Sort, receive and organize baby items for the St. Vincent de Paul Visitation Center. Distribute clothing, diapers, formula, hygiene bags, etc. Accept and sort donations of children's clothing and toys. Stock children's clothes are for clothing distribution. more

Our mothers need breaks every once in a while, whether to go to an AA meeting, go for a walk or even to take a bath. While they do often lean upon one another, often, it is not enough. Volunteers. . . more

The Tri-Valley Haven is a non-profit agency that has been providing services to survivors and their children of Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault, and Homelessness for over 30 years.

Each year, we help families in need prepare for the new school. . . more

Uhuru Pies are baked collectively by volunteers in a commercial kitchen in the Oakland/East Bay area.

A benefit for the African Village Survival Initiative's Uhuru House projects - a Commercial Kitchen and Recording Studio. African community development in African hands.

On bake. . . more

We are a small non-profit nursing home in central Berkeley and we are looking for folks who are available Friday, Saturday and/or Sunday mornings from around 9:30 to 10:30 to help our activity staff in our morning exercise program with. . . more

Do you love kids? Do you believe that all kids deserve access to the tools they need to become productive, self-sufficient adult members of our society?

If your answer is YES, the Banking on Our Future program is. . . more

The building in which Harbor House Ministries operates is turning 100 years old next year. We are currently trying to update and beautify the building in celebration of this centennial. We need a one-time decorator to hang pictures, plaques, evaluate. . . more

Harbor House is a 34-year old ministry that utilizes volunteers in all aspects of the ministry. We need a graphic artist/desktop publisher to help us 2 times per year with our newsletter production. This is a fun opportunity to. . . more

Guitars not Guns, a not for profit national organization that provides guitars and guitar lessons to foster children, at-risk youth, and other deserving children, seeks beginning guitar instructors for classes for foster children in Pleasant Hill, CA. more

The Elders' Learning Community is a participant-directed educational and arts program for at-risk, frail and homebound seniors. A volunteer Learning Partner in the Elders' Learning Community helps a senior participant identify and pursue an educational or creative interest of his. . . more

Boys & Girls Clubs of Oakland is committed to serving the diverse needs of youth in Oakland. One newly designated population targeted is foster children living in Kinship care. These are children who are dependents of the court, being raised. . . more

FESCO has started a collaboration with another wonderful nonprofit called Be a Mentor. Mentoring involves the match of a responsible and caring adult volunteer from the community with a student. A mentor is willing to give extra time to being. . . more

If you have business savvy to share and the desire to help build a community of successful and socially responsible entrepreneurs, Bridge 2 Success is the program for you!

This spring AnewAmerica launches Bridge 2 Success, a mentorship program partnering a. . . more

Students at Oakland's Castlemont High School are looking for mentors Why?

Assistance in making positive choices, Explore careers and higher education, Improve their grades, Set goals for the future, See new things and places, and have fun!

What will you. . . more

Children coming into our shelter and transitional housing units often show their anger/frustration by biting - other children, adults, staff, etc. However, with your help and the way you become a role model for them, these children can and do. . . more

WriterCoach Connection ("WCC"), a program of the Community Alliance for Learning, pairs trained volunteers with students to help them master the writing and critical thinking skills needed to complete assignments and succeed. Coaches commit to a regular, 1-2 hour. . . more

You can help a high school or college student succeed! The instability of foster care often means that young people have to move and change schools, causing them to fall behind academically. Academic Mentors work individually with current and former. . . more

Girls Incorporated of Alameda County is seeking volunteer tutors for the All STARS middle school program. All STARS is offered to middle school girls 3 days a week at 3 school sites; ASCEND and EXPLORE schools in Oakland and. . . more

CASA of Alameda County is currently recruiting volunteers to serve as court appointed advocates for children and youth in our foster care system. Volunteer advocates (CASAs) are responsible for submitting court reports to highlight areas of concern or accomplishment. . . more

Little used and tucked away, Beaconsfield Canyon has become a model restoration site in the Sausal Creek Watershed. Volunteers pull invasive plants, plant natives, create trails and improve access within this small canyon gem in the Oakland Hills. Great opportunity. . . more