This volunteer-run non-profit organization is established to reduce the number of pets relinquished and euthanized in shelters due to the death or incapacity of their human companions. Opportunities include assisting in the distribution of flyers for homeless pets, adoption fairs, various team and individual projects. Virtual opportunities and internships include writing and editing, internet research, program management and creative design. Volunteers must have excellent communication skills and be able to respond to email.
Contact: 2nd Chance 4 Pets
Phone: 408.871.1133
Email: info@2ndchance4pets.org
Building Skills Partnership is recruiting ESL Teaching Aides, Computer Teachers and Tutors and Administrative Volunteers. Volunteers must be dependable, have a commitment to social justice and a respect of other cultures. Spanish speaking skills and teaching experience is helpful, but not required.
Contact: Madeleine Case
Phone: 408.280.5329
Email: madeleine@buildingskills.org
Address: 1010 Ruff Drive San Jose , CA 95110
Website: www.buildingskills.org
Offers a wide variety of programs and services that help families and individuals rise up out of poverty and change their lives for good. Our services give people the tools they need to overcome many of the barriers that prevent them from fully participate in our community and and living a good life. Some programs are: Catholic Charities Friendly Visitor Program
Contact: Volunteer Coordinator
Phone: 408-468-0100
Address: 2625 Zanker Road, Suite 200 San Jose, CA 95134-2107
Website: http://www.catholiccharitiesscc.org
Other SNIs offers a range of outstanding SL opportunities in neighborhoods including University, Spartan Keyes, Thirteenth Street, Gateway East. Faculty/students are invited to meet directly with SNI officials or Neighborhood Project Managers to plan participation in any project phase. Visit the City websites to view strategies in which students can civically engage.
Contact: SNI Team Manager
Phone: 408-277-4477
Address: 200 E. Santa Clara St. 14th Floor San Jose, CA 95113
Website: http://www.strongneighborhoods.org
Note: Check out the many opportunities available throughout the City on the Volunteer San Jose website: www.volunteersanjose.org For more information call 408-535-3500
CommUniverCity San José engages faculty, students and community partners to develop and sustain meaningful course-based service-learning opportunities that foster civic engagement among students and strengthen community connections among residents. CommUniverCity San José’s projects address education, community health and improvements to the neighborhood environment. These projects are based on priorities set by neighborhood residents, and are accomplished through collaboration with the Five Wounds / Brookwood Terrace Community, San José State University, and the City of San José. Internship opportunities exist for students in good academic standing who have strong leadership, planning and communication skills, demonstrate initiative, and are interested in working in a diverse, multicultural setting. Interns develop and lead neighborhood projects. Fluency in Spanish and English, and a minimum commitment of 100 hours for a full semester are preferred. CommUniverCity also offers volunteer opportunities for students who are passionate about helping others, committed to learning more about building strong communities, and thrive working in a collaborative environment. Volunteers work with different teams to implement neighborhood projects in the community.
Contact: Dayana Salazar, Imelda Rodriguez
Phone: 408.924.5854
Address: 651 Macredes Avenue San José, CA 95116
Website: http://www.communivercitysanjose.org
OHR promotes and provides services that serve to bridge county government and diverse communities, build positive inter-group relations, and eliminate prejudice and discrimination. Help with administration, advocacy, citizenship training, education, event planning, women’s issues, and outreach.
Contact: Donna Ruiz, Esther Peralez-Dieckmann
Phone: 408-792-2300, 408-792-2319
Address: 2310 North First Street, Suite 104 San Jose, California 95131
Multiple programs include Juniors for Success: Truancy Intervention.
Contact: Jesus Orosco
Phone: 408-223-6628
Email: info@ccscusa.org
Address: 2296 A Quimby Road San José, CA. 95122
Website: www.ccscusa.org
EHC LifeBuilders is the leading provider of shelter, housing opportunities, and supportive services to people in crisis and those experiencing homelessness in Silicon Valley. We have thrived for 26 years because our leadership, our employees, and the community passionately believe in our mission and our vision of a society without homelessness.
Contact: Jennifer Chau, Nicolette Pacho
Phone: 408.539.2143
Address: 507 Valley Way Milpitas, CA 95035
Website: www.ehclifebuilders.org
EFormerly known as EMQ Children & Family Services or Eastfield Ming Quong. Our programs wrap individualized services around young people and families struglling with emotional problems; collaborates with local schools and community based service providers in helping youth succeed. We're looking for student volunteer who can provide tutoring services to our children between 6 and 17 years old.
