Please VOLUNTEER to help our community as a Mentor, Public Speaker, Workshop Presenter, and/or Board Member.
Submit Volunteer Listing (non-profit organizations only, in the same format as listed below).
Info Cesar Plata, 408 272-4772

AASK America – Adoption Agency
www.adoptaspecialkid.org A full service licensed adoption agency since 1978, provides advocacy, training, placement, and supportive services to ensure special needs children and their parents have successful outcomes building strong and nurturing families. Our adoption and foster care placement program is a demonstration of the agency’s core belief – that every child deserves to be part of a family. We are currently seeking to enhance our board and have opportunities for volunteer Board Members. We are looking for community-oriented individuals that are passionate about adoption and are interested in adding value to a collaborative and supportive board. As a Board Member you will provide input on and vote on key policy matters affecting the agency, its assets, its clients or staff, or the community at large. You will also participate in fundraising activities, donor solicitation and contributes to the organization’s goals and mission. Backgrounds in areas, business, finance, marketing, public relations, human resources, social services and/or academia is desired. Prior Board Member and/or Community Development experience is helpful. If you are interested, please contact Celia Stern, Board President at Stern2@msn.com or 510 336-3510

ADAPT Program (A Dream and A Plan for Tomorrow)
www.adapteoro.org www.each1reach1.org Be a Mentor To An Incarcerated Teen. Helping Inside Can Make a Big Difference Outside! Each One Reach One’s ADAPT Program (A Dream and A Plan for Tomorrow) matches caring community members with incarcerated teenagers located at Hillcrest Juvenile Hall in San Mateo County. Mentors provide weekly, one-on-one, two-hour tutoring sessions, Monday evenings for incarcerated young people for the duration of their detainment at juvenile hall. Depending on the young person’s individual needs, mentors tutor their students in a variety of subjects to help them earn their high school diplomas, or to pass the GED (General Education Development, an alternative to the high school diploma). A weekly commitment for 3 months is preferred; mentors may tutor two to four different young people during that six month period. Mentors may also assist detained teens to create a post-release plan that will help them to succeed in a life beyond juvenile hall. ADAPT mentors provide an invaluable service for incarcerated youth by being positive role models. By helping these young people achieve academic success, ADAPT mentors foster their positive dreams and plans for a productive future. Tiffani Sierra, ADAPT Program Coordinator volunteer@each1reach1.org Each One Reach One 650 738-3023

Alternativas para Latinas en Autosuficienca (ALAS)
www.womensinitiative.org A project of Women's Initiative for Self Employment, ALAS trains Spanish speaking women in five counties to start and expand their own businesses. Many low-income women and their families have achieved self-sufficiency through the business training, technical assistance and financial services Women's Initiative/ALAS provides. This nationally respected organization seeks bilingual (Spanish/English) volunteers who are available in San Francisco to teach computer (MS Word & Excel) and internet skills. ALAS has a curriculum and offers the 2-hour class one evening per week over four weeks. Be part of a really dynamic organization that is empowering women every day through entrepreneurial activity. Pat Tibbs 415-247-9473, ptibbs@womensinitiative.org

Alum Rock Counseling Center
www.alumrockcc.org, Mission: To provide culturally appropriate services which enable youth and their families in East Santa Clara Valley to improve their lives. ARCC has established a broad range of case management, counseling, prevention, education and early intervention services throughout East Santa Clara Valley including services designed for high-risk populations at K-12 school sites. We are recruiting Professionals that would  like to volunteer some time to our students and children as Mentors. This is a very rewarding experience and also lots of fun! David Sandate, Volunteer Coordinator, dsandate@alumrockcc.org 408 294-0500x125

The Alzheimer's Association
www.alz.org/norcal The premier source of information and support for people dealing with Alzheimer's disease and related disorders in Northern California. We offer a broad range of programs and services for people with the disease, their families, and caregivers, providing information, support, education and training, advocacy, and research. We offer services such as, quarterly newsletter, support groups, a respite program, a web site, wanderer identification and SAFE RETURN, and a 24-hour Helpline. We are looking for Spanish-speaking volunteers for our Helpline, support groups, Latino outreach, data entry, program support, etc. throughout the Bay Area. Please contact Julie Ridenour, Volunteer Program Administrator, Alzheimer's Association Northern California & Northern Nevada, 1060 La Avenida, Mountain View, CA 94043, 650-962-8111x1316

