The 2026 Placer Veterans Stand Down is scheduled for May 5-6, 2026, at @the Grounds (Roseville fairgrounds) located at 700 Event Center Dr. in Roseville, CA, 95678. All services are free and open to veterans and their families on a first-come, first-served basis on the day of services as capacity allows. The clinic will open at 8:00 am each day. Services are provided at the discretion of the healthcare provider.

A veteran ID is required. For more information about the Placer Veterans Stand Down event, please visit their website: Placer Veterans Stand Down – Serving Homeless Veterans and their Families.

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Volunteering info

In December, the Clinic volunteer registration system will be open for the 2025 Placer Veterans Stand Down. All volunteers must create a volunteer profile in our system before signing up to volunteer for a clinic; this can be done anytime. All volunteers must create a volunteer profile in our system before signing up to volunteer for a clinic; this can be don…

The KidZone Museum operates a children’s museum focused on early childhood development through creative play and exploration. 

Designed primarily for children under age 7, exhibits and programs support cognitive, physical, social, and creative skill-building. Camps and school partnerships extend learning opportunities for elementary-aged children. 

Teenagers may participate through volunteer roles.

The museum includes:

• Indoor play structure and exploration exhibits
• Infant play area
• Art studio for creative expression
• Nature play space
• Science and discovery lab
• Seasonal camps and school-based programs
• Teen volunteer opportunities

Web pages

• Home - https://kidzonemuseum.org/

Give Back Tahoe was developed in collaboration with the Tahoe Truckee Community Foundation to connect volunteers with nonprofit groups from the North Lake Tahoe and Truckee areas.

​Web pages

• Home - www.givebacktahoe.org

Tahoe Helping Hands provides Grocery Store Trips. Shopping for groceries should be simple—but when transportation is a challenge, it can quickly become overwhelming.

Their Grocery Store Trips Program helps neighbors stay independent and well-nourished by providing weekly rides to local grocery stores. Each trip includes group transportation with a volunteer driver, who picks up several community members, brings them to the store, and drops them off safely at home after

It’s more than just a ride—it’s a chance to check in with friendly faces, stay connected, and get errands they shop. done without the stress of navigating winter roads, heavy bags, or limited transportation options.

To make each trip safe and supportive:

• Drivers are background-checked volunteers trained to assist seniors and others who need a little extra help.

• Participants complete a short intake so we can coordinate the best route and match neighbors who live nearby.

• Rides are free and scheduled weekly based on volunte…

Tahoe Helping Hands provides Medical Appointment Transportation. The program helps ensure community members get to healthcare appointments safely, on time, and with dignity. They coordinate rides for seniors and others who need extra support getting to medical and dental visits, lab work, therapy, or other essential care.

Their drivers offer door-through-door assistance, meaning they don’t just drop you off—they help you to the door, and make sure you’re supported every step of the way.

Tahoe Helping Hands serves outlying areas around Truckee within Nevada County, which are not covered by existing local services.

To keep the program safe and reliable:

• Volunteer drivers are background-checked and trained in transportation best practices.

• Rides are scheduled in advance and coordinated by their team.

• All riders complete a brief intake so they can understand their needs and offer the right support.

• Service is always free, thanks to the generosity of donors and community sponsors.

Web pages

• Home -…

Tahoe Helping Hands provides a Volunteer Visits program where volunteers stop by to lend a hand and check in. Whether it’s folding laundry, changing a lightbulb, tidying up a cluttered space, or just sitting down for a cup of tea, these visits are about offering support and connection.

Many people in our region live alone, far from family, or face mobility challenges that make daily tasks harder. They help fill that gap—with kindness, reliability, and a neighborly spirit.

Each visit is personalized to meet the needs of the individual, and may include:

• Light household tasks like organizing or tidying up

• Tech help with phones or computers

• Companionship and conversation

• A quick wellness check to make sure everything’s okay

To keep everyone safe and supported:

• All volunteers are background-checked and trained for friendly home visits

• Every participant completes a simple intake so we understand how to help

• Visits are always free, and coordinated by our team

If you or someone you care about could use …

The Town of Truckee provides law enforcement and public safety services within the Town of Truckee.

Services include:

• Patrol, traffic enforcement, marine operations, investigations, and volunteer support (VIPS)
• Animal services, property and evidence, records management, and downtown parking enforcement
• Disaster preparedness information and emergency readiness tools
• Safe disposal of unwanted or expired prescription medications (restrictions apply)

Prescription Medication Disposal Guidelines:

• Accepted: Legal, non-expired or expired medications in original containers
  • Container size must not exceed 5 inches high or 3 inches in diameter
  • All personal information must be removed from the label, except for the medication name
• Not accepted: Illegal drugs

Web pages

• Home - https://www.townoftruckee.gov/
• Truckee Police - https://www.truckeepolice.com
• Disaster Preparedness - https://www.truckeepolice.com/disaster-preparedness
• Truckee Police Services - https://www.truckeepolice.com/police-service…

Cal Voices improves the lives of residents in the diverse communities of California through advocacy, education, research, and culturally relevant services. Some programs are offered in specific counties or regions, others are statewide.

Placer County

• Family Advocates with Placer County Parent Partners offer the following
  • Use creative, culturally sensitive, and strengths-based thinking to support families in achieving their goals.
  • Provide support to families receiving services from Placer County’s Children’s System of Care, including:
    • Behavioral Health
    • Drug Court
    • Child Welfare
    • Juvenile Probation Services
  • Create connections between teachers, juvenile probation officers, mental health workers, and social workers.
  • Support families where applicable
    • Court proceedings
    • Treatment team meetings
    • School meetings
  • Assist families in being equal partners with professionals assisting them.
  • Provide an opportunity for parents to benefit from the support and understandin…

Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy (HICAP) provides free, unbiased information and counseling to Medicare beneficiaries and people becoming eligible for Medicare within six months.

It older adults and people with disabilities in Nevada, Placer, and Yuba-Sutter counties.

Services include:

• Information about Medicare benefits, coverage options, and enrollment
• Counseling on supplemental insurance, long-term care insurance, and drug plans
• Assistance with billing issues, appeals, and denials
• One-on-one appointments with trained volunteer Medicare counselors

Additional notes:

HICAP aims to return phone messages within 2 business days, but it may take longer during high-volume periods.

Phone Numbers by County

• Nevada County Appointment Line | 530-258-6827
• Placer County Appointment Line | 916-376-8915
• Yuba-Sutter Appointment Line | 530-742-4474

Web pages

• Home - https://www.hicapservices.net/

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