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June 2018 - Silicon Valley
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Shoes For Life
Step30 International Ministries with Forgotten People Connections
Date/Time: Drop off any Saturday in June between 1 and 5pm
Location: 1849 Little Orchard St., San José
Ninety-five percent of children who live by the border of Kenya and Uganda do not own shoes. They are infected by fleas and parasites as a result. Giving them shoes is an effective way of preventing infections. Bay Area volunteers are collecting 30,000 shoes to send to the children in the fall. Thank you for joining the movement with us as your generous donations will help them take a step closer to a brighter future. Please see the
Program Flyer for donation guidelines.
Ages: Everyone is welcome to participate
Time Commitment: Varies
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Anti-Graffiti and Anti-Litter Program
San José Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services
Date/Time: Supplies can be picked up Monday - Thursday, 8am - 3pm, and Friday, 8am - noon.
Location: San José Parks - varies by need
The Anti-Graffiti Program recruits new volunteers to assist with graffiti abatement. We provide possible clean up locations or you can adopt your own neighborhood. The Anti-Graffiti Kit contains safety gear, chemical gloves, safety glasses, and 8 oz bottle of solvent, sponge, and rags. Volunteers must call for an appointment to pick up supplies.
Time Commitment: Varies
Contact:
Dustin Gordon, [email protected], 408.595.3483. For more information please call the Anti-Graffiti Program Office at 408.975.7233.
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City of San José Adopt-a-Park Program
San José Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services
Date/Time: Volunteers are welcome at the park when it is open: 8am to one-half hour after sunset
Location: Click on the
Adopt-A-Park Map to find available parks.
Adopt a Park volunteers are needed to help with many different landscaping and maintenance tasks. We provide the tools and the volunteers can go out and help spruce up the park when it is convenient for them. Plus, it's a great way for everyone to socialize and get a bit of fresh air and sunshine, all while making a difference, close to home and where the children play!
Time Commitment: This is an ongoing commitment, for one year. It's a great opportunity for families to contribute eight hours of service to their local park each month.
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Sunday in the Park Volunteer Days
San Jose Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services
Date/Time: Sundays in June, 10am - 12:30pm
Location(s):
- June 3, Cahill Park, W. San Fernando St., San José
- June 10, Cimarron Park, Pelleas Ln., San José
- June 17, Wallenberg Park, Curtner & Cottle Ave., San José
- June 24, Saratoga Creek Park, Hoyet Dr., San José
Volunteer help is vital to enhancing the work of park staff. Sunday in the Park Volunteer Days are a great way for families to socialize and get a bit of fresh air and sunshine, all while making a difference in your local park! All tools are provided.
Time Commitment: Two and one-half hours
Contact:
Mollie Tobias, City of San José Program Manager, 408.535.3588, [email protected]. No pre-registration is needed.
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Park Beautification Days
Santa Clara County Parks
Date/Time(s):
- Friday, June 1, 9am - 1pm
- Saturday, June 2, 9am - noon
- Saturday, June 16, 9am - noon
- Friday, June 29, 9am - 1pm
- Saturday, June 30, 9am - noon
Location(s):
- June 1: Stevens Creek, 11401 Stevens Canyon Rd. Cupertino, Meet in the Chestnut Parking Lot.
- June 2: Santa Teresa, 260 Bernal Rd. San José, Meet at the Pueblo Area.
- June 16: Bowhunters Park Beautification:11401 Stevens Canyon Rd Cupertino, CA 95014, Meet at the Archery Range lot.
- June 29: Sanborn, 11401 Stevens Canyon Rd. Cupertino, Meet in the Ohlone Parking lot near the kiosk at the park entrance.
- June 30: Mount Madonna Deer Pen, Mount Madonna County Park 7850 Pole Line Road Watsonville, Meet at the Ranger Station.
California native plants play an important role in the health of our parks. This is the opportunity for you if you are looking to get outside and connect with the outdoors right in your backyard! Volunteers are needed to work together to remove non-native and invasive plants.
Ages: Due to youth protection laws kids under the age of 13 cannot create an account without a parent's permission. Children 13 and under are welcome to accompany a registered adult at the Park Beautification Days.
