Category Archives: Environment

Bay Area Discovery Museum

Bay Area Discovery Museum is a nonprofit children’s museum with a mission to transform research into early learning experiences that inspire creative problem solving. We are currently looking for volunteers to assist on the museum floor. This position plays a …
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Goatlandia Farm Animal Sanctuary

Goatlandia Farm Animal Sanctuary is a forever home to orphaned, abused or neglected farm animals. Goatlandia also advocates a plant-based diet as a way to ensure less farm animals are orphaned, abused or neglected. Volunteer opportunities abound – from mucking …
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Town Cats

Town Cats is a non-profit volunteer-based no-kill cat and kitten adoption center/shelter and feral cat advocacy organization dedicated to enriching the lives of homeless cats and kittens in the south Santa Clara county through an aggressive rescue and adoption program, …
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Grid Alternatives

Volunteering on a solar installation with GRID Alternatives is a great way to give back to your community while getting hands-on with solar technology. No experience is required. Whether you are a solar enthusiast, community activist, a volunteer with your …
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The Plant Exchange

The Plant Exchange, a registered 501(c)(3) organization, is a community and a celebration that encourages resource sharing, reuse, recycling, and organic living. Our mission is to encourage green practices and support Oakland’s designation as one of the greenest cities in …
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Education Outside

Education Outside is changing science education in urban public elementary schools by teaching outdoors. We spark children’s interest in science and connect them to the natural world through hands-on learning in school gardens at 37 school sites across San Francisco. …
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The Conscious Kitchen

The Conscious Kitchen aims to rethink school meals based on six foundational principles: fresh, local, organic, seasonal, non-GMO, and zero waste. Our holistic approach to food service unites a diverse community of stakeholders working toward a common goal – nourishing …
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Veggielution Community Farm

Volunteers help with various tasks such as planting, weeding, composting, harvesting, and more. You can try your hand at many different aspects of the farm – there is always something new happening out here. You don’t have to have any …
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The Plant Exchange

The Plant Exchange is held every March and October in Oakland. It is fun, free and encourages reuse, recycling, organic living, resource sharing, and information exchange. Come meet other gardeners, landscapers, urban farmers, and outdoor fans who come from all …
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