American Bone Marrow Donor Registry (ABMDR)
www.abmdr.org U.S. pioneer in the field of bone marrow donor recruitment, patient searches, and facilitating national & int'l bone marrow transplants, including Int'l Latino registry, 1-800-745-2452

American Cancer Society (ACS)
www.cancer.org, Volunteers needed throughout Santa Clara County to provide outreach & implement cancer prevention programs to the Latino community. Angela Rocco, 408 879-1032 x107, Jennifer Chacon x122, 1-800-ACS-2345

American Red Cross-Bay Area Chapter
The American Red Cross Bay Area Chapter is in URGENT need of bilingual disaster and health & safety volunteers. Flexible schedules to meet your needs. Info Nicole Gonzales, 510 595-4479, gonzalesni@usa.redcross.org

American Red Cross-Palo Alto Area Chapter
www.paarc.org The Red Cross is seeking Spanish-speaking volunteers who want to ensure their local community is prepared for a disaster.  Roles include training the Spanish-speaking community in First Aid and CPR, being a Disaster Services volunteer, delivering workshops on disaster and/or first aid and emergency preparedness, assisting our Chapter in creating Spanish-language marketing materials for our First Aid and CPR classes, and helping the Chapter make sure it have good shelters at local organizations before disaster strikes.  Training provided.  Volunteer Office: 650 688-0431

American Red Cross-Santa Clara Valley Chapter
www.santaclaravalley.redcross.org The Red Cross is seeking Spanish-speaking volunteers who want to ensure their local community is prepared for a disaster. Roles include training the Spanish-speaking community in First Aid and CPR, being a Disaster Services volunteer, delivering workshops on disaster and/or first aid and emergency preparedness, assisting our Chapter in creating Spanish-language marketing materials for our First Aid and CPR classes, and helping the Chapter make sure it have good shelters at local organizations before disaster strikes. Training provided. Volunteer Office: 408 577-2020

National Bone Marrow Donor Registry (NBMDR)
Hispanic/Latino Bone Marrow is URGENTLY NEEDED! 800-841-1986, Jerry Quintana, 510 654-2924

BALF - No CA Bay Area Lupus Foundation
San Jose Seeks new members for Latino Education committee, Also need translators, and bilingual volunteers to teach education classes. Jo Dewhirst, 408 954-8600, 2635 N. First St. #206, San Jose, CA 95134, jo@balf.org

Bay Area MANA
San Francisco Latina mentors (Hermanas) needed for 7th & 8th grade girls at Everett Middle School, 415 979-5804, SFMANA@aol.com

Big Brothers/Big Sisters of the Bay Area
Seeks Latino mentors for Bay Area children.  We match caring adults ("Bigs") with Bay Area kids ("Littles") to help them grow up to be responsible adults. With our support, these one-to-one mentoring relationships transform lives. With your support, the Bay Area is transformed.  Did you know that currently, over 30% of the children that we serve are Latino, but only 6% of our volunteers are Latino.  Please be a mentor to a child who needs you.  For more information, please contact us at 415-503-3939, or email us at info@bbbsba.org. Please also visit our website at www.bbbsba.org

Braille Transcription Project of Santa Clara County
San Jose Volunteers needed, register for Braille class, Peggy Dodge, 408 298-4468, 101 No Bascom Ave., SJ

BUILD
www.build.org BUILD provides real-world entrepreneurial experience that empowers youth from under-resourced communities to excel in education, lead in their communities, and succeed professionally. BUILD is currently looking for mentors for the 2003/2004 Entrepreneurs 1 and Entrepreneurs 2 Programs. Work with young, innovative entrepreneurs! Make an impact on the lives of youth from under-resourced communities. Help students recognize the benefits of business and entrepreneurship. Meet and network with a diverse group of talented peers from Silicon Valley.

Burbank Elementary, in the Hayward Unified School District
Seeking volunteers to help with our reading program. We especially need bilingual volunteers to support our efforts in preserving Spanish as a primary language. Tutors are needed during and after school hours 8 am-5 pm, Please contact, Lety Alamillo, Principal, 510 293-8568

California Community Partners for Youth www.ccpy.org
Bay Area centered community based mentoring program for at-risk and under performing 13 to 17 year old youth. CCPY is a non-profit organization founded on 20 years of successful community mentoring with at-risk youth. CCPY believes in our youth unconditionally, we are committed to empowering young adults with positive role modeling by committing to create the possibilities for positive goals and dreams with a system of accountability in which to thrive. We are looking for mentors in the San Jose area. Jeff Bornefeld 408 617-6184, 408-392-8544, mentor@ccpy.org

