Opportunity to Serve: BEI, Emergency Kit Packing, Wednesday, April 22

Opportunity to Serve: Emergency Kit Packing for Domestic Violence Shelter Students are invited to join the Chick-fil-A Leader Academy and six other Bay Area schools to support children in need. We will be packing emergency kits for a domestic violence shelter in San Francisco using $1,750 in supplies raised by our community.

            •           Location: Palo Alto High School (Transportation provided by the school)

            •           Time: 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm (Students will be excused from their 4A class for travel)

            •           Service Hours: 2 hours (Agency: Valley Christian BEI)

            •           Who: All students are invited to participate!

Please sign up via this Google Form to reserve your spot and confirm transportation: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd-FcC5URW6vu3iv7-kTSyripgViM1C668yLE1W5hC3fRyeaQ/viewform?usp=publish-editor 

 When logging hours put the following in Mobile Serve:

Agency: Valley Christian BEI

Description: Describe the work you did

Verifier: Mrs. Meyer, mmeyer@vcs.net

 Please contact sarah.suh@warriorlife.net or annika.schwarte@warriorlife.net if you have any questions

Opportunity To Serve: Family Community Church

Every Sunday and every Wednesday.

 Job 1 - Face Painters

What: Paint fun designs on kids faces!

When: Every second Sunday of the month [from 10:30am-12:30pm]

Who to contact: Pastor Rebecca Morrison

How: Email rmorrison@familycommunity.church

Where: 478 Piercy Rd. San Jose, CA 95138

More: We will provide the materials! Just come, set up, and have fun!

Job 2: Kidz Summer Camp [VBS] Prep/Leader

What: Help prep for Kidz Summer Camp and/or be a leader at camp!

When: 1-2 a week in early June for prep. 10am-2pm.

Camp week: June 22nd-26th 8:30am-1:30pm M-F.

Who to contact: Pastor Rebecca/CM Team

How: Email children@familycommunity.church 

Where: 478 Piercy Rd. San Jose, CA 95123

More: This is a great way to get lots of hours completed!

Job 3: Children’s Ministry Worship Team!

What: Do you sing, or play an instrument? Join our worship team!

When: Every Sunday from 8:30-10:30am [Year-around]

Who to contact: Pastor Rebecca

How: Email rmorrison@familycommunity.church

Where: 478 Piercy Rd. San Jose, CA 95123

Great American Litter Pick-Up two site located at:  City of San Jose Parks and Recreation

Samuel E. Stype Elementary - 5000 Lyng Dr, San Jose, CA 95111

Event Details:
Date: Saturday, April 18th, 2026
Time: 9 AM – 11:00 AM

or

181 E Santa Clara St, San Jose, CA 95112, right outside of Starbucks.

Event Details:
Date: Saturday, April 18th, 2026
Time: 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM

Volunteers can receive up to 3 volunteer hours for their participation.  To Sign up click here

To ensure a safe and comfortable experience, please remember to come prepared with the following:

• Long sleeve shirt
• Closed-toe shoes
• A hat
• Sunscreen
• Plenty of water

We truly appreciate your time and effort in helping keep our community clean and beautiful. We look forward to seeing you there!

 Agency on the Approved List:  The City of San José | Department of Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services

Opportunity To Serve: Family Community Church (Before the late work deadline)

• Ladies Tea Event
• Family Community Church
• 478 Piercy Rd.
• San Jose, CA 95138

Friday May 8

FRIDAY FOOD PREP

4:00-9:00

15 Volunteers

Working in the kitchen baking, preparing food

Pizza Provided

Saturday May 9

LADIES TEA EVENT

9:00-2:30pm

15 volunteers

Lunch provided or you may bring your own

DRESS CODE: Black pants & white shirt, closed toe shoes, no sliders or flip flop sandals.  NO SWEATS  

 To sign up email Yvonne Jasso:  

yrgjasso@gmail.com

408-398-7683

You will receive a Volunteer Registration form link and a Children's Ministry Consent Form that must be signed by your parent or guardian.

Opportunity To Serve at Central Christian:

Every Sunday

8:30am-12:30pm We’d love your help every Sunday! There are plenty of ways to serve, from supporting kids ministry, helping reset the worship center, prepping curriculum, or getting things ready for upcoming events. If you’re interested in jumping in and making a difference, email Taylor at taylor@centralsj.org to get started!

