Kiwanis San Diego upcoming events

Sat, Nov 14 ~ Volunteer at Thrive San Diego Half Marathon & 5k ~ Water Station (14 Nov 2026)

Sat, 14 Nov 2026 14:30:00 GMT

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!

Event Logistics:

Help fill up and pass out water cups to runners and clean up the water station at the end!
Cheer on our racers as they pass by while directing our runners on the correct course route. Please pick up trash along the course as you see it!

Wed, Nov 18 ~ Volunteer ~ UPLIFT's Money Tales Financial Literacy (18 Nov 2026)

Wed, 18 Nov 2026 22:00:00 GMT

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.

Thu, Nov 19 ~ Serve at Boys to Men's Thanksgiving Dinner (19 Nov 2026)

Fri, 20 Nov 2026 02:00:00 GMT

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

Fri, Nov 20 ~ Volunteer with Youth Assistance Coalition ~ Dinner Service (20 Nov 2026)

Sat, 21 Nov 2026 00:30:00 GMT

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

Wed, Dec 2 ~ Kiwanis Holiday Celebration & Toy Drive ~ TCW Global/BoujieMana (2 Dec 2026)

Thu, 03 Dec 2026 00:00:00 GMT

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:

A holiday buffet of hors d’oeuvres and desserts, with vegetarian and gluten-free options
One hosted drink (beer, wine, or cocktail). A cash bar is available afterward.
Iced tea, lemonade, and water

$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.

Mon, Dec 7 ~ Volunteer with TCW/BoujieMana ~ Cooper’s Christmas Village Tear Down ~ (7 Dec 2026)

Tue, 08 Dec 2026 04:00:00 GMT

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.

Event logistics:

Arrival: 8:00 PM, with a short rally to go over what needs to come down and where everything goes
Finish: By 9:30 PM at the latest
Parking: Park in the back lot behind the TCW building. A campus map will be provided.
What to bring: Comfortable clothes and closed-toe shoes