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Help! Student Desperately Needs Survey Respondents For Class Project!

2008-07-19T20:55:35-07:00

Hello,

One of my classes this summer has a small research component. I'm coming up on the deadline and don't have enough responses to finish the project!

The TOTALLY ANONYMOUS survey has a maximum of 18 very easy questions. It only takes a moment to fill out. PLEASE consider helping me by filling it out at:

http://www.centerforintent.org/survey2.html

�and passing it along to others you know! Thanks!

Best Wishes,
Jeffery

People with hot dog suits needed for performance art

2008-07-19T17:56:58-07:00

Seeking participants for artistic concept piece to be performed in Golden Gate Park in October. Performance is a social commentary acted entirely in full-body hot dog suits. Actors should own or have access to a hot dog costume. Time commitment will be roughly 10 hours including performance.

If interested please send a picture/description of the suit (e.g. is hot dog vertically aligned or perpendicular, etc.)

Enneagram + Graphology (santa cruz)

2008-07-19T15:29:49-07:00

I'm presently conducting a specific study bringing together the Enneagram and graphology, and for that purpose I'm looking for volunteers who would feed me data for this project.
It would be nicer if you�d be interested in the concept of the Enneagram, though I'm not asking you to know your Enneatype (it'd just help me if you do).

My objective here is to find people willing to handwrite a short paragraph and to further it to me for analysis, with guarantee of anonymity of course. As you can understand, I'm developing a concept to help Enneatype identification based on handwriting.

If you feel like participating, I'll e-mail you more details about how to complete your part.

Need Volunteer To Type Up Sexual Assault Case (san jose)

2008-07-19T15:25:52-07:00

I need a volunteer to type up a sexual assault case. Please no connection with police or DA.

Asian American Volunteers Needed for Research Study!

2008-07-19T15:11:56-07:00

The research study is looking at factors affecting help-seeking behaviors. We are recruiting individuals who identify themselves as Asian-American or Asian immigrants. Participants must be 18 years of age or older.

The study involves completing questionnaires; participation should take less than one hour. Questionnaires will be mailed to your home with a return envelope.

This study is being conducted by Ph.D students at the Pacific Graduate School of Psychology, located in Redwood City, CA.

If you are interested, please email PGSPAsianStudy@gmail.com for further information.

We'd greatly appreciate your help and contribution to research. Thank you!

Paid personal assistant/caregiver position (lafayette / orinda / moraga)

2008-07-19T14:59:42-07:00

Days/hours & duration of job: 2-3 days per week, between 15-20 hours per week
Employment Start Date: As soon as possible

*Job Description: Looking for a individual to help my father who is experiencing memory loss and difficulty walking. You will assist him with daily living activities such as: transportation, scheduling appointments, and lifestyle management.

*Qualifications: Valid drivers license, insurance, and clean driving record
Patient, sense of humor, and energetic
Punctual, able to keep track of appointments
Flexible
Comfortable with care-giving

*Application Instructions: Email cover letter, schedule, resume, references and any questions to Melissa @ darkday118@msn.com

>> SPERM AND EGG DONORS WANTED-COMPENSATION $ USUALLY PAID (SF BAY AREA)

2008-07-19T14:46:08-07:00

WANT TO BE A SPERM OR EGG DONOR? YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED. MANY FAMILIES NEED YOUR SERVICES. FREE INFO. STRAIGHT AND GAY-DONORS NEEDED. LEARN HOW TO DONATE NOW!

http://www.SpermDonorsWanted.com

http://www.EggDonorsWanted.com

Let's make a difference together! :) (walnut creek)

2008-07-19T14:40:30-07:00

Tomorrow (Sunday) is San Francisco's Aids walk. You still have an opportunity to donate or join. I am super excited to be part of this cause & we have a great team involved!

Until there is a cure, every dollar counts to make an impact in the lives of women, children and men equally affected by HIV and AIDS. Will you please sponsor me for the AIDS Walk? Donating can be as little as the cost of a cup of coffee, tea or a fruit smoothie.

Just click on the website address below to enter my personalized web page and charge your donation. Thank you, in advance, for supporting this important cause and for showing that you join me in wanting to end this epidemic.

Cheers to a wonderful life! :)

Gabe :)

"It's not what's happening to you now or what has happened in your past that determines who you become. Rather, it's your decisions about what to focus on, what things mean to you, and what you're going to do about them that will determine your ultimate destiny." ~ Anthony Robbins

http://aidswalksanfrancisco2008.kintera.org/pge_trevino

Need news reporter to help bilingual newspaper (mission district)

2008-07-19T14:10:08-07:00

Bilingual, weekly newspaper since 1991, needs help to write and re-write stories on a weekly basis, and also proofreading. Very flexible hours and days and the amount of time you want to spend.
You may check our online edition www.elreporteroSF.com. For more information, please contact Marvin at 415-648-3711, and please send an email too at: Lreportero@aol.com.

Intern for audio and web production (SF bay area)

2008-07-19T13:43:52-07:00

New author and radio host seeks a creative person interested in working on sound engineering as well as getting collateral up on the web - including some web development.
For now this would be a labor of love but would give the right energetic and passionate person real experience and insight into pulling together media tour and all the hoopla that sounds it. Especially seeking talents in audio engineering and web development (php is good).
Contact me to learn more.

Seeking College of San Mateo student for 2-3 semesters (san mateo)

2008-07-19T13:22:04-07:00

We are currently seeking a student at College of San Mateo who is interested in working 20 (approx) hours per week - or more during semester breaks - assisting in the campus I.T. Department.
Must have computer skills, be reliable, motivated, fast learner, and have a drivers license.
Some of the duties are below, although duties vary from week to week:
Computer setup/configuration, delivery, telephone (helpdesk phone), computer support, hardware installation, lab imaging etc.
This can either be on a paid or volunteer basis but you need to be enrolled for 6 units in Fall Semester to qualify. If interested, send email. Thanks

Psychology Study � Emotions & Leadership (san jose downtown)

2008-07-19T11:40:06-07:00

The Psychology department at the University of California, Riverside is conducting an online study assessing leaders� emotions in the workplace. Your participation is greatly appreciated and will help find answers that may improve relationships in the work place.

To participate in this study you must be:
1. Currently employed and work at least 20 hours per week.
2. At least 18 years old.
3. Able to read and speak English fluently.

Please click on the link below if you meet the study requirements and would like to participate. Thank you.

https://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=yvmINbtXUBZCzjUeMHBQcg_3d_3d

Non Profit Needs a Volunteer to Secure Book Shelves (sunset / parkside)

2008-07-19T09:51:07-07:00

Hi,

We need someone to secure some book shelves for our non profit DisabledCommunity.Org.

DisabledCommunity.Org (DCO) is a clearinghouse of disability
resources and information designed to help improve the quality
of life for people with disabilities, their friends, caregivers
and social service agencies.

As our fund raising vehicle, we sell donated books online at
Amazon and we have recently had a donation of metal library
book shelves.

While, I know my way around a drill and I have a drill that I think
would work for this project, I am concerned about doing this project
myself, due to a bad back (8 foot shelves) and because I am not quite
sure beyond securing the shelves to the wall at the top, how to secure
the shelves at the bottom.

If you have an hour or two and would be willing to help us out on this
project, we would be very thankful!

