For as little as 10 hours a month of your time, you could make a lasting difference in the life of a child.

Advocate volunteers watch over and advocate for abused and neglected children to make sure they do not. . . more

African-American men and women are needed to be volunteer mentors to youth in Oakland and San Francisco.

What do you do?

* Mentors share life experiences, * Help the youth make positive choices, * Go see knew places and things,. . . more

Help students with homework, assist facilitators with talks on self-esteem, substance abuse, and gang violence. Flexible day shifts available; M-F, between 3-5:30pm. To maintain a sense of continuity, we request a commitment of one semester (4 months).. . . more

Come make a difference in Children's lives. We are looking for a committed individual to volunteer in one of after school programs on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2:30pm - 4:00pm (or 6:00pm). You will be helping with homework, and running. . . more

Help youth 1-5 grade with homework. more

Raphael House is a shelter for homeless families with an outstanding program for the children living here. Volunteers work with staff as after school tutors, primarily for our elementary students, sometimes for those in junior high. When the. . . more

The Salvation Army is in need of After School Tutors. Come to one of our centers to help students with their homework during our after school programs. more

This volunteer position provides a wonderful opportunity to assist an underserved population. At the Orrick After School Program we stress the core values of the YMCA in everything we do. As a volunteer tutor, you would be carrying out the. . . more

Help elementary school children in grades 3-5 with their homework and reading. These children are eager to learn, but just need extra assistance. We have three locations in the North Central San Mateo area, and we only ask for two. . . more

The Neighborhood Emergency Response Team (NERT) training program is looking for volunteers age 55+ to complete NERT training and do disaster preparedness outreach in San Francisco. Thanks to a special grant, NERT is offering this special opportunity to contribute. . . more

We are looking for a volunteer for our monitoring program. This person would assist the Agency Relations Manager in inspecting the cooking, storage and food preparation areas of our agencies facilities. After some basic training in Food Bank. . . more

AIDS Walk San Francisco is California's largest AIDS fundraising event. On July 20, 2008 over 25,000 people of all ages and backgrounds will come together as a demonstration of unity that seeks an end to the suffering caused by HIV/AIDS.. . . more

Come volunteer and learn about the unique cultural and natural history of Alcatraz, while restoring the historic gardens of the island. Activities will include multiple debris removal projects, mulching and planting. Throughout the project, volunteers will be introduced to the. . . more

"You know, it's been said that when the night is darkest, we see the stars. And there have been some shining moments throughout this horrible AIDS epidemic. For example, last year about 450 volunteers from the Shanti Project provided 130,000. . . more

Citizen Action AmeriCorps Members: In September 2008 - August 2009, Hands On Bay Area will be hosting 2 full-time AmeriCorps members. Hands On Bay Area AmeriCorps members dedicate ten to twelve months of their lives to gaining nonprofit and career. . . more

Project SHINE Assistant Coordinator AmeriCorps VISTA City College of San Francisco

Become an AmeriCorps VISTA member with Project SHINE at City College of San Francisco beginning August 2008. This is a great opportunity for those interested in immigrant issues, education, culture and. . . more

Position length is for 1 volunteer from 8/18/2008-8/18/2009. Leverage the expertise of local community groups, office staff, and volunteers to increase efficiency and self-sufficiency of programs -Support the employment program by managing the procurement, storage, and distribution of in-kind. . . more

There are a variety of volunteer opportunities available here on Angel Island. Everything from leading tours of historical sites to nature walks on the largest island in San Francisco Bay. Such activities as baking, gardening, cannoneering, office administration,. . . more

Opportunity to work with marine mammals helping in the rehabilitation of these sick and injured animals and release back into their ocean environment. Volunteers are asked to commit one day or evening shift per week working as a team. . . more

Animal care crews assist with pen cleaning, laundry, dishes, weighing the animals, maintaining animal charts, preparing feeds, assisting with medical procedures and feeding. Commitment is for a minimum of six months (exceptions do apply), one day or night a week. . . more