Alta Housing

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3460 W Bayshore Rd.Suite 104Palo Alto, CA 94303 United States

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http://www.altahousing.org

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Active Opportunities (4)

Food Distribution

Flexible Schedule | Palo Alto, CA 94306

Volunteers are needed every 1st or 3rd Friday of the month. We are looking for friendly volunteers to help us with our Food Distribution also known as Farmers Market to our Residents ( Food Pantry with partnership of Second Harvest) that occurs every 1st and 3rd Fridays of the Month. Food Distribution occurs at one of our affordable apartment complex in Palo Alto. The tasks include are setting up tables, unloading food pallets, organizing food on tables, organizing produce, and assisting residents with taking food to their cars.

Date Posted: May 22, 2025
English Conversational Teacher

Flexible Schedule | Mountain View, CA 94041

Alta Housing is currently looking for a volunteer English teacher who is passionate and committed to teach basic English conversation one hour a week to our adult residents, if possible on Thursdays from 5:30 to 6:30 pm (day/time is flexible). We are looking for somebody who is available to start at the beginning of June (preferable)or later. Please contact us if you are interested. Thank you!

Date Posted: Jun 2, 2025
Art "Therapy" Teacher

Flexible Schedule | Palo Alto, CA 94306

Palo Alto Housing is seeking a volunteer to lead an adult art "therapy" club. Although the club is not designed to be formal art therapy, it should be a safe space where folks can come and explore art is a relaxing, judgment-free environment. The art facilitator will have a monthly budget and stockpile of supplies to design their own sessions but in general, classes should be open-ended and focus on free expression, relaxation, and just having fun! Our ideal volunteer: Has some type of background in art Is open-mind, warm, and has an approachable personality can commit to 1.5-2 hours of art instruction once a week for a total of 6 weeks If you have basic knowledge of painting and drawing, a clear communication style, and a desire to help youth be empowered through art, this may be the perfect volunteer opportunity for you! About us: We’re an independent non-profit agency that builds, develops, acquires, and manages low- and moderate-income housing in Palo Alto and the San Francisco Bay Area. We provide high-quality, safe housing; subsidize rents to the greatest degree possible, and support our residents in reaching their goals through the Resident Services program. If you are interested in this opportunity, please contact Sose Gegamyan at sgegamyan@pah.community for more information.

Date Posted: Jul 9, 2025
ESL Volunteer Teacher

Flexible Schedule | Palo Alto, CA 94301

Mondays 10am-11am practicing English by having conversations, reading passages, art, or games.

Date Posted: Jul 1, 2025

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Mission Statement

Alta Housing is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to develop, acquire, and manage low- and moderate- income housing in Palo Alto, California and the San Francisco Bay Area. Our Resident Services Program aims to empower resident families to build self-reliance by providing onsite services in education, health and social services.

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Alta manages over 700 units of affordable housing for low-income families and seniors. Alta strives to provide service enriched housing to its residents by offering a comprehensive services program. We provide resources, art classes, ESL classes, computer training, and afterschool programs in addition to community-building activities.

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