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• Fight Hunger! Food Distribution at Fair Oaks Adult Activity Center, Redwood City

  with Second Harvest of Silicon Valley
  Fair Oaks Adult Activity Center2600 Middlefield Rd.Redwood City, CA 94063
  It's Flexible! We'll work with your schedule

  Food Distribution at Fair Oaks Adult Activity Center Second & Fourth Fridays from 10:00am-1:00pm Everyone should have access to healthy food. Second Harvest provides nutritious groceries and fresh produce at distribution sites throughout Santa Clara and San Mateo counties. These sites are volunteer-run and rely on committed, dedicated volunteers who can support the effort on an ongoing basis. We invite you to join us in providing a warm and welcoming environment for our clients. Activities could include assisting with set up, unloading and moving food boxes from pallets, loading boxes into the cars of our clients, and site cleanup. This volunteer activity does require some heavy lifting (15-30 lbs.) and regular movement. Volunteers must be willing and able to work with people of different backgrounds and nationalities, exhibit compassion and sensitivity, maintain strict confidentiality of all member and volunteer information, as well as follow all guidelines and instructions provided by the site leader. PLEASE SIGN UP TO VOLUNTEER (Please do not email back - please copy the link below and paste into your browser to register): https://www.shfb.org/give-help/volunteer/volcalendar-general/?location=0011I00001IqtiDQAR&page=1

  Date Posted: May 10, 2024

• Fight Hunger! Food Distribution at Canada College/SMCCCD, Redwood City

  with Second Harvest of Silicon Valley
  Canada College/SMCCCD4200 Farm Hill BlvdRedwood City, CA 94061
  It's Flexible! We'll work with your schedule

  Food Distribution at Canada College/SMCCCD Every Tuesday from 9:30am-1:00pm Everyone should have access to healthy food. Second Harvest provides nutritious groceries and fresh produce at distribution sites throughout Santa Clara and San Mateo counties. These sites are volunteer-run and rely on committed, dedicated volunteers who can support the effort on an ongoing basis. We invite you to join us in providing a warm and welcoming environment for our clients. Activities could include assisting with set up, unloading and moving food boxes from pallets, loading boxes into the cars of our clients, and site cleanup. This volunteer activity does require some heavy lifting (15-30 lbs.) and regular movement. Volunteers must be willing and able to work with people of different backgrounds and nationalities, exhibit compassion and sensitivity, maintain strict confidentiality of all member and volunteer information, as well as follow all guidelines and instructions provided by the site leader. PLEASE SIGN UP TO VOLUNTEER (Please do not email back - please copy the link below and paste into your browser to register): https://www.shfb.org/give-help/volunteer/volcalendar-general/?location=0018W00001wwaMrQAI

  Date Posted: May 10, 2024

• Fight Hunger! Food Distribution at Bethal Church - San Jose

  with Second Harvest of Silicon Valley
  Bethal Church1201 South Winchester BoulevardSan Jose, CA 95128
  It's Flexible! We'll work with your schedule

  Food Distribution at Bethal Church 1st & 3rd Thursdays from 9:15am-11:45am Everyone should have access to healthy food. Second Harvest provides nutritious groceries and fresh produce at distribution sites throughout Santa Clara and San Mateo counties. These sites are volunteer-run and rely on committed, dedicated volunteers who can support the effort on an ongoing basis. We invite you to join us in providing a warm and welcoming environment for our clients. Activities could include assisting with set up, unloading and moving food boxes from pallets, loading boxes into the cars of our clients, and site cleanup. This volunteer activity does require some heavy lifting (15-30 lbs.) and regular movement. Volunteers must be willing and able to work with people of different backgrounds and nationalities, exhibit compassion and sensitivity, maintain strict confidentiality of all member and volunteer information, as well as follow all guidelines and instructions provided by the site leader. PLEASE SIGN UP TO VOLUNTEER (Please do not email back - please copy the link below and paste into your browser to register): https://www.shfb.org/give-help/volunteer/volcalendar-general/?location=0011I00000TVQ3QQAX

  Date Posted: May 10, 2024

• Special Event Coordinator-Internship

  with Friends of the Palo Alto Library
  4000 Middlefield RoadCubberley Community CenterSee website http://www.fopal.orgPalo Alto, CA 94303
  It's Flexible! We'll work with your schedule

  Friends of the Palo Alto Library are seeking a Book Sale and Volunteer Coordinator Intern to oversee the operations of our monthly book sales at Cubberley Community Center this summer. (which generates more than $200K annually to support programs and acquisitions in Palo Alto city libraries) This person will be in charge of coordinating the activities of 40+ part-time volunteers in the many tasks involved in holding the sales. The time required is estimated to average 10 hours a week, with the most work during the sale dates.(Second Sat & Sun of the month). For more information, visit our web page at www.fopal.org or email us at volunteer@fopal.org

  Date Posted: May 10, 2024

• Become a Library Friend at Calabazas Library!

  with San Jose Public Library - Calabazas Branch Library
  1230 S Blaney AVeSan Jose, CA 95129
  It's Flexible! We'll work with your schedule

  We are looking for volunteers to be a part of our team. We raise money through our book sales to fund programs at our branch. This is a great opportunity for anyone interested in libraries. Volunteer 1 to 5 hours per week marketing inside book sales 6-month minimum commitment Assist with sorting books Assist in publicizing Friends activities and book sales Assist with book sales Fingerprint clearance required for volunteers 18 or over.

  Date Posted: May 10, 2024

• Food Pantry - Mornings 8 AM-12 PM

  with West Valley Community Services
  West Valley Community Services10104 Vista DriveCupertino, CA 95014
  It's Flexible! We'll work with your schedule

  We are looking for volunteers to spend their time in our Food Pantry mornings from 8am-12noon. Volunteers sort through food donations and help stock our shelves with produce. West Valley Community Services (WVCS)* Food Pantry volunteers are a vital part of our organization. This is a great opportunity for volunteers that like to get moving, feel they've made a difference and enjoy serving clients in a direct way. Responsibilities include: set up and clean up of the food pantry unloading, sorting and stocking donated goods Volunteers are asked to volunteer for 1 shift per week, for at least 8 consecutive weeks. We'd love for you to volunteer with us longer if you'd like! Closed-toed shoes are required. *West Valley Community Services (WVCS) is a basic needs organization that serves people in need in the Cupertino, Los Gatos, Monte Sereno, Saratoga, and West San Jose areas. The mission of WVCS is to encourage the sharing of community resources, to provide basic human needs in a caring and dignified environment, and to provide opportunities for volunteers to participate in WVCS' activities.

  Date Posted: May 10, 2024

• Kitten Cuddler- Eastridge Mall

  with MINI CAT TOWN INC
  2200 Eastridge LoopSan Jose, CA 95122
  It's Flexible! We'll work with your schedule

  Volunteers will be taking care of daily kitten needs and providing customer service to guests. For more information, please visit MiniCatTown.org. High school students may also apply. Mini Cat Town is a participant in the President's Volunteer Service Award Program. Thank you for your consideration! MUST APPLY THROUGH OUR PORTAL: https://www.shelterluv.com/form/volunteer/MCT/33-san-jose-eastridge

  Date Posted: May 10, 2024

• Hospice Volunteer

  with American Hospice and Home Health Care Services Inc
  Pleasanton, CA 94566
  It's Flexible! We'll work with your schedule

  We are looking for qualified Volunteers to provide appropriate services in accordance with the plan of care and hospice program needs as well as strict CDC Guidelines to protect yourself and others to stop the spread of COVID 19 Must wear a mask Keeping a 6 feet distance Washing hands often, sanitizing as needed Covering cough and sneezes Clean and disinfect common touched services Monitoring your health daily; temperature checks and being alerted for COVID signs and symptoms

  Date Posted: May 10, 2024

• Companionship for patients

  with Bridge Home Health & Hospice
  7461 Monterey RoadGilroy, CA 95020
  It's Flexible! We'll work with your schedule

  Many different opportunities are available both in the office and with patients including. Social Visits Reading Aloud Playing games Sharing Music Playing Instrument Massage Therapy (License required) Reiki (Licenses required) cosmetologist (Licenses required)

  Date Posted: May 9, 2024

• Companionship for patients

  with Bridge Home Health & Hospice
  171 West Edmundson AvenueMorgan Hill, CA 95037
  It's Flexible! We'll work with your schedule

  Social Visits Reading Aloud Playing games Sharing Music Playing Instrument Massage Therapy (License required) Reiki (Licenses required) cosmetologist (Licenses required)

  Date Posted: May 9, 2024

• Got language skill? Become a Hospice Volunteer!!!

  with AccentCare - San Jose
  400 Race StreetSuite 101San Jose, CA 95126
  It's Flexible! We'll work with your schedule

  AccentCare Hospice is looking for Volunteers to visit patients in San Jose. You will provide the patient and family with emotional support and companionship. Volunteer activities with patients include: reading out loud, listening to music, doing crafts, listening to patients’ stories, but most of all, becoming a friend to someone dealing with terminal illness. If you are looking for a rewarding volunteer opportunity, then this is for you! Orientation and training to be a AccentCare Hospice Volunteer is extensive, but very valuable. All volunteers must complete: Initial paperwork packet completion Untarnished criminal background history Motor vehicle report with no more than 3 moving violations within the past 36 months A physical, offered to you at no cost Tuberculosis skin test, offered to you for free at our office Watch educational Video Modules Patient Care Volunteers must be 18 or older. Language needs: Spanish, Mandarin, Cantonese, Russian, Farsi, and many more!

  Date Posted: May 8, 2024

• Do you like to sing or play an instrument?

  with AccentCare - San Jose
  400 Race StreetSuite 101San Jose, CA 95126
  It's Flexible! We'll work with your schedule

  AccentCare Hospice is looking for MUSIC COMPANIONS to visit our hospice patients. If you are looking for a rewarding volunteer opportunity, then this is for you! Orientation and training to be a AccentCare Hospice Volunteer is extensive, but very valuable. All volunteers must: Interview and paperwork review session with Volunteer Manager Have an untarnished criminal background history Have a brief, simple physical, offered to you at no cost Take a Tuberculosis skin test, offered to you for free at our office Complete Self-study online modules that provide a thorough understanding of hospice Volunteers who are 18 or over can work directly with patients, but volunteers under 18 are welcome also to work in our office making phone calls to patients and helping out.

  Date Posted: May 8, 2024

• Your Community Needs You!

  with AccentCare - San Jose
  400 Race StreetSuite 101San Jose, CA 95126
  It's Flexible! We'll work with your schedule

  AccentCare Hospice is looking for Direct Patient Care Volunteers available during the week to visit patients throughout the Santa Clara County. As a Direct Patient Care Volunteer, you would be providing the patient and/or family with emotional support and companionship. Volunteer activities with patients include: watching television, reading, listening to music, doing crafts, listening to patients’ stories, but most of all, becoming a friend to someone dealing with terminal illness. If you are looking for a rewarding volunteer opportunity, then this is for you! Orientation and training to be a AccentCare Hospice Volunteer is extensive, but very valuable. All volunteers must: Initial paperwork packet completion Interview and paperwork review session with Volunteer Coordinator Untarnished criminal background history Motor vehicle report with no more than 3 moving violations within the past 36 months A physical, offered to you at no cost Tuberculosis skin test, offered to you for free at our office Self-study modules and competency completion Additionally: Direct Patient Care Volunteers will complete a Volunteer Training Day, as well as additional self-study modules and competencies. Direct Patient Care Volunteers must be 18 or older.

  Date Posted: May 8, 2024

• 21+? Become a Foster Child Advocate!

  with CASA of San Mateo County
  Palo Alto, CA 94303
  It's Flexible! We'll work with your schedule

  CASA of San Mateo County are Court Appointed Special Advocates giving a foster child a voice in the courtroom. CASA advocates create a one-on-one, consistent relationship with the child they serve. They also mentor the child throughout the time the child is under the court's supervision. Our mission is to ensure that all abused and neglected children under the protection of the Court have a consistent and caring adult who speaks on their behalf and helps them reach their full potential. According to the "Bureau of Labor Statistics", in 2015, 21.8% of males were involved with volunteering and 27.8% were female. For this study, 62,623 volunteer's were surveyed in total; 26,498 were male and 36,126 were female. (http://www.bls.gov/news.release/volun.nr0.htm) According specifically to CASA of San Mateo County, in the last fiscal year - 19% of advocates were male and 81% were female. Regarding both statistics, there is a significantly higher rate of female volunteer's versus male volunteer's. CASA of San Mateo County wants to change this statistic! FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT: Website: http://www.casaofsanmateo.org/volunteer Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CASAofSanMateo/ Email: melissa@casaofsanmateo.org Phone: 650-730-5935

  Date Posted: May 7, 2024

• Activity Support at Rosener House

  with Peninsula Volunteers Inc.
  500 Arbor RoadMenlo Park, CA 94025
  It's Flexible! We'll work with your schedule

  Are you patient and energetic? Do you love interacting with older adults? PVI Rosener House , the activity center for adults with age-related challenges, is currently seeking individuals to be regular volunteers on Wed. and Thurs., from 12:30pm-2pm. As an activity support volunteer, you will be responsible for prepping the activity room, work hands-on helping the client while supporting the staff, and cleaning up activity supplies. If you are interested, please apply at https://1pvi.org/volunteer-application/. For more information please contact Idrina at isims@1pvi.org.