Taylor Corral

Family Ministry Coordinator

centralsj.org

Opportunity to Serve: Oak Ridge Elementary School's Color Run- April 24th

On Friday, April 24th, Oak Ridge Elementary School will be having a Color Run with a carnival on campus and would love to have students come volunteer at various food and game booths. The carnival will be from 3:15-5:15 pm. There are also volunteer spots for set up and clean up before and after. 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/DeKgdOH.  Please contact Angela Sah at achang137@gmail.com if you have any questions. Thank you!

Opportunity To Serve- Nikkei Matsuri Foundation

Join the Japanese Student Union for a fun volunteer opportunity at the Nikkei Matsuri Spring Festival in San Jose Japantown on Sunday, April 26th from 7:30 am to 8:30 pm! Help keep the festival grounds clean, assist with booth setup and deconstruction, and more, while soaking in the beauty of Japanese crafts, food, and culture.

Plus, earn 3-13 nonprofit service hours depending on how many shifts you sign up for!

To volunteer, just click the sign-up sheet and pick a time slot. Detailed instructions on what to do, where to go, and who to contact will be provided. Volunteers should meet at Jackson St & N 5th St, San Jose, CA 95112, and arrive 15 minutes early to check in at the information booth.

Wear comfy, closed-toed shoes, a hat, and sunscreen, and get ready for a day of fun and service! For any questions, reach out to the Japanese Student Union email: vchsjapaneseclub@gmail.com.

After the event, add Lesly Yamatake (lesly@nikkeimatsuri.org) to verify your hours. Let’s make this festival awesome together!

Summer Service: Trinity Presbyterian Church VBS Program

Trinity VBS 2026: 20-24 July 2026

Volunteer time: 9 am - 12:15 pm

 Address: 3151 Union Ave., San Jose, 95124

Contact person: Grace Setiowati (669)245-5125, grace@sjtrinity.org

Here is the link to the volunteer registration form: https://forms.gle/3wzwTSA9GGzWrEz3A

Opportunity To Serve with YUPP: Youth Utilizing Power and Praise

Youth Utilizing Power & Praise Organization (YUPP ORG) offers meaningful volunteer opportunities for high school students to earn verified community service hours while developing leadership, teaching, and creative skills through arts education and community outreach.

 Special Events & Community Outreach (Grades 9–12)

High school students in grades 9–12 may volunteer at YUPP special events, summer camps, and community programs. Volunteers assist with event coordination, student support, registration, and outreach initiatives. Students may also participate in arts-based community service opportunities, using music, theatre, and creative expression to serve local audiences and inspire younger youth.

 Teacher Assistant Leadership Track (Grades 11–12 Only)

Juniors and seniors (grades 11–12) may serve as Teacher Assistants during arts classes and summer camps in Santa Clara and San Jose. Teacher Assistants work directly alongside instructors to help guide students ages 6–16, support classroom instruction, assist with activities, and mentor younger participants. This role provides valuable hands-on experience for students interested in education, leadership, performing arts, or youth development.

 Volunteer Benefits:

• Verified community service hours
• Leadership and mentorship experience
• Hands-on teaching and classroom support opportunities (Grades 11–12)
• Participation in community arts outreach and service events
• Opportunities to build confidence, responsibility, and professional skills
• Eligibility for letters of recommendation based on commitment and performance

 Locations: Santa Clara and San Jose

Eligibility:

• Special Events & Community Outreach: Grades 9–12
• Teacher Assistants: Grades 11–12

 Students who are dependable, responsible, and passionate about serving their community through leadership and the arts are encouraged to apply.

 Here are the links:

Arts Instructor assistants

Performing Arts and Basketball Camp volunteers

Opportunity To Serve at Palo Alto Art Center- Summer Opportunities 2026

The PAACF has ability to support provide volunteer hours (details below).  I don’t believe we have any student volunteers who attend VCS.

 If students are interested in volunteering during the summer, we have teen Counselors in Training (CITs) who assist in our summer camps. (our interns are college students and are paid and work the entire summer).

CITs sign up for a week of volunteering in a morning or afternoon camp. The program is extremely popular so we are only able to offer 1 shift per teen. It adds up to about 16-20 hours of service. The camps are ½ day and there is an option to volunteer for an extra hour during the lunch break to help manage the campers.

Registration opens on Feb 5 for Palo Alto residents and on Feb 12 for everyone here: https://ca-paloalto.civicrec.com/CA/palo-alto-ca/catalog?filter=c2VhcmNoPTMzMTQxMDg=

Older teens who have experience working with kids may be interested in being a Lead CIT: https://ca-paloalto.civicrec.com/CA/palo-alto-ca/catalog?filter=c2VhcmNoPTMzMTQxMDk=

 During the registration process the teen will indicate the weeks that they are available, and then Iwill  schedule them on a first-come, first serve basis based on their availability.