Lori B. Guidos
Executive Director
DisabledCommunity.Org

media communications (berkeley)

2008-07-19T09:39:07-07:00

�I�m With the Band� is a program which is working with the kids between the ages of 6-17 in the San Francisco, Alameda and Contra Costa counties where music education & after school programs have been dramatically cut or eliminated all together. �I�m With the Band� will help kids to create play and record their own music in a band environment- The simple fact is that children that have music in their lives have increased self-esteem; the acquisition of business skills; and the development of much needed creative thinking, problem solving and communications skills. Best of all it can provide them with a healthy alternative to being out on the streets! You can read more about our program at www.myspace.com/iwtbca

By giving children access to instruments, and recording tools necessary to practice and succeed. By helping children play in a band & record music they learn about teamwork, how to set goals, and build a lifelong appreciation of the arts. Kids that do not have �performance aspirations� can work with behind the scenes tools to learn recording skills & record the songs of the performers. Located in Berkeley California centrally located in Alameda county; I�m with the Band will provide a service benefiting all school age children unlike other independent bay area music programs I�m With the Band will have programs for the 6-12 age segment that is often missed in other programs. Additionally many programs often leave behind the children who love music however don�t choose to play instruments- I�m With the Band will help these kids learn to use recording tools like Apple Computers Garageband, and ultimately record in a professional quality studio space. There is no other program like this in Northern California.

We are currently looking for a sponsorship partner who can help get word out to print, web, television media about our community changing kids music program. The purpose of this media campaign muti purposed:
1) To generate public awareness- let folks know were here to help (which will bring on more volunteers to help grow the organization)
2)Develop interest for potential donors / sponsorship partners.
3)Bring more kids into the program.

If you are a media/marketing communications expert and are interested in helping your community by keeping music available to kids I would love to talk with you.
In exchange for your services I can offer you a sponsorship where your business logo will be promoted on the IWTB website- and at fundraising concerts around the bay area for 1 year. Following this time our Not for Profit will have the funding resources available to arrange a pay for service relationship with your business.

Skills and Values Sought: -Be a flexible team player
- Very well organized person with the ability to multi-task
-Enthusiasm & high energy is an integral role in making a not for profit music program company successful .
-Work closely with the Executive Director (This is a PT opportunity, however we are currently meeting once a week for 1 hour to have a team meeting to discuss our goals and report our successes).

To be successful as a member of the I�m With the Band team, you will also:
� Have a passion for our mission and a strong desire to make a positive impact in a up-and-coming non-profit organization
� Be an innovative and creative thinker; you�re not afraid to try something new and inspire others to do so
� Have a very high level of personal and professional integrity and trustworthiness
� Have a strong work ethic and require minimal direction
� Work well independently as well as part of a team
� Thrive in a fast-paced and fun environment

ARE YOU INTERESTED? Please reply to this email and include your resume & cover letter describing your success as a marketing communications expert. We can schedule a time to meet, and I can provide you with background information about IWTB and my success in business development, and how we will leverage the promotion of your service.

Thank you for your commitment to our community & keeping music in kids lives!~

CPA for kids music program (berkeley)

2008-07-19T09:32:07-07:00

�I�m With the Band� is a program which is working with the kids between the ages of 6-17 in the San Francisco, Alameda and Contra Costa counties where music education & after school programs have been dramatically cut or eliminated all together. �I�m With the Band� will help kids to create play and record their own music in a band environment- The simple fact is that children that have music in their lives have increased self-esteem; the acquisition of business skills; and the development of much needed creative thinking, problem solving and communications skills. Best of all it can provide them with a healthy alternative to being out on the streets! *check out www.myspace.com/iwtbca for more info.

By giving children access to instruments, and recording tools necessary to practice and succeed. By helping children play in a band & record music they learn about teamwork, how to set goals, and build a lifelong appreciation of the arts. Kids that do not have �performance aspirations� can work with behind the scenes tools to learn recording skills & record the songs of the performers. Located in Berkeley California centrally located in Alameda county; I�m with the Band will provide a service benefiting all school age children unlike other independent bay area music programs I�m With the Band will have programs for the 6-12 age segment that is often missed in other programs. Additionally many programs often leave behind the children who love music however don�t choose to play instruments- I�m With the Band will help these kids learn to use recording tools like Apple Computers Garageband, and ultimately record in a professional quality studio space. There is no other program like this in Northern California.

We are currently looking for a sponsorship partner who can help with:
Working closely with the Executive Director
Creating budgets
Financial analysis
P&L
Prepare donor / grant financial documentation
Keeping the fiscal health of our not for profit.

If you are a CPA and are interested in helping your community by keeping music available to kids I would love to talk with you.
In exchange for your services I can offer you a sponsorship where your business logo will be promoted on the IWTB website- and at fundraising concerts around the bay area for 1 year. Following this time our Not for Profit will have the funding resources available to arrange a pay for service relationship with your business.

Skills and Values Sought: -Be a flexible team player
- Very well organized person with the ability to multi-task
Enthusiasm & high energy is an integral role in making a not for profit music program company successful.

To be successful as a member of the I�m With the Band team, you will also:
� Have a passion for our mission and a strong desire to make a positive impact in a up-and-coming non-profit organization
� Be an innovative and creative thinker; you�re not afraid to try something new and inspire others to do so
� Have a very high level of personal and professional integrity and trustworthiness
� Have a strong work ethic and require minimal direction
� Work well independently as well as part of a team
� Thrive in a fast-paced and fun environment

ARE YOU INTERESTED? Please reply to this email with a copy of your resume & cover letter describing your interest in contributing to the youth of our community. We can schedule a time to meet, and I can provide you with background information about IWTB and my success in business development, and how we will leverage the promotion of your service.

This is a PT volunteer opportunity that you can do from your home/office. As we are getting rolling I would like to coordinate a mutually convenient time to meet for 1 hour during the week to review the numbers and synch up with the team.

Thank you for your commitment to our community & keeping music in kids lives!~

I'm being obedient (western addition)

2008-07-19T09:14:38-07:00

I am posting this add due to a message i received this morning. I also received this message about a year ago and didn't know what to do so i did nothing. Today i attempt SOMETHING.

I was told that i am a messenger, and i would carry this message through out the world. When i was first told this from a profit i had several feelings. First of all i was a little sceptical, then i felt like i was someone real special (that didn't last very long.) Then i felt very unworthy. I went home that night feeling very small. I prayed once i got home and asked God why me? I explained to him why i felt unworthy....."I'm a sinner". His reply was "thats why". He also explained it was all part of the covenant, because of the places i have been, and from what i have been delivered, and the things i continue to suffer from, people will listen. He said now is the time for praise, we need to lift up praise, we need to tell what he has done and what he can do. We need to let people know that he loves you!!!! in spite of you!!!!

There is so much more i can say but not here. I am placing this add because i was told to record the message and send the CD's to churches and different organizations in the Bay Area and he would do the rest. I believe that he can make all things happen but sometimes he requires some things from us. That is my reason for placing this add. I need help in recording the CD.

If this Add touches you and/or if God has said you need to be a part of this (because i'm sure i'm not the only one who has been asked to be of service), please contact me.

May the Lord continue to keep and bless you.

Like Horses? Like Helping? (downtown / civic / van ness)

2008-07-19T08:03:42-07:00

Work with horses and people with disabilities on lovely ranch. Halleck Creek 4H Riding Club is located in a beautiful valley in Nicasio and offers horseback riding free of charge to people with disabilities of our community. We are looking for volunteers with a wide range of interests. Lead a gentle, well-trained horse with one of our special riders aboard on a lovely trail ride. Help with various ranch chores and enjoy the peace of the surrounding countryside. Help plan or participate in fund-raising events and special activities for our clients. Whatever your talent or skill, we think you�ll find Halleck Creek a rewarding place to volunteer. Come visit our special �family� and see for yourself.

Call Molly at 415-662-2488 or visit our website at HalleckCreekRanch.org

Are you in finance, marketing or the legal field and want to help? (santa rosa)

2008-07-19T06:59:39-07:00

If you want to make a big difference in helping youth and animals, then consider accepting a voluntary position where your time is most needed and valued by serving on the board level of a promising, established nonprofit. McDonald Ranch is a 501c3 nonprofit organization that has been serving youth and animals in Sonoma County for 15 years.