Contact: Aby Naderi
Phone: 408.876.4172
Email: aby.naderi@emgff.org
Address 1: 251 Llewellyn Ave. Campbell, CA 95008
Address 2: 232 E. Gish Road, San Jose, CA 95112 (UPLIFT, TBS, RSP, APS)
Website: www.emqff.org
Serves 35 families and is both short term emergency housing and a program aimed at moving families into more permanent housing through GlennArt Arms Transitional Housing Program and Bridges AfterCare Program both of which provide transitional housing and continued support. We use volunteers in the kitchen, clothes closet, office, Voyager Daycare and the Homework Enrichment Program year round. Full descriptions and days/times can be viewed on the website.
Contact: Susan Webster
Phone: 408.926.8885 Ext.106
Address: 1590 Las Plumas Avenue San Jose, CA 95133
Franklin-McKinley Children's Initiative is to become an inclusive, safe, healthy, and caring community where families and service providers recognize their interdependence as they work collaboratively toward sustaining an environment where children and adults thrive. Volunteers are welcome.
Contact: Susan Meyers,
Phone: 408.283.6150 ext. 203.
Email: smeyers@catholiccharitiesscc.org,
Address: Franklin-McKinley School District 645 Wool Creek Drive San Jose, CA 95112
Fly Mentors work one-on-one with youth who are on probation because of alcohol or other drug related charges and support their youth’s development of new behaviors, attitudes, and ambition. Fly Mentors also help their youth discover how to solve problems and have fun without turning to drugs or alcohol.
Contact: David Cattivera
Phone: 408.263.2630 Ext.15
Email: info@flyprogram.org
Address: 568 Valley Way Milpitas, CA 95035
Website: www.flyprogram.org
Serve in social, recreational, arts & crafts, educational and therapeutic programs for individuals with mental disabilities, some homeless. Grace is adjacent to campus.
Contact: Lisa Blevins
Phone: 408.293.0422
Email: lisa.blevins@sanjoseca.gov
Address: 484 E San Fernando Street San José 95112
Habitat San Jose is building homes for three years in Northside San Jose and needs steady source of volunteers for planning, design, construction, fundraising and program development. Special homes (for women and persons with disabilities) seek engineering/design.
Contact: Lindsey Edmonds
Phone: 408-942-6444 x301
Email: ledmonds@hvhsv.org, info@hfhsv.org
Address: 513 Valley Way Milpitas, CA 95035
Website: http://www.habitatsiliconvalley.org
Homeless Outreach and Meal Program is looking for an intern to effectively lead open art sessions on Wednesdays from 2-4 p.m. with persons who come early to our meal served for the homeless and those who cannot afford food. The program is already attended and we have some great talent that could use some direction. Art education or experience in leading and teaching art required. Volunteers can also help with landscaping projects and in the kitchen. We are across the street from the MLK Library.
Contact: Dana Bainbridge
Phone: 408.294.2944
Email: danabainbridge@gmail.com
Address: 80 S 5th St San Jose, CA 95112-3593
Website: www.fccsj.org
InnVision is dedicated to empowering homeless and at-risk families and individuals in finding… the way home! InnVision has a variety of service needs in administration, tutoring and coaching, food service, and case management support for families.
Contact: Jaynie Neveras
Phone: 408.380.8718
Email: jneveras@InnVision.org
Address: 1900 The Alameda Suite 400 San Jose, CA 95126
Website: www.InnVision.org
Internal Revenue Service, Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program. Student Volunteers needed. Receive training to assist low-income persons in completing their tax returns and applying for the earned income credit. Learn how to prepare basic tax returns and to file them electronically. Training classes are held annually during the month of January. Trained volunteers provide this free tax service during the months of February, March, and April. .
Contact: Carlos Camino
Phone: 408.817.6114
Email: Carlos.Camino@irs.gov
Address: 55 S. Market St, San Jose,CA 95112
Website: www.irs.gov
Also program of Catholic Charities, serves low-income Asian, Filipino and Latino seniors aged 55 and older. Most of the seniors at John XXIII are newly arrived immigrants with very limited English.
Contact: Libby Tait
Phone: 408-282-8606
Email: ltait@ccsj.org
Address: 195 E. San Fernando St, San Jose, CA 95112
Youth and Young Adults are invited to volunteer on social event planning and leadership committees as well as in our volunteer speakers’ bureau.
