February 2024 Revision

Access in Motion 916-660-3934 Non-emergency medical transport. Van service with ambulatory & wheelchair assistance provided.

American Cancer Society (Road to Recovery) 800-227-2345 Provides transportation to and from treatment for people with cancer who do not have a ride or are unable to drive them selves. Please call well in advance of your appointment date to coordinate a ride with a volunteer driver.

Auburn Loop 530-745-7560 Auburn Loop is a route bus that will pick you up at  designated bus stops with designated times throughout the day between hours of 9:00 am until 5:00 pm.

Auburn On-Demand 530-745-7560 Auburn On-Demand is a city provided ride share service. Through an App you are able to request a pickup at a location and destination of your choice. Our bus will then pick you up and take you to your requested destination.

Capital Corridor 530-839-2220 Capitol Corridor is a train that goes from Colfax to San Jose with a set schedule with mul…

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/

Auburn Fire Department provides development and safety of the community through prevention, public education, and emergency response.

The Auburn City Fire Department operates from 3 fire stations with 24/7 coverage.

• Station No. 1 - Martin Park Fire Station (Volunteer), 485 High Street, Auburn, CA 95603
• Station No. 2 - Gietzen Station (Staffed), 226 Sacramento Street, Auburn, CA 95603
• Station No. 3 - Maidu Station (Staffed), 901 Auburn Folsom Road, Auburn, CA 95603

Web pages

• Home - https://www.auburn.ca.gov/159/Fire

The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program provides free tax assistance to qualifying individuals and families who earned less than $69,000 in 2025.

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.

Services include:

• Free tax preparation
• Preparation assistance, available online or in person

Additional notes:

Information on the Placer Free Tax Prep webpage can be translated to most languages through a built-in Google Translate service.

Web pages

• Home - https://www.placer.ca.gov/FreeTaxPrep
• General Information - YourFreeTaxPrep.org
• What to Bring to Your VITA Appointment - https://www.irs.gov/individuals/checklist-for-free-tax-return-preparation

The Humane Society of the Sierra Foothills serves the public and helps enforce California‘s anti-cruelty laws that protect animals from abuse and neglect. It also offers adoption services and volunteer opportunities.

Web pages

• Home - https://animalplace.com/

Placer County 4-H provides youth development programs through hands-on learning in partnership with the University of California Cooperative Extension.

Services include:

• Leadership and citizenship programs for youth
• Hands-on learning in areas like agriculture, science, and healthy living
• Volunteer mentors and community service opportunities

Web pages

• Home - https://ucanr.edu/sites/placercounty4h/

Placer SPCA provides services for the pets and people of Placer County, including dogs, cats, and small animal adoptions.

Services include:

• Pet adoptions
• Lost and found pet assistance
• Spay and neuter assistance
• Low-cost rabies and microchip clinics
• Youth programs
• Volunteer opportunities

Web pages

• Home - www.placerspca.org
• Adoption Center - https://placerspca.org/adopt-home/

FieldHaven Feline Center’s FieldHaven Animal Support Team (FHAST) responds to disaster incidents by providing emergency shelter and care for cats and other small animals displaced by wildfires, evacuations, or other crises.

FHAST deploys trained volunteers and veterinary staff to offer on-site animal care, transport support, and compassionate assistance to pet owners.

The program prioritizes pet safety and trauma-informed sheltering in collaboration with local emergency response systems.

Services include:

• Emergency animal sheltering for cats and pocket pets during disasters
• On-site and off-site veterinary care for animals requiring medical support
• Transportation assistance for evacuated or rescued animals
• Volunteer response teams trained in FEMA protocols and animal disaster care
• Preparedness education, evacuation guides, and community outreach

Web pages

• Home - https://fieldhaven.com/
• FHAST - https://fieldhaven.com/programs/fhast/
• FHAST Volunteering - https://fieldhaven.com/wp-content/uploads/…

A Touch of Understanding’s mission is to encourage acceptance and respect for all individuals. ATOU's educational programs are designed to increase understanding of differences, thereby minimizing discrimination, bullying, and social isolation suffered by children and adults who are perceived as different for any reason, but especially those with disabilities.

ATOU's in-school workshop provides a potent, life-changing opportunity for students to meet people with disabilities and to experience for themselves what it may be like to have a disability. The workshop is broken up into two parts.

• Part 1: Speakers with disabilities talk about their life, their challenges, and how they achieve their goals. During the hour and a half session, students are encouraged to interact with these volunteers and ask questions.
• Part 2: Students visit activity stations where they: use a wheelchair and white cane, learn to write their names in Braille, perform a task using a mirror to simulate a learnin…

The Arc of Placer County operates programs serving individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Programs include:

• Adult Achievement Center (AAC): Offers vocational training, daily living skills, health and fitness activities, cognitive growth, and mobility training. Located in Auburn, the program promotes independence and community engagement.
• On the Go (OTG) & On the Go Youth (OTGY): Provides social recreation programs for adults and transition-age youth. Activities include bowling, sporting events, group dinners, and attending local festivals.
• Roseville Adult Center (RAC): Delivers vocational training, daily living practices, health and fitness, cognitive growth, and mobility training. Participants engage in community volunteer opportunities.
• Studio 700 Center for the Arts: Facilitates artistic development through creating visual art, photography, ceramics, clothing lines, short films, and performances. Artwork is sold to provide income oppor…