We are ready to expand this wonderful opportunity. What has held us back is not having key positions filled on our board of directors. If you have a soft heart for animals, would like to help serve children, and have experience in accounting, finance, marketing or the legal field, please consider giving some of your time sitting on our board and helping us write our business plan.

We have a lot of willing hands and hearts at McDonald Ranch who have been searching for professionals willing to make some time available to move us to our next level. Until we can fill those positions, we are greatly limited in the number of children and animals we can serve.

Reply To: mcdonaldrnch@aol.com

In need of volunteers (vallejo / benicia)

2008-07-19T04:47:49-07:00

Were nonprofit organization that helps homeless disadvantaged families. As always, we are looking for some volunteers to help us out with various tasks. If there is something you would like to do to get back to the community. You can give us a call at 707 557-3030.
Please mention you saw it on Craig's list.

Help Maintain the Beauty of Rhodi Island with One Brick! (Golden Gate Park)

2008-07-19T00:50:48-07:00

Volunteering Made Easy

Looking for a new way to meet really cool people?

Volunteering with One Brick provides lots of fun opportunities to meet new people and give a little back to the community at the same time! We organize large projects where our volunteers can work together, socialize, and network, while doing good for the community.

Come out and join us!

What:   Gardening at Rhododendron Island
When:  Saturday, July 26, 2008 - 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Where:  Golden Gate Park - Rhododendron Island - In front of the bathrooms off 36th Ave. in GG Park, San Francisco
RSVP:  Click Here

One Brick (www.onebrick.org) is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that provides support to other local non-profit and community organizations by creating a unique, social and flexible volunteer environment for those interested in making a concrete difference in the community. This enables people to get involved, have an impact and have fun, without the requirements of individual long-term commitments.

Here's a little more information about the upcoming event:

The Rhododendron Island in Golden Gate Park once boasted a beautiful array of rhododendrons - a springtime delight. Thanks to the extraordinary efforts of the One Brick volunteers it once again shines!!!

After a year of hard work that ended in August of 2004, the Island has been restored to its former glory and is now a landmark that Golden Gate Park can be proud of.

The Story:
The Rhododendron Island was an ongoing project, solely tended by One Brick. We signed up to restore the Island to its former glory. This was an enormous project and WE FINISHED!!!

Come out and help us maintain the beauty we have created there! As with any garden, this space needs regular attention in order to maintain its beautiful appearance.

Other Event Info:
Tools, gloves, snacks and water will be provided.

This event is rain or shine!
If it is raining, please dress appropriately.

Be sure to bring some money to join us after the event for lunch and more socializing!

View more information about this event at:
http://www.onebrick.org/eventdetails.asp?EventID=4554

Please RSVP here .

Check out our event calendar for other upcoming volunteer opportunities.

Map:

Democratic Campaign/Obama HQ (santa cruz)

2008-07-18T22:54:30-07:00

** (2) pickups, drivers needed to help transport items from storage to our new office in the Galleria in Santa Cruz, we�ll be moving desks, shelving and tons of boxes on Monday 2pm.

** Need volunteer artist who can replicate the �O� logo for our office spaces and windows � (hopefully you have supplies). We can meet anytime next week at your convenience.

Please email if you can help.

Keep an eye out for our upcoming opening!

EMT Research Assistants Needed (palo alto)

2008-07-18T21:58:17-07:00

Peter Addy, student in the clinical psychology Ph.D. program at the Institute of Transpersonal Psychology, Palo Alto, is conducting a research study on states of consciousness brought about by a naturally occurring psychoactive dietary supplement used sacramentally in some cultures.

EMT-basic-certified research assistants (RAs) are needed to help conduct a study on states of consciousness brought about by the psychoactive plant Salvia divinorum. This unique opportunity will allow RAs to observe non-ordinary states of consciousness in participants. RAs will be required to record vital signs and provide supportive observation. Research will be conducted at the Institute of Transpersonal Psychology in Palo Alto.

$ Stipend Available $

Research Assistants must have:
- current certification in basic emergency medical training,
- reliable transportation to Palo Alto,
- the ability to observe nonjudgementally while others undergo unusual experiences.

Peter Addy is the investigator for this study. If you are interested in learning more about this study, please leave a message for Mr. Addy at 650-776-9043 or email salvia.itp@gmail.com

Salvia divinorum has not been evaluated by the Food & Drug Administration. It is not intended for use in the diagnosis, treatment, curing, or prevention of disease.

Seeking Progrm Officer in Education for Supplementary Curriculum

2008-07-18T21:16:39-07:00

Africa Aid seeks Program Officer with focus on Education for innovative Supplementary Curriculum Program (SCP).

Africa Aid seeks a volunteer with an expertise in educational development to help us continue and improve an innovative international aid program. The volunteer will work with team members and universities/outside advisors to design and implement a curriculum-based program in Liberia and Ghana. The volunteer will also assist in establishing other international aid initiatives

Responsibilities:
� Work with Africa Aid team to define, plan and implement long-term program strategies and objectives.
� Assist with writing, editing and developing effective curriculum for use in African communities and schools.
� Work with Africa Aid management to establish a university based educational model applicable to West African children and communities
� Work within the SCP Team to complete weekly deliverables that work towards the achievement of program goals and objectives.

Requirements:
� Experience relevant to the study of education, educational development and/or teaching (within Africa or internationally preferred)
� Excellent written and oral communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build partnerships with NGOs, universities, and the private sector.
� Experience in development of economic empowerment programs in developing countries preferred.
� Strong outcome orientation with a focus on measurable impact and results.
� Open communicator with the ability to seek and receive input from all types of people and resources and the commitment to work via phone and e-mail.
� Flexible and comfortable working in ambiguous situations and fast-paced, changing environments. Desire to join a fun and dedicated team to make a difference and gain valuable experience in the nonprofit community.
� Conscious of the effect of one�s international assistance work, with the passion and desire to craft innovative programs that create a positive effect both here and abroad.

Email your resume and/or inquiries to: boramy.sun@africaaid.org

Access to a computer and the internet is required.

About Africa Aid

Africa Aid provides the foundation for innovative partnerships and intimate community-based relationships between developing African communities and their more established American counterparts. To create a sustainable and mutually beneficial community partnership, Africa Aid characterizes the problems of an African community and then integrates foreign aid projects into American university curriculum, allowing university students and faculty experts to design solutions to extreme poverty. Africa Aid implements the resulting university designed solutions in Africa, working alongside African communities to establish basic levels of Education, Health, Water, and Economic Empowerment.

www.africaaid.org

Incoming college freshman looking for summer volunteer opportunities (mountain view)

2008-07-18T19:26:37-07:00

Hi, I graduated from Mountain View High School this June and am looking for local volunteer opportunities this summer. I'm available for the whole summer through mid-September. Volunteer experience includes tutoring at my high school's Tutorial Center, helping voters as an Elections Officer, and giving presentations to high school classes about the upcoming election. Feel free to contact with me with any volunteering information or opportunities, big or small. Thanks!

22nd Annual WINE COUNTRY FILM FESTIVAL (sonoma)

2008-07-18T18:35:27-07:00

Volunteers needed immediately. Great opportunity to jump in and mix with film industry folks, network with the stars and support a great Film Festival in it's 22nd year. We need people just to hand out flyers in the Nth Bay Areas. You'll get the chance to get tickets to some of the events and have a grand time working alongside the hip and funky indie film folks from around the country. Call David.T.Carter 707.479.7400.

