At Lifeline Community Services we give youth and families the tools they need to solve their own problems and become self-reliant. We couldn't do that without the partnering with organizations like yours. Please consider joining us at any of the upcoming or regularly scheduled group volunteer opportunities. Depending on the project or event, we can accommodate small groups of 4 or as large as 20. We work with church groups, student groups, corporate groups, and families. Contact us at volunteer@nclifeline.org for inquiries.
Sign up with your group to volunteer at one of our upcoming events!
STEM Days at La Casita: Last Friday of the month, 3:00pm-5:00pm
La Casita is set up as an early intervention program for at-risk youth and provides services for (on average) 30 children ages 6 to 12 on a daily basis. The site is a safe space for children to go to when released from school. On the last Friday of the month, we have pre-planned, scheduled STEM related activities and labs perfect for curious minded volunteers to do with the kids. We provide the instructions and supplies; you provide the creativity and guidance! This project is best suited for small volunteer groups to sponsor together, please sign up ONLY as part of a team. (Up to 16 volunteers) (Oceanside, CA) Sign up here! https://nclifeline.galaxydigital.com/need/detail/?need_id=742116
Bi-Monthly Day of Cleaning at the DIC: 3rd Thursday of the odd months, 2:30-4:30pm
The LifeSpring Drop in Center is a safe, non-judgmental, and welcoming space for youth and young adult’s ages 16-27 years of age who are experiencing homelessness or who are at-risk of homelessness. On a bi-monthly basis, we aim to do some much-needed cleaning and organizing to keep the center in tip-top shape! This time is set aside specifically to organize and clean out the kitchen, supply rooms, closets, back yard, and anything can accumulate clutter and dirt! This will help improve productivity and set the right tone and environment for all the clients and staff that stop by every day. This project is best suited for small volunteer groups to sponsor together, please sign up ONLY as part of a team. (12 to 16 volunteers)(Vista, CA) Sign up here! https://nclifeline.galaxydigital.com/need/detail/?need_id=772453
Thanksgiving-in-a-Box: November 2024
Every year, Lifeline partners with North Coast Church to provide some of our clients with all the elements necessary for preparing a Family Thanksgiving Dinner. Donors provide the food, allowing the families “to gather ‘round the stovetop”, preparing their Thanksgiving meal together. Volunteers are needed to help with receiving donations from donors and distributing donations to staff for delivery to clients. (Up to 4 volunteers; shifts available) (Vista, CA) Sign up here! https://nclifeline.galaxydigital.com/need/detail/?need_id=742075
Thanksgiving Meals To-Go for LifeSpring Clients: November 2024
LifeSpring program provides transitional housing and intensive services for young adults age 18-24 as they make the move from foster living to full independence. For many of these clients, this will be their first Thanksgiving in their own apartment living on their own. Donors and volunteers are needed to put together To-Go meals for clients to pick up the day before Thanksgiving. Choose from one of the following:
Sponsor the Meals ($500): donate money to cover the cost of pre-cooked meals from a local restaurant. Donate here: https://lifelinecs.org/holidaymeals
Volunteer: Spend time breaking down and allocating appropriate portion sizes based on family size and distribute to clients. Details: approximately 45-50 meals needed, family sizes vary from 1-4 persons. Sign up here! https://nclifeline.galaxydigital.com/need/detail/?need_id=827148
Adopt-A-Family Prep Day: December 2024
Adopt-A-Family is a holiday giving program designed to help low-income families who are Lifeline clients celebrate the holiday season by connecting them with local businesses, organizations, and individuals who “adopt” them. The season culminates with our annual "Drop-off Party" where donors/sponsors drop off all the gifts they've purchased for the families at our Vista location, where families will pick up later. The day is full of activities, food, and merriment! We need volunteers to assist in prepping our room for the event. This includes setting up tables and chairs for kids crafts, food and drinks, a photo station with Santa, and Holiday decorations all around! (Up to 10 volunteers) (Vista, CA) Sign up here! https://nclifeline.galaxydigital.com/need/detail/?need_id=858168
