ways to Volunteer
Want to help families thrive in San Diego? You can make a real difference, whether you’re going solo or bringing a group along!
Join Porchlight Community Services for community events, food drives, or to support our programs. Your help means the world!
Food Rescue & Operations
Tuesday • Thursday • Saturday | 9 AM–2 PM
Help keep rescued food moving from pickup to pantry.
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Pick up and unload rescued food
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Sort, organize, and restock
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Prepare food for distribution or upcycling
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Help with market setup
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Clean and sanitize work areas
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Close and reset the space
Shifts last between 4 and 6 hours.
Community Market Setup & Hosting
Tuesday • Thursday • Saturday | 9 AM–7 PM
Help create an organized, welcoming grocery experience.
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Set up tables, displays, and groceries
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Welcome and assist community members
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Restock and keep the market organized
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Help with breakdown and cleanup
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Sanitize and reset the space
Shifts last between 4 and 6 hours.
Administrative Operations
Monday • Wednesday • Friday | 9 AM–4 PM
Help with the behind-the-scenes work that keeps Porchlight running.
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Donation intake and data entry
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Filing, scanning, and organizing
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Responding to inquiries
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Volunteer onboarding and follow-up
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Donor communications
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General office and operations support
2-hour shifts available.