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UPCOMING EVENTS

See Programs & Events web page or call 254-0800 for more information

May 8 & 13
Orinda Baseball Assoc. Car Wash
Benefits Children's Hospital & J. Ricksen Fund
Orinda Motors
9am - 1pm - both days

  
   

May 13
Orinda/Tabor Sister City Foundation Presents:
"The Amazing True Story of the Czech Legion"
Orinda Theater
5:30pm & 7:30pm 
    

 May 18
Orinda Books Presents:
Dr. Walter Bortz discussing his book,
"The Road Map to 100:
The Breakthrough Science of Living a Long & Healthy Life"
Orinda Books
2:00pm
Call: 254-7606
www.orindabooks.com


May 21 & 22
Orinda Ballet Presents:
Copelia, a comic ballet
Orinda Library Theater
6:30pm & 2:00pm 5/22

 

May 22
California Indie Film Fest screens:  "American Graffiti" with star, Cindy Williams -- in person!
Orinda Theater

12:45pm, 4pm & 7:15pm

 
  The Orinda Association
    26 Orinda Way
    Orinda, CA  94563
    Tel: (925) 254-0800
 
  

 

 

 
 

The Orinda Volunteer Center offers a variety of one-day and on-going volunteer opportunities in Orinda and the East Bay. 

·     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


·      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

 ·     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.

·      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

  • 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

  • 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.

  • How to get started:

     If you would like to help:
        
    Click here for Registration Form for Adults
         Click here for Registration Form for Youth

    If  you need volunteer help:
          Click here for Request for Volunteers Form

   
   

 
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