Summer Opportunities
Students are encouraged to arrange volunteer projects during the summer, as service projects tend to be more focused and can therefore be more rewarding. Many of the organizations listed in the Project Search offer volunteer internships throughout the summer, but if students are looking for something different, they may explore the possibilities below.
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Organization Location Project Description Commitment level Contact San Francisco Park & Rec Dept. Varies Help keep the city clean and green on a designated work day or thorugh the youth stewardship program. Varies by program Kristin Bowman
kristin.bowman@sfglov.org
(415) 753-7265
www.parks.sfgov.orgAIDS Memorial Grove Golden Gate Park Help at a workday (every 3rd Saturday of every month). Jobs include weeding, planting, raking, and general cleanup. 8:45 am - 1 pm. Volunteers are asked to register in advance. Drop-in Wendi Deetz
(415) 750-8346
wdeetz@aidsmemorial.org
www.aidsmemorial.orgFriends of the Urban Forest Varies Help plant more trees in San Francisco by participating in a tree planting. Saturdays (9 am to 12 pm) followed by a free lunch. Volunteers are asked to register in advance Drop-in (415) 561-5890
www.fuf.netSave the Bay Palo Alto and Oakland Help restore natural habitats through seed collection, replanting, non-native species removal, and tending to new plants. Various Saturdays. (9 am - 12 pm) Check Calendar for events. Drop-in Jocelyn Gretz
jgretz@savethebay.org
(510) 452-9261 ext 109
www.savethebay.orgGolden Gate National Park Conservancy Varies Volunteers help restore natural habitats, gardens, and maintain trails through a variety of programs in Marin, San Francisco, and San mateo counties. Programs include: Trail Crew, Crissy Field cleanups, Fort Mason Gardeners, Site Stewardship, Nurseries, Fort Baker, Presidio Plant Patrol Varies (415) 477-2757
www.parkconservancy.orgPresidio Trust Varies Volunteers can choose to participate in any of the following programs:
Presidio Native Plant Nursery
Park Stewards
Quail Habitat ProjectVaries Plant Nursery:
(415) 561-4830
Park Stewards:
(415) 561-4449
www.presidio.govBotanical Garden Golden Gate Park Volunteers can help maintain the nature trail, work at special events, help in the office or library, assist a gardener or help in the nursery Varies Tom Larsen
volunteer@sfbotanicalgarden.org
(415) 661-1316 x312
www.sfbotanicalgarden.orgSF Zoo Golden Gate Park If you enjoy working with animals and are interested in conservation work, the zoo just might be the place for you. 100 hours (415) 753-7080
www.sfzoo.orgTEAM -- Headland's Institute Marin TEAM (Teen Environmental Action Mentorships) is a one to two year program that inspires youth to become leaders and problem solvers in their communities with a particular emphasis on the environment. Through a guided inquiry, participants identify and document a specific environmental issue, collect data and interpret the findings, and devise and implement an action strategy in their community. Varies (415) 332-5771
www.yni.orgCommunity Service Adventures Wyoming
Alaska
Costa Rica
FijiThis program allows you to obtain 60-80 hours of community service working with native populations and assisting in environmental projects while adventuring in some of the most spectacular outdoor settings found in North America and abroad. - Elderly Hide
Organization Location Project Description Commitment level Contact Saint Anne's Home for the Aged 300 Lake Street Assist residents in activity groups, visit with residents on one-on-one basis, and help with other administrative needs; housekeeping, meal service, and garden maintenance 3hrs/week
3 monthsSantana Thien (415) 751-6510 Kokoro Residential Center 1881 Bush Street Assist with activites & games, escorting outside or on field trips, answering phones, visiting with seniors, and greeting visitors at the door. 1 hr/wk
1 monthMaria Collado
(415) 674-4276 x16
www.kokoroassistedliving.orgLaguna Honda Hospital 375 Laguna Honda Blvd. Assist with activities; escort residents to and/or participate in choir during Sunday mass; visiting individuals on one-to-one basis. 3 hrs/month Alice Wong
(415) 759-4639
www.dph.sf.ca.us/chn/lagunahondahospItalian American Community Services 678 Green Street Visit with seniors in their home, at the center, or by taking strolls with them through the neighborhood, help serve luncheons on special occasions, and with fundraisers. None Isabella Rossi
(415) 362-6423
irossi@italiancommnityservices.org
www.italiancommunityservices.orgSelf Help for the Elderly Multiple Work directly and visit with seniors in the center; help with general office work; assist with special events. None info@selfhelpelderly.org
www.selfhelpelderly.orgJFCS 2150 Post Street Become a companion to a senior or interview a Holocaust survivor. 1hr/wk Taylor Epstein
(415) 359-2463
taylore@jfcs.org- Hunger & Homelessness Hide
Organization Location Project Description Commitment level Contact SF Food Bank 900 Pennsylvania Avenue Inspect, sort, and shelve donated produce and groceries. Tuesdays and Wednesdays 6:00 - 8:00 pm, Saturdays 9:00 am - 12:00 pm; and 12:30 pm to 3:30 pm. Drop-in Sam Marcum
smarcum@sffb.org
(415) 282-1907 x244
www.sffoodbank.orgHamilton Family Center 1631 Hayes Street Supervisigin children during afterschool programs; tutoring; assisting with recreational activities (e.g., birthday parties); orientation required Varies Amanda Vangara
