Volunteer at Youth Organizations
There are volunteer opportunities at local Youth Organizations. Below are just a few opportunities, but if you are aware of others, do not feel limited by the list below. To learn about volunteer opportunities in other areas of interest visit the Volunteer Resource Guide.
| ADDRESS | 65 Battery St. (2nd floor) San Francisco, CA 94111 |
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| WEBSITE | bbbsnorthbay.org |
| VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR | Melissa Garcia |
| PHONE | (415) 503-4034 |
| mgarcia@bbbsba.org | |
| DESCRIPTION | (NOTE Location for interview varies depending on your location) Play sports together. Go on a hike. Read books. Eat a pizza with extra anchovies. Or just give some advice and inspiration. Whatever it is you enjoy, odds are you’ll enjoy them even more with