Time Commitment: Three to four hours
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Beach Cleanups
Save Our Shores
Location(s): Possible locations include Davenport Main Beach, Cowell Beach, Del Monte Beach and Asilomar State Beach
Annually, Save Our Shores holds more than 200 cleanups and recruits around 10,000 dedicated citizens to volunteer. Together, we keep over 15 tons of trash out of the Monterey Bay each year! Volunteers are needed to help with the following:
Hands-On Conservation: Beach cleanups are a great and easy way to get involved in the preservation of our Sanctuary. By removing trash and debris from our beaches, we're helping foster a healthy and thriving Monterey Bay.
Data Collection: At our cleanups we record data on the kinds and amounts of trash and debris collected. We use this information to help influence policy and increase awareness of how humans impact the environment.
Ages: All ages welcome. Minors under 18 should be accompanied by an adult and must have a guardian sign a waiver.
Waivers can be signed ahead of time
Time Commitment: Varies, depending on event
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Palo Alto World Music Day - 10th Anniversary
City of Palo Alto and Palo Alto World Music Day
Date/Time: Sunday, June 17. Three shifts are available: 2:30- 4:30pm, 4:15 - 6pm, or 5:45- 7:45pm
Location: University Ave. in Downtown Palo Alto, between Webster and High St., and King Plaza (City Hall)
Palo Alto World Music Day is a music festival that takes places every year on Father's Day. All performances are free and open to the public. Fifty professional and amateur musical groups will perform a variety of genres on street corners and plazas: jazz, blues, classical, pop, rock, Klezmer, Greek, Balkan, Indian, World Music, choral, performing arts and more. This is a fun and unique family event not to be missed! Volunteer opportunities include:
- Program distribution & musician coordination assistance
- Volunteer check in & coordination
- Videographers & photographers
- Flyer distribution
Ages: All ages are welcome to volunteer; ages 16 and under must have an adult present.
Time Commitment: Shifts vary between one and one-half hours and five hours. Feel free to sign up for one or more shifts if you are interested.
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Veggielution's Youth Garden
Veggielution
Date/Time: Every Saturday 10am - 12:30pm
Location: 647 S. King Road, San José; located in the back of Emma Prusch Park
Come join the Veggielution team for weekly Youth Garden Activities. Every Saturday the whole family can enjoy gardening, crafting, and learning together in the Youth Garden. Participating in our Youth Garden activities is a great way to spend time with your children while exploring the garden, learning about the exciting processes of the natural world - not to mention making new friends. This is a unique opportunity to get your hands dirty and become better stewards of the environment as a family. Veggielution volunteer activities encourage exploration and play-based learning for the whole family.
Ages: Families with children ages three and up are welcome to volunteer. Families visiting the Youth Garden should have a 2:1 child to adult ratio for ages 3-6, and a 3:1 ratio for ages 7 and up. All parents or guardians must fill out a
liability waiver for themselves and for each child accompanying them. Feel free to print and fill out the liability waiver ahead of time, or fill out the waiver when you sign-in at the Youth Garden.
Time Commitment: Two and one-half hours
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Dinner is Served Program
JW House
Date/Time: Check the
calendar for upcoming available dates
Location: 3850 Homestead Road, Santa Clara
JW House provides a warm, comfortable "home away from home" for families facing medical crises. Families and individuals from area hospitals are welcomed into the JW House family for rest and self-care during the day or overnight while their loved one is in the hospital. Dinner is Served is one of the most popular volunteer opportunities at JW House. After a long day at the hospital, our guests look forward to coming "home" to find that someone has planned, purchased the ingredients, and prepared --- a delicious meal just for them. Groups who participate in Dinner is Served soon discover that their efforts go far beyond simply supplying a dinner. As families gather for dinner, a warm sense of community exists. It is a place where families can relax with one another and check in on how another's loved one is doing.
Ages: All ages are welcome to volunteer. Minors need to be supervised by an adult. Groups, businesses and individual families are ALL welcome to participate.
Time Commitment: Two and one-half to three hours
Contact:
Laura Delgado, [email protected], 408.246.2224. The sign-up calendar shows available dates in RED - please click on a red date, then on "Click here to submit your information." Please complete the form to request that date. Someone from our office will contact you soon to confirm the date you requested.
www.jwhouse.org
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Make Friends and Help Out at the Alzheimer's Activity Center
Respite and Research for Alzheimer's Disease
Date/Time: Monday through Friday from 7:30am to 6pm and Saturday from 9am to 5pm. We offer flexible scheduling throughout the week based on your needs and other commitments.
