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Volunteering in Simi Valley

Simi Valley has a strong history of community involvement and volunteer work. Each year, more than 500 volunteers help in City buildings. They give over 40,000 hours of service, worth more than $1.4 million.

If you want to volunteer in the arts, social services, the environment, senior programs, youth activities, or animal care, there are many meaningful ways to support the community.

Meet Our 2026 Honorees

2026 Community Volunteer of the Year

Gina Truncale Adams has been chosen as the 2026 Community Volunteer of the Year. She earned this award through her years of service and strong leadership in many community programs. Her work includes serving on the Day of Peace planning committee and being active in the Rotary Club of Simi Sunrise. She also helps with fundraisers and events, such as the Happy Face Music Festival and Oktoberfest.

As President of the Simi Valley Cultural Arts Center Foundation Board for the past three years, she helped organize the 2025 Hispanic Heritage Festival, the Hispanic Heritage Film Festival, and the Colors of India event. Her dedication and enthusiasm for helping others show the best of Simi Valley.

2026 City Volunteer of the Year

Simi Valley’s 2026 City Volunteer of the Year, Chaplain Bill Martin, is being honored for his strong dedication to the Police Department and the community. As a Police Chaplain, he is a calm and steady presence at briefings, DUI checkpoints, and during tough situations. He supports officers and their families when they need it most. He also volunteers each week with the Knights of Columbus at St. Rose of Lima Church, where he helps feed unhoused individuals with kindness. He has given more than 500 hours of service.

At 89 years old, his energy, warmth, and lifelong commitment to helping others make him an outstanding and deserving honoree.

We are very grateful to the following individuals for their contributions:

Community Volunteer of the Year

Gina Truncale Adams (2026)
Peter Carrube (2025)
Marie Bennett (2024)
John Tolson (2023)
Simran Nadig (2022)
Robbie Hidalgo (2021)
Debbie Thomas (2020)
Patricia Lewis (2019)
Lisa Trent (2018)
Pamela Messier (2017)
Barbara Glodfelty (2016)
Antoinette Olson (2015)
Betty Lipman (2014)
Ray and Sally Valderrama (2013)
Donna Baldwin (2012)

City Volunteer of the Year

Bill Martin (2026)
Al Brown (2025)
Pete Stong (2024)
Jeanie Mortensen (2023)
Russ McClellan (2022)
Bill Oliver (2021)
Molly Waters (2020)
Tom Poyser (2019)
Gloria Bowman (2018)
Sharon Martin (2017)
Alexandra Walker (2016)
June-Marie von Osinski (2015)
Veronica Martinez (2014)
Judy Pepiot (2013)
Kurt Fredrickson (2012)

Volunteer Opportunities

View opportunities where volunteers are needed and welcome below:

Other Ways to Help the Community

The City of Simi Valley has more than two-dozen official citizen boards, commissions, and appointments that provide varied opportunities to get involved in the community. Meetings are open to the public, and the public is encouraged to attend even if they are not appointed to serve.

Local Non-Profit Organizations

Simi Valley is home to many non-profit organizations that actively seek volunteers. The chart below provides an overview:

Organization	Phone	Description	Volunteer Types
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Ventura County, Simi Valley Youth Room	(805) 484-2282	We welcome youth from the ages of 6-18 to participate in FREE daily after school activities in a group mentoring setting. Offering a quiet and peaceful place to work on homework or special projects	Tutoring, teaching life skills, art projects, and more. Volunteers ages 15 and older are needed for the online Mentor Academy. Volunteers ages 21 and older are needed for in‑person mentoring.
Boys and Girls Club of Moorpark and Simi Valley	(805) 527-4437	Provides afterschool and school break programs to youths age 6-17 at an affordable cost	Teaching life skills, tutoring, technical assistance, coaching, career development, performing arts, office work, building repairs, and more! Must be at least 16 years of age.
CASA of Ventura County	(805) 389-3120	Represents children in court who are removed from their homes by protective services	Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASAs) over 21 years of age and fundraisers.
Community Pregnancy Clinic	(805) 583-3598	Offers free services to women in unplanned pregnancies	Please call for volunteering information
Educational First Homestay Programs	(805) 405-6691	Promotes international understanding through cultural exchange and language learning	Volunteers to host international students
Free Clinic of Simi Valley	(805) 522-3733	Provide medical care, counseling, dental and legal assistance to individuals and families in need, regardless of their ability to pay.	California certified and licensed professionals in the medical, legal, counseling and dental fields. Additional volunteer opportunities in administration and fundraising.
For The Troops	(805) 306-0830	Packages and sends "We Care Packages" to deployed military personnel, primarily in war zones	Help assemble "We Care Packages", collect donations at local retail stores, and write letters to servicemen and women
Long Term Care Services of Ventura County, Inc.	(805) 656-1986	Advocates for seniors and dependent adults in long term care facilities	Volunteer ombudsmen to conduct visits at least once a month and ensure residents' safety. Submit an application at www.ombudsmanventura.org.
The Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation	(805) 577-4060	Assists with the operation of the Presidential Library and Museum	Docents are needed to conduct tours and assist the public with inquiries
The Samaritan Center	(805) 579-9166	Daytime drop in center for the homeless, at-risk of becoming homeless, and the poor and needy	Volunteers to assist with yard work, kitchen help, laundry, painting, food pantry organizing, sorting clothing and donations
Simi at the Garden	(805) 208-3060	Simi Valley's first community garden, with nearly 200 individual garden spaces	Gardeners, advertisers, and event organizers
Simi Valley Little League Baseball	(805) 520-0555	Opportunities for kids to have fun and learn to play baseball - everyone plays!	Umpires, coaches, board members, fundraisers, groundskeepers
Simi Valley Public Library	(805) 526-1735	Opportunities for lifelong learning through public access computers, free wi-fi, access to over 2 million items from over 40 libraries, indoor and outdoor areas, and rentable community room	Sorting and shelving books, computer assistance, check-out, craft assistance, special events, and homework helpers for elementary school-age students