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<![CDATA[As a recent college graduate, I've found a number of ways to make money while I've been in school. After years of talking with people and participating in market research studies, I found a number of focus group & taste testing facilities in the San Francisco area. I've personally made over $750 in the past 5 months for less than 18 hours of my time. Since I'm graduating & moving, I won't be able to take advantage of this information anymore. So if you are interested in receiving a list of the top paying focus group facilities in San Fran that I made for a few people with info how to sign up and what to expect then lemme know since it wont let me paste too much info on here.]]>

<![CDATA[<a href="http://www.cadip.org/volunteer-in-austria.htm" rel="nofollow"> Forestry activities in the mountains of western Austria </a> August 17 - September 7, 2008 The international volunteer group will help the rangers of the municipality with different forestry and agricultural tasks, for example constructing a hiking trail, cutting trees and burning wood, collecting stones from the Alpes... The volunteers must be prepared to work on steep grounds and in high altitudes. <a href="http://www.cadip.org/volunteer-in-austria.htm" rel="nofollow"> <img border="0" src="http://cadip.org/camps/Walsertal5.jpg"> <img border="0" src="http://cadip.org/camps/Walsertal1.jpg"> <img border="0" src="http://cadip.org/camps/Walsertal6.jpg"></a> The accommodation will be in a typical cosy, simple mountain cabin provided by the “Alpes Association”. In this isolated but idyllic location the volunteer group will have a large sleeping room heated by a wood stove as well as a large kitchen including a dining room. All sanitary facilities are provided. The cabin is situated on the mountain above Hohenems with a fantastic view over the surrounding nature and the Lake Constance. Working tasks will be done in the area around the accommodation. Project laguage: English Age range: 18 - 30 years old <a href="http://www.cadip.org/volunteer-in-austria.htm" rel="nofollow"> <img border="0" src="http://cadip.org/camps/Walsertal3.jpg"> <img border="0" src="http://cadip.org/camps/Walsertal9.jpg"> <img border="0" src="http://cadip.org/camps/Walsertal2.jpg"></a> Location: The beautiful city of Hohenems is located in the Austrian province called “Vorarlberg”. It lies close to the Lake Constance which connects Austria with the countries Switzerland and Germany. The city is surrounded by mountains and provides a lot of different activities in the nature like hiking and climbing. Besides, the region offers many cultural events and sights for example different cities and the beautiful Constance Lake… For more info: <a href="http://www.cadip.org/volunteer-in-austria.htm" rel="nofollow">www.cadip.org/volunteer-in-austria.htm </a> For volunteer opportunities in other countries please click here: <a href="http://www.cadip.org" rel="nofollow">www.cadip.org <img border="0" src="http://cadip.org/images/CadipVideo.gif" align="centre"></a> phone: 604-628-7400 ]]>

<![CDATA[American Cancer Society - Relay For Life -- Sat. Aug. 16th - Sun. August 17th - Crissy Field Come join the American Cancer Society's San Francisco Marina Relay for Life on August 16-17, 2008. Relay For Life is about celebration, remembrance, and hope. We are honoring cancer survivors, paying tribute to the lives we've lost to the disease, and raising money to help fight it. Relay for Life is a 24-hour fundraiser where team members participate in a walk around the clock to raise money for, and show solidarity with, people affected by cancer (all of us). The SF Marina Relay is unique because it is the only event in which the city of San Francisco allows overnight camping on Crissy Field, which has one of the most beautiful views in the entire world. If you are interested in creating or joining a team, please use the link below. Everyone is welcome. If you are unable to make the event, donations will be greatly appreciated - every bit helps in the fight against cancer. We hope to see you August 16th!! Official SF Marina Relay for Life Website: <a href="http://relay.acsevents.org/site/TR/RelayForLife/RelayForLifeCaliforniaDivision?fr_id=6775&pg=entry" rel="nofollow">http://relay.acsevents.org/site/TR/RelayForLife/RelayForLifeCaliforniaDivision?fr_id=6775&pg=entry</a> To learn more about Relay for Life, please click on the following link: <a href="http://www.relayforlife.org/relay/whatisrelay" rel="nofollow">http://www.relayforlife.org/relay/whatisrelay</a>]]>

<![CDATA[California Reentry Program Volunteer at San Quentin State Prison (must be 21 or older) The California Reentry Program at San Quentin State Prison needs dedicated volunteers! The California Reentry Program at San Quentin State Prison is an independent advising program that seeks to cover a wide array of future-parolees’ needs. Our services include academic advising, referrals to housing resources, job advice/placement, child-support issues, support groups, etc. We provide one-on-one counseling with inmates who are paroling within the next few weeks, months and years. They come to us with questions about their future in regards to education, housing requests, etc. and it's our job to assess their current needs, experience and interests, and support them in establishing a plan to achieve their goals once paroled. Volunteers are needed to go to San Quentin for about three hours once a week. This time is used to meet new clients and assess their needs and to give returning clients information from the previous week or take their new requests. Typically, we'll see 30-40 prisoners per evening, two evenings per week. Many of the men want to know how to get their GEDs, some want an Associate of Arts degree, others have questions about what it might take to open a hot dog stand or start a new career. We also help fill out college/financial aid applications. We are looking for highly reliable people to assist as Pre-release Advisors, who come in once a week (Tuesday or Thursday evening), meet with the prisoners, and research their requests. Excellent experience for aspiring social workers, educators, counselors, and law students. Fun, challenging, and truly inspirational. We are looking for at least a 6-month commitment but prefer a 1-year commitment. Time commitment per week: approximately 3 hours on site, plus 1-3 hours of research. In order to volunteer inside the prison, you will be required to attend a two-hour orientation/ training and submit data for a background check. The orientation will cover prison rules and regulations and give an overview of the program and programming in prisons in general. Our next orientation will be in San Francisco on Wednesday May 21 from 6:30 – 8:30 pm. Please contact us for more details.]]>

<![CDATA[COSMETIC STUDY (12 VISITS) COMPENSATION: $110 Biometrix, Inc., a research company, is looking for volunteers to test cosmetic products. For male and female between ages of 18-65. 1. Need to visit our clinic on May 21,23,26,28,30 and June 2,4,6,23,24, and 26 2. Each visit will take approximately 15 mins. if you make an appointment. 3. You will be compensated $110 at the end of the study For more information please call (415)333-0522 NOW!]]>

<![CDATA[GRAPHICS/ WEB DESIGN GET HANDS-ON EXPERIENCE AND BUILD YOUR PORTFOLIO. EXPRESS YOUR IDEAS AND VISION. USE YOUR CREATIVITY AND KNOWLEDGE FOR A GREAT CAUSE! Part-time: Volunteer position or internship; flexible or a few hours per month Starting date: NOW and ongoing Location: East Bay Reply to: Mimi mimi@anewamerica.org or call 510-540-7785, EXT. 312 <a href="http://www.anewamerica.org" rel="nofollow">http://www.anewamerica.org</a> BENEFITS: •Leadership and professional development •Credential and recognition for community field work •Networking and experience in the microenterprise development field •May be featured in AnewAmerica newsletters and marketing pieces RESPONSIBILITIES: •Design and build website for micro businesses in various industries, such as arts and crafts, gourmet foods, auto, glass, computers, construction and much more… •Conceptualize and develop lay-out for logos, text and products •Advise clients on design, web hosting and related components QUALIFICATIONS: •Professional experience in Web Design •Background in e-commerce, copy writing and internet marketing a plus •Creative and resourceful ABOUT ANEWAMERICA: AnewAmerica Community Corporation is committed to advancing economic empowerment for new Americans—immigrants, refugees, newcomers in the Oakland-San Francisco Bay Area. We offer the only program in the nation combining business development, asset building and social responsibility in one package that supports families over three years to build businesses and achieve financial stability. Join us in helping underserved communities gain economic independence, achieve a better standard of living and ending their disenfranchisement. ]]>

<![CDATA[You can make a huge difference in the healing process after sexual assault! Bay Area Women Against Rape (BAWAR), the first rape crisis center in the nation, invites you to support survivors of all types of sexual assault by volunteering as a rape crisis counselor and advocate. Our 24 hour crisis line and advocacy services for Alameda County are possible because of our amazing volunteers. Our next FREE 10 week training and certification course will begin June 10th 2008. The training will be held from 6:00-9:00 pm on Tuesday and Thursday evenings. Participants who successfully complete the training will be State Certified as Rape Crisis Counselors. You must be able to attend all sessions. In exchange for the free 60-hour training and certification, we require a commitment to volunteer for BAWAR for 36 hours of on-call time each month, for a period of at least 9 months (your commitment begins the month of your successful completion of the training). This means that during those 36 on-call hours you will be available to take crisis line calls or meet a survivor at the hospital. You will have the flexibility to sign up for shifts that fit into your schedule. The comprehensive training covers information on sexual assault and trauma, crisis counseling techniques (with lots of practice time), and related issues such as suicide, domestic violence, oppression issues, medical and legal issues, and more. * You must be over 18 to be a volunteer. ** We encourage men who want to work with other men to apply for this training/volunteer opportunity. To receive an application or if you have any questions please contact Howard, our Advocate Training Coordinator, at bawartraining@gmail.com]]>

