As a Volunteer Educator Support, you will assist in providing resources and support to educators. Responsibilities include helping to curate educational materials and participating in community outreach efforts to promote educational initiatives.

As a Community Support Volunteer, you will assist in various programs aimed at supporting children and families impacted by trauma. Responsibilities may include helping with events, providing administrative support, and engaging with families in our resource centers.

As a Food Pantry Volunteer, you will assist in ensuring that our target community has access to nourishing food during the COVID-19 pandemic and financial crisis. Responsibilities include unloading food, setting up tables, distributing food bags, and supporting clean-up tasks. Bilingual English and Spanish is required, and a commitment of at least one shift per week is expected.

Solicit, record, and maintain the membership records of the Society. Collect and record membership fees for all categories of members.

Join us in our community garden work parties where volunteers help plant, maintain, and harvest crops. This is a great opportunity to learn about sustainable gardening practices while contributing to local food security.

Assist in meal service at the Bay Area Rescue Mission, helping to prepare and serve meals to those in need. Volunteers are needed Monday through Saturday during two shifts: 8am-12pm and 12pm-4pm.

Join us for our Back2School Backpack & School Supply Distribution Event, where volunteers will help distribute backpacks and school supplies to children in need. This is a great opportunity to make a positive impact in the lives of local youth as they prepare for the school year.

Become a volunteer tutor and make a difference in the life of a Bay Area student who has experienced homelessness or housing instability. Tutors must commit to at least one hour per week for a minimum of six months and complete a background check and mandated reporter training.

Publish a periodic journal chronicling the activities of the Society and its members. This role involves writing, editing, and publishing content.

As an Equine Therapy Volunteer, you will assist therapists in providing equine-assisted therapy sessions. Responsibilities include caring for the horses, setting up therapy areas, and supporting participants during sessions. A passion for animals and a willingness to learn about equine therapy are essential.

Support teachers and students as a classroom assistant at Oakland International High School. Volunteers can help during school hours, with flexible two-hour shifts available between 8:30am and 3:30pm.

Help us with our Community Weekly Feedings, where volunteers assist in preparing and serving meals to those experiencing food insecurity. Your support will help ensure that no one in our community goes hungry.

Ensure that the Society and its activities receive suitable publicity. This role involves promoting events and activities through various media channels.

Respond to requests and provide assistance to other organizations requesting presentations on African ancestry family history research techniques. This role involves educational outreach and public speaking.

We are always in need of volunteers to help care for rabbits and provide foster homes. Your time and commitment can make a significant difference in the lives of these animals. We will provide you with more information once you apply.

Maintain the Society’s website, manage social media accounts, and establish procedures for their use. This role requires technical skills to ensure smooth online operations.

Develop an annual program and administer its execution throughout the year. This role involves planning and organizing events and activities for the Society.

Learn and assist in the restoration of wooden windows at the Cohen Bray House. Volunteers will work with the caretaker in scraping, sanding, painting, and adding UV filters to windows, gaining hands-on experience in restoration techniques.

Train to become a docent and lead historical tours of the Cohen Bray House, sharing the history of the Cohen and Bray families and the architectural significance of the house. Volunteers will engage with the public and educate visitors about Victorian history and architecture.

Help preserve the historical artifacts of the Cohen Bray House by cataloging items, handling artifacts safely, and using the Catalogit app. Volunteers will gain experience in historical preservation and artifact management.