Volunteer Opportunity Serve Water at Thrive San Diego Half Marathon & 5k
Date: Saturday, November 14 Time: 6:30-10:00 a.m.
1346 East Mission Bay Drive Water Station 4 / Relay Transition Zone Tecolote Shores
Kiwanis members are invited to volunteer at THRIVE! Help bring the San Diego community together for a day celebrating health, wellness, and giving back. This event features scenic race courses along Mission Bay, starting and finishing at Ski Beach. Volunteers play an important role in creating a fun, welcoming, and successful experience for all participants!
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Volunteer Opportunity Money Tales Reading Sessions at Longfellow Elementary
Join fellow Kiwanians in bringing financial literacy to young readers! We are partnering with the YMCA After School Program at Longfellow Elementary in Clairemont to share the Money Tales book series with local students.
When: Wed, November 18 from 2:00 to 3:30 PM Where: Longfellow Elementary School, Clairemont
About the Program
Over five weekly sessions, volunteers will guide 30 students per session through all eight Money Tales titles. Each student will receive a take-home copy of every book to continue learning with their families.
Volunteers Needed
We need 2 Kiwanians each week for a 90-minute session. Please arrive 15 minutes early.
Volunteer Opportunity Serve at Boys to Men Mentoring's Thanksgiving Dinner
Thursday, November 19, 2026 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM (Volunteers asked to arrive a little early) Sweetwater Regional Park ~ Community Building 3218 Summit Meadow Rd, Bonita, CA 91902
Kiwanis San Diego is invited to support Boys to Men Mentoring at their annual Thanksgiving Gathering — a heartfelt evening dedicated to community, connection, and celebrating the young men in their program.
Our role will be to help serve dinner to boys and their families as they come together with mentors for a night of gratitude and fellowship. During the event, Boys to Men will also be presenting Thanksgiving Food Baskets for families.
If you’d like to volunteer and help make this evening special for the Boys to Men community, sign up and join us! Your presence makes a difference.
Day of Kiwanis contact: Amber Bertelsen
Volunteer Opportunity Serve at Youth Assistance Coalition
Date: Friday, November 20 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
Kiwanis Holiday Celebration
Celebrate the season with fellow Kiwanians! Holiday bites, a drink on us, and a toy drive to give families a Home for the Holidays at Ronald McDonald House.
Join us for an evening of holiday cheer as we celebrate a record-breaking year of service, friendship, and growth!
Wednesday, December 2 4:00–7:00 PM
TCWGlobal/BoujieMana
3545 Aero Ct, San Diego, CA 92123
Your ticket includes:
$30 per person · Guests welcome! Bring a spouse, partner, friend, or someone curious about Kiwanis.
Give Families a Home for the Holidays: Toy Drive Bring joy to families at Ronald McDonald House San Diego by bringing a new, unwrapped toy to the Holiday Celebration. Toys will be collected at TCWGlobal/BoujieMana that evening.
Can’t make it, or want to give more? Donate online.
RSVP by Thursday, November 19. Our final count is due to the venue shortly after, so we can’t add registrations past this date.
Volunteer Opportunity Cooper’s Christmas Village Tear Down with TCW/BoujieMana
Help close out a season of holiday cheer! Kiwanis members are invited to join the tear down team at Cooper’s Christmas Village. We need 4 volunteers who can lift and carry chairs, tables and boxes.
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