Volunteers

Share your time and talents to make a difference in your community

Volunteering is a great way to help Jamboree help others by enhancing the services we provide. Time donated by Jamboree volunteers furthers our mission to strengthen communities, transform lives, and end homelessness. We offer a range of ways for individuals, groups, and corporate teams to engage with our 110+ communities serving 24,700+ residents, from Sacramento to LA and Orange County, to the Inland Empire and San Diego. In 2024, we welcomed the Deloitte team on their annual Impact Day, who filled the community garden at Estrella Springs and prepared care baskets at Finamore Place. In 2026, Wells Fargo partnered with us to make home cleaning kits for over 100 households.

It's easy to give back

We have a range of volunteer opportunities for both individuals and groups, and we're happy to tailor them to your interests when possible. Our goal is to bridge our residents and the community, so we're glad to stay flexible and work with what fits your group best. See below for more information about getting involved.

Individuals and Groups

Our recurring opportunities tend to center around our food pantries and afterschool programs, which run daily, weekly, or bi-monthly depending on need and resident participation. We also host special and holiday events throughout the year, like pool parties, summer luaus, ice cream socials, and movie nights. Volunteers can help by:

  • Checking in residents as they arrive
  • Assisting with crafts or games
  • Serving food
  • Running activities like raffles

These opportunities vary by location and size and are a great fit for individuals or small/medium groups.

Corporate and Large Group Partnerships

For larger groups and corporations, we can connect you with a specific property coordinator or program manager to plan an event centered around your team. While we can't guarantee every request, past experiences have included:

  • Students sharing their musical talents with residents
  • Nurses in training hosting informational health fairs
  • Assembling care kits to welcome new families
  • Serving as reading buddies in afterschool programs
  • Planting a community garden

In collaboration with our Volunteer and Intern Department, we'd be glad to help you make a day of it, starting with a property tour to share more about what we do and wrapping up with the event of your choice. Each experience is shaped by the property's location and needs.

Academic Internships

Jamboree offers academic internships across Community Impact, Resident Services, Senior Services, and Supportive Services. Interns gain hands-on experience in a real-world work environment while exploring potential career paths in nonprofit affordable housing.

We proudly partner with a range of college and university programs, including but not limited to:

  • UC Irvine: Social Ecology, Public Health, and Urban Planning and Public Policy
  • Cal State Fullerton: Human Services, Public Health, and the Social Impact Center
  • Cal State Long Beach: Human Services and Public Health
  • Stanford University: School of Sustainability, including its leadership program

To learn more, apply, or check whether your program qualifies, contact Gloria Jackson, HR Generalist, at gjackson@jamboreehousing.com or reach out to volunteer@jamboreehousing.com.

Get started today

Stay connected to our volunteer opportunities by joining Jamboree on Point and selecting Jamboree as your organization. After you register, we'll reach out with more information. For inquiries, please contact volunteer@jamboreehousing.com.

Provide hope throughout the year

  • While financing and developer fees fund our properties, we rely on generous donations to support our resident programs and services. Each dollar makes a lasting impact in the lives of our residents. To donate today, visit the Jamboree Give Center.
  • Make in-kind donations, including art supplies, books and toys, sporting equipment, technology, and even products and services like oral hygiene products and health clinics at Jamboree properties from companies like Kaiser Permanente. To make arrangements, contact Carlos Leija, VP of Philanthropy, at cleija@jamboreehousing.com or (949) 214-2353.
Jamboree volunteers at Bonterra in Brea, CA after school program
 
Jamboree staff volunteers group photo
 
Jamboree staff volunteer at the Meadows in Irvine food pantry
 
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