Important Notice
Due to the COVID-19 public health emergency, the Community Ambassadors Program is not currently accepting volunteers. If you would like to be contacted when openings are available, please send an email to ssavolunteer@acgov.org.
Help support our Agency’s mission.
Due to the COVID-19 public health emergency, the Community Ambassadors Program is not currently accepting volunteers. If you would like to be contacted when openings are available, please send an email to ssavolunteer@acgov.org.
The Social Services Agency (SSA) seeks enthusiastic, dedicated, and dependable volunteers to support us in our mission: promoting the economic and social well-being of individuals, families, neighborhoods, and communities in Alameda County.
By sharing your time and talents, you have the potential to create a positive and lasting effect on the lives of many. Community Ambassadors may be involved in a variety of tasks, such as greeting customers in our waiting rooms, supporting public awareness campaigns for the Agency’s programs and services, or distributing critical items to households in urgent need.
To become a Community Ambassador, a person must be:
Prior to an assignment, prospective Community Ambassadors must complete all required forms, attend mandatory orientation and training, and complete fingerprinting for a criminal background check. Positions may require a telephone or in-person interview with the specific department. Depending on the nature of the position, additional background or health screening may be required.