What We Do Here
The purpose of this website is to provide information about volunteer opportunities in the San Francisco Bay Area. Hopefully, volunteerism will be stimulated and facilitated by letting potential volunteers know about the wide range of opportunities open to them and by giving Bay Area non-profit organizations a means of publishing their goals and needs.
If you are considering volunteering we hope this site helps you find the opportunity you are looking for. Volunteers are needed to do just about anything from repairing computers to picking fruit to making sandwiches. Time commitments can range from a few hours for a single project to as much time as you have available. Try something new. Learn new skills and meet new people.
We provide the most comprehensive searchable database of Bay Area nonprofits with continuing volunteer needs. We do not list individual opportunities. You may search for nonprofits geographically (above), by area of interest (search box above), or by other categories (links in yellow background to the right) to find organizations with the most appropriate opportunities for you.
Recent Volunteer Opportunities
Minds Matter San Francisco
Minds Matter is a non-profit volunteer organization dedicated to helping motivated students from low-income families achieve academic success. Each student is matched to a pair of young professional mentors who provide individualized support and guidance to help the student navigate …
Alzheimer’s Association of Northern California and Northern Nevada
The Alzheimer’s Association is your 24/7 resource for help, information, referrals and the opportunity to make a difference in the fight against Alzheimer’s disease. We offer a broad range of programs and services for individuals and families coping with all …
Rebuilding Together San Francisco
http://www.rebuildingtogethersf.org
Are you looking for ways to give back to your community? Wanting to > get involved with an awesome organization? Would you like to make a > considerable difference in someone’s life? At Rebuilding Together San > Francisco we are …
Self-Sustaining Communities
http://www.self-sustainingcommunities.org
This organization operates primarily, but not exclusively, in Richmond, CA. Materials are provided to low income environments to create urban farms by the community including beehives, fruit trees, aquaponics, rainwater harvesting, chickens, rabbits, and more. Additionally, over 10,000 fruit, nut …
The mission of Lauren’s House 4 Positive Change Inc. is to offer the underprivileged youths ages 6-18 in San Mateo County: Mentoring, tutoring, leadership development, recreational sports, meals, transportation, enrichment outings, counseling and community service opportunities.
The Space Station
http://www.thespacestationca.org
“The Space Station” is a privately funded, volunteered staffed space exploration museum that is operated by the 501c3 non-profit corporation, “The W Foundation” (TWF) (www.TheWFoundation.org). TWF owns one of the largest private collections of U.S., Russian and Soviet space exploration …
One Fam
One Fam is a W. Oakland non-profit serving youth and the surrounding community. We run a bicycle shop (Bikes 4 Life) that helps to fund our community programs. Some of our programs are On The Bricks, a youth leadership development …
Bayview Hunters Point YMCA
http://www.ymcasf.org/bayview/
Volunteering is an important part of the energy and excellence at the Bayview Hunters Point YMCA. There are many ways you can make a difference through volunteering. Check out the list for the right match for you! Ask for a …
Earn It! Keep It! Save It! – A Program of United Way of the Bay Area
http://www.earnitkeepitsaveit.org
Strengthen Your Community – One Tax Return At A Time Volunteer as a tax preparer with Earn It! Keep It! Save It! to help Bay Area residents stand on their own and bring back money to our local economy. Join …
Super Stars Literacy
http://www.superstarsliteracy.org
We give every child the foundation for lifelong learning and achievement. Super Stars Literacy classroom volunteers support students by acting as one-on-one tutors, leading small group activities, and assisting the lead teacher with his or her classroom. Many of our …
Minds Matter San Francisco
Minds Matter is a non-profit volunteer organization dedicated to helping motivated students from low-income families achieve academic success. Each student is matched to a pair of young professional mentors who provide individualized support and guidance to help the student navigate …
Alzheimer’s Association of Northern California and Northern Nevada
The Alzheimer’s Association is your 24/7 resource for help, information, referrals and the opportunity to make a difference in the fight against Alzheimer’s disease. We offer a broad range of programs and services for individuals and families coping with all …
Rebuilding Together San Francisco
http://www.rebuildingtogethersf.org
Are you looking for ways to give back to your community? Wanting to > get involved with an awesome organization? Would you like to make a > considerable difference in someone’s life? At Rebuilding Together San > Francisco we are …
Self-Sustaining Communities
http://www.self-sustainingcommunities.org
This organization operates primarily, but not exclusively, in Richmond, CA. Materials are provided to low income environments to create urban farms by the community including beehives, fruit trees, aquaponics, rainwater harvesting, chickens, rabbits, and more. Additionally, over 10,000 fruit, nut …
The mission of Lauren’s House 4 Positive Change Inc. is to offer the underprivileged youths ages 6-18 in San Mateo County: Mentoring, tutoring, leadership development, recreational sports, meals, transportation, enrichment outings, counseling and community service opportunities.
The Space Station
http://www.thespacestationca.org
“The Space Station” is a privately funded, volunteered staffed space exploration museum that is operated by the 501c3 non-profit corporation, “The W Foundation” (TWF) (www.TheWFoundation.org). TWF owns one of the largest private collections of U.S., Russian and Soviet space exploration …
One Fam
One Fam is a W. Oakland non-profit serving youth and the surrounding community. We run a bicycle shop (Bikes 4 Life) that helps to fund our community programs. Some of our programs are On The Bricks, a youth leadership development …
Bayview Hunters Point YMCA
http://www.ymcasf.org/bayview/
Volunteering is an important part of the energy and excellence at the Bayview Hunters Point YMCA. There are many ways you can make a difference through volunteering. Check out the list for the right match for you! Ask for a …
Earn It! Keep It! Save It! – A Program of United Way of the Bay Area
http://www.earnitkeepitsaveit.org
Strengthen Your Community – One Tax Return At A Time Volunteer as a tax preparer with Earn It! Keep It! Save It! to help Bay Area residents stand on their own and bring back money to our local economy. Join …
Super Stars Literacy
http://www.superstarsliteracy.org
We give every child the foundation for lifelong learning and achievement. Super Stars Literacy classroom volunteers support students by acting as one-on-one tutors, leading small group activities, and assisting the lead teacher with his or her classroom. Many of our …
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