  Date Posted: May 7, 2024

• Little House Guest Services Front Desk Assistant-Urgent Need

  with Peninsula Volunteers Inc.
  800 Middle Ave.Menlo ParkMenlo Park, CA 94025
  It's Flexible! We'll work with your schedule

  Little House Activity Center is looking for dependable volunteers to help provide excellent client service to visitors and callers. Volunteers will greet guests, answer phones, direct guests to workshops and classes, and help setup for events when needed, all while providing the best client experience. You can sign up for one day a week or multiple days. Three month commitment preferred. To apply, please visit https://1pvi.org/volunteer-application/

  Date Posted: May 7, 2024

• PVI's Meals on Wheels Drivers Needed Urgently

  with Peninsula Volunteers Inc.
  Little House Activity Center800 Middle Ave.Menlo Park, CA 94025
  It's Flexible! We'll work with your schedule

  Peninsula Volunteers, Inc. in Menlo Park prepares and delivers over 600 nutritious meals to primarily homebound seniors and adults with disabilities in San Mateo County who are unable to shop or cook for themselves. We need your help! Volunteers deliver a meal and friendly check-in. * Drivers must have two years prior driving experience. Use own car and gas. DMV and background check required. *On-call drivers also needed. Sign up to be a back-up driver!! Please apply at https://1pvi.org/volunteer-application/

  Date Posted: May 7, 2024

• 21+?Become a Foster Youth Advocate!

  with CASA of San Mateo County
  330 Twin Dolphin Drive #139Redwood CityRedwood City, CA 94065
  It's Flexible! We'll work with your schedule

  As CASA volunteer you develop a trusting relationship with children who have been placed in the foster care system because of abuse or neglect or young people who are part of the probation system. As young people navigate a period of trauma, uncertainty and change, a CASA volunteer may be the only consistent and caring adult presence in a child’s life. CASA volunteers are adults 21 years of age or older who come from all walks of life. They are community members who care about children and who form a personal connection, a connection that for many is life changing. Take the first step to becoming a CASA volunteer today, and sign up for an orientation! https://www.casaofsanmateo.org/volunteer FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT: Website: http://www.casaofsanmateo.org/volunteer Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CASAofSanMateo/ Email: melissa@casaofsanmateo.org

  Date Posted: May 7, 2024

• 21+ Male Advocates Needed

  with CASA of San Mateo County
  330 Twin Dolphin Drive #139Redwood CityRedwood City, CA 94065
  It's Flexible! We'll work with your schedule

  CASA of San Mateo County supports Court Appointed Special Advocates(CASAs) giving a foster child a voice in the court room. CASA volunteers create a one-on-one, consistent relationship with the child they serve. They also mentor the child throughout the time the child is under the court's supervision. As part of our commitment to embracing the community that we serve, CASA of San Mateo County strives to reach volunteers that represent the diversity of our area, including gender. Last fiscal year 12% of our volunteers identified as male compared to the 88% identifying as female. CASA of San Mateo County wants to change this statistic! Male Mentor's, 21 years or older, can change and empower a young man's life and be a positive role model for that child. Currently, many male children are left without a CASA advocate due to lack of male volunteers. FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT: Website: http://www.casaofsanmateo.org/volunteer Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CASAofSanMateo/ Email: melissa@casaofsanmateo.org

  Date Posted: May 7, 2024

• Organic Farming Volunteer

  with Hidden Villa (Organic Farm and Wilderness Area)
  26870 Moody Rd.Los Altos Hills, CA 94022
  It's Flexible! We'll work with your schedule

  Work side-by-side with Hidden Villa's Farm team as they grow Hidden Villa's organic produce. With your hands in the soil, you'll learn from our expert farmers how Hidden Villa practices small-scale organic farming. Typical activities include seasonal planting, transplanting, weeding, harvesting, mulching, pruning, and building the occasional protective gopher cage. Opportunities available Wednesday mornings 9:30 - 12:30 April through November. Program Benefits Getting your hands in the soil and seeing the immediate impact of your volunteer work at Hidden Villa is very rewarding. Other benefits include: Learn organic, small-scale farming concepts Seasonal appreciation gathering for volunteers who complete at least 10 hours Written letters of recommendation and official volunteer hours for external program requirements

  Date Posted: May 6, 2024

• Volunteers needed to cleanup the streets in Redwood City! | Get Community Service Hours!

  with Pacific Beach Coalition
  Multiple LocationsRedwood City, CA 94061
  It's Flexible! We'll work with your schedule

  Our goal is to get as many Earth Heroes as possible to cleanup a location of their liking and inspiring others, while staying safe and respecting County and State orders. What are the "Street to Beach" cleanups? Simply put, it is a cleanup by yourself or with family and/or housemates following your county's orders for COVID-19. It can be around your neighborhood, at the beach, in a needy area, or anywhere actually. You could even "adopt" a specific location in need and care for it on a regular basis. https://www.pacificbeachcoalition.org/street-beach-cleanups/ Please Note: If you do a cleanup, you are doing it on your own accord and personally accepting any and all risks. Why should we do this? Neighborhood and street cleanups are fun and rewarding outdoor activities for you, your family and friends. Picking up litter from the streets keeps it from flowing into the ocean via our storm drains. We are now finding lots of litter, plastic bags, wrappers, disposable gloves, masks and food containers on our beaches and throughout the neighborhoods. Every single piece collected counts to saving our wildlife and habitats! How can we help? It is very easy! Make sure you have all your supplies ready, and go out! Don’t forget to let us know how much trash you collected so that we can add it to our total. Follow these 4 steps to have a safe and fun cleanup: 1. Go on our website to sign the online waiver 2. Grab your supplies (bucket, gloves, pick up sticks) 3. Download the Clean Swell app to record the trash you got (or more ways to log the trash on our website) 4. Go outside near your home Instructions to get community volunteer hours verified here: https://www.pacificbeachcoalition.org/student-volunteer-hours/ Thank you for caring! Pacific Beach Coalition

  Date Posted: May 6, 2024

• The Rainbow Community Garden at St Stephen's in-the-Field Episcopal Church

  with St Stephen's in-the-Fields Episcopal Church
  7269 Santa Teresa Blvd.San Jose, CA 95139
  It's Flexible! We'll work with your schedule

  We host a weekly, Saturday community garden work party; a typical Saturday might involve watering the nursery beds, lasagna-mulching invasive grasses, planting native trees, harvesting delicious fruits and vegetables, building new community garden beds, or just eating Otter Pops and planning out the next weekend's work. It is outdoors, accessible for a wide range of abilities and skill sets. There is access to water and bathrooms on site, but plan to bring a snack. Many of our Saturday volunteers are trans and non-binary and queer, several are on the Autism Spectrum, and nearly everyone started out not knowing much about gardening. It's a low-key, welcoming, fun group; we provide the tools but are happy if you want to bring yours too.

  Date Posted: May 5, 2024

• Be a Tutor and Help Someone Read and Write @ Morgan Hill Library

  with Santa Clara County Library District - Morgan Hill Library
  660 W. MainMorgan Hill, CA 95037
  It's Flexible! We'll work with your schedule

  Are you looking for ways to give back to the community? The Reading Program, Santa Clara County Library District’s adult literacy program, is looking for tutors to work one-on-one with adult learners who wish to improve their reading, writing, and communication skills. We work with dedicated, patient, flexible, and sensitive volunteers who create a positive learning environment where adults in our community can thrive and learn without embarrassment. With improved literacy skills and the confidence that comes with them, adult learners are able to pursue a better life and a better future for themselves, their families and their communities. To be part of our program, no prior experience is necessary. What are the requirements to volunteer? Adults (age 18 and up) Be patient, adaptable, and dedicated Be able to read and write in English at a high school level Attend orientation and training Clear online background check (fees covered by SCCLD) Dedicate at least 2 hours a week to your learner for at least 6 months (choose your own schedule) Prepare learner-centered lessons (tutoring materials and resources will be provided) Interested? Contact us! Email: readingprogram@sccl.org Phone: 408-848-5366 We look forward to hearing from you! The Reading Program Team

  Date Posted: May 3, 2024

• Volunteers Needed! Food Market check-out at local San Mateo food pantry

  with Samaritan House San Mateo
  4031 Pacific BlvdSan Mateo, CA 94403
  It's Flexible! We'll work with your schedule

  Samaritan House is opening its new community marketplace, Cora's Community Market. We are seeking friendly volunteers to help clients shopping for groceries check out their items and confirm they took the correct amount. If you are interested in helping as a volunteer once weekly, please reach out to learn more. Right now help is most needed Monday through Friday between either 9am to 12pm or 1pm-4pm and we are looking for at least 1 volunteer per shift, ongoing.

  Date Posted: May 2, 2024

• Store Volunteers Needed - Fremont

  with Hope Services
  HopeTHRIFT41200 Blacow RoadFremont, CA 94538
  It's Flexible! We'll work with your schedule

  Opportunities to help with: Help pull merchandise from floor Help tagging products with price and hanging Help sort products Help merchandising shelves Partner and support Hope participants in their assigned duties

  Date Posted: May 2, 2024

• Women, don't just be sad about Child Abuse, do something about it right NOW!!!

  with Chicktime
  Locations across America: Corporate Office200 S. 10th St. suite 1700McAllenMcAllen, TX 78501
  It's Flexible! We'll work with your schedule

  Chicktime is a movement of women setting up networks or volunteer chapters all across America who are taking their place. Visit our website and click on the Established Chapter Menu to find out if we have a chapter in your area to serve and if we do sign up to get information about that chapter. http://www.chicktime.com/established-chapters/ FREE GIFT: http://www.chicktime.com/wp-content/uploads/Chicktime-Book-FREE-Gift.pdf We find it unacceptable to sit by and do nothing as the children in our local communities are repeatedly abused and neglected day after day. Our role is simple. We tangibly love these children of abuse. They are easy to find. There are children's homes in every community across our nation... filled with children RIGHT NOW who are hurting and alone. We must go to them. Love on them. And let them know they are precious and they matter. Visit chicktime.com to find a chapter in your area. If one does not exist, setting up a new chapter is easy and we are here to help you. To get started read through our short book to learn next steps. We welcome you to download a free copy: http://www.chicktime.com/wp-content/uploads/Chicktime-Book-FREE-Gift.pdf We are here to help you follow your dreams and take the plunge. We encourage you to organize a chapter if one does not exist in your area. You will experience joy you never in a million years dreamed even existed. Go to Chicktime.com and click on established chapter to see you there is an active chapter in your area.

  Date Posted: May 1, 2024

• Senior Nutrition Sites need your help. Do you like to work with food & fun people? (Palo Alto)

  with LA COMIDA
  Palo Alto, CA 94306
  It's Flexible! We'll work with your schedule

  La Comida is a Senior Nutrition Program designed to help seniors live healthier, and vibrant lives through good nutrition and friendship. We are located in Palo Alto serving lunch Monday through Friday. Most volunteers help out 1 day per week between 10:00 to12:30 helping to set up the dining room and serve the lunch at our South Palo Alto site or 10:45 to 12:45 at our downtown site. Our meals are currently served as dine-in. Our dining room located at Stevenson House in South Palo Alto or our site at 450 Bryant Street. We serve seniors from the community over the age of 60 in a social setting. Protective masks and gloves supplied. We encourage clients to wear masks to be served. This is a great volunteer job for seniors ,high schoolers during their breaks or parents with school aged child (volunteer 1 day a week while your child is in school). Volunteering is a great way for retirees wanting to stay active and give back to your community. Meet people and make friends. There are a variety of positions available. For more info call or email to: LaComidavolunteers@gmail.com GOOD OPORTUNITY FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS DURING THE SCHOOL BREAKS. Call 650 322 3742; best times to call 9-11am or 2-4:00 pm Additional opportunities available afternoons a few hours a week working in office helping with filings. Please call to inquire. Check out our website at www.Lacomida.org to see what we do.

  Date Posted: April 30, 2024

• Group Dance Performance - Onsite

  with Hearts & Minds Activity Center
  2380 Enborg Ln.San Jose, CA 95128
  It's Flexible! We'll work with your schedule

  We are looking for a few small groups to do regular dance performances for our seniors! One 30-minute to hour-long performance a month would be ideal, but we are flexible! Any kind of dance with any kind of skill level will be fine, we have a large program room and also a large backyard space. All volunteers must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19. Our program hours are Monday through Friday, and we encourage performances between 11am - 12pm and 2pm - 3pm.

  Date Posted: April 29, 2024

• Co-Leaders needed! Put your people skills to use helping veterans through Soldiers' Angels!

  with Soldiers' Angels - Palo Alto
  Palo Alto VAPalo Alto, CA 94301
  It's Flexible! We'll work with your schedule

  VA Deputy Representative Leaders needed! Put your people skills to use helping veterans through Soldiers’ Angels! As the VA Representative, you will lead and help organize fun and engaging programs to boost the morale of veterans! From recruitment of volunteers to coordinating the distribution of goods and services to hosting special events for veterans, you and the volunteers will show our veterans how much we appreciate their service. This position will also be responsible for the documentation of donations and the monthly reporting for the volunteers they lead. Are you ready to represent an amazing nonprofit through great works at your local VA Hospital? Reach out today for more information! If you haven't set up your volunteer profile in the Soldiers' Angels volunteer database yet, please do so by clicking on the following link: https://soldiersangels.my.site.com/s/login/

  Date Posted: April 29, 2024

• Chair / Laughing Yoga Volunteers

  with Hearts & Minds Activity Center
  2380 Enborg Ln.San Jose, CA 95128
  It's Flexible! We'll work with your schedule

  We are looking for energetic yoga fanatics to lead our seniors through a few yoga exercises on a scheduled basis - set by the instructor. (Weekly / Biweekly / Monthly). We are open Monday through Friday, and we would be able to host an instructor between 11am - 12:00pm, or from 2:00pm - 4:00pm. All volunteers must be vaccinated for COVID-19 + One Booster.

  Date Posted: April 29, 2024

• Therapy animals

  with Hearts & Minds Activity Center
  2380 Enborg Ln.San Jose, CA 95128
  It's Flexible! We'll work with your schedule

  We are looking for Therapy animals to give an education background and entertainment our participants with dementia. (Must be a certified through any Pet Therapy Program & up to dates with vaccines.)

  Date Posted: April 29, 2024

• Visitor Services Representative

  with San Jose Museum of Quilts and Textiles
  520 South First StreetSan Jose, CA 95113
  It's Flexible! We'll work with your schedule

  Position: Volunteer Visitor Services Representative Hours: 4-16 hours/week, Thursday-Sunday Schedule: Flexible, weekends and evenings as needed. We’re looking for an enthusiastic, outgoing, and friendly person to provide coverage and extra help for Visitor Services Representatives during regular museum hours and special events. What you will be doing: As the Visitor Services Representative, you are the face of the museum. You will make an outstanding first impression by being a friendly, attentive, and welcoming host and greeter for all visitors! Your tasks will include: Informing visitors about current and future programs, events, workshops, and exhibitions Inviting visitors to share their feedback and connect with the museum deeper by joining our mailing list, becoming a member or volunteer Selling admission tickets, memberships, and store products. Comfortable with cash handling, or willing to learn Maintaining museum facilities throughout the day. Reporting any facility or gallery maintenance needs or potential improvements to your supervisor. Administrative tasks: take phone calls, mail, and packages, directing them to appropriate staff as needed Other related tasks, as assigned You will be great for this role if: You are 18 years of age or older You are available weekends and evenings as needed You enjoy helping people, engaging a wide range of visitors, and providing exceptional customer service You are a reliable team player who can also work on projects independently You are attentive to detail, organized, and comfortable handling cash, credit card, and other payment transactions You are enjoy art and want to learn about the museum’s history, current and upcoming exhibitions and programs, as well as share this enthusiasm with visitors You can professionally address problems or visitor concerns on the spot You are comfortable working with (or ready to learn) Microsoft Office, Google products, Square POS and other systems Founded in 1977, the San Jose Museum of Quilts & Textiles is the art museum in the United States to feature quilts and textiles as its sole focus. Our mission is to share and celebrate the art and culture of textiles. We believe that fabric holds an innate power to connect people of varied backgrounds. As part of the Visitor Services team, you will play a key role in creating a positive, welcoming and inclusive experience for all visitors.

