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Share your knowledge with a small business owner

with MicroMentor | An initiative of Mercy Corps

28 Reviews

Your professional skills can help small businesses grow and create jobs. Volunteer as a mentor on MicroMentor.org and make a meaningful...

Virtual: Email or PhoneSan Francisco, CA 94104

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Braid Mentor

with Braid Mission (Episcopal Church in the Diocese...

Braid mentors work in teams of three to surround a young person in foster care with a community of love and support. They meet weekly as...

San Francisco metro areaSan Francisco, CA 94102

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Braid Team Facilitator

with Braid Mission (Episcopal Church in the Diocese...

Braid mentor teams surround a young person in foster care with a community of love and support. Every team has a skilled facilitator who...

San Francisco metro areaSan Francisco, CA 94102

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STEM Teaching Fellowship

with EnCorps STEM Teachers

California is experiencing a statewide teacher shortage crisis - YOU can help! Transition your industry experience into the classroom as...

Bay AreaSan Francisco, CA 94103

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Late night volunteer opportunity with Crisis Text Line!

with Crisis Text Line

69 Reviews

Crisis Text Line provides free, nationwide, 24/7 support for people in crisis, all via text message. The service is powered by volunteer...

25 Taylor StSan Francisco, CA 94102

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Puppy Raiser Program- San Francisco

with Dogs for Better Lives

Volunteers wanted to raise future assistance dogs! Looking for an exciting volunteer opportunity that will change lives or looking for a...

San Francisco & Surrounding AreasSan Francisco, CA 94103

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LGBT HOTLINE VOLUNTEERS

with LGBT National Help Center (SF, CA Office)

Are you a good listener? Are you caring? Do you want to help the LGBT community nationwide? The LGBT National Hotline provides vital...

DowntownSan Francisco, CA 94102

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LGBT SENIOR HOTLINE VOLUNTEERS

with LGBT National Help Center (SF, CA Office)

Are you a good listener? Are you caring? Do you want to help the LGBT community nationwide? The LGBT Senior Hotline provides vital...

downtownSan Francisco, CA 94102

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LGBT YOUTH HOTLINE VOLUNTEERS

with LGBT National Help Center (SF, CA Office)

Are you a good listener? Are you caring? Do you want to help the GLBT community nationwide? The LGBT National Youth Talkline provides...

DowntownSan Francisco, CA 94102

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Crisis Line Counselor

with San Francisco Night Ministry

1 Reviews

Night Ministry Crisis Line Counselors (CLCs) offer compassionate, non-judgmental support to callers struggling with loneliness,... (37.7842,-122.42301)

1031 FRANKLIN STSAN FRANCISCO, CA 94109

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Organizations represented in these results:

Braid Mission (Episcopal Church in the Diocese...
Crisis Text Line
Dogs for Better Lives
EnCorps STEM Teachers
LGBT National Help Center (SF, CA Office)
MicroMentor | An initiative of Mercy Corps
San Francisco Night Ministry

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