Course: Christian Service, Topic: Upcoming Opportunites by date

Opportunity to Serve with Hope Horizon- March, April and Summer Dates

Hope Horizon EPA is a nonprofit dedicated to equipping East-of-Bayshore youth to grow spiritually, gain life skills, and develop as leaders. Here’s a short [www.youtube.com]introductory video to share more about our work.

Upcoming Volunteer Opportunities

📢 March - Volunteer Orientation – Learn how you can get involved, take a tour of our facility, and meet our staff! This is a great way to see our programs in action and discover ways to serve.
[Sign up here]

🥚 Eggtravaganza (April 11, 4-8pm) – This Easter event is a chance to share the hope of Jesus with children and families in East Palo Alto, a community where over 80% of students are reading below grade level, and many families face economic and social challenges. At Hope Horizon EPA, our mission is to equip youth to grow spiritually, gain life skills, and develop as leaders so they have hope and a future. Events like these allow us to meet families where they are, build trust, and introduce them to a loving and supportive community that walks alongside them.

[Sign up here]

☀️ Summer & Intern Opportunities at Camp Hope Horizon (June 16 - July 25) – Summer is a critical time for our students, keeping them on track academically while also providing an incredible space for young adults and youth to grow as leaders.

[Sign up here]

Opportunity to Serve: Oak Ridge Elementary School's Color Run- April 11th

On Friday, April 11th, Oak Ridge Elementary School will be having a Color Run with a small carnival on campus and would love to have students come volunteer at various food and game booths after school. The carnival will be from 3:15-5:15pm. We ask that volunteers check in 5 minutes before their shift at the volunteer booth located next to the ticket booth in the middle of the school blacktop. Volunteers can sign up for shifts at this link: https://signup.com/go/RqvLoym.

Please contact Angela Sah at achang137@gmail.com if you have any questions. Thank you!

Serve the Next Generation of Leaders @ Bold Church!

At Bold, we believe in empowering the next generation to rise up as strong, compassionate leaders. We’re looking for passionate individuals who are ready to pour into the hearts and minds of children in our Kids Ministry. As a volunteer, you’ll have the unique opportunity to support our teachers and create a fun, nurturing environment in our elementary, preschool, and nursery classrooms.

Whether you're assisting with activities or simply being a steady presence in the classroom ensuring safety and fun, your contribution will make a lasting impact. Together, we can build a strong foundation for the next generation of leaders, showing them the love of Jesus and inspiring them to live with purpose.

Join us in shaping the leaders of tomorrow—your time and talents can truly impact a child's life!

WHEN: Sunday's 7:30a - 12:30p

WHERE: Bold Church - 1470 McKinley Ave San Jose, CA

CONTACT: Mari Sanchez | mari@bold.church | 408-644-2984

Opportunity To Serve with Bethel Church- Get your local Church hours done.

Bethel Church Opportunities
April 18^th – Good Friday Service – 6PM Greeter and Kids Classrooms

April 20^th – Easter Sunday Services 9:30AM or 11AM- Greeter and Kids Classrooms

April 20^th – Egg Hunt Event – 12:30PM

Here is the link for to register https://bethelchurchsj.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/2398121

EASTER AT MENLO SARATOGA!! April 20

- Easter is right around the corner and at Menlo, we are excited to celebrate with worship, teaching, food, and fun! We’ll have bounce houses and face painting for kids, plus some fun treats for adults, and a Photo Booth too. In order to make this Easter Sunday amazing though, we need you!! Be a part of a volunteer team this Easter!

https://menlochurch.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/2810439

Opportunity To Serve with Westgate Church- April 12

The City of San Jose has reached out to Westgate Church for help with fire prevention as the city prepares for the dry season.
The San Jose Fire Department (SJFD) has identified a high-risk brush area near a retirement community that needs clearing to reduce fire hazards.
We’ll be clipping, raking, and clearing brush to help make this area safer for our community.
This is a tangible way to show God’s love, build relationships, and support our city.
Sign up here: https://wg.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/2834687
Volunteers signed up should bring water, gloves, and wear work clothes. All other tools will be provided.

Opportunity To Serve: Central Christian Church:

Hey students! We need your help on Sunday, March 23rd to get ready for Easter at Central! This is a great opportunity to serve, connect, and make an impact in our community.

We’re looking for volunteers to:
✅ Greet guests and create a welcoming environment
✅ Help set up for church and other aspects
✅ Canvas the neighborhood with Easter invitations

We’d love to have you! wear comfortable shoes, and join us as we prepare to invite people to Easter together.

830pm-1230 pm

📅 When: Saturday, March 23rd
📍 Where: Central Christian Church

For more info or to sign up, email Michael@centralsj.org

Opportunities to Serve: Emmanuel Baptist Church- Local Church Hours

📍 467 N White Rd, San Jose, CA 95127

Saturday, March 29, 2025

🕛 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Reset and organize three church classrooms

Sunday, April 6, 2025

🕘 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Assist as a teacher’s aide for elementary church
Escort students to the restroom
Support young children who need extra help
Set up and clean up snacks
Clean up all three classrooms

Saturday, April 12, 2025

🕛 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Set up the sign-in booth
Organize and reset three church rooms

Sunday, April 13, 2025

🕘 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Assist as a teacher’s aide for elementary church
Escort students to the restroom
Support young children who need extra help
Set up and clean up snacks
Clean up all three classrooms

To Sign Up Email: Courtney English, Here cenglish@emmanuelbc.org

VCHS SUMMER SERVICE Hope Horizon EPA

Make an Impact This Summer with Hope Horizon EPA!

Looking for a meaningful way to spend your summer? Hope Horizon East Palo Alto is seeking passionate students to volunteer or work with us as we equip East-of-Bayshore youth to grow spiritually, gain life skills, and develop as leaders.

Opportunities include:
✨ Leading a workshop on a skill or passion you love
📚 Tutoring and mentoring students
🌟 Helping develop the next generation of leaders

Summer Camp runs 6/16–7/25, but we’re flexible with your availability! Whether you can commit a few hours or a few weeks, your time can make a difference.

