Featured Opportunities
Day Of Thanks
Join our tradition of giving thanks to our natural environment through a day of service. Our fourth annual Day of Thanks is an event that celebrates our parks and giving back to the mountain! Activities include marsh beautification, invasive plant removal and bridge restoration. Don’t forget to wear close-toed shoes and clothes that can get dirty, and a water bottle! Event is from 9:00 am to 12:30 pm at Bothin Marsh Preserve Meet us at the end of Sycamore Ave on the multiuse pathway in Mill Valley. (google map). DIRECTIONS: From Hwy 101 in Mill Valley, take the exit for E Blithedale Ave west 0.7 miles. Turn left onto Camino Alto, left onto Sycamore Ave, and follow to end (dead end). Event details and registration: http://ggnpc.convio.net/site/Calendar?id=119062&view=Detail
San Francisco, CA
11/17/18 9:00 AM
Office and Trips for Kids Marin Event Ambassador Volunteers
Office VolunteerDo you enjoy administrative duties and have great organizational skills? We could use your help at our San Rafael office.Requirements:Must be available during the weekday. Computer skills a plus.Event VolunteersLove to interact with people? Passionate about biking and advocating to get more kids on bikes? Become an ambassador at our booth at community events.Requirements:Availability on nights and weekends a plus.
San Rafael, CA
Through 6/30/19
Bilingual Spanish Personal Shoppers Needed!
Bloom is looking for Bilingual Spanish Personal Shoppers to work with our men and women clients. Work as a team with one client at a time, providing them with a wardrobe tailored to their needs with personalized attention to boost their sense of self-worth and hope. We are located at 1557 Fourth Street in San Rafael. 18 and older please! Bloom is a nonprofit organization that provides complimentary wardrobes to men, women, and children who are transitioning to a life of self-reliance. Our clients are among the low income or working poor populations who are referred by supporting social services agencies. The population served includes participants in substance abuse recovery programs, victims of spousal abuse, as well as others who are homeless, jobless, or suffering from economic hardship. Bloom not only provides clothes to satisfy the requirements of the workplace, but also to enhance the social and recreational needs of our clients who are working to transition to a life of self-sufficiency. Bloom is the only nonprofit in the United States to provide wardrobes for the entire family at no fee to the client. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Support & share Bloom's Mission. Be able to stand for 3-hour shift while dressing client(s). Dress clients respectfully for their individual size, color & silhouette. After each shift, put clothes away according to item type and size. Clean and straighten accessory displays and clothing racks. On the initial visit, two personal stylists work with each client, offering a one-on-one wardrobe consultation and professional dressing. Each client receives a two-week, mix-and-match wardrobe and accessories. After six months, the client may schedule a second appointment to receive a change of season wardrobe. EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:Typically, 18 years & older, able to speak Spanish conversationally. Have a sense of current style and knowledge of what looks good on a client. Know how to dress appropriately for various situations. Experience working and communicating with people of different backgrounds and cultures. Ability to work both independently and as a team player. Respect confidentiality OTHER:Show respect for other personal shoppers, boutique clients, and retail customers. Maintains professional behavior, dress and appearance at all times. Volunteer a minimum of 3 hours a month: Come in 10 minutes before shift. Attend 2 volunteer meetings a year; help with Special Events and Fundraisers.Volunteer in all areas during training. WORKING CONDITIONS: Stands for extended period of times. Able to reach upper racks. Exposed to typical office environment conditions and noise level.
San Rafael, CA
Through 5/18/19
Volunteer to HELP SAVE the Rainforest!
Come join us as a volunteer at our San Francisco Luncheon on November 14th and/or 15th. The Pachamama Alliance is a global community that offers people the chance to learn, connect, engage, travel and cherish life for the purpose of creating a sustainable future that works for all. Through this work we aim to bring forth an environmentally sustainable, socially just, and spiritually fulfilling human presence on this planet. Every year we host gatherings for our supporters, allies, donors, activists, and people new to our work to come together in their shared commitment. Pachamama Alliance needs your help setting up for our Fundraising Luncheon on 11/15. We need volunteers to come help with preparations for catering on Tuesday and Wednesday 11/13 & 11/14 1:00 pm - 4:00pm. It is fun and easy! Please let us know when you can come to the Festival Pavilion at Ft. Mason to help us out! Thanks so much for reading this and for your consideration. Hope to see you there! Please email your commitment to participate to luncheonvolunteer@pachamama.org. You will receive an email to confirm your participation and the times you can be there. You will also receive an email about 10 days before the event with all the logistical details.If you have any questions, you can contact me directly at luncheonvolunteer@pachamama.org or 415-561-4522 ext. 101 to confirm your spot on the team. LINDSAY DYSON Volunteer Program, Events and Office Manager T +1 415 561 4522 x101
San Francisco, CA
Through 11/15/18
Adopt A Saint Vincent's Day Home Family This Holiday Season
Our Adopt-a-Family program provides new clothes, toys, gift-cards and other gifts to 188 low-income families during the holidays. The holiday season can be an extremely stressful time for our parents or guardians, as many don't have the means to provide gifts and special meals for their children. Will you make the season bright by providing gifts for a family in need this holiday? Adopting a Family Is as Easy as 1, 2, 3 Step 1: Sign up - Sign up by completing the application form on our website or contacting the Development Team at (510) 832-8324 or development@svdh.org and select the size(s) of the family you wish to adopt. We will match you with a family and include: first names & genders, age & sizes, and the family's wish list. Step 2: Purchase gifts - Use the family's wish list to guide your purchases. Please be sure gifts are age appropriate, and as a reminder, do not include violent toys or perishables. If possible, please include wrapping paper and mark gifts with the family name given to you. Step 3: Deliver (Holiday Cheer!) - We ask that your gifts be delivered at Saint Vincent's Day Home - 1086 8th Street, Oakland, CA 94607 - no later than Wednesday, December 12, 2018. The Day Home is open between 7am and 5:30pm to receive your gifts. Volunteer: We are seeking volunteers to help sort gifts and input gift data for our Adopt-a-Family program. Volunteers will be needed December 13th, 14th, 17th & 18th during business hours: M-F 7:30 am to 5:30 pm. We would greatly appreciate any amount of time you are willing to donate. If this interests you, please contact development@svdh.org with the subject line Adopt-a-Family Volunteer. We look forward to working with you! The children and families of Saint Vincent's Day Home APPRECIATE YOU! HOW TO APPLY: To Adopt-a-Family: please sign up at www.svdh.org/adopt-family-2018 or email development@svdh.org. To volunteer: please email development@svdh.org. To learn more about the Day Home, visit svdh.org Thank you! Please note: we are located in Oakland, CA.
Oakland, CA
Through 12/18/18
