Volunteer Opportunity Calendar

KPFA 94.1 Spring Fund Drive!!!

Tue, 06 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Tuesday , May 06, 2008:

We need your help answering phones for our Spring Fund-drive. We start on Tuesday May 6th and finish up sometime on May 22nd. Everyday starting at 6:30 AM and ending at 10 PM volunteers answer phones and take pledges from listener supporters. Volunteers can come by for as long or as little time as you like! Breakfast, dinner and plenty of coffee served.

KPFA 94.1 Spring Fund Drive!!!

Wed, 07 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Wednesday, May 07, 2008:

The Ruth Bancroft Garden: Propagation Volunteers

Wed, 07 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Wednesday, May 07, 2008:

The Ruth Bancroft Garden is recognized as one of the finest dry gardens in the world. Our plant collection includes drought-tolerant succulents, cacti, California natives, and more. We have a volunteer group that raises plants to be sold at tours and events to raise money to support the preservation of the garden. We are currently looking for volunteers who would like to work in our ...

ACTIVITY STATION LEADERS

Thu, 08 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Thursday , May 08, 2008:

Lead an activity with small groups of elementary students during a field trip to an agricultural museum and organic garden. The purpose of the field trip is to expose the students to our agricultural heritage and to help them discover that food does not originate from a grocery store, but from a garden or farm and that many of the products they use daily originate from plants and an ...

KPFA 94.1 Spring Fund Drive!!!

Thu, 08 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Thursday , May 08, 2008:

ACTIVITY STATION LEADERS

Fri, 09 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Friday , May 09, 2008:

Annual Spring to Success Luncheon

Fri, 09 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Friday , May 09, 2008:

Wardrobe for Opportunity is holding its 13th Annual 'Spring to Success' Luncheon on Friday, May 9th at the San Ramon Marriott. The event will celebrate the successes of our clients, volunteers and look to our future, along with a silent auction and a raffle. We wouldn't be able to have a successful event without volunteers. Volunteers are needed to run the silent auction (9am to 1 ...

KPFA 94.1 Spring Fund Drive!!!

Fri, 09 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Friday , May 09, 2008:

Pleasant Hill - Instructional Garden Project

Fri, 09 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Friday , May 09, 2008:

Students of the Gardening Program of Mt. Diablo Adult Ed., Boys Scouts, Contra Costa Master Gardeners, and all other interested volunteers are teaming up with the City to create a beautiful and water conserving garden at the Pleasant Hill Adult Education Center near Pleasant Hill Middle School. It will serve as a demonstration garden using healthy gardening, water conservation, and r ...

Annual Walnut Creek creek cleanup

Sat, 10 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Saturday , May 10, 2008:

Every spring we remove trash from the creeks downtown and do habitat restoration -- butterfly habitat maintenance and arundo removal. Then we celebrate with a picnic lunch, accompanied by a band. If you care about the environment and the creatures who live in it, this is a chance to do something to help them. It's also a chance to beautify the downtown area -- nobody likes to look at ...

Community Build Day Heroes (all skill levels needed

Sat, 10 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Saturday , May 10, 2008:

ALTERNATIVES IN ACTION IS MOVING TO A NEW ALAMEDA LOCATION! We need your help readying our new space to make the big move happen. What are Community Build Days? Our 2008 Community Build Days are opportunities for children, youth and adults to participate in preparing and creating Alternative in Action’s new Woodstock Campus home at 1900 Third Street in Alameda. Typical project ...

Ivan Dickson Trail Maintenance Project with REI - San Ramon

Sat, 10 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Saturday , May 10, 2008:

If you like to hike, bike, or ride and enjoy well maintained trails, think about becoming a trail maintenance volunteer. The East Bay Regional Park District (EBRPD) manages more than 98,000 acres of land in 65 parks, and maintains 1,150 miles of trails. Maintenance and rehabilitation of the existing trails is an ongoing process (similar to repairing potholes on public roadways) and ...

Jr. Ranger Day at Berryland in Richmond

Sat, 10 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Saturday , May 10, 2008:

Sponsored by Rosie the Riveter/ WWII Home Front National Historical Park & 5% Local Coalition and Opportunity West When: 9:30 am – 12:30 pm, Saturday, May 10 Where: Berryland at 6th & the Greenway (near Ohio St.), Richmond (near Lincoln Elementary) Help transform an old railroad route into a living corridor of edible fruits & berries. Learn about WWII Victory Gardens through fun, ...

