Simply the Basics offers a myriad of opportunities for volunteers to get involved in our impact. Together, we are able to improve community health by ensuring hygiene is equitable and accessible as we distribute essential supplies efficiently to our most in need communities.
While volunteering, you’ll work directly with your staff and have the opportunity to ask any questions and learn more about the issues of hygiene insecurity, homelessness, and the impact of your support.
Monthly Open House
Share some time on a Wednesday evening and join a community of volunteers to help assemble essential hygiene and menstrual care kits, sort and inventory supplies, and more! Opportunities are reserved for up to 12 volunteers in the Western Addition of SF from 4:00pm - 6:00pm .
Volunteer Requirements: RSVP is required. Ages 16+ unless otherwise accompanied by an adult.
Find upcoming Open Houses in the calendar below
Hygiene Markets
A compassionate and choice forward direct service event to provide essential hygiene products that promote health and wellness for low-income families and individuals. Volunteers support by distributing hygiene care directly to our neighbors in need, like a ‘personal shopper’ for our neighbors so they can receive exactly what they need! Tasks also include supporting setup and break down of our market table.
This is a great opportunity to work directly with our community and see the direct impact of our work. Market days vary upon each event.
Volunteer Requirements: Volunteers must be 18+ for this activity. Must be comfortable standing for periods of time and able to lift 20-30 lbs.
Email Brittany to learn more and be notified of future Markets
Internships
Join our team as Simply the Basics Community Impact Intern. Based upon skillet, the Community Impact Intern will have the opportunity to work directly with our staff to make an impact and gain real-life experience in the field of hygiene health, homelessness, and nonprofits.
Learn more HERE
Hygiene Deliveries
Every month Simply the Basics distributes thousands of essential hygiene supplies through our network of receiving sites with the support of our volunteers.
Learn more and sign up for future delivery support HERE
No need to check in, just join our Volunteer List to be notified of upcoming activities in the Bay Area!
*Calendar updated periodically. The best way to know about upcoming opportunities is to sign up above!