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Reading Partners Reading Partners recruits and trains community volunteers to provide one-on-one tutoring for elementary and middle school students who are reading below grade level. www.readingpartners.org
Marine Mammal Center in the Marin Headlands The Marine Mammal Center in the Marin Headlands rescues, rehabilitates and releases marine mammals…they also educate young people about the marine environment. Volunteers are needed throughout the year.
Larkin Street Youth Center Larkin Street Youth Center in San Francisco offers a variety of services to young people who are living on the street. They can always use donations and volunteers.
Latinas Contra Cancer Latinas Contra Cancer raises awareness about cancer in the Latino community, increases access to quality care and the improves the quality of health care…they can use your donations and/or volunteer time.
The Gwen Araujo Memorial Fund The Gwen Araujo Memorial Fund changes the lives of Bay Area youths by teaching about transgender lives…you can help by supporting Horizons Foundation.
Marin Advocates for Children Marin Advocates for Children works to reduce child abuse and advocate for the best interests of children ... your donation or volunteer time is greatly appreciated.
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
The Point Program The Point Program of Marin AIDS Project is seeking a dedicated core of volunteers to maintain and develop their needle exchange and street outreach programs.
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.
Environmental Volunteer Become an Environmental Volunteer and share the wonders of nature with children! No prior experience is necessary, and training is provided.
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
Sutter VNA and Hospice Sutter VNA and Hospice is seeking volunteers to provide in-home service and support to patients in Hospice care. For a few hours a week you can help make a significant difference to patients and families.
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.
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.
Keep Windmills Alive
Help save and restore San Francisco's Golden Gate Park's famed windmills. Take part in keeping these Windmills alive.
More Info: 415-668-0763
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.
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!
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.
Cooks and Drivers Needed
Meals of Marin needs cooks and delivery drivers to help prepare and drive food to people with AIDS, breast cancer, and other life-threatening illnesses. You can volunteer weekly, monthly, or as a substitute.
More Info: 415-457-4666
Donate your used car, truck or motorhome
Donate your used car, truck or motorhome to the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation. Receive a tax deduction for Blue Book or fair market value, free pick-up or towing and DMV processing.
More Info: 650-578-6590
YFA The 24-hour crisis line needs volunteers to lend an ear to people in crisis. Make a difference. Become a volunteer at YFA.
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.
San Francisco School Volunteers You can help students reach their full potential and achieve their life's goals by volunteering through San Francisco School Volunteers.
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
HEALTH AT HOME
HEALTH AT HOME is seeking volunteers to provide care and support for people with chronic, life-threatening and disabling illnesses.
More Info: (415) 452-2161
YWCA Marin Center
The YWCA Marin Center is looking for dedicated women volunteers to coach "at-risk" teen women on resumes, job applications and interview skills. Training provided.
More Info: (415) 456-0782
Jewish Family and Children's Services
Jewish Family and Children's Services is recruiting community members to volunteer as friendly visitors with older adults. They are looking for volunteers to commit four to six hours each month for one year. Training will be provided.
More Info: (415) 449-3844
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 Rape Crisis Center of Marin
Volunteer rape counselors are urgently needed at The Rape Crisis Center of Marin. Become a State Certified Sexual Assault Victim Counselor. Bi-lingual and Bi-cultural volunteers are especially needed.
More Info: (415) 492-5970 or (510) 307-4130
Help feed and care for injured and orphaned wildlife
Looking for a way to make a difference? Help feed and care for injured and orphaned wildlife. When you see a beautiful bird or deer, have the satisfaction of knowing it could be one you saved. Your life will never be the same.
More Info: (415) 456-SAVE
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
Crisis and Referral Hotlines Need Volunteers
Caring volunteers are needed to staff the Parental Stress Line, the TeenLine and the Senior TalkLine, crisis and referral hotlines for teens, parents and seniors.
More Info: (650) 326-6576
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
Drivers Needed for Seniors at Home
Seniors at Home, a program of Jewish Family and Children's Services is looking for volunteers to drive seniors to medical appointments, grocery shopping and other errands.
More Info: (415) 449-3832
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
St. Anthony Foundation Needs Volunteer
You can make a difference in the lives of people who are poor or homeless. The St. Anthony Foundation needs volunteers for several of its programs.
More Info: (415) 241-2600
Food Bank Volunteers Volunteers are needed year round at the Alameda County Community Food Bank.
