With countless different ways to help out in Aliso Viejo, and local cities nearby; the California Scholarship Federation (CSF) chapter at Aliso has created a concise outlet of information for students looking to help out their community. CSF members can find the module on the CSF Canvas page regarding the numerous volunteer opportunities they are offering at the moment.
When girls’ water polo is in season, there are sign-ups open to volunteer at the snack shack. At the snack shack students work as cashiers ringing up drinks and snacks for the audience and taking orders. There is almost always a food stand, students can sign up to cook the food and help serve it with the assistance of an adult.
Another great opportunity is volunteering at Laura’s House, their goal is to end domestic violence. When volunteering students will be working in the donation center sorting out the donations from the community. Volunteers are required to be able to stand for the entire shift and lift 10 – 20 pounds.
The shifts are typically one hour long, the time frames range from starting at 10 in the morning to starting at around three in the afternoon. Volunteers ages 13 – 15 must be accompanied by someone 18 years of age or older and if the volunteer is 16 years old, they can volunteer on their own. In order to apply, students must email the volunteer coordinator and indicate they are from Aliso Niguel High School.
With so many different elementary schools in the area there’s always a carnival or a festival going on that draws volunteers from all over the community.
CSF has posted the sign up for the San Juan Elementary Spring Festival, taking place on Friday, April 17, 2026. The volunteering is from 4 pm till 8 pm and there are 50 slots available.
One of Aliso’s CSF co-presidents, Ansh Sharma (12) thinks that volunteering through CSF opportunities is a great way to get involved.
Sharma says, “CSF offers a really good platform for all these volunteer opportunities that I think exposes members to things that they usually wouldn’t be able to see without CSF.
He goes on to explain why it is important for high school students to get involved in community service by saying, “I think it’s something that sort of exposes you to the work ethic, and it also gives you that feeling of service and passion giving back to the community.”
Not only does volunteering make people feel good about giving back to the community, it also looks great on college applications.
Sharma adds, “Especially for young people, we tend to think more materialistic or things that really serve us. The grand scheme of things and exposing ourselves to different people, maybe people who are less fortunate than us, like animals or environments that might need help, builds that sense of service and community.”
Iva Khomenko (10), a CSF member says, “CSF has influenced me being able to know about different volunteer opportunities and be aware of other ways I can contribute to the community.”
Overall, CSF is a great organization to have at Aliso and it has encouraged many students to take action in their community and help others.
