Volunteer Groups
Impact Through Collective Effort
Volunteering has long been an important part of community life, with individuals offering their time and talents to support a wide range of causes. In recent years, however, there has been a noticeable shift in how people choose to volunteer — with more groups stepping forward to serve together.
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While the solo volunteer remains valuable, group volunteering is becoming increasingly popular. This approach brings people together around shared interests or goals, making it easier to build connections and broaden impact through collective effort.
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Group volunteering reflects a growing interest in collaboration and community building. It fosters teamwork, increases engagement, and often leads to more sustainable outcomes for both volunteers and the organizations they support.
How to Apply
Read the group volunteer opportunities below. Then, use this link to apply online. You will be contacted by a CanDo team member to plan your volunteer day.
Note: We require a refundable deposit/donation of $XXX to hold your scheduled day.
Questions?
NV CanDo Volunteer Contact:
Karen Garcia, Corresponding Secretary
Napa Valley CanDo
karen@nvcando.org
EIN Number: Napa Valley CanDo, 46-2670379
Understanding Corporate Volunteerism
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Corporate social responsibility (CSR) has become an essential component of any successful company's framework. As businesses increasingly engage with their communities, corporate volunteerism has emerged as a transformative strategy that not only benefits society but also enhances company culture and performance.
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The concept of "corporate volunteerism" is quite simple - it involves employees actively engaging in their community. However, its impact goes far beyond the traditional boundaries of business operations, as it highlights a company's commitment to social impact and community well-being.
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Want to get your corporation involved in volunteering? Here is guidance from VolunteerHub.
CanDo welcomes volunteer groups for several of its projects.​​​
We prefer to work with smaller groups of 15 volunteers at the most. Even individuals or pairs would be welcome.​
Food Rescue Team
# OF VOLUNTEERS
up to 4
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LOCATION
Napa Farmers Market, downtown Napa
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DAYS
Every Saturday year-round
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TIME
11:30 AM -12:30 PM
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TASKS
Distribute empty bins to Farmers Market vendors, then collect when full; help Feeding It Forward team weigh and load into van
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Gleaning Team
# OF VOLUNTEERS
up to 8
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LOCATION
Citrus trees at La Siesta Village Mobile Home Park at 4433 Solano Avenue, Napa
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DAYS
Tuesday and Thursday mornings March-summer
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TIME
Start at 9 AM; time commitment is typically 2-3 hours
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TASKS
Help unload supplies (ladders, picking baskets, buckets and boxes), harvest oranges and/or lemons into buckets and boxes and load them back into the transport
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Napa Food Project
Garden for the Food Bank
# OF VOLUNTEERS
up to 5
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LOCATION
Napa Food Bank Warehouse, 938 Kaiser Rd
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DAYS
6 Saturdays per year - the 2nd Saturday of every even month
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TIME
8:30 AM - noon
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TASKS
Unload bags of donated food from cars; sort food into specific bins; refold bags
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# OF VOLUNTEERS
up to 15
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LOCATION
CanDo Garden, Salvador Ave
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DAYS
Mondays and Wednesdays, March-November
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TIME
Start at 9 AM; time commitment is usually 2-3 hours
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TASKS
Weeding; cut back cover crops and get beds ready for planting; harvest;
plant cover crop; plant crops
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