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CITY OF SAN LEANDRO

San Leandro Main Library Teen Volunteers (14+) 510-577-3965 (Bill Sherwood) Adult Volunteers 510-577-3956 (Pam Hong)	Library assistance, shelving books.
Recreation & Human Services 510-577-3463 (Joann Oliver)	Teens (14+) and Adults Special events, City Hall reception and office assistance, day camps.

VOLUNTEER INFORMATION

For the most current information on volunteer opportunities in San Leandro and the Eden Area, please use these sources or contact the Community Organizations listed below.

Bay Area Volunteer Information Center www.volunteerinfo.org	Information about volunteer opportunities in the Bay Area.
Craigslist www.craigslist.org/eby/vol	Volunteer opportunities in the East Bay.
Daily Review “Community Connections” – Where to Volunteer 510-293-2490 Fax	Published in Local section of Wednesday Editions
East Bay Volunteer Opportunities www.volunteerinfo.org/eastbay.htm	Volunteer opportunities in Alameda County.
VolunteerMatch www.volunteermatch.org/index.jsp	Post or find volunteer opportunities throughout the country.

COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS

Each organization has different needs and age requirements for its volunteer force, so please contact the organizations directly for more information on their programs.

Alameda County Community Food Bank P.O. Box 24590 Oakland, CA 94623 510-834-3663 www.accfb.org	Assist with warehouse and office activities.
American Cancer Society 800-227-2345 www.cancer.org	Provide rides and support to cancer patients.
Building Futures with Women & Children 1395 Bancroft Ave. San Leandro, CA 94577 510-357-0205 www.bfwc.org	Assist with several shelter programs serving homeless women and children.
Casa Peralta 510-577-3986	Guide visitors through the historic house museum.
Child Assault Prevention Training Center 510-583-0414 www.ebac.org/programs/school/cap.asp	A program of East Bay Agency for Children to provide personal safety/youth violence prevention education workshops in schools and the community.
Children’s Hospital Oakland 510-428-3471 www.childrenshospitaloakland.org/t_waystohelp.cfm?id=127	Work with sick or injured children. Daytime and nighttime opportunities available.
Community Child Care Coordinating Council of Alameda County (4Cs) 510-584-3130	Assist low-income working families with the preparation of their tax returns.
Crisis Support Services of Alameda County 510-420-2460 (business line) 800-309-2131 (crisis line) www.crisissupport.org/aboutus/howtohelp.html	Crisis Support Mission: To reach out and offer support to people of all ages and backgrounds during times of crisis, to work to prevent the suicide of those who are actively suicidal, and to offer hope and caring in times of hopelessness.
Davis Street Family Resource Center 3081 Teagarden Street San Leandro, CA 94577 510-347-4620 www.davisstreet.org/volunteers.htm	Help with community projects such as food drives, special events, and the special holiday programs
East Bay Agency for Children 510-531-7551 www.ebac.org/programs/circle/volunteer.asp	Volunteer with a support group for children, teens and adults coping with illness or loss.
East Bay Regional Park District 2950 Peralta Oaks Court, P.O. Box 5381 Oakland, CA 94605 510-562-PARK 510-633-0460 TDD www.ebparks.org/volunter/volunter.htm	Participate in annual events such as Coastal Cleanup Day and Tree Planting Day, work in the Adopt-A-Trail Program, with Trail Safety Patrol groups, and with the Helicopter/EMT program.
Eden I & R 510-537-2710 www.edenir.org	Help low-income or homeless victims of domestic violence find affordable housing, emergency shelter and social services in Alameda County.
East Bay SPCA 510-563-4626 heastbayspca.org/volunteer/	Many volunteer opportunities, including dog walking, grooming, adoption counseling, fostering animals, and helping out at special events.
Exchange Club of San Leandro/Alameda P.O. Box 684 San Leandro, CA 94577 510-537-9707
Friends of Fairmont Animal Shelter 510-816-0954 www.fofas.org/volunteering.php	Clerical work, foster care of dogs or cats, shelter dog walking, feeding or transporting animals for veterinarian visits.
Friends of San Leandro Creek 510-569-9405 www.fslc.org	Help restore and preserve San Leandro Creek.
