Kiwanis San Diego upcoming events

Friday, July 31 ~ Volunteer with Salvation Army ~ Monarch School BBQ (31 Jul 2026)

Fri, 31 Jul 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Volunteer Opportunity
Serve with Salvation Army at Monarch School

Friday, July 31

Join us as we serve a special lunch to approximately 250 students and staff at Monarch School during their lunch break. We’ll be grilling burgers and hot dogs, serving chips and watermelon, and bringing the fun with music and a live DJ (our very own member, Jeremy Alexander)!

Volunteers should meet at Monarch School at 10:00 a.m. to assist with setup, food preparation, serving, and cleanup.

Location: Monarch School, 1625 Newton Ave., San Diego, CA 92113

Volunteer Arrival: 10:00 a.m.
Serving Time: 11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

Volunteers Needed: 5–7 Kiwanis members

Parking: Street parking is available around the school. Please allow extra time to park and check in at the main entrance on Newton Avenue.

Monday, August 3 ~ Volunteer with Boys to Men ~ CaddyHack Golf Festival (3 Aug 2026)

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 14:30:00 GMT

Volunteer Opportunity

CaddyHack Golf Festival Benefiting Boys to Men

Join Kiwanis San Diego in supporting an unforgettable day of community, creativity, and impact at the CaddyHack Golf Festival—benefiting Boys to Men Mentoring Network. This unique festival blends art and golf to raise critical funds for youth mentorship programs across San Diego.

Date: August 3, 2026
Location: Fairbanks Ranch Country Club

Volunteer Roles:
Kiwanis volunteers will play an important role in helping the event run smoothly. Opportunities include:

Event setup (morning shift – time TBD)
Event tear-down (afternoon/evening shift – time TBD)

This is a fun, high-energy event and a great way to give back while connecting with fellow members and the broader community.

Tuesday, August 11 ~ In-Person Meeting ~ College and Zitlau Scholarship Recipient Recognition (11 Aug 2026)

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 19:00:00 GMT

Kiwanis Local Universities & UCSD Medical School Scholarship Recipients Recognition

Monthly Meeting
Tuesday, August 11 | 12 PM
Location: Westgate Hotel
1055 Second Ave, San Diego, CA 92101
Complimentary valet parking provided

Join us for a special afternoon as we recognize the incredible achievements of our Area University and Zitlau Scholarship recipients—outstanding students making a difference in their communities and beyond. Come enjoy hearing inspiring stories from our honorees and celebrating the bright futures ahead.

Thursday, August 13 ~ Social Event ~ Aquarius Bar & Grille (13 Aug 2026)

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 23:30:00 GMT

Social Event at
Aquarius Bar & Grille

Date: Thursday, August 13
Time: 4:30-7:00 p.m.

Join fellow Kiwanians for a casual evening of connection at Aquarius Bar & Grille. Enjoy great food, drinks, and time to mix and mingle with members and guests outside of our regular luncheon setting.

This is a great opportunity to catch up, meet new faces, and enjoy the Kiwanis community in a relaxed social setting.

Wednesday, August 19 ~ Volunteer with Youth Assistance Coalition ~ Dinner Service (19 Aug 2026)

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 23:30:00 GMT

Volunteer Opportunity
Serve at Youth Assistance Coalition

Date: Wednesday, August 19
Time: 4:30-6:30 p.m.

YAC
1848 Commercial St, San Diego, CA 92113

Kiwanis members are invited to participate in a hands-on service evening supporting local youth at the YAC Drop-In Center.

In addition to helping serve dinner, volunteers are encouraged to fully engage in the experience by sitting down and sharing a meal with the youth. This is a great opportunity to build connections and foster a sense of community. Members are also welcome to participate in activities such as games, assisting in the clothing closet, and interacting with youth throughout the evening. The goal is to create a warm, inclusive, and community-centered environment.

Event logistics:

Arrival: 4:30 p.m. | Dinner service: 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Parking: Street parking is preferred to keep the main lot open for youth activities; if unavailable, the gated lot may be used
Entry: Call 619-458-6588 upon arrival to have the black gate (facing Commercial Street) opened
Support: YAC staff will assist with setup, provide an overview, and guide volunteers throughout the evening
Drop-in center hours: Open until 8:00 PM

Saturday, September 12 ~ Volunteer with Just In Time for Foster Youth ~ My First Home Shopping Days (12 Sep 2026)

Sat, 12 Sep 2026 15:30:00 GMT

Volunteer Opportunity
My First Home Shopping Days with
Just in Time for Foster Youth

Date: Saturday, September 12
Time: 8:30 AM

Location: 4561 Mission Gorge Place, Ste G, San Diego, CA 92120

Just in Time for Foster Youth invites you to join us for our My First Home Group Shopping Day, from 8:30 AM-2 PM. Together, we will make a lasting impact on 6 transition-age foster youth, as they make their first apartment into their first home. You will have the opportunity not just to support as a volunteer, also creating a community to celebrate a milestone in their life. We are giving them a sense of choice while selecting their items and ownership of items they are bringing back home.

Just in Time’s founding service, My First Home, offers a variety of volunteer opportunities to fit your level of skill and comfortability. Volunteers work in teams to support youth at the JIT Distribution Center as they “shop”, pack moving trucks and transport items. If interested, please complete this form, and we do just ask that you attend a short MFH Volunteer Orientation.

Volunteer Roles & spots available per shopping day:

Movers: Once items are selected by participant, movers take the items from the shelves and distribution center floor to a designated area outside. Movers help load furniture/household items into moving vehicles, transport items to the youth’s home, and help them unload and assemble furniture – depending on the desires of the youth. (12-18 spots)

Drivers: Drivers help transport items using their own pick-up truck, van, SUV or larger vehicle (8-10 spots)

Shoppers: Walk alongside participants, providing one-on-one support, while they select items on their wish list and ensure all items are marked for “movers.” The shopper will also take notes to document items selected by participant for administrative record keeping. (6 spots)