The City of San Rafael Volunteer Program was created in 1996.  We are proud to be a vital community resource for the City and its communities. Our purpose is to develop volunteers within City government and to partner with neighborhood and community groups to build a better San Rafael. We recruit volunteers for a variety of tasks, jobs, and projects, including our annual Daffodil Planting Days, our Spring and Fall Clean Up Days, the City Hall Concierge Desk and all the departments within City Hall.

We count over 1,000 individuals as volunteers each year.  Together, these stalwart citizens contribute over one million dollars of service to the City annually!  This is a tremendous donation of time and energy deserving of special recognition which is a hallmark of our program. 

MISSION STATEMENT

To create a bridge among the city, the community and volunteers to enhance the quality of life in our city by

Developing community-based volunteer projects and activities;

Increasing and encouraging volunteer participation by individuals and  organizations; and

Informing the community about volunteer opportunities in the City of San Rafael.

IDEAL FOR GROUPS OR INDIVIDUALS

Some of the ways your service group, club or organization can participate are for our various one-day events or community projects such as the Neighborhood Beautification/Make a Difference Days, the Daffodil Planting Days or the Cesar Chavez Day.  Even if you don't belong to a service group, you can organize a few friends or your family to help clean your neighborhood or organize crafts at one of the many City egg hunts in the spring.  Call us for the whole list of options.

VOLUNTEER FOR CITY DEPARTMENTS

Library

Recreation, Summer Programs, Theater, Goldenaires

Public Works

Falkirk Cultural Center

Community Development

City Hall Concierge

Human Resources

Police Department (requires background check)

The City of San Rafael is a great place to sharpen or learn new skills while serving your community.  Don't despair if you don't see an opportunity that looks good to you.  We are creating new opportunities every day, and often all it takes is a quick interview to find you that ideal volunteer job that fits your needs perfectly.

"The end of all education should surely be service to others." 

       -Cesar Chavez