Contact: Cassie Blume
Phone: 408-293-3040 ext 111
Email: CassieB@defrank.org
Address: 938 The Alameda, San Jose, CA 95126
Website: http://www.defrankyouthspace.org
LCC was founded to address the void in culturally and linguistically sensitive programs that meet the health care needs of Latinos around issues of cancer. Volunteers can work in the office Filing, Cataloging in the Library, Assembling and reviewing education packets (BHB), Checking the web for relevant cancer sources and materials, marketing, Public Relations, data entry, Volunteer Network, Mother's Day Walk, etc. In some cases students must be bi-lingual and in all cases, culturally aware.
Contact: Adriana Morieko
Phone: 408.280.0811
Address: 255 North Market Street, Suite 175, San Jose, CA 95110
Website: www.latinascontracancer.org
Loaves & Fishes Family Kitchen is a nonprofit organization that provides no-cost hot meals and support services to anyone who needs them in a safe, caring and friendly environment. No one is turned away. As a volunteer at Loaves & Fishes Family Kitchen, you will help to set up our dining room for dinner, prepare and serve the meal, and clean up afterward. We proudly serve our guests at two different kitchen locations in San Jose nearby St. Patrick’s or St. Maria Goretti Kitchen.
Contact: Jann Harbor
Phone: 408.439.0915
Email: volunteer@loavesfishes.org
Address 1: InnVision Montgomery Street Inn, 358 North Montgomery Street, San Jose, CA 95110
Address 2: St. Maria Goretti Church, 2980 Senter Rd. San Jose, CA 95111,
Website: www.loavesfishes.org
MACSA has volunteer opportunities for working with after school programs, early childhood development and family literacy, gang intervention, rites of passage programs, and mentorship services. We also have opportunities for assisting with fund development, human resources, and Youth Center support.
Contact: Mario Ozuna-Sanchez
Phone: 408-929-1080 Ext 2023.
Email: mozuna@macsa.org
Address: 660 Sinclair Drive San Jose, CA 95116
Website: www.macsa.org
This year, Martha's Kitchen will serve over 200,000 meals to needy the men, women and children of the San Jose area. Special provisions are made to meet the needs of families with children. Round tables are provided so family members can dine as a family unit.
Contact: Edita Cruz
Phone: 408-293-6111
Email: editacruz@gmail.com
Address: 311 Willow St. San Jose CA 95110
Website: www.marthas-kitchen.org
A housing and community development nonprofit corporation that works to improve the living environment of low income families in the counties of Santa Clara and Monterrey. NHSSV provides programs and services that promote and support responsible home ownership as a means to revitalizing neighborhoods and engendering community pride and economic stability among residents.
Contact: Jaime Angulo
Phone: 408.279.2600 ext. 225
Email: jangulo@nhssv.org
Address: 1156 North Fourth Street San Jose CA 95112
Website: www.nhssv.org
Cultivates a greener, healthier metropolis and a sense of community by involving Silicon Valley residents in the understanding, planting, care, and appreciation of the urban forest. Train and support our volunteer coaches- Tree Amigos. Also, assist neighborhood groups, residents, service clubs, businesses and schools.
Contact: OCF Outreach
Phone: 408-998-7337 ext. 108
Email: outreach@ourcityforest.org
Address: 151 West Mission Street, Suite 151 San José, CA 95110
Website: www.ourcityforest.org
Serve in Domestic Violence Limited Scope Representation program, the Family Law Clinic; bilingual speakers needed to serve as translators for non-English speaking clients, and assist in outreach and education to the community regarding free legal services.
Contact: Pro Bono
Phone: 408-998-5298 ext.329
Email/Volunteer Link: http://www.probonoproject.org/become_volunteer.html
Address: 480 N. First Street, San Jose, CA, 95112
Website: www.probonoproject.org
SHINE stand for Students Helping in the Naturalization of Elders. Students provide ESL and Citizenship training for elders at downtown agencies and residential communities such as John XXIII Community Center.
Contact: Rosalyn Coronado
Phone: 408 288 8750
Address: One Washington Square, Clark hall 203 San Jose, CA 95192
A non-profit organization that believes hands-on teaching is the best way for teachers to teach and students to learn. We provide creative hands-on activities, educational resources, workshops and inexpensive materials, (many donated by local businesses), to enrich pre K-12 education and community group programs. Our goal is to assist teachers, non-profits and community groups, by providing materials and ideas for day-to-day teaching and for supporting professional growth.
