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Academic Foundation for International Cultural Exchange

The Academic Foundation for International Cultural Exchange is seeking representatives to work with host families and exchange students.  If you are interested, hours are flexible and they will train you.  For details, please call 1-866-462-3423.

Adolescent Counseling Services

Adolescent Counseling Services has helped teens and their families dealing with substance abuse for over 30 years. They are dedicated to helping your child find the way to recovery for more information call 650-329-9410 or visit www.acs-teens.org.

Adopt A Special Kid

Adopt A Special Kid or AASK holds monthly workshops for those interested in becoming a foster or adoptive parent contact AASK for more information at www.aask.org or call 510-553-1748 x 12.

Alameda County Library - Write to Read Adult Literacy Program

The Alameda County Library Write to Read Adult Literacy program needs volunteers to help adult learners improve their reading, writing and comprehension skills. Make a difference by leading a small group or providing individual tutoring. Tutors must be English speakers, 18 and older, no degrees necessary. If you have a couple of hours per week and are patient and enjoy helping others take positive steps with their reading and writing, this is the volunteer job for you. For further information visit www.aclibrary.org  or call 510-748-1480.

The American Cancer Society

The American Cancer Society provides personalized guidance for cancer patients, survivors, and caregivers. If you or someone you know has been diagnosed with cancer, call 1-800-ACS(227)-2345 or log on to www.cancer.org to get connected with local resources and services that can help you through your cancer experience.

Amber Alerts

The California Highway Patrol in conjunction with the National Amber Alert and Center for Missing and Exploited Children - Visit this website for information and find out how you can help.

American Diabetes Association

The American Diabetes Association is the nation's leading nonprofit health organization providing diabetes research, information and advocacy.  Their mission is to prevent and cure diabetes and to improve the lives of all people affected by diabetes. Visit www.diabetes.org  for more information or please call 1-888-DIABETES.

The American Red Cross

When an emergency strikes or a disaster hits, your compassion is transformed into action through the American Red Cross. Your money becomes blankets wrapped around a family who has lost everything. Your blood flows through the veins of a person whose life depends on it. At the heart of the Red Cross are millions of individuals who give time, blood, money, and compassion. You can change a life and in the process, change your own. Call 1-800-RED-CROSS or visit www.redcross.org to learn more about life changing opportunities in your area.

AnewAmerica - Business Training Program

Join AnewAmerica's business training. They offer the only program in the nation that provides immigrant entrepreneurs up to three years of support in business planning, business coaching, matched savings, financial management, and access to markets and capital, all within a framework of social responsibility. AnewAmerica is accepting applications for our training classes which start in Sept 2008.  Please call 510-540-7785, or for details visit www.anewamerica.org.

Bay Area Women Against Rape

BAWAR, the nation's first rape crisis center was started in 1971 was started in an effort toe effect changes in the treatment of sexual assault survivors and to offer support and counseling.  Their 24 hour hotline is 510-845-7273.  All of BAWAR's direct client services are free of charge and confidential.

Bay Area Rescue Mission

Since 1965, the Bay Area Rescue Mission has been caring for the homeless and impoverished of the Bay Area. At the Bay Area Rescue Mission, offers help for the "whole person": Food, shelter, computer-aided learning, and GED preparation, job skills training, parenting classes, and more. For more information www.BayAreaRescue.org or call 510.215.4555.

The Bar Association of San Francisco

The Lawyer Referral and Information Service can arrange an appointment for you to meet an attorney experienced in the area of law that relates to your situation.  If you need a lawyer call 415-989-1616 or visit www.sfbar.org.

Berkeley Adult School

Berkeley Adult School in Berkeley offers free High School Diploma and GED classes and Free citizenship classes. For more information visit bas.berkeley.net.

Berkeley East Bay Humane Society

Volunteers are needed to help with dogs in the Adoption Center. Work includes daily care, such as walking, training, feeding, and kennel cleaning; training is provided.  Positions are available 7 days a week, primarily during the hours of 8-10 a.m. and 4-6 p.m. call 510-845-7735, ext. 13, or visit http://www.berkeleyhumane.org.

Black Adoption Placement and Research Center (BAPRC)

Black Adoption Placement and Research Center (BAPRC) is a private, non-profit agency founded in 1983. Their services are provided to families residing in 14 Northern California counties. They are a licensed adoption and foster family agency (FFA) dedicated to recruiting permanent loving families from the community from which the disproportionate number of waiting children come - the African American community. BAPRC places an emphasis on advocating on behalf of children with special needs who might otherwise spend their entire childhoods in foster care. You can get more information on BAPRC at www.baprc.org.