  Date Posted: April 25, 2024

• Are You Multilingual? Become a Sutter Hospice Volunteer in San Mateo County

  with Sutter Care at Home - Hospice https://www.sutterhealth.org/scah
  1670 S Amphlett Blvd.Suite 300San Mateo, CA 94402
  It's Flexible! We'll work with your schedule

  Are you a compassionate human? Then join us for the opportunity to become a Sutter Hospice Volunteer in San Mateo County! We serve individuals and families from S. San Francisco to Palo Alto. To become a hospice volunteer at Sutter Care at Home the greatest gift one can offer is their time, caring nature and willingness to be present. Training and ongoing support are provided to all volunteers, so experience is not required. Volunteers are trained to enhance the overall goal of meeting the physical, emotional, spiritual and practical needs of hospice patients and their families. We also welcome certified professionals who wish to provide massage/art/music/animal therapy or Reiki and we are actively seeking multilingual speakers, like Spanish, Tagalog and Arab speaking volunteers. We will provide you with an enriching, self-paced, online training program and on-going volunteer support sessions with our wonderful community of volunteers (optional)! All you need is willingness to spend 1-2 hours a week visiting a patient or two, commit to (at least) one year of volunteer service, have a caring heart and are dedicated to serving others. Volunteering can be as simple as sitting by the bedside, listening with compassion, playing music, reading a book, helping create a scrapbook, and as needed, offering support, providing relief for the family members and caregivers. Volunteers do not provide clinical or personal care, but can provide social visits to a patient, or give the caregiver a little break, or time to rest. Volunteers can be a caring companion and compassionate listener to both patients and families. Volunteers can also assist with routine tasks and errands. Our requirements: Volunteers work with Volunteer Program Coordinator as members of the multi-disciplinary hospice team. A monthly support meeting is provided (not required), a 12 month commitment is preferred and most volunteers do 1-2 hours of volunteer time per week. Health clearance, vaccinations and a background check are provided through Sutter Health. All volunteers do a health screening, consent to a criminal background check, and submit a copy of current driver’s license and auto insurance. Sutter will provide health screening and any necessary tests or vaccinations. Volunteers work closely with Volunteer Program Coordinator and as members of the hospice team. Hospice volunteers get so much more than they put in! Please apply ASAP. Feel free to call Jennifer Fisher 650-703-0614 or email Christie.Yeung@sutterhealth.org for an application.

  Date Posted: April 24, 2024

• Looking for Massage Therapy Volunteers for Hospice Patients in San Mateo County

  with Sutter Care at Home - Hospice https://www.sutterhealth.org/scah
  1700 S Amphlett Blvd.Suite 300San Mateo, CA 94402
  It's Flexible! We'll work with your schedule

  Sutter Care at Home is looking for Certified Massage Therapists to volunteer with hospice patients. No experience is necessary - we provide you with training! We serve patients from South San Francisco down to Palo Alto. We match people and patients based on their availability and location preferences. The greatest gift you can offer to hospice patients is your time, your caring nature, your healing skills and your willingness to listen. To volunteer, you should provide proof of completed training in reiki or massage therapy. We provide hospice training and ongoing support to all volunteers, so experience is not required. Being a hospice volunteer is a great opportunity to practice compassion and discover your skills and learn new ones during end-of-life care. Volunteers are trained to enhance the overall goal of meeting the physical, emotional and practical needs of hospice patients and their families. Volunteer don't provide clinical or personal care. Volunteers receive 11 hours of self-paced, online training, health clearance and a background check through Sutter Health. Our volunteers are required to receive or show verification of an annual flu shot and Tuberculin skin test or blood test, provide immunization records or titers showing immunity to MMR (measles, mumps and rubella) and Varicella, show proof of TDAP (tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis) and COVID-19 vaccinations, complete a drug screen and a health screening, consent to a criminal background check, and submit a copy of current driver’s license and auto insurance. Sutter will provide health screening and any necessary tests or vaccinations. A minimum of 1 year commitment is requested. Volunteers work closely with Volunteer Program Coordinator as members of the hospice team, and can attending monthly support meeting (not required) for hospice volunteers. Contact the Volunteer Coordinator, Jennifer Fisher, (650)454-4372, for an application, to answer any questions, or to start the comprehensive, self-paced online training. Emal: Jennifer.Fisher@sutterhealth.org

  Date Posted: April 24, 2024

• Clean/Care Volunteer

  with CAT WELFARE ADVOCATES
  5353 Almaden ExpresswaySan Jose, CA 95118
  It's Flexible! We'll work with your schedule

  We need volunteers to help take care of our kitties at our adoption center at PetSmart off Almaden. This includes cleaning cages, feeding kitties, and best of all play time with the kitties. Shifts are once a week and usually take about 1 to 2 hours. We have two time slots available each day between 9:30AM-12 Noon or 3:30PM-8PM. We ask that everyone at least commit to a month, but encourage to stay longer. We ask that your are at least 16 years of age for this volunteer position. If you are under 18 years old you will need a legal guardian present each shift you volunteer for. If interested in volunteering, please e-mail us at info@catwelfareadvocates.org.

  Date Posted: April 22, 2024

• American Cancer Society Discovery Shop Volunteers Needed in Northern California/Silicon Valley

  with AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY INC
  Sunnyvale, CA 94087
  It's Flexible! We'll work with your schedule

  Discovery Shop Volunteer Job Description For a few hours every week, join the fun and camaraderie while supporting your community [in the fight against cancer]! Volunteers are vital to the success of the Discovery Shop enterprise. In fact, it was American Cancer Society (ACS), Denise Noel, who was the innovator of the business model, pictured here with Hollywood actor, Gregory Peck. With shops staffed almost entirely by volunteers, funds raised go even further to help ACS save more lives. Discovery Shop locations help support the fight against cancer through the sale of high-quality, gently used, donated merchandise. For more than 50 years, ACS has owned and operated these specialty resale stores, featuring items such as clothing, accessories, jewelry, artwork, antiques, collectibles, furniture, and other household items. For all Discovery Shop locations, please visit: cancer.org/discovery Across nationwide shop locations, Discovery Shop offers flexible customer service and multiple other volunteer opportunities that work with your schedule. Volunteer and help the American Cancer Society save more lives! The American Cancer Society is dedicated to providing equal opportunities to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, veteran’s status, caregiver status, genetic information, or any factor that is a prohibited consideration under applicable law. The American Cancer Society is focused on keeping our community, and our volunteer and staff teams safe by following the most updated COVID-19 prevention guidelines. Help the Discovery Shop enterprise continue their work in your community by volunteering your time and talents! Volunteer responsibilities include but are not limited to the following: Provide customer service Meet with merchandise donors and process donations for the sales floor Visual merchandising on sales floor and window displays Record keeping Online research Social media support Qualifications vary and include the following: Volunteers and with prior Discovery Shop or ACS experience as volunteers or staff Familiarity with Discovery Shop operations Good interpersonal skills Good leadership skills Self-motivated, goal-oriented, and able to complete responsibilities on own Requirements of the job: Minimum of one, four-hour time commitment a week is preferred and required to benefit from the 20% volunteer discount Discovery Shop policy and procedures training and adherence Person-to-person orientation at local Discovery Shop Sign up directly via: http://volunteercommunity.cancer.org/

  Date Posted: April 21, 2024

• Helping Elders is Awesome!

  with ElderHelpers.org
  Sunnyvale, CA 94088
  It's Flexible! We'll work with your schedule

  Have some time and compassion to spare? Join ElderHelpers.org We put you in touch with elders in need of care who don't require special skills, just good-hearted people. Help Elders with activities that you enjoy on a schedule that works best for you! What to Expect? By sharing a little about yourself on our website, you're saying that you're ready, willing, and standing by. Your profile will be searchable on our site, and you will be contacted by a family as needs arise in your community! Get started by applying today at ElderHelpers.org

  Date Posted: April 18, 2024

• Donate books for children in need

  with Access Books Bay Area
  contact us for exact drop-off locationBay Area, CA 94303
  It's Flexible! We'll work with your schedule

  To sign up for this opportunity, please fill out our sign-up form on our website: https://accessbooksbayarea.org/volunteer-opportunity/donate-books/ With the pandemic still raging around the Bay Area, school libraries remain closed, and curbside service is rare in the Bay Area's poorest neighborhoods. Access Books Bay Area is getting books into the hands of the children who need them most, building their literacy skills, getting their attention off of a screen to read a book, through our little library book boxes initiatives, and direct book giveaways at meal distributions. But we need your help! We need more books to stock these efforts. If you have books to give, either from your personal collection, or if you are willing to purchase them, please read on for our book donation specifications. WE DO NOT ACCEPT ADULT BOOKS OR BOOKS MORE THAN 5 YEARS OLD. We accept the following types of book donations: Used Books - You can give a new life to the books you don’t need anymore! Please only recent/high quality, elementary school books. Please no workbooks, or books that are worn or have been marked in. No adult books or young adult books. We’d rather have fewer, higher quality books than a larger number that includes low interest/old books. We generally have more need for books for younger readers, grades K-2. Graphic novels are very popular. Bilingual books in Spanish are welcome. Examples of popular titles: Dog Man (and other Dav Pilkey), Elephant & Piggie (and other Mo Willems), Geronimo Stilton, Fly Guy, Dork Diaries, Pete the Cat, Splat the Cat, I Survived, Babymouse, Hilo, Narwhal, Dragonbreath, and more New Books - of course we love receiving new books! You can purchase books in the following ways: Our Books4School wishlist - this is a small family-owned bookseller with a similar mission to ours, where you can purchase very low cost new books. Our Amazon Wishlist: https://tinyurl.com/abbawish (Please note that this wishlist generally shows the hardcover version of book titles, which we prefer for library use. Choose the paperback version - paperbacks are great for book drives, cheaper and the books will go to our little lending libraries!) Another option is to make your own shorter wishlist, of books your child likes, and share that for people to browse/buy from Donors can purchase books locally at Linden Tree or Books Inc. If you are interested in running a book drive in your neighborhood, and collecting even more books for us, please see our other volunteer opportunity to run a book drive here: https://accessbooksbayarea.org/volunteer-opportunity/conduct-a-book-drive-with-your-kids-for-a-lending-library-box/

  Date Posted: April 18, 2024

• Conduct a Book Drive for Kids in Need

  with Access Books Bay Area
  In SF Bay Area, driving distance from South BaySan Francisco Bay Area, CA 94301
  It's Flexible! We'll work with your schedule

  To sign up for this opportunity, please fill out the sign-up form on our website: https://accessbooksbayarea.org/volunteer-opportunity/conduct-a-book-drive-with-your-kids-for-a-lending-library-box/ Share your love of reading, while giving back to the community. This is a great project for families, including families with young children! Run a book drive for Access Books Bay Area by collecting books and donations from relatives, classmates, neighbors, and community members. By doing so, you will contribute to Access Books Bay Area’s mission to bring engaging, high interest books to children who need them most. Students in the communities we serve do not have good access to new and inviting books, especially as compared to their peers in more affluent communities. During this time of distance learning, Access Books Bay Area has developed ways to bring books to these students in under-served communities. These kids want more books! You can help by conducting a book drive. Staff at Access Books Bay Area will guide you through the process. This is a great project for families. An adult or teen is needed to supervise, but there is lots of opportunity for children to be very active in this project. Volunteers will: Create materials to announce and advertise their book drive to family, friends, neighbors, community members, etc. Share these materials by posting to online or offline communities you are part of. Collect the books and monetary donations over a period of a few weeks (this is your 'Book Drive’). Deliver the books you have collected to one of our locations in the SF Bay Area. Children can be involved at every step of the process, including making a sign, sharing it, gathering the donations, and delivering the books to us. We will provide guidance, including specifics for your communications, descriptions of types of books we are seeking, wishlists for donors who would rather purchase books, etc. Your child can even make their own 'favorite books’ wishlist to share with donors, with the aim of sharing their favorite books with other kids. You can read about a book drive example here: https://www.accessbooksbayarea.org/ayaans-book-drive/ Sign up form: https://accessbooksbayarea.org/volunteer-opportunity/conduct-a-book-drive-with-your-kids-for-a-lending-library-box/

  Date Posted: April 18, 2024

• Food Distribution Drive-Thru

  with The Salvation Army - San Jose, CA
  The Salvation Army, Food Pantry359 N. 4th StreetSan Jose, CA 95112
  Wed, April 17, 2024 - Tue, July 16, 2024

  Drive-Thru Volunteers: Load food boxes, frozen meat, milk & eggs into trunks of cars, volunteer team effort. Clients remain in cars. Age Requirements: 14 or older, 4-5 volunteers needed every weekday. You must be confirmed to participate. No walk-ins. Schedule: Mondays thru Fridays, 8:30am-12:30pm Volunteers are no longer required to wear face masks, but it is strongly encouraged. The Food Box Distribution Drive-Thru provides food to Seniors, Homeless and Families during COVID-19. Assistance in this program has more than doubled as more people face job loss, reduction in working hours and/or increased costs for food, rent and other needs. Appropriate Attire (Drive-Thru): Wear comfortable closed-toe shoes, no sandals or flipflop types. Wear short or long sleeve shirts, no spaghetti straps, sleeveless, tank top type or mid-riff showing shirts. All shorts, dresses or skirts should be a longer length appropriate for bending or reaching items. Required -Register as volunteer online (siliconvalley.salvationarmy.org. & click on "2024 Food Distribution") -Attend Volunteer Orientation (25-30 minutes) -Clearance on Megan's Law Registry -Initial USDA Forms -Must be 14 or older for Food Drive-Thru Area -If feeling unwell, stay at home, contact volunteer coordinator, reschedule for another time.

  Date Posted: April 17, 2024

• Bilingual Family Services Helper (Spanish, Cantonese, Mandarin, Vietnamese)

  with The Salvation Army - San Jose, CA
  359 N. Fourth StreetFamily ServicesSan Jose, CA 95112
  Wed, April 17, 2024 - Tue, July 16, 2024

  Bilingual Family Services Helper, 2-3 volunteers needed. Select any Monday thru Friday, 8:45am-12:15pm Age Requirement: 18 years old or older Drive-Thru Food Box Check-In is an outside activity. Volunteers will help with check-in and use language skills as needed (Spanish, Cantonese, Mandarin, Vietnamese) as needed. Clients will remain in cars and hold food cards near window. Volunteers will scan bar code and record info. Volunteers will distribute food boxes for walk-up clients. Prefer volunteers who are willing to help multiple times in a month as there is on-the-job training that is learned. Walk-Thru Food Box Check-In is an outside activity. Clients (many are Seniors) may not have vehicles or unable to drive and need to pick-up food using grocery carts or walkers. Volunteers will scan or record food box card number during check-in. Volunteers are encouraged to wear face masks, but it is no longer required. Appropriate Attire: Please wear comfortable closed-toe shoes (no flipflops, sandals, heels). Shirts should be either short or long-sleeved; no spaghetti strap, sleeveless, tank tops, mid-riff showing types. Shorts/skirts/dresses should be longer in length for bending and reaching. Food assistance requests in the Family Services Office have doubled since during COVID-19. Volunteers are needed to help with food box distribution drive-thru and walk-thru for smoother and safer distribution to families, Seniors and homeless. Required: -Register as volunteer on-line on siliconvalley.salvationarmy.org select "2024 Bilingual Family Services Helper" -Attend Volunteer Orientation (20-25 minutes) at least 3 days before first day volunteering -Cleared on Megan's Law Registry -Initial USDA Forms -18 years old or older -Volunteers going over 20 hours will need to complete Background Check

  Date Posted: April 17, 2024

• EH Shelter Saturdays BKFST Helper

  with The Salvation Army - San Jose, CA
  The Salvation Army Emmanuel House405 North 4th StreetSan Jose, CA 95112
  Wed, April 17, 2024 - Tue, July 16, 2024

  Adult Volunteers: Saturdays only, 7am-10am, 1 volunteer needed each Saturday. Description: Help setup, serve & clean-up for Breakfast, (no cooking involved). Facemasks strongly recommended but not mandatory. Inside kitchen: must wear hair net, gloves (we provide.) Appropriate Attire: Mandatory closed toe shoes, no sandals, flipflops or open toe shoes allowed. Hair nets and plastic gloves provided and used. Short or long sleeve shirts, not spaghetti straps, sleeveless, tank top type shirts or short shorts/dresses or skirts; must be appropriate length (longer not short). Required: Register on-line @ siliconvalley.salvationarmy.org, click on "2024 EHK Saturday Breakfast Helper") Attend Volunteer Orientation (25-30 minutes) at least 3 days before your first day. Clearance on Megan's Law Registry Initial USDA Forms Must be 18 years or older

  Date Posted: April 17, 2024

• Outreach Center Staff

  with StandUp for Kids - Silicon Valley (CA)
  2318 Stevens Creek BoulevardSuite 110San Jose, CA 95128
  It's Flexible! We'll work with your schedule

  Our outreach center is open M-Th 5:30 pm - 8 pm. Volunteering at our outreach center, The Village, is a great way to give back to your community. One role at the center is helping to manage the kitchen area by serving dinner/lunch, cleaning up the kitchen area, and managing the snack pantry. Another role is to manage the front desk area which consist of: singing in/out of youth, managing the shower list, and any potential clerical work. Lastly, the main role is to interact with the youth and get to know them!