RAFT relies on over 500 volunteers a month to sort, process, and assemble our 55,000 educational activity kits each year! Shifts are 3-4 hours and take place Tuesday – Saturday.
Contact: Leif Christiansen
Phone: 408.451.1429
Email: lchristiansen@raft.net
Address: 1355 Ridder Park Drive San Jose, CA 95131
Website: www.raft.net
Our mission is to change lives and impact poverty by distributing food, clothing, and hygiene items, as well as providing those in need the tools for self-sufficiency and ministering with dignity, compassion, and respect. Serve multiple programs: Basic Needs, Welcome Center, Embracing Families, Youth Education, Adult Education, JobLink, Administration. Well structured service programs.
Contact: Terri West
Phone: 408-278-2189 or 278-2171
Email: volunteers@sacredheartcs.org
Address: 1381 South First St. San Jose, CA 95110
Website: www.shcstheheart.org
The center educates and engages the South Bay community around critical issues of peace and justice. Volunteer and internship opportunities include video production, research, community outreach, data entry/office work, assisting with events and publicity, writing for our website and blog, and participating in social justice campaigns.
Contact: Charlotte Casey
Phone: 408.297.2299
Email: treasurer@sanjosepeace.org
Address: 48 S 7th St # 101 San Jose, CA 95112
Website: www.sanjosepeace.org
The Salvation Army Senior Nutritional Center needs students to help with data entry for Senior Nutritional Center. Students must be able to follow instructions, be accurate in data entry and dependable. Hours of the program are 12noon-4pm. Minimum of 2 hour shifts
Contact: Ligay Sorich
Phone: 408.282-1165
Address: 359 N. Fourth Street, San Jose, CA 95112
Website: http://www.salvationarmyusa.org
Provide a gathering place for those in the neighborhood where they feel safe and can share their concerns with caring individuals. Get to know those whom you serve – their stories, struggles, gifts, joys and hopes. Offer homework sessions and computer training TTH.
Contact: Santa Maria Urban Ministry
Phone: 408.292.3314
Email: 1urban1@sbcglobal.net
Address: 778 South Almaden, San Jose, CA, 95110-2919
Website: www.smum.org
SIREN is offering internships with its Organizing Program to assist with our campaigns/projects: Just and Humane Immigration Reform, Preserving California’s Safety Net Programs, Immigrant Phone Survey and Electoral Campaign.
Contact: Cesar Juarez,
Phone: 408.453.3003, ext. 112.
Email: cesar@siren-bayarea.org
Address: 1425 Koll Circle Suite 109 San Jose, CA 95112
Website: www.siren-bayarea.org
Inspire and empower youth in our community by volunteering for a variety of educational programs. There are several opportunities to be a positive role model and engage with students of all ages.
Building Connections: Develops a positive self-image and introduces conflict resolution to elementary school aged children (kindergarten through 5th grade)
Common Ground: An enrichment program to help incoming high school freshmen feel safe, wanted, connected, and motivated at a critical transition in their lives and education
Camp Everytown: A nationally recognized program that facilitates a transformative experience for high school students (six to ten volunteers are needed for each four-day retreat)
Contact: Silicon Valley Faces
Phone: 408.286.9663
Email:, info@svfaces.org
Address: 777 N. First Street, Suite 220 San Jose, CA 95112
Website: www.svfaces.org
STEP UP allows students to participate in our Poverty Simulations in which large groups (up to 80 people!) participate in a simulation of urban poverty where each participant plays an assigned role of an impoverished individual. Each time our Poverty Simulation team does one of these events we need a variety of helpers to make the activity go smoothly. Besides helping with these events, we have teams working on poverty issues (hunger, housing, health care, income, advocacy, etc.) which would be interesting for students to participate in. We also need help administratively with the campaign (office work, phone calling, etc.). Sign up for our informational campaign emails on our website:
Contact: Terrie Iacino
Phone: 408.325.5132
Email: tiacino@ccsj.org
Address: 2625 Zanker Road San José, CA 95134
Website: www.stepupsv.org
Contact: Pat Plant
Phone: 408.279.0220
Email: pat@sanjosepby.org
Address: 2625 Zanker Road San José, CA 95134
Website: pat@sanjosepby.org
Teach ESL and employment-related skills to day workers; market the day worker program and develop employment opportunities.