<![CDATA[1724 Santa Clara Avenue Alameda, Ca 94501 5K/HALF MARATHON for Women to Benefit Girls Inc. of the Island City On May 31st, 2008, See Jane Run is holding a 5K/Half Marathon in Alameda for women from throughout the Bay Area (with a kids run, too!) to benefit Girls Inc. How can you help? • Run or Walk in the Race - Girls Inc. gets a percentage of all registration fees. To register, visit <a href="http://www.seejanerun.com." rel="nofollow">http://www.seejanerun.com.</a> • Volunteer - We’re looking for 80-120 volunteers to help monitor the course, pass out water, work the registration table, and help with clean up activities. This is a great way to get your corporation, organization, family, or friends involved with Girls Inc. Contact Toniesha Webb at 510-521-1743 or twebb@girlsincislandcity.org Phone: 510-521-1743 Fax: 510-521-4417 www.girlsincislandcity.org Girls Incorporated of the Island City Girls Incorporated of the Island City Date: 05/31/2008 ]]>

<![CDATA[You can become a member, purchase merchandise they may have for sale, donate money, feed, wormers or secondhand horse gear or volunteer your services if there's an organization in your area. <a href="http://www.horserides.org/horse_rescue.html" rel="nofollow"> <h2>HORSE RESCUE CENTRES</h2></a> ]]>

<![CDATA[Imagine that you could not read a bus schedule or interpret the directions on a medicine bottle. Please consider becoming a volunteer tutor for the adult literacy program, Partners in Reading, at the San José Public Library. The experience is rewarding and exciting. You will be working with an English-speaking adult who is 18 years or older. One-on-one tutoring will take place within branches of the San José Public Library and other public sites in San José. Small group tutoring is also available. Qualifications: • 18 years of age or older • High school diploma or GED • Read or write at the 12th grade level or above • Attend 14 hours of tutor training • Patience • Flexibility • Cultural sensitivity • Sense of humor • Two hours tutoring per week for a minimum of six months (twice a week is best) • Enthusiasm! We currently have 30 adult learners on the waiting list. The next Tutor Orientation will be on Wednesday, July 16. Tutor Training will take place on Saturday, July 19 and Saturday, July 26. All sessions are required and participants must register in advance. Please call (408) 808-2361 if you have any questions. ]]>

<![CDATA[Boys & Girls Clubs of San Francisco (BGCSF) strives to be a part of the communities we serve. With two Clubhouses serving youth in the Mission District we are excited to participate in the art & cultural traditions of Carnival. We are asking for you, your friends and family alike to get involved to help youth and BGCSF staff to build our Mission Clubhouse's float for the Carnival Parade which takes place Sunday, May 25, 2008. Carnival Float construction will be Friday, May 23 and Saturday, May 24 from 9am - 9pm each day. Feel free to join us for an hour or two one day or all day both days -- it is really up to you. We are looking for artistic tradesmen with tools or any one else who would like too help. We welcome both volunteer groups and individuals alike. Our goal is to have 25-30 volunteers each day. The location will is TBA. Volunteers will be doing a variety of tasks, like sewing, hammering, gluing, (possibly) welding, cutting, decorating, and general construction. There will be tasks big and small both simple & complicated; there will be something for everyone! For questions or to sign up you may contact Erica Perez, Volunteer & Corporate Outreach Manager (415) 445-5482 or eperez@kidsclub.org Sign-up deadline: Thursday, May 22]]>

<![CDATA[Environmental Education Internship with Golden Gate Audubon Golden Gate Audubon’s Eco-Oakland and Eco-Richmond Programs are seeking dedicated individuals who wish to obtain valuable experience providing environmental education for underserved students in the East Oakland and North Richmond communities. We have openings for two or three interns, depending on time commitments. Golden Gate Audubon is one of the Bay Area’s oldest and most effective bird and wildlife conservation organizations. Founded in 1917, we are dedicated to protecting Bay Area birds, other wildlife, and their natural habitats. We conserve and restore wildlife habitats, connect people of all ages and backgrounds with the natural world, and educate and engage Bay Area residents in the protection of our shared, local environment. The Eco-Oakland and Eco-Richmond Programs offer year-round, hands-on environmental education to elementary school students, their families, and their community in East Oakland and North Richmond. Golden Gate Audubon staff and volunteers work with teachers, students, and their families to explore and conserve local wildlife habitats throughout the Oakland and Richmond watersheds—from the classroom to the San Francisco Bay and Pacific Ocean. Intern Responsibilities and Duties: •Lead indoor and outdoor activities with third- through fifth-grade students at their schools; •Lead outdoor activities with students and their families during field trips around the Bay. Sites include the Martin Luther King, Jr. Regional Shoreline, Muir Beach, Alcatraz Island, and Lion Creek in Oakland; •Lead marsh restoration activities at the Martin Luther King, Jr. Regional Shoreline; and •Proper maintenance of program equipment and materials. Minimum Qualifications: •Strong desire to empower children to become effective stewards of their local environment; •Experience working with children and/or possessing a natural teaching style; •Basic understanding of watershed, Bay, and wetland ecology and how pollution affects natural systems; and •Desire to work both in the classroom and outdoors. Desired Qualifications: •Native speaker of Spanish or proficiency to teach and communicate in Spanish; •Strong background in education and/or science; •Excellent communicative skills; and •Experience and/or desire to work with culturally and economically diverse people. Terms: •Desired start date: immediately. •Desired commitment: three months to one year. •A minimum time commitment of one day every other week (Monday through Friday) is required. In addition, the intern(s) may work some Saturdays. •Program hours: Between two and four hours per workday, depending on schedule. Activities generally occur between 9.00 a.m. and 6.00 p.m. •Compensation: The intern positions are unpaid, but Golden Gate Audubon will reimburse interns for travel costs to and from program sites Professional references will be given to committed interns after a reasonable term. To apply, send a brief cover letter and resume, including available time commitments, to Jennifer Robinson, Volunteer Coordinator, at jrobinson@goldengateaudubon.org. For more information, contact Jennifer at 510.919.5873, or Anthony DeCicco, Program Manager, at 510.635.5533 or adecicco@goldengateaudubon.org. ]]>

<![CDATA[Looking for field experience? How about a summer internship with Golden Gate Audubon Society? Golden Gate Audubon is dedicated to protecting Bay Area birds, other wildlife, and their natural habitats. We conserve and restore wildlife habitats, connect people of all ages and backgrounds with the natural world, and educate and engage Bay Area residents in the protection of our shared, local environment. We are offering the following internships through out main office in Berkeley. Conservation Internship: * Gain experience and education at our restoration sites, working to maintain and monitor upland and wetland plants. * Learn about local and migratory bird species * Expand efforts for community outreach Policy and Advocacy Internship: * Experience the advocacy side to saving precious wildlife habitat at MLK Jr. Shoreline, Alameda Wildlife Refuge, and Ocean Beach, among others. * Learn about local bird populations in decline Time commitment is at least 3 months at 20 hours a month. Start date: June 1, 2008 For more information, please contact Jennifer Robinson at 510.919.5873, or jrobinson@goldengateaudubon.org.]]>

<![CDATA[PURE PUBLICATION PREMIER ISSUE SUMMER 2008 NEEDS LOCAL CONTRIBUTERS PURE PUBLICATION THAT I MAY PUBLISH WITH THE VOICE OF THANKSGIVING AND RECOUNT ALL YOUR WONDERFUL WORKS PSALM 26:7 PREMIER ISSUE July 2008 NOT FOR PROFIT ADVERTISE EVENTS FREE COMPLIMENTARY THROUGHOUT SAN JOSE AND NEARBY SURROUNDING AREAS THROUGH BIBLE BOOK STORES, EVENTS, CONGREGATIONS, AND BUSINESSES. THIS SERVICE BELONGS TO GOD, NOT TO ANY OF THE CONTRIBUTERS. IT IS NEITHER A MONUMENT TO EGOS NOR A LEGACY TO MEMORIES. THE SOLE PURPOSE OF PURE PUBLICATION IS TO SHARE THE GOOD NEWS WHILE STRENGTHENING THE BODY BY SUPPORT. Contributing (local)editors needed to write monthly column, content below WHAT’S ON THE INSIDE THAT COUNTS MONTHLY FEATURE- Alfredo Knowles AND BE IN HEALTH – BE OUR GUEST- events for singles BUSINESS LISTINGS- advertising CLASSIFY– advertising DISPLAY – advertising EDUCATING YOU- home schooling EVERYDAY FAITH – Candice Lisle HEAD OF HEALING – mens household HELP MEETS - marriage, motherhood LEGISLATIVE ALERTS- freedom LITTLE LAMBS- train them up MESSIANIC JUDAISM - new covenant MONEY NOT MAMMON- financial MUSIC MINISTRY – Patrick Liou ONE IS A WHOLE NUMBER- singles view SAVE THE DATE- people to see, places to go SPIRITUAL JOURNEY- recover, reconcile TEEN TALK- for teens by teens TOP 10- books, music, videos RADIO &TELEVISION SCHEDULES MONTHLY OUR 10% TO YOUR CHARITY PURE PUBLICATION Purepublication@hotmail.com 408-549-2178 Lynne Morse - Publisher PLEASE REMEMBER TO SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL CONGREGATION, AS IT IS THE FIRST LINE OF DEFENSE FOR THE FAMILY. WE ASK THAT YOU PRAY TO BE A PART OF THIS TIMELY PUBLICATION....WE NEED PRAYER WARRIORS, EVENT ANNOUNCEMENTS, DISTRIBUTORS, CONGREGATIONS, ADVERTISING, FINANCIAL SUPPORT. SERVICE WITH INTEGRITY ]]>