Catholic Charities - YES (Youth Empowered for Success)
San Jose, Provides an array of services targeting Latino and Vietnamese youth, young adults and parents. Volunteers needed, 645 Wool Creek Dr, CA 95112, Mauricio Marquez, Volunteer Coordinator, 408 283-6150, mmarquez@ccsj.org

Catholic Charities SJ - Tax EZ Program
Volunteers needed 3-4 hours a week January- April 2005 in the Mayfair, Glenview-Gilroy, Seven Trees, and Greater San Jose (Zanker Site) Areas. Help low income families file their taxes and reclaim the credits they have earned! Full IRS-certified training provided. Volunteers who speak Spanish or Vietnamese are particularly encouraged. Please contact taxezvolunteer@ccsj.org or 408-325-5124

Central American Resource Center (CARECEN)
San Francisco, Volunteers needed to instruct basic math skills, computer training, spanish literacy, commit 3-5 hrs/wk, Also seeks Christmas presents - toys, new clothes and/or monetary donations for low-income children ages 0-12, Rosa Pascual or Maggie Sullivan, 415 824-2330 x727, x785, 1245 Alabama St, SF 94110 carecen@igc.org

Cesar Chavez School
San Francisco Tutors and role models needed desperately, Tue-Thu, 1-4:30 pm, Ricardo Meyers, 650 755.2348, rickmason@hotmail.com

Child Abuse Prevention Center
www.childabusepreventioncenter.org Volunteer Case Aide Program. We are looking for dedicated volunteers to work with foster children of all ages who has suffered from abuse and neglect. Bilingual (Spanish) volunteers are needed for our program that helps meet the needs of children and families in Santa Clara County Foster Care System. For more information, contact, Sudipta Bhuyan, Program Coordinator, Volunteer Case Aide Program 408 975-5383 or volaides@cws.sccgov.org

Child Advocates
www.cadvocates.org Child Advocates recruits, trains and manages volunteers who work with and advocate for abused, neglected and abandoned children. Through training, Advocates are prepared to develop relationships with these children, and learn how to speak out for them within the juvenile court system. With the information Advocates provide, judges are able to make more informed decisions as to what is best for the child. We presently have over 400 children desperately in need of a caring adult in their lives...approximately one third of these children are Latino/ Latina...MAKE THE DIFFERENCE...both in the life of a child and in your own. For more information, Vickie Epstein at 408 573-5618, vickie@cadvocates.org

Child Quest International
www.childquest.org is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to the prevention and recovery of missing, abused, and exploited children. We also assist in the location and recovery of *at risk adults in the San Francisco Bay Area. We focus on two vital aspects of child safety -prevention and recovery. Child Quest believes education is an essential element in keeping our youth safe. Providing awareness and safety education to children, teens, pre-teens, and parents is the foundation for our goal to stop child victimization. Beyond that, we are here to assist law enforcement and searching families in location and recovery efforts in the horrendous event that a child does go missing. You can help us to “Keep Hope Alive”, become part of our team, be an education aid, grant writer/fundraiser, office aid or sign up to volunteer at our Safety Fairs and Community Events and Fundraisers. Contact Pilar Mateos at 408-287-4673 or visit our website

College Track Centers - Oakland and East Palo Alto
Seeks Latino role models, tutors and workshop speakers to work with college bound, self-motivated HS students, Mon-Fri 4 - 7 pm, Sarah, 510 879-8938, 8601 MacArthur Blvd., Oakland; Karla, 650 614-4877, 1846 Bay Rd., East Palo Alto

Community Charitable Service Center
www.svccsc.org (A local non-profit) is seeking interested individuals to serve on the board of directors. The purpose of this organization is to provide training opportunities for disadvantaged and at-risk youth. The concept of this effort grew out of a deep spiritual commitment to the life and ministry of St. Vincent De Paul and is reflected in the life and work of founder, Vincent De Paul Ajagu. Meetings are once a month. Info: Vincent 408 718-3904, ndulify@yahoo.com