Girls Inc. of Alameda County 510-357-5515 www.girlsinc-alameda.org/getInvolved/volunteerIntro.htm	Assist with after-school enrichment programs for girls.
Gold Key Club 3930 Stevens St. Castro Valley, CA 94546 510-278-9108
Gray Panthers South Alameda County 1328 Via El Monte San Lorenzo, CA 94580 510-278-2094 www.graypanthers.org	Organize for seniors’ rights.
Jewish Family and Children’s Services of the East Bay 510-704-7475 x 716 www.jfcs-eastbay.org/volunteer/index.php	Help newly arrived refugees from Russia, Afghanistan, Bosnia, Cambodia, Laos, and Vietnam or provide companionship in an elderly person’s life.
Kiwanis Club of San Leandro P.O. Box 484 San Leandro, CA 94577 510-895-9505
Lavender Seniors 1395 Bancroft Avenue, Suite 10 San Leandro, CA 94577 510-667-9655 www.lavenderseniors.org/volunteer.htm	Help work with socially isolated gay, lesbian, bisexual, or transgendered seniors.
League of Women Voters Eden Chapter 510-538-9678 www.lwvba-ca.org	Organize for informed and active participation in government, influence public policy through education and advocacy.
National Organization for Women Oakland/East Bay Chapter P.O. Box 29202 Oakland, CA 94604 www.oebnow.org	Organize for womens’ rights.
National Women’s Political Caucus Alameda County North 510-452-1600 www.nwpcan.org	Help increase women’s participation in the political process.
Oakland Zoo www.oaklandzoo.org/services/volunteer.html	Volunteer opportunities at the zoo.
Optimist Club of San Leandro 13730 East 14th St. #113 San Leandro, CA 94578 510-357-2828 www.optimist.org	Volunteer for community service projects in San Leandro.
Parental Stress Service 510-893-9230 x 510 www.psshelps.org	Staff crisis hotline, respond to calls regarding child protection reports.
Pirates Booster Club 2200 Bancroft Avenue San Leandro, CA 94577 510-667-6051	Support athletic programs at San Leandro High School.
Project Literacy San Leandro Public Library 510-577-3945 www.ci.san-leandro.ca.us/sllibraryprojliteracy.html	Teach reading to adults.
Project Open Hand www.openhand.org/pages/join_volunteer.html	Provide meals to seniors and people with HIV/AIDS.
Rotary Club of San Leandro P.O. Box 1052 San Leandro, CA 94577 925-680-5455 www.sanleandrorotary.com
San Leandro Art Association (SLAA) 1037 Douglas Drive San Leandro, CA 94577 510-895-9930 www.sanleandroart.com	Help encourage, assist, and present San Leandro artists.
San Leandro Boys & Girls Club 510-483-5581 www.bgcsl.org	Donate your care, assist with after school enrichment programs.
San Leandro Breakfast Club 505 Bancroft Ave. San Leandro, CA 94577 510-638-0742
San Leandro Historical Society P.O. Box 1046 San Leandro, CA 94577 510-632-5022	Help preserve and promote San Leandro’s history.
San Leandro Lions Club P.O. Box 3725 San Leandro, CA 94578 Sanleandrolions@netscape.net mywebpage.netscape.com/sanleandrolions/	Participate in community service projects and fundraisers.
San Leandro Works 510-483-1811	Mentor and provide general support to people returning to the working world.
San Lorenzo Heritage Society 510-278-2094	Help preserve and promote San Lorenzo’s history.
San Lorenzo Library 510-670-6283 x 11	Provide homework assistance, instruct others to use the library’s computers.
St. Peter’s Adult Day Care Center 510-562-4037	Assist with games, exercise, walks & outings with senior Alzheimer’s patients.
YMCA of the East Bay 2330 Broadway Oakland, CA 94612 510-451-9622 www.ymcaeastbay.org/Involved/involved.html	Volunteer to help at a special event, or share a skill or hobby with kids at summer camp.

MENTORING

Big Brothers Big Sisters of the East Bay 510-729-5050 www.bbbseastbay.org	Provide nurturing relationships to children in need of support.
California Mentor Foundation www.calmentor.org/getinvolved_beamentor.fsp	Search for local mentoring organizations and opportunities.
Girls Inc. of Alameda County 510-357-5515 www.girlsinc-alameda.org/getInvolved/volunteerIntro.htm	Mentor girls in after school enrichment and empowerment programs.
San Leandro Works 510-483-1811	Mentor and provide general support to people returning to the workforce.

SCHOOLS

All public and private schools need volunteer assistance. See the SCHOOLS page for links to public schools and lists of private schools.