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Serve the City is a one day event where we are partnering with nonprofits across San Diego to lift up the hurting in our city. We will be painting, cleaning, building, washing, feeding, playing, laughing and ultimately serving our city in the hopes of showing the love of Jesus and letting our city know that we love them and we are here to serve them.
ALL EVENTS TAKE PLACE ON OCT. 11
Mobilizing Missions
Our mission is to be witnesses of Christ, spreading His love and truth locally, nationally, and globally. Empowered by the Holy Spirit, we aim to impact communities, proclaiming the gospel, making disciples, and bringing hope to the ends of the earth.
Organization & Outreach Events
Afterschool Clubhouse
Date: October 11, 2025
Leader: Ari Virsunen
Location: University City/UTC
Volunteer Arrival Time: 9:00am
Event End Time: 1:30pm
Max Volunteers: 20
Must Be 7+
Be a part of something bigger with The Afterschool Clubhouse, a nonprofit dedicated to helping children thrive socially, emotionally, academically, and physically—all while standing strong against bullycide.
We're inviting passionate volunteers to join us for a meaningful day at the park, where you'll engage with elementary-aged kids through fun, hands-on activities like arts, crafts, science experiments, and interactive learning.
Your involvement doesn’t just impact the kids—it helps raise awareness in the community and inspires more families to join and support this life-changing program.
CAPS Pregnancy Clinic
Date: October 11, 2025
Leader: Sara Baldwin
Location: College Area
Volunteer Arrival Time: 9:45am
Event End Time: 12:00pm
Max Volunteers: 6
Must be 10+
Support expectant parents and families by volunteering with CAPS Pregnancy Clinics, an organization dedicated to providing comprehensive care and resources for those facing unexpected pregnancies. Our team will sort and bundle baby clothes and linens, creating organized packages that the clinic can easily distribute to clients in need. This hands-on activity directly contributes to the comfort and well-being of new parents and their infants, ensuring they have essential items as they begin their parenting journey. By participating, you'll play a crucial role in CAPS' mission to offer practical support alongside their medical services, pregnancy options education, and counseling. Join us in making a tangible difference in the lives of families in our community.
The Shores
Date: October 11, 2025
Leader: Jacob Bills
Location: SD County/Kearny Mesa
Volunteer Arrival Time: 1:30pm
Event End Time: 4:00pm
Max Volunteers: 15
No Age Requirement
We’re looking for friendly volunteers to spend time with residents at a post-acute and complex care center in the heart of San Diego! Come play games, hand out small prizes, and share laughs and conversation with elderly folks who spend much of their time in bed. Your presence can brighten their day and make a big difference. Just a little of your time can bring a lot of joy — come serve with us!
Captivate Downtown
Date: October 11, 2025
Leader: Kevin Oswald
Location: Downtown San Diego
Volunteer Arrival Time: 9:00am
Event End Time: 12:00pm
Max Volunteers: 40
No Age Requirement
Join us as we show a little love to our downtown neighborhood by providing some much needed TLC. We’ll be picking up trash and cleaning sidewalks, evangelizing to our downtown friends and neighbors, all while engaging in a little friendly competition! Sign up today!
The Cove
Date: October 11, 2025
Leader: Dianne Karty
Location: Downtown La Jolla
Volunteer Arrival Time: 9:00am
Event End Time: 12:00pm
Max Volunteers: 10
No Age Requirement
We're inviting volunteers to join us for a heartwarming day at The Cove, a skilled nursing facility in La Jolla. Spend time with residents by playing simple games, handing out small prizes, and offering companionship to seniors who spend much of their time in bed. Your time, laughter, and presence can make a world of difference. Come be a light in someone’s day — we’d love to have you serve with us!
San Diego Rescue Mission #1
Date: October 11, 2025
Leader: Nancy Ott
Location: Downtown San Diego
Volunteer Arrival Time: 9:45am
Event End Time: 12:30pm
Max Volunteers: 20
Must Be 18+
Join us in serving our unsheltered neighbors through San Diego Rescue Mission's street outreach program. You'll receive training to engage compassionately with individuals experiencing homelessness while helping clean up the downtown area. This hands-on ministry combines direct relationship-building with practical community service, allowing us to share Christ's love through both conversation and action. Working in small groups, you'll help connect our neighbors to vital resources while beautifying the spaces we all share. Be part of bringing hope and dignity to those facing life on the streets.
