As our affordable, sustainable housing organization grows larger, we are able to further outreach to underrepresented communities in the Bay Area. Our outreach efforts are often limited by a language barrier.

We are looking for individuals who would donate their. . . more

We are seeking an individual who is experienced in translating materials from English into Chinese using an IME (input method editor) keyboard program. We have several fluent Chinese volunteers who translate and interpret for our homeowner families and who can. . . more

Purpose of Habitat Maintenance Team: The Habitat Maintenance Team is responsible for keeping the shelter rabbits at the HRS Center in sanitary and safe living conditions during their stay at the HRS shelter. A clean habitat increases the likelihood of. . . more

UA Homes is an affordable housing hotel for people who are formerly homeless. Everyone is on a very fixed income, and haircuts are quite expensive--and necessary to getting a job! If you are interested in volunteering your beautician. . . more

Volunteers are needed to attend our weekly adoption events and "handle" the dogs while potential adopters are meeting them. We hold these adoption events in Lafayette and Oakland on Saturdays from 1pm to 4pm. Volunteers are also needed to transport. . . more

One aspect of the Health Education component of this program is to have different health educators and professionals visit the 7th grade Science classes of the schools who participate in the Model Neighborhood Program, as well as other OUSD middle. . . more

Mend, fix, repair and restore donated merchandise (other than clothing)in one of our five thrift shops (located in Alamo, Antioch, Concord, Danville and Walnut Creek). Assist with store upkeep and help with display creation. (Keyword for search: maintenance. . . more

Music often brings back fond memories, provides a release of emotions, and fills empty hours that a person might otherwise spend alone. Music also can ease stress and anxiety, soothe the heart and comfort the spirit.

The Music Ministry program. . . more

Volunteers are needed to do light yard work, usually involving raking leaves, trimming, planting flower, and weeding. There is also a need for some minor home repairs. Time commitment is flexible. more

Harbor House is a 34-year old ministry trying to beautify the 100 year old house in which our programs are run. We have a lot of old "treasures" that need to get to the dump and a truck load of. . . more

Co-educational volunteer community service to do community service in the police department. affiliated with Boy Scouts. *traffic control during special events *weekly training *Assisting the community at public festivals, shows, etc *ride alongs with police officers Police Explorer program is designed to develop young. . . more

If you enjoy talking with, listening to, and solving problems for older and elderly people, this will be fun for you! The volunteer will represent the Adult Day Services Network of Contra Costa at periodic community resource fairs in several. . . more

You can help your community and teach lifesaving skills, such as CPR and First Aid at Chapter locations. The CPR and First Aid courses needing instructors are listed in our course website at www.bayarea-redcross.org(Key words for search: medical) more

Welcome and assist members/guests in center - assisting visitors with health information, brochures, booklets and videos. more

We are looking for patient people to help adults improve their reading, writing, math and other basic skills.

Although previous experience in literacy or teaching is helpful, it is not necessary; as a volunteer, you'll receive excellent training tips from adult. . . more

Women's Initiative offers a service of networking and mentoring to the women who have graduated from our programs. This is called the Business Connector program. Because of the success of this program and also the expansion of Women's Initiative, we. . . more

Join us in removing invasive weeds, planting native plants, controlling erosion, and installing amenities such as trails, benches, and signs along creeks from North Berkeley to Richmond. Email f5creeks@aol.com or phone 510 848 9358 to get on lists to be. . . more

Foster A Dream is looking for dedicated volunteers to assist us in brightening the lives of Foster Youth in the Bay Area. We have opportunities for volunteers to participate in youth nights, TechWEEK, Senior Pictures and many more. We always. . . more

Do you like to meet interesting people? Do you like to write?

The East Bay Asian Local Development Corp. provides affordable housing for low income individuals and families in Alameda and Contra Costa counties. EBALDC owns 14 low income housing buildings. . . more

Volunteer Now as a Technical Assistance Provider ("TA") with C.E.O. Women and provide support and guidance to low-income immigrant and refugee women as they start and grow their own micro-enterprises.

C.E.O. Women clients need volunteers to assist in the fields. . . more