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• TAP - Build a bench for a school or community organization. Simple bench plan.

• Feeding San Diego - volunteer opportunities for scouts age 6 and up.

• Ronald McDonald House - volunteer to work at Ronald McDonald House, serving a meal or collect items for their wishlist.

• San Diego Food Bank - volunteer opportunities for scouts age 11 and up.

• San Diego Rescue Mission - volunteer time or hold a drive for their wish list of most needed items.

• San Diego Humane Society - make cat toys and donate animal food. Events calendar can help you find a lecture or opportunity for your troop.

• Project Wildlife - ongoing programs and wishlist items 

• Color a Smile - easy to follow instruction for coloring pictures. Great for younger troops. 

• Mission Trails Regional Park - check events calendar for ongoing restoration projects and nature walks.

• Tecolote Canyon Natural Park and Nature Center - Park Rangers lead canyon clean ups each Saturday. Pull weeds and invasive species, and dispose of trash.

• Wild Willow Farm - Groups of 5 or fewer can volunteer. 6 or more book a tour or program.

• San Diego River Park Foundation - regular calendar of events. Check with organizers for age recommendations.

• Surfrider Foundation - beach clean ups and education for reduction of plastics.

• San Diego Coastkeeper - beach clean ups, water monitoring, 

• Operation Gratitude - various opportunities from collecting Halloween candy to making paracord bracelets.

• Operation Quiet Comfort - projects for all levels of troops to participate sending items to wounded service people.

• The Princess Project - older scouts can get involved with this organization in a number of ways including organizing a dress collection drive. 

• Say San Diego - number out opportunities for scouts to volunteer contact to ask how your troop or scout can volunteer as many opportunities can be created for your talents/interests. Holiday Hopes & Back to School drives offer seasonal opportunities. Older scouts can volunteer as after school tutors. 

• Penny Pines Reforestation Program - help plant trees in California's forests.

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September & April

• ILACSD Coastal Clean Up Day September. Sign up your troop for the coastal clean up day in September or April. 

October

• Haunted Trail at Dos Picos Park - for older troops.

May & June​

• Collect Crayons for recycling charity from school and restaurants. Crayon Initiative