The Community Diabetes Project / Proyecto Comunitario de la Diabetes
www.chpscc.org A program of the Community Health Partnership, the Project's mission is to reduce the incidence of complications of diabetes in Santa Clara County with a particular emphasis on the Latino population.  We serve the un/under insured providing free and low-cost self managemenet classes, diabetes prevention presentations in the community, Fiestabetes, the only support group for Spanish-speaking diabetics in the County and the Diabetes Supplies Bank, which distributes free supplies on a temporary basis.  We are looking for bilingual or monolingual Spanish speaking volunteers to assist in the following areas: 1) health professionals to speak on a variety of health topics: diabetes control, prevention of complications, nutrition, fitness, weight management, stress control, emotional and mental health, etc., 2) help organizing fundraising events, help organizing our annual Diabetes Breakfast event, 3) distribution of diabetes supplies to clients of the Supplies Bank, 4) fund development, grant writing, data entry, program evaluation, publicity, media relations. (Monolingual English-speakers o.k. for these areas)  If you are a diabetic, have a friend, co-worker or a relative with diabetes, or simply want to be part of the solution of the diabetes epidemic, please contact Sonia Alvarez, Program Director at 408-289-9260 or sonia@chpscc.org

Community Resources for Science
www.crscience.org Do you have a background in the sciences? If so, elementary science needs you. Sign up with CRS to be a role model for kids in Alameda County K-5 classrooms. We provide training to help you develop a fun, hands-on science presentation, and scheduling is flexible. Kids need to see what real science is all about Ð help them get excited about what you do! 663 13th Street, Oakland, CA 94612, Info Arden Yingling, 510 273-0290, -0291 fax, community@crscience.org

Crisis Center
www.yfa.org The Crisis Line of Youth and Family Assistance needs bilingual Spanish/English speaking volunteers for San Mateo County's only 24 hour crisis line, Info Charlene Stewart, 650 692-6662, crisiscenter@yfa.org

Dolores Street Community Services (DSCS)
www.dscs.org, This is a great way to help the homeless and people living with HIV/AIDS as a volunteer. Dolores Street Community Services (DSCS), a non-profit community-based organization provides San Francisco’s only shelter and case management program targeting homeless Latino men. We also provide State licensed residential services to people with disabling AIDS. DSCS is seeking qualified individuals to join our Board of Directors. The Board is responsible for the governance and mission of DSCS through financial and policy oversight, fundraising, community outreach and direction of the Executive Director.  Currently, the Board of Directors is made up of a diverse group of individuals with backgrounds in legal, finance, marketing, nonprofit management and social services. We are actively seeking community members with expertise or interest in finance and fundraising. In addition, we are seeking individuals who represent the diverse San  Francisco population and the community of clients we serve.  What we ask of you is: Time, Talent and Treasure. If you would like to learn more about becoming a board member of DSCS, please contact Melina  Fullbright, DSCS Executive Director at mfullbright@dscs.org or 415 282-6209 x20

DiversityWorks
www.diversityworks.org, DiversityWorks is looking for folks to be Mentors to the young people who participate in The Works this summer! If you are an adult ally to youth who considers yourself to be: Responsible Accountable Passionate Committed to social change and social justice Have an understanding of how race, class and gender coincide with access and opportunity Are willing assist a young person in navigating systems Willing to be a model Resourceful Willing to support (and engage in) an on-going dialogue around power dynamics and oppression Enjoy being challenged Willing and able to support a young personâs social, emotional and personal development Dedicated to promoting equity Honest Have sense of humor Flexible Compassionate Able to give praise appropriately Able to give constructive criticism You'd make an excellent mentor!!! Please call DiversityWorks for more information 510 763.9303 or check out our website and download an application

Latino/Hispanic Affinity Group of the SF Public Library
San Francisco, Committee members needed to plan fundraisers & events for Latino children & adults, Gladys Aquino, 415 388-2940, gaquino49@aol.com

Contra Costa County Volunteer Opportunities
www.helpnow.org

Child Family Health International
www.cfhi.org Donations needed - to open medical clinic in Tetecala (Morelos), Mexico, Katie Sears, 650-497-1635

USA/Cuba InfoMed, Santa Clara
www.igc.org/cubasoli.html Supporting Cuba's Hospitals & Clinics w/computers. All-volunteer staff. 1,400 computers sent, David Wald & Juan Reardon, 408 243-4359, -1229 fax, PO Box 450, Santa Clara, CA 95052

Dolores Street Community Services
www.dscs.org San Francisco, Volunteers & donations (towels, personal items) needed for San Francisco's ONLY shelter targeting the Latino working poor, 415 282-6209, DSCS-EXD@pacbell.net