💼 Looking for a paid role? Apply here

Careers - Hope Horizon EPA

Hope Horizon East Palo Alto is a registered 501(c)3 faith-based non-profit, established in 1984 as Bayshore Christian Ministries, and officially changing to Hope Horizon East Palo Alto in early 2022.. Tax ID #77-0151434

www.hopehorizonepa.org

🤝 Want to volunteer? Sign up here

Join us in bringing hope and opportunity to the next generation!

Questions? Reach out to leslie@hopehorizonepa.org

Opportunity to Serve with STAND4 Food Pantry (General Service Hours)

@Mountain View Central SDA Church, 1425 S Springer Rd, Mountain View
Stand 4 is our great partner and they have opportunities to sign up below.
Sign up for a time today.
Email Janet Abbey with questions: janetabbey@stand4global.org

MAR 23, 2025: volunteersignup.org/3K4AP

APR 13, 2025: volunteersignup.org/MCCCB

APR 27, 2025:volunteersignup.org/44JH7

Opportunity to Serve with Sourthridge Church

Location: 5655 Gallup Dr, San Jose, CA 95118

Thank you for your interest in serving at Southridge Church! We have several opportunities available for VCHS students to get involved. Please fill out this form to indicate where you would like to serve. We look forward to serving with you!

Opportunities include Sunday Service and April 20 Easter Egg Hunt.

To see opportunities and sign up go Here

Opportunity To Serve: Lincoln Glen Church on April 19- Easter Egg Hunt

Easter Egg Hunt
Date: Saturday, April 19th
Time: 8:00am to 12pm (or however much you can help
Location: Lincoln Glen Church (2700 Booksin Ave San Jose)
What We Need: We're hosting an egg hunt and we need help hiding thousands of eggs, helping with crafts and other activities. You can really help bring smiles to a lot of kid's faces!
To sign up: Simply email tyler@lincolnglen.org

VCHS Opportunity To Serve with Venture Church- April 5

Spring FairApril 5, 10AM-4PM@ Venture Christian Church

16845 Hick Rd, Los Gatos, CA 95032

Volunteer Opportunities on April 4 & 5
Sign Up Link: Here

Opportunity To Serve: Tekoa Church- April 20 and Weekly Opportunities

When: April 20, 2025
Where: Willow Glen Community Center- 2175 Lincoln Ave, San Jose, CA 95125
Time: 8:00-12:30 pm, but if some people can only come later, around 11am that would be helpful as well.
Weekly Opportunities, they also have needs every week with set up and tear down, and also with someone to run slides for us. Set up is 8-9:30 am and the slides commitment would be 8:30-11:45 am.
Contact: Allison Anderson (email her at: allison@tekoachurch.org

VCHS Opportunity To Serve: Saint Timohty Lutheran Church: South Valley FISH Food Pantry

Distribution Runners on Thursdays, 3:30-6pm

Do you need to fulfill service hours for your school? Here's your chance to impress your teachers (and parents!) by not waiting until the last minute to get those hours completed. Volunteer at the South Valley FISH Food Pantry and assist our clients by bringing out their groceries and helping with other food distribution tasks. The FISH Food Pantry is located at the front of the St. Timothy's Lutheran Church campus, 5100 Camden Ave, San Jose 95124. More shifts have been added for October so please click the link to sign up:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A094BABA92EA3F58-51288021-south

Opportunity To Serve with Central Christian Church (At CityTeam)

Join us as we SERVE THE CITY we call home by providing meals to our neighbors in need. Our Central Christian Church Family will help load food-filled boxes into cars at this drive-thru event. Email Michael@centralsj.org for information.
Food Distributions:

Food Distributions:
Sat, March 15, 2025 at 9 AM - 11:45 AM (2.75 hours)
1297 N. 13th St., San Jose, CA

March 21, 2025 at 3:30 PM - 5 PM (1.5 hours)
625 South Sunset Avenue, San Jose, CA, 95117

VCHS Opportunity To Serve: The Point Church, San Jose

Hello Valley Christian Students,

Here at The Point Church we are looking for volunteers to help out in the Pre-K class on Sunday mornings from 10:30-11:30am. We ask that volunteers arrive 15 minutes early. You would assist our pre-k teacher by helping the kids with crafts and activities, refocusing the kids during class time, and playing with them during play time. If you are interested, or would like to learn more please reach out to our Pre-k director Olivia at (408) 569-5370

Opportunity To Serve at Lincoln Glen Church!!

Help Run Our Soundboard at Lincoln Glen Church
We could use volunteers to help run our soundboard during our worship service at Lincoln Glen Church (2700 Booksin Ave, San Jose). We will train you on how to do it before you get started. It's a fun way to serve and learn new skills. When you help run sound you help people to be able to clearly hear the hope that Jesus has for people. We need sound people at our church each Sunday from 8:15am-11:15am. If you're interested please contact Evelyn Lax: evelyn@lincolnglen.org.

Help Make People Smile!
At Lincoln Glen Church (2700 Booksin Ave, San Jose) we REALLY want to be a welcoming church! We want everyone who walks through our doors to feel incredibly loved and welcomed. We can use help every single Sunday morning (from 9:30-11:30am) helping people feel welcomed! We want to have people placed at our front doors warmly greeting people as they enter our building and also as they leave. If you like to make people feel welcome and loved we could use you! If you're interested please contact Tyler Cole: tyler@lincolnglen.org.

Opportunity To Serve- Local Church Hours at Westgate South Hills (Multiple Opportunities)

Danielle at Westgate Church South Hills has many opportunities to serve. Email here for more information:

Decorations Team (Last week of the month): Volunteers will help transform the Elementary Chapel to align with the next month’s theme in the curriculum. This is a 1-3 hour commitment and all supplies/directions will be provided.
Crafts/Decorations (2nd and 3rd week of the month): Volunteers will create decorations that will be used to decorate the Chapel the last week of the month. This is a 1-3 hour commitment and 1-2 times per month.
Prep the Curriculum Boxes (2nd or 3rd week of the month): 1-2 volunteers will help organize supplies needed for each class into baskets. All supplies and baskets will be provided.
VBS (July 14-18): We have many opportunities for volunteers to serve during Vacation Bible School, an amazing opportunity to lead kids to Christ in a fun, engaging setting.
Sunday Lesson Leaders: We’re looking for junior helpers for both the 9:00 am and 10:45 am services. These volunteers will assist in the classrooms and help the Leaders as needed. Must be a follower of Christ and have a heart to teach and guide the children in the faith.
Special Buddy Helpers (2-4 times a month): Volunteers will work one-on-one with elementary-age children who need extra time with their crafts, help with transitions, or just need a friend. This is a 9:00 am or 10:45 am commitment. Must be a follower of Christ with a heart for supporting children in need.