  Date Posted: April 16, 2024

• 3D Printer and Laser Cutter Teacher/Troubleshooter

  with Redwood City Public Library - Redwood City Public Library
  Redwood City Public Library: Main Branch1044 Middlefield RdRedwood City, CA 94063
  It's Flexible! We'll work with your schedule

  Redwood City Public Library is seeking a troubleshooter for our 3D printers and laser cutter on a semi-weekly basis. We currently have 4 Prusa MK3S+, 1 Ulitmaker 2+ Extended and 1 Ultimaker S3 and an Epilog Laser Cutter. We are also looking for volunteers interested in teaching the community about laser cutting and 3D printing including teaching how to use software to develop 3D objects and laser cutting designs.

  Date Posted: April 15, 2024

• Help feed the hungry & reduce food waste in San Jose/Santa Clara County!

  with Peninsula Food Runners - Santa Clara County
  Los Altos, CA 94022
  It's Flexible! We'll work with your schedule

  Please sign up at www.peninsulafoodrunners.org or call us at 408-726-2742. Are you looking for a satisfying and flexible volunteer opportunity? Peninsula Food Runners is a volunteer organization dedicated to alleviating hunger and reducing food waste since 2013. Ten years now! We are seeking new volunteers in the San Jose and Santa Clara area. We invite you to join us in feeding the hungry. Peninsula Food Runner volunteers pick up excess perishable and prepared food from participating Donors (restaurants, corporate cafeterias, supermarkets, etc.), and then deliver the food directly to our Recipients (shelters, affordable housing, community food pantries, Boys and Girls Clubs, etc.). Did you know we waste 40% of the food we produce in this country? Starting 2022, the SB 1383 bill requires restaurants, supermarkets, etc. to donate their excess food instead of throwing it out. This is exciting: it means there will be even more surplus food available to donate to those in need! We seek more weekday drivers in Santa Clara County to transport the food to local non-profits which feed the hungry. Peninsula Food Runners works with donors and recipients in San Mateo and Santa Clara Counties (from South San Francisco to San Jose to Half Moon Bay). Check out our video on our website explaining what we do: www.peninsulafoodrunners.org Also check out our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/PeninsulaFoodRunners Weekday and weekend food runs (shifts) normally take less than 60-90 minutes. Use our ChowMatch.com website or app to find food runs that fit your schedule. Come join our team of volunteers! Go to www.peninsulafoodrunners.org and register under Volunteer Sign-Up. When you sign up, be sure to save your password! Also, be sure to read the food safety guidelines and take the food safety quiz to complete your registration. For more info, contact Hoai-An (pronounced 'Why-Ann) at ht@peninsulafoodrunners.org or 408-726-2742. Once you sign up, use our ChowMatch.com website and/or phone app to view opportunities that fit your schedule, sign up for food runs, notify us of your vacation time, etc. ChowMatch.com login page - https://www.chowmatch.com/login.php Download ChowMatch app - https://www.chowmatch.com/features/ - (at bottom of page) Check out the wonderful video about our work! https://www.facebook.com/PeninsulaFoodRunners/videos/5692281200783024 We hit the front page of the Mercury News on Thanksgiving Day! https://wishbook.mercurynews.com/2022-wbpenfood/ Notes: We get many last minute requests to rescue food that might go to waste and deliver it to those in need. If you can be available on short notice, please validate your mobile number and check the box for last minute runs. Y ou can help get this food to those in need, and prevent it from going to waste! Also, if you want text reminders for the runs you sign up for, you must validate your mobile number. If you have a larger vehicle (SUV, truck or van), please indicate that. You can volunteer for a regular weekly or biweekly food run. You can also sign up for a one time run. You can volunteer as an individual, with family, co-workers or friends. (For insurance reasons, each volunteer over 18 years of age needs to sign up separately.) Together we can feed the hungry! And even significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the process! Thanks for your interest!

  Date Posted: April 15, 2024

• Volunteer for Friends of the Redwood City Public Library

  with Redwood City Public Library - Redwood City Public Library
  Redwood City Public Library1044 Middlefield RdRedwood City, CA 94063
  It's Flexible! We'll work with your schedule

  The Friends of the Redwood City Public Library is a 100% volunteer-based organization that sells pre-owned books and media to fund Redwood City Library programs like Little Learners or the Summer Learning Challenge. Currently our online sales are our major source of revenue to fund such programs. We are now looking for friendly and reliable volunteers to help us keep our online sales going. As a volunteer you will be assisting in sorting and scanning donated materials and helping with our book donation drives. At this time, Friends is looking for volunteers under the age of 65 who can lift a 20-pound box and push a cart with 80 pounds of books. Per library policy, all volunteers will have to wear a mask, follow the sign- in/sign-out policy and take a temperature check upon arrival. Masks and nitrile gloves are available on the sign-in table. Our operation of sorting and scanning books is a labor-intensive process. We have set an age qualifier out of an abundance of caution since, despite our requiring masks and social distancing, a steady stream of people walk past the Friends sorting area so you will be around others while volunteering. Friends is also working to find volunteer opportunities that can be done from home. We will give an update once opportunities have been identified. If you would like to make a positive impact on our community and support our Library by volunteering, please send a short email to us at this address: friendsofrwclibrary@gmail.com

  Date Posted: April 15, 2024

• Museum Docent

  with Los Altos History Museum
  51 S. San Antonio RoadLos Altos, CA 94022
  It's Flexible! We'll work with your schedule

  Serve as an ambassador by welcoming visitors to the Museum and providing an overview of the exhibits. As visitors arrive, docents record the number of people who enter. Docents are trained on details about the changing exhibits and the historic J. Gilbert Smith House, so they can answer questions and offer tours. We schedule three docents per 2-hour shift. A one year commitment is preferred. Must be 18 years of age or older. Training will be provided! We are a mid-sized Museum in Los Altos, and our visitors and volunteers are very friendly. This is a wonderful opportunity to learn about our exhibits and local history, and meet people of all ages, from children to seniors. Our new Permanent Exhibition features high-tech, interactive elements for the public, so comfort with high-tech elements is a plus but not required.

  Date Posted: April 15, 2024

• Tri City Free Breakfast Program

  with Tri-City Free Breakfast Program
  Irvington Presbyterian Church hall4181 Irvington AvenueFremont, CA 94538
  It's Flexible! We'll work with your schedule

  The Tri City Free Breakfast Program serves a hot, nutritious take-out breakfast three mornings a week to hungry individuals in the Tri-Cities area, including ethnically diverse at-risk children, families at or near poverty level, homeless, working poor, and senior citizens on fixed incomes. In its thirtieth year of operation, this 100% volunteer-run, non-profit program meets a vital, basic human need for nutritious food and a sense of community in a warm, safe environment. Individuals served and serving are required to wear a face mask and be socially distance while in the facility.

  Date Posted: April 15, 2024

• AAi Sack Lunch Making

  with Abrahamic Alliance International
  Loaves and Fishes Family Kitchen1500 Berger Dr.San Jose, CA 95112
  It's Flexible! We'll work with your schedule

  Make peanut butter and jelly sandwiches and pack sack lunches for hungry neighbors in need Join Jewish, Christian, and Muslim volunteers to make 500 sack lunches for poor an unhoused neighbors. Lunches will be distributed same day at a Goodwill soup kitchen and local high school student assistance program. Registration online required. Min Age: 10 (volunteers between ages 10 and 13 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian who volunteers with them during event)

  Date Posted: April 15, 2024

• Bookstore Volunteer

  with Redwood City Public Library - Redwood City Public Library
  1044 Middlefield RoadRedwood City, CA 94063
  It's Flexible! We'll work with your schedule

  The Friends of the Redwood City Public Library is a 100% volunteer-based organization that sells pre-owned books and media to fund Redwood City Library programs like the Summer Learning Challenge, music programs, author programs, storytimes, crafts, and much more. We are looking for friendly and reliable volunteers to staff our Bookstore at the Downtown Library, 1044 Middlefield Road. At the Bookstore, Friends sells donated books and media. As a volunteer you will be chatting with customers and handling payment for purchases. Volunteers must be able to make change for cash purchases. [There is a calculator in the store if needed.] At this time, Friends is looking for 1) volunteers who can commit to a 2-hour per week shift and/or 2) volunteers who will be on our substitute list for volunteers who cannot make their Bookstore shifts. Substitutes will be emailed weekly with a list of upcoming shifts that are open. The Bookstore is a room next to the Library’s lobby which opens to the lobby and has an air purifier and ventilation.

  Date Posted: April 15, 2024

• Administration Front Desk Volunteer at San Mateo Social Services Agency

  with Samaritan House San Mateo
  4031 Pacific BlvdSan Mateo, CA 94403
  It's Flexible! We'll work with your schedule

  As one of San Mateo’s leading nonprofits, we are the largest food distribution agency in the county and are recognized as a role model in the community. Our free service offerings include shelter and housing assistance; medical and dental clinics; clothes for children; personalized case management and much more. Each year, we provide services and resources to more than 14,000 low-income and homeless San Mateo County residents in need, including families with children, seniors and individuals living with a disability, veterans and homeless adults. Our friendly and helpful staff is welcoming, empathetic, insightful and encouraging to every Samaritan House visitor. The staff’s professional and socially engaging approach quickly builds trust and breaks down the stigma associated with being in need. It offers our visitors an opportunity to feel comfortable and supported. Visitors also discover that Samaritan House takes a holistic approach to poverty that goes beyond food, shelter and clothing. At Samaritan House, we believe that serving a client is not a single transaction but the start of an on-going relationship to move individuals and families towards self-reliance. For the position listed, we are seeking volunteers who are: 18+ Organized, friendly Passionate about helping others and the community Available once a week from either 9am to 12pm, or 1pm-4pm (your choice of day) Can help answer phones, greet clients, make client appointments, help with data entry, scan documents, and more Basic or fluent Spanish skills are useful, but not required

  Date Posted: April 15, 2024

• Gardeners Needed - Tuesdays 10-12-Shinn Park

  with Friends of Heirloom Flowers Garden Club of Fremont CA
  1251 Peralta Blvd.Fremont, CA 94536
  It's Flexible! We'll work with your schedule

  Do you love to garden or would you like to learn? Then consider volunteering your time with the Friends of Heirloom Flowers - a volunteer garden club responsible for maintaining the flower gardens at Shinn Historic Park & Arboretum - a Fremont Historical Park. We are looking for volunteers to work with us on Tuesday mornings from 10 am to noon at the park located at 1251 Peralta Blvd., (off Mowry Avenue) Fremont and we hope that you will consider membership in our garden club. Your schedule is busy? We do have Saturday morning opportunities available from time to time so let us know if you would like to be on our Saturday list. We hope to hear from you soon! If we can answer any questions for you be sure to call or write! Thanks for your interest. **If you are a group of 10 or more we may be able to schedule a special volunteer opportunity for your group on an alternate date.** **WE CAN ONCE AGAIN ACCEPT STUDENT VOLUNTEERS AGE 14 AND UP WITH PROOF OF COVID VACCINATION. IF YOU ARE BETWEEN 14-17 A PARENT MUST SIGN A RELEASE OF LIABILITY

  Date Posted: April 15, 2024

• Redwood City Free Clinic - Food Pharmacy Driver

  with Samaritan House San Mateo
  Redwood City, CA 94063
  It's Flexible! We'll work with your schedule

  Samaritan House runs two highly respected free clinics in Redwood City and San Mateo that provide a medical and dental home to low income and uninsured individuals residing in San Mateo county. The clinics offer comprehensive, integrated services, including primary and specialty medical, dental, vision, and mental health care. Volunteers are a vital part of this service. Our Redwood City Free Clinic is seeking ongoing weekly support on Wednesdays between 11:00am to 2:00pm from a volunteer able to assist with our Food Pharmacy food delivery. A delivery route consists of 4-6 stops. Each household delivery typically includes: 2 produce boxes, 1 bag dry goods, milk, eggs, chicken. An SUV or truck works best for easily loading/unloading the food and to take everything for one route at the same time. There are some second floor apartments so food needs to be carried up stairs. We are ideally seeking 2 people in total for this role, so that the work is shared. Please reach out with interest or any questions.