Jr. Ranger Day at Berryland in Richmond

Sat, 10 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Saturday , May 10, 2008:

KPFA 94.1 Spring Fund Drive!!!

Sat, 10 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Saturday , May 10, 2008:

Lighthouse Work Party

Sat, 10 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Saturday , May 10, 2008:

Please join us for a work party at the Lighthouse on East Brother Island in San Pablo Bay and help us restore and maintain this beautiful and historic asset. We will provide the boat ride, lunch, and a tour of the historic Lighthouse. People of all skill levels are welcome. Tasks include cleaning, weeding, painting, and many more. In order to register as a volunteer, please go to o ...

Mother's Day Tea and Fashion Show

Sat, 10 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Saturday , May 10, 2008:

On May 10th, Saturday, at 11:00am, come help us set up for our Mother's Day Tea and then starting at 2:00 pm help pour tea and pass finger sandwiches to our retired seniors. We also need help getting our models ready for the fashion show. It will be lots of fun!

Protecting Oak seedlings in Walnut Creek's Open Space

Sat, 10 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Saturday , May 10, 2008:

We are working to restore native oak trees in Walnut Creek's Open Space. Volunteers will work with Foundation members to install cylinders around the oak seedlings we planted last winter to help them grow faster and protect them against browsing by cattle and deer.

Re-leaf San Pablo Creek behind the El Sobrante Library

Sat, 10 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Saturday , May 10, 2008:

This volunteer opportunity is provided by a grassroots organization of friends of the San Pablo Creek called SPAWNERS. We are working to restore the natural habitat along the creek banks of the San Pablo Creek in all public lands and hope to inspire our neighbors to do the same in their private backyards. Our current main re-vegetation project is at the El SObrante Public Library gro ...

Restore Wetlands at the Palo Alto Baylands with Save The Bay

Sat, 10 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Saturday , May 10, 2008:

Location: Palo Alto Baylands (Palo Alto) Spring/Summer 2008 dates: 5/10, 5/31, 6/7, 6/28, 7/26, 8/16 9am -12 noon Volunteers will tend to the native wetland plants by removing non-native plants, collecting native plant seeds and helping with site monitoring and continuing shoreline clean-up. This program is in partnership with the Palo Alto Baylands Nature Preserve. ***Signup onlin ...

KPFA 94.1 Spring Fund Drive!!!

Sun, 11 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Sunday , May 11, 2008:

KPFA 94.1 Spring Fund Drive!!!

Mon, 12 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Monday , May 12, 2008:

KPFA 94.1 Spring Fund Drive!!!

Tue, 13 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Tuesday , May 13, 2008:

Black Diamond Mine Tour and Picnic

Wed, 14 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Wednesday, May 14, 2008:

We are going to the mines on May 14th! We need escorts to help guide seniors on this outing and help set up the picnic area. From 9:30am - 2:30 pm

KPFA 94.1 Spring Fund Drive!!!

Wed, 14 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Wednesday, May 14, 2008:

Wednesdays Native Plant Nursery Volunteers Needed! (Oakland)

Wed, 14 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Wednesday, May 14, 2008:

Help Save The Bay improve local bay habitat! Activities for this winter include planting native plants, plant propagation and transplanting, watering, and other maintenance associated with growing native wetland plants. Save The Bay's Community-Based Restoration program works with local schools and community volunteers to restore creek and wetland habitat around the Bay. Save The ...

KPFA 94.1 Spring Fund Drive!!!

Thu, 15 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Thursday , May 15, 2008:

ACTIVITY STATION LEADERS

Fri, 16 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Friday , May 16, 2008:

KPFA 94.1 Spring Fund Drive!!!

Fri, 16 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Friday , May 16, 2008:

Community Build Day Heroes (all skill levels needed

Sat, 17 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Saturday , May 17, 2008:

Gardening - A day to make grounds beautiful!

Sat, 17 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Saturday , May 17, 2008:

Let's make it like new again!!! Sierra Garden Apartments wants to clean up the landscaping by taking out dead plants, planting new shrubbery and flowers and general landscaping improvements. This is most likely an all day project. (If you are a landscape lover, we would especially love to hear from you.) There will be a barbecue following the cleanup. Sierra Gardens is a family ...

