Volunteer with The Arc of San Diego


Are you looking to make a difference in the life of an individual with a disability? We're always looking for great volunteers at The Arc of San Diego. Join us and see how rewarding our work can be!

Interested?  For more information on how you can get involved, please contact Michael Mather, Volunteer Coordinator, at (619) 685-1175, ext. 294 or via email.

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  • Summer Camp Counselor:

    Going to camp is what summers are made of, and now you have the opportunity to make a difference in someone’s life by becoming a Camp Counselor for The Arc of San Diego’s Camp-A-Lot  and Camp-A-Little. These traditional overnight camps are designed to give children and adults with disabilities a chance to experience the fun of going away to camp. Campers and volunteers can take part in the fun at Palomar Mountain School Camp with sessions available July 20-24 and July 27-31. Our campers need your help to participate in activites such as: swimming, hiking, sports, field trips, sing-a-longs, talent shows, fances, carnivals and camp crafts.

    Interested? Contact Lance McGill at (619) 685-1175 ext. 234 or, via email.

  • Recreational Chaperone:

     Spend time taking small groups of adults and teens with disabilities into the community to enjoy recreational activities such as bowling, sporting events, movies, dances, and picnics. Program participants and volunteers will also visit San Diego sites and attractions such as the San Diego Zoo and San Diego Fair.

    Interested?     Contact Lance McGill at (619) 685-1175 ext. 234 or, via email.

  • Administrative Volunteers:

    Join our dynamic and dedicated administrative workers. Assist with administrative duties including project management, database maintenance, conducting research, copying, filing and more.

  • Marketing & Development Intern:

    Assist with various projects related to the promotion of the organization and fund development. Duties include assisting with updating media contacts, drafting correspondence, attending community outreach events, working on research projects, assisting with direct mail pieces, and general administrative duties.

  • Human Resources Internship:

    Are you looking for a meaningful opportunity while gaining valuable work experience in Human Resources?  The Arc of San Diego has an incredible opportunity for an Internship in our HR Department; encounter the many facets of HR!  The heart of our business is to empower people with disabilities to achieve their life goals; we believe that people with disabilities have unlimited potential and the right to equality of opportunity.

    Human Resources Internship Description

  • Specialty Class Instructor:

    Help teach a class at one of our many locations throughout San Diego County. A few areas of interest include but are not limited to:
         - Art
         - Music
         - Cooking
         - Gardening

    *Accommodations for different classes may vary from site to site.

  • Hands-On Project Team Leaders:

    Are you good with "hands-on" activities? Do you have a knack for organizing groups of people? The Arc of San Diego offers a wide variety of "hands-on" group projects, such as installing raised garden bed planters, painting a room, or landscaping and beautification. Get a group together and assist with a "hands-on" project today!