Category Archives: Library and Resource Centers

Stanford Historical Society

The Stanford Historical Society conducts oral history interviews with faculty, staff and other individuals regularly to document the history of Stanford University. As a volunteer-supported organization, we have the following volunteer opportunities: conducting interviews, copy editing, indexing, writing biographies or …
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Museums of Los Gatos

The Museums of Los Gatos needs volunteers to provide their skills and talents in several volunteer positions. Our volunteers help with special projects such as installing/de-installing exhibits, helping with events and most importantly, acting as museum docents by providing assistance …
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Silicon Valley – Public Access Link

Silicon Valley - Public Access Link

Silicon Valley Public Access Link (SVPAL) is a non-profit computer network which makes on-line information accessible to people living in the Silicon Valley (southern portion of the San Francisco Bay Area), regardless of financial status and educational level. We are …
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Santa Clara City Library Foundation & Friends

Santa Clara City Library Foundation & Friends

The Santa Clara City Library Foundation and Friends is a non-profit organization dedicated to supplementing public funding to expand and enhance the Library’s programs & services. Our tax ID number is 91-2125234. The Foundation Board actively seeks gifts, grants, and …
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San Francisco Center for the Book

San Francisco Center for the Book

The San Francisco Center for the Book fosters the joys of books and bookmaking. The history, artistry, and continuing presence of books in our culture and enduring importance as a medium of self-expression. We provide both a home for Bay …
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Marin County Civic Center Volunteers

Marin County Civic Center Volunteers

There are several volunteer opportunities available with the Marin County Civic Center in the following areas: Child Support Services Community Development Courts Cultural Services Fire Health and Human Services Housing Authority Human Resources Law Library Marin Advocates for Children Marin …
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Libraries (99 Ways to Volunteer At Your Local Library)

Libraries (99 Ways to Volunteer At Your Local Library)

One of the institutions we tend to take for granted is our local library. However, most of our libraries are under-funded and in great need of volunteer help. Following are some suggestions about ways you can help at your local …
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Resource Area for Teachers

Resource Area for Teachers

The Resource Area for Teaching (RAFT) started with an idea. What if: Every child could get excited about learning through collaborative “hands-on” activities? Every educator could obtain low-cost materials and the training to use them in “hands-on” projects? 21st Century …
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Friends of the San Francisco Public Library

Friends of the San Francisco Public Library

Friends of the San Francisco Public Library is a member-supported nonprofit organization that advocates, fundraises, and provides critical support for the San Francisco Public Library and related literary and educational programs. We provide the community with opportunities to invest in …
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Friends of the Palo Alto Library

Friends of the Palo Alto Library

The Friends of the Palo Alto Library support Palo Alto’s libraries and its users through advocacy, volunteerism, contributions, and book sales. The Friends fund many vital library needs, such as expansion and renovation of the Children’s Library, new books, computers …
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