Volunteer

Volunteer with Got Your Back San Diego

Volunteer Opportunities in North San Diego County

If you’re looking for volunteer opportunities in North San Diego County, you’re in the right place. Got Your Back San Diego relies entirely on dedicated volunteers to help provide weekend meals to food-insecure children across the region. Without our volunteers, our program simply could not exist.

Every week, volunteers from Oceanside, Carlsbad, Vista, San Marcos, Encinitas, Escondido, and surrounding communities step up to make sure local kids have enough to eat. By giving just a little of your time, you can make a real difference for children right here in North County.

Four volunteers in casual clothing standing inside a warehouse holding work gloves and jackets, smiling at the camera.

North Coast Church volunteers helping organize the warehouse during the Serve Your City event. See the North Coast website for volunteer opportunites.

Volunteer Inquiry Form

Yes! I'd like to make a difference in the lives of children in my community!

Thank you! Your submission has been received!

Oops! Something went wrong while submitting the form.

Why Volunteer with Got Your Back San Diego?

Childhood hunger is a serious yet often hidden issue in our community. When you volunteer with Got Your Back San Diego, you’re helping:

Feed children in need across North San Diego County school districts
Support kids who rely on school cafeteria meals during the week
Improve academic performance and emotional well-being for local students
Strengthen the health and future of our entire community

Volunteering with us means getting involved directly with a local nonprofit where your time has an immediate and meaningful impact.

Volunteer Roles Available

We offer several hands-on volunteer roles perfect for individuals, families, corporate teams, church groups, youth groups, and anyone looking for volunteer work near me in North County.

Man placing a can into a bag in a warehouse stocked with shelves of canned food and boxes.

Fill Food Bags: Help assemble bags filled with nutritious, kid-friendly food that students take home every weekend.
Deliver Bags to Schools: Assist with transporting completed bags to participating North County schools. (Perfect for volunteers looking for flexible, independent tasks.)
Warehouse Stocking & Organization: Help sort donations, stock shelves, rotate inventory, and keep our Oceanside warehouse organized and efficient.
Light Cleaning & Facility Support: Assist with cleaning, breaking down boxes, or small fix-it tasks — essential work that keeps the program running smoothly.
Administrative and Office Help: Help with various office admin tasks as needed.
Marketing Help: Assist with email and/or social media marketing to help get the word out about GYBSD. A great volunteer from home opportunity!

No special skills are required. If you can show up and bring a willing heart, you can help.

Group Volunteer Opportunities in North San Diego County

A group of women and children gathered around metal shelves filled with boxes and supplies outdoors near parked vehicles.

We happily welcome groups of all sizes from:

Local businesses and corporate teams
Churches and faith-based organizations
Schools, clubs, and youth groups
Families and neighborhood groups
Social and service organizations

Group volunteering is a powerful team-building experience and a meaningful way to give back to the North County community.

What to Expect When Volunteering

Flexible scheduling — weekdays and some evenings
Family-friendly environment
Great for students needing volunteer hours
Perfect for corporate social responsibility projects
Hands-on, rewarding work that directly helps local kids

Volunteering with Got Your Back San Diego is one of the most direct ways to fight childhood hunger in North County.

How to Get Started

Signing up for volunteer opportunities in North San Diego County with Got Your Back San Diego is easy:

Contact us to learn about current volunteer needs
Choose a date that works for you or your group
Show up and make a difference

Join Us and Make an Impact

If you, your family, your coworkers, or your organization are looking for a meaningful way to help children in North San Diego County, we would love to have you join our volunteer team.

Together, we can ensure that every child in our community has enough to eat — one weekend at a time.