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Community Opportunities
Here is a partial listing of opportunities to help build a great community through volunteerism. Visit the Peninsula Library System's Community Information Program for an extensive listing of other opportunities.
Belmont-Redwood Shores School District Foundation - School Force
School-Force is the Belmont-Redwood Shores educational foundation known for innovative fundraising programs such as corporate sponsorships. Its mission is to support the best possible public education for the children of the community. Call Colleen Devlin at (650) 592-5903 and see their website at www.school-force.org
Boys & Girls Clubs of the Peninsula / Redwood City Clubhouse
The Boys & Girls Clubs of the Peninsula Mervin Morris branch at 1109 Hilton Street in Redwood City provides programs for youth ages 6-18 in academics, arts, athletics, technology, leadership, and more. The Redwood City Computer Clubhouse offers graphic arts and music studio production training. The Academic Program provides computer-aided instruction and a wide range of classes in arts and sciences. The Music Program offers group and individual music lessons. The Athletics Program provides league and informal sports activities. Many other programs available in after school and summer sessions. Volunteer sought for most programs, including individual tutors. Please contact Volunteer Director Sohi Sohn Chien at (650) 322-8065 x 114, or Redwood City Club Unit Director Michael Jones at (650) 364-0176 x101. For more info see our web site at www.bgcp.org.
Chamber of Commerce – Redwood City/San Carlos/Belmont Leadership Program
Are you interested in learning more about your community, seeking public office, a position on a board, or applying to a key volunteer position? If you answered yes to any or all of the above, you may want to take advantage of the practical learning experience of the Leadership Program. The program includes eight full day classes, held once a month, and a two-day retreat. Call Larry Buckmaster at (650) 364-1722 and see their website at www.redwoodcitychamber.com
Citizen Schools
Citizen Schools, an after-school program in Redwood City, seeks volunteers to teach 10-week apprenticeships on any subject you want: law, engineering, scrapbooking, carpentry, public speaking, calligraphy, robotics, and dog training to name a few apprenticeships offered last year. Citizen Schools staff will help you develop your passion or expertise into a 10-week curriculum and be there to help in every lesson. Teaching an apprenticeship is a unique way to work closely with kids and give back to your community.
Two locations in Redwood City: Kennedy Middle School and McKinley Institute of Technology. For more infomration and to volunteer, please go to www.citizenschools.org or www.citizenschools.org/volunteer.
For more information, please visit our website www.citizenschools.org or contact Vince Gay at 650-363-2726 or vincegay@citizenschools.org.
City Trees
City Trees is a volunteer organization improving the quality of life in Redwood City through a coordinated program of tree planting and maintenance. Through education and advocacy, City Trees is preserving and extending the urban forest. Call Jack Stephens at (650) 556-9380, extension 4, and see their website at www.citytrees.org
Friends for Youth
Do you like to go to the beach, the movies, or the park? Do you like to swim, play cards, hike or play mini golf? Then do them with a young person who needs YOU as a mentor! Mentoring is a rewarding and fun way to make a positive impact in the life of a young person simply by sharing your time and having fun. Come to an orientation session and learn more about Friends for Youth. Call 650-482-2867, visit the website, or email volunteer@friendsforyouth.org.
Hometown Holidays
In cooperation with the Peninsula Sunrise Rotary Club and the Redwood City Downtown Business Group, the Hometown Holidays committee coordinates the greatest holiday parade and fireworks event ever! Volunteers are welcome, and can get more information by calling (650) 361-0538 or visiting www.hometownholidays.org
International Institute
The purpose of the International Institute is to enable immigrants, refugees, and their families to become effective, responsible participants in community life. The Institute is accepting applications for volunteers for their Citizenship Program. Volunteers will help Spanish-speaking clients to fill out their citizenship application forms, in English, at monthly workshops. Ability to write in English and basic Spanish communication skills are required. Call Cheryl Bergman at (650) 780-7537 or visit the International Institute website.
Miss Redwood City Scholarship Association
Your volunteer efforts will help provide opportunities for young women through educational scholarships, through the Miss Redwood City Scholarship Association. The goal of this non-profit organization is to create and maintain a system of competition that will enhance career goals and produce positive role models in our community. Last year the Miss Redwood City Scholarship Association awarded over $5,000 in scholarships. The competition is also an official preliminary to the Miss California and Miss America Competitions. To learn about volunteer opportunities or to get more information on our program and eligibility requirements, visit us on the web.