Ecumenical Hunger Program Mentoring Program
Serves elementary school students in East Palo Alto, providing homework assistance, enrichment activities, and one-on-one interactions. Volunteer mentors are needed on Tuesdays or Thursdays from 3:00 to 5:00 pm, and are asked to make a one year commitment to the program. Volunteers should be responsible, caring adults committed to making a difference in the life of a child. Particular needs include college students, professionals, people familiar with East Palo Alto or similar communities, people of color, and Spanish speakers. 1836 Bay Road, Ste B, East Palo Alto, CA 94303, info Janna 650 323-7781 x18 or janna@ecumenicalhunger.org

Family Builders by Adoption
Oakland Non-profit org serving the Hispanic community to find homes for children in the foster care system, English orientations first Sat of month 10 am, Spanish Orientations-Indiv Appts, Irene, 510 272-0204, 528 Grand Ave, Oakland, kids@familybuilders.org

Foster Parents needed
San Jose Bilingual parents encouraged, Santa Clara County Dept of Family & Children's services, 408 299-KIDS 1725 Technology Dr

Friends for Youth
www.friendsforyouth.org Do you like to go to the beach, the movies, or the park? Do you like to swim, play cards, hike or play mini golf? Then do them with a young person who needs YOU as a mentor! Mentoring is a rewarding and fun way to make a positive impact in the life of a young person simply by sharing your time and having fun. Come to an orientation session and learn more about Friends for Youth. Call 650 482-2867 or email volunteer@friendsforyouth.org

Future Families, Adoption and Foster Care
www.futurefamilies.org San Jose, Local children are waiting for a family of their own. Some need temporary foster homes, some families who can adopt them. We are looking for caring families who can help these waiting children, Shirley Wiemer, Family Recruiter, 408 298-8789 x20, 1671 The Alameda Suite 201, San Jose, CA 95126, shirley@futurefamilies.org

Galeria de la Raza
San Francisco Seeks Board Members specifically financial/CPA as Treasurer; mktg, high-tech/web professionals-join the community's preeminent Latino Arts Organization, Bill Moreno, 415 841-9990, wmoreno@pacbell.net

The GEAR UP Community Achievement Project
Serves low income first generation students in East San Jose. We provide academic advising, career planning, college workshops, family counseling, recreation, personal support, tutoring and mentoring. We are seeking 60 mentors to work with our students for the 2002-2003 school year. The time commitment is only 4-6 hours a month. Most mentoring will occur on a Saturday morning. Please contact Evelyn Castro for more information at 408 924-3906 or evelyn@gearup2006.org

Green Circle Program
Santa Clara County, Seeking Spanish-Speaking volunteers. offered by The Nat'l Conf for Community and Justice(NCCJ). Diversity program for elementarty school children helps them develop positive social skills through appreciation and respect for human differences. Barbara Schapira or Dorothy Dorsay at the NCCJ office 408 286-9663

Healthy Start
Everett Alvarez HS, Salinas Workshop presenters needed for Raza Day in May concerning variety of health issues: Aids Awareness, Teen Pregnancy, Child Abuse, Tatoo Removal, Spousal Abuse, STDs, Gay Rights, Drug Abuse, Date Rape, Domestic Violence, Dangers of Tobacco Use, Gang Intervention, info Manuel Lopez, 831 753-4931, mlopez@salinas.k12.ca.us

The Hispanic Scholarship Fund
www.hsf.net Bay Area, Volunteer Readers/Evaluators with Management/Academic experience needed to score scholarship applications Fall and Winter, 2000. Honorarium, meals, transportation, info Walt Anthony, 415-445-9930 x 29, walt@hsf.net

International Institute of the East Bay
www.iieb.org Help create a welcoming environment for individuals and families who enter the doors of the International Institute! Work directly with recently arrived refugees and immigrants to complete an initial intake form, provide one-on-one attention, referrals and information. Especially seeking bilingual Spanish-English speakers, (Bilingual Intake Coordinator - Refugee and Immigrant Services) who can volunteer a minimum of 4 hours a week during regular office hours. Info Sitara 510 451-2846 x304, snkapoor@iieb.org

Junior Achievement
www.jaba.org Educates and inspires young people to value free enterprise, business and economics in order to improve the quality of their lives. Junior Achievement of the Bay Area has been furthering these goals since 1950, serving the counties of San Francisco, Alameda, Solano, Marin, Contra Costa, and San Mateo. To date, over 17,600 businesses volunteers have helped 341,200 Bay Area students from elementary to high school. Volunteers are needed to teach kids how business works. For more information, contact Alondra Casey, Program Mgr, 400 Oyster Point Boulevard, Suite 419 S. San Francisco, CA 94080, 510 430-1126, 650 737-0375 fax acasey@jaba.org