Any interested student can reach out to me via email at Dlacy@westgatechurch.org.

VCHS Summer Service Opportunity with Montalvo in Saratoga

Description: We are proud to present camp sessions for youth ages 5–14 in a range of artistic disciplines. In a supportive environment, your child will embark on a life-changing artistic exploration as they learn to flex their creative muscles, make new friends, and discover unique ways of expressing themselves—all within the natural scenery and fresh air of our beautiful 175-acre grounds.

Summer Camp volunteering: Our application process begins on March 1^st. This is the link to the Campsite which will also contain a registration/application link. https://montalvoarts.org/learn/summer-camps-2025/
Who can apply??
Students who are rising Freshman and older.

What is the commitment??
Students must commit to one full week of camp.

What are the steps??
Complete the application which includes summer availability, areas of interest, experience working with children,
The student will be contacted to schedule a zoom interview.
Students will be notified by the beginning of May if they are selected and their camps confirmed.
If selected, the student will be invited to attend an orientation to get to know other volunteers and get excited about camp.

Camp begins the week of June 9^th.

Karen McQuade
Development Events and Engagement Manager
kmcquade@montalvoarts.org

Opportunity To Serve with Central Christian Church

Join us as we SERVE THE CITY we call home by providing meals to our neighbors in need. Our Central Christian Church Family will help load food-filled boxes into cars at this drive-thru event. Email Michael@centralsj.org for information.

Food Distributions:

Sign Up: Sat, February 15, 2025 at 9 AM - 11:45 AM (2.75 hours)
1297 N. 13th St., San Jose, CA

Sign Up: February 21, 2025 at 3:30 PM - 5 PM (1.5 hours)
625 South Sunset Avenue, San Jose, CA, 95117
Email Michael@centralsj.org for information.

Opportunity To Serve: PALS Prorgram Summer Camp 2025

This is an amazing experience. Here from one of our own students: “I think people should do PALS because you get to meet people from all over the country and have your own buddy to make fun and exciting memories with for the whole week. You get to go on field trips like Boardwalk, arcades, and water parks. Lastly, you get to participate and help others enjoy the camp for free!” Anjali Khiani, Senior at VCHS

Join us for a transformative summer adventure at PALS Programs' an inclusive summer camp! PALS Programs is seeking students aged 15+ to be Peer volunteers at our week-long overnight camps hosted on college campuses nationwide, including at PALS San Francisco at Notre Dame de Namur University, August 4-10. At PALS, we pair Partners with Down syndrome with Peer volunteers 1 to 1 to create lasting friendships and unforgettable memories. You can earn up to 100 hours of volunteer service while having the time of your life, and it won't cost you a thing to join us. Many of our Peers return to join us for multiple summers because they've discovered the profound impact of the PALS experience, both in their personal and professional lives.

Here are some key details about the PALS Summer 2025 interest form:

Application Period: The application is now open and can be found HERE.Students should be sure to submit your application as soon as possible to snag a spot at camp before our Peer Volunteer slots are filled. We will send out acceptances and enrollment every two weeks until camps are full.

Camp Dates and Location: You can view our full list of camp dates and locations HERE.

How to Apply: Visit our website www.palsprograms.org to access the online application today! Once students apply they will be emailed with follow-up steps and if they do not receive an email please reach out to support@palsprograms.org. Returning Peers will not need to complete any additional steps. If you are new to the PALS Family you will need to sign up for a New Peer Welcome Call through the calendar link provided.

Opportunity To Serve: Awakening Church (Weekly Opportunities) Local Church Hours

March/April opportunities are open

Awakening Church meets at a high school weekly for their church service which means they have to set up and tear down everything every weekend! If you like to help with lifting and moving items, volunteer with us!

Instructions: Preview spots available or click "Register" to the right, click the weekend you want to volunteer on, and click the + to sign up for the shift! Repeat for any other shifts you want to sign up for and then fill out the questions and you're all set!

Where: Del Mar High School - 1224 Del Mar Avenue San Jose, CA 95128 in the back parking lot behind the school.

Click Here to Serve, Here

VCHS Service Club- SMILE Opportunity to Serve

SMILE is a non-profit dedicated to serving underserved special needs children.
Our goal is to bring smiles to communities locally and globally.
You can get service hours every Wednesday and Sunday from 8:30-9:30 on zoom and during our club meeting which is Thursday warriortime!

Follow us on instagram @vchssmile

Email: asha.durga@warriorlife.net for questions/ more info!

This club has information about the Presidential Service Award

Ongoing- Opportunity To Serve- Bethel Church (Weekly Opportunities) New Opportunities

Sunday Morning Service from 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM from August – December
You will be scheduled to serve every Sunday. If you are not available, please let us know.

In the assisted position, you will be:
· Helping taking care of kids from Nursery/5th grade
· Helping clean up and disinfect the room/toys

Please check in in the Kids Area at 10:30 AM.
If you have any questions, please contact children@bethel.org.
Register at https://bethelchurchsj.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/2398121

New Opportunities:
November 10th – 12:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Join us in the Kid’s Classes during our Next Step Seminar. You will earn volunteer hours while having fun with the kids.

You will be helping with childcare for a special event.
In the childcare position, you will be:
· Helping taking care of kids from Nursery/5th grade
· Helping clean up and disinfect the room/toys
Please meet me in the Kids Area at Bethel Church Main Building at 12:30 PM.
If you have any questions, please contact children@bethel.org.
Register at https://bethelchurchsj.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/2398121
Any questions please contact Silvana.nahas@bethel.org

Opportunity To Serve- Calvary Los Gatos, House of Hope

Join us as we bless others! House of Hope is a food pantry that serves our Friends in need. There are opportunities on Wednesday and Fridays to prepare the Pantry, on Thursdays to help Friends shop and even Saturdays to deliver food. House of Hope is a ministry of Calvary Church in Los Gatos. Sign up to volunteer at calvarylg.com/houseofhope or contact Pastor Tom at tkirkendall@calvarylg.com.

