Started in 1968, River City Community Services (RCCS) is one of the area's oldest and most efficient community service organizations, providing food relief to over 24,000 people in nearly 12,000 households in Sacramento County, one-third of them children. RCCS is the only Sacramento food outreach program that provides nutritional counseling in addition to food supplies, and is unusual for its provision of frozen meat or protein.

Volunteers are essential to the operation of this food closet, since our permanent staff consists of two people: a part-time Executive Director and a part-time Program Manager. As a volunteer-powered organization, we are looking for volunteers with a variety of skills and interests who support our mission.

There are 7 primary areas in which you can become involved:
Client Services
Office/Administration
Development
Education
Marketing/Public Relations
Tee Off for the Hungry Fundraiser
Empty Bowls Luncheon Fundraiser

In addition, volunteers with special skills are needed:
Computer Skills
Leadership Skills
Artistic Skills
Maintenance Skills

We are currently looking for volunteers in the following areas (click to see a job description):
Board Member
Food/Nutrition Educator
Pastry and Bread Pick-up
Bulk Food Packer
Client Interviewer
Grocery Order Processor
Mailing Team

Special Events Team:

Empty Bowls Luncheon (March)
Tee Off for the Hungry Golf Tournament (September)

For more information or to volunteer, please call (916) 446-2627, ext. 3001. Or you may contact us by email at volunteer@rivercitycommunityservices.org

Our Volunteer Application and Interest Profile will help you discover specific ways you can help. Click to download a copy.

Thank you for your interest in volunteering with River City Community Services.