Larkin Street Youth Services
www.larkinstreetyouth.org San Francisco, CA Larkin Street Youth Services (LSYS) provides homeless and transitioning youth with a continuum of services to help them move beyond the streets. We are recruiting Mentors to be matched one-on-one with youth between the ages of 15-24. The goal of the mentoring program is to support the youth as they focus on their future goals and career. LSYS is seeking working professionals who can commit to building a trusting relationship with our youth and who can share their wealth of experience in the workplace. Volunteers must be 25 or older. Bi-lingual professionals are strongly encouraged to apply. Time commitment: 1 year, 4-6 hours per month. For more information, please contact Bernadette Kirchstetter 415 673-0911 x221

Legal Aid Society of SF/Employment Law Center
www.employmentlawcenter.org San Francisco, CA, Provides free employment-related legal counseling to low-income & unemployed clients through nightly Workers' Rights Clinics throughout the Bay Area. We are seeking bilingual Spanish/English volunteers to help us better serve the Latino community...info, Jill Shaw, 415 864-8848 x239, jshaw@employmentlawcenter.org

www.mentorgirls.org
A grass roots, community outreach program connecting women in industry with girls in our communities and schools. Our vision for this webspace is to provide a hub of resources where any prospective mentor or volunteer can find numerous opportunities to contribute. We present a clearinghouse of information and resources, inspiring women working in Information and Communications Technology (ICT) to get involved and help educate, empower & enlighten our girls who need role models in our evolving cyberculture. By exposing girls to technology, we arm them with a valuable resource in reaching their fullest potential.

Nicaragua Community Library Project
Seeking funding and spanish language book donations, Abby Falik, 650-497-1790, afalik@stanford.edu

North Central College Institute (NCCI)
www.nccikids.com Needs Tutors & Mentors for Elementary & Middle School students! 650-347-3648 x22 or x24

Oakland Museum of California
www.museumca.org Volunteer guides needed for Days of the Dead exhibition, Training provided, Bilingual guides welcome, at 10th & Oak Sts, Call Beth or Shelley at 510 238-3818

One Brick    
www.onebrick.org San Francisco, , One Brick provides support to local non-profit and community organizations by creating a unique, social and flexible volunteer environment for those interested in making a concrete difference in the community. We enable people to get involved, have an impact and have fun, without the requirements of individual long-term commitments. One Brick is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that brings volunteers together to support other local non-profits by adopting an innovative twist to the volunteer experience: we create a friendly and social atmosphere around volunteering, and after each volunteer event -- which typically lasts only 3 to 4 hours -- we invite volunteers to gather at a local restaurant or café where they can get to know one another in a relaxed social setting. Our 'commitment-free volunteering' allows you to choose when you volunteer, rather than having to make commitments for a certain number of volunteer hours, or agree to be available every week at a specific time. 

On Lok SeniorHealth
San Francisco, Help for Seniors experiencing medical problems. On Lok SeniorHealth is a non-profit organization whose goal is to help frail seniors remain at home and continue to function as independent as possible. We are an alternative to nursing home placement for seniors experiencing ongoing medical problems, memory loss, and/or need daily help with bathing, walking, eating or dressing. The program provides full medical care, prescription medicines, home care, day health center activities, physical therapy, home delivered meals and transportation to the center and medical appointments. We can help you or your loved ones. For more info please contact us toll free at 1-888-886-6565 (1-888-88-ON LOK)

Partners in Reading
San Jose, http://www.sjlibrary.org/services/literacy/par/   Volunteers needed to help adults improve their reading & writing! Become a tutor for English-speaking adults who read or write below a ninth grade level. Partners in Reading (PAR) enables English-speaking adults and their families improve their basic literacy skills so they can achieve their goals and function more effectively at home, in the community, at work and as lifelong learners. 408 808-2361.

