Category Archives: Rural
Contra Costa Fruit Rescue
https://www.forestr.org/fruit-rescue/
We are an all-volunteer program that believes no one in our community should go hungry. Through our gleaning efforts, we rescue surplus fruit from local backyards and farms, diverting it from waste to those in need. By connecting surplus with … 
Russian River Keeper
http://www.russianriverkeeper.org
Join the Movement to Protect the Russian River-Volunteer with us! From picking up litter to removing invasive species, volunteers are the heart of our mission. Your efforts help keep our river clean, protect wildlife, and preserve this beautiful watershed for …
Friends International Christian Academy
Friends International Christian Academy champions diversity, innovation, and skills development in Ugandan children. The founders’ goals are to ensure that the next generation gets the attention, care, and training they need to take Uganda to the next level. Through programs …
Animal Place
Founded in 1989 Animal Place is one of the oldest and largest sanctuaries for farmed animals in the country. Nestled on 600-acres in Grass Valley, CA, Animal Place provides refuge to hundreds of neglected farmed animals. In addition to permanent …
African Library Project
https://africanlibraryproject.org/
African Library Project establishes partnerships with African-based organizations that specialize in education, library or community development. Our partners must be capable of supporting the development of 30-60 libraries per year. We work in English-speaking African countries that meet our criteria …
Dig Deep Farms
http://www.acdsal.org/dig-deep-farms
Dig Deep Farms grows healthy vegetables in the Alameda County communities of Ashland, Cherryland, and San Leandro. We currently have about 8 acres of land available for farming, with two small farm parcels in the flatlands and one large parcel …
Lichen Oaks Adaptive Riding Center
https://www.lichenoaksarc.org/
Lichen Oaks Adaptive Riding Center is 501(c)3 organization that provides therapeutic horsemanship and horseback riding lessons to any individual with specialized needs. The organization runs on volunteers to operate which includes leading horses and side walking next to the riders …
John Muir Land Trust
John Muir Land Trust protects and cares for open space, ranches, farms, parkland and shoreline in the East Bay. John Muir Land Trust believes that the vitality of our open spaces is essential to the health of our earth, air, …
California State Parks Foundation
CSPF’s Park Champions Program holds volunteer work days in state parks across California. This program was created in response to the unprecedented budget cuts that California State Parks face right now. In partnership with California State Parks, Park Champions provide …
Big Wave Project
The Big Wave Project is dedicated to: creating an inclusive and interactive community of people and businesses to provide a purposeful and independent life for individuals with developmental disabilities through affordable housing, meaningful employment, and a supportive community. Volunteer Needs: …
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