Keep America Beautiful Great America Cleanup - E. Oakland

Sat, 17 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Saturday , May 17, 2008:

Volunteers are needed to assist in a major community cleanup and beautification project, the 2008 Keep America Beautiful Great America Cleanup, being held in East Oakland on Saturday, May 17, from 8:30 a.m. until approximately 2 p.m. The staging location for the Keep America Beautiful Great America Cleanup project will be the Courtyard area at the Castlemont community of small high ...

KPFA 94.1 Spring Fund Drive!!!

Sat, 17 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Saturday , May 17, 2008:

Restore a Salt Pond in Hayward with Save The Bay

Sat, 17 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Saturday , May 17, 2008:

Join Save The Bay and the CA Department of Fish and Game to help restore 300 acres of wetlands on the East Bay Shoreline in Hayward/Union City. This site was formerly a Salt Pond and is normally off-limits to the public; access is granted only to volunteers during these selected dates. Volunteers will help us reach our goal to plant 5,000 native wetland plants at Eden Landing this wi ...

Restore Oakland Wetlands with Save The Bay

Sat, 17 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Saturday , May 17, 2008:

Save The Bay's Community-Based Restoration program works with local schools and community volunteers to restore creek and wetland habitat around the Bay. Fall restoration activities include native seed collection, non-native plant removal, site monitoring, and shoreline clean-up. We will also continue our plant propagation efforts in our on-site Native Plant Nursery. This is part of ...

KPFA 94.1 Spring Fund Drive!!!

Sun, 18 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Sunday , May 18, 2008:

Pleasant Hill - Instructional Garden Project

Sun, 18 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Sunday , May 18, 2008:

KPFA 94.1 Spring Fund Drive!!!

Mon, 19 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Monday , May 19, 2008:

Hola! Latin American Celebration for pre-schoolers needs help!

Tue, 20 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Tuesday , May 20, 2008:

We are in need of a minimum of four and a maximum of ten volunteers for this special event. Children and families will be listening to a lovely music group that sings songs from Mexico, Central and South America. The activities we will be providing for children and their families will be: an art project, like decorating maracas or hats; doing a cookie walk (kind of like musical ch ...

KPFA 94.1 Spring Fund Drive!!!

Tue, 20 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Tuesday , May 20, 2008:

KPFA 94.1 Spring Fund Drive!!!

Wed, 21 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Wednesday, May 21, 2008:

The Ruth Bancroft Garden: Propagation Volunteers

Wed, 21 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Wednesday, May 21, 2008:

Wednesdays Native Plant Nursery Volunteers Needed! (Palo Alto)

Wed, 21 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Wednesday, May 21, 2008:

Help Save The Bay improve local bay habitat! Activities for this spring and summer include planting native plants, plant propagation and transplanting, watering, and other maintenance associated with growing native wetland plants. Save The Bay's Community-Based Restoration program works with local schools and community volunteers to restore creek and wetland habitat around the Bay. ...

KPFA 94.1 Spring Fund Drive!!!

Thu, 22 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Thursday , May 22, 2008:

Volunteer to teach kids in Fremont!

Fri, 23 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Friday , May 23, 2008:

For one day, volunteers enter a classroom with their JA materials in hand and are ready to open the minds of the students to the world of work. Volunteers guide the classroom students through a series of 5 activities centered on workforce preparation, entrepreneurship, economics, citizenship, financial literacy, and leadership skills. Everything you need to teach the classes, from t ...

Resource Protection - French Broom Removal

Sat, 24 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Saturday , May 24, 2008:

This effort is removal of an invasive exotic plant - French Broom! Volunteers call themselves Broom Busters!! Volunteers will help to control the spread of this nasty invasive plant by pulling it out before it can get established. Specialized tools are provided. Your hard work on this project is greatly appreciated by the Park District. Meet from 9am to noon on Saturday, April 2 ...

San Ramon Art and Wind Festival

Sun, 25 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Sunday , May 25, 2008:

Join the fun on Memorial Day Weekend as a volunteer at the Annual Art and Wind Festival. Volunteer can choose from a variety of jobs and shift times including Kids Zone Crafts, Kite Making, Souvenir Booth, Hot Air Balloon Launch, Festival Set-up, Parking Lot or volunteer check-in. There are a variety of shift times available through the day. Minimum age is 11.

Memorial Day is a day for action!

Mon, 26 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Monday , May 26, 2008:

Off work or school on Monday? This Memorial Day support the freedom fighters of today. In just a few hours, you can help raise resources towards self-determination and economic development of the African community. Your time is valuable! Millions of dollars of federal money is given to cities across the country to address poverty. However, conditions in the African community remain ...