  Date Posted: April 15, 2024

• Hospital Volunteers Needed

  with Kaiser Permanente
  Santa Clara, CA 95051
  It's Flexible! We'll work with your schedule

  Looking for volunteers interested in providing exceptional customer service for members and visitors at our Santa Clara Medical Center. If you love meeting and interacting with people and find value in helping others in a medical environment then this volunteer opportunity is for you. We are looking for volunteers to complete a minimum of one, 4-hour shift weekly M-F, between 8am and 6pm. ***No Medical background Needed*** Check out this opportunity and others and apply on our website: https://volunteer-ncal.kaiserpermanente.org/

  Date Posted: April 15, 2024

• Perform for Seniors with Art of the Heart at Carlton Senior Living Fremont

  with ART OF THE HEART
  3800 Walnut AvenueFremont, CA 94538
  Sat, June 8, 2024 03:00 PM - 04:00 PM

  In order to take part, volunteers must have a piece ready to perform. All instruments/musical forms are welcome. We typically ask our musicians to play 2-3 songs that are up to 7-10 minutes in length, but volunteers uncomfortable with the duration may play for a shorter time. We will have a piano at each venue, but we ask performers to bring their own instruments if they wish to play an instrument other than the piano. Musicians are also allowed to sing. Musicians will perform their pieces one at or time (unless in group) and listen to other performers until all musicians have played their piece(s). Depending on the facility, masks and vaccines may or may not be required. Please check the app for this information. Volunteers must sign up on our app in order to perform (see link below). https://app.artoftheheartmusic.org/home If you have additional questions regarding our protocols or the safety of our events, please email us at info@artoftheheartmusic.org

  Date Posted: April 14, 2024

• Perform for Seniors with Art of the Heart at Aegis Living

  with ART OF THE HEART
  3850 Walnut AvenueFremont, CA 94538
  Sun, July 28, 2024 03:00 PM - 04:00 PM

  In order to take part, volunteers must have a piece ready to perform. All instruments/musical forms are welcome. We typically ask our musicians to play 2-3 songs that are up to 7-10 minutes in length, but volunteers uncomfortable with the duration may play for a shorter time. We will have a piano at each venue, but we ask performers to bring their own instruments if they wish to play an instrument other than the piano. Musicians are also allowed to sing. Musicians will perform their pieces one at or time (unless in group) and listen to other performers until all musicians have played their piece(s). Depending on the facility, masks and vaccines may or may not be required. Please check the app for this information. Volunteers must sign up on our app in order to perform (see link below). https://app.artoftheheartmusic.org/home If you have additional questions regarding our protocols or the safety of our events, please email us at info@artoftheheartmusic.org

  Date Posted: April 14, 2024

• Perform for Seniors with Art of the Heart at Live Oak Los Gatos

  with ART OF THE HEART
  111 Church StreetLos Gatos, CA 95030
  Fri, June 21, 2024 01:00 PM - 02:00 PM

  In order to take part, volunteers must have a piece ready to perform. All instruments/musical forms are welcome. We typically ask our musicians to play 2-3 songs that are up to 7-10 minutes in length, but volunteers uncomfortable with the duration may play for a shorter time. We will have a piano at each venue, but we ask performers to bring their own instruments if they wish to play an instrument other than the piano. Musicians are also allowed to sing. Musicians will perform their pieces one at or time (unless in group) and listen to other performers until all musicians have played their piece(s). Depending on the facility, masks and vaccines may or may not be required. Please check the app for this information. Volunteers must sign up on our app in order to perform (see link below). https://app.artoftheheartmusic.org/home If you have additional questions regarding our protocols or the safety of our events, please email us at info@artoftheheartmusic.org

  Date Posted: April 14, 2024

• Hospice Volunteer, Santa Clara County. Mileage reimbursement provided.

  with Sequoia Hospice
  830 Hillview Court, Suite 180Milpitas, CA 95035
  It's Flexible! We'll work with your schedule

  Sequoia Hospice is looking for compassionate individuals who can provide comfort and support to patients with a life-limiting illness and relief for their family/caregivers. Service is provided within Santa Clara County. To become a hospice volunteer at Sequoia Hospice, no experience is required, all training and support will be provided. The precious gift of your time, caring nature, and genuine want to be present is priceless. Volunteering can be as simple as sitting by the bedside, listening with compassion, playing music, reading a book, helping create a scrapbook, and as needed, offering support, providing relief for the family members and caregivers. Volunteers do not provide clinical or personal care, but can provide social visits to a patient, or give the caregiver a little break, or time to rest. Volunteers can be a caring companion and compassionate listener to both patients and families. Volunteers can also assist with "light" routine tasks. This position is perfect for those who have a passion for serving their community or need volunteer hours. * You must wear a mask when visiting patients, safety for you, patients, and family. All personal protective equipment and training will be provided. Mileage reimbursement provided-You must be able to work in the United States and have a Social Security Card. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ Provide relief for caregivers & supportive social interaction with patients. Assist the patient through Life Review. Assist in "light chores"........ Provide the patient with pet therapy, certificate required. Clerical support; filing, answering phones, copying, computer work, etc...... Prepare & mail newsletters, thank you notes, sympathy cards, and other literature Create blankets, quilts, scarves, mittens, pictures, cards, music CD's, etc..... Bring music into Adult or Skilled facilities - If you can sing or play a musical instrument, this brings joy and entertainment to staff, patients and families. **Interviews will be conducted both remotely and in person. Note: Administrative volunteers must be at least 16 years of age and patient volunteers must be at least 18 years of age. All volunteers will need require; background check, drug testing, have a valid California Driver's license or student ID, proof or auto insurance, and a record of a current TB test (Sequoia will provide TB test at no cost).

  Date Posted: April 10, 2024

• sew feed bags into shopping bags

  with BIG BAY RAY
  Tri ValleyPleasanton, CA 94566
  It's Flexible! We'll work with your schedule

  PLEASE HELP Pleasanton nonprofit needs sewers to help sew shopping bags. We support horse rescues. All supplies dropped off at your door. Picked up whenever you have them ready. No long term commitment, no deadline. Sew at your home, when you have time. Easy shopping bag. It takes a village, Gretchen Kyle call me with any questions 925.523.3133 BELIEVE YOU DO MAKE A DIFFERENCE

  Date Posted: April 8, 2024

• Cat Sanctuary Caregiver

  with 13th Street Cat Rescue
  Downtown/North San JoseSan Jose, CA 95112
  It's Flexible! We'll work with your schedule

  13th st cat rescue has opportunities to volunteer by helping care for the cats at our sanctuary in downtown San Jose. These duties include cleaning litter boxes, providing fresh food and water, socializing our harder-to-adopt cats, and light cleaning. Some cat experience is preferred. This opportunity is great for someone who likes to work alone with the cats as their company. The garage volunteers will share photos and stories, and there will be gatherings so you can meet the other people in our organization. We usually staff with one morning shift and one evening shift/day. There will be an orientation meeting, and then if you are interested- there will be two training sessions with current volunteers. If you are interested, please fill out an application at: https://www.13thstcats.org/forms/form?formid=4082.

  Date Posted: April 7, 2024

• Lipstick Angels Hospital Volunteers

  with LIPSTICK ANGELS
  Redwood City, CA 94063
  It's Flexible! We'll work with your schedule

  Becoming a Lipstick Angel is a rewarding experience, which will enable you to contribute your skills and expertise to making a difference in people’s lives. Our volunteers are the backbone of the organization, and without their support and commitment, we would not be able to provide services to seriously ill patients and other individuals. Due to the nature of our volunteer work with a diverse population of hospital patients, and other individuals, the following is required: REQUIREMENTS Must be 21 years of age or older. Must be highly experienced as a professional makeup artist and/or hold an esthetician license. Commit to volunteering for at least one year. Hospital volunteers must volunteer at least twice a month (two three-hour shifts, weekdays only). Hospital volunteers are required to complete Lipstick Angels’ training, in addition to completing a separate hospital application process and attend a mandatory general orientation. Hospital volunteers must complete necessary health requirements. Including a tuberculosis screening, flu shot, and Covid-19 vaccinations on an annual basis to maintain an active status. Demonstrate the ability to work effectively with, and take direction from, a multi-disciplinary team. Demonstrate a warm and empathetic personality. Possess strong communication skills. Be willing and able to relate to a diverse patient population without bias as to race, color, religion, sexual orientation and/or social status. Be mindful of your position. Do not offer unsolicited advice and NEVER offer any medical advice of any kind to a patient.

  Date Posted: April 5, 2024

• Workshop Presenter: Use your knowledge to help small business owners learn critical skills

  with SCORE Silicon Valley
  c/o Mindrome4701 Patrick Henry DriveSanta Clara, CA 95054
  It's Flexible! We'll work with your schedule

  SCORE workshop presenters share their business acumen with their local community by leading educational workshops and seminars. As a workshop presenter, you’ll: Create and deliver presentations in your community Facilitate roundtable discussions Lead educational seminars, meetups and other networking events Track the statistics on your workshop program If you have a few hours to give per month, our SCORE clients will benefit from your expertise. Learn more at www.score.org/volunteer. SCORE is a nonprofit resource partner of the U.S. Small Business Administration established to help aspiring and existing entrepreneurs succeed. Every year, SCORE volunteers help thousands of entrepreneurs achieve their dreams of starting small businesses and achieving new levels of success. Volunteering is a way for you to give back, network with business experts, and share your knowledge. Join SCORE as a workshop presenter today to make a meaningful difference in your local economy.

  Date Posted: April 4, 2024

• Chapter Support Volunteer: Use your skills to help a local nonprofit support entrepreneurs

  with SCORE Silicon Valley
  c/o MIndrome4701 Patrick Henry DriveSanta Clara, CA 95054
  It's Flexible! We'll work with your schedule

  Every SCORE chapter depends on the talent and time of volunteers to help entrepreneurs achieve their dreams of small business ownership. We’re currently looking for volunteers to work on specific projects. These volunteers are staffed based on their unique skills and are welcome to assist with leadership and chapter support tasks-they really are the backbone of the organization. For example, you might be able to sharpen your email marketing, networking and social media skills while helping your local business community. If you are interested in aiding a local chapter with data and analytics, pulling reports, helping with local events, or serving in other capacities that will make your local chapter more effective, let us know. Examples of chapter support roles include Community Ambassador, Partnerships & Fundraising, Media Contact for National and Local PR, Marketing, Chapter Administrator, Webmaster, and more. Learn more at www.score.org/volunteer. SCORE is a nonprofit resource partner of the U.S. Small Business Administration that helps aspiring and existing entrepreneurs succeed. Volunteering is a way for you to give back, network with business experts, and share your knowledge. Join SCORE today to make a meaningful difference in your local community.

  Date Posted: April 4, 2024

• Business Mentor: Share your knowledge with a small business owner!

  with SCORE Silicon Valley
  c/o Mindrome4701 Patarick Henry DriveSanta Clara, CA 95054
  It's Flexible! We'll work with your schedule

  A SCORE mentor is an adviser who helps individuals and small businesses reach their goals. Mentors provide free business advice and education to aspiring entrepreneurs and existing business owners. As a mentor, you’ll help clients solve problems, make businesses more efficient, and assist with developing long-term business plans. Additionally, you may discover new sources of insight and knowledge to help your own business and leadership style. Teaching others how to manage people or projects, along with illustrating ways to succeed in other aspects of business, could inspire you to continue with your own professional growth-all of this while helping your local community. The ideal mentor is empathetic, flexible, and loves connecting people to the right resources. Mentors often have significant experience within their field, excellent communication skills, and the ability to dedicate a few hours a week. Apply today if you have expertise in any business topic, including but not limited to marketing, finance and accounting, management, technology, strategy, websites, etc. SCORE is a nonprofit resource partner of the U.S. Small Business Administration that helps aspiring and existing entrepreneurs succeed. Every year, our volunteers help thousands of entrepreneurs achieve their dreams of starting small businesses and achieving new levels of success. Volunteering is a way for you to give back, network with business experts, and share your knowledge. Join SCORE today to make a meaningful difference in your local economy. Learn more at www.score.org/volunteer.

  Date Posted: April 4, 2024

• Sketch/ Designer/ Graphic Artist Volunteer Needed (San Jose)

  with Suncrest Hospice
  Sunnyvale, CA 94088
  It's Flexible! We'll work with your schedule

  Do you have skills and interest in drawing sketch of people/object/nature? Are you passionate about making people happy? Do you want to create and spread happiness? Then we may be a match made in heaven. We are Suncrest Hospice. We are looking for sketch artist to share their drawings with hospice patients and their families. By providing them with beautiful drawings, you can help create high levels of comfort, tranquility, and much more! By bringing on your drawings talents and gifts to the Suncrest team, you will bring a wide array of benefits and meet our patient’s emotional and spiritual needs! The philosophy of hospice care is to provide comfort and the highest quality of life that one can achieve at the end of life. Through an interdisciplinary team including a nurse, nurse assistant, social worker, chaplain, and volunteer, we help the patient and family walk through their journey. Volunteers are essential members of the patient’s hospice care team. Volunteers are trained to listen, care, and provide companionship for our patients during this important time in their lives. Through careful screening and orientation, our volunteers understand the hospice philosophy to provide as much comfort and quality of life to our patients as possible. All of our volunteers are trained to provide companionship, but we are especially looking for volunteers who are willing to share their love and talent for music with our patients. In the Bay Area, Suncrest Hospice serves families in Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, Napa, San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Solano counties and serves both patients in hospice facilities and in their own homes. We are especially looking for volunteers willing to serve patients and families in and around San Jose. All Suncrest Hospice volunteers are required to complete a background check and TB and drug testing at no charge to you. Please contact our staff at 408-900-8838

  Date Posted: April 3, 2024

• Music Therapy Volunteers Needed (San Jose)

  with Suncrest Hospice
  Sunnyvale, CA 94088
  It's Flexible! We'll work with your schedule

  Have a love for music? We are looking for musicians to share their loving tunes with hospice patients and their families. By providing them with beautiful moments of music, you can help create high levels of comfort, tranquility, and much more! By bringing on your musical talents and gifts to the Suncrest team, you will bring a wide array of benefits and meet our patient’s emotional and spiritual needs! The philosophy of hospice care is to provide comfort and the highest quality of life that one can achieve at the end of life. Through an interdisciplinary team including a nurse, nurse assistant, social worker, chaplain, and volunteer, we help the patient and family walk through their journey. Volunteers are essential members of the patient’s hospice care team. Volunteers are trained to listen, care, and provide companionship for our patients during this important time in their lives. Through careful screening and orientation, our volunteers understand the hospice philosophy to provide as much comfort and quality of life to our patients as possible. All of our volunteers are trained to provide companionship, but we are especially looking for volunteers who are willing to share their love and talent for music with our patients. In the Bay Area, Suncrest Hospice serves families in Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, Napa, San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Solano counties and serves both patients in hospice facilities and in their own homes. We are especially looking for volunteers willing to serve patients and families in and around San Jose. All Suncrest Hospice volunteers are required to complete a background check and TB and drug testing at no charge to you. Please contact our staff at 408-900-8838

  Date Posted: April 3, 2024

• Death Doulas Support Needed! - Suncrest Hospice (East San Jose, CA)

  with Suncrest Hospice
  San Jose, CA 95121
  It's Flexible! We'll work with your schedule

  Suncrest Hospice is on the lookout for caring Death Doulas! If you're someone who wants to be there for patients and families during their end-of-life journey, offering emotional, spiritual, mental, or physical support, then we want you. Join the Suncrest Hospice team to bring comfort and support to the community and make a difference. Hospice care's philosophy is all about making the end of life as comfortable and fulfilling as possible. Our team, including a nurse, nurse assistant, social worker, chaplain, and volunteer, walks alongside patients and families on their journey. We need volunteers to join us in providing excellent care and support to hospice patients and their families in their homes across various Bay Area counties. If you're open to becoming a Death Doula, even better! All volunteers receive training, and we cover background checks, drug testing, and TB testing at no cost. We serve families in Alameda, San Francisco, San Mateo, Contra Costa, Sonoma, Marin, and many other Bay Area counties. Specifically, we're looking for volunteers around San Jose . For more info or any questions, call us at 408-900-8838. Let's make a difference together!

