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February 2020 - Silicon Valley |
1st Saturday at Veggielution
Veggielution
Date/Time: Saturday, February 1, 10am - 3pm
Location: Emma Prusch Farm Park, 647 South King Road, San Jose
Ages: All ages are welcome to join 1st Saturday activities. Volunteers under the age of 13 and family groups are welcome to explore the Youth Garden from 10am - 12:30pm. Volunteers 13-18 years old can help as farming volunteers and must be accompanied by an adult.
Time Commitment: Varies, depending on activities
On 1st Saturdays at Veggielution the diversity of the community comes to life. Whether through exploration of the Youth Garden, morning stretching during Yoga Class, or the sights and sounds of the kitchen during Veggielution Cocina, the farm instills a strong sense of connection among participants from many different backgrounds. Over 100 community members of all ages flow seamlessly between activities; planting in the fields, joining free art activities and making new friends along the way. Throughout the day, local residents can shop at the Farm Stand for fresh, organic produce grown onsite and harvested by volunteer community farmers. Please check out the
1st Saturday website for more details on this monthly event activities schedule. You are welcome to just come and enjoy the day's festivities with your family or sign up to volunteer on the farm from 10 - 12:30pm.
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Alum Rock Party & Trail Crew
San Jose Parks & Rec
Date/Time: Saturday, February 8:
- Check in - 8:45am
- Volunteer - 9am - 1pm
Location: Alum Rock Park, 15350 Penitencia Creek Road, San Jose. Please plan on arriving at the Penitencia Creek entrance by 8:45am. Then follow the "Volunteer Event" signs to the parking lot. The park is very large and has very limited cell phone reception.
Ages: Volunteers under the age of 14 must be accompanied by an adult. Volunteers of any age accepted as long as they can perform required duties on their own.
Time Commitment: Four hours
Like to hike? Then volunteer to improve the trails! Foot traffic wears down the tread, bushes and wildflowers grow over the trail and rain/fire/wind have their own effects. Help is needed to maintain a safe trail. All tools and supplies are provided. Bring your own filled water bottle, or 2! A hat and sunscreen are recommended. After your inspiring volunteer experience, you will end up feeling refreshed, rejuvenated and ready to hike even more!
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Loaves and Fishes Family Kitchen
Date/Time: Monday through Friday, 3:45 - 6pm. Click
here for available dates.
Location: Goodwill Industries of Silicon Valley, 1080 North 7th Street, San Jose
Ages: Families with children age 10 and older are welcome to volunteer. Volunteers age 10 - 13 must have adult supervision.
Time Commitment: Shifts are two and one quarter hours
The mission of Loaves & Fishes is to provide hot nutritious meals that are prepared, delivered and served to low-income families and disadvantaged individuals with a special concern for children, seniors, veterans, students, disabled individuals, and the homeless. We invite you to join us in our service to the community. Volunteers are needed to help prep food, serve our guests, and help clean up. Your time and service are invaluable to the work we do and the people we serve. We are fortunate at Loaves & Fishes Family Kitchen to have many wonderful, dedicated volunteers. Without you, we wouldn't be able to do what we do.
Contact:
Registration is available online. If you need to cancel, please give us at least three business days before your scheduled service, either on Eventbrite, or call 408.922.9085, or volunteer@loavesfishes.org
https://loavesandfishes.org
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Grocery Bag Helpers Needed!
Loaves and Fishes Family Kitchen
Date/Time: Wednesday, February 19, 9am - 12:30pm
Location: St. Maria Goretti Church, 2980 Senter Rd., San Jose
Ages: Families with children age 10 and older are welcome to volunteer. Volunteers under the age of 14 need to have parental supervision.
Time Commitment: Three and one-half hours
We partner with Second Harvest Food Bank to distribute 120 lb. of groceries to 180 low-income families. Volunteers are needed to help unpack, sort, bag and distribute the groceries to the families.
Contact:
Registration is available online. First Time Volunteers: You must click and submit the online Volunteer Agreement form located at the bottom of the email confirmation after you register! For questions, contact 408.922.9085, or email volunteer@loavesfishes.org
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Volunteer under the Redwood Trees!
Grassroots Ecology
Date/Time: Saturday, February 1, 9am - noon
Location: Redwood Grove Nature Preserve, 482 University Ave, Los Altos. Park on University Avenue and walk down the driveway into the Preserve; there is no parking available in Redwood Grove. We will meet by the cottage and the kiosk at the base of the driveway in the preserve.