<![CDATA[Requires: -18+ yrs older -Must be diagnosed with HIV and experiencing Diarrhea -Length of study: 26 weeks -Number of visits: 9 (San Francisco) -Not currently pregnant or breastfeeding Receive: -Free medications -Free medical evaluations -No insurance required -$450 Paid Compensation If interested in volunteering for the paid clinical study, please reply with the following information: 1) Input "HIV Associated Diarrhea/San Francisco Study" in the SUBJECT LINE 2) First/Last Name 3) DAYTIME Phone Number 4) BEST time to be reached between 9-6pm ]]>

<![CDATA[City of Dreams is a non-profit dedicated to helping youth living in low-income housing build brighter futures through mentorship and youth development. www.city-of-dreams.org Are you interested in giving back to a local non-profit but have more time to donate than money? Do you have general office skills or are you willing to learn? Perfect! Please respond today! Position, Duties - light clerical work - filing - data entry - organizing mentor and mentee paperwork - phone calls - light internet research Experience, Qualifications - Microsoft Word, Excel proficient - Comfortable on the phone - Self-starter, independent worker Time Commitment - 6 hours a week (may be a little more or a little less depending on what we have going on and how quickly you work - prefer someone who can stay with us for at least 4 months - would like you to start ASAP Work Conditions - most work must be done in our comfortable downtown Oakland office (Monday through Friday, anytime between 8am to 5pm) - some work may be done at your home - prefer you to have a laptop, but it's not required This would be a perfect volunteer opportunity for a student, retired person or someone with some extra time on their hands through the end of the year. We'd like someone who is committed and willing to help take a grassroots organization to the next level. WE HAVE AN IMMEDIATE NEED TO HELP WITH A LARGE MAILING THAT WE'LL BE DOING THE WEEK OF MAY 19TH. THIS WOULD INVOLVE LABELING AND STAMPING 500 POSTCARDS. CAN BE DONE HERE OR AT YOUR HOME. If interested, please email us with a cover letter in the body of your email explaining why you're interested and why you'd be a good fit for this position. Also, please attach a resume listing your applicable experience. We look forward to hearing from you!]]>

<![CDATA[Requires: -18+ yrs or older -Number of visits: 9-10 -Length of study: approx 1 year -Must be diagnosed with HIV -No currently pregnant or breastfeeding Receive: -$35 paid per visit -Free medications -Free medical evaluations -No insurance required If interested in volunteering for the paid clinical study, please reply with the following information and someone will contact you within 2-3 business days: 1) Input "HIV/San Francisco Study" in the SUBJECT LINE 2) First/Last Name 3) DAYTIME Phone Number (home, cellular, work) 4) BEST time to be contacted between 9-6pm]]>

<![CDATA[Requires: -Must suffer from Multiple Sclerosis -18+ or older -Number of visits: 19 (San Francisco) -Length of study is 4 years *Compensation: Patients will receive study related medications and expert medical care at not cost. If interested in volunteering, please reply with the following information: 1) Input "Multiple Sclerosis/San Francisco Study" in the SUBJECT LINE 2) First/Last Name 3) DAYTIME Phone Number 4) BEST time to be reached between 9-6pm]]>

<![CDATA[I've created a group where people can sign up and volunteer their skills to those in the community who request it (one on one basis). We all have numerous things in life we can share with others whether we know it or not. Perhaps you're bilingual? Perhaps you can cook? Know your way around the city? Want to be a tour guide for someone who's recently arrived? Math tutor? Got Business acumen? The possibilities are endless. Just look at what you do in your everyday life and your hobbies for inspiration on what you can share and contribute to others. Please consider creating a profile so that others in need have a way of finding you. <a href="http://www.skillsbarter.com" rel="nofollow">http://www.skillsbarter.com</a> Hope to see you on the site! ]]>

<![CDATA[The Peninsula Stroke Association, a non-profit serving San Mateo and Santa Clara counties, seeks volunteers to help at health fairs and community events. Activities include distributing printed materials regarding stroke education, answering questions about our services from fair attendees, or providing blood pressure screenings. Familiarity with the medical field not necessary; positive approach to learning and proactive attitude is a definite plus. Health fairs are scheduled on weekends and weekdays in Santa Clara County. Volunteers needed for one day or more -- we welcome your help when you are available with a minimum 2 hour shift per event. Please call or email PSA for a detailed listing of upcoming events. Skills * Able to function smoothly in a busy environment. * Interest in networking with other health care service-oriented organizations a plus. * Spanish speakers especially needed for several venues in the Spanish speaking community. Vietnamese, Tagalog, Chinese speakers also needed to expand our services into these large communities that are currently under served regarding stroke education and support services. * Nursing/EMT students who can take blood pressure readings---this is a great opportunity to do your required community service! Contact jill@psastroke.org or call 650-565-8485 for more information]]>

<![CDATA[ Be part of an effort to keep the Bay Area beautiful. Local vounteers are needed to help clean up Santa Clara County creeks during National River Cleanup Day, May 17, 9 a.m. to noon. Spending just a few hours at any one of 26 locations from Palo Alto to Gilroy can make a big difference. For more information, go to www.valleywater.org! ]]>

<![CDATA[EXPECTANT PARENTS needed for ASTHMA PREVENTION study MOMS AND DADS-TO-BE! Please help the fight against asthma! If you and your partner do NOT have a history of asthma or other allergies and are interested in having your infant participate as part of the CONTROL GROUP in an asthma prevention study, please contact us for more information. ABOUT THE DIMES STUDY: -We are looking for infants born to parents who DO NOT have a history of allergic disease (specifically: asthma, allergies, eczema and food allergies) to participate in a stool collection study. -The goal of the study is to compare the types of bacteria in the stool of infants at low risk for allergic disease with the stool of infants in another study who are at increased risk for allergic disease. -The DIMES study is being conducted through UCSF Department of Pediatrics. INFANTS ARE ELIGIBLE TO BE IN THE DIMES STUDY IF: -Neither parent has a history of asthma, allergies, eczema, or food allergies. -They do not have a sibling with asthma, allergies, eczema, or food allergies. -They are healthy and of normal weight. -They have parent(s) willing to collect stool samples, complete questionnaires, and bring the baby to UCSF for a visit at 1 year. IF YOU ARE INTERESTED: -Call toll-free: 1-866-913-TIPS -Email: TIPS@ucsf.edu BENEFITS TO YOU: -A $25 gift card! -Reimbursement for parking expenses during the visit! -Contributing to knowledge about asthma prevention for future generations! ]]>

<![CDATA[Did you attend individual psychotherapy for the first time at or beyond the age of 70? Would you be willing to talk about your experience with me in a two-hour informal interview? I am collecting this information as a part of my doctoral dissertation for The Wright Institute in Berkeley, CA. You will be compensated $20 for your time and will receive this financial gift even if you decide to stop participating after you have begun. Please email Holly at hschneider@wrightinst.edu with contact information.]]>

<![CDATA[EXPECTANT PARENTS needed for ASTHMA PREVENTION study Please see TIPS online at: <a href="http://www.pediatrics.medschool.ucsf.edu/genpeds/research/TIPS_study.aspx" rel="nofollow">http://www.pediatrics.medschool.ucsf.edu/genpeds/research/TIPS_study.aspx</a> MOMS AND DADS-TO-BE! If you are interested in having your infant participate in an asthma prevention study, please contact TIPS during or prior to the third trimester of pregnancy. ABOUT THE STUDY: -The goal of TIPS (Trial of Infant Probiotic Supplementation) is to prevent asthma in children by giving them a probiotic dietary supplement that may strengthen their immune system. -The TIPS study is being conducted through UCSF Department of Pediatrics. INFANTS ARE ELIGIBLE IF: -They have at least one parent with a history of asthma. -They are healthy and of normal weight. -They have parent(s) willing to add a probiotic supplement to one feeding per day for 6 months. BENEFITS TO YOU: -Six $25 gift cards! -Reimbursement for parking expenses! -The possibility of preventing asthma in your child as well as contributing to knowledge about asthma prevention for future generations! IF YOU ARE INTERESTED: -Call toll-free: 1-866-913-TIPS -Email: TIPS@ucsf.edu -See us online: <a href="http://www.pediatrics.medschool.ucsf.edu/genpeds/research/TIPS_study.aspx" rel="nofollow">http://www.pediatrics.medschool.ucsf.edu/genpeds/research/TIPS_study.aspx</a> ]]>