amandav@hamiltonfamilycenter.org
(415) 409-2100 x 104St. Anthony's Foundation 121 Golden Gate Avenue Positions range from flexible clerical work to visiting with elderly residents, sorting clothes, or helping with special events. Varies Angela Barisone
(415) 592-2726
www.stanthonysf.orgSt. Ignatius Church 650 Parker Avenue Help cook, serve, and clean-up meals on the 2nd and 4th Saturday of every month. (3 shifts between 10 am and 9:30 pm) Varies john.murphy@stignatiussf.org
(415) 753-1528
www.stignatiussf.orgGlide Memorial Church 330 Ellis Street Serve meals in the Glide Family dining Rom from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Weekend lunch baggers are needed from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Glide is also looking for a variety of support in clerical assistance, tutoring, web design, and other servicesVaries Kristine Johnson
volunteer@glide.org
(415) 674-6080
www.glide.orgProject Open Hand 730 Polk Street Volunteers needed in the kitchen, grocery center, and in senior lunch program. (Orientation is mandatory) Drop-in (415) 447-2300
volunteer@openhand.org
www.openhand.orgMartin de Porres House 225 Potrero Avenue Assist in meal preparation, serving, and clean-up; 3rd Saturday of every month Drop-in Tom Benson
(415) 552-0240
faerieTom@earthlink.net
www.saintgregorys.orgSt. Vincent De Paul 470 Ellis Assist in sorting donations of household goods and cloting at help desk; or help out with special events; also assist in meal preparation and serving. Drop-in Michael Lynch
(415) 977-1270 x3033
mlynch@svdp-sf.orgRaphael House 1065 Sutter Street Volunteers assist in virtually every aspect of Raphael House, including tutoring children and meal preparation. 2-3 hrs/wk for
6 monthsCarol Fields
(415) 345-7265
volunteer@raphaelhouse.org
www.raphaelhouse.org
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Organization Location Project Description Commitment level Contact Dr. Cobb Elementary School 2725 California Street Volunteers are needed to help in the afterschool program to assist students in reading, homework, and a avariety of recreational activities, including sports, games, gardening, and/or cooking. (3:30 p.m - 5:30 pm /daily) 1 hr/wk for one semester Mike (Kermit) Robbins
mikermit1@yahoo.com
(415) 368-4015St. Dominic's 2445 Pine street Afterschool tutoring program with a variety of enrichment activites (4:30 - 5:00 p.m. / Monday - Friday) 1 day/week
for one semesterDenise
(415) 346-9500Marina Middle School 3500 Fillmore Afterschool enrichment activities and tutoring with middle-school kids, 1 hr / week
1-3 monthsEmily Formosa
(415) 351-3180
emilyformosa@yahoo.comRaising the Standard SHHS
1715 OctaviaThis is a very convenient after-school program, as it is coordinated through the Community Program of Schools of the Sacred Heart. Takes place one Friday every month (3:30 - 6:00 tutoring; 6:00 - 9:00 enrichment). No commitment required. Drop-in Sheryl Davis
davis@sacredsf.org
(415) 292-5824ROCK (Real City OPtions for City Kids) 590 Leland Avenue Volunteers assist with homework, reading, art projects, sports and other recreational activities. 1 day / week
3 monthsCurt Yagi
(415) 333-4011
curt@rocksf.org
www.rocksf.orgSt. John's Tutoring Program 1575 15th Street Literacy Hour: (Mon - Wed 3:35 - 4:45)
Elective hour (dance, cappoeira, games)
(Tue - Th 3:35 - 4:45)
Homework help (Mon - Th; 4:45 - 5:45)
Enrichment (1st and 2nd Fridays 4:45 - 5:45)
1 hr per week for 3 months Laura
(415) 864-3815
laura@sjetc.org
www.sjetc.orgJewish Family and Children's Services 2150 Post Afterschool tuoring Drop-in Taylor Epstein
taylore@jfcs.org
(415) 359-2463GirlVentures West Marin GirlVentures uses outdoor adventure to empower girls ages 11-14 with the voice they need to negotiate the challenges that adolescence brings. Volunteers serve as "fairies" who make it possible for GirlVentures to offer amazing summer wilderness experiences to young girls. Here’s your opportunity to clean a kayak, hike in a backpack full of food, organize gear, wash sleeping bags, or bake chocolate chip cookies for girls on our courses. Varies The Women's Building
(415) 864-0780
info@girlventures.org
www.girlventures.org- Health Hide
Organization Location Project Description Commitment level Contact St. Mary's Medical Center 450 Stanyan Help with clerical work, in the gift shop, at the information desk, or with patient care, including recreeational activities and bedside care. Prospective volunteers must attend a 2 hour orientation and interview. 4 hrs/week
100 hours for 6 monthsTae Abate
(415) 750-5646
www.stmarysmedicalcenter.orgCPMC 3 Campuses:
California
Davies
and PacificVolunteers can help patients with non-medical needs, greeting patients and families, and assisting with activities and recreational therapy. Volunteers must be at least 14 years of age, attend an orientation, and have a TB test. 100 hours total
2-3 hrs/weekAnja Koot
(415) 600-3034
koota@sutterhealth.org
www.cpmc.orgWomen's Community Clinic 2166 Hayes Volunteers help with clerical work and also have the option of being a health educator. Educators provide one-to-one counseling to clients regarding birth control, breast cancer, sexually transmitted infections, and other women's helath issues. To be a health educator, volunteers must complete volunteer a minimum of 6 months as a Front Desk Specialist 4hrs/week Barb Finn
(415) 379-7802 x302
www.thewomensclinic.org- Helpful Search Engines Hide
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