Breathe California - Stop Smoking Classes

Join Breathe California at one of its stop-smoking classes being held throughout the area.  To learn more, call 1-877-327-8432 that’s 1-8-7-7-3-BREATHE.

California Conservation Corps

California Conservation Corps crews from throughout the state were dispatched to this year’s devastating wildfires. The C-C-C is looking for more young men and women between 18 and 25 to help out.  To join, call 1-800-952-JOBS.

CARE

CARE works to improve education for girls, because an educated, empowered woman can help lift her family and whole community out of poverty. For more information call 1-800-521-care, or visit care.org.

California Telephone Access Program

If you or someone you know has difficulty hearing, seeing, speaking, moving or remembering, CTAP - the California Telephone Access Program has specialized phones available at no cost if you qualify.  This is a state mandated program so call 1-800-806-1191 or visit www.ddtp.org for details.

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome affects more the one million Americans.  Visit www.cdc.gov/cfs for the latest on diagnosis and treatment.

Donate Life California

When you sign up as an organ donor with Donate Life California you can give life to as many as eight people.  Visit donatelifecalifornia.org and sign up to become an organ and tissue donor.

Education Mentor Program

The Education Mentor Program is seeking mentors that care about foster youth and education and willing to work with youth ages 14-21 throughout Santa Clara County.  For details please call 408-539-2147.

First 5

You can receive First 5’s updated Kit for New Parents, for free!  The kit contains all the parenting information, advice and useful tips first-time parents need to best prepare for the joys and challenges that lie ahead.  For more information or to order your own free Kit for New parents, contact First 5 California at 800-543-7025 that’s 800 KIDS-025.

Foundation for Health Coverage Education

If you or someone you know has children who are uninsured, you can call the California Uninsured Help Line at 1-800-234-1317 to get access to free or low cost health insurance. 

Friends for Youth

Friends for Youth is a community-based mentoring organization that has served at-risk youth in San Mateo and Northern Santa Clara counties since 1979. They are currently seeking mentors to form one-to-one quality mentoring friendships with youth who need them the most. If you or someone you know would like to help a young person achieve their full potential, please call 650-482-2867 or visit www.friendsforyouth.org.

Girls For a Change

Girls for a Change empowers girls to create social change in their communities.  They are currently seeking female volunteers in Santa Clara, and San Mateo Counties, the East Bay and in San Francisco.  For more information on their programs visit www.girlsforachange.org.

Hands on Bay Area

The Hands on Bay Area Teamworks program offers volunteers the opportunity to try a variety of projects on a pre-set schedule, learn more about community issues, and build ongoing relationships with a team of fellow volunteers. For more information visit www.handsonbayarea.org or call 415-541-9616.

Hospice of the East Bay - Anna's Program

Become a volunteer with Anna’s Program, a specialized program of Hospice of the East  Bay, which provides support to women diagnosed with recurrent breast cancer.  Women served reside in Central or East Contra Costa, and all services are provided in the home.  Volunteers provide companionship and practical assistance.  To apply for free training, call Hospice of the East Bay at (925) 887-5678.

Kid's Turn

Kid’s Turn is programs designed to ease children through the negative affects of parental separation or divorce. The educational programs offer hope and optimism to children during the very difficult time of family transition.  For more information visit www.kidsturn.org or call 415-437-0700.

Life Elders

Join Life Elders Get Up and Go Program, designed to provide in home exercise skills to frail or homebound seniors.  This program is offered at no cost to home-bound seniors age 60  and older in the Tri-City area of Fremont, Newark and Union City.  For more infomraiton call the Get Up and Go Program at 510-574-2088.

Midpeninsula Citizens for Fair Housing

Everyone deserves equal access to housing.  Discrimination based on your race, national origin, disability, or because you have children is illegal.  MCFH Fair Housing Counselors will inform you of your rights and help you take action.  For more information call 650-327-1718.

Milpitas Public Library

The new Milpitas Public Library is now open and ready to serve you.  It has programs that help you achieve your goals.  Help others with a donation and directly support patron benefits.  Call 408-586-3000 for more information. 

Music for Minors

Music for Minors is a Mountain View based  nonprofit organization is looking for volunteers interested in bringing music education to local elementary schools.  No formal music background is required.  Comprehensive training for this rewarding experience is provided For more information on this unique program that is keeping music alive in local K-3 classrooms,  please contact Music For Minors at 650-237-9130 or visit www.mfm.org.