<![CDATA[ Become a Mentor! Do you like to play video games, shoot hoops, watch baseball games or just have fun in your spare time? Then become a mentor! As a mentor with Friends for Youth, you will have access to: • Group activities like bowling and miniature golf to name a few! • Free tickets to Giants, 49ers, Warriors, Sharks games and more! Friends for Youth is a 29-year-old agency serving at-risk youth residing in San Mateo and Northern Santa Clara counties. Our program creates and supports friendships between youth-in-need and adults who strive to make a difference. To find out more about our program, visit us on the web at www.friendsforyouth.org. If you are interested in becoming a mentor, please call our mentor hotline at 650-482-2867 or email us at mentor@friendsforyouth.org. ]]>

<![CDATA[ Mentor a Great Kid and Change a Life! Do you like to go to the movies, attend sports games and barbecues, or just hang out at the beach? Then do them with a young person who needs YOU as a mentor! Friends for Youth is a 29-year-old agency serving at-risk youth residing in San Mateo and Northern Santa Clara counties. Our program creates and supports friendships between youth-in-need and caring adults. So many kids need someone to listen, trust, and believe in them. Could that “someone” be YOU? To find out more about our program, visit us on the web at www.friendsforyouth.org. If you are interested in becoming a mentor, please call our mentor hotline at 650-482-2867 or email us at mentor@friendsforyouth.org. ]]>

<![CDATA[Together, You Can Make a Difference! Are you and your partner looking for a way to give back to the community together? Then consider becoming mentors! Mentoring is a fun and rewarding way you both can do what you love, and impact a life in the process. Friends for Youth is a 29-year-old agency serving at-risk youth residing in San Mateo and Northern Santa Clara counties. Our program creates and supports friendships between youth-in-need and caring adults. Mentor a great young person and make a difference together! To find out more about our program, visit us on the web at www.friendsforyouth.org. If you are interested in becoming a mentor, please call our mentor hotline at 650-482-2867 or email us at mentor@friendsforyouth.org. ]]>

<![CDATA[ Mentor a Young Person in Your Community! Many kids need a supportive person in their lives. Could that person be YOU? Share your time, have fun and make a positive impact in the life of a young person! Friends for Youth is a 29-year-old agency serving at-risk youth residing in San Mateo and Northern Santa Clara counties. Our program creates and supports friendships between youth-in-need and caring adults. Find out more about our program by visiting us on the web at www.friendsforyouth.org. Interested in becoming a mentor? Call our mentor hotline at 650-482-2867 or email us at mentor@friendsforyouth.org. ]]>

<![CDATA[You Can Make a Difference! Are YOU looking for a fun way to give back to your community? Then consider being a mentor! Mentoring is a rewarding way in which YOU can make a positive impact in the life of a young person by sharing your time and having fun. Friends for Youth is a 29-year-old agency serving at-risk youth residing in San Mateo and Northern Santa Clara counties. Our program creates and supports friendships between youth-in-need and caring adults. To find out more about our mentoring program, visit us on the web at www.friendsforyouth.org. If you are interested in becoming a mentor, please call our mentor hotline at 650-482-2867 or email us at mentor@friendsforyouth.org. ]]>

<![CDATA[Brighten someone's day by volunteering to deliver hot meals to homebound elderly and disabled adults in Santa Clara County. We deliver meals to clients Monday-Friday between 10:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. This is a great volunteer opportunity for friends or family members to do together. Orientation and training is provided for all volunteers. We ask that you commit to delivering meals one day per week for at least 6 months. Contact Katie Plante at (408) 961-9899 or katiep@healthtrust.org for more information. ]]>

<![CDATA[American Cancer Society - San Mateo Unit Volunteers needed to help with answering phones, sorting and distributing mail, making copies and stuffing mailings. Also, you'll be assistng staff with other projects as needed. Some receptionist experience or computer skill helpful but will train. Mornings: Monday:, Wednesday & Friday 9:00am to 1:00pm Afternoons: Monday, Thursday & Fridays - 1:00pm to 5:00pm ]]>

<![CDATA[Become a Mentor! Are YOU looking for a fun way to make a positive impact in someone’s life, but only have a few hours a week to do so? Then consider being a mentor! Mentoring is a way in which YOU can make a difference in the life of a child and it doesn’t have to “cramp your style”. Friends for Youth is a 29-year-old agency serving at-risk youth residing in San Mateo and Northern Santa Clara counties. Our program creates and supports friendships between youth-in-need and adults who care enough to make a difference. Learn more about our exciting mentoring program by visiting us on the web at www.friendsforyouth.org. If you are interested in becoming a mentor, please call our mentor hotline at 650-482-2867 or email us at mentor@friendsforyouth.org. ]]>

<![CDATA[UCSF is looking for particants for a study concerning HIV medication. Requirements: We are seeking HIV positive persons who have recently started HIV medication treatment or who are just about to start taking HIV medications. Again, we are looking for people who have no prior HIV medication treatment history - we are looking for people who have started treatment in the last couple of months. Also, you must currently be living in San Francisco. Those eligible will be paid cash for all completed study visits. Study could last 1 to 2 years. Respond by e-mail or call Alex@ Reach (415) 7069250 ]]>

<![CDATA[I am a college student at SFSU who needs to conduct an interview THIS weekend, sat. or sun. with a member of the Greek Community for an Oral History project. If you or anyone you know is Greek and interested in telling about their personal history, please let me know! I can travel to meet you at your home or someplace where we can conduct an interview. I will record the interview on a tape recorder and forward the tapes to the Modern Greek Studies Department at SFSU for transcription. Thank you so much!]]>

<![CDATA[Golden Gate Audubon seeks a dedicated individual who wishes to gain experience in a small non-profit conservation organization. We have openings for office volunteers who will work with the Office Manager to carry out day-to-day operations of the organization, working on projects from mailings to program support. Golden Gate Audubon is one of the Bay Area’s oldest and most effective bird and wildlife conservation organizations. Founded in 1917, Golden Gate Audubon is dedicated to protecting Bay Area birds, other wildlife, and their natural habitats. We conserve and restore wildlife habitats, connect people of all ages and backgrounds with the natural world, and educate and engage Bay Area residents in the protection of our shared, local environment. Sample projects include: Database entry: Entering all information from National Audubon membership reports, including renewals and new members. Volunteers would also help clean up the database and update new addresses, phone numbers, and emails. Mailings and publicity: Put together acknowledgement letters and send out new member packages. Office organization and research: Various filing tasks, organization, inventories, and merchandise management. Volunteers are also free to help update fact sheets on Golden Gate Audubon projects and wildlife at risk. ]]>

<![CDATA[Do you love the Bay Area’s diversity of birds and wildlife? Looking for a way to help protect and restore wildlife habitat? Or work with an environmental education program for underserved youth? Perhaps a way to volunteer with an area non-profit dedicated to serving local conservation needs? This is your chance! The Golden Gate Audubon Society will hold its Volunteer Orientation Night on Wednesday, May 28, from 7:00 to 8:30pm at the Randall Museum, 199 Museum Way San Francisco, CA 94114. This orientation is designed to provide you with the understanding and skills needed to successfully represent Golden Gate Audubon and speak knowledgeably about our work to conserve local birds and their habitat. Come join us to learn more about our conservation and education programs, our staff and volunteers, and the many ways you can help us in our efforts to protect and enjoy Bay Area wildlife. The Volunteer Orientation Night is a great way to learn more about our work, how you can help, and meet other people interested in local birds and wildlife. We’ll also provide free pizza and refreshments for everyone who attends. Please RSVP for the orientation by emailing Jennifer Robinson at jrobinson@goldengateaudubon.org or by calling (510) 919-5873. Please respond no later than Tuesday, May 27th. We look forward to welcoming you to the work and fun of volunteering with Golden Gate Audubon. Your work helps make a real difference for local birds and their habitats! ]]>

<![CDATA[Volunteer Position: Coordinator for Monthly Speaker Series Golden Gate Audubon seeks a volunteer to coordinate public lecture series, held monthly in Berkeley and San Francisco from September to November and from January to May each year. GGA's popular Speaker Series features slide-show lectures by renowned naturalists, photographers, ornithologists, international travelers, and other fascinating speakers for audiences of 25 to 100 each month. Duties include working with staff and volunteers to identify potential speakers; recruiting speakers and arranging a schedule of 16 lectures each year; maintaining a speakers database; collecting and editing publicity material to advertise Speaker Series programs; coordinating speaker needs; and working with staff to host monthly Speaker Series events in one or both locations. Must be organized and capable of working independently as well as collaborating with other volunteers and staff. Familiarity with local scientists, naturalists, photographers, and other potential speakers is desirable. Time commitment approximately 10-15 hours per month. Tentative start date June 1. About Golden Gate Audubon: Golden Gate Audubon is one of the most effective bird and wildlife conservation organizations on the West Coast. We conserve and restore wildlife habitat, connect people of all ages and backgrounds with the natural world, and educate and engage Bay Area residents to protect our shared, local environment. More than 1,500 community volunteers and nearly 10,000 members and supporters in Alameda, Contra Costa, and San Francisco Counties help carry out our conservation, education, and birding programs. If interested in this exciting opportunity to meet and prominent naturalists, eco-travelers, and scientists, please contact Jennifer Robinson, Golden Gate Audubon's Volunteer Coordinator, at jrobinson@goldengateaudubon.org or 510-843-2222. ]]>