Contact: Volunteer Coordinator
Phone: 408.249.2853
Email: info@svdp.org
Address: St. Joseph Day Worker Center, 749 Story Road San Jose, CA 95112
Co-lead activities in cooking, nutrition, crafts, academics, writing, shopping and money management – with children from very low-income families. Or, help the children’s parents learn English, literacy or other practical skills. Programs are held on the 2nd & 4th Sunday of every month. Begin by visiting www.sundayfriends.org and clicking on “How to Volunteer”. Take ten minutes to read the Volunteer Orientation and to fill out and submit the Volunteer Application. Call or email only if you have difficulties with this process or remaining questions.
NOTE: Be sure to complete the application process before coming the first time.
Contact: Sunday Friends
Phone: 408-793-0441
Email: volunteer@sundayfriends.org
Address: 625 S. 7th Street, San Jose, California 95112
Website: www.sundayfriends.org
The Tech offers volunteers a chance to be Exhibit Explainer in the Tech Museum's Galleries. Volunteers will answer questions, perform demonstrations and inform visitors about exhibits to help guests have fun while sharing content and programs that feature "The Spirit of Silicon Valley." Each volunteer will be trained on their responsibilities, what to say and how to operate the exhibits before they begin their volunteer work. Volunteers should be comfortable with talking to diverse guests and groups of people. Enthusiasm about science and technology is a plus!
Contact: Carrie Pogorelc
Phone: 408.795.6190
Email: volunteering@thetech.org
Address: 201 South Market Street San Jose, CA 95113
Website: www.thetech.org
Tutor, mentor and teach children in our After School Academic Program (1-6pm: M-Th.). Mentor youth in the Robotics Program (9am-12: Sat.) so they can compete in the annual Tech Challenge competition. Bring books to live through the use of art as well as other fun outdoor activities in our Summer of Learning Program (8:30am-3pm, M-Th.). For those interested in working with adults, we are in need of instructors for our English as a Second Language (basic level) and computer classes. There is always a high need for bilingual Spanish speakers!
Contact: Third Street Community Center
Phone: 408-295-8722
Address: 160 N. Third Street San José, CA 95112
Website: www.3street.org
We have workdays at Emma Prusch Park every Sunday starting at 10am. We would love to have you with us for as long as you can stay! On each workday we may do tasks such as planting, weeding, composting, harvesting, and more. You don't have to have any previous gardening experience; we will show you what to do. If you do have some gardening experience, we would love to learn from you!
Contact: Veggielution
Phone: 408.905.PEAS (7327)
Email: info@veggielution.org
Address: 647 S King Rd San Jose, CA 95116
Website: www.veggielution.org
Help Seniors and area residents learn about computers, the internet, and web resources. Seniors also need ESL classes once or twice a week of one to two hours.
Contact: Sandra M. Pinal
Phone: 408-937-5578
Email: Sandra.PinalDelRio@aimco.com
Address: 2151 Plaza de Guadalupe San Jose, CA 95116
Website: n/a
Provide at-risk youth and families with support needed to be successful in school, employment, and in the community. Help build life skills with youth while playing various sports at the Center.
Contact: Tony Rodriguez
Phone: 408-938-6731
Address: 921 S First St. San Jose, Ca. 95110
Serve as mentors, facilitate workshops, and assist on field trips in Y-Achievers for high school students and J.U.M.P. program for middle school students.
Contact: Michelle Mitchell
Phone: 408.351.6400
Email: mmitchell@scvymca.org
Address: 1922 The Alameda, 3rd Floor San Jose, CA 95126
Website: www.ymcasv.org
The YWCA is the oldest and largest multicultural women's organization in the world. As a local association of the national and world YWCA's, the YWCA of Silicon Valley shares in the long history of advocacy for women and girls. Volunteer with our following programs:
TechGYRLS
is a highly successful nation-wide YWCA after-school empowerment program that provides girls ages 5-14 with opportunities to increase their skills and confidence in the use of technology and engineering.
Contact: Steve Cardinale, Director of Child Care
Phone: 408-295-4011 ext 215
Email: scardinale@ywca-sv.org
Address: 375 S. Third Street San Jose, Ca 95112
Website: www.ywca-sv.org
Project Inspire
is an after School Program is to improve academic achievement and provide students with the opportunity to earn credit recovery within an after-school setting and provide a wide-range of services and activities to students enrolled within the East Side Union High School District in order to build developmental assets.
Contact: Jennifer Ramirez, Director of Youth Services
Phone: 408-295-4011 ext 228
Email: jramirez@ywca-sv.org
Address: 375 S. Third Street San Jose, Ca 95112
Website: www.ywca-sv.org
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