Indoor areas remain closed until further notice. 16 locations continue to offer Sidewalk Service during limited hours. Return library materials in outdoor bookdrops at any location. Library items are quarantined 96 hours before being checked in.
To sign up for a library card, please complete an online application. For questions about your account or to reach an OPL reference librarian, please email eanswers@oaklandlibrary.org or call 510-238-3134.
Para registrarse para una tarjeta de la biblioteca, favor de llenar el formulario de inscripción. Si tienes preguntas sobre tu cuenta o si te quieres comunicar con un bibliotecario favor de enviar un correo electrónico al preguntas@oaklandlibrary.org o llamar al 510.238.3134.
有關您的圖書館帳戶的問題，或聯繫圖書館工作人員，請發送電子郵件至 eanswers@oaklandlibrary.org 或致電510-238-3134留言。
Volunteering
| Volunteer Match |
Connecting good people with good local causes. Hundreds of local listings and virtual opportunities available. |
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| Youth Service America |
Check out tools to help you develop service projects from start to finish. Create a project and share it across the globe! Grant funding available. |
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| Find Internships |
Find summer and year-round internships at corporations, non-profits, and government agencies. NOTE: mainly for college students, but some opportunities are designated for high school students. Search by state or job category. |
| HandsOn Bay Area |
Get connected to local volunteer projects. Sign up and $25 activation fee required; fee waivers available. |
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| Alameda County Community Food Bank |
Sort and pack food at their Oakland warehouse.
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| Boys & Girls Club |
Various Clubhouse locations in East and West Oakland |
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| Chabot Space and Science Center |
Year-long Galaxy Explorers program for high school students |
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| City of Alameda Recreation & Parks |
Summer Teen Volunteer Program for incoming 6th to 12th graders. $50 application fee required.
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| Lawrence Hall of Science |
Volunteering opportunities for students entering 9th grade or above. Applications available in February for summer program |
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| East Bay SPCA |
Opportunities for youth ages 8 and up. Week-long programs and single day community service available. Scholarships available. |
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| Oakland Youth Chorus |
Single afternoon and weekly service opportunities available, most on-site and some remote |
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| Oakland Zoo |
Internships and summer volunteer programs available, ages 13 and up. |
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| San Leandro Public Library |
Volunteer during the school-year or summer, or join a Teen Advisory Group. |
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| East Oakland Youth Development Center (EOYDC) |
Anyone, at almost any age, can be a volunteer at EOYDC.
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| Super Stars Literacy |
Get trained to tutor K-2nd grade students.
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| Gardens at Lake Merritt |
Join garden work days regularly throughout the month, gloves and tools provided.
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| Oakland Adopt a Spot Program |
Help beautify Oakland parks, creeks, and streets.
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| The MOSAIC Project |
MOSAIC's Youth Leadership Program trains teen volunteers -- at least 15 years old and a sophomore in high school -- to work with 4th and 5th graders in an outdoor-based diversity program.
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| Student Conservation Association |
For high school students (age 15-19) who are passionate about conservation. Join a school-year or summer crew to sustain the environment and improve the health of your city.
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| Museum of Children's Art (MOCHA) |
From preparing art materials to assisting with special events.
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| Aspire Education |
Are you in 7th grade or higher? Become a reading mentor for younger children.
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| Reading Partners |
Are you age 14 or older? Reading Partners connects volunteers with struggling readers to help students build strong literacy skills, gain confidence, and discover a passion for reading. Various Bay Area locations.
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| The Unity Council |
Children, teens and young adults are encouraged to become volunteers at The Unity Council! Volunteers make a lasting impact through service projects, office administration, and can help put on awesome events like the annual Dia de los Muertos.
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| Habitat for Humanity ReStore |
Volunteers assist customers, stock shelves, create displays, and accept donations.
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| Oakland LGBTQ+ Center |
Volunteer for specific programs or general administrative tasks.
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| Phat Beets Produce |
Sign up for their volunteer list to help out with their edible park, packing CSA boxes, outreach, and more.
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| Planting Justice |
RSVP to volunteer at their Oakland nursery, Monday-Saturday anytime 10am-4pm.
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| Project Open Hand |
Help sort and pack food, or lend a hand during special events. Must commit to 40 hours during one semester and be at least 15 years old.
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| UCSF Children's Hospital Oakland |
High School Summer Volunteer Program for 16 and 17 year olds, gain experience in a hospital setting.
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| Uhuru Food & Pies |
Volunteer to bake pies, work at Uhuru Markets, or assist in other ways! |
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| Scraper Bike Team |
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| Prisoners Literature Project |
Always looking for volunteers to help answer letters, send out books, learn more about the prison system, and assist in other ways. Volunteers ages 10-15 are OK with parent or guardian overseeing work.
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