<![CDATA[North Bay Canine Rescue and Placement rescues herding breeds from shelters, in Sonoma County, CA,and is currently in need of caring volunteers with GOOD, wide, hands-on experience in website design and Front Page experience to help update the NBCRP website and post biographies of shelter dogs who are in need of foster care and/or adoption. This can be a rewarding activity for someone who has ample amounts of time (i.e. someone who is retired, disabled, independently wealthy!) not dedicated to multiple priorities in their daily lives. Anywhere, anytime fits this position as well – whether on a houseboat (do they do wireless?), outside of the lower 48 and 70+. The point is Northbay Canine Rescue & Placement welcomes committed, caring individuals with blocks of time available and a voice ready to support those creatures sharing our planet and desperately in need of our help! Please contact Helen Scott at helenscott08@gmail.com. OR you can call her at 707-324-3108. ]]>

<![CDATA[Wanted: Volunteer Editor for Nonprofit Newsletter Golden Gate Audubon, headquartered in Berkeley, seeks volunteer editor to produce 12-page newsletter published nine times per year. Duties include working with staff and volunteers to plan each issue; editing articles and listings to conform to house style; writing and rewriting as needed; sourcing photographs; transmitting material to and working with designer; and proofreading each issue prior to printing. Must be an experienced editor familiar with Chicago Manual of Style and be capable of both working independently and collaborating with other volunteers and staff. Knowledge of local parks and wildlife, especially birds, is desirable. Time commitment is approximately 20 hours per issue. Tentative start date April 15. About Golden Gate Audubon: Founded in 1917, Golden Gate Audubon is one of the oldest and most effective bird and wildlife conservation organizations on the West Coast. We conserve and restore wildlife habitat, connect people of all ages and backgrounds with the natural world, and educate and engage Bay Area residents in the protection of our shared, local environment. An active team of over 1,500 community volunteers and nearly 10,000 members and supporters in Alameda, Contra Costa, and San Francisco Counties help implement our conservation, education, and birding programs each year. If interested, please contact Jennifer Robinson, Golden Gate Audubon's Volunteer Coordinator, at jrobinson@goldengateaudubon.org or 510-919-5873. ]]>

<![CDATA[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]]>

<![CDATA[Off on Fridays? This volunteer opportunity is a great way to commit a small amount of time to an important cause! Uhuru Furniture & Collectibles is looking for a reliable individual to work 2-4 hours on our Friday internet marketing project. Every Friday we send out postcards to individuals having weekend garage/estate sales to let them know that we will pick up donations leftover from their sale. Their info is available in online newspapers and we use a filemaker system to pull the info and get zip codes. This project is an incredible source of donations, the sale of which benefits the African People's Education and Defense Fund (APEDF). APEDF has programs in Oakland and around the country which address the needs of African people. This is a great opportunity to participate with an organization that is engaging the community and people of all nationalities to acknowledge and change the social conditions in this country and right here in the Bay Area. More info @ www.apedf.org You will have the chance to learn more about the international work of the Uhuru Movement and participate with local educational forums and events on topics like gentrification and community health care. Participation is voluntary and not required of volunteers. We need someone who can commit to the project at least 2 Fridays per month and complete each time before the hour of 3pm. You will be working with our donations coordinator. Contact: Jeanine Griswa Volunteer Coordinator Uhuru Furniture & Collectibles 3742 Grand Ave Oakland, CA 94610 510-763-3342]]>

<![CDATA[ Uhuru Furniture & Collectibles is a fundraising project of the African People's Education & Defense Fund (APEDF), a non-profit organization. Uhuru Furniture is a community store that gives EVERYONE a chance to participate in building genuine economic development for the African community. There are many ways you can volunteer on a 1-4 hour shift every week, every other week or once a month. PHONE CALLS: Come in to Uhuru Furniture & Collectibles and make phone calls. They are very simple calls that mostly involve leaving a message about 30 seconds long. These calls help get furniture donations or sell them. 1 - 4 hours. INTERNET: Simple work sending out e-mails and/or posting or sorting through internet ads. You could do anywhere from a 2 - 4 hour shift. MAILINGS: Send out postcards to garage and estate sales to help get furniture donations. 2 hour shift on Fridays. WALKING: Walk up the street posting Uhuru Furniture posters in the window of stores. Almost any strip of stores convenient for you will do. Something for everyone! MOVING FURNITURE: Stop by the store and help with store SET-UP 10am-11am or BREAKDOWN 6pm-7pm. (Except Mondays) Contact: Jeanine Griswa Volunteer Coordinator Uhuru Furniture & Collectibles 3742 Grand Ave Oakland, CA 94610 510-763-3342 ]]>

<![CDATA[ The Guardian Angels are volunteers who provide public safety and education in our neighborhood streets, our schools and in cyberspace. We include successful professionals as well as young people on the rebound. We are from the inner-city, the suburbs and even the countryside. We are men, women and young people from all backgrounds. We all work towards a universal goal that everyone has the right and deserves to be safe. We are dedicated to safety. Every Guardian Angel shares the belief that citizens of all ages have a right to live without fear of physical harm, intimidation, harassment, or violence. You may remember us from the early years in New York’s Bronx; you will be surprised by our growth. We have chapters all over the U.S.A., as well as Mexico City, Japan, Sweden and South Africa; Cyber Angels are protecting the internet, for which we go the President’s service award and we have various youth programs. We are backed by local business groups, city government and Police departments. We are a 501c 3 volunteer organization with a mission to prevent and deter violent crime through safety patrols, education and community service. All we ask of you is 3 hours a week! The Safety Patrol is our foundation. Patrolling our streets and increasing everyone’s feeling of safety will increase your understanding of the following concepts and your effectiveness when applying them: o Self-discipline o Self-defense o Leadership o Communication o Initiative o Problem Solving o Teamwork o Conflict management o Integrity You will patrol with experienced people whose FIRST dedication is to keep you safe; our patrols are paced walks for up to three hours with breaks when requested – this is a great workout, for the mind and body. Our Oakland chapter members are citizens with experience in martial arts, first-aid, disaster response, and life in general – and we love to share! We are also looking for volunteers in the following areas, which will not require patrolling: o Marketing and recruitment o Community and media relations o Youth programs o Fundraising and grant writing o Television production o Special events Patrol Volunteers must be 16 years or older without serious criminal records. You have strength and power to make a positive change in our community and we can help you bring it out and make this a better place for you and our children. Please visit our web site for more information www.guardianangels.org To become an Oakland volunteer of if you have questions please email me at catcherga@yahoo.com . The Oakland Chapter leader is Christina Fernandez; you may also contact her at angeloakland@sbcglobal.net or by phone at 510-459-9566. Thank you.]]>

<![CDATA[Volunteer @ Uhuru Furniture & Collectibles! If you are looking for volunteer work and would enjoy sorting through collectibles donations, than Uhuru Furniture can use your help! Donate a few hours a week or month unpacking boxes from estate and other donations. You never know what you're going to find! This is a great way to learn more about collectibles and you can help fill our shelves with goodies to keep our knick knack shoppers returning twice a week! (After you call dibs first, of course!) Your time will contribute to our fundraising efforts 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: <brLisa Burgess Volunteer Coordinator Uhuru Furniture & Collectibles 3742 Grand Ave Oakland, CA 94610 510-763-3342 ]]>

<![CDATA[Off work or school on Monday May 26th? This Memorial Day support the freedom fighters of today. In just a few hours, you can help raise resources towards self-determination and economic development of the African community. Your time is valuable! Millions of dollars of federal money is given to cities across the country to address poverty. However, conditions in the African community remain virtually the same. In Oakland, CA 1 out of every 5 families of 4 lives on less than $15,000 a year. No matter who is mayor, the city of Oakland spends money on more police while East and West Oakland continue to see no economic development that benefits the community. Help promote Uhuru Furniture & Collectibles by participating with our marketing project to get furniture donations. 100% of our proceeds goes to the African people's Education and Defense Fund. www.apedf.org. It's easy! Just meet up with us on site for an introduction and we'll spread out into the target neighborhood. We'll work in teams and hang fliers door to door. We don't knock on doors or solicit. It's like taking a walk... but you contribute to social change. Bring your family and friends! Water and snacks provided. * it's NOT ok to contact this poster with services or other commercial interests PostingID: 663998576]]>

<![CDATA[Are you 18 or over and born by caesarean section? If so, you are eligible to participate in a scientific psychological study. Participation involves filling out two brief questionnaires and two psychological assessments given in two stages. The total time involved will be 30-40 minutes and the procedure will be done by mail. You will able to receive your individual results, as well as the results of the study, if you so wish. To participate or ask questions please contact Steve Curley at curleystudy@earthlink.net or at 408-554-9475. You can also view the study’s website at www.caesareanstudy.com. Thank you for your generous participation. Sincerely, Steven J. Curley, MA If you have further questions, you may contact my Chairperson, Patricia G. Campbell, Psy.D. at 650-493-4430 ext. 265 or Kartikeya Patel, Ph.D., Chairperson of the Ethics Committee for Research, Institute of Transpersonal Psychology, 1069 E. Meadow Circle, Palo Alto, California 94303 at 650-493-4430 ext. 7320. The Institute of Transpersonal Psychology assumes no responsibility for psychological or physical injury resulting from this research. Participants are free to withdraw from the study without penalty or prejudice. ]]>