Opportunity To Serve- Local Church Hours SouthRidge Church

VCHS Warriors- A new Church to our approved list, Southridge Church cares about you! They have created numerous opportunities for students to serve weekly and monthly at their Church. I am including a link here to see the opportunities.
Opportunities include:

Worship Production, Worship Team, Kitchen, Childrens Ministry and events:
October 6th - Multicultural Sunday - set up and tear down plus prepping
Dec 4th or 5th - Christmas Decorating - set up and tear down plus prepping
Dec 15 Christmas Outreach - set up and tear down plus prepping

Southridge Church is located at: 5655 Gallup Drive San Jose, CA95118

Volunteering Opportunities at Inclusive World for High School Students

Who: High school students who are passionate and committed about making a difference in the lives of differently-abled youth.

What: Volunteer as 1:1 buddies to help differently abled students develop their vocational skills, foster their creativity, and guide them in self-directed projects while learning new skills. You can also choose flexi schedule volunteering opportunities in areas such as outreach and marketing. Our programs run on weekends and we have in-person (Milpitas, CA) and online volunteering opportunities.

When: Volunteering opportunities are available throughout the year. You can choose to volunteer during the school year or over the summer, depending on your schedule. Our fall session (Sept-May) enrollment is open between June-August. Summer internship enrollments happen between April-May.

Apply Today: We are actively enrolling for the Fall 2024 session. We are seeking buddy volunteers in the following programs. This is a great opportunity for high schoolers to learn a new skill while mentoring a differently abled student to achieve their goals.

Scratch Robotics Programming, Software Testing Beginner level, Website Development, MS Excel Basic, MS Excel Advanced, Small Business Training and Conversational Skills. Please check our website for more information: https://inclusiveworld.org/peer-buddy-volunteer-program/.

Contact: For more information and to apply, please contact Gemma Godoy, Chief People Officer at Inclusive World. Her email is gemma.godoy@inclusiveworld.org or visit our website at https://inclusiveworld.org and peer buddy program page https://inclusiveworld.org/peer-buddy-volunteer-program/.

Opportunity To Serve- Awakening Church (Local Church Hours)

Awakening Church meets at a high school weekly for their church service which means they have to set up and tear down everything every weekend! If you like to help with lifting and moving items, volunteer with us!

Instructions: Preview spots available or click "Register" to the right, click the weekend you want to volunteer on, and click the + to sign up for the shift! Repeat for any other shifts you want to sign up for and then fill out the questions and you're all set!

Link to register and see opportunities: Here
Where: Del Mar High School - 1224 Del Mar Avenue San Jose, CA 95128 in the back parking lot behind the school.

ONGOING Opportunity To Serve At Rohi Church (Church Hours)

Volunteer Opportunities:

Every Sunday Rohi accepts student volunteers in our Sunday church services (10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.) in the following areas:

Church Greeters
AV Team for church production (this includes sound, live streaming, and video recording)
Assistants in the children's classrooms
Opportunity for worship team musicians (requires a rehearsal commitment)
Facilities clean-up

Please contact Tanya at tanya@rohi.orgfor more information or to sign up to volunteer.

Ongoing Opportunity To Serve: Inclusive World- Fall (General) Opportunities

Fall Opportunities for Peer Buddies: Flyer Here

Peer Buddyinges are needed to mentor neurodivergent youth while learning new skills. What an amazing opportunity!

ONGOING-Opportunity To Serve: Gateway City Church. Weekly!

Gateway City Church has a general ongoing need for Camera Operators on Sundays. For first time volunteers, we have a one-time half-hour training from 8:30-9:00 AM and then once trained, the regular shifts are from 9:00AM - 1:00PM on Sundays. They serve for both services with a half-hour break between the two.

This month I have 1-2 openings for camera operators every Sunday, including Easter, and our Good Friday service on March 29^th from 7:00-9:00PM as well.

To volunteer contact Lara Sutherland,lara.sutherland@gatewaycitychurch.org

ONGOING- Opportunity to Serve- City of Saratoga (General Hours)

The weather is warming and the Heritage Orchard is blooming! The City of Saratoga is planning for the upcoming apricot and plum harvests this summer. We’re seeking community volunteers to serve as Orchard Ambassadors to help share information with visitors and better protect the unripe fruit prior to the community harvest days.

What’s an Orchard Ambassador?

Community members who will be present in the orchard at various times while the fruit is ripening. Greet visitors, share information about the heritage orchard and the upcoming community harvest, and explain how to register for a chance to participate when the fruit is ready. Ambassadors are comfortable speaking with the public and talking about the upcoming event and can move about the orchard on uneven ground. Volunteers need to be age 16+ to volunteer on their own, volunteers ages 12-15 are welcome when accompanied by a volunteering adult partner.

When are Orchard Ambassadors needed?

1-2 volunteers are needed for 2-hours shifts on weekday afternoons (approximately 2-8 pm) and weekend days (approximately 9 am-5 pm) while the fruit is still blooming, tentative dates for apricots are June 13-July 6. Similar opportunities may be available on designated harvest days, TBD. French prune/plum dates will be announced later. Note: Volunteering as an Orchard Ambassador does not guarantee the opportunity to pick fruit.

How do Volunteers sign-up?

Sign-ups for volunteers will begin in mid-May. If your group members are interested in helping, please share this information and encourage them to sign-up here. Each individual must sign-up and select their shift—we have many days and times open and available. This year’s community harvest will be a great success with support from many individuals—Thank you!

Service Opportunity To Serve: Trinity Presbyterian Church

1. Food Pantry is open for volunteering every 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month, 3 pm - 6:30 pm. No need to pre-register, just come at 3 pm at Trinity Presbyterian Church. email: grace@sjtrinity.org and they don't even have to register with me, we always welcome volunteers.

Food pantry in June ONLY is 1st and 4th Wednesday due to the Juneteenth public holiday.

Please contact grace@sjtrinity.org by June 15 if they are interested to help.

