Featured Opportunities
JOIN US IN YOUNTVILLE AT THE MEMORIAL VETERANS HOME ON JUNE 18TH AND JUNE 19TH
Solano-Napa Habitat will be partnering again with the Tug McGraw Foundation, Team Home Depot and other agencies for the 2019 Yountville Beautification project. This event will be held at that Yountville Memorial Veterans Home and we need your assistance. We are looking for Site Leaders for this rewarding project. The dates will be Tuesday, June 18th and Wednesday, June 19th. The June 18th date will involve reporting to the Yountville Veterans Home for training on the projects you will help us lead on the 19th. The training will commence at 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Attendance on this date is MANDATORY for those participating in this project. The actual build day will be June 19th and will involve the work of making improvements all over the Veterans Home grounds and buildings. We will begin at 6:00 a.m. and will end approximately 4:00 p.m. If you are available to participate and you can assist in recruiting more individuals, we would greatly appreciate your assistance. Please respond to Claudine Kent, Volunteer Coordinator at this email ckent@solanonapahabitat.org. Thank you for your help with this incredible project supporting our well deserving veterans. If you have any questions in the meantime, please contact Claudine at the above-referenced email. Sincerely yours, Mark Mark Baides Project Manager Solano-Napa Habitat for Humanity mbaides@comcast.net
Yountville, CA
6/18/19 8:00 AM
Education Station Assistant
The Education Station Volunteer will help staff the Education Station, located next to the Information Booth, and oversee kid-friendly edu-tainment activities promoting love of fruits, vegetables and farmers markets! Dates: Tuesdays April 2 through September 24, 2019 Saturdays year-round Hours: 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Qualifications: Will have experience and enjoy working with kids Must be able to do light lifting and comfortable working outside Spanish language skills a plus Responsibilities: Set up the Education Station between 8:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. Staff the Education Station during market hours 8:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Support Story Time 9:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. – 11:00a.m. (read stories if there is no volunteer) Conduct the Harvest of the Month Produce Tasting Follow healthy practices during produce tasting preparation, serving and clean up Lead fruit and veggie-centered play (coloring, chalk art, origami, art projects, etc.) with kids between Story Time and Produce Tasting Help keep the Education Station area and materials clean, sanitary and organized Pack up the Education Station between 12:45 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Napa, CA
6/18/19 8:00 AM +more
Painting kitchens at the Yountville Veteran's Home
Home Depot Foundation is improving the Yountville Veterans Home with numerous construction projects for our veterans. Some of which are replacing worn out small dormitory kitchens that the veterans use to gather and have meals together. On Saturday, June 22nd, we will be repainting 5 kitchens after the remodel. We very much would like to have a group of volunteers to help make this new space even more beautiful. Please consider helping from 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Lunch will be provided by us!
Yountville, CA
6/22/19 9:00 AM
Social Media Marketing
Singers Marin, (Choral Singers of Marin) a non-profit performing Arts organisation for youth and adults is seeking individuals with knowledge of Social Media Marketing. Public relations volunteers will be involved in a variety of aspects of marketing and communications and assist in any way possible.Key Responsibilities:Expand and improve online advertisements through Google Adwords and monitoring through Google AnalyticsWrite descriptions for online ads as well as descriptions for landing pagesFollow Facebook, Instagram, Twitter & Pinterest, and other forms of social media to understand demographic preferences and notice when the preference of our followers begins to change to adjust methods of reaching the publicTake on assignments as needed.SkillsExcellent communication skills - oral and writtenDemonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office products such as (Word, Powerpoint, and Excel) PhotoshopMarket Research / Analysis
Mill Valley, CA
Through 6/30/19
Volunteers Needed for New Mobile Shower Program
Downtown Streets Team (DST) is ending homelessness by bringing dignity back to our unhoused neighbors through a work-experience program. DST is creating a mobile shower program, the first of its kind in Marin, and we need volunteers in order to ensure the program runs smoothly.We are looking for a greeter, bilingual preferred, two volunteers to help distribute towels/soap/shampoo and bring clients to the showers, two volunteers to distribute towels and keep track of time and a volunteer to manage parking.
San Rafael, CA
Through 6/30/19
Social Call, a Friendly Visitor Program for Older Adults
Give the gift of your time and companionship to a senior, become a Social Call friendly visitor in Marin County. Volunteers find their visits highly rewarding and many develop long-term relationships with their older adult match. This connection is based on the idea that both the volunteer and participant have much to give to one another, ensuring a reciprocal bond. We encourage volunteers to embrace the experience and stories that come with aging, as it’s sure to give you a unique perspective! Social Call volunteers: Receive training in interpersonal and listening skills. Trainings are held regularly and last about 2 hours. Are matched with an older adult to whom you will provide friendly companionship and a compasionate presence. Visit with their match once a week, for an hour or 2, at a time that works for both of you. Matches are based on location, common interests, and availability. Bilingual volunteers encouraged to apply. For more information, please contact Casey O'Neill at coneill@covia.org or 415-535-7741.
San Rafael, CA
Through 12/31/19