  Date Posted: April 3, 2024

• Educate Medicare beneficiaries about their Medicare Rights and Benefits

  with Sourcewise - Community Resource Solutions
  Santa Clara, CA 95050
  It's Flexible! We'll work with your schedule

  [9:31 AM] Neeraja Sahay Help the vulnerable Medicare beneficiaries understand their rights and benefits! If you are seeking a rewarding opportunity to make a difference in the community and find new connections and friends while you volunteer, then I strongly encourage you to join the Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program (HICAP) team here at Sourcewise, Santa Clara, California. Sourcewise - HICAP Santa Clara, California is looking for compassionate, dependable, committed candidates to become HICAP Volunteer Counselors. As a HICAP Counselor, you will help provide free assistance and educate Medicare beneficiaries, analyze their Insurance needs, compare policies, help with filing claims and appeals or help fill out applications for assistance. Volunteer Counselors will provide free in-person and over-the-phone counseling. Counseling will be provided at our HICAP office or at one of the local senior centers or community centers located in Santa Clara County. Volunteer Counselors have the opportunity to train and get certified to present at Sourcewise's HICAP outreach events at local senior centers or community centers. HICAP Counselors will receive no-cost extensive initial training online (self-pace courses) as well as virtually through California Health Advocates (8-week course) followed by one-one mentorship training with an experienced HICAP Counselor prior to taking the state registration test. Those who complete the training and pass the test will be registered with the California Department of Aging as HICAP Counselors. If you're interested, please apply via by visiting sourcewise-hicap.rosterfy.com/register or Contact the HICAP Volunteer Supervisor at hicapinterest@mysourcewise.com. WE ARE IN NEED OF HICAP COUNSELORS WHO ARE BILINGUAL IN ENGLISH, SPANISH, MANDARIN, VIETNAMESE OR TAGALOG. Retired Teachers, Professors, Doctors, Lawyers, Accountants, Engineers and other Professionals are encouraged to apply!

  Date Posted: April 1, 2024

• weekly In-class Literacy Tutor for Ravenswood school district

  with Ravenswood Classroom Partners
  2120 Euclid AvenueEast Palo Alto, CA 94303
  It's Flexible! We'll work with your schedule

  Help Students Who Need You Most Over 88% of students in East Palo Alto and eastern Menlo Park are below grade level in reading and math. As a Ravenswood Classroom Partners volunteer, you can make a real difference in their lives! You will work with the same teacher and students for one hour every week; RCP provides training, mentoring, and scheduling. A current volunteer says, "Being part of an organization that makes good use of my time and is well run really motivates me to give it my all." Learn more about us at www.ravenswoodclassroompartners.org , and sign up to start tutoring in September 2023.

  Date Posted: March 28, 2024

• HIGH SCHOOL MENTORS needed for the Mountain View and Los Altos schools

  with Mentor Tutor Connection
  Mountain View, CA 94040
  It's Flexible! We'll work with your schedule

  MENTORS are needed at Alta Vista, Mountain View, or Los Altos High Schools Are you passionate about helping others and making a positive impact in your community? Consider becoming a mentor! We are currently accepting applications for mentors on a rolling basis. Our program is currently seeking individuals age 22 or older who are interested in being matched with a high school student with similar interests at Alta Vista, Mountain View, or Los Altos High Schools. As a mentor, you will serve as a non-judgmental role model and provide guidance and support to your mentee. During the first month of the program, mentors are expected to meet with their mentee once a week. After the first month, meetings should occur at least twice a month, and a one-year commitment is strongly recommended. The "match meeting" between mentor, mentee, and Mentor Program Manager will kick off the mentor-mentee relationship. From there, you will collaborate with your mentee to determine future meeting locations and times. In addition to working with your mentee, you'll attend mini-trainings with other mentors to build your skills and knowledge. Mentor Program Managers will also be available to provide support and guidance throughout the program. If you're ready to make a difference in the life of a young person and help them achieve their full potential, we encourage you to start your journey as a mentor and apply today!

  Date Posted: March 25, 2024

• TUTORS are needed for the 2024-2025 academic school year

  with Mentor Tutor Connection
  Mountain View, CA 94040
  It's Flexible! We'll work with your schedule

  TUTORS are needed for the 2024-2025 academic school year. Are you a high school graduate looking to make a positive impact in your community and help students succeed academically? Our Tutor Program is currently seeking dedicated individuals to work with elementary and middle school students in the Los Altos and Mountain View elementary and middle schools (grades K - 8th.) Work one-on-one or with a small group (in person) at a specific time each week during school hours Help with reading, writing, math, study skills, and/or other subjects Work under the guidance and supervision of a teacher Training and ongoing support provided by our Tutor Program Managers Minimum commitment: one hour per week on any weekday during the school year Must be high school graduates. We are looking for individuals who are passionate about education and want to make a difference in the lives of young students. Apply today to join our team of dedicated volunteers!

  Date Posted: March 25, 2024

• Seeking Certified Pet Companion Dogs to visit Hospice Patients (your dog must be certified)

  with Sutter Care at Home - Hospice https://www.sutterhealth.org/scah
  Saratoga, CA 95070
  It's Flexible! We'll work with your schedule

  Hospice of the Valley serves patient in Santa Clara County that reside in their home or a nursing facility. Many of our patients are dog lovers!!! This position requires you to have your own dog that is certified by Pet Partners, Therapy Dogs International, Humane Society or others that do certifications. Dogs that are certified go through training and extensive testing and the agency certifying carries insurance on the dog. To become a hospice volunteer at Hospice of the Valley the greatest gift you can offer is your time, your caring nature, and your willingness to listen. Volunteering can be as simple as sitting by the bedside, reading a book or running a quick errand for our patients and their family member. Training and ongoing support are provided to all volunteers, so experience is not required. Being a hospice volunteer is a great opportunity to practice compassion and discover your skills and learn new ones during the end-of-life care. Volunteers are trained to enhance the overall goal of meeting the physical, emotional, spiritual and practical needs of hospice patients and their families. While volunteer cannot provide clinical or personal care, s/he can be a caring companion and compassionate listener to both patients and families. For more information please email teri.brown@sutterhealth.org.

  Date Posted: March 22, 2024

• Foster a Loving Adult Cat

  with 13th Street Cat Rescue
  San Jose, CA 95112
  It's Flexible! We'll work with your schedule

  We urgently need Foster homes for Adult Kitties. Many of these adult kitties are surrendered to us or pulled from the shelter for various reasons, such as the owner's death, divorce, allergies, or moving out of the country. A key component of our rescue program is the foster home. Without adequate numbers of foster homes, we are limited in how many cats we can take in at one time. The principle behind fostering is to provide the cats entrusted to our care with a home environment in order to evaluate their habits and behaviors and to offer the new owner more information on the cat. We need caring, responsible cat lovers to join our foster home team by opening their homes and hearts to our rescue cats. 13th St. Cats provides all food and cat supplies and pays for medical care for our fosters. Please open your heart and home to these cats on their journey to their forever home! If you have any questions that aren't answered here, please contact us at: 408-566-3637 or info @13thstcats.org What Will I Need To Do as a Foster Parent? Foster homes are responsible for the daily care of the foster cat, including feeding, socializing, grooming, and of course, providing love and security to a special cat at an often difficult time in his or her life. You should have space, usually a spare room or bathroom, to house the fosters in, at least initially. If you have an existing cat, we recommend a separate bedroom to start so that the cats can slowly get to know your existing cat(s). We do go over best practices for fostering. How Long Does a Cat Stay in Foster Care? The foster stay varies with each cat. Cats with special needs may need to stay in foster care a bit longer. Foster homes control how long they are able to foster. How Much Does it Cost? Necessary veterinary care is provided by authorized veterinarians and paid for by 13th Street Cats. While we appreciate your donation of quality cat food or litter for your foster, we will happily provide them to you if you prefer. Litter boxes, toys, etc. are provided by 13th Street Cats.

  Date Posted: March 22, 2024

• Help a Neighbor in the Union City, CA area with a Homemade Meal

  with Lasagna Love
  Union City, CA 94587
  It's Flexible! We'll work with your schedule

  Lasagna Love is a national movement with thousands of people cooking and delivering meals to families in their communities. What we do is simple: we feed families, spread kindness, and strengthen communities. Our mission is not only to help address the incredible rise in food insecurity among families but also to provide a simple act of love and kindness during this time full of uncertainty and stress. Lasagna Love matches neighbors who can provide a meal with a neighbor who needs a little help. You can decide how often you participate - once a month, multiple lasagnas weekly, or somewhere in between. You decide how far you can drive to deliver a meal, and if you can accommodate special diets like vegetarian or gluten free. The Lasagna Love Team does the best to match you with a neighbor in need. We also provide online trainings to help you get started and drop off meals contact free, recipes if you are looking for inspiration, and any other support you need. If you are looking for a flexible volunteer opportunity, or a way for your family to volunteer together to make a meal for a neighbor in need, this is a great opportunity to spread some kindness.

  Date Posted: March 21, 2024

• Help a Neighbor in the Pleasanton, CA area with a Homemade Meal

  with Lasagna Love
  Pleasanton, CA 94566
  It's Flexible! We'll work with your schedule

  Lasagna Love is a national movement with thousands of people cooking and delivering meals to families in their communities. What we do is simple: we feed families, spread kindness, and strengthen communities. Our mission is not only to help address the incredible rise in food insecurity among families but also to provide a simple act of love and kindness during this time full of uncertainty and stress. Lasagna Love matches neighbors who can provide a meal with a neighbor who needs a little help. You can decide how often you participate - once a month, multiple lasagnas weekly, or somewhere in between. You decide how far you can drive to deliver a meal, and if you can accommodate special diets like vegetarian or gluten free. The Lasagna Love Team does the best to match you with a neighbor in need. We also provide online trainings to help you get started and drop off meals contact free, recipes if you are looking for inspiration, and any other support you need. If you are looking for a flexible volunteer opportunity, or a way for your family to volunteer together to make a meal for a neighbor in need, this is a great opportunity to spread some kindness.

  Date Posted: March 21, 2024

• Cook a Meal for a Neighbor in Need in the Hayward, CA area

  with Lasagna Love
  Hayward, CA 94545
  It's Flexible! We'll work with your schedule

  Lasagna Love is a global movement with thousands of people cooking and delivering meals to families in their communities. What we do is simple: we feed families, spread kindness, and strengthen communities. Our mission is not only to help address the incredible rise in food insecurity among families but also to provide a simple act of love and kindness during this time full of uncertainty and stress. Lasagna Love matches neighbors who can provide a meal with a neighbor who needs a little help. You can decide how often you participate - once a month, multiple lasagnas weekly, or somewhere in between. You decide how far you can drive to deliver a meal, and if you can accommodate special diets like vegetarian or gluten free. The Lasagna Love Team does the best to match you with a neighbor in need. We also provide online trainings to help you get started and drop off meals contact free, recipes if you are looking for inspiration, and any other support you need. If you are looking for a flexible volunteer opportunity, or a way for your family to volunteer together to make a meal for a neighbor in need, this is a great opportunity to spread some kindness.

  Date Posted: March 21, 2024

• Volunteer Coach @ Rancho del Pueblo

  with FUTURE TALENT OF SILICON VALLEY dba First Tee - Silicon Valley
  1649 Hermocilla WaySan Jose, CA 95116
  It's Flexible! We'll work with your schedule

  Mentor youth and make a positive difference. Be part of a supportive community. Learn coaching and leadership skills. Join our team as a Volunteer Coach! Why Volunteer - Benefits and impact of volunteering Make a positive impact by providing participants the tools to build character. Meet like-minded people and develop a strong community. Learn and develop new skills including coaching, communication and leadership. Requirements - What your responsible for Assist in delivering our life skill and golf skill curriculum through golf games. Provide a supportive, safe, and positive experience for our participants. Commit 2.5 hours a day, once a week for an 8-lesson season. Choose from several class options by season, location, day of week, and time. Help at least 2 of 4 seasons and at least 6 of 8 lessons each season. Attend a 2.5-hour life and golf skill mentor training prior to each season. No golf experience necessary! Curriculum - what we teach We seamlessly integrate our life skills and golf skills curriculum in interactive and fun ways to strengthen character for success in life. Participants learn to show respect, collaborate with others, build positive self-identity, make good choices, pursue goals, and overcome challenges as well as to enjoy playing ready golf anywhere. We teach our teens about college, careers, and community service and all interested participants about STEM through golf. Coach Approach - how we teach Kids become a better version of themselves when they have the space to be who they are, surrounded by passionate people who guide them to see what they are capable of. We provide a supportive, safe, and positive environment where relationships can form and participants feel empowered and included. We make learning fun by providing activity-based experiences where participants learn and apply our life and golf skill curriculum through games. Additionally, we deliver process-focused coaching that encourages mental growth. We welcome Junior Volunteers! Junior Volunteers must at least be in 9th grade and must be an active participant, or have been a First Tee participant. Become a Volunteer: Visit our website, www.firsteesiliconvalley.org, click on the volunteer then click the "get started - join us" button to begin the onboarding process. Thank you for giving your time and talents to our participants!

  Date Posted: March 21, 2024

• Volunteer Coach @ Baylands Golf Links

  with FUTURE TALENT OF SILICON VALLEY dba First Tee - Silicon Valley
  1875 Embarcadero RoadPalo Alto, CA 94303
  It's Flexible! We'll work with your schedule

  Mentor youth and make a positive difference. Be part of a supportive community. Learn coaching and leadership skills. Join our team as a Volunteer Coach! Why Volunteer - Benefits and impact of volunteering Make a positive impact by providing participants the tools to build character. Meet like-minded people and develop a strong community. Learn and develop new skills including coaching, communication and leadership. Requirements - What your responsible for Assist in delivering our life skill and golf skill curriculum through golf games. Provide a supportive, safe, and positive experience for our participants. Commit 2.5 hours a day, once a week for an 8-lesson season. Choose from several class options by season, location, day of week, and time. Help at least 2 of 4 seasons and at least 6 of 8 lessons each season. Attend a 2.5-hour life and golf skill mentor training prior to each season. No golf experience necessary! Curriculum - what we teach We seamlessly integrate our life skills and golf skills curriculum in interactive and fun ways to strengthen character for success in life. Participants learn to show respect, collaborate with others, build positive self-identity, make good choices, pursue goals, and overcome challenges as well as to enjoy playing ready golf anywhere. We teach our teens about college, careers, and community service and all interested participants about STEM through golf. Coach Approach - how we teach Kids become a better version of themselves when they have the space to be who they are, surrounded by passionate people who guide them to see what they are capable of. We provide a supportive, safe, and positive environment where relationships can form and participants feel empowered and included. We make learning fun by providing activity-based experiences where participants learn and apply our life and golf skill curriculum through games. Additionally, we deliver process-focused coaching that encourages mental growth. We welcome Junior Volunteers! Junior Volunteers must at least be in 9th grade and must be an active participant, or have been a First Tee participant. Become a Volunteer: Visit our website, www.firsteesiliconvalley.org, click on the volunteer then click the "get started - join us" button to begin the onboarding process. Thank you for giving your time and talents to our participants!

