Be a Friend: join the crew as a volunteer
Join the Volunteer Force
A trained, on-call network for disaster response and community support. Sign up once, get called when your area needs you.
Where you are needed
Three ways we show up
Every dollar, every hour, and every helping hand supports one of three ways we show up for our Friends.
Disaster Response
On-call volunteers ready to deploy during local emergencies across Southern California and Washington, D.C.
Community Outreach
Boots on the ground. Help provide rent, utility, and food assistance to friends facing immediate hardship.
See the support we offerAdmin & Remote
Support intake calls, vetting support and behind-the-scenes logistical coordination.
- 1Basic info
- 2Availability & skills
- 3Background check
- 4Confirmation
Step 1 of 4
Basic information
What to expect
Volunteer with Friends of Fred
How can I volunteer with Friends of Fred?
Complete the volunteer sign-up form on this page. It has three steps: your basic information, your availability and skills, and consent to a background check. Sign up once, and we’ll contact you when your area needs help.
What do Friends of Fred volunteers do?
Volunteers help in three ways: disaster response during local emergencies, community outreach that helps provide rent, utility and food assistance, and admin and remote support with intake calls, vetting and logistics.
Do volunteers need a background check?
Yes. To help keep our community safe, Friends of Fred conducts a background check for all volunteers. You give consent as part of the sign-up form.
Where does the volunteer force operate?
Disaster response volunteers are on call for local emergencies across Southern California and Washington, D.C. Admin and remote volunteers support intake and coordination behind the scenes.
Trust that is earned
Your support moves someone from crisis to self-reliance.
Help when a Friend needs it most.