Adopt-A-Family Donation Processing and Drop-off Party: December 2024
Adopt-A-Family is a holiday giving program designed to help low-income families who are Lifeline clients celebrate the holiday season by connecting them with local businesses, organizations, and individuals who "adopt" them. We are looking for volunteers who can help with receiving donations from donors and distributing donations to staff for delivery to clients. Feel free to sign up with friends and groups! (Shifts available throughout the week of December 4- December 7, with the biggest need on Saturday, December 7, 2024)(Vista, CA) Sign up here! https://nclifeline.galaxydigital.com/need/detail/?need_id=546142
Holiday Meals To-Go for LifeSpring Clients: December 2024
LifeSpring program provides transitional housing and intensive services for young adults age 18-24 as they make the move from foster living to full independence. For many of these clients, this will be their first holiday season in their own apartment living on their own. Donors and volunteers are needed to put together To-Go meals for clients to pick up the a few days before Christmas. Choose from one of the following:
Sponsor the Meals ($500): donate money to cover the cost of pre-cooked meals from a local restaurant. Donate here: https://lifelinecs.org/holidaymeals
Volunteer: Spend time breaking down and allocating appropriate portion sizes based on family size and distribute to clients. Details: approximately 45-50 meals needed, family sizes vary from 1-4 persons. Sign up here! https://nclifeline.galaxydigital.com/need/detail/?need_id=858562
Fiesta Navideña at La Casita: December 2024
La Casita after school program is an early intervention program for at-risk youth and provides services for (on average) 30 children ages 6 to 12 on a daily basis. The site allows for a safe space for children to go to when released from school. This year, Lifeline staff and volunteers will host a traditional, Mexican holiday family dinner for the children and their families. This is a nice way to celebrate the hard work of the kids and their loved ones by serving them a holiday meal, along with other festive activities.
Sponsor the Meals ($500): donate money to cover the cost of pre-cooked meals from a local restaurant. Donate here: https://lifelinecs.org/holidaymeals
Volunteer: Come together to help set up the room, decorate the Christmas tree, lead arts and crafts, serve the holiday meal, and sit and mingle with the families. It will be a festive time for all, celebrating ths holiday season. Sign up here: https://nclifeline.galaxydigital.com/need/detail/?need_id=1010642
La Casita is set up as an early intervention program for at-risk youth and provides services for (on average) 30 children ages 6 to 12 on a daily basis. The site is a safe space for children to go to when released from school. On the last Friday of the month, we have pre-planned, scheduled STEM related activities and labs perfect for curious minded volunteers to do with the kids. We provide the instructions and supplies; you provide the creativity and guidance! This project is best suited for small volunteer groups to sponsor together, please sign up ONLY as part of a team. (Up to 16 volunteers) (Oceanside, CA) Sign up here! https://nclifeline.galaxydigital.com/need/detail/?need_id=742116
Bi-Monthly Day of Cleaning at the DIC: 3rd Thursday of the odd months, 2:30-4:30pm
The LifeSpring Drop in Center is a safe, non-judgmental, and welcoming space for youth and young adult’s ages 16-27 years of age who are experiencing homelessness or who are at-risk of homelessness. On a bi-monthly basis, we aim to do some much-needed cleaning and organizing to keep the center in tip-top shape! This time is set aside specifically to organize and clean out the kitchen, supply rooms, closets, back yard, and anything can accumulate clutter and dirt! This will help improve productivity and set the right tone and environment for all the clients and staff that stop by every day. This project is best suited for small volunteer groups to sponsor together, please sign up ONLY as part of a team. (12 to 16 volunteers)(Vista, CA) Sign up here! https://nclifeline.galaxydigital.com/need/detail/?need_id=772453
Thanksgiving-in-a-Box: November 2024
Every year, Lifeline partners with North Coast Church to provide some of our clients with all the elements necessary for preparing a Family Thanksgiving Dinner. Donors provide the food, allowing the families “to gather ‘round the stovetop”, preparing their Thanksgiving meal together. Volunteers are needed to help with receiving donations from donors and distributing donations to staff for delivery to clients. (Up to 4 volunteers; shifts available) (Vista, CA) Sign up here! https://nclifeline.galaxydigital.com/need/detail/?need_id=742075