Ongoing- Local Church Opportunities Opportunity To Serve at Noel Presbyterian Church

For high school students looking for community service hours, volunteer with the Milal Wheat Ministry Volunteers participate in low-stakes interactive activities with low-functioning Korean special needs students. Ideal candidates are students interested in studying Korean language and culture, Education, Pre-med, and Psychology Every Saturday from 9:30 AM to 3:15 PM Must be available to volunteer once a month for 5 consecutive months For more information contact Mr. Reese at rreese@vcs.edu

Ongoing- Opportunity To Serve: Sacred Heart Community Services- Urgent Needs

We are in great need of volunteers to help serve our community. Volunteers will help in our warehouse, helping distribute food and sorting donations

Wednesdays, & Thursdays from, 11:30am-2:30pm (including staggered snack times), 2:30pm-4:30p
Tuesdays from 9am-12:30pm, 12pm-3:30pm, 3pm-6pm.
Fridays from 9am-12:30pm

To Sign Up: https://www.sacredheartcs.org/volunteer

Opportunity To Serve: Learning Bridge Foundation (VCHS Student Run Foundation)

To all incoming freshmen and above! Learning Bridge Foundation is now opening tutoring positions in San Jose, CA. Learning Bridge is a nonprofit dedicated to providing free, in-person tutoring to students in need. Complete the application to become a tutor on the Learning Bridge website!

Details
- Tutors complete the application, pass the interview, and complete LBF Tutor Training (held in the first half of every month).
- We are looking for tutors who will be able to work a minimum of 3 hours a week (4 sessions). Sessions slots can range from 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM every weekday.
- Tutors are responsible for their own transportation.

Perks!
- Gain valuable teaching experience.
- Obtain a unique extracurricular.
- Gain service hours.
- Make a difference in your community.

Contact Name: Sonia Lee
Contact Email: learningbridgefoundation@gmail.com
Website: https://www.learningbridgefoundation.org/

Opportunity to Serve: Hope Hanger Food Pantry

Different dates and times at 2440 Leghorn St, Mountain View, CA 94043

Our Mission: to mobilize the local community to bring solutions to those experiencing physical, emotional, and mental health crises.

The Hope Pantry is a place to store supplies and food donations, a warehouse space where necessities are donated and distributed to those experiencing crises. A place where we can partner with other non-profit organizations, governmental agencies, local businesses, and supermarkets to provide physical needs to those in crisis.

Our Clothing Distribution will be open every 1st and 3rd Monday of the month for families in need to shop at no-cost. We'd love for you to sign up today to be a part of the team and connect with our community!

For the Food and Clothing Distribution, The Pantry has different times. Check the website for more information: https://hopehangar.ai/

Ongoing-VCHS Non-Profit Service with Breakthrough Tutoring (Both in person and Online)

Volunteer Opportunities:
Due to a high demand of tutoring throughout the school year for STEM and social studies, we are actively seeking and recruiting tutors such as high school students, current college students, individuals who have professional careers or simply are interested in tutoring highly motivated future first-gen college students who attend under-resourced schools in San Jose.
That being said, we are currently looking for tutors for the Spring semester. Students can apply HERE. Once I receive their application I will follow up with them with additional information and required documents. Additionally, we will be having two mandatory training sessions hosted by Elevate Tutor Training that I feel is another opportunity for professional growth for students.
Next steps:
Once the application has been submitted you will receive an email from BTSV with Orientation Material. A signed copy of the BTSV Tutor and Confidentiality Agreement form is necessary in order to move forward with the process. The agreement form will be provided in the Orientation Material.

Please allow a few days for the application to be processed. If you have any questions reach us at: tutoring@breakthroughsv.org or text/call Tutoring Coordinator at 408.337.9725.
Here is the flyer for more information: Flyer

Opportunity To Serve: San Jose Library

We are looking for reliable, intelligent, and confident teens and undergrads who are passionate about helping children succeed academically. No experience is necessary, as you will receive training. The opportunity is completely online via Zoom.
Volunteers 18 & over will also need to be fingerprinted by the City. You will co-teach with fellow instructors on teams, helping students in grades 3 & 4 improve their reading skills while guiding them through articles on social justice issues. Topics include discrimination, both historical & present day as experienced by marginalized communities (such as people with disabilities, refugees and immigrants, people who are unhoused, LGBTQ+ and more).
Perks:
• Help students improve reading skills essential for them to excel in their studies
• Gain valuable teaching experience
• Earn service hours
• Encourage important discussions with children in the community, Flyer to sign up: Here
Contact Bridget Kowalczyk @ bridget.kowalczyk@sjlibrary.orgif you have questions.

Ongoing- Opportunity To Serve: Neighborhood Bible Church (Weekly)

Weekly, Tuesdays from 6:15 to 9:15pm at Neighborhood Bible Church (1302 Branham Ln., San Jose)We invite you to be a part of our team of volunteers for our weekly Youth Group Meeting. The meeting takes place every Tuesday night and we would be honored to have you join us in setting up and cleaning up for the event.

Registration Link: https://nbcsj.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/1411799

Ongoing- Opportunities to Serve: VIVE Church San Jose

For service opportunities at Vive San Jose: email rebeka@vivechurch.org with your preferred date(s) and time(s).

Ongoing-Opportunity To Serve at FCC Church

Family Community Church

Help is needed every Sunday at Family Community
9:50 am - 11:50 am
Children's Ministries *entrance by the playground

Address: 478 Piercy Rd San Jose 95138
You will be helping in our Preschool and Elementary rooms.
Volunteer tasks will be to play with children and help with craft and snack time.

Contact: Riva Trujillo
(408) 365-0313 x229
rtrujillo@fccchurch.net

Ongoing- Opportunity To Serve: Central Christian Church- Ongoing (Local Church Hours)

Central Christian Tech Booth Sunday mornings 8-10am
Students will help run sound/tech boothNo previous experience is required. will be trained on the night of event
Contact Pastor Michael at michael@centralsj.org

Ongoing-Opportunity To Serve: Santa Clara County Parks

Upcoming Volunteer Opportunities: To see all of our upcoming events, check out our volunteer event calendar – click here!

