Assisteens®
Today’s Budding Volunteers, Tomorrow’s Leaders
Assisteens, an auxiliary of Assistance League of Greater San Diego, is a dedicated group of teens committed to community service, leadership, and personal growth. Assisteens actively support Assistance League’s philanthropic programs, helping to provide school clothing, books, and essential resources to underserved children and families in San Diego.
From one of the Assisteens at a homeless outreach event:
“I had no idea how a haircut could bring so much happiness to an individual. Look at his face!”
Through hands-on involvement in our Thrift Shop, Resource Development, and direct service projects, Assisteens gain valuable experience in teamwork, communication, and problem solving. The program not only allows them to make a meaningful difference in their community but also prepares them for college and beyond by fostering leadership skills, civic responsibility, and a strong work ethic.
By joining Assisteens, members gain more than just volunteer hours—they become compassionate leaders, form lasting friendships, and develop skills that will benefit them for a lifetime.
Assisteens learn leadership skills by being officers and serving on committees. They learn effective communication, responsibility, budgeting and marketing skills. Empathy and inclusion are at the core of all they do.
Letters of recommendation from Assisteens advisors for college applications, scholarships, awards, and jobs are provided to members in good standing upon request. The annual volunteer hours commitment is a minimum of 24, though most Assisteens volunteer in excess of the minimum requirement. Many members continue for 4-6 years.
Members meet on a monthly basis on the second Sunday of the month. Additionally, they volunteer at a variety of philanthropic/community service events on scheduled weekends. Guest speakers help to provide deeper insight to the people in the community they are helping and the service programs they represent.
Assisteens enjoy the independence of running their meetings and planning philanthropic events. They enjoy volunteering together to help build a stronger community.
At the Assistance League Thrift Shop, Assisteens volunteer as cashiers and baggers at special events as well as regular hours on selected weekends. They learn skills to effectively work in a retail setting.
Assisteens and their families look forward to the End of Year Celebration! At this event, awards are bestowed upon Assisteens for outstanding accomplishments, graduating seniors are recognized, and new officers are installed.