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.
How to Use This Website to Find Great Volunteer Opportunities Particularly Suitable for You
For example, if you are interested in working with children, type 'children' in the search box below and you will be presented with several pages of appropriate organizations and their websites for you to review and make contact with.
If you wanted to know about organizations only in Alameda County, you could type in 'Alameda' or click on 'Alameda' in the yellow box to the right, or click on 'East Bay' above to get organizations and their websites.
Then go to the listed websites to get more information and make contact through that organization's website to learn more and to set up the opportunity most suitable just for you. Hope this helps!
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Recent Volunteer Opportunities
Silicon Valley Indian Professionals Association
At the center of the flattening world stands India: a critical partner to the Eastern and Western geographies, a booming economy, a country that is sending its denizens to the far corners of the world to engage in business, leadership, …
Habitat for Humanity – Silicon Valley
Habitat for Humanity Silicon Valley, an affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International, was incorporated as a nonprofit organization on July 21, 1986, as Bay and Valley Habitat for Humanity. In 1998 we changed our name to more accurately reflect our …
Silicon Valley FACES
Silicon Valley FACES builds an inclusive and caring community, free of bias and bigotry, by bringing people together through educational programs and serving victims of crime.
Silicon Valley Children’s Fund
Silicon Valley Children’s Fund is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation that functions much like a venture capital organization. We invest in programs to improve the life outcomes of the foster youth in Santa Clara County. We advocate for the needs of …
Silicon Valley Animal Control Authority
The Silicon Valley Animal Control Authority (SVACA) provides the cities of Campbell, Monte Sereno and Santa Clara with the care of injured, lost and abandoned companion animals, animal cruelty investigations, enforcement of animal laws, education and outreach programs, volunteer programs, …
Shanti
Founded in 1974 by Dr. Charles Garfield, Shanti has been at the forefront of a growing national movement to enhance the quality of life for persons living with life-threatening or chronic illnesses by providing volunteer-based emotional and practical support. Shanti …
Shady Shakespeare
Shady Shakespeare Theatre Company is committed to making Shakespeare accessible to people of all ages and backgrounds and to building community through cultural participation. Our mission is to share the works of William Shakespeare in a way that demystifies the …
SF YMCA Camp Jones Gulch
http://www.ymcasf.org/campjonesgulch
YMCA Camp Jones Gulch Providing quality nature experiences for the Bay Area since 1934 Every person needs access to a natural environment and outdoor recreation. YMCA Camp Jones Gulch, a branch of the YMCA of San Francisco, is the steward …
SF Fun Raisers
Our Mission SF Fun Raisers is a San Francisco based nonprofit organization that plans and hosts social events to raise money for local charities. Our events give young professionals and other community members an opportunity to learn about and support …
U.S. Crisis Care
During the average week in San Francisco, almost 25 people die from accidents, heart attacks, suicides, Sudden Infant Death and other tragic causes, devastating family and friends. Our volunteers offer survivors the on-scene practical and emotional support that police and …
Silicon Valley Indian Professionals Association
At the center of the flattening world stands India: a critical partner to the Eastern and Western geographies, a booming economy, a country that is sending its denizens to the far corners of the world to engage in business, leadership, …
Habitat for Humanity – Silicon Valley
Habitat for Humanity Silicon Valley, an affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International, was incorporated as a nonprofit organization on July 21, 1986, as Bay and Valley Habitat for Humanity. In 1998 we changed our name to more accurately reflect our …
Silicon Valley FACES
Silicon Valley FACES builds an inclusive and caring community, free of bias and bigotry, by bringing people together through educational programs and serving victims of crime.
Silicon Valley Children’s Fund
Silicon Valley Children’s Fund is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation that functions much like a venture capital organization. We invest in programs to improve the life outcomes of the foster youth in Santa Clara County. We advocate for the needs of …
Silicon Valley Animal Control Authority
The Silicon Valley Animal Control Authority (SVACA) provides the cities of Campbell, Monte Sereno and Santa Clara with the care of injured, lost and abandoned companion animals, animal cruelty investigations, enforcement of animal laws, education and outreach programs, volunteer programs, …
Shanti
Founded in 1974 by Dr. Charles Garfield, Shanti has been at the forefront of a growing national movement to enhance the quality of life for persons living with life-threatening or chronic illnesses by providing volunteer-based emotional and practical support. Shanti …
Shady Shakespeare
Shady Shakespeare Theatre Company is committed to making Shakespeare accessible to people of all ages and backgrounds and to building community through cultural participation. Our mission is to share the works of William Shakespeare in a way that demystifies the …
SF YMCA Camp Jones Gulch
http://www.ymcasf.org/campjonesgulch
YMCA Camp Jones Gulch Providing quality nature experiences for the Bay Area since 1934 Every person needs access to a natural environment and outdoor recreation. YMCA Camp Jones Gulch, a branch of the YMCA of San Francisco, is the steward …
SF Fun Raisers
Our Mission SF Fun Raisers is a San Francisco based nonprofit organization that plans and hosts social events to raise money for local charities. Our events give young professionals and other community members an opportunity to learn about and support …
U.S. Crisis Care
During the average week in San Francisco, almost 25 people die from accidents, heart attacks, suicides, Sudden Infant Death and other tragic causes, devastating family and friends. Our volunteers offer survivors the on-scene practical and emotional support that police and …
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