To view additional long-term volunteer opportunities – click here.
Please let us know if you have any questions about these events, wish to sign up a group of volunteers, or need assistance signing up online.
We hope to see you soon!
SCC Parks Volunteer Program Team
volunteer@prk.sccgov.org
(408) 918-4930

Ongoing- Opportunity To Serve: Edenville Branch Library

Any teens ages 13 and up who are interested in being a virtual homework tutor for kids ages 5-10 can sign up for the SJPL virtual homework club -- set to begin in October.

Interested teens should contact melissa.datu@sjlibrary.org for more information.

More information can be found at www.sjpl.org/volunteer or www.sjpl.org/edenvale

Ongoing- Opportunity to Serve: South Valley FISH Food Pantry

Website: St. Timothy's website www.stlcsj.org/fish/
Facebook - South Valley FISH Food Pantry
Contact Person: Amy Sapp, FISH Volunteer Coordinator, fishpantryvolunteer@gmail.com
Category: Food Insecurity

Youth Volunteer opportunities at FISH:

The South Valley FISH Food Pantry is looking for youth volunteers to help at our distributions on Thursday afternoons from 3:45-5:45pm. We currently have about 2-3 spots open each week and ideally, are looking for volunteers who can commit to serving once a month (e.g. one would volunteer every 1st Thursday of the month). FISH is located on the St Timothy's Lutheran Church campus, near 85 and Camden Ave. For more information about FISH, please see our website at www.svfish.org

Ongoing- Opportunity To Serve: Tully Library

Tully Community Branch Library is looking for high school students who would like to work with younger students while earning community service hours for our In-Person Homework Club program. This program will take place on Tuesdays and Thursdays each week from 4:30-5:30 pm starting on Tuesday, September 13th. High school students are needed to assist children in K-8th grades with their homework. Volunteers are not required to be there both days each week, and it is totally fine if they need to take a couple weeks off to focus on exams or other obligations.

Interested students can sign up at this link.

Ongoing-Opportunity To Serve- Guadalupe Park Conservancy

Guadalupe River Park Conservancy

Historic Orchard Volunteer Workday – Community workdays are typically the 1st Saturday of the month, 9:00-11:30am. Learn more about the Historic Orchard here.

Rose Garden Volunteer Workdays – Hosted every Saturday 8:30-11:30am. Learn more about the Heritage Rose Garden here.

Trail Cleanups – A community workday along the Riverwalk Trails and the Guadalupe River Trail. Offered the first and third Wednesday of the month from 9:00-11:00am.

Contact: Opportunities

Ongoing-Opportunity To Serve- Wildlife Center of Silicon Valley

The Wildlife Center is looking for volunteers for the summer who need to be 16 years old or older.
Animal Care Volunteer Requirements

You must be at least 16 years old
You need to have reliable transportation to and from the Wildlife Center
You should feel comfortable working with a variety of animals. No prior experience is necessary.
At a minimum, you must be willing to volunteer four hours a week for three consecutive months.

They especially need students willing to do weekday afternoons during the summer, though any day is perfectly fine. They just have to be 16 or older.

If they are interested, you can fill out an application (wcsv.org/volunteer), and email Michael Chen, volunteercoordinator@wcsv.org and say you are from Valley Christian

Ongoing- Opportunity To Serve- Church Hours- Venture Church

Venture Church- Opportunities to serve at Venture Church in Children's classrooms
Lisa at VentureYes, we do have new opportunities for students to serve at Venture, especially in our kids' classrooms. Currently, we only have enough volunteers to open the 9:30 am service, but are hoping to open the 11:15 am service soon.
In our preschool classrooms (Toddlers through Pre-K) we are looking for ~4 students per service.
In elementary, (K-5th grade), we need ~12 students per service.
In addition, we have a program called X-2 (which stands for "2nd experience") dedicated to elementary kids whose parents serve one/attend one. This class is fun, has a short Bible lesson, and an emphasis on serving and leadership. We are looking for 4-6 upper-classmen to help run that class.
Lastly, we are kicking off our mid-week discipleship program for elementary kids on Wednesday evenings in September (6-7:30 pm). That is called KidVenture. For specific needs, please have them reach out to Megan Fryling (megan@venture.cc).
If anyone is interested, please have them apply here:  https://rock.venture.cc/SelectOrientation?OpportunityId=42

**It's important and helpful if they can specify which area they are interested in when filling out the application

Ongoing-Opportunity To Serve: Taylor Farms San Jose

We have several high school students that participate in our volunteer days, as well as schools that arrange special community service learning days at the farm. Here are our weekly volunteer hours:

Monday: 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Wednesday: 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Saturday: 10:00 am - noon

We ask that students email us beforehand to reserve a spot and make sure we have availability, as well as complete the attached waiver. We recommend that they bring the following: a reusable bag, water, and hat. Here are directions to the farm (including a map to get to the entrance): https://www.garden2tablesv.org/location

We provide a wide range of educational activities during the volunteer day, including greenhouse work, planting/plant maintenance, bed preparation, propagation/seed saving, and backyard composting. We end each day with harvesting so all our volunteers go home with a bag full of organic vegetables!

Contact: team@garden2tablesv.org

Ongoing-INTEREST IN GETTING INVOLVED WITH HELPING OUR EARTH?

Check out these groups and websites:

Silicon Valley Youth Climate Action: https://www.svyouthclimateaction.org/
Sunrise Silicon Valley: https://www.svyouthclimatestrike.org/
Climate Reality Youth Project: https://www.climaterealityproject.org/blog/youth-climate-movement-looking-back-and-moving-forward
San Jose Youth Commission: https://sanjose.granicus.com/boards/w/2f8403d8c84ae3fe/boards/2031

Ongoing-Opportunity To Serve: Hunger At Home Opportunities

Hunger At Home: Volunteer opportunities are below - please click on a date and select the shift that is convenient for you. THANK YOU!
(Please arrive at the stated time so that we can follow our check-in protocols for all volunteers.)
NOTE: Food distribution is now at PayPal Park, San Jose Earthquake.
Contact to Volunteer: https://hungerathome.ivolunteer.com/

Ongoing-Opportunity To Serve: Martha's Kitchen

Looking for Volunteer opportunities? Martha’s Kitchen would love to invite you to come and help us Feed the Hungry with Dignity. The first step to volunteering is to register on our Volunteer Website and sign our electronic waiver. Once your waiver is signed, please choose a volunteer opportunity that best fits your schedule. If you have any issues finding the waiver, please choose an opportunity, and when you “respond” to it, it will automatically redirect you to the electronic waiver.