<![CDATA[I need more ushers to help seat 1600 San Mateo County school age children at four performances of JAMES AND THE GIANT PEACH. Do one or all shows. Where: San Mateo Performing Arts Center (at the high school on Delaware) When: May 22, and 23 Thursday and Friday 9:30 and 11:30 performances Contact: Sandra through this email or 650) 430-1711 Non-Profit: Performing Arts for Youth Society If you enjoy it, our next season starts in October!! Join us!]]>

<![CDATA[Like to keep moving and get outside? We're look for people to join a postering team and go out once or twice a month on this simple but effective marketing project. We know you're busy, but everyone has a little time to support 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 With a partner or group, you'll head out to a commercial area of Oakland or Berkeley (or start a team for your neighborhood anywhere in the Bay Area!) with a stack of color promotional posters and walk store to store and hang them in merchant's windows or on community bulletin boards, using our list of stores which do give permission. Each route takes about 30-60 minutes for a team of two people. We are looking to set up teams of 2-4 to hit 2-3 routes once a month. Looking to go out on your own time? We'll assign individual routes to those with busy schedules looking to squeeze it in wherever. Start a team with your friends! *Also, during the month of May, teams will be going out from 4-7pm on both Tuesdays and Thursdays. We are putting up posters on wooden poles in Berkeley to alert the students that they can donate their furniture when they move out later in May! Contact: Jeanine Griswa Donations Coordinator Uhuru Furniture & Collectibles 3742 Grand Ave Oakland, CA 94610 510-763-3342]]>

<![CDATA[4Cs of San Mateo county is in need of a Library Assistant. We'd like someone with great organizational skills to continuously maintain the upkeep of our resource library. This is a great volunteer position for senior citizens. If you'd like more information, please email Christine at cbaker@sanmateo4cs.org.]]>

<![CDATA[San Francisco Court Appointed Special Advocate (SF CASA) Volunteers work one on one with a child in foster care. Please consider joining us at a 45-minute information session and find out how you can make a difference in the life of a child in foster care in just 2-4 hours a week. The info session includes a discussion of: the roles and responsibilities of a CASA volunteer, the application process, the training requirements and provides an opportunity to address any questions you may have. There are two information sessions on Thursday, May 28, 2008. The 12:00-12:45pm session will be held at Starbucks: 455 Market St @ 1st. The 6:00-6:45pm session will be held at SFCASA Office: 100 Bush St. @ Battery, Ste 625. These locations are very accessible to the Montgomery BART/MUNI station. Attending a 45 minute information session is the first step in the application process. Applications, additional info session dates and the current training schedule are available at <a href="http://www.sfcasa.org/training.htm" rel="nofollow">http://www.sfcasa.org/training.htm</a>. The foster care system is incredibly overwhelmed. Even with the best of intentions, social workers simply can't spend enough time on each case - with each child - to really know what they want - what they need. This is where a CASA Volunteer steps in… After successfully completing the SFCASA Training Program, being sworn in as an Officer of the Court and being assigned one child’s case, a CASA volunteer spends time once a week with the child; gets to know them; finds out what they need and want; and makes sure that their voice is heard both in and outside of the court room. Having a CASA on a case ensures that child does not fall through the cracks in the system. CASA volunteers are required to complete a 40-hour training and once assigned to a case, commit to serving as a CASA 2-4 hours per week for 18 months. CASA's involvement impacts the child for a lifetime and for generations to come. Children with a CASA benefit in countless ways. They are more likely to be placed in a safe, permanent home; more likely to receive better services; and more likely to have fewer placement changes. In 2007 over 100 new CASA volunteers completed their training and were sworn in as Officers of the Court. Currently there are over 1700 children in the foster care system in San Francisco. Currently, about 15% of these children have been appointed a CASA. We are asking for your help in assuring that sure every child in foster care is given the voice they deserve. We offer 4 training cycles per year. We hope that you will be curious enough to grab a friend or colleague and join us for one of our conveniently located and timed info sessions. To R.S.V.P. for an information session please contact Mr. Karey Fenderson at 415-399-6136 or karey@sfcasa.org. Men and people of color are especially encouraged to apply. ]]>

<![CDATA[The San Francisco Marathon needs volunteers for August 1 - 3. There are a number of ways you can volunteer! See this link for all volunteer opportunities: <a href="https://secure2.merchantcart.net/runsfm/volunteer_registration.cfm" rel="nofollow">https://secure2.merchantcart.net/runsfm/volunteer_registration.cfm</a> If you can't volunteer, please wake up early August 3, to cheer on the runners! Thanks, RunSFM runsfm.com ]]>

<![CDATA[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 ]]>

<![CDATA[Hello we are looking for volunteers to assist with kids in Summer camps from 6/23-8/22/08. Sports, nature, free play, water activities, and FUN! We are looking for responsible parents, students, and teachers to be camp coaches and counselors from 8am-5pm M-F all summer. Great and rewarding experience. Possible paid positions also available. Please send a resume with all sports experience and background.]]>

<![CDATA[Saliva Donors Wanted—Earn $20 per Donation--May Donate 5 Times Provide 1 tablespoon of saliva for a research study in Redwood City. You must be at least 21 years old to participate. You must not have taken the following within 7 days: · Amphetamines, methamphetamines, cocaine, heroin, morphine or other opiates, MDMA, PCP or marijuana · Prescription drugs containing codeine, morphine, hydromorphone, hydrocodone, ethylmorphine, fenfluramine, nalorphine, oxycodone, oxymorphone, trimethobenzamide or phentermine · Foods containing poppy seeds, coca leaf tea or high doses of the natural supplement phenylethylamine Saliva must be free of blood. Takes 20-30 minutes. May donate once per day up to 5 times. The study is anonymous. Call 650-367-4954 between 10am-2pm Mon-Fri for more information.]]>

<![CDATA[BUTT OUT!, a new campaign funded by Breathe California and the San Francisco Tobacco Free Project, is starting in San Francisco! The two-year campaign working to end Big Tobacco’s exploitation of the LGBT community has the goal of getting at least two public or private LGBT organizations to adopt policies pledging not to accept promotional money from the tobacco industry. Advocate Team Member (based in San Francisco): The Advocate Team Member will work as part of a team led by the Project Coordinator to organize all aspects of the campaign. Responsibilities will be determined by the team. Advocates will receive a stipend of up to $1,000/year ($88 a month). Hours will be minimal and contingent upon Advocate’s schedules. Qualifications Include: • Interest in learning about and fighting Big Tobacco • Public-speaking skills or interest in learning public speaking skills • Interest in community organizing • Interest in all aspects of policy development • Interest in targeted community research • Must work well with diverse populations • Must currently be a non-smoker This is an amazing opportunity to learn new skills while working for the health of the LGBT community. This work will be low stress and fun, a great way to supplement your income. To apply, send a brief statement of interest explaining (1) why you are interested in the project and (2) how you think Big Tobacco impacts the LGBT community to Brian at briand@ggbreathe.org or Karen at karenl@ggbreathe.org. Visit our website at www.Butt-Out.org. ]]>

<![CDATA[<img src="http://www.onebrick.org/images/onebrick_logoplain.gif" border="0"> Volunteering Made Easy Looking for a volunteer opportunity that's fun and social, as well as great for the community?  Look no further! <a href="http://www.onebrick.org/index.asp?regionid=1" rel="nofollow">One Brick</a> 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:  <a href="http://www.onebrick.org/eventdetails.asp?EventID=4470" rel="nofollow"> Art in Action: Sorting for Schools (Peninsula)</a> When:  Wednesday, May 21, 2008 - 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM Where:  Art in Action - 3925 Bohannon Dr., Suite 300, Menlo Park RSVP:  <a href="http://www.onebrick.org/RSVP.asp?EventID=4470" rel="nofollow">Click Here</a> One Brick (<a href="http://www.onebrick.org/index.asp?regionid=1" rel="nofollow">www.onebrick.org</a>) 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: About Art in Action: Art in Action was founded in 1982 when Proposition 13 was decimating art programs in California. Today, Art in Action is being taught in about 900 K-8 classrooms and trains about 2,000 teachers and docents per year. Art in Action offers a discipline-based, sequential visual art curriculum that teaches art appreciation, art history, and art techniques. One Brick will help Art in Action assemble boxes of art supplies for K-8 classroom use. Each ART box holds enough supplies to teach 12 program level-specific lessons to a class of 24 students and includes materials like paper, templates, sequins, feathers, yarn, and beads. Other Event Info: Art in Action will provide snacks and drinks! Be sure to bring some money and join us after the event for food and more socializing! View <a href="http://www.onebrick.org/eventdetails.asp?EventID=4470" rel="nofollow"> more information </a> about this event at: <a href="http://www.onebrick.org/eventdetails.asp?EventID=4470" rel="nofollow"> http://www.onebrick.org/eventdetails.asp?EventID=4470</a> Please <a href="http://www.onebrick.org/RSVP.asp?EventID=4470" rel="nofollow"> RSVP here </a>. Check out our <a href="http://www.onebrick.org/calendar.asp?regionid=1" rel="nofollow"> event calendar </a> for other upcoming volunteer opportunities. Map: <img src="http://www.onebrick.org/images/artinaction.gif" border="0">]]>