  Date Posted: March 21, 2024

• Provide a Meal for the Homeless Shelter

  with SOUTH HAYWARD PARISH, an Initiative of FirstPres Hayward
  27287 Patrick AvenueHayward, CA 94544
  It's Flexible! We'll work with your schedule

  Learn about all of our volunteer opportunities, including locations, hours, and job descriptions, at: https://www.signupgenius.com/index.cfm?go=c.SignUpSearch&eid=08C0CFDDFDC8FF650C&cs=09CBBADF8FBB8B117B7B640F5BB09BCBFDB5&sortby=l.title

  Date Posted: March 20, 2024

• Homeless Shelter Shower Attendant

  with SOUTH HAYWARD PARISH, an Initiative of FirstPres Hayward
  27287 Patrick AvenueHayward, CA 94544
  It's Flexible! We'll work with your schedule

  Learn about all of our volunteer opportunities, including locations, hours, and job descriptions, at: https://www.signupgenius.com/index.cfm?go=c.SignUpSearch&eid=08C0CFDDFDC8FF650C&cs=09CBBADF8FBB8B117B7B640F5BB09BCBFDB5&sortby=l.title

  Date Posted: March 20, 2024

• Resource Center Lunch Prep and Service

  with SOUTH HAYWARD PARISH, an Initiative of FirstPres Hayward
  27287 Patrick AvenueHayward, CA 94544
  It's Flexible! We'll work with your schedule

  Learn about all of our volunteer opportunities, including locations, hours, and job descriptions, at: https://www.signupgenius.com/index.cfm?go=c.SignUpSearch&eid=08C0CFDDFDC8FF650C&cs=09CBBADF8FBB8B117B7B640F5BB09BCBFDB5&sortby=l.title

  Date Posted: March 20, 2024

• Park Day 2024

  with American Battlefield Trust
  Washington, DC 20005
  Sat, March 23, 2024 - Sat, May 18, 2024

  This annual event brings history enthusiasts together in an effort to help keep our nation’s heritage not only preserved but pristine. Since 1996, the American Battlefield Trust has sponsored Park Day, an annual hands-on preservation event to help Civil War, Revolutionary War, & War of 1812 battlefields and historic sites take on maintenance projects large and small. Activities are chosen by each participating site to meet their own particular needs and can range from raking leaves and hauling trash to painting signs and building trails. Find Park Day volunteer opportunities nationwide! Join volunteers for Park Day 2024 events across the nation: https://www.battlefields.org/parkday. Don't hesitate to reach out to us! Please get in touch with us at parkday@battlefields.org.

  Date Posted: March 18, 2024

• Math Tutor/Instructor( E Palo Alto)

  with Lauren's House 4 Positive Change Inc
  413 Ivy DriveMenlo Park, CA 94025
  Mon, June 17, 2024 - Fri, August 2, 2024

  About Lauren’s House 4 Positive Change: Lauren’s House 4 Positive Change is committed to improving the education and well-being of our community’s children and youth. Lauren’s House works with at-risk, disadvantaged youth from San Mateo County through programs on Mentoring, Tutoring, Leadership development, Sports, Meals, Transportation, Enrichment outings, Counseling, and Community service opportunities. The goal of Lauren’s House 4 Positive Change as an organization is to build positive, emotional and academic confidence of at-risk and/or underprivileged youths in San Mateo County. The mission of Lauren's House 4 Positive Change is to provide a safe environment for at-risk children, youth and families from primarily in San Mateo County where they are exposed to new experiences that expand their minds. Position: Math Tutor Type: Volunteer Position Time Commitment : 4-6 hrs/week Position Description: Lauren’s House 4 Positive change is looking for a Volunteer Math Tutor, who will help the students with Math skills and develop a friendly mentoring relationship with students in order to foster positive learning environment. The Math tutor will run workshop for students who need to improve their math skills for a variety of reasons. As a volunteer Math teacher you will be serving students of 5-18 age group. Please send a resume with cover letter to jobs@laurenshouse.org

  Date Posted: March 17, 2024

• Writing Tutor

  with Lauren's House 4 Positive Change Inc
  413 Ivy DriveMenlo Park, CA 94025
  Mon, June 17, 2024 - Fri, August 2, 2024

  Position: Writing Instructor Type: Volunteer Position Time Commitment:4-6 hrs/week (summer) Position Description: Lauren’s House 4 Positive change is looking for a Volunteer Writing Instructor, who will run Writing workshops for children between the ages 5-18 in Lauren’s House 4 Positive Change to cultivate in the students the critical thinking and writing skills they will need to succeed in schools, colleges, and other endeavors. This is a volunteer position that works as a member of Lauren’s House 4 Positive Change Team and requires participation in regular staff meetings and trainings, and has the potential for some telecommuting. The candidate is requested to have his/her own laptop and communications tools. In return for the volunteer hours, the benefits to the volunteer candidate may include: job reference letter from the Chief Executive Officer of Lauren’s House 4 Positive Change, experience gained while volunteering on various projects, networking opportunities, and current resume entry. Most importantly, you will be helping the organization work towards its mission.

  Date Posted: March 17, 2024

• Outside2Inside Food Waste Awareness Ambassador

  with Outside2Inside
  1400 BOWE AVEUnit 208Santa Clara, CA 95051
  It's Flexible! We'll work with your schedule

  ABOUT OUTSIDE2INSIDE: Outside2Inside (O2I) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization focused on reducing food waste through prevention, recovery and recycle through various creative programs. Every year, the United States is wasting approximately 40% of the food we produce. Meanwhile, 42 million Americans are still "food insecure". If our country recovered just 30% of what we’re wasting and provide it to people in need, domestic hunger would be eliminated! Outside2Inside is focused on reducing food waste through prevention, recovery and recycle though various creative programs. We prevent food waste through awareness programs, bringing food waste realization among the community, corporations, and youth/kids. Our Food recovery programs recover the unattractive but otherwise nutritious wonky produce from local farms and serve the deprived, needy in our society. Our recycle programs convert food waste into organic compost and animal feed serving urban households & local farms. Come join us to serve an interesting NPO and help solve Food Waste problems. ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES: We are seeking an organized, self-motivated Food Waste Ambassador to join our growing organization in an individual contributor position. In this position, you will be pivotal in spreading O2I’s mission and vision. This person will closely coordinate with the Outside2Inside (O2I) Board. Conduct monthly webinar to spread the mission and vision of O2I. Tailor the webinar content according to the event. Infuse creativity in capturing the audience during the webinars. Come up with innovative ideas to engage community combating food waste through education, fostering long-term attitudinal and behavioral changes regarding food waste reduction. Represent O2I at corporate, school and community events. Promote O2I’s mission and vision during O2I program events like Farm2School, Farm2Work ..etc. Participate & conduct in O2I public events like Earth Day celebration ..etc. Provide Social Media support (promoting events in various social media platforms, create social media content, fundraising ..etc.) Creating instructional materials and short videos to disseminate information on various O2I programs. Create & conduct Food Waste Reduction Certification Program / Workshop. QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS Comfortable presenting to smaller and larger audience. Expert in creating educational materials, presentations, flyers, videos etc. Competent in prioritizing and working with little supervision. Self-motivated and trustworthy. Great attention to detail. An ability to remain calm under extreme pressure. Can handle feedback and takes feedback positively. Excellent organizational skills. Being a team player. Willing to show initiative. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel). Project Management - Reporting, Data Collection & Analysis. Good knowledge about food waste reduction, compositing. Ability to use Zoom/Microsoft Teams/Google Meet among other similar online communication tools. Experience with Canva or similar tool is preferred. Savvy with social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter). REMOTE WORKING REQUIREMENT A personal desktop or laptop with internet connection. POST COVID19 IMPACT Outside2Inside currently requires our volunteers to work remotely. In case of occasional face-to-face interaction, Outside2Inside follows the recommended social distancing policy.

  Date Posted: March 17, 2024

• Sr. Grant Writer

  with Outside2Inside
  1400 BOWE AVEUnit 208Santa Clara, CA 95051
  It's Flexible! We'll work with your schedule

  ABOUT OUTSIDE2INSIDE: Outside2Inside (O2I) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization focused on reducing food waste through prevention, recovery and recycle through various creative programs. Every year, the United States is wasting approximately 40% of the food we produce. Meanwhile, 42 million Americans are still "food insecure". If our country recovered just 30% of what we’re wasting and provide it to people in need, domestic hunger would be eliminated! Outside2Inside is focused on reducing food waste through prevention, recovery and recycle though various creative programs. We prevent food waste through awareness programs, bringing food waste realization among the community, corporations and youth/kids. Our Food recovery programs recover the unattractive but otherwise nutritious wonky produce from local farms and serve the deprived, needy in our society. Our recycle programs converts food waste into organic compost and animal feed serving urban households & local farms. Come join us to serve an interesting NPO and help solve Food Waste problems. ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES: We are seeking an organized, self-motivated Grant Writer to join our growing organization for an individual contributor position. In this role, you will be responsible for writing proposals and submitting timely & accurate reports for all existing grant-funded projects. The Grant Writer is primarily responsible for developing and writing grant proposals to public/private foundations and other grant-making organizations and will persuasively communicate Outside2Inside's mission and programs to potential funders. The Grant Writer will assemble and submit grant requests, establish and maintain personal contact and relationships with foundation contacts, conduct prospect research, and maintain a calendar of submissions and other deadlines. As you will provide this support, a positive attitude and attention to detail are a must. This person will closely coordinate with the Outside2Inside (O2I) managers, O2I Board and help our volunteers in the O2I office. Developing and writing grant proposals to foundations and other grant-making organizations, persuasively communicating the organization’s mission and programs to potential funders. Assembling and submitting grant requests, including letters, proposals, budgets, and presentations. Establishing and maintaining personal contact and relationships with foundation contacts and program officers. Ensuring prompt acknowledgment of foundation grants. Maintaining calendar to ensure timely submission of letters of inquiry, proposal deadlines, and reports; Conducting prospective grant research. Prioritizing grant projects to keep multiple grant projects moving in a timely manner, meet deadlines and manage supplemental material required for proposals. Providing grant writing support for major donor and individual contribution letters and acknowledgments. Responsible for conducting the full range of activities required to prepare, submit, and manage grant proposals to public/private foundations and corporate sources. Perform prospect research on foundations and corporations to evaluate prospects for corporate and foundation grants. Work with O2I Managers, O2I Board to gather information necessary to report to corporate/foundation funders on current grant programs. Comply with all grant reporting as required by foundation/corporate donors. Provide stewardship to current donors and provide regular written updates to corporate and foundation donors. Maintain current records in the database and in paper files, including grant tracking and reporting. Assist with other fundraising projects as requested. QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS Minimum of five years of experience with grant writing. Previous experience with non-profit fundraising. Experience working in deadline-driven environments. Able to work well in a team environment, handle multiple assignments and meet deadlines. Able to monitor and meet income goals. Interested in our food waste reduction awareness programs and community support programs. Generally interested, passionate, patient individual who is open to exploring new areas. REQUIRED SKILLS The successful candidate will be able to craft funding proposals in a clear and compelling manner. Excellent writing, analytical, and research skills are essential. Strong written communication skills; ability to write clear, structured, articulate, and persuasive proposals. Strong editing skills. Attention to detail. Ability to meet deadlines. Open to feedback and takes feedback positively. Anticipates the impact of change, and directs self and others in smoothly shifting gear Uses ingenuity in dealing with ambiguous situations, and guides others to cope effectively Thrives on situations involving risk and uncertainty Remains calm and focused during a time of change Maintains productivity when implementing new, altered or incomplete procedures Knowledge of fundraising information sources. Experience with proposal writing and institutional donors. Knowledge of basic fundraising techniques and strategies. Knowledge and familiarity with research techniques for fundraising prospect research. Excellent organizational skills. Being a team player. Willing to show initiative. Highly organized multi-tasker A thorough and methodical approach to your work. Outstanding communication and interpersonal abilities Excellent organizational and leadership skills Familiarity with office management procedures and basic accounting principles Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel) Scheduling appointments/updating calendars. Excellent knowledge of office management software(s). Interpersonal Skills - Critical Thinking, Multi-tasking, and Networking. Project Management - Reporting, Data Collection & Analysis. People Management - People Skills, Relationship Management & Volunteer Coordination. REMOTE WORKING REQUIREMENT A personal desktop or laptop with internet connection. COVID19 IMPACT Outside2Inside currently requires our volunteers to work remotely. In case of occasional face-to-face interaction, Outside2Inside follows the recommended social distancing policy. Outside2Inisde requires anyone visiting our office to complete the following form. https://outside2inside.com/ covid19/

  Date Posted: March 17, 2024

• Prepping Meals & Warehouse Help

  with HUNGER AT HOME
  1534 Berger DriveSan Jose, CA 95112
  It's Flexible! We'll work with your schedule

  Every Monday - Friday from 8:00am - 11:00am Did you know that 1 in 4 people in Silicon Valley are food insecure? Join us at our warehouse / offices to help with meal prepping in the kitchen, organizing and cleaning in our warehouse, meal packaging and more. Every day is a new adventure of what is needed! Help to feed food insecure people in our community. Please use the link below to register today: https://app.initlive.com:443/JE/zhw7tcrhnvqbz7

  Date Posted: March 15, 2024

• Full Circle Catering Event

  with HUNGER AT HOME
  San Jose, CA 95112
  It's Flexible! We'll work with your schedule

  Full Circle Catering is a Social Enterprise company of Hunger at Home. All proceeds from our catering events circle directly back into Hunger at Home and feeding our food insecure community. Help support our catering events!! You will help with set up, assist buffets and break down the event. Great opportunity to give back to our community and local organizations. Register Here: bit.ly/HungerVol

  Date Posted: March 15, 2024

• Educator Workroom Volunteers

  with RAFT - Resource Area For Teaching
  1355 Ridder Park DriveSan JoseSan Jose, CA 95131
  It's Flexible! We'll work with your schedule

  The RAFT Educator Workroom is a creative workspace equipped with various materials and tools to meet educators’ needs in creating resources for their classrooms. These materials and tools include a large collection of Ellison dies, paper cutters, laminators, and a computer with a printer. RAFT seeks volunteers to work with RAFT retail staff to help serve the Educator Workroom. This will serve as a critical part of helping RAFT support educators! WHAT WOULD YOU DO ● Offer a welcoming environment for educators ● Make sure educators have an appointment to use the resources as well as help them make a reservation ● Maintain equipment in working condition ● Provide educators with simple training in Workroom resources (die-cuts, laminator, binding machine, etc.) ● Organize and straighten the space as needed. This includes wiping down surfaces after use to prepare for the next member to use ● Manage and track consumable materials (binder combs, tape, loose paper, etc.) ● Help ensure members pay for the paper that is used ● Monitor die-cut inventory to ensure no resource goes missing ● Simple processing of donations for the RAFT Store during downtime WHOM WE ARE LOOKING FOR This is a great opportunity for retirees interested in volunteering as well as those who are passionate about art and crafts. We need volunteers to help us during store hours on Tuesday through Sunday, emphasizing Saturday. Shifts will be for 3 hours and will take place between 9 am-4 pm. VOLUNTEER REQUIREMENTS ● Customer Service- High-quality interaction with staff and members ● Organized ● Work with limited supervision ● Able to lift up to 20 Ibs. ● Clear background check (RAFT to pay for) ● Be fully vaccinated and boosted (one shot) against COVID-19 If interested, please submit a letter of interest and include a resume, if available, to Human Resources, at HR@Raft.net. Learn more about RAFT online. Please visit: https://raft.net/how-you-can-help/volunteer-opportunities/

  Date Posted: March 15, 2024

• Maker Mobile Volunteer

  with RAFT - Resource Area For Teaching
  San Jose, CA 95131
  It's Flexible! We'll work with your schedule