Summer Program: Volunteer with PALS
What is PALS:

PALS Programs mission is to create inclusive camp experiences for people with and without Down syndrome. Our volunteer-led programs change attitudes, transform lives, and inspire a world of belonging.

Our programs bring together individuals with and without Down syndrome in a signature 1-to-1 pairing model, fostering lifelong friendships and creating unforgettable experiences. Thanks to your partnership, we can continue building these inclusive communities! 

Here are the dates and locations for Summer 2026:

• PALS Atlantic City 1 (21+) — July 15–19 at Stockton University
• PALS Atlantic City 2 (21+) — July 29–August 2 at Stockton University
• PALS Baltimore — July 19–25 at Towson University
• PALS Boston — July 5–11 at Stonehill College
• PALS Chicago — July 26–August 1 at Elmhurst University
• PALS Cleveland — July 5–11 at John Carroll University
• PALS DC (21+) — July 1–5 at Georgetown University
• PALS Los Angeles — June 28–July 4 at The University of La Verne
• PALS New Jersey — June 21–27 at The College of New Jersey
• PALS Philadelphia — July 19–25 at St. Joseph’s University
• PALS New York (18+) — June 14–20 at Fordham University
• PALS San Francisco — August 2–8 at Santa Clara University
• PALS San Francisco (21+) — August 5–9 at Santa Clara University

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

Opportunities to serve at Awakening Church

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

Volunteer with Central Christian Church San Martin!

We’re launching a new church campus in San Martin, California, and we’d love your help! Join us every Sunday from 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM and be part of building something new.

As a volunteer, you can:

• Help reset and organize spaces
• Assist with check-in for attendees
• Serve in our café
• Support other areas as needed

No experience is required—just bring a willing heart!

Email michael@centralsj.org to get started and be part of this exciting new chapter!

Opportunity To Serve: EDEN Church- Many Opportunities

EDEN Teams Overview: Community Service Hours Opportunities- EDEN has several teams that provide opportunities to serve others while making a positive impact in the church community:

EDEN Teams Overview: Community Service Hours Opportunities

EDEN has several teams that provide opportunities to serve others while making a positive impact in the church community:

Click Here for more details: HERE

• EDEN KIDS - Sunday School
• TECH TEAM
• HOST TEAM
• EDEN YOUTH

GET INVOLVED:

Reach out to Elena Aizawa at eaizawa@eden.church to get connected with your team coordinator and sign up for your community service hours.

Opportunity To Serve: Echo Church- This Sunday

I’m excited to share another opportunity for Valley Christian students to serve with us at Echo.Church! This Sunday, August 24th, we’re inviting students to shadow our Guest Experience Team. It’s a great way to see what serving looks like and, if they’d like, start earning their community service hours.

We have serving opportunities at the following times: 8:30 AM, 10:00 AM, 11:30 AM, 4:00 PM, and 5:30 PM.

Students can sign up to shadow this Sunday or reserve a spot for upcoming Sundays by filling out this form: Sign Up Here

Opportunity To Serve at Family Community Church

• Help is needed every Wednesday from September 17th 2025,- May 2026.
• 6-8:30pm each week.
• Children's Ministries *entrance by the playground

 Address:  478 Piercy Rd San Jose 95138

You will be helping with Kinders - 6th graders.
Volunteer tasks will include helping kids with memorizing scripture, participating in small groups, playing games and connecting with kids. Keeping kids safe. Training available.

 
Contact: Rebecca Morrison

Email: rmorrison@familycommunity.church
Phone: (408) 365-0313

ONGOING Opportunity To Serve At Rohi Church (Church Hours)

• 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

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

Opportunity To Serve: Rohi Church (Local Church Hours)

• Greeting
• Children’s Department
• Audio/Visual/Production
• Special Events – as they come up

 Please contact Deacon Tanya @ tanya@rohi.org for more information.

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 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

VCHS Opportunity To Serve: The Point Church, San Jose

Opportunity To Serve at Lincoln Glen Church!!

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. 

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.

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.

Read more about the heritage orchard and past 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 

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

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) 

Opportunity to Serve: Hope Hanger Food Pantry

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)

Opportunity To Serve: San Jose Library

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

Ongoing-Opportunity To Serve at FCC Church

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

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!

Ongoing- Opportunity To Serve: Edenville Branch Library

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

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.

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.

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

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  

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

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

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

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

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

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