San Diego Rescue Mission #2
Date: October 11, 2025
Leader: Allyson Messier
Location: Downtown San Diego
Volunteer Arrival Time: 9:45am
Event End Time: 12:30pm
Max Volunteers: 35
Must Be 8+
Make a direct impact at San Diego Rescue Mission's downtown facility by participating in their Work Day event. After a tour and orientation of their life-transformation programs, you'll dive into meaningful projects including deep-cleaning high-traffic areas, assembling Welcome Bags for new residents entering recovery programs, and organizing hygiene kits for street outreach teams. This behind-the-scenes service directly supports SDRM's mission to provide shelter, recovery programs, and job training to San Diego's most vulnerable. Join us in this practical way to support life change in our community.
Tijuana
Date: October 11, 2025
Leader: Pam Bretz
Location: Mexico
Volunteer Arrival Time: 7:45am
Event End Time: TBD
Max Volunteers: 15
Must Be 18+
Cross the border to serve vulnerable communities in Tijuana, where we'll partner with local ministries to meet practical and spiritual needs. Whether working with children, families in poverty, or other at-risk populations, you'll have the opportunity to demonstrate Christ's love through hands-on service and personal connection. This cross-cultural experience allows us to support our neighbors just south of San Diego who face significant daily challenges. Join us in building bridges across borders and bringing hope to those who need it most. MUST HAVE GLOBAL ENTRY/SENTRY PASS.
Olive Crest #1
Date: October 11, 2025
Leader: Rachel Eley
Location: Downtown San Diego
Volunteer Arrival Time: 7:45am
Event End Time: 10:30am
Max Volunteers: 10
Must Be 16+
Help maintain Olive Crest's Drop-In Center for trafficked youth by giving their East Village facility a thorough deep cleaning. This safe haven provides critical services and resources to vulnerable young people working to escape trafficking. Your service ensures the center remains a dignified, welcoming space where youth can build trust and take their first steps toward freedom. By maintaining this sanctuary, you're directly supporting Olive Crest's mission to restore childhood and build healthy families. Join us in creating an environment where healing and transformation can begin.
Olive Crest #2
Date: October 11, 2025
Leader: Thalia Cedar
Location: Downtown San Diego
Volunteer Arrival Time: 7:45am
Event End Time: 10:30am
Max Volunteers: 10
Must Be 12+
Support Olive Crest's annual Gratitude Gala by helping with essential event preparations. You'll roll silverware, write notes of encouragement, and assist with various tasks that honor the families who open their homes to children in crisis. This behind-the-scenes work directly contributes to celebrating those who provide safe, loving homes through foster care and adoption. Your service helps Olive Crest recognize the heroes who are transforming young lives every day. Be part of honoring these families who embody sacrificial love in our community.
Pacific Beach Rec Center
Date: October 11, 2025
Leader: Christin Florenzie
Location: Pacific Beach
Volunteer Arrival Time: 8:45am
Event End Time: 12pm
Max Volunteers: 30
No Age Requirement
Join us as we spread God's love to the Pacific Beach community by helping keep the local recreation center looking its best! This volunteer event is a chance to give back to a place that provides recreational activities and events for our neighbors. Potential projects may include yard clean-up and leaf clearing, gum removal, power washing, and planting new greenery around the building. Whether we're tidying up or adding fresh plants and trees, our goal is to bless our community with a clean, welcoming space everyone can enjoy.
Father Joe's Village #1
Date: October 11, 2025
Leader: Michelle Valdez
Location: East Village
Volunteer Arrival Time: 10:15am
Event End Time: 12:30pm
Max Volunteers: 4
Must Be 10+
Join Father Joe’s Villages to help end homelessness by volunteering in our JKC Kitchen! We're looking for compassionate, reliable individuals to help serve lunch. As a volunteer, you’ll help serve a nutritious meal and hopefully strike up a few warm conversations with their residents.
Father Joe's Village #2
Date: October 11, 2025
Leader: Michelle Valdez
Location: East Village
Volunteer Arrival Time: 1:15pm
Event End Time: 3:30pm
Max Volunteers: 4
Must Be 10+
Join Father Joe’s Villages to help end homelessness by volunteering in our JKC Kitchen! We’re looking for dedicated volunteers to assist with food prep and packing—helping to prepare and portion hundreds of meals each day for individuals and families experiencing homelessness.
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