  RAFT’s Maker Mobile Van Program services schools and communities in the greater San Jose region. We bring all the tools and materials to engage students and educators in a wide range of hands-on STEAM activities that encourage creativity, ingenuity, and experimentation. These events include makerspace builds, STEAM kit builds, and design challenge activities. We seek volunteers to help co-facilitate our Maker Mobile activities with students in grades K-8. You will be partnered with one of our experienced RAFT Education Team members. This is a great opportunity to work directly with students in a fun and highly engaging learning environment. Join us in inspiring the next generation of innovators, problem solvers, and creators! WHAT WOULD YOU DO ● Help with Maker Mobile activities and materials preparations. ● Support the facilitation of Maker Mobile activities for K-8 grade students under the supervision of RAFT staff. ● Help with setup and take down of school sites and community Maker Mobile activities. WHOM WE ARE LOOKING FOR We need volunteers who are available during the school week and can meet us at a school site for a half or full day. Maker Mobile events typically start at 8:30 a.m. and end at 3:00 p.m. Most schools we serve are within Santa Clara County. This is a great opportunity for retired teachers, engineers, and those interested in pursuing a career in education. Although it is not required, a background in STEAM (Science, Technology, Education, Arts and/or Math) would be helpful. VOLUNTEER REQUIREMENTS: ● Participate in mandatory volunteer training ● Willingness to work with students in grades K-8 ● Ability to lift up to 30 lbs. ● Ability to stand for long periods when working with students ● Can commit at least two full days a month ● Comfort with using handheld power tools such as impact drivers (Optional) ● Proof of vaccination and at least one booster shot against COVID ● Complete compliance training ● Clear TB test and background check (paid for by RAFT) If interested, please submit a letter of interest and include a resume, if available, to Human Resources, at HR@Raft.net. Learn more about RAFT or Maker Mobile online. Visit: https://raft.net/how-you-can-help/volunteer-opportunities/

  Date Posted: March 15, 2024

• Bilingual Spanish Speaking Volunteer for hospice, Santa Clara County.Mileage reimbursement provided.

  with Sequoia Hospice
  830 Hillview Court, Suite 180Milpitas, CA 95035
  It's Flexible! We'll work with your schedule

  Sequoia Hospice is looking for compassionate individuals who can provide comfort and support to patients with a life-limiting illness and relief for their family/caregivers. Service is provided within Santa Clara County. To become a hospice volunteer at Sequoia Hospice, no experience is required, all training and support will be provided. The precious gift of your time, caring nature, and genuine want to be present is priceless. Volunteering can be as simple as sitting by the bedside, listening with compassion, playing music, reading a book, helping create a scrapbook, and as needed, offering support, providing relief for the family members and caregivers. Volunteers do not provide clinical or personal care, but can provide social visits to a patient, or give the caregiver a little break, or time to rest. Volunteers can be a caring companion and compassionate listener to both patients and families. Volunteers can also assist with "light" routine tasks. This position is perfect for those who have a passion for serving their community or need volunteer hours. * You must wear a mask when visiting patients, safety for you, patients, and family. All personal protective equipment and training will be provided. Mileage reimbursement provided-You must be able to work in the United States and have a Social Security Card. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ Provide relief for caregivers & supportive social interaction with patients. Assist the patient through Life Review. Assist in light chores such as laundry, cleaning windows, etc..... Provide the patient with pet therapy, certificate required. Clerical support; filing, answering phones, copying, computer work, etc...... Prepare & mail newsletters, thank you notes, sympathy cards, and other literature Create blankets, quilts, scarves, mittens, pictures, cards, music CD's, etc..... Bring music into Adult or Skilled facilities - If you can sing or play a musical instrument, this brings joy and entertainment to staff, patients and families. **Interviews will be conducted both remotely and in person. Note: Administrative volunteers must be at least 16 years of age and patient volunteers must be at least 18 years of age. All volunteers will require a criminal background check with OIG, Sequoia will provide. This is required for those who have direct patient contact or access to patient records. Criminal background checks must be obtained in accordance with State requirements for hospice volunteers. In addition, volunteers will need to undergo drug testing, have a valid California Driver's license or student ID, proof or auto insurance, and a record of a current TB test (Sequoia will provide TB test at no cost).

  Date Posted: March 8, 2024

• Santa Clara County Hospice Volunteers Wanted. Mileage reimbursement provided.

  with Sequoia Hospice
  Milpitas, CA 95035
  It's Flexible! We'll work with your schedule

  Sequoia Hospice is looking for compassionate individuals who can provide comfort and support to patients with a life-limiting illness and relief for their family/caregivers. Service is provided within Santa Clara County. To become a hospice volunteer at Sequoia Hospice, no experience is required, all training and support will be provided. The precious gift of your time, caring nature, and genuine want to be present is priceless. Volunteering can be as simple as sitting by the bedside, listening with compassion, playing music, reading a book, helping create a scrapbook, and as needed, offering support, providing relief for the family members and caregivers. Volunteers do not provide clinical or personal care, but can provide social visits to a patient, or give the caregiver a little break, or time to rest. Volunteers can be a caring companion and compassionate listener to both patients and families. Volunteers can also assist with "light" routine tasks. No skills necessary and all training will be provided. This position is perfect for those who have a passion for serving their community or need volunteer hours. * You must wear a mask when visiting patients, safety for you, patients. Mileage reimbursement provided-You must be able to work in the United States and have a Social Security Card. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ Provide relief for caregivers & supportive social interaction with patients. Assist the patient through Life Review. Assist in light chores such as laundry, cleaning windows, etc..... Provide the patient with pet therapy, certificate required. Clerical support; filing, answering phones, copying, computer work, etc...... Prepare & mail newsletters, thank you notes, sympathy cards, and other literature Create blankets, quilts, scarves, mittens, pictures, cards, music CD's, etc..... Bring music into Adult or Skilled facilities - If you can sing or play a musical instrument, this brings joy and entertainment to staff, patients and families. **Interviews will be conducted remote. ***All volunteer visiting patients are required to wear masks. Any personal protective equipment will be provided. Volunteers will not see any active COVID patients. Note: Administrative volunteers must be at least 16 years of age and patient volunteers must be at least 18 years of age. All volunteers will need to undergo background check, drug testing, have a valid California Driver's license or student ID, proof or auto insurance, and a record of a current TB test (Sequoia will provide TB test at no cost).

  Date Posted: March 8, 2024

• Help Someone Read & Write as an Adult Literacy Tutor (Virtual or In-Person) @ Campbell Library

  with Santa Clara County Library District - Campbell Library
  1 West Campbell AvenueRoom E46Campbell, CA 95008
  It's Flexible! We'll work with your schedule

  Are you looking for ways to give back to the community? The Reading Program, Santa Clara County Library District’s adult literacy program, is looking for tutors to work one-on-one with adult learners who wish to improve their reading, writing, and communication skills. We work with dedicated, patient, flexible, and sensitive volunteers who create a positive learning environment where adults in our community can thrive and learn without embarrassment. With improved literacy skills and the confidence that comes with them, adult learners are able to pursue a better life and a better future for themselves, their families and their communities. To be part of our program, no prior experience is necessary. What are the requirements to volunteer? Adults (age 18 and up) Be patient, adaptable, and dedicated Be able to read and write in English at a high school level Attend orientation and training Clear online background check (fees covered by SCCLD) Dedicate at least 2 hours a week to your learner for at least 6 months (choose your own schedule) Prepare learner-centered lessons (tutoring materials and resources will be provided) How do I register? To register for a tutor orientation, please submit the online tutor registration form on our website: https://sccld.org/reading-program/become-a-tutor/ The site listed above is also where you can find more information on the dates and locations of our upcoming orientations and trainings. Registration is required We look forward to hearing from you! The Reading Program Team

  Date Posted: March 5, 2024

• Help Someone Read & Write as an Adult Literacy Tutor (Virtual or In-Person) @ Saratoga Library

  with Santa Clara County Library District - Saratoga Library
  13650 Saratoga Ave.Saratoga, CA 95070
  It's Flexible! We'll work with your schedule

  Are you looking for ways to give back to the community? The Reading Program, Santa Clara County Library District’s adult literacy program, is looking for tutors to work one-on-one with adult learners who wish to improve their reading, writing, and communication skills. We work with dedicated, patient, flexible, and sensitive volunteers who create a positive learning environment where adults in our community can thrive and learn without embarrassment. With improved literacy skills and the confidence that comes with them, adult learners are able to pursue a better life and a better future for themselves, their families and their communities. To be part of our program, no prior experience is necessary. What are the requirements to volunteer? Adults (age 18 and up) Be patient, adaptable, and dedicated Be able to read and write in English at a high school level Attend orientation and training Clear online background check (fees covered by SCCLD) Dedicate at least 2 hours a week to your learner for at least 6 months (choose your own schedule) Prepare learner-centered lessons (tutoring materials and resources will be provided) How do I register? To register for a tutor orientation, please submit the online tutor registration form on our website: https://sccld.org/reading-program/become-a-tutor/ The site listed above is also where you can find more information on the dates and locations of our upcoming orientations and trainings. Registration is required We look forward to hearing from you! The Reading Program Team

  Date Posted: March 5, 2024

• Help Someone Read & Write as an Adult Literacy Tutor (Virtual or In-Person) @ Los Altos Library

  with Santa Clara County Library District - Los Altos Library
  13 S. San Antonio Rd.Los Altos, CA 94022
  It's Flexible! We'll work with your schedule

  Are you looking for ways to give back to the community? The Reading Program, Santa Clara County Library District’s adult literacy program, is looking for tutors to work one-on-one with adult learners who wish to improve their reading, writing, and communication skills. We work with dedicated, patient, flexible, and sensitive volunteers who create a positive learning environment where adults in our community can thrive and learn without embarrassment. With improved literacy skills and the confidence that comes with them, adult learners are able to pursue a better life and a better future for themselves, their families and their communities. To be part of our program, no prior experience is necessary. What are the requirements to volunteer? Adults (age 18 and up) Be patient, adaptable, and dedicated Be able to read and write in English at a high school level Attend orientation and training Clear online background check (fees covered by SCCLD) Dedicate at least 2 hours a week to your learner for at least 6 months (choose your own schedule) Prepare learner-centered lessons (tutoring materials and resources will be provided) How do I register? To register for a tutor orientation, please submit the online tutor registration form on our website: https://sccld.org/reading-program/become-a-tutor/ The site listed above is also where you can find more information on the dates and locations of our upcoming orientations and trainings. Registration is required We look forward to hearing from you! The Reading Program Team

  Date Posted: March 5, 2024

• Help Someone Read & Write as an Adult Literacy Tutor (Virtual or In-Person) @ Cupertino Library

  with Santa Clara County Library District - Cupertino Library
  10800 Torre Ave.Cupertino, CA 95014
  It's Flexible! We'll work with your schedule

  Are you looking for ways to give back to the community? The Reading Program, Santa Clara County Library District’s adult literacy program, is looking for tutors to work one-on-one with adult learners who wish to improve their reading, writing, and communication skills. We work with dedicated, patient, flexible, and sensitive volunteers who create a positive learning environment where adults in our community can thrive and learn without embarrassment. With improved literacy skills and the confidence that comes with them, adult learners are able to pursue a better life and a better future for themselves, their families and their communities. To be part of our program, no prior experience is necessary. What are the requirements to volunteer? Adults (age 18 and up) Be patient, adaptable, and dedicated Be able to read and write in English at a high school level Attend orientation and training Clear online background check (fees covered by SCCLD) Dedicate at least 2 hours a week to your learner for at least 6 months (choose your own schedule) Prepare learner-centered lessons (tutoring materials and resources will be provided) How do I register? To register for a tutor orientation, please submit the online tutor registration form on our website: https://sccld.org/reading-program/become-a-tutor/ The site listed above is also where you can find more information on the dates and locations of our upcoming orientations and trainings. Registration is required We look forward to hearing from you! The Reading Program Team

  Date Posted: March 5, 2024

• Non-Profit Volunteer

  with Privilege Nonprofit
  Fremont, CA 94538
  It's Flexible! We'll work with your schedule

  At Privilege Nonprofit, we are dedicated to helping those impacted by the homelessness crisis in Northern California. As part of the work we do, we provide information on resources and opportunities for those currently are or at risk of becoming unhoused. Currently, we are seeking volunteers to aid in expanding and maintaining our current collection of resources. This includes conducting independent research, presenting resources to a shareable format, and maintaining our resource binder. If you are in high school, please let us know your projected graduation year and school. Otherwise, please include a resume.

  Date Posted: February 27, 2024

• Help An Underprivileged Youth Be Magnificent

  with Lauren's House 4 Positive Change Inc
  413 Ivy DriveMenlo Park, CA 94025
  It's Flexible! We'll work with your schedule

  Position: Academic Aide/ Tutor Type: Volunteer Position Time Commitment : 8-12 hrs/week Basic Job Function: Lauren's House tutor will help student meet their homework and reading needs. Tutoring takes place from 3:30-6pm Monday-Thursday. Education and Experience Requirements: Individuals must have tutoring experience. Want to encourage students in their education journey. Skills/ Knowledge Requirements: Demonstrates a high degree of initiative, self-direction, and creativity. Demonstrates strong organizational and communication skills. Exhibits professionalism. Maintains excellent working relationships with staff, volunteers and public. Must be able to demonstrate ability to work with people from diverse racial/cultural/socioeconomic backgrounds. Essential Job Functions: Develop and implement tutoring program that assesses, assists and encourages members in the learning processes Encourage a positive environment for members to learn, interact, and grow. Conduct small group and individual active enrichment activities. Assist with clean up and organization of all program areas. Build positive relationships with youth, volunteers, parents, schools, and community. Assist with tracking daily attendance and other applicable program administrative duties. Report to the Executive Director. Assume other duties as assigned.

  Date Posted: February 25, 2024

• Licensed Hair Stylists /Cosmotologists-Visit Hospice Patients

  with Pathways Home Health and Hospice
  San Francisco Palo AltoSan Jose FremontOakland BerkeleySunnyvale, CA 94085
  It's Flexible! We'll work with your schedule

  Pathways Home Health & Hospice is in need of your talents and skills! We are seeking licensed cosmetologists to volunteer in our program. We are looking for licensed professionals to provide haircuts and/or hair styling to our patients in their homes. Our patients are homebound, so can not go out. Having their hair cut or styled is a small way they can feel like life is "normal" again. How rewarding, personally gratifying, and emotionally meaningful it is to know that you can lift someone’s spirits by contributing your skills 2-3 times a month. It’s flexible! We’ll work with your schedule and geographical location preferences. For more information please contact us (408) 773-4271 or volunteerservices@commonspirithealthathome.org www.pathwayshealth.org

  Date Posted: February 15, 2024

• Reiki and Healing Therapies for Hospice Patients - Bay Area!

  with Pathways Home Health and Hospice
  San Francisco BurlingameSan Mateo Palo AltoOakland BerkeleySunnyvale San Jose, CA 94085
  It's Flexible! We'll work with your schedule

  Inspiring. Meaningful. Fulfilling. Pathways is one of the oldest and largest non-profit health care providers serving Santa Clara, San Mateo, San Francisco, Contra Costa, and Alameda Counties. Reiki volunteers comfort Pathway’s patients at the end of life with relaxing and pain reducing therapeutic touch and massage. How rewarding to know that your skills and your hands are making such a big difference with a person in great need! Special Requirement: Must have current and valid certification to practice Reiki. For more information visit www.pathwayshealth.org or contact us at volunteerservices@commonspirit.org

  Date Posted: February 15, 2024
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