San Ramon Art and Wind Festival

Mon, 26 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Monday , May 26, 2008:

Pleasant Hill - Instructional Garden Project

Fri, 30 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Friday , May 30, 2008:

Canoe and Restoration at Bair Island with Save The Bay (Redwood City)

Sat, 31 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Saturday , May 31, 2008:

Bair Island Canoe and Restoration (Redwood City) This is a monthly canoe trip, dates include: March 8, April 19, May 31, June 14, July 12, August 16 - 9 or 10am to 2 or 3pm *(time changes depending on date and tides) We need your help to remove non-native ice plant from Middle Bair Island, accessible only by canoe. Join us for an afternoon of fun and service as we paddle out to the ...

Restore Wetlands at the Palo Alto Baylands with Save The Bay

Sat, 31 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Saturday , May 31, 2008:

See Jane Run 5K/Half Marathon

Sat, 31 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Saturday , May 31, 2008:

On May 31st, 2008 See Jane Run will sponsor a 5K/Half Marathon in the city of Alameda. In collaboration with See Jane Run, Girls Inc. of the Island will supply volunteers for this event. There are a variety of different volunteers that are needed for this event, with jobs including Volunteer Check-In, Event/course Layout, Registration Table, T-Shirt Table, Refreshments/AID station, C ...

Reproductive Options Healthline!

Sun, 01 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Sunday , June 01, 2008:

Join a dynamic, diverse team of women working to make reproductive health and freedom a reality! The ACCESS Healthline provides information, referrals, advocacy and peer counseling to women seeking reproductive health care. Healthline Volunteers answer questions and help people find resources on birth control, abortion, pregnancy, pap smears, prenatal care, sexually-transmitted infec ...

The Ruth Bancroft Garden: Propagation Volunteers

Wed, 04 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Wednesday, June 04, 2008:

Volunteer kayakers needed for Giants games with Save The Bay

Wed, 04 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Wednesday, June 04, 2008:

Celebrate summer on the Bay with America’s favorite pastime! Help Save The Bay – who is teaming up with DHL and the San Francisco Giants – to raise awareness about pollution threats to San Francisco Bay. As part of DHL’s Splash for Cash program, you will kayak into AT&T Park’s McCovey Cove to await the famous “splash hits.” DHL will donate $1,000 to Save The Bay for every “splash ...

Wednesdays Native Plant Nursery Volunteers Needed! (Oakland)

Wed, 04 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Wednesday, June 04, 2008:

Give Children the World - Volunteer to Help!

Thu, 05 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Thursday , June 05, 2008:

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY Give Children the World June 5, 2008 6:30pm – 9:30pm (set-up at 4pm) Oakland Rotunda The Community Child Care Coordinating Council (4C’s) of Alameda County is a private non-profit organization serving families and child care providers in Alameda County for 35 years. 4C’s mission is to develop and coordinate resources to strengthen families and children. ...

Pleasant Hill - Instructional Garden Project

Fri, 06 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Friday , June 06, 2008:

Help set up used book sales

Sat, 07 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Saturday , June 07, 2008:

Friends of the Pleasant Hill Library (FOPHL) needs assistance setting up and taking down their quarterly used book sales December 8, 2007, and March 1, June 7, September 13 and December 6, 2008. The book sales are major fund raisers for the Pleasant Hill/Central Library and members of FOPHL spend hundreds of hours sorting donated used books, but we need your help for an hour and a h ...

National Trails Day/Ivan Dickson Trail Project with REI - Oakland

Sat, 07 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Saturday , June 07, 2008:

Protecting Oak seedlings in Walnut Creek's Open Space

Sat, 07 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Saturday , June 07, 2008:

Restore Oakland Wetlands with Save The Bay

Sat, 07 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Saturday , June 07, 2008:

Restore Wetlands at the Palo Alto Baylands with Save The Bay

Sat, 07 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Saturday , June 07, 2008:

Pleasant Hill - Instructional Garden Project

Sun, 08 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Sunday , June 08, 2008:

Wednesdays Native Plant Nursery Volunteers Needed! (Palo Alto)

Wed, 11 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Wednesday, June 11, 2008:

Canoe and Restoration at Bair Island with Save The Bay (Redwood City)

Sat, 14 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Saturday , June 14, 2008:

Lighthouse Work Party

Sat, 14 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Saturday , June 14, 2008:

Mexican Consulate Event in Brentwood on June 14, 2008

Sat, 14 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Saturday , June 14, 2008:

This year again we will have the opportunity to serve and help the Spanish speaking community. The Mexican Consulate will issue matriculas and mexican passports for their nationals. On June 14, 2008 the event will take place at Liberty Community Adult Education Center at 929 Second St. Brentwood, CA 94513, from 9:00-4:00pm. We need help with bilingual volunteers to help fill out ap ...

