHW Volunteer Application Form
  • Step 2: Complete a Background Check - All volunteers age 18+ are required to complete one. Cost is covered by CHW for individual volunteers and typically takes 1-3 business days.
  • Step 3: Clearance - After both steps above are completed, you will receive an email from our team stating you are cleared to begin volunteering. Please refer any questions to volunteer@chworks.org.