<![CDATA[<img src="http://www.onebrick.org/images/onebrick_logoplain.gif" border="0"> Volunteering Made Easy Looking for a volunteer opportunity that's fun and social, as well as great for the community?  Look no further! <a href="http://www.onebrick.org/index.asp?regionid=1" rel="nofollow">One Brick</a> 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:  <a href="http://www.onebrick.org/eventdetails.asp?EventID=4129" rel="nofollow"> Second Harvest Food Bank (Peninsula)</a> When:  Wednesday, May 28, 2008 - 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM Where:  Second Harvest Food Bank - 1051 Bing St., San Carlos RSVP:  <a href="http://www.onebrick.org/RSVP.asp?EventID=4129" rel="nofollow">Click Here</a> One Brick (<a href="http://www.onebrick.org/index.asp?regionid=1" rel="nofollow">www.onebrick.org</a>) 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: About Second Harvest Food Bank - San Carlos: Second Harvest Food Bank of Santa Clara and San Mateo counties is a private nonprofit organization that collects and distributes more than 27 million pounds of food each year to low-income children, adults and seniors. The food bank currently serves an average of 163,500 individuals each month; nearly 60% are families with dependent children. Help the Food Bank sort, inspect and repackage thousands of pounds of food, in just a short, 2 hour shift! Other Event Info: For safety reasons, long pants are required. For sanitary reasons, tank tops are not permitted. Comfortable, safe footwear is absolutely necessary. Sneakers, work shoes or boots are required. No heels, open-toed shoes or sandals are permitted in the warehouse. Please leave purses, jewelry and other valuables at home or locked in your car trunk. Necklaces and long earrings pose a safety concern in the warehouse. Be sure to bring some money and join us after the event for food and more socializing! View <a href="http://www.onebrick.org/eventdetails.asp?EventID=4129" rel="nofollow"> more information </a> about this event at: <a href="http://www.onebrick.org/eventdetails.asp?EventID=4129" rel="nofollow"> http://www.onebrick.org/eventdetails.asp?EventID=4129</a> Please <a href="http://www.onebrick.org/RSVP.asp?EventID=4129" rel="nofollow"> RSVP here </a>. Check out our <a href="http://www.onebrick.org/calendar.asp?regionid=1" rel="nofollow"> event calendar </a> for other upcoming volunteer opportunities. Map: <img src="http://www.onebrick.org/images/map_secondharvest_sancarlos.gif" border="0">]]>

<![CDATA[This volunteer position is especially for those considering or pursuing an interest or career in acupuncture, massage, traditional Chinese medicine, herbology, nutrition, etc. However anyone who is reliable and excited about helping the community by working directly in client care is welcome to contact us. The volunteer Clinic Assistant position is at a successful acupuncture clinic in the mission and is through an affiliated non-profit educational organization As a clinic assistant you will be working directly with clients and acupuncturists to help provide a smooth and comfortable experience for our patients. This is not an administrative position. You will be showing clients to the treatment rooms, providing light massage and other traditional Chinese healing therapies, helping to put together raw herbal formulas, etc. After the initial interview, you will be given eight full hours of training, individualized to your specific needs and educational goals and experience. Requirements: *Ability to volunteer 4-5 hours per week for at least 6 months *Reliable, punctual *Friendly, able to work with a variety of people in a busy environment *Interest in working hands-on with clients in various states of health *Able to stand for 4-5 hours at a time For more information, see www.tcmeducation.org and www.docmisha.com Thank you for your interest!]]>

<![CDATA[Do you consider yourself "good" with animals, particularly dogs? Do you love them, enjoy them, think they're funny, believe they have feelings and are capable of expressing emotions? Do you adore touching, stroking, and giving them belly rubs? Are you comfortable with them? Do you want to learn more about dogs and do you have about three hours a week to give? Are you kind and compassionate? If you have some training under your belt, all the better. We use positive reinforcement, we will train you, and we will give you lifelong dog skills. GIVE A DOG A BONE (www.gadab.org), a pioneer non-profit animal welfare organization, is looking for experienced dog handlers. We are a volunteer-driven organization. We provide environmental enrichment to over 250 dogs per year who are placed in long term shelter care at the San Francisco Department of Animal Care and Control. Typically, these animals are the subject of ongoing cruelty investigations or other violations of animal-related laws. What we do for these dogs is quality of life. Without GADAB, these dogs would have very limited human interaction or socialization. Our dogs can be challenging, difficult, charming, and you will probably fall in love several times. Through our program, some of our dogs will be made available for adoption, some will be returned to owners, and for some, the shelter will be their last home and we will be the last people who love them. It is very rewarding and can also be very emotionally intense. Give a Dog a Bone was founded in December 1999 and has been officially endorsed by the ASPCA, the SF/SPCA, the Animal Rescue Foundation (founded by Tony La Russa), and the San Francisco Welfare Commission. We have been profiled by local and national newspapers and magazines (San Francisco Chronicle, People Magazine, and The Bark). If you are interested, please contact us with your dog experiences! Just go to www.gadab.org and click on the volunteer bone for volunteer info. arf . . . . !!! ]]>

<![CDATA[GIVE A DOG A BONE (www.gadab.org), a pioneer animal welfare organization, is a volunteer-driven non-profit program run out of the San Francisco municipal shelter. We provide environmental enrichment to over 250 dogs per year who are placed in long term shelter care at the San Francisco Department of Animal Care and Control. Typically, these animals are the subject of ongoing cruelty investigations or other violations of animal-related laws. If you are have great organizational skills and love to use them, and some volunteer recruitment experience, we’d love to hear from you! We are looking for a responsible person who is experienced with Microsoft word, Excel, can write and edit, can file and make files, and is willing to take on other tasks as needed. Additional pluses are label making, tables, envelopes, photo related stuff, can file and make files, organize and maintain donor files/thank you letters. (knowing mail merge is another plus). We are looking for someone who can offer at least 2-3 hours per week, is proactive but takes direction well, and as office needs expand, will be able to direct another person in office procedures. We are small but mighty. Currently office needs include basic organization, volunteer recruitment, some data entry, and ongoing responsibilities as listed above. Give a Dog a Bone was founded in December 1999 and has been officially endorsed by the ASPCA, the SF/SPCA, the Animal Rescue Foundation (founded by Tony La Russa), and the San Francisco Welfare Commission. We have been profiled by local and national newspapers and magazines (San Francisco Chronicle, People, and The Bark) WOOF . . . !!! www.gadab.org for volunteer info ]]>

<![CDATA[Stories of Hope and Healing fundraiser on May 30, 2008 here in Santa Cruz at Holy Cross church is looking for day of event volunteers. We need parking attendants, catering and clean up, technical support for the sound system, etc. Listening Well is a component of the Mental Heralth Client Action Network (MHCAN) whose purpose is to facilitate wellness and recovery through various techniques of storytelling. We are working to bridge community by providing resource tables for non profits and alternative health care workers. It promises to be an evening of food, music, friendshipping, and storytelling!!! If interested please email: Regina@listeningwell.net Or call: 831.421.9393]]>

<![CDATA[Our dedicated volunteer corps of 500 helps produce the oldest and largest LGBT Film Festival in the world. Frameline32 volunteers help out before and during the festival with ushering, will call, events, box office, guest services and much more! Perks for volunteers include: * Vouchers for festival screenings * Meet film industry professionals and fellow film enthusiasts * Festival T-shirt * Volunteer Appreciation Party * Work off parking or traffic tickets incurred in various cities throughout the Bay Area (www.sfpretrial.com) Sign Up New this year: ONLINE volunteer sign-ups with Shiftboard! Cruise For shifts, share your volunteer schedule with friends, and see what's available all with the click of your mouse! To sign up to volunteer and to RSVP for an Orientation, please register with Shiftboard at www.shiftboard.com/frameline Frameline32 Volunteer Orientations Volunteers need to attend the Volunteer Orientation. Wednesday, May 21 @ 7:30pm SF LGBT Center 1800 Market Street @ Octavia Please RSVP on the Shiftboard Calendar at www.shiftboard.com/frameline Contact Information For more information, contact Natalie Mulford, Frameline32 Volunteer Coordinator, at volunteer [at] frameline [dot] org, or by phone at 415-703-8650 x 303. *Please indicate if you are interested in volunteering with Frameline throughout the year, just for the festival, or both. ]]>

<![CDATA[Gain administrative experience and have the opportunity to be creative as the SmartKids Outreach Volunteer at 4Cs of San Mateo County! You can help improve our SmartKids program (Child Care Facilities Expansion Fund)! Our ideal candidate would be a college student who is able to commit to 5 hours a week. For more information (duties & skills), please email Christine at cbaker@sanmateo4cs.org.]]>

