The Rough and Ready Volunteer Fire Department provides fire protection, emergency rescue services and sandbags in times of floods.


Web pages

• Home - http://www.rrvfd.com/

AARP provides nationwide services and resources for older adults, with a focus on aging-related advocacy, community education, and financial well-being. 

Free and low-cost services are available to members and non-members alike, including seasonal tax preparation assistance and access to learning tools, publications, and virtual events.

Services include:

• Free tax preparation assistance for older adults (seasonal availability)
• Educational tools on topics such as caregiving, fraud prevention, and retirement planning
• Access to local events, webinars, and volunteer opportunities
• Advocacy on issues related to aging, healthcare, and economic security

Additional notes:

Some services may be member-exclusive. Tax assistance is offered through the AARP Foundation Tax-Aide program during tax season.

Web pages

• Home - https://www.aarp.org/

Sutter Animal Services (SASA) provides animal control and shelter services for Sutter County, Yuba City, and Live Oak.​

Services Include:

• Animal Control: Stray pickup, bite investigations, rabies quarantine
• Licensing: Dog licenses (required for dogs 4 months+)
• Shelter & Adoption: Open-admission shelter with pet adoptions
• Public Health: Rabies prevention and bite response
• Community Outreach: Education and volunteer programs

Web pages

• Home - https://www.yubacity.net/departments/sutter_animal_services/index.php

Seniors First's Telephone Reassurance Program provides homebound seniors with “social calls” by screened and trained volunteers.

The purpose of this free program is to alleviate the loneliness and isolation older adults often experience when living alone, or when residing in a rural area with limited access to transportation or social activities.

Call Reassurance provide weekly in-home social calls and also serve as a resource on community services and programs that can help the client retain their independence and remain in their home as long as they choose.

Seniors must be 60 and over, homebound (no longer driving), and able to interact socially.

Volunteer and senior matches are based on shared interests, geography, volunteer availability and personality as much as possible.

Web pages

• Home - https://seniorsfirst.org/
• Telephohe Reassurance Program - https://seniorsfirst.org/sf-programs/friendly-visitors/

Mercy Medical Angels offers free or low-cost transportation for those who cannot afford travel to medical appointments. Assistance may include air and ground transportation for medically necessary, non-emergency care.

Services include:

• Commercial airline tickets for long-distance medical appointments
• Free flights with volunteer private pilots when available
• Bus or train tickets for regional or long-distance travel
• Prepaid gas cards for qualifying ground travel

All communication is handled through the website. No phone contact is available. Not affiliated with Mercy Medical Group or Dignity Health.

Web pages

• Home - https://www.mercymedical.org/

The City of Roseville Volunteer Center is a community hub that connects Roseville residents with volunteer opportunities in the community. It links people to the volunteering needs of the City municipality and community organizations.


Web pages

• Home - https://www.roseville.ca.us/cms/One.aspx?portalId=7964922&pageId=8918486

HandsOn Sacramento provides an online database for connecting volunteers with organizations seeking volunteers.

The Regional Center for Volunteerism-HandsOn Sacramento Disaster Services Program manages and supports volunteers and donations in disaster for four counties: Sacramento, El Dorado, Placer and Yolo. It serves as the Emergency Volunteer Center in times of disaster - https://www.handsonsacto.org/EVC.

Below are links to the Disaster and Emergency Services Programs.

Web pages

• Home - https://www.handsonsacto.org/EVC
• Emergency Volunteer Center (EVC)/ Emergency Volunteer Management - https://www.handsonsacto.org/EVC
• Emergency Volunteer Corps - https://www.handsonsacto.org/opportunity/a0CA000000Cqg8tMAB?id=a0CA000000Cqg8tMAB
• Sacramento Region Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (VOAD) - https://www.handsonsacto.org/VOAD
  

Team Giving supports non-profit events and projects by leveraging volunteers and equipping their staff with resources, a broader volunteer pool, and training programs.

Web pages

• Home - https://impactfoundry.org/team-giving/

The Connecting Point Volunteer Hub is an online database for connecting Nevada County residents to volunteer opportunities in local nonprofits and public agencies.


Web pages

• Home - https://volunteerhub.connectingpoint.org/

The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program provides free tax assistance to qualifying individuals and families who earned less than $67,000 in 2024.

The coalition also helps educate the public on the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC).

VITA is available through Placer County Health and Human Services in cooperation with IRS and United Way.

Preparation assistance is available online at YourFreeTaxPrep.org or in person by IRS trained volunteers.

Web pages

• Home - https://www.yourfreetaxprep.org/
• VITA Flyers in English and Spanish - https://www.placer.ca.gov/DocumentCenter/View/76902/Free-Tax-Help---Appointments-Available-Flyer-2023-Tax-year?bidId=
• General Information - YourFreeTaxPrep.org
• What to Bring to Your VITA appointment - https://www.irs.gov/individuals/checklist-for-free-tax-return-preparation