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Flexible Schedule
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Oakland, CA 94601
Do you want to be a positive influence in bridging communication barriers? Volunteer to lead an English class for seniors living at The Orchards in Oakland! Ideally, we are looking to bring on a volunteer who is fluent in English as well as Mandarin OR Cantonese so they can easily engage and assist our seniors! SAHA serves a very diverse demographic of seniors in the East Bay, a large percentage of which have limited English-speaking proficiency. The volunteer will work with residents who are eagerly seeking accessible English instruction to learn how to communicate in emergencies, converse with doctors and health care providers, and interact with others in everyday conversation. They are enthusiastic and greatly appreciate their ESL instructors. If you're looking to make a difference in your community, this is a wonderful opportunity to gain teaching experience with students who are eager to learn. Schedule: Monday and Wednesday from 9:00am - 11:00am or 12:00pm - 2:00 pm. Requirements: Ongoing SAHA Community Volunteers must commit to volunteer once a week for a minimum of 4 months, and must complete a volunteer orientation, volunteer forms and background screening prior to beginning their placement.
Date Posted: Sep 12, 2023
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Flexible Schedule
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Oakland, CA 94607
Position: Cantonese Teacher Schedule: 1x/Week on either Wednesdays, Thursdays, or Fridays for 1 hour Do you speak Cantonese and want to help bridge the language barrier in our vibrant community? We have an incredible volunteer opportunity that allows you to make a meaningful impact on the lives of English-speaking residents in our building. While we understand that Cantonese can be a challenging language to learn, our residents at Oak Street Terrace in Oakland are eager to grasp even just a few basic phrases to greet their neighbors and cultivate stronger social connections. By volunteering your time to teach Cantonese language classes, you'll play a vital role in fostering a more inclusive and connected community. Your knowledge and expertise will empower English speakers to break through linguistic barriers, enabling them to communicate and connect with their Cantonese-speaking neighbors on a more personal level. Whether you're a native Cantonese speaker or have a strong command of the language, your willingness to share the beauty of Cantonese will be greatly appreciated. Together, we can build bridges of understanding and create a warm and welcoming environment for everyone in our building. If you're passionate about teaching, languages, and promoting cultural exchange, we would love to have you on our volunteer team. Join us in making a difference, one Cantonese lesson at a time! Requirements: Ongoing SAHA Community Volunteers must commit to volunteer once a week for a minimum of 3 months, and must complete a volunteer orientation, volunteer forms and background screening prior to beginning their placement.
Date Posted: Sep 5, 2023
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Flexible Schedule
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Oakland, CA 94607
Position: Food Distribution Volunteer Position Summary: SAHA is currently seeking a Food Distribution Volunteer to assist with our on-site food distribution program. The Food Distribution Volunteer works closely with SAHA’s staff and other volunteers to help sort donations from and organize produce for resident to choose from. Volunteers must commit to following SAHA's Safety & Social Distancing Protocols. Primary Duties: Help unload donated food truck to site's community room Organize food for residents to select their produce Disinfect work station before and after each shift Light janitorial tasks at the end of each shift as needed Abilities and Attributes: Commitment to following food safety guidelines. Reliability, punctuality, accountability. Ability to work as part of a team. Able to lift and carry up to 40 pounds. Time Requirement and Schedule: Total time requirement: Volunteers must commit to a 3-hour shift every 1st & 3rd Wednesday of the month (9am-11am), for a minimum of 2 months.
Date Posted: Sep 5, 2023
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Flexible Schedule
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Oakland, CA 94612
Do you want to help elementary and middle school kids with their homework? We are looking for a volunteer to come every Wednesday from 3:30pm-4:30pm. The volunteer will work with youth one-on-one if needed, maintaining the balance between giving them independence and support. If you're looking to make a difference in your community, this is a wonderful opportunity to give back! Schedule: Wednesdays from 3:30pm-4:30pm Requirements: Ongoing SAHA Community Volunteers must commit to volunteer once a week for a minimum of 4 months, and must complete a volunteer orientation, volunteer forms and background screening prior to beginning their placement.
Date Posted: Sep 5, 2023
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Flexible Schedule
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Oakland, CA 94607
Do you want to help low-income seniors overcome technological barriers? Volunteer to tutor technology for seniors living at Park Blvd in Oakland! We are looking for a volunteer who is available monthly or bi-weekly on Wednesdays or Thursdays for 1 hour. Bilingual? Let us know! (High Cantonese-speaking population) Many of SAHA’s seniors living in affordable housing want to learn how to use their technology and have very little knowledge of how to operate and navigate a computer, a tablet and/or a smartphone. They have a strong desire and need to learn. Help these seniors operate their technology so that they can communicate with family and friends! You would be teaching them the basics of how use and operate their tablets! This may include teaching them how to know if they are signed into WiFi, how to fill out forms, how to send text messages, how to create an email account and how to send emails. They also want to know how to surf the Web and use apps on their tablets. If you're looking to make a difference in your community, this is a wonderful opportunity to gain teaching experience with students who are eager to learn. Requirements: Ongoing SAHA Community Volunteers must commit to volunteer once a week for a minimum of 3 months, and must complete a volunteer orientation, volunteer forms and background screening prior to beginning their placement.
Date Posted: Sep 5, 2023
