Greater Bay Area Service Opportunities

There are a variety of places one can serve in the Bay Area and here are just some of the opportunities available:

Child Abuse Prevention Center

You can help stop child abuse and neglect by volunteering at the Child Abuse Prevention Center in Belmont.

More Info: 650 595-7640

 

Volunteer Center in San Francisco


The Volunteer Center in San Francisco invites you to make a diffence in your community by volunteering now and all year long.

More Info: 415-982-8999
www.vcsf.org

 

Environmental Volunteer


Become an Environmental Volunteer and share the wonders of nature with children! No prior experience is necessary, and training is provided.

More Info: 650-961-0545
Evols.org

 

Shelter Inc


Shelter Inc provides services to the homeless in Contra Costa. Your donations support their work.

More Info: 925-335-0698
www.shelterincofccc.org

 


Adopt-A-Street


The City of San Jose needs volunteers for its Adopt-A-Street program. Join your neighbors who are already volunteering and help our streets stay safe and clean.

More Info: 408-277-3611

 

Humane Society of Santa Clara Valley


The Humane Society of Santa Clara Valley need volunteers to care for young puppies and kittens in their homes until they reach adoptable age.

More Info: 408-727-3383, extension 741

 

LifeLines


Do you want to make a difference in the life of someone living with breast cancer? Be a peer volunteer at LifeLines, a new project of Breast Cancer Fund and Shanti.

More Info: 415-674-4781
www.shanti.org

 

Volunteers of America Bay Area


Volunteers of America Bay Area is a national non-profit organization providing local human service programs, and opportunities for individual and community involvement.

More Info:
www.voaba.org

 

Inn Vision


Inn Vision has been dedicated to serving Silicon Valley's homeless population since 1973. Helping Inn Vision change lives is more convenient than ever. Just visit www.innvision.org and make a tax-deductible on line donation. Making a difference has never been easier.

More Info:
innvision.org

 

Bay Area Literacy (BALit)


Volunteer tutors partner with adults wishing to improve their reading and writing skills - and open new doors in their lives. These services are free. New volunteers and new students are always welcome. Refer a friend!

More Info: 1-888-740-READ (7323)
www.literacynet.org/balit

 

Bay Area Food Banks


Hunger doesn't take the summer off. Bay Area Food Banks need your support.

More Info: 800-870-FOOD
www.bayareahunger.org

 

San Francisco Women Against Rape


San Francisco Women Against Rape needs volunteer counselors and medical advocates, and will provide training.

More Info: 415-861-2024
www.sfwar.org

 

Big Brother or Big Sister


Become a Big Brother or Big Sister and make an impact in a child's life. To begin this powerful experience,call Big Brothers Big Sisters of Marin and Napa at 415-453-3800.

More Info: 415-453-3800

 

Meals on Wheels Silicon Valley


Volunteers throughout Santa Clara County are needed to help deliver meals to homebound elderly and disabled adults who rely on Meals on Wheels for hot, nutritious food.

More Info: 408-961-9897
mowsiliconvalley.org

 

Books Aloud in San Jose


Books Aloud in San Jose is a free audio book library service for people with visual, physical, or learning disabilities, and they want you for their next volunteer voice.

More Info: 408 808-2611
booksaloud.org

 

Crisis Support Services of Alameda County


A few hours a week of your time can make the difference between hope and despair for the many people who call the crisis line at Crisis Support Services of Alameda County. No prior experience needed, excellent training provided.

More Info: (510) 420-2472

 

Palo Alto Art Center


The Palo Alto Art Center education program seeks volunteers who enjoy art and children to lead school groups on gallery tours and assist with hands-on art projects.

More Info: (650) 329-2370

 

Women's Cancer Resource Center


The Women's Cancer Resource Center needs compassionate volunteers to help women with cancer through their information and referral hotline.

More Info: (510) 548-9286, EXT 304

 

The Pet Rescue Project


You can help save the life of a dog or cat by becoming a foster caregiver. The Pet Rescue Project (PRP) is lookign for families to temporarily care for dogs and cats in Contra Costa County. PRP supplies food, litter, plus training and covers all veterinary costs.

More Info: (925) 296-3145 or (925) 256-1ARF

 

Host an International Student


Open your heart and your home to an International Student P.I.E. needs host families urgenty in your community for academic-year and semester homestay program.

More Info: (888) 828-9001

 

The Role Model Program


The Role Model Program, a non-profit organization dedicated to empowering middle school students to achieve, needs adult volunteers to deliver the "Dare to Dream" program to students throughout Santa Clara County. Total time commitment is five hours.

More Info: (408) 246-0433

 

Seniors-At-Home


Want to do something productive with your free time? Seniors-At-Home is looking for caring and compassionate individuals to share a few hours a month with a senior. Discover the difference you can make in another person's life and add another dimension to your own.

More Info: (415) 449-3832




Tutors Needed


The Oakland Unified School District and East Bay Conservation Corps are looking for people to be tutors in after school programs for 2nd and 3rd graders throughout the district.

More Info: (510) 992-8032

 


Project Open Hand needs you!


Come join their volunteer team and help them provide nutritious meals and groceries to men, women and children living with AIDS.

More Info: (415) 447-2404

 

Youth Biking Program


Trips for Kids Youth Biking Program takes inner city kids on mountain biking adventures ... they need used bikes ... you can drop them off at the Re-Cyclery Bike thrift shop in San Rafael.

More Info: (415) 381-2941

 

Y-M-C-A


Help build strong kids, strong families and strong communities. Support the Y-M-C-A and together we'll make a world of difference.

More Info: (415) 391-YMCA

 

Food Bank Volunteers


Volunteers are needed year round at the Alameda County Community Food Bank.

More Info: 510-834-FOOD
www.accfb.org