Location: 2380 Enborg Ln., San José
The mission of the Alzheimer's Activity Center is to enrich the lives of people affected by Alzheimer's and related conditions by providing safe, nurturing, intergenerational services and support. The Rosa Elena Childcare Center, a program of Respite and Research for Alzheimer's Disease, brings an intergenerational component to their programs. The Center provides ongoing volunteer opportunities on both weekdays and weekends. Volunteers at the Center work directly with clients, engaging in fun activities, games, crafts, and meaningful conversations. Volunteers must fulfill the following requirements prior to their first placement:
- Provide documentation of a negative TB test taken within the last year.
- Fill out a Volunteer Application packet.
- Obtain a parental signature (if under the age of eighteen) or, if under the age of 15, be accompanied by an adult.
- Attend a one-hour orientation at the Alzheimer's Activity Center. There are no set dates for the orientations; contact the organization to find a date and time that works with your schedule.
Ages: Minimum age is 11 years old and anyone below the age of 15 needs to be accompanied by an adult. Both the children and their parents will need to attend the orientation, which can be done on the day of their first scheduled placement.
Time Commitment: Varies
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Help Out at the Alzheimer's Activity Center - Sunday Programs
Respite and Research for Alzheimer's Disease
Date/Time: Sunday, June 3. A variety of shifts are available between 9am - 5pm.
Location: 2380 Enborg Ln.,San José
The mission of Alzheimer's Activity Center is to enrich the lives of people affected by Alzheimer's and related conditions by providing safe, nurturing, intergenerational services and support. The Rosa Elena Childcare Center, also a program of Respite and Research for Alzheimer's Disease, brings the intergenerational component to the programs. Sunday volunteers provide support to the organization when clients are not on site. Volunteers must fulfill the following requirements prior to their first shift:
- Fill out a Volunteer Application packet
- Obtain a parental signature (if under the age of eighteen) or, if under the age of 15, be accompanied by an adult
Sunday volunteers assist with supportive services such as organizing, touch-up painting, gardening, general cleaning, various office projects, and filing. There is no client interaction on Sundays, as the Center is closed to the public. Volunteer attire should be casual and closed toe shoes should be worn.
Ages: Minimum age is 11 years old. Volunteers younger than age of 15 need to be accompanied by an adult.
Time Commitment: Shifts must be a minimum of two hours in length. A lunch and/or break(s) must be taken for shifts that are four hours or longer.
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Help Feed the Hungry
Ecumenical Hunger Program (EHP Cares)
Date/Time(s):
- Monday - Friday, 9:30am - 12:30pm and 1:30 - 4:30pm
- Wednesdays, 9:30am - 12:30pm and 1:30 - 5:30pm
- Third Saturday of every month 11am - 1pm
Location: Ecumenical Hunger Program, 2411 Pulgas Avenue, East Palo Alto
EHP Cares provides emergency food, clothing, household essentials, support programs, and referral services for families in need. Volunteers are needed to help sort and prepare food for emergency food boxes, help sort and hang gently used clothing and other items in our Community Closet warehouse. We also need help with computer input, phone calls, gardening, and special projects.
Ages: Ages six and older are welcome with an adult present. Teens can volunteer with parental consent. NOTE: Please email your volunteer request OR call to schedule volunteer dates and times.
Time Commitment: Three to four-hour shifts. Volunteers may work full or partial shifts as needed.
Contact:
Volunteer Coordinator, 650.323.7781, Ext. 3000. Send volunteer requests to: [email protected]
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Make this a Summer of Kindness with DGT's Summer Bucket List
Doing Good Together
Date/Time: All summer long
Location: Your home or community
Print and post one or both of DGT's two innovative
Summer of Kindness bucket lists. These creative kindness projects will keep your family making big-hearted memories all summer long.
Ages: Preschool to teen
Time Commitment: 15 minutes to 1 hour per week depending upon the activities you choose to complete.
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When calling to volunteer for any of the opportunities listed above, please let the coordinator know you found it through this listing. You are encouraged to ask any questions you may have of the sponsoring organization before committing to a project.
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