Re-leaf San Pablo Creek behind the El Sobrante Library

Sat, 14 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Saturday , June 14, 2008:

Restore a Salt Pond in Hayward with Save The Bay

Sat, 14 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Saturday , June 14, 2008:

The Ruth Bancroft Garden: Propagation Volunteers

Wed, 18 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Wednesday, June 18, 2008:

Volunteer kayakers needed for Giants games with Save The Bay

Wed, 18 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Wednesday, June 18, 2008:

Active volunteers needed to help scrub canoes with Save The Bay

Thu, 19 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Thursday , June 19, 2008:

Date: Thursday June 19 and Friday June 20, 2008 Time: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (4.5 hour shifts acceptable: 9:00am-12:30pm or 12:30pm-5:00pm) Location: 6/19: Oakland, Jack London Square, hosted by the California Canoe and Kayak store 6/20: Redwood City, hosted at the Marine Science Institute Food: Lunch and Snacks are included but please bring your own water bottle. Local non-profi ...

Restore Oakland Wetlands with Save The Bay

Sat, 21 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Saturday , June 21, 2008:

Volunteers Need for Music Festival

Sat, 21 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Saturday , June 21, 2008:

Come join the fun at the Laurel Village Association's Third Annual Summer Solstice Music Festival, part of the world-wide Fete de la Musique, on Saturday, June 21, 2008 from 1:00 - 7:00 p.m. Help a small neighborhood improvement association celebrate the Summer Solstice with a FREE music festival featuring amateur and professional musicians performing on street corners, resident dri ...

Summer Camp Interns and Volunteers

Mon, 23 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Monday , June 23, 2008:

Concordia Summer Camp will be held on June 23rd to August 1st from 8am – 6pm Monday through Friday. Last year we had volunteers and interns support the summer camp. The interns camp from JFK University, Cal and Chabot Community College. The interns supported the sports components for the summer camp. The regular community volunteers supported the rest of summer camp throughout the da ...

Restore Wetlands at the Palo Alto Baylands with Save The Bay

Sat, 28 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Saturday , June 28, 2008:

Camp Counselors

Sun, 29 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Sunday , June 29, 2008:

We are looking for volunteers to provide one on one Camper/Counselor relationship, someone who can provide advocacy, emotional and spiritual support to campers with particular emphasis on fun. For more information, visit our website at: http://www.sunburstprojects.org Must be able to commit to a full week at Camp Sunburst. Summer 2008 Schedule: Camp Session 1 - (July 2-8), for ...

Camp Counselors

Sun, 29 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Sunday , June 29, 2008:

Fourth of July Fireworks on the Bay Canoe Trip

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Friday , July 04, 2008:

Watch the fireworks light up the sky from the comfort of your canoe! We’ll paddle alongside Arrowhead Marsh and observe the bustling activity of wetland animals at dusk. Beautiful twilight will give way to spectacular fireworks from Bayside cities including Oakland, Berkeley and San Francisco. Save the Bay will provide snacks. Celebrate the beauty of wetlands and Independence Day wit ...

Fourth of July Fireworks on the Bay Canoe Trip

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Friday , July 04, 2008:

Volunteer kayakers needed for Giants games with Save The Bay

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Friday , July 04, 2008:

Protecting Oak seedlings in Walnut Creek's Open Space

Sat, 05 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Saturday , July 05, 2008:

Restore a Salt Pond in Hayward with Save The Bay

Sat, 05 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Saturday , July 05, 2008:

Summer Tutoring for Foster Children

Mon, 07 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Monday , July 07, 2008:

Do you enjoy working with children? How about teaching kids new skills? What about helping kids become successful in school? If you answered "yes" to these three questions then we have the volunteer opportunity you are looking for. By volunteering with FamiliesFirst, Inc. you will become a summer tutor to foster children who are at risk of failing or being held back due to their ...

Wednesdays Native Plant Nursery Volunteers Needed! (Oakland)

Wed, 09 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Wednesday, July 09, 2008: