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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