Volunteer in Your Community!
Human rights, the arts, education, environmental action, there are non-profit organizations working on these issues and more, and they need your help. Participate in activities that fit your interests and skills, make new friends, and dig a little deeper into your community, all while making the bay area a better place to live! Those withless than perfect English are definitely welcome;most organizations will be happy to work with anyone motivated.
Long term, short term, and even one-day volunteer opportunities are available.(Check the bottom of the page for a one-day activity)Take a few minutes to look through the sites below and find something that fits you!
Idealist
The Volunteer Center
Volunteer San Jose
Q: You know what, I don't want to get
into a long-term commitment right now. Are there any one-day volunteer
opportunities?
Habitat for Humanity
Habitat for Humanity builds homes for poverty stricken families throughout the world. The bay area is no exception, especially considering the continually skyrocketing price of housing hrere. Most families, particularly minorities and the working poor, are unable to afford their own homes, depriving them of the long term personal and financial security that comes with ownership. Through Habitat for Humanity, volunteers help create affordable housing revitalizing communities, and providing qualified low-income families a path to prosperity.
Given the amount of work needed to achieve affordable housing here, volunteers are always needed. Everyone is welcome and absolutely no knowledge of construction is necessary at all. Spend a day working with fellow residents to help impoverished members of the community, and walk a way with a great day's experience!
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