Looking to give back to your community?  Not sure which organizations have volunteer opportunities?  Start your search at the City of Simi Valley's Sixth Annual Volunteer Fair.

This fair, hosted by the Youth Employment Service (YES) Advisory Board and Boys and Girls Club of Moorpark and Simi Valley is intended for community members of all ages, will be held at the Boys and Girls Club of Moorpark and Simi Valley at their Simi Valley location. Attend and learn how you can make a difference. For more information, contact Kristin Tignac with the City of Simi Valley at ktignac@simivalley.org.

Attendees will meet representatives from nonprofit organizations, learn about their missions, and discuss volunteer opportunities.  Come and find an organization that fights for a cause you believe in or network with others who have a passion for serving the community.  Students can receive up to one and a half hours of community service by attending the event, as many nonprofits will be coordinating onsite service projects.

As of November 5, 2023, the following organizations are confirmed to participate:

Adam's Forge

Adventist Health Simi Valley

American Red Cross - Central California Region

Boys and Girls Club of Moorpark and Simi Valley

BRITE Youth

BWC2: Because We Can - Because We Care horse rescue

CAREGIVERS: Volunteers Assisting the Elderly

For the Need Foundation

GiGi's Playhouse

Gold Coast Theatre Conservatory 

JustServe

Odd Fellows Lodge 442

Rancho Simi Recreation and Park District

Samaritan Center of Simi Valley

Simi Valley Council on Aging

Simi Valley Cultural Arts Center

Simi Valley Little League

Simi Valley Office of Emergency Services

Simi Valley Police Department's Explorer Post 2910

Simi Valley Police Department's Volunteer Program

Simi Valley Public Library Foundation, Volunteer and Teen Advisory Group Programs

Simi Valley Youth Council

Simi Valley Youth Employment Service

United Way of Ventura County 

Vitalant

Woodcraft Rangers

Yoga Bharati

Volunteering provides benefits for both the community and the individual.  The community benefits from the service of volunteers, while the individual gains meaningful experience, connects with the community, and achieves a sense of accomplishment by making an impact.  Youth volunteers especially benefit from volunteering by gaining job experience, learning new skills, and accumulating volunteer service hours.

Nonprofit organizations interested in participating in the Volunteer Fair should email yes@simivalley.org to reserve a free space.