Are You Seeking Community Service Hours? (Quickly?) (oakland lake merritt / grand)

2008-07-18T18:06:56-07:00

Uhuru Furniture & Collectibles has ongoing volunteer opportunities DAILY. So if you have school program court-ordered community service hours to complete, call us!
So whether you need 1 hour or 100 hours, we'll help you make your deadline.

Volunteer Opportunities include:
- phone/sales in store
- packing/unpacking donations
- computer marketing
- graphics design
- postering/leafletting
- moving furniture

Uhuru Furniture & Collectibles is a fundraiser for the African People's Education and Defense Fund (APEDF). APEDF strives to develop and institutionalize programs to defend the human and civil rights of the African community and the address the grave disparities in education, health, health care and economic development of the African community. More info @ www.apedf.org

Contact:
Jeanine Griswa
Volunteer Coordinator
Uhuru Furniture & Collectibles
3742 Grand Ave
Oakland, CA 94610
510-763-3342

Social Justice Tuesdays in the Summer Sun! (oakland lake merritt / grand)

2008-07-18T18:06:43-07:00

Your time is valuable! Make a difference this summer. Spend your volunteer time spreading the word about social justice for the African (black) community while enjoying the sunshine and some physical exercise. We go every Tuesday.

We go as a group to either poster poles or to distribute door hangers, from house to house in Oakland and Berkeley. The door hangers and the posters let people know they can make donations of furniture, vehicles, hot tubs and collectibles to Uhuru Furniture & Collectibles which is a fundraising institution of the African People's Education & Defense Fund. Our mission is to build campaigns to address the disparity in social justice, economic development, health and education of the African (black) community. Check out www.apedf.org.

We go out every Tuesday (except for Tuesday July 29th and Tuesday August 5th).
We meet at Uhuru Furniture at 4pm, door hang from 4:30-6:30pm and return to Uhuru Furniture by 7pm.
If you prefer to meet us on site (site changes weekly) we will meet you at 4:30
You can count this as 3 hours of volunteer community service per shift, because we count your travel time.
- Individuals and groups welcome!
-We will be in the sun for 2 hours. Good shoes and hat are recommended.

Contact: Jeanine Griswa, Marketing Coordinator
510-676-5041 cell or 510-763-3342 main line
apedf.volunteer@yahoo.com

Change the Life of a Child With One Day a Month (San Francisco)

2008-07-18T17:26:52-07:00

City of Dreams� mission is to help youth living in low income housing build brighter futures through mentorship and youth development. Our vision is to end the generational poverty cycle.

We provide caring mentorship in group settings and one-to-one matches, designed to help young people understand the value of staying in school and avoiding teen pregnancy, drugs, and gangs.

We host 24 experiential learning events annually designed to encourage youth to think critically. Through our youth development model combining experiential learning events and mentorship, we expand young people�s perspectives and promote their self esteem.

We are currently in need of group and one to one mentors for youth living in San Francisco's public housing communities ages 10 to 14.
Our group mentor commitment is 1 day a month and our one to one mentor commitment is 2 days a month.

If this sounds like something you'd be interested in, please email us with your name and phone number and a little about yourself, and we'll get in touch with you.

Due to the nature of our program, we do require reliable transportation (either your own car or access to City Carshare/Zipcar), auto insurance, and a valid driver�s license.

For more info on our program, please visit our website at:

http://www.city-of-dreams.org

Thanks for your interest!

Love without Limits,

The Dream Team at City of Dreams

Seamstress/Sewing Volunteer Needed (downtown / civic / van ness)

2008-07-18T17:15:49-07:00

San Francisco Non Profit Org seeking a Seamstress/Sewing Enthusiast.

Project may turn into hired position but now this is a opportunity for
someone who loves working with animals and Veterans.

Must have own sewing machine and supplies. Fabric will be provided.

Volunteer for International Development Non-Profit (financial district)

2008-07-18T16:54:50-07:00

Global Service Corps is a non-profit organization that provides opportunities for adults to participate on volunteer service-learning programs in Tanzania and Thailand. Participants live with a host family and work on environment, health, or education projects. The headquarters staff is responsible for recruiting and preparing participants to take part in the volunteer programs. For more information: www.globalservicecorps.org.

Position: Tanzania & Thailand Project Assistant

Location: Headquarters in San Francisco, CA

Primary Responsibilities:
�Respond to prospective and registered participant e-mails and phone calls
�Enter prospective and registered volunteer information in database and maintain filing system
�Oversee mailings to participants
�Assist in the administration of Tanzania and Thailand projects
�Communicate with country staff as needed

Special Projects may include the following:
�Database Administration and Development
�Marketing
�Publications Development
�Web Development
�Assisting the Executive or Assistant Director with additional projects

Qualifications:
�PC computer skills: MS Word, Access, Excel, Outlook
�Business skills: Basic business administration and office skills
�Good communication, customer service and public relations skills
�Web site development skills a plus

Hours and length of commitment: Part-time volunteers work 20hrs/wk and full-time volunteers work 40hrs/wk. A six month commitment is required for part-time volunteers and a three month commitment for full-time volunteers.

Compensation: Expense reimbursement of $200 per month for part-time volunteers and $400 per month for full-time volunteers in addition to limited local transportation reimbursement. 50% discount on one of our service-learning programs to Tanzania or Thailand.

Position to start as soon as possible.

Send your resume to: gsc@globalservicecorps.org
(no phone calls please)

Community Garden Building Party This Sunday July 20th Come Support! (oakland west)

2008-07-18T16:53:11-07:00

Comrades and Allies,

There will be a Community Garden Building Party this Sunday July 20th. Our gardens feeds the community part is donated to The Critical Resistance Conference Sept 26th-28th 2008 at Laney College.

Critical Resistance is an organization that is fighting to end to prison industrial complex. To sign up your back or front yard as a community garden contact us. We organize work parties and fundraise to bio-remediate the soil.

Updates on Helen St. Community Garden:
We have sprayed the soil and have begun to till, our only issue is the glass and rocks we have found. This Sunday come help us remove the debris for a better garden.

We welcome you to come help bring some snacks and drinks if you can. We look forward to seeing you! For all of my mycelium gardening allies this is the same only we have decided to build gardens and remediate the soil in our neighborhoods providing two services, food security and bio-remediation. Somethings our communities can sink their teeth into.

When: Sunday July 20th 1pm-4pm
Where: 2851 Helen st. @ 30th st.

Sabrina (415)574-8827

Alia 510-529-5573

We are between the west oakland and mcarthur bart stations, 19 ac trasit bus service

Medical Studies - PAID Compensation $$$ (San Francisco/Bay Area)

2008-07-18T16:52:31-07:00

Layered Health Systems (LHS) specializes in the recruiting of highly qualified patients for clinical trials. Our innovative identification, analysis and screening methodology ensures that clients reach their enrollment goals in a cost-effective and timely manner, and that enrolled patients are both qualified and motivated.

Before a new treatment can be made available in the United States, it must be approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The FDA bases its approval on the results of several phases of rigorous testing, which are conducted to ensure that the drug is both safe and effective.

Below is a list of current studies in the San Francisco area.

Multiple Sclerosis: Contact us for current compensation.
Upper Limb Spasticity Management with Botox: Up to $450.

If you are interested in participating in a research study please contact me at erika.ellsworth@sbcglobal.net or at the email link above. Be sure to include the following information in your email*:

First and Last Name:
Phone Number:
Best Time to Contact You:
Study of Interest:

*THIS IS A CONFIDENTIAL PROGRAM AND YOUR INFORMATION WILL NEVER BE RELEASED OR SOLD.

Volunteers needed at historic farm for education program! (danville / san ramon)

2008-07-18T16:34:24-07:00

Education Docents Needed at Forest Home Farms

Make a difference for 3rd graders in the San Ramon Valley-
Volunteer at Forest Home Farms!