Thanksgiving Meals To-Go for LifeSpring Clients: November 2024
LifeSpring program provides transitional housing and intensive services for young adults age 18-24 as they make the move from foster living to full independence. For many of these clients, this will be their first Thanksgiving in their own apartment living on their own. Donors and volunteers are needed to put together To-Go meals for clients to pick up the day before Thanksgiving. Choose from one of the following:
Sponsor the Meals ($500): donate money to cover the cost of pre-cooked meals from a local restaurant. Donate here: https://lifelinecs.org/holidaymeals
Volunteer: Spend time breaking down and allocating appropriate portion sizes based on family size and distribute to clients. Details: approximately 45-50 meals needed, family sizes vary from 1-4 persons. Sign up here! https://nclifeline.galaxydigital.com/need/detail/?need_id=827148
Adopt-A-Family Prep Day: December 2024
Adopt-A-Family is a holiday giving program designed to help low-income families who are Lifeline clients celebrate the holiday season by connecting them with local businesses, organizations, and individuals who “adopt” them. The season culminates with our annual "Drop-off Party" where donors/sponsors drop off all the gifts they've purchased for the families at our Vista location, where families will pick up later. The day is full of activities, food, and merriment! We need volunteers to assist in prepping our room for the event. This includes setting up tables and chairs for kids crafts, food and drinks, a photo station with Santa, and Holiday decorations all around! (Up to 10 volunteers) (Vista, CA) Sign up here! https://nclifeline.galaxydigital.com/need/detail/?need_id=858168
Adopt-A-Family Donation Processing and Drop-off Party: December 2024
Adopt-A-Family is a holiday giving program designed to help low-income families who are Lifeline clients celebrate the holiday season by connecting them with local businesses, organizations, and individuals who "adopt" them. We are looking for volunteers who can help with receiving donations from donors and distributing donations to staff for delivery to clients. Feel free to sign up with friends and groups! (Shifts available throughout the week of December 4- December 7, with the biggest need on Saturday, December 7, 2024)(Vista, CA) Sign up here! https://nclifeline.galaxydigital.com/need/detail/?need_id=546142
Holiday Meals To-Go for LifeSpring Clients: December 2024
LifeSpring program provides transitional housing and intensive services for young adults age 18-24 as they make the move from foster living to full independence. For many of these clients, this will be their first holiday season in their own apartment living on their own. Donors and volunteers are needed to put together To-Go meals for clients to pick up the a few days before Christmas. Choose from one of the following:
Sponsor the Meals ($500): donate money to cover the cost of pre-cooked meals from a local restaurant. Donate here: https://lifelinecs.org/holidaymeals
Volunteer: Spend time breaking down and allocating appropriate portion sizes based on family size and distribute to clients. Details: approximately 45-50 meals needed, family sizes vary from 1-4 persons. Sign up here! https://nclifeline.galaxydigital.com/need/detail/?need_id=858562
Fiesta Navideña at La Casita: December 2024
La Casita after school program is an early intervention program for at-risk youth and provides services for (on average) 30 children ages 6 to 12 on a daily basis. The site allows for a safe space for children to go to when released from school. This year, Lifeline staff and volunteers will host a traditional, Mexican holiday family dinner for the children and their families. This is a nice way to celebrate the hard work of the kids and their loved ones by serving them a holiday meal, along with other festive activities.
Sponsor the Meals ($500): donate money to cover the cost of pre-cooked meals from a local restaurant. Donate here: https://lifelinecs.org/holidaymeals
Volunteer: Come together to help set up the room, decorate the Christmas tree, lead arts and crafts, serve the holiday meal, and sit and mingle with the families. It will be a festive time for all, celebrating ths holiday season. Sign up here: https://nclifeline.galaxydigital.com/need/detail/?need_id=1010642