Project READ
www.larkinstreetyouth.org Redwood City, Tutor a child or adult, volunteer options, 650 780-7077, Main Library

Project YEA! (Youth Education Advocacy)
Many children are falling through the cracks right here in our community. Advocate for the special education rights of children and youth with learning difficulties who are involved in the Juvenile Justice or Social Services system. Volunteers work with parents or guardians to ensure that these young people receive the free and appropriate education to which they're entitled. Time commitment is approximately 4-6 hrs per month. For more information about our next free training call 408 727-5775 x136, helena@php.com www.php.com

Puente Program
San Jose City College, 2100 Moorpark Ave Academic program needs mentors in the areas of Law, Business, Medicine, Engineering, etc for Latino community college students. 6 hours total. Community professionals can also be motivational speakers or one-day lecturers. Make a difference in someone's life.  Maricela Martinez, Puente Director/Counselor 408-288-3798, maricela.martinez@sjeccd.cc.ca.us

The Puente Project
www.puente.net An academic and community student leadership program operating in 32 high schools and 38 community colleges throughout California. This nationally recognized program provides students with 1) accelerated writing instruction; 2) sustained academic counseling; 3) and mentoring by professionals from the local community. Join a statewide network of over 4,500 Puente Mentors and Amigos de Puente. Be the difference - become a Puente Mentor! Luis Chavez, Mentor 510 987-0987, luis.chavez@ucop.edu

Restorative Justice Program
The Restorative Justice Program of the Santa Clara County Juvenile Probation Department is seeking volunteers to serve as members for the Neighborhood Accountability Board (NAB) in their specific community. The NAB's consists of residents and business owners who are trained to conduct conferences with youthful offenders to hold them accountable to the victim and community. info Rafael de la Cruz 408 798-2344, Rafael_DeLaCruz@JPD.CO.Santa-Clara.CA.US

Role Model Program
www.therolemodelprogram.org San Jose, Seeks volunteers for Classroom Visitation Program. middle school - 4 times/semester & deliver the curriculum "Dare to Dream", training provided Marybeth Affleck Nacey, 408 246-0433, 1922 The Alameda, #217, RMProgram@aol.com

Rolling Readers USA
www.beamentor.org San Francisco, Teach children to read, 1hr per week, 300 Seneca Ave, SF 415 469-4784 Students in Business, Mentors needed in East Bay Area, 4-6 hrs/month, 1 800 232-6368, cchang@beamentor.org

Sacred Heart Community Service
www.sacredheartcommunityservice.org Founded in 1964, Sacred Heart Community Service is a non-denominational 501c(3) organization based in San Jose with a vision of a community united to ensure that every child and adult is free from poverty. Its mission is to change lives and impact poverty by providing essential services, offering tools for self-sufficiency, and ministering with dignity, compassion and respect. The organization engages the community, and inspires volunteers to love, serve, and share. We are currently seeking volunteers to support our on-going programs in the Pantry, Clothes Closet, and Welcome Center. Each month these programs work to meet the needs of over 20,000 low-income by providing basic needs - food and clothing assistance. Anyone who can give, one morning or afternoon a week is especially invited to help us continue to make a difference in the lives of working poor families in San Jose. If interested, please contact Jim Somers, Director of Volunteer Programs at volunteers@sacredheartcommunityservice.orgor 408 278-2171

Santa Clara VTA Riders Union
www.vtaridersunion.org How often are you late because your bus or light rail train never showed up? How often do you drive because mass transit in the South Bay is too inconvenient for you? If the answer is TOO OFTEN...then you need to join the Santa Clara VTA Riders Union, a grassroots-based transit riders association and watchdog group for the South Bay. We are a group of transit riders who are displeased with how local politicians have degraded the South Bay's bus and light rail system. We need YOUR HELP to fight for a better, more reliable mass transit system for the South Bay. We are seeking volunteers to get involved with us. Bilingual volunteers especially needed. Eugene Bradley (408)830-9284 ebradley@vtaridersunion.org

SF School-to-Career Partnership
www.cacevedo.sfstcp.org Make a positive difference in a young person's life! Recruitment for the San Francisco School-to-Career 2002 Career Coach Mentoring Program is now in progress, and they are looking for professionals in computer, information technology and multimedia to serve as career coach mentors for high students. Info Candace Acevedo, 415 623-2428,

SF Friends of the Urban Forest
Make the city a greener place to live while organizing our neighbors, Luis Pardo, 415 561-6890 x100

Seaflow, a marine conservation non-profit
www.seaflow.org Based at Ft. Cronkhite, Sausalito, we are seeking two volunteers to co-chair our third annual online “Auction for the Whales.”You, as a principal project chair, will work closely with Seaflow’s staff members and wonderful volunteers to: •solicit auction items, which come primarily from our own community members. (This can be started right away or anytime this spring.) •write inviting item descriptions for the auction catalog •add content to the online auction site •promote the auction to our community and other communities (extensive promotion will ensure its success!) •lead auction closing (December 14) and mailing of items to auction winners •send thank you notes to donors •accept praise. To view our 2005 online auction, click on the following link: http://www.cmarket.com/catalog/browseCatalog.do?ID=acdc079991ca360126562441a6f74827
If you are interested, please contact Ingrid Overgard, Seaflow’s Program Director at 415-229-9354 or info@seaflow.org. You can work from home, or from our beautiful seaside office. Thanks for considering joining our lively team.