If you have an interest in local history, are a retired teacher, or love working with children, then we are looking for you! This fieldtrip program is great for retirees, stay-at-home moms, part-time workers, and those with extra free time who would like to be involved in the community! No experience necessary- we will train you!

Tours are held outdoors on our beautifully preserved historic farm site. There are four different areas for volunteers to choose from: Grandpa- leads tours and activities, Grandma- leads tours and activities, Garden- explains concepts of organic gardening and aids children in gardening chores, and Canning- presents a canning demonstration and leads activities (no previous gardening or canning experience required).

Volunteer Description: Docents lead hands-on activities that teach the agricultural history of the San Ramon Valley and Forest Home Farms. Kids get to take a step back in time and see what life was like �in the olden days�. It is a very rewarding experience to see how much the children enjoy learning and to be able to answer their questions. Parents and teachers in the San Ramon Valley rave about our program!

Requirements: Education docents need to attend a two-hour training session twice per year and volunteer at least two times per month during the school year (in 4 hour time slots for fieldtrips). Volunteers must be available on weekdays and be fingerprinted through the San Ramon Police Dept. Fieldtrips run Mon-Fri, 9am-12pm during the school year with a short break in winter. Fall fieldtrips for the 2008-2009 school year begin September 9.

For more information or to find out how you can volunteer, contact Stephanie Herscu at (925) 973-3283 or sherscu@sanramon.ca.gov. Forest Home Farms is located at 19953 San Ramon Valley Blvd. in San Ramon, just south of Pine Valley Road.

The City of San Ramon Parks and Community Services Department creates community through people, parks, and programs focusing on providing recreational experiences, promoting health and wellness, fostering human development, increasing cultural unity, strengthening community image and sense of place, supporting economic development, facilitating community problem solving, and strengthening safety and security. For more information please visit our website at www.sanramon.ca.gov or call 925.973.3200.

seeking budding audio engineer or radio devotee (east bay and/or SF area)

2008-07-18T15:52:49-07:00

I air an hourlong radio show and, right now, do everything myself - seek interviews, actual interviewing, host, record, edit, produce, upload, disseminate, and update the website. I REALLY need a creative person interested in radio to help with some of this, especially the audio engineering aspects. We can figure out what you'd like for your regular, consistent, and devoted (okay, maybe too much to ask) time in return.
Contact me to learn more.

LOVE YOUR NEIGHBOR Charity Thrift Store (santa rosa)

2008-07-18T15:50:26-07:00

needs general help with cleaning, polishing, sanding, painting, stocking, and in general customer help including (if you are able) helping customers get items to their car and in the intake of donations. We ask people to help with whatever they are capable of doing. We need volunteers especially in the afternoons between noon and sixe PM. LOVE YOUR NEIGHBOR helps those who are UNABLE to work due to age, disability, and other challenging life circumstances. We do a weekly encouraging delivery of basic human needs to our clients. Reply to this posting please. We are located in Central West Santa Rosa.

Be the change! Work with SF youth! (mission district)

2008-07-18T15:28:16-07:00

The I Have A Dream Foundation of San Francisco (www.ihad-sf.org) is looking for academic mentors for 16 to 17 year old youth!

Why work with a young person?
***Because you have the skills to help with homework and college preparation. Working with a young person once or twice a week can impact their learning tremendously!

***Because it's fun!!

***Because you care about the future and want to see young people succeed! Mentors do not need to have any certain skills or backgrounds, they just need to care about their mentee!!

If you think you would like to become a mentor, contact me and I will send you more info and an application! erin.kohl@gmail.com

Don�t Forget our Elders...Please! (hayward / castro valley)

2008-07-18T15:03:15-07:00

The Friendly Visiting Program needs volunteers to make visits to isolated elders in our community. There are Elders in Hayward, San Leandro, San Lorenzo and Castro Valley who sit alone all day everyday because they have no one. They feel forgotten, invisible and worthless. You can change that with just an hour visit once a week! One hour each week visiting an isolated elder improves their health and yours. You get double karma points (which you might need in your old age) and make a positive contribution to your community, all in one hour per week, what an opportunity!! The next training for volunteers is July 30, 2008, 6 � 9 pm. Call today 510 347-4620 x180 or email seniorservices@davisstreet.org

Crafty Senior Needs Partner (hayward / castro valley)

2008-07-18T14:58:23-07:00

The Friendly Visiting Program needs a volunteer who likes to do crafts (stamping, beading etc.) to visit a lonely, homebound senior and work on projects with her a couple of hours a week. Will you share your talents and personality with a kindred soul? Call today, the next training for volunteers is July 30, 2008, 6 � 9 pm. For more information or to sign up for the training call 510 347-4620 x180 or email seniorservices@davisstreet.org

Female Executives Needed for Research Study

2008-07-18T14:54:26-07:00

Colleagues:

My name is Lily Benavides, a fourth-year Doctoral Candidate in the School of Education at the University of San Francisco, in the Leadership Studies program. The focus of my dissertation is to investigate the efficacy of executive coaching, as a specific leadership development modality, on the organizational performance of female executives, to determine if the new knowledge, skills and abilities learned, lead to their further promotability.

As more women gain senior executive positions, the researcher is interested in understanding to what extent does participation in an executive coaching program impact specific business areas, leading to a significant increase on an organization�s performance; while at the same time, increase the effectiveness of a female executive�s individual performance, all of which may lead to more women in the executive suite.

Your participation is requested in the pilot administration of an original instrument designed for this research study, the Executive Coaching Effectiveness Survey. The primary purpose of this administration is to measure the content validity of the individual items; that is, that the items accurately represent the characteristics or attitudes it is intended to measure. Revisions to the survey will be based upon your feedback.

The criteria for participation is: 1) you are a female executive; 2) you have participated in executive coaching; and 3) you are interested in contributing to what is known about the executive development of female executives.

Please click on the link below to access the survey. It can be accessed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. It is expected that the survey should take no longer than 25 minutes to complete. Feel free to forward the link to your colleagues who match the criteria for inclusion in the study. The pilot study will be available until
Sunday, July 27 at 12:00 am.

http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=NDDxaeIzfPpgbzUab_2f673Q_3d_3d

I welcome any questions you may have. I can be reached directly at 415-860-7992 or via email: mizlilyb@yahoo.com. Thank you in advance for your consideration of this request.

Best regards,

Lily Benavides
Fourth-year Doctoral Candidate
USF/Leadership Studies Program
mizlilyb@yahoo.com
415-860-7992

Smokers sought for UCSF Study (inner sunset / UCSF)

2008-07-18T14:47:58-07:00

Smokers sought for UCSF Study

The UCSF Treatment Research Center is seeking smokers (at least 10 cigarettes per day) to participate in a study that examines the naturally occurring biological and psychological states of smokers, and their relationship to the process of smoking cessation.

� Participation involves coming to our center for about 4 hours (we are located at San Francisco General Hospital).

� You will be asked to fill out a few questionnaires and to frequently complete a number identification task and a questionnaire about your mood.

� You may be asked to refrain from smoking for as long as 4 hours, and you may also be asked to use the nicotine patch.

� You may be asked to return to our center for brief follow-up assessments.

* Please note that this is not a smoking treatment study.

� You will be compensated $50 for your participation in the 4-hour study. If you are asked to return for follow-up assessments, you will be paid $20 for each assessment.

For more information about the Biological and Psychological States of Smokers study please contact our research staff at (415) 476-7540.

Tutors Needed For Youth Academic Program (treasure island)

2008-07-18T14:46:40-07:00

Do you have a passion for working with youth? Can you contribute a minimum of one hour a week? If you are looking for a rewarding experience become a STARS Tutor today!

