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Volunteering Opportunities--
Current Adult Programs |
The Orinda Volunteer Center offers a variety of
one-day and on-going volunteer opportunities in Orinda
and the East Bay.
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Volunteer at Lawrence Hall of Science, UC Berkeley :
Discover, Engage & Innovate. Want to learn and share
exciting and
interactive experiences with future scientists? As a
Hall volunteer, you
will have the opportunity to help kids and families
experience hands-on
science, assist our instructors in our classes and
workshops and be an
ambassador of our mission and programs out in the
community or here at
the Hall.
Learn about our program and how you can get involved at
our next adult
volunteer orientation, Saturday, June 8th (10:00am
to noon)
For more information and to sign up for our next
orientation, visit
http://www.lawrencehallofscience.org/get_involved/join_our_team/volunteer
Beyond the Lab: Share Science with Your Community!
Volunteer Opportunities at Lawrence Hall of Science, UC
Berkeley:
Discover, Engage & Innovate. Share your insight and
knowledge with
future scientists and make science come alive for visitors
through
interactive experiences. We offer practical shifts and
commitment levels
for professionals.
Learn about our program and how you can get involved at our
next adult
volunteer orientation, Saturday, June 8th (10:00am
to noon)
For more information and to sign up for our next orientation,
visit
http://www.lawrencehallofscience.org/get_involved/join_our_team/volunteer
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Experience Corps: Become
a tutor or mentor to students in grades
K-3 who need extra support in literacy. Training
available to adults
55+. Please call: 415-759-4223 or go to
ecba.today@gmail.com
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Friends of The Orinda Library:
Our volunteers log thousands of
hours each year and we thank you! If you have some
time, our
greatest needs are:
* "Book Sleuth" to
search the library's collection of books and other
items that have been tagged by patrons for 'holds'. If
you can commit
a couple of hours per week to this important work, please
visit the
Orinda Library's Circulation desk for an application.
* "Book Shop Staff" to
help run the Friends' Book Shop when open.
Monday through Saturday. Volunteers should be comfortable
handling
cash--no credit cards. Help open and close bookshop,
assisting
customers. Work in pairs two times a month. Call Joan
Montgomery at
639-5537.
* "Book Sorters" to sort
through the many books donated each week
in the library sorting room, Monday through Wednesday
mornings from
10AM to noon. Call Pam Pulley at 254-4450.
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NorCal Kids
Triathlon, "Tri 4 Health"
Volunteers needed to help with this annual
event. There are countless ways you can help make
this event a success. We depend on volunteer
support to ensure a great day for all involved. For
more information go to:
http://www.norcalkidstri.org/norcalkidstri/volunteer
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American Cancer Society
- Relay for Life of Orinda. WE NEED YOU! We are looking for Enthusiastic, Energetic and
Committed people. Teams of 2-15 people camp out and
take turns walking, jogging, or running the track
for 24 hours--cancer NEVER sleeps. We have
volunteer opportunities to fit ANY busy schedule!
Contact Katherine Niehoff:
katherine.niehoff@cancer.org
Next Orinda event: July 6,
2013 - Pine Grove Field
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Lamorinda Adult Respite Center. Seeking
volunteers to commit to work 1 or 2 times per month,
M-F, in our Alzheimer's Adult Day Program,
assisting with Activity Leader with games, crafts,
music, bingo, art, gardening projects, etc. Very
rewarding and fun! Contact Beth Hofinga at
925-254-3465 or e-mail larc@holyshepherd.org
- Orinda Arts Council: The many
volunteers of The Orinda Arts Council are the power
behind our organization. If you would like to donate
your services to our arts support agency, we offer
an array of volunteer opportunities. Please
email us today and
let us know how much time you'd like to give, your
availability, and your particular areas of interest
and skills. info@orindaartscouncil.org
- Chabot Space & Science Center.
Join a dynamic team dedicated to creating a FUN and
interactive science experience for our visitors. We
do not require a science or astronomy background to
apply, just a healthy sense of adventure and desire
to learn and share! For more info or to RSVP
for the orientation call our Volunteer Department at
(510) 336-7395
or
Volunteers@ChabotSpace.org
- CAL Shakes Theater Ushers/Event Support:
Seeking volunteer ushers from May-October. For more
information call 510-548-3422 x 101 or go to
www.Calshakes.org
- Orinda Historical Society Museum: Volunteers
needed for data entry, file organization, log in of
maps, catalogues and multimedia. 3pm-5pm M, W, F
or Saturdays. Contact the Museum at 254-1353
or 650-349-3382. Training Provided!
- Orinda Library: volunteers needed
to help shelve library materials. Minimum 6
month commitment please. 1-2 hours per week,
flexible days and times. Please contact Lynn Look at 254-2184.
- Drivers for Orinda Senior Residents-seeking
volunteers interested in Orinda's Registered Ride
Share Program, Seniors Around Town, an on-demand,
door-to-door service for senior residents. Your time
commitment can be as little as 1 morning a month or
several days a month, and you decide how far you are
willing to drive- Walnut Creek or just to Orinda
BART. Call 254-0800 to find out more information
about this very rewarding program.
- Senior Helpline Services, volunteer for
the "Reassurance Program" which matches each client
with a volunteer phone friend who will keep the
promise to call daily. A 5-10 minute call reassures
the senior that someone cares, and if they need help
resources are available. For more information call
925-284-2207.
Community-based volunteering opportunities for
students and adults from one-day to on-going projects.
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May 8 & 13