Seven Tepees Youth Program
San Francisco, CA, www.7tepees.org Through the combination of exploring and discovering the outdoors, receiving continuing leadership and academic training, and participating in ongoing one-to-one mentoring relationships, at-risk youth in our program are provided with the skills they need to make positive changes and create opportunities for their own success! CARING VOLUNTEER MENTORS AND TUTORS NEEDED!!! Tutoring requires 2 1/2 hours per week (3:30-6:00pm any weekday) for 6 months. Mentors must commit to 2-4 hours every week for one year (times flexible). Cheryl Scott at (415) 522-1550, 130 Church Street, San Francisco, CA 94114, info@7tepees.org

SMART Mentoring Program
Palo Alto, CA, Make a difference in the life of an 11-15 year old youth of color by becoming a mentor, tutor or academic club coach. Smart supports academic achievement, fosters an interest in higher education and introduces positive alternatives to drugs and crime by facilitating and supporting caring mentoring relationships between our students and a network of trained and culturally sensitive volunteers who share a commitment to high standards. Mentors Minimum Time Commitment: 2 hrs/week; Tutors Minimum Time Commitment: 1.5 hrs/week; Elizabeth Wills, Director , 650 329-3933, lzwills@aol.com

Start Up
http://startupepa.org Start Up is a private, nonprofit organization whose mission is to promote economic development in and around East Palo Alto, California, by providing training, capital, and other assistance to help establish and support locally-owned and operated small businesses. Volunteers play a critical role in helping Start up fulfill its mission, serving in a wide variety of functions and services, depending on their business expertise. Start Up has a great need for Spanish speaking volunteers that can provide one-on-one business consulting at Drop-in Consulting Sessions. At these dynamic sessions, volunteer consultants assist class participants and local business owners with specific business questions and issues. Drop-in Consulting takes place Tuesday evenings, 6:30-8:30 p.m., at Start Up, 1395 Bay Road, East Palo Alto, CA 94303. Please contact Ellen Morgan 650-321-2193 ext. 12, emorgan@startupepaorg

Streetside Stories
www.streetside.org San Francisco, Non-profit literacy program that encourages and empowers a diverse group of 6th-grade SF public school students to write, read, and tell their own stories. Publishes a yearly anthology of student stories. Volunteers are needed. Andrea, (415) 864-5221, 1095 Market St. Suite 207, SF, andrea@streetside.org

Teatro Vision
San Jose, Support your local theater! Volunteers are needed for staffing "usher/ticket taker" positions for the 2000/2001 season commencing Oct 7. Volunteers will receive a FREE admission ticket for any play/performance of their choice (excluding Galas) for each performance they volunteer for. Interested? info Tish Tafoya, 408 578-6818, Miztish@earthlink.net

Turning Point Alum Rock Counseling Center
Did you know that one out of five students in our community drops out of high school? You can help change this statistic by becoming a mentor. Turning Point empowers youth to improve their future. It reduces juvenile crime, drug use, unwanted pregnancies and truancy. By spending a few hours a week with a teen you can make a difference in his or her life. Volunteer Training is an integral part of the Turning Point Program. Before meeting their youth volunteers participate in a training designed to prepare mentors for their role as listener, coach, and role model. Orientations are held on Wednesdays from 7-9 pm at Alum Rock Counseling Center, 1245 E. Santa Clara St. San Jose. Please call to make a reservation.
For more information contact Patricia Arenas Volunteer Coordinator 408 294-0500 x192

Upwardly Global - Be a Mentor!
http://www.upwardlyglobal.com/mentors.html Be a Mentor! Are you a professional? Are you looking for a challenging and rewarding opportunity to make a difference in someone‚s life? Become an Upwardly Global mentor. Upwardly Global is a non-profit organization that works to help refugee and immigrant professionals to integrate themselves into the American professional workforce. Our immigrant professionals need mentors to guide and advise them on their way to achieving the goal of being part of the American workforce. A professional volunteer will have first hand knowledge about their field and will share any relevant information with our clients. If you are interested please call or e-mail Angela Kasili at 415 834-9901 or angela@upwardlyglobal.org

VolunteerMatch
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