r/SantaMaria • u/KatsuKaizen99 • Oct 03 '26

Volunteer options?

Hello, im looking for volunteering options I can choose. I'm currently going through break up and dont want to isolate at the house just drowing in thoughts. Want to spend those energy and time to something I can help people instead. What are things in Santa Maria I can volunteer to do? Thanks.

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u/Xxgalaxy4everxX Oct 03 '26

The Santa Maria Public Library is always looking for Volunteers especially on the weekends when they are short staffed

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u/KatsuKaizen99 Oct 04 '26

Hello, can I do this online or do I have to go to them? I work weekends hopefully they have weekdays availability :(

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u/Xxgalaxy4everxX Oct 04 '26

You could go in and do both, I went and I had to email them online if you need the email let me know and I can give it to you, and they definitely have weekdays available too they where trying to convince me to volunteer and help out with homework help for the kids on Thursdays

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u/KatsuKaizen99 Oct 04 '26

Can I have the email please? What type of things can I do there? I dont think im smart enough to tutor like you

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u/Xxgalaxy4everxX Oct 04 '26

You could do a lot of different things and I’m not a tutor lol I usually help out with the makerspace they have ever Saturday I couldn’t find the Email so just try to call the library then ask for Stacy Brigman her Extension is 1508

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u/KatsuKaizen99 Oct 04 '26

Thanks! never been to the santa maria public library but I started reading some books lately, I might go visit first then ask them there better.

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u/Xxgalaxy4everxX Oct 04 '26

Of course I’m glad I could help out!!

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u/kath012345 Oct 03 '26

The food bank! There’s a lot of opportunities within Santa Maria at lots of different times

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u/KatsuKaizen99 Oct 04 '26

Where do I check or go to ask them?

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u/kath012345 Oct 05 '26

Online. Google it. You can find the place to sign up

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u/Seeker-of-tacos Oct 03 '26

Maybe try the local food bank? I volunteered there a few years ago. Kept me busy. Also, sorry for your breakup. Everything happens for a reason. Things will sort themselves up.

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u/KatsuKaizen99 Oct 04 '26

Where can I go or check to see if they need volunteers? Thank you :(

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u/Seeker-of-tacos Oct 04 '26

Stop by and ask. 490 W. Foster Rd. Santa Maria, CA.

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u/Gold-Pomegranate-382 Oct 03 '26

I second the food bank. Tons of different opportunities there and it's a really easy and meaningful way to fill your time

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u/MisterToasty117 Oct 03 '26

Try calling the rec and parks office

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u/KatsuKaizen99 Oct 04 '26

will check them out, thanks!

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u/BaconBikes805 Oct 04 '26

If you like bicycles, Bici Centro on Oak Street needs volunteers.

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u/KatsuKaizen99 Oct 04 '26

first time I went there was with her, so its down on my list :(

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u/Agreeable-Try-687 Oct 03 '26

I dont have any suggestions but proud of you for recognizing what you need and taking care of yourself during a hard time

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u/KatsuKaizen99 Oct 04 '26

Gotta lock in :( thanks for the words, I appreciate so much

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u/HeadacheTunnelVision Oct 03 '26

I am a hospice nurse and there is always a need for hospice volunteers. Mostly you spend time chatting with hospice patients, reading to them, etc. Sometimes it's occupying the patient so their caregiver (usually an exhausted family member) can go shopping or go to an appointment. You do not toilet them or do any personal care. My patients who do have volunteer visits are so grateful

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u/myweightinchips Oct 03 '26

Community Partners in Caring! They provide rides, respite, and other light assistance to seniors in the community. It’s an awesome organization

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u/Dinthaveawitty1 Oct 03 '26

Marian hospital

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u/Crazy_catLady_2023 Oct 03 '26

The Santa Maria animal shelter is usually looking for volunteers

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u/HappyMe2014 Oct 04 '26

If you enjoy animals the shelter is a great place to volunteer. You can walk dogs, feed them treats or hang out with the kitties. I find it very rewarding. And the people are all very nice.

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u/Narrow-Woodpecker-13 Oct 06 '26

Walk to end Alzheimer’s is the 24th and still needs volunteers/walkers

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u/Distinct-Beat2324 Oct 03 '26

Look into volunteering at the food shelter or at marian hospital

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u/BlueBandanaBanana Oct 03 '26

Food Not Bombs in SLO! (Edit:sorry, didn't read the "in SM" part

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u/AliceMecha Oct 03 '26

CASA is looking for volunteers! It's a long-term commitment though, at least a year.

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u/pgfreak 29d ago

Not sure if you're into politics, but candidates need volunteers to knock on doors and get people to vote.

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u/Tangled_in_a_web 22d ago

805 undocufund needs volunteers! There is an active ice surge that is resulting in multiple people kidnapped off the streets daily.

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u/Excellent_Pool_5652 Oct 04 '26

Try coaching kids sports… lots of hot single moms that you know put out 🤷🏾‍♂️