Ages: Families with children of all ages are welcome. There will be activities for all ages. Volunteers under 13 need to have their parents fill out the waiver ahead of time and accompany their youth at the event.
Time Commitment: Three hours
Join your fellow community members on the first Saturday of every month to restore Adobe Creek's banks and Redwood Grove's native habitat. Depending on weather, we will be weeding, mulching, staking willows, and installing native plants.
Prepare for Working Outdoors:
- Water bottle
- Long pants, long sleeves recommended
- Sturdy closed-toe shoes that can get dirty
- Hat/sunscreen or rain gear/boots
- Plan for potential exposure to sun, poison oak, ticks
- Gloves, tools, and light snacks will be provided.
Contact:
Registration is available online. Cancellations? Questions? Email emilys@grassrootsecology.org. All participants must register and approve the online waiver through the registration page. Youth under 18 must have their legal guardian approve the waiver on their behalf.
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Dune's Beach Trail Cleanup
Sea Hugger
Date/Time: Saturday, February 8, 10am - noon
Location: Dunes Beach, Half Moon Bay
Ages: All ages are welcome to participate with adult supervision as long as you think your child can actively participate with cleanup activities.
Time Commitment: Two hours
Are you a sea hugger? Then join us at Dune's Beach in Half Moon Bay for a beach cleanup! Meet at the south end of the Dune's Beach parking lot at the end of Young Avenue and look for the Sea Hugger check in table. We will be cleaning the beach, trail, and parking lot areas. Please bring your own bucket and reusable gloves- we will provide extra gloves and buckets while supplies last. Sea Hugger focuses on microplastic and has a Nurdle Trommel cleaning device that makes our beach cleanups fun, different and educational.
Contact:
For questions or to sign up to volunteer, contact the volunteer coordinator, Shell Cleave, shell@seahugger.org
http://www.SeaHugger.org
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Weed Warriors at Arastradero Preserve
Grassroots Ecology
Date/Time: Wednesday, February 19, 9 - 11:30am
Location: Pearson-Arastradero Preserve, 1530 Arastradero Road, Palo Alto
Ages: Families with children of all ages are welcome to participate.
Volunteers age 12 & under require an accompanying adult.
Time Commitment: Two and one-half hours
Volunteers should expect to hike through the scenic rolling hills of Arastradero, remove invasive plant species throughout grassland and oak woodland ecosystems, and help maintain restoration zones by mulching, trimming, watering, weeding, etc. Wednesday Weed Warriors are typically a small-group meetup, and tasks are often slower-paced and more detailed. Participants will have the opportunity to work closely with project staff, observe flora and fauna, and reflect on the beauty of nature in a serene environment.
Contact:
Registration is available online. For questions contact melisa@grassrootsecology.org. All participants must register & approve the online waiver through the registration page. Youth under 18 must have their legal guardian approve the waiver on their behalf.
https://www.grassrootsecology.org
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Create Your Own Cleanup Group in San Mateo!
City of San Mateo
Date/Time: Flexible
Location: The streets of San Mateo
Ages: All ages can participate with proper adult supervision.
Time Commitment: Varies
Team Up to Clean Up is a program meant to bring San Mateo residents and neighborhoods together in a joint effort to eliminate litter in our streets, storm drains, parks and waterways. Litter is not only unsightly, but also unsafe and harmful to our natural environment. You can help by starting your own "Team Up to Clean Up" Group! Connect with friends and neighbors who want to keep our city litter-free. City staff will first meet with you to explore the possibilities of working together to keep our communities clean and safe. We will support your project by providing your team with safety gloves & vests, cleanup bags, cleaning supplies, and arrange for the free pickup of all the trash at the end of your event. Volunteers receive safety instructions and sign an Annual Waiver of Liability. Community Service reports are available for students who participate. Learn more here.
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Sign Hill Stewards
Date/Time: Saturday, February 15, 9am - noon
Location: Sign Hill Park, 996 Ridgeview Court, South San Francisco
Ages: Families with children age 8 and older are welcome to participate. Youth under the age of 15 must be accompanied by an adult.
Time Commitment: Three hours
Many rare plant and animal species live on Sign Hill's native grasslands, including the endangered mission blue butterfly. Help us conserve and restore their habitat by removing invasive plants and planting native plants! Sign Hill Stewards will do important work while also learning more about the wildlife in their backyard. To prepare for working outdoors, please bring a water bottle, sturdy shoes, long pants and sleeves, and a hat/sunscreen. Volunteers should expect some hiking on steep terrain. Training, tools, and light snacks will be provided.
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