<![CDATA[Since 1987, AIDS Walk San Francisco has raised nearly $60 million for HIV programs and services in the Bay Area. In 2007 alone, 25,000 participants, many of whom were members of 1,000 corporate and community teams, raised a record sum of nearly $4.6 million for the San Francisco AIDS Foundation and more than 40 Bay Area HIV/AIDS organizations. AIDS Walk San Francisco is notable not only for its size but also for its diversity. People of all ages, races, and backgrounds come together each year in a massive, powerful, and inspiring demonstration of compassion and action. AIDS Walk San Francisco 2008 is going to be our biggest AIDS Walk to date and we need every helping hand that is available. If you have any spare evenings during the week or a lunch break when you need a change of pace, we would love to see you in our office. We have so much to get done and everyday offers exciting possibilities for service and friendship. If you can volunteer, please extend an invitation to a friend, relative, or coworker and bring them along. The hours to volunteer in our office are: Daytime: Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Come in, hang out, make friends and stuff envelopes! Our daytime volunteers help out by assembling projects that help spread the word about AIDS Walk San Francisco. Evening: Monday through Thursday, 6 p.m. – 9 p.m., split into cocktail and phone bank Phone Bank Put those sparkling personalities and stellar telephone skills to work as we call past participants to recruit them for this year’s Walk. Our Phone Bankers dutifully work to ensure the success of AIDS Walk 2008. Come be a part of the efforts and join the family! Dinner is provided. Cocktail Hour Forgo your favorite pub and spend Happy Hour with your friends at the AIDS Walk office. Join us as we work on a variety of projects— your support is essential in getting information to walkers, registering participants, and spreading the word around the community. Dinner is provided. All activities are held at the AIDS Walk Office: 121 Second St, 4th Floor, San Francisco, CA 94105 In addition, we are going to need all the help we can get at the PRIDE Celebration on June 29th , on July 19th for set-up and on July 20th, the day of AIDS Walk San Francisco. Please call the Volunteer Coordinator, Dianna Cavagnaro at (415) 615-9255 or email at diannac@aidswalk.net to get started! ]]>

<![CDATA[Do you have trouble sleeping? If so, participate in research and get FREE treatment! We are researchers based in the Department of Psychology and are currently running a study to investigate treatment approaches to insomnia. None of the treatments are drug treatments. Participants must be over 25 years of age. If you are interested, please contact our project coordinator at eschimbor@berkeley.edu or 510 643 3797 and mention insomnia study.]]>

<![CDATA[The Center for Urban about Sustainable Agriculture is proud to launch it's new Waste Wise Initiative. In our effort to green the farmers' market, we're introducing several custom-made Waste Wise stations and educational displays. Each station will have a bin for recycling, compost, and trash. To ensure every can, plate, fork and crumb makes it to the right place, we'll need a team of volunteer monitors each week. On a typical summer Saturday last year, more than one hundred 45-gallon garbage bags destined for the landfill were loaded with food scraps, plastic water bottles, to-go coffee cups, paper plates, soda cans, packaging and other discarded items. By volunteering as a Waste Wise station monitor, you'll help divert over 78 tons of compostable material from the landfill this year! You'll also help educate thousands of shoppers about being waste wise. We need volunteers this Saturday, May 17, from 7:30am-2pm. This opportunity is perfect for both individuals and groups of all ages. Bring a friend! Each day will begin with a half hour training, and we promise to have plenty of market treats on hand to keep you refreshed throughout the day. You will also receive a free farmers' market tote bag. All materials provided. For more information please call Ashleigh Collier, volunteer coordinator at 415-291-3276x105, or e-mail her at ashleigh@cuesa.org.]]>

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<![CDATA[We are trying to find people willing to help our seniors survive the hot summer months by donating a fan. If you have a fan in good working condition that you are willing to donate, please contact Brandy via email or phone at 650-617-7377. The drop-off location for fans will be in Palo Alto at the corner of Middlefield and University (contact Brandy for exact address).]]>

<![CDATA[I wanted to post here to find out if there are any volunteer efforts happening in the Bay Area to aid the victims of the earthquakes in China? ]]>

<![CDATA[<img src="http://www.onebrick.org/images/onebrick_logoplain.gif" border="0"> Volunteering Made Easy Looking for a volunteer opportunity that's fun and social, as well as great for the community?  Look no further! <a href="http://www.onebrick.org/index.asp?regionid=1" rel="nofollow">One Brick</a> 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:  <a href="http://www.onebrick.org/eventdetails.asp?EventID=3972" rel="nofollow"> Summer Sweep at Hidden Villa Hostel (South Bay)</a> When:  Wednesday, May 28, 2008 - 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM Where:  Hidden Villa - 26870 Moody Road, Los Altos Hills RSVP:  <a href="http://www.onebrick.org/RSVP.asp?EventID=3972" rel="nofollow">Click Here</a> One Brick (<a href="http://www.onebrick.org/index.asp?regionid=1" rel="nofollow">www.onebrick.org</a>) 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: About Hidden Villa: Hidden Villa is a nonprofit 1,600-acre organic farm and wilderness preserve dedicated to inspiring a just and sustainable future through our environmental education and multicultural programs for children, youth and the community. Hidden Villaâ€™s founders Frank and Josephine Duveneck believed in providing our children with opportunities to experience first-hand the beauty of our environment and to understand the interrelatedness of all living things. Since 1945, Hidden Villa has offered hands-on learning and encounters with natural wonders, and continues to explore innovative ventures to bring nature and environmental education to underserved populations in the San Francisco Bay Area. A stay at Hidden Villa Hostel offers the quiet charm of country life with easy access to the city lights of Silicon Valley. Founded by Josephine and Frank Duveneck in 1937, this hostel is the oldest operating hostel in the United States. The main building, office and bathrooms, rebuilt in 2001, showcase environmentally sustainable technology and design. One Brick will be helping the staff prepare for the summer season by packing up the old and bringing in the new! Other Event Info: Clothes you don't mind getting a bit dirty are recommended. A light dinner will be provided! View <a href="http://www.onebrick.org/eventdetails.asp?EventID=3972" rel="nofollow"> more information </a> about this event at: <a href="http://www.onebrick.org/eventdetails.asp?EventID=3972" rel="nofollow"> http://www.onebrick.org/eventdetails.asp?EventID=3972</a> Please <a href="http://www.onebrick.org/RSVP.asp?EventID=3972" rel="nofollow"> RSVP here </a>. Check out our <a href="http://www.onebrick.org/calendar.asp?regionid=1" rel="nofollow"> event calendar </a> for other upcoming volunteer opportunities. Map: <img src="http://www.onebrick.org/images/hiddenvilla_map.gif" border="0"> ]]>

<![CDATA[park Internship in Youth Program Leadership Summer 2008 Spark operates unique apprenticeship programs that inspire middle-school youth to pursue their interests, create bonds with their communities, and develop a lifelong passion for learning. For more information, see www.sparkprogram.org. Spark’s Internship in Youth Program Leadership is a unique chance to gain meaningful experience in youth development and program leadership within a growing non-profit youth enrichment program. Benefits include: • Working in an energetic team environment with dedicated staff and small groups of middle-school youth. • Helping develop and implement an innovative new model of youth empowerment. • Learning from one-on-one briefings and personal development time with Spark’s program team. Structure: • 8-10 week commitment, full-time, based at Spark’s offices in San Francisco. • $250 stipend upon successful completion of internship. • Eligible for academic credit at some universities, including UC-Berkeley. Focus Areas: • Youth Development: Includes running leadership and advisory workshops with students, supporting individual apprenticeships, building relationships with students, documenting success stories, preparing materials for daily program meetings, assisting with field trips, and supervising student volunteers. • Curriculum Development: Includes developing new leadership and career-exploration activities, improving Spark’s parent handbook and curriculum, and designing training materials to share Spark’s curricula with other organizations. • Parent & Family Outreach: Includes interviewing students and families, implementing Spark’s evaluation systems, coordinating student recruitment, and ensuring strong communication between Spark and families. • Graduation Event Planning: Includes helping to plan and coordinate Spark’s “Discovery Night” graduation events, managing invitations and assisting students and their mentors with final “teachback” style presentations. To Apply: Send resume and cover letter to Stephen Hsu, Program Coordinator, at stephen@sparkprogram.org. For questions, please contact Stephen via email or phone, at (415) 626-5470 x101.]]>

<![CDATA[*Are you interested in volunteering your time for a wonderful cause? *Do you enjoy teaching youth and/or teens? *Are you passionate about the environment and motivating the public to "Grow Up Green"? If so, come join our team at OUR CITY FOREST as an ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATOR!! Short Presentations in local classrooms -On-the-job training in Urban Forestry, Conservation and -Educational Presenting Techniques Bi-lingual individuals highly encouraged to reply! Flexible time requirements and short-term involvement accepted! No experience required but please come with a passion for community involvement and an interest in teaching. We look forward to meeting you soon and expanding our team! Amanda Grebner Our City Forest www.ourcityforest.org (408) 99-TREES ext 123]]>

<![CDATA[<center> <img src="http://www.beamentor.org/images/Mentor2.gif" border="0"> A project of Be A Mentor, Inc </center> Volunteer Computer Programmer Be A Mentor, Inc. is a non-profit agency that recruit