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Environmental Volunteers
Here's your chance to share your love of nature with kids, and to become an environmental volunteer. You'll get to work with groups of children, and involve them in "hands on learning" about the Bay Area. It's a great opportunity to make a difference. For more info, log on to evols.org or call 650-961-0545.
de Young Museum
For the first time in 30 years, the "Boy King" returns to the de Young Museum in Golden Gate Park. Tutankhamun and the Golden Age of the Pharoahs includes over 130 treasures, and is open now. For more info, log on to deyoungmuseum.org.
Bay Area Air Quality
Your Bay Area Air Quality Management District is asking everyone to try something new this Summer. They don’t want you to give up your car, but the ARE asking you NOT to drive alone. Check out sparetheair.org, and don’t forget to “spare the air” every day this summer!
First 5 California
First5California.com/parents is the resource for parents with children ages zero to five. There you’ll find the information you need about health, education, services and support to help raise healthy, happy children, that are ready for school and better prepared for life.
Flex Your Power
If every Californian helped another Californian save money by conserving energy, we’d all save more of both. Tell a friend that a programmable thermostat saves up to $160 a year. Then, tell yourself to visit FlexYourPower.org for more energy, money, and planet-saving tips.
1Thing
KOIT knows that you care about the environment. From alternative energy to alternative transportation, we all have options. Find out about Earth Day events, learn how to reduce your impact on the Earth, and share your “1 Thing” on the “1 Thing” page at KOIT.com.
Waste Reduction
Waste reduction and reuse are at the top of the "zero waste" hierarchy. You can help by bringing your own bag to the store, and your own coffee mug to work. It even helps to leave your grass clippings on the lawn. zerowaste.com
Project Sentinel
Project Sentinel is a non-profit organization that provides fair housing and counseling for tenants, landlords, and homeowners. The agency provides free services in 5 Bay Area counties. For more info, call 650-321-6291 x109.
Family Bridges
If you are bilingual in Cantonese or Mandarin and have a flixable schedule, Family Bridges is looking to train volunteers. FamBridges.org or call 510-839-2022.
SF Food Bank
The San Francisco Food Bank needs volunteers throughout the year. Here’s your chance to help end hunger in the Bay Area. sffoodbank.org or call 415-282-1900.
Blind Babies Foundation
For 60 years the Blind Babies Foundation has provided intervention and education services to families of visually impaired children. To learn how you can joint the foundation in celebrating its’ landmark anniversary, go to Blindbabies.org or call 510-446-2229.
Community Health Charities
Community Health Charities is an organization that attempts to unite donors in workplaces. They join with some of the nations most trusted health charities in an effort to cure diseases and save lives. You can conduct a health charities campaign in your workplace. Healthcharities.org or call 1-925-947-5771.
RSVP and AARP
RSVP and AARP are recruiting volunteer driver safety instructors to offer classroom refresher courses to drivers over 50 at locations in The City. You’re invited to volunteer. For details, call 415-474-7787.
Habitat for Humanity
You can be part of the East Bay's recycling of new and used building materials. Here’s your chance to help low income housing. Habitatforhumanity.org
USO
The men and women or our armed forces deserve our support. There are more than 130 USO centers around the world. Volunteers help to see that our troops have what they need. Uso.org
BreastCancer.org
BreastCancer.org is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing the most reliable up-to-date information about breast cancer, and to help women make the best decisions for their lives. Breastcancer.org
Make-A-Wish Foundation
You may have the power to make a child’s wish come true. Your airline miles donated to the Make-A-Wish Foundation may help kids with life threatening medical conditions experience travel to a destination of their dreams. Makeawish.org 415-982-9474
Bay Area Mentoring
Two thousand caring and positive volunteers are needed to connect with children in communities across the Bay Area. Celebrate National Mentoring Month by hearing young people from these programs share how mentoring has impacted their lives. Mentoringinstitute.org 650-559-0200
Citizens for Fair Housing
Discrimination in housing based on your race, disability, or because you have kids is illegal. Fair housing counselors will inform you of your rights and help you to take action. For more information, call MCFH at 650-327-1718.
California Theatre Center
We invite you to introduce your children to the joys of ‘live’ theatre. The California Theatre Center is now in it’s 33rd season of performances for young audiences in Sunnyvale. 408-245-2978 www.ctcinc.org
Environmental Volunteers
We know you care about kids and nature. You can become a docent for “Environmental Volunteers!” Help kids explore and learn about nature here in the Bay Area. Check out their upcoming training classes in Palo Alto. 650-961-0545/408- 244-2449 www.evols.org
Swim Across America
We know you care about the fight against cancer. Swim Across America is looking for swimmers to help raise funds for cancer research, treatment and prevention. For more information, go to www.swimacrossamerica.org.
Call and Response
We want you to know that 27 million people around the world are living as slaves. If you want to learn about the problem, and, what you can do to make a difference…check out ”CALL and RESPONSE” This documentary is playing in theatres around the Bay Area this month. For more information, go to www.callandresponse.com.
HomeAid of Northern CA
We invite you to help build shelters for the Bay Area’s growing homeless population. HomeAid was established to build or renovate shelters for temporarily homeless individuals or families. For more information please contact them at www.homeaidnc.org or 925-820-7626.
Donate Life California
You have the power to give the gift of life. Visit DonateLifeCalifornia.org and sign up today to become an organ and tissue donor. The power to save eight lives – is within you.
Get Your Smokey On
We invite you to “Get Your Smokey On!” If you see someone doing something that could cause a wildfire, call authorities immediately, because 9 out of 10 wildfires can be prevented. www.fs.fed.us/r5/
Homesharing
We know many people are having a hard time keeping up with the cost of housing in the Bay Area. Homesharing may be the answer, if you live in San Mateo County. The Human Investment Project can help. 650-348-6660 www.hiphousing.org
Neighborhood Playgroups
We know you’re looking for ways to connect with other families in your community. Las Madres Neighborhood Playgroups of Silicon Valley has a full schedule of summer events for kids and parents. 1-877-527-6237 www.lasmadres.org
Farallon Islands Cruise
We invite you to journey to the world of humpback whales, dolphins and seabirds. Take a Farallon Islands Cruise with the Oceanic Society. Day cruises depart San Francisco on Saturdays, Sundays and select Fridays. 415- 474-3385 www.oceanicsociety.org
International Culture Exchange
We hope you’ll consider hosting a foreign exchange student. The American Foundation for International Cultural Exchange is looking for host families, and community representatives to help match students with Bay Area families. 866-462-3423 www.afice.org
UNICEF
We hope you’ll donate to UNICEF, on behalf of survivors of the deadly cyclone in Myanmar. UNICEF is one of the few relief agencies being allowed in the country to provide, water, food, medicine and shelter to storm survivors.
Breast Cancer Support Group
We know a breast cancer diagnosis or recurrence is very stressful. The Breast Cancer Support Group meets twice a month at Alta Bates Summit Medical Center in Oakland. 510-869-8833.
Starlight Children's Foundation
We know you care about kids with serious medical conditions. The Starlight Children’s Foundation helps these children and their families through entertainment, education, and family activities. www.Starlight.org
Center for Independence of the Disabled
We know you want to help the disabled. The Center for Independence of the Disabled needs volunteers in San Mateo County. There are many ways you can make a difference. www.cidbelmont.org 650-595-0783 x117
Laurie Sanders