National Diabetes Education Program

Getting Free information about Diabetes just got easier.  Call the National Diabetes Education Program for free information on prevention and control.  Call 1-888-693-6337 or click on to www.yourdiabetesinfo.org.

Oakland Public Library - Summer Reading Program

Kids are having fun at the Oakland Public Library this summer. The library’s Summer Reading Program offers free events and a chance to win amazing prizes and tickets to some of the Bay Area’s hottest attractions. For information, call 510- 238-3615, or visit the library’s Website at www.oaklandlibrary.org.

Our Water Our World

Lawns don’t need pesticides and herbicides to have curb appeal. Make them safer for people and pets. To find out how you can keep your grass greener, safely go to www.ourwaterourworld.org.

Partnership for a Drug-Free America

The Partnership for a Drug-Free America encourages you to educate yourself about the prescription drugs teens are abusing. Communicate the dangers of abusing prescription drugs to your teen and safeguard your medicine cabinet and ask your other family and friends to do the same. For more information please visit www.drugfree.org.

RSVP

RSVP of San Francisco matches men and women 55 or over with local nonprofits seeking volunteers.  Visit www.rsvpsf.org or call 415-731-3335 to learn more about these volunteer opportunities.

St. Anthony's

Donations to St. Anthony’s of clean, like-new clothing would be greatly appreciated by those who need them most. Drop-off is at the corner of 8th and Mission Street, weekdays 8am to 4pm.  For more information call 415-592-2700 or visit stanthonysf.org.

St. Vincent De Paul - eWaste Recycling Service

eWaste like computers and televisions are one of the fates growing waste streams.  Donate your eWaste to St. Vincent de Paul of Alameda County. This Free service provides an easy and secure way to recycle eWaste.  For more information visit svdp-alameda.org.

The San Francisco Food Bank

The San Francisco Food Bank collect millions of pounds of food from growers, packers, processors, manufacturers, the USDA and grocery stores. Food drives are an important source of variety.  Volunteers sort, repack and shelve almost 300 tons of food at our warehouse every week, doing the work of what would be about 36 full-time employees.  They deliver food to over 600 community food programs. This includes 191 neighborhood pantries, soup kitchens, senior centers, homeless shelters and youth program Visitors to their neighborhood pantries select food at weekly farmers’ market-style distributions to cook at home. Food from the Food Bank is also prepared at soup kitchens and packaged into bag lunches for school and summer programs. In all, we serve over 132,000 people each year. Visit www.sffoodbank.org for if you would like to help.

San Mateo County Crisis Hotline

Depressed teens often hide their depression, even from their family and friends. For more information on how you can help, call the 24-hour San Mateo County Crisis Hotline at 650-573-0530. That’s 650- 573-0530.

Save the Bay

Each year people spill three million gallons of oil into local waterways, poisoning wildlife like seals, pelicans, and leopard sharks.  Save The Bay reminds you to tune your car to prevent oil and other leaks!  To learn more about keeping our Bay clean, visit saveSFbay.org.

Senior Peer Counseling

You can change your life and the life of another older adult at Senior Peer Counseling.  If you are interested in volunteering, please call 925-335-8741.

Trips for Kids

Trips for Kids Inner-City Youth Biking program needs your used bikes and bike gear.  You can take them to Re-Cyclery the Trips for Kids Bike thrift shop in San Rafael.  Trips for Kids provide mountain biking outings and bicycle mechanics training for low-income youth.  For more information, call 415-458-2986.

Volunteer Center

In San Francisco and San Mateo Counties, if you are looking for volunteer opportunities the Volunteer Center offers a list of non-profit organizations that can use your help.  You can find opportunities to suit your schedule and learn more about the organizations who need you.  Visit  www.volunteercenter.net or call 415-982-8999.

Wardrobe for Opportunity

Wardrobe for Opportunity receives referrals of qualified clients from over 70 partner social service agencies that are actively helping jobseekers prepare for and find jobs. During an initial appointment with a volunteer ‘personal shopper,’ a client receives two complete outfits including shoes and accessories for their upcoming interview. Once the client has been offered employment, they can return to WFO for a ‘working wardrobe’, which consists of enough clothing to dress for the first few weeks of work. Each consultation helps the client gain a more positive sense of self, enabling them to project the image of a confident applicant and employee.  For more information visit www.wardrobe.org or call 510-463-4100.

Women's Initiative for Self-Employment

Take action on your 2008 goal to start or grow your own business. Women’s Initiative for Self-Employment can help you every step of the way. Women’s Initiative supports you as you gain essential management skills, strengthen confidence as a business owner and develop your company’s strategic plan. Call 510-287-3116 to get started.

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