The minimum age to volunteer at Martha’s Kitchen without a parent or guardian is 15 years old. If you are under the age of 15, you can volunteer with a parent/guardian. Children 12 years of age and under are not permitted to volunteer. If you need student hours signed off, see Jennie, our Volunteer Coordinator.

We require COVID Vaccination cards for all volunteers at Martha’s Kitchen. Please email a pdf or photo of your card to jennie@marthas-kitchen.org. When you arrive, please verify with the office that your vaccination card is on record and receive a Martha’s Kitchen wristband to wear while volunteering. If you have any questions regarding our COVID policies, please reach out to me at any time.

Make sure to check out and read through the sign-up instructions found HERE. Then proceed to the website by clicking HERE to sign up. When you arrive at Martha's Kitchen, please check in using the QR code on the wall in the main hallway. Make sure also to wear closed-toed shoes and bring a hat. If you have any questions, please let me know.

Contact: Jennie Bixby- Programs Manager- Volunteer Coordinator Martha’s Kitchen
311 Willow St. San Jose, CA 95110 408-293-6111

Ongoing-Opportunity To Serve: Second Harvest Food Bank

Urgent Need for Volunteers

Volunteering is a great way to make an impact against local hunger. We still have an urgent need for volunteers at our North San Jose warehouse and at distribution sites. Sign up for a shift today!

Call to action: Register to volunteer.

Ongoing-School Year-Opportunity To Serve: REACH program tutoring

Interested in tutoring REACH students for Community Service Hours?

Extended REACH is looking for experienced VCS student tutors for core subjects such as Math, Science, English, History, and World Languages.

You pick the dates you are available.
Tutoring begins on August 22, 2023 and runs all year long.
Extended REACH is…

Every Monday and Wednesday
From 2:30-4:00 pm and 4:30 to 6:00 pm

In-room: E206
VCS will allow you to have more than 5 hours of VCS service hours for ER tutoring.
Email reach@vcs.net for more information

Ongoing-Opportunity To Serve Online- San Jose Public Library

Any teens ages 13 and up who are interested in being a virtual homework tutor for kids ages 5-11 can sign up for the SJPL virtual homework club -- set to begin in mid-September. Volunteers will be obligated to commit 2 hours per week to this activity.
Interested teens should email robert.miranda@sjlibrary.org for more information.
Virtual homework club information can be found at www.sjpl.org/volunteer or at www.sjpl.org/kids

Ongoing-Opportunity to find a Service Opportunity: TeensVolunteer.org

TeensVolunteer.org is a free service that connects teens with the latest volunteer opportunities in California. Through our website, nonprofit organizations can post their volunteer listings, and teens can sign up via the TeensVolunteer platform. Go to their website for more information.

Ongoing-Opportunity to Serve: Second Harvest Food Distribution at Our Lady of Refuge Church

Every Tuesday, from 3:30pm-7:00pm

Everyone should have access to healthy food. Second Harvest provides nutritious groceries and fresh produce at distribution sites throughout Santa Clara and San Mateo counties. These sites are volunteer-run and rely on committed, dedicated volunteers who can support the effort on an ongoing basis. We invite you to join us in providing a warm and welcoming environment for our clients.

Activities could include assisting with set up, unloading and moving food boxes from pallets, loading boxes into the cars of our clients, and site clean up. This volunteer activity does require some heavy lifting (15-30 lbs.) and regular movement. Volunteers must be wiling and able to work with people of different backgrounds and nationalities, exhibit compassion and sensitivity, maintain strict confidentiality of all member and volunteer information, as well as follow all guidelines and instructions provided by the site leader.

PLEASE SIGN UP TO VOLUNTEER (Please do not email back - please copy the link below and paste into your browser to register):
https://www.shfb.org/give-help/volunteer/volcalendar-general/?location=0011I00001IqttMQAR

Ongoing-Opportunity To Serve: Vive Church

Vive Church has an awesome Production and Film Studio Program that we'd love to offer to any Valley Christian students looking for volunteer opportunities and/or to get connected.
VOX GEN Film & Production (Camera Operators, Audio Assistant, Media/CG, Studio Floor Manager)
· Get hands-on professional experience at our Warehouse studio serving as part of our Production Team for our weekly Friday services. Volunteer to help extend the reach and mission at VIVE in a creative way while also getting exposure to a full professional studio experience.
· When: 2 weeks training, 2 weeks hands-on experience (4-week commitment) Fridays (4:30pm-9:30pm)
· Where: VIVE Warehouse in Palo Alto
· Email voxgen@vivechurch.org for more details
Jackie Lee
VOX GEN // Youth Pastor
(408)309-4775 | VIVECHURCH.ORG

Ongoing- Opportunities To Serve at Redemption Church

We have an event every first Friday to reach youth. It begins with service at (set up at 6:00) 7:00 PM and then “after party”: From 9-10:30 (basketball and video game tournaments, food...) and then clean up. This would be a really fun thing to start helping with (greeting, working the food cafe, helping with set up and helping with sound, lights (production) This begins May 7th

Contact: Matthew Jackson- mattj@MyRedemption.cc

Ongoing- Opportunity To Serve: Tutoring kids at CRYP We need your help!

Diversity Matters Club is working with the Cheyenne River Youth Project to provide ongoing tutoring OVER ZOOM to the Lakota kids on the Native American Cheyenne River reservation in South Dakota. We are recruiting high school students to tutor kids at the Cheyenne River Youth Project organization.
Due to the limited internet access, and time zone difference, the youth at CRYP have WiFi until 6pm PST on the weekdays only.
Want to be a tutor? Please fill out this google form. We will interview you, and match a Lakota youth for you to tutor.
Tutor qualifications:
- Have the passion to help youth.
- Able to commit 1 tutoring session ( 30-45 min) per week, and willing to prepare for it, and deliver good quality tutoring sessions each time.
- Indicate sufficient qualification of tutoring the subject of your choice.
Further assistance on how to tutor over zoom will be discussed during and after the interview.