STARS (Speakers, Tutors, Acheivement, Retention, Success) is a program created to assist Job Corps students (ages 16-24) in academic and career success. The STARS program provides students with positive mentors, academic tutors and motivational speakers. The program also focuses on the students social, career and personal development.

STARS Tutors provide academic reinforcement based on the student's needs. Tutors will focus on academic acheivement and will tutor students in areas such as, developing reading skills, building vocabulary, and mathematics. Tutors will be provided with strategies and materials necessary to be successful while working with students.

STARS Tutor Qualifications:

-Complete a background check before working with students.(Provided by the center)
-Ability to listen, guide, support and communicate openly with youth.
-Be knowledgeable in the areas of reading and mathetmatics.
-Possess and interest in education.
-Complete a one-hour training session prior to working with students.
-Be a positive and motivated individual.
-Sensitivity to persons of different educational, economic, cultural or racial backgrounds.
-Maintain a commitment of 1 hour a week from the times of: 6pm-9pm on Mondays, Tuesdays or Wednesdays.

Benefits To Tutoring:

-Builds self-esteem and creates a sense of pride in helping others.
-Provides experiences that may help with later employment or career goals.
-Develops a sense of respsonibility and self-worth.
-Develops communication skills.
-Enhances social and professional networks

If you are interested in becoming a STARS tutor please email a resume and a brief letter of interest to: Krista Vendetti at vendetti.krista@jobcorps.org
"We make a living by what we get, we make a life by what we give." ~Winston Churchill

New Benefit Shop looking for volunteers! (san mateo)

2008-07-18T14:45:07-07:00

Yellow Brick Road 2 Benefit Shop is a new benefit shop in downtown San Mateo. We're looking for volunteers to help sort, price, iron clothing, and work on the shop floor. The hours are in two or four hour increments one day a week or more. We're also looking for a couple volunteers with expertise//interest in books, rare and current. If you're looking for a fun place to volunteer your time, please contact us!

Yellow Brick Road 2 Benefit Shop
16 E. 3rd Avenue, San Mateo
650/548.1920
http://www.ybr2.org
Business Hours: Tuesday through Saturday, 10:00 to 6:00
Contact: Elton Goff, Manager

Volunteer's needed for ironing & pressing (san mateo)

2008-07-18T14:42:21-07:00

Yellow Brick Road2 is a new non-profit store on 16E 3rd Avenue In San Mateo. We stock a large selection of men's and women's clothing and need assistance in prepairing these items for sale in the store.
If you�re interested please send us an email at http://www.ybr2info@yahoo.com or call us at 650 548-1920 between 10:00 and 6:00 Tuesdays through Saturdays, or stop by Yellow Brick Road 2 Benefit Shop, 16 E. 3rd Avenue, San Mateo, We look forward to hearing from you!

Mentoring in the Mission (mission district)

2008-07-18T14:30:36-07:00

7Tepees Youth Program Youth Program is looking for volunteer
mentors in San Francisco.

Our mentor's tell us they get so much out of the relationship! It is a big
chance to give back, to learn, and to support a young person!

Our mentors work with middle school youth who are part of a larger
academic, social skills, and outdoor program. The purpose is to build a
supportive friendship, provide guidance for youth's goals, and expose youth
to experiences and opportunities. Training and support is provided.

Mentors and youth participate in a wide range of activities together, from
sharing a coke, to community service and sports, to outdoor activities and
cultural experiences. Monthly optional group outings range from bike rides
and roller skating, to ice cream socials and movie nights. Mentors are not
expected to spend money on their mentee. Lists of free activities are provided.

Mentors must be able to commit for at least one year of involvement with
their mentee. Pairs meet for a couple hours a week at a time convenient to
both of them.

Volunteers are always welcome for tutoring assistance at our learning
center from four to six p.m. Monday through Thursday. For more information
please contact Steve at 415.522.1550 ex 3 or ssoesbe@7tepees.org Visit us online: www.7tepees.org

Women�s Community Clinic Outreach Program seeks volunteers! (USF / panhandle)

2008-07-18T14:24:35-07:00

About the Clinic

The mission of the Women's Community Clinic is to improve the health and well being of all women. We provide free health care for uninsured and under-insured women by women in a safe, respectful environment. Our mission is anchored in two core beliefs: that preventive, educational care is essential to lifelong health and that all women deserve excellent care regardless of their ability to pay. The free services of the WCC include:

� Comprehensive health education
� Confidential HIV risk assessment, testing, and counseling
� Screening and treatment of sexually transmitted infections, much of which is done through collaboration with the Department of Public Health.
� Pregnancy testing, counseling, and referral
� Annual exams, including breast exams, pap smears, and basic physical exams
� Family planning services including birth control counseling and follow-up
� Menopausal care
� Hormone Replacement Therapy
� Treatment and advice for common gynecological concerns
� Acupuncture
� Referrals for other health care services
� Outreach services for homeless and marginally-housed women

Overview of Outreach Program

The mission of the program is to build relationships with and support women who are living and working on the streets in order to improve their health and well being. The program relies on a number of strategies to engage in participant-centered and harm reduction-based prevention work including: conducting outreach to women on the streets and in single-room occupancy hotels, facilitating health education workshops for incarcerated women in the county jail system, and coordinating a weekly drop-in program, called Ladies� Night, in collaboration with other community based social service organizations.

Currently, the WCC is looking for volunteers for the Outreach Program. Responsibilities include:
� Preparing and distributing supplies
� Attending trainings to ensure skills is up to date and/or for support
� Gathering and recording data into Outreach forms
� Building relationship with homeless women in the Mission to help them access service they want and need.

Position requirements:
o Ability to carry heavy bags
o Prior experience or must be comfortable working with the homeless population in the Mission
o Willing to make a minimum of 9 month commitment (one 4-5 hour shift per week)

Preferred Qualifications:
o Spanish speaker
o Previous experience or must be comfortable working with active drug users
o A basic understanding of harm reduction philosophy

We are looking for volunteers for Monday, Tuesday and Thursday evenings, so if you are interested in a new challenge and would like to work with homeless and marginally housed women please send your resume and cover letter to EJ Abay, Outreach Coordinator at ej@womenscommunityclinic.org

VOLUNTEER & BUILD MUSCLES (downtown / civic / van ness)

2008-07-18T14:00:45-07:00

VOLUNTEER AND BUILD MUSCLES

FRIENDS of the San Francisco Public Library needs you!! Volunteer to help move books and organize our new Donation Center. We really need help on Wednesday, July 30 from 1PM to 5PM.

Meet at Extra Space Storage, 1400 Folsom @ 10th Street @ 1:00PM. Any questions?? please email me at andrea.blum@friendssfpl.org or call 415-626-7512 ext.112

Thanks!

\O/\o/\0/ CHURCH ON THE PHONE - VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! (san jose south)

2008-07-18T13:57:10-07:00

\O/\o/\0/ CHURCH ON THE PHONE - CALL TO GET BLESSED!

Daily Morning Praise & Prayer Conference Calls

NEED TO HEAR FROM GOD?
PROPHETIC WORDS
WORD OF KNOWLEDGE
INNER-HEALING
CURSE BREAKING
PRE-MARITAL CURSE BREAKING
DIVINE HEALING
DELIVERANCE
ANOINTING FOR BUSINESS PRAYER CAMPAIGNS
NOT SURE WHAT DIRECTION TO GO? NOT SURE WHICH STEPS TO TAKE?
* CONFERENCE SCHEDULE:
DAILY From MONDAY Through SATURDAY @ 8 AM (PT) - 10 AM (CT) - 11 AM (ET)
Number to Call:
712-432-3900 or 712-432-3939
Conference ID: 3210980#
*Be aware that this is a LONG DISTANCE CALL. We suggest you set up an Unlimited Long Distance Service Plan through your Phone Service Provider.
WE HAVE BEEN HELPING PEOPLE FOR OVER 2 YEARS NOW - Info at:
http://www.churchonthephone.com

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Fashion show @ Sugar Cafe, Augh 12th (downtown / civic / van ness)

2008-07-18T13:51:43-07:00

We're having a local designer's fashion show @ Sugar Cafe, SF on Aug 12th.

