Kiwanis San Diego upcoming events

Saturday, July 11 ~ Volunteer with Just In Time for Foster Youth ~ My First Home Shopping Days (11 Jul 2026)

Sat, 11 Jul 2026 15:30:00 GMT

Volunteer Opportunity
My First Home Shopping Days with
Just in Time for Foster Youth

Date: Saturday, July 11
Time: 8:30 AM

Location: 4561 Mission Gorge Place, Ste G, San Diego, CA 92120

Just in Time for Foster Youth invites you to join us for our My First Home Group Shopping Day, from 8:30 AM-2 PM. Together, we will make a lasting impact on 6 transition-age foster youth, as they make their first apartment into their first home. You will have the opportunity not just to support as a volunteer, also creating a community to celebrate a milestone in their life. We are giving them a sense of choice while selecting their items and ownership of items they are bringing back home.

Just in Time’s founding service, My First Home, offers a variety of volunteer opportunities to fit your level of skill and comfortability. Volunteers work in teams to support youth at the JIT Distribution Center as they “shop”, pack moving trucks and transport items. If interested, please complete this form, and we do just ask that you attend a short MFH Volunteer Orientation.

Volunteer Roles & spots available per shopping day:

Shopper spots are all full! - We still need Movers and Drivers — see below to sign up.

Shopper spots are all full! - Shoppers: Walk alongside participants, providing one-on-one support, while they select items on their wish list and ensure all items are marked for “movers.” The shopper will also take notes to document items selected by participant for administrative record keeping.(FULL)

Wednesday, July 15 ~ Volunteer with Youth Assistance Coalition ~ Dinner Service (15 Jul 2026)

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 23:30:00 GMT

Volunteer Opportunity
Serve at Youth Assistance Coalition

Date: Wednesday, July16
Time: 4:30-6:30 p.m.

YAC
1848 Commercial St, San Diego, CA 92113

Kiwanis members are invited to participate in a hands-on service evening supporting local youth at the YAC Drop-In Center. Our group is providing a meal fit to feed 50.

In addition to helping serve dinner, volunteers are encouraged to fully engage in the experience by sitting down and sharing a meal with the youth. This is a great opportunity to build connections and foster a sense of community. Members are also welcome to participate in activities such as games, assisting in the clothing closet, and interacting with youth throughout the evening. The goal is to create a warm, inclusive, and community-centered environment.

Event logistics:

Arrival: 4:30 p.m. | Dinner service: 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Parking: Street parking is preferred to keep the main lot open for youth activities; if unavailable, the gated lot may be used
Entry: Call 619-458-6588 upon arrival to have the black gate (facing Commercial Street) opened
Support: YAC staff will assist with setup, provide an overview, and guide volunteers throughout the evening
Drop-in center hours: Open until 8:00 PM

Monday, August 3 ~ Volunteer with Boys to Men ~ CaddyHack Golf Festival (3 Aug 2026)

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 14:30:00 GMT

Volunteer Opportunity

CaddyHack Golf Festival Benefiting Boys to Men

Join Kiwanis San Diego in supporting an unforgettable day of community, creativity, and impact at the CaddyHack Golf Festival—benefiting Boys to Men Mentoring Network. This unique festival blends art and golf to raise critical funds for youth mentorship programs across San Diego.

Date: August 3, 2026
Location: Fairbanks Ranch Country Club

Volunteer Roles:
Kiwanis volunteers will play an important role in helping the event run smoothly. Opportunities include:

Event setup (morning shift – time TBD)
Event tear-down (afternoon/evening shift – time TBD)

This is a fun, high-energy event and a great way to give back while connecting with fellow members and the broader community.

Saturday, September 12 ~ Volunteer with Just In Time for Foster Youth ~ My First Home Shopping Days (12 Sep 2026)

Sat, 12 Sep 2026 15:30:00 GMT

Volunteer Opportunity
My First Home Shopping Days with
Just in Time for Foster Youth

Date: Saturday, September 12
Time: 8:30 AM

Location: 4561 Mission Gorge Place, Ste G, San Diego, CA 92120

Volunteer Roles & spots available per shopping day:

Movers: Once items are selected by participant, movers take the items from the shelves and distribution center floor to a designated area outside. Movers help load furniture/household items into moving vehicles, transport items to the youth’s home, and help them unload and assemble furniture – depending on the desires of the youth. (12-18 spots)

Drivers: Drivers help transport items using their own pick-up truck, van, SUV or larger vehicle (8-10 spots)

Shoppers: Walk alongside participants, providing one-on-one support, while they select items on their wish list and ensure all items are marked for “movers.” The shopper will also take notes to document items selected by participant for administrative record keeping. (6 spots)