Peninsula Conflict Resolution Center
The Peninsula Conflict Resolution Center (PCRC) is a volunteer-based organization committed to offering high-quality conflict resolution services to residents of San Mateo County. PCRC recruits, trains and supports community volunteers to provide an array of services. PCRC is dedicated to working with volunteers to assist them to develop valuable personal skills and to experience membership in an organization that practices teamwork and collaboration. Call (650) 513-0330 and see their website at www.pcrcweb.org
Redwood City Education Foundation
The mission of the Redwood City Education Foundation is to enrich the education of students in the Redwood City School District, believing that a quality education prepares children for a successful future. The Foundation has numerous volunteer opportunities, such as help with Jukebox Friday Night, their annual fundraising event, or to work to rejuvenate the instrument donation program. The Foundation also seeks potential board members. Call (650) 568-0233 or see their website at www.rcef.org
Redwood City Neighborhood Associations
Redwood City has several neighborhood associations that serve as a liaison with the City government and that particular neighborhood. A roster of each neighborhood association, along with the name of the co-chairs and meeting schedule, is available on the Redwood City website at or by contacting the City Manager’s Office at (650) 780-7300. This is wonderful opportunity to not only get involved with the local government, but also to get to know your neighbors and make a difference right in your own backyard.
Redwood City Citizen’s Police Academy
The Redwood City Citizen's Police Academy offers an in-depth, "real life" look at the day-to-day experience of police work. It’s an 11-week program modeled after curriculum for actual police academies and includes interesting 'classroom' work with expert instructors and a variety of genuine police topics and issues, as well as "field" work with hands-on training and experience with live firearms, defensive tactics, pursuit driving, and more. Participants must be at least 18 years of age and live or work within San Mateo County. Contact the Redwood City Police Department at 780-7100 or visit www.redwoodcity.org/police.
Rotary Club of Redwood City
The Rotary Club is looking out for a few new members who wish to serve Redwood City with a wonderful group of Rotarians. Projects include scholarship programs, Habitat for Humanity activities, parade floats, and many others. Please contact Pete Hughes at 594-0783 or Rosanne Foust at 802-9371.
San Mateo County History Museum
The San Mateo County History Museum is dedicated to the collection
and preservation of historical data, artifacts, and information
about San Mateo County. The Museum is looking for volunteers
to serve as docents, work in the book store, or work on other
museum projects. Contact Carmen Blair at 299-0104 ext. 33 or visit the History Museum website.
Senior Focus Volunteer Services
Senior Focus Volunteer Services is recruiting energetic individuals to serve on the Advisory Council for three national programs administered by the Corporation for National and Community Service. The Advisory Council works with the project directors as ambassadors of the three programs throughout the county. The Council meets monthly and asks that members serve on at least two sub-committees. Please contact Deborah Owdom at (650) 696-4407 or owdomd@sutterhealth.org.
Teen Pregnancy Prevention Coalition of San Mateo
County
The mission of the Teen Pregnancy Prevention Coalition is
to provide educational programs to youth and adults/parents
on teen pregnancy prevention. It is committed to helping improve
positive and honest communication between youth and adults,
encouraging youth to make healthy choices, and to reducing
teen pregnancy and HIV/STI’s in the community. The Coalition
is seeking Board Members with knowledge or expertise in the
areas of finance, fundraising, marketing, health promotion,
education, or youth issues. For more information about the
TPPCSMC visit our web site at (teenpregnancycoalition.org)
or contact Cheri Livingston, Executive Director (650) 367-1937
or (mabee@pacbell.net)
Volunteer Center of San Mateo County
The Center provides placement for men, women, and teenagers who wish to volunteer their services; matches the person and agency to meet the needs of both. See their website at http://www.vcsmco.org/ or call 650-342-0801.
YMCA Board of Directors
Sequoia YMCA seeks volunteers to serve on the Board of Directors or committees of the board. The Sequoia YMCA is located at 1445 Hudson Street in Redwood City and provides programs for all ages. Our Mission is to improve the spiritual, mental, and physical conditions for all people. We do this through programs like swimming, sports, fitness, child care, camping, teen leadership, and volunteer opportunities. Board members help create bridges with other agencies and give different perspectives. They raise funds and provide leadership to our support campaign that helps to ensure that programs are accessible to all. If you are interested in learning more, please contact Julie Wesolek, Executive Director at 650.562.0955 or David Schricker, Board Chair 2002-2003 at schrickerlaw@aol.com.
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