Seasonal & Holidays
Lend A Hand In San Anselmo: Holiday Volunteer Opportunities Near You
Help make a difference close to home by giving your time and talents to local organizations this holiday season.
The holiday season is about more than lights and celebrations — it’s also a meaningful time to give back and make a difference right here at home. We’ve rounded up a few organizations in and around San Anselmo that could use a helping hand this season. This isn’t an all-inclusive list, but a starting point — be sure to contact each group directly to learn about their current needs, requirements and how you can best support their efforts.
The Yes Foundation
The YES Foundation supports music, art and theater programs for students in the Ross Valley School District, ensuring creative learning remains part of every child’s education. Volunteers and donors help make this possible by organizing events, assisting with performances and keeping arts programs vibrant in local schools.
Learn more: yestokids.org
Center For Domestic Peace
The Center for Domestic Peace works to end domestic violence in Marin County through shelter, advocacy and community education. Each year, the organization supports thousands of individuals with crisis intervention, legal advocacy and prevention programs that promote safety and empowerment. Volunteers can assist with fundraising, marketing, legal aid and youth leadership initiatives like the Marin Against Youth Abuse committee, helping drive awareness and lasting social change.
Learn more: centerfordomesticpeace.org
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Community Action Marin
Community Action Marin helps residents overcome barriers to stability through programs that provide food, housing, childcare and economic opportunity. Volunteers are integral to this mission, giving time to community gardens, food distribution, events and advocacy projects that support families across the county. With flexible ways to get involved, it’s a hands-on way to help Marin County thrive.
Learn more: camarin.org
Guide Dogs For The Blind
Guide Dogs for the Blind helps people who are blind or visually impaired to live with confidence and independence through life-changing partnerships with expertly trained dogs. Volunteers make this mission possible by raising puppies, fostering dogs in training, assisting on campuses and serving as ambassadors in their communities.
Learn more: guidedogs.com
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Children For Change
Children for Change empowers students to understand local issues, advocate for what matters and take meaningful action in their communities. Through school-based programs and family volunteer opportunities, young people gain empathy, confidence and leadership skills while partnering with local nonprofits. Families can join in year-round service projects — like beach cleanups, meal prep or community drives — building a generation of informed, compassionate changemakers.
Learn more: children4change.org
Marin Trail Stewards
Marin Trail Stewards is a volunteer-powered organization dedicated to creating and maintaining world-class singletrack throughout Marin County. The group advocates for fair trail access and hosts work days where volunteers repair tread, clear brush and improve drainage to keep Marin’s paths safe and sustainable. Whether joining a ride, picking up a shovel or supporting advocacy efforts, community members can help shape the future of mountain biking in Marin.
Learn more: marintrailstewards.org
Fairfax Food Pantry
The Fairfax Food Pantry provides free fresh produce, pantry staples and USDA groceries each week to local residents in need. Run in partnership with the Town of Fairfax and the Marin/San Francisco Food Bank, the pantry operates every Saturday at Fairfax Community Church. Volunteers are welcome to help unload trucks, distribute food or assist with cleanup, turning a few hours of effort into lasting support for neighbors in need.
Learn more: townoffairfaxca.gov/food-pantry
San Anselmo Historical Museum
The San Anselmo Historical Museum preserves the town’s history through exhibits, photographs and archives that tell the story of the community’s past. Volunteers can serve as docents, lead walking tours for students or catalog the museum’s growing collection, ensuring San Anselmo’s heritage remains alive and accessible for generations to come.
Learn more: sananselmohistory.org
Whether you volunteer for an hour or all season long, your time can make a real difference right here in San Anselmo.
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