For more information click this link.

The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Student Of The Year File

Ongoing- Opportunity To Serve: Sunday Friends

Sunday Friends empowers families to break the generational cycle of poverty by fostering positive development in children while educating and guiding parents to support their children's life success. There are many ways that students can serve virtually to help those in need.

To volunteer: https://sundayfriends.volunteerhub.com/

Ongoing- Opportunity To Serve: Sacred Heart Community Services

They are still taking volunteers at Sacred Heart Community Services during the week and 9 AM- 12 PM on Saturday's. Masks and gloves will be required. To volunteer go to the website and sign up for an introduction class.

For more information: https://sacredheartcs.org/volunteer/ 1381 S 1st St, San Jose, CA 95110

Ongoing- Opportunity to Serve at : Our City Forest

If you are interested in planting trees to help the environment, Our City Forest is a great location to serve. Their are new opportunities coming in October. Check the calendar for more information: http://www.ourcityforest.org/calendar

Ongoing- Opportunity To Serve with Notelove Inc. - Give music lessons in any instruments to youth

What: Notelove is a 501(c) certified non-profit that has given free music lessons to youth in the Bay Area since 2018. Their intention is to encourage participation in performing arts, which is often glossed over or underfunded, and their main chapter is located in the Bay Area. Volunteers will act as instructors to teach instruments of their choice to students and have the opportunity to create their own schedule with the parent. Volunteers must be 14-18 years old and have at least 2 years of experience in their chosen instrument, although you can sign up to teach more than one instrument.

How: You can apply here through this form: https://forms.gle/3d1YL2cvEAUc6C8E7
And you can check out their website for more information: https://www.notelove.org
Feel free to also reach out to marketing@notelove.org with any questions you may have!

Ongoing- Opportunity to Serve with Empowering Youth in Business (EYB)

Lead free workshops and teach classes to youth in business, entrepreneurship, or economics topics of your choice!

What: Empowering Youth in Business, otherwise known as EYB, is a student-run organization that strives to offer underprivileged youth in the United States with free business, entrepreneurship, and economics resources and opportunities. High-schoolers are welcome to become a part of our EYB team by applying as a student volunteer to help provide free virtual workshops, tutoring, curriculum, lesson plans, and competitions. Their mission is to inspire both underprivileged youth and student volunteers to share their passion for business and inspire one another to think like true businessmen and women.

How To Apply:
You can apply here through this form: https://docs.google.com/forms/u/5/d/e/1FAIpQLSdXTRaVbhrG55sfxaJsmEzVMhx-NPDABPbEf28COHH7NG0xqg/viewform?usp=sf_link

You can also check out their website for details, which also includes their FAQ: https://empoweringyouthinb.wixsite.com/empoweryouthbusiness

They are also currently hosting a pitch competition, which you can learn more about here: https://empoweringyouthinb.wixsite.com/empoweryouthbusiness/competitions

Feel free to reach out to empoweringyouthinbusiness@gmail.com if you have any other questions!

Ongoing- Opportunity to Serve: House of Hope, Calvary Church Food Pantry

Thursday and Saturday (Church Hours)

Volunteer opportunities include sorting at the food pantry on Thursdays from 3-5 pm and Saturdays, 9 AM-Noon.
To volunteer, contact Mindy Wellington at wellingtonfamily@verizon.net
To host a food drive contact Charleen Renati at charleenrenati@yahoo.com
Valley Christian Students are needed and can help by packing the groceries. We have a “sign up genius” where they can sign up for the times, days, and jobs available. Click Here

Ongoing- Opportunities To Service with Breath California

What is Breathe California? As the local lung health leader, Breathe California of the Bay Area fights lung disease in all its forms and works with its communities to promote lung health. We envision a world that promotes healthy lungs and a healthy environment.

Contact: Alison Cingolani, Community Outreach and Volunteer Coordinator

Phone 408.998.5865 Email: Alison@lungsrus.org

Ongoing- Opportunity to Serve: GCO Family Resource Center- Most Saturday's

Service Opportunity: As the cost of living rises in the Silicon Valley, 1 in 4 people are at risk of hunger, with almost 720,000 people regularly skipping meals, utilizing food banks or food stamps, borrowing money for food, or forgoing rent or bills to purchase food. GCO has opened a Family Resource Center at this complex that offers food 2 times a week; clothing; and emotional support for both the complex and local community.
Service Opportunity: On Saturday students would help us get prepared for the upcoming week by organizing and sorting items that are available.
Date/Time: Saturday's from 12-4
Location: 650 N. Jackson Ave #7
Contact Person: Jennifer Briscoe
Email: Jennifer.briscoe@gcosj.org
Phone to Call or Text: 408-425-5469

Ongoing- Opportunities to Serve: City Team

Individuals

Community Mobile Pantry Food Distributions in low-income neighborhoods (parent must remain on site)
Laundry for Men's Residential Program
Prepare Meals and Serve Homeless in San Jose Dining Hall
Sort donated food and clothing - San Jose Community Services Warehouse

Small Groups
(10-12 individuals or more with families)

Family Volunteer Together - San Jose Community Services Warehouse
Dinner Meal Service – San Jose Dining Hall
Hope Café - San Jose Dining Hall (requires 40 volunteers)

To sign up for any of these volunteer opportunities, please go to: https://cityteam.volunteerhub.com/?format=Calendar&filter=3697
For more information, please contact Sara Juran at: sjuran@cityteam.org

Ongoing- Opportunity to Serve: Loaves and Fishes: (General)

Location: ENC (Eastside Neighborhood Center)

2150 Alum Rock Ave., San Jose, CA
Volunteer shifts: Monday - Friday 3:30 – 6 PM
Total Volunteers needed: 7

Location: SDA

1066 South 2nd Street San Jose, CA
Volunteer shifts: Monday & Thursday 3:30 – 6 PM
Total Volunteers needed: 3

To sign up for these dinner events, please visit https://www.eventbrite.com/o/loaves-amp-fishes-family-kitchen-4342267581.

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Look here for upcoming service opportunities

Remember that these are not the only opportunities! Check with the agencies and churches on the approved lists for more opportunities. If you have an opportunity not on the list please email Mr. Galleher for confirmation!