Need petite models, 5'2-5'5
Waist, 23-26.
Bust, 32-34A-C

This is a TF* one, but you'll get to meet other designers and photographers, fashion show producers for other opportunities.

Also, we need hair and make-up arist, again, for TF* work.

If you're interest, email me directly for more info.

Are you experiencing DEPRESSION? (menlo park)

2008-07-18T13:48:04-07:00

The Stanford Depression Research Clinic is seeking volunteers for a research study of EEG-guided medication treatment for Major Depression. We are seeking individuals 18 and older who have tried at least 1 medication for depression without success. You must be currently depressed, in good physical health, and able to come for 9 visits at Stanford University. Eligible subjects will be offered psychiatric evaluation, antidepressant medication, and study-related laboratory tests at no charge. Enrolled subjects receive up to $400 for time and travel. Confidential. Call for more information 650-725-4620 (Maureen) For further information regarding your rights as a participant, please call (650) 723-5244 or write the Administrative Panel on Human Subjects in Medical Research, Administrative Panels Office, Stanford University, Stanford, CA 94305-5401.

I�m being attacked by weeds!

2008-07-18T13:31:33-07:00

Let me introduce myself, I�m the elementary school around the corner from your house.

The one surrounded by weeds and filled with peeling paint. Could you love me?

Or just volunteer a few hours to show me you care?

I�ll supply the paintbrush, the shovel, the drinks, and anything else. Come on over!

Get involved at www.bethechangeday.org

The Women's Building Seeks Spanish-speaking Volunteer (mission district)

2008-07-18T13:24:29-07:00

Volunteer Position: Spanish-speaking Community Resource Room Associate

The Women's Building (TWB) is a multi-cultural, multi-service center for women and girls in San Francisco's Mission District, which welcomes people of all genders.

Our Community Resource Room (CRR) provides assistance to hundreds of visitors each year who call or come to The Women's Building seeking information or a referral to address a need in their life. Our free, bilingual (English/Spanish) services provide critical access to resources for employment, housing, health care, legal services, and more. We offer information and referrals, access to technology, job search assistance, financial education, free tax preparation, an immigrant food pantry and a host of workshops.

Hours: 4 hours per week
Supervisor: Community Programs Director

Responsibilities include:
� Provide culturally sensitive information and referrals to visitors
� Assist clients in our computer lab and provide assistance with procedures such as applying for jobs or filling out forms
� Collect, update and organize information for binders, bulletin boards, and other materials in the CRR. Research information on community services and file in appropriate reference area.
� Assist with administrative duties and data collection
� Support The Women�s Building in special projects as they arise

Qualifications:
� Strong written and verbal communication skills
� Cultural competence in working with diverse populations, including communities of color, immigrants, LGBT communities, and persons of various ages, socioeconomic backgrounds, health status, and abilities
� Commitment to social justice
� Spanish language skills

Training / Leadership Development Goals:
� Gain experience serving a diverse community and meeting real needs of women and their families.
� Become familiar with the myriad non-profit and government services in the Bay Area.
� Develop knowledge of and experience with community services and program operation.

To Apply: Please fax, mail, or email a letter of interest and resume. Feel free to contact us if you have questions.
Contact: Corrin Buchanan, Community Programs Director
resourceroom@womensbuilding.org
Fax: 415-861-8969 Phone: 415-431-1180 x11
3543 18th St #8, San Francisco, CA 94110

Have you seen the Sunset Magazine Idea House? (menlo park)

2008-07-18T12:49:43-07:00

Volunteering Made Easy

Looking for a volunteer opportunity that's fun and social, as well as great for the community?  Look no further!

One Brick provides lots of rewarding projects, that are also fun and social. We make volunteering easy... we don't require any sort of on-going commitment, nor any troublesome orientations, like some organizations do. And signing up for a One Brick event is as easy as the click of a mouse.

If you're looking for a fun way to give back to the community and meet like-minded social volunteers, then One Brick is the way to go. Here's an upcoming event you might be interested in...

What:   Sunset Magazine Idea House - Shift 1 8:30am-1pm (Peninsula)
When:  Friday, July 25, 2008 - 8:30 AM to 1:00 PM
Where:  Sunset House - Menlo Park - 85 Willow Rd., Menlo Park
RSVP:  Click Here

One Brick (www.onebrick.org) is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that provides support to other local non-profit and community organizations by creating a unique, social and flexible volunteer environment for those interested in making a concrete difference in the community. This enables people to get involved, have an impact and have fun, without the requirements of individual long-term commitments.

When we finish each volunteer project, we gather as a group at a local bar or restaurant for food, drinks and the opportunity to continue to get to know each other. This helps to create a really fun social outlet as part of your volunteer experience.

Here's a little more information about the upcoming event:

Sunset Magazine has created their 2008 Idea House in Menlo Park. The Sunset Menlo Park Idea House celebrates the way most people decorate their homes today - "combining secondhand finds and vintage treasures with new furnishings to create a look that reflects their own unique style. From inspiring paint colors and fun wall and window coverings to small yard space solutions and unexpected ways to use old furniture, our Menlo Park Idea House offers lots of fresh and retro-chic ideas for combining the old and the new in your home.

Follow link for more info:www.sunset.com/ih

One Brick is honored to be the beneficiary of the 2008 Idea House program. Sunset Magazine will be donating a portion of the proceeds from the Idea House tours to One Brick. Please help support us by volunteering at the Idea House during the 10 weekends it is open to the public. One Brick is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that brought over 38,000 volunteer hours this year to the communities we serve.

One Brick will help sell tickets, greet visitors, answer questions, provide security, and monitor traffic.

Tickets sell for $15/person, but volunteers will have free admission.

Other Event Info:
Attire
Business casual and comfortable shoes.

View more information about this event at:
http://www.onebrick.org/eventdetails.asp?EventID=4616

Please RSVP here .

Check out our event calendar for other upcoming volunteer opportunities.

Map:

Friends of the Library in San Jose Needs Volunteers for Book Sales (San Jose Downtown)

2008-07-18T12:36:51-07:00

The Friends of the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library is a dynamic non-profit
organization dedicated to supporting library services in our community. We're
currently looking for volunteers to work in our bookstore and for our monthly
outdoor patio booksales. We're located in the main library at 150 E. San
Fernando St. in downtown San Jose. The library is a great place to visit and
work and is unique in that it is the first library in the country to be a joint
university-city run library.

Positions open include cashiers, stockers, people to help set up and break down
and preparation/sorting for booksales. Working at our booksales is a fantastic
opportunity to enjoy being outside on a Saturday or Sunday while helping the
Friends. Plus, you get a free bag of books for each shift you work. So, if
you're interested, please contact me (I'm Sherry, the President of the Friends
group) via email, preferably. Or, you can show up at the sale and ask for Tim.
Once you let him know you're there to volunteer, he'll put you to work. Our
next sale is the last weekend in July- Sat hours are 10am-5pm and Sunday 1pm-5pm.

**High school students, please note, this can help fulfill your community
service requirement -- we can sign your paperwork so that you have proof of
hours worked!

We look forward to hearing from you!!!

Volunteer family (having financial problems) needed for tv show (www.liveoutloud.com)

2008-07-18T12:34:08-07:00

Loral Langemeier (www.liveoutloud.com) will be doing some work with Dr. Phil. If you and your family are having financial problems and are willing to appear on television. Visit www.liveoutloud.com to sign up today. If you are chosen there is no cost to you, you will just need to be available for taping.

www.liveoutloud.com

Volunteers Needed for August 9th Event (san jose east)

2008-07-18T12:17:10-07:00

Great news! Our next "Take Flight for Kids" flying event for kids with disabilities is indeed coming to San Jose's Reid Hillview Airport on Saturday August 9, 2008!

AND WE NEED VOLUNTEERS

This is the hugely popular airport special event in which we take about 400-500 kids with special needs and families and friends FLYING for 20 minute flights out of regional airports and back. We also host a 1000+ person festival at the airport showing off math/science/aviation/FUN opportunities for young people with special needs.

We are looking forward to about 75 nonprofit and government agencies hosting (free) booths and strutting your stuff.

This will be the 6th such event in Northern California, but this will be our first in San Jose, so we're pulling out the stops and using years of experience in other places to host our biggest and best yet. This event will be run under the umbrella of the Valley Medical Center Foundation of Silicon Valley, and they're bending over backwards to make this the best event yet.

Much more info here: http://www.takeflightforkids.org

To Volunteer please register on line at: http://www.takeflightforkids.org/volunteer.htm

We expect to see the following:

* 35 volunteer pilots
* 150 flights
* 400-500 people flying including kids with disabilities and their family/friends.
* 1000+ people at the ground festival at the airport
* 75 nonprofit groups hosting fun & educational booths at the airport.

Please spread the word that we need about 200 volunteers for this very special day. You name it, we need the help, everything from escorting kids to planes, to loading kids in helicopters, to helping nonprofits with booths, to running water to thirsty pilots, to flipping burgers, you name it, we need help. Please RSVP online so we can send you more info:
http://www.takeflightforkids.org/volunteer.htm

Hope you can join us on August 9. It'll be a most amazing day! Please spread the word to volunteers, especially to any pilots you know. The more the merrier! Questions? Let me know. Otherwise see you August 9.

Cheers
Dean McCully
Take Flight for Kids, Day in the Sky, etc

Restoration of an old stone built school in traditional Greek village (Greece)

2008-07-18T12:02:29-07:00

Restoration of an old stone built school in a traditional village
July 23 - August 6, 2008

The old, traditional, stone built Primary school is an ornament for the village of Amvrakia. During the last two years voluntary groups started renovation works in the precincts of the school. They relayed pebble, built banquettes of stone and started removing the old plaster from the surface.

In summer 2008, volunteers will continue this work in order to improve the old building, and they are also going to contribute in the restoration, renovation and conservation of traditional cobblestone pavements and terraces in different parts of the village.

Location: Amvrakia is a traditional, isolated village of Etoloakarnania, near the city of Thermo, a political and religious centre during antiquity. The city of Thermo is 60 km away from the city of Messologgi and Amvrakia is 46 km from Agrinio, another big city of the area. During the past few years, former inhabitants of the village, who have formed an association for its preservation, make strong efforts to find funds in order to save the old stone-made buildings, cobblestone pavements and squares. The small village has luxuriant vegetation, a beautiful waterfall where volunteers will have the chance to swim, an old watermill in the bed of river Gidomandritis and very hospitable villagers who await joyfully each year the groups of volunteers.

Project language: English

Age range: 18 and over

For more details and to see other projects in Greece please visit: www.cadip.org/volunteer-in-greece.htm

For volunteer opportunities in other countries: www.cadip.org t. 604-628-7400

Promoting girls' rights and HIV/AIDS awareness in Rift Valley province (Kenya)

2008-07-18T11:56:02-07:00

Promoting girls' rights and HIV/AIDS awareness in Rift Valley province
September 3 - September 18, 2008

Volunteer project: The international volunteer project will be held in Kajiado District for 3 weeks. Volunteers will come together to help out in meeting critical needs of the local communities. The main objective of the volunteer project is Income generation. The international volunteer group will be involved in Handicraft activities, Female Genital Mutilation advocacy, HIV/AIDS outreach program.
Volunteer work: The volunteers will help making and selling bead work, advocating for girl child education, and will organize HIV/AIDS awareness activities.
Cultural exchange: There will be cultural presentations where all the volunteers will have an opportunity to present their countries and cultures. Volunteers will be free to choose presentation methods like story telling, singing, dancing, drama, speeches, etc.
Location: Isinya is located in the Rift Valley province, about 60 km away from Nairobi. The project in June is based in Olturoto, about 7 km from Isinya Center. Public transport is available. The closest hospital is 7 km away. The September project is based in Isinya town. Public transport is available. The closest hospital is 100 metres away. Markets, Post Office, Banks (ATMs), Internet and other facilities are located in Athi River and Kitengela, 20-30 minutes drive from the camp sites.
Age range: 20 and over
Qualifications: No particular expertise or skills required. Participants should have a positive attitude, be ready to adopt and enjoy simple living conditions, be flexible and patient. However, specialized skills and expertise (marketing, finance and management, children's rights, counseling, website design) will be used accordingly.

For more details and to see other projects in Kenya please visit: www.cadip.org/volunteer-in-kenya.htm

For volunteer opportunities in other countries: www.cadip.org

t. 604-628-7400

Hispanic Volunteer Mentors Needed

2008-07-18T11:55:39-07:00

A project of Be A Mentor, Inc

Hispanic men and women are needed as mentors to youth in the Oakland.

Why?

An abundance of male and female youth need role models,

They need someone to talk to, spend time with, and look up to,

They are looking for personal and career direction

How does it work?

Commit 4 to 6 hours per month,

Youth and mentors are paired in same-gender matches for at least one year,

Training about working with youth

What do you do?

Focus on school work,
Explore higher education and careers,
Go to movies, sporting events or museums, or
Simply talk and be a friend.

Apply now to be a mentor!

East Bay
Castlemont High School
Foster Care Mentoring
Children of Prisoners Mentoring
Hayward Middle School Mentoring
Boys in Detention

Foster Care Youth Waiting for Volunteer Mentors

2008-07-18T11:55:07-07:00

A project of Be A Mentor, Inc

Men and women are needed to be volunteer mentors to Foster Care youth in the East Bay.

Foster Care children and youth travel life alone. They seldom have a special person to assure them that their dreams can come true. There is often no one to hear their problems and pat them on the back for small successes. And certainly there is no one to broker opportuities for them.

What can you do?

Share your life experiences,

Show that positive choices result in a positive life,

Go to the movies or share a meal,

Explore careers and higher education,

Set goals for the future, and have fun!

How does it work?

Youth and volunteers are paired in same gender matches for at least one year,

spending four to six hours per month together, outside school and work hours.

Time spent together can be focused on schoolwork, going to movies, sporting events or museums, or simply talking and being a trusted friend.

With your help a Foster Care Youth can learn to successful, and then help others to be successful.

Apply now to be a mentor!

Foster Care Mentor Program

Tutors for Refugee & Immigrant Families Needed (SF & Oakland)

2008-07-18T11:52:40-07:00

Refugees and Immigrants need your help

Refugee Transitions is looking for committed volunteers to teach ESL in a student�s home. Training is provided. No 2nd language knowledge or experience is necessary, just a willingness to commit to 6 months of teaching 2 hours/week.

Our next orientation in San Francisco will take place on Tuesday, July 29, and in Oakland on Wednesday, July 30 from 6-8 p.m. Our next training for tutoring adults will be on Thursday, July 31, and for tutoring/mentoring youth on Tuesday, August 5, from 6-9:30 p.m. Call 415-989-2151 to sign up.

For more information and to download an application, go to our website: www.reftrans.org

Refugee Transitions assists refugee and immigrant families in becoming self-sufficient in the U.S. by providing services to help them attain the English language, life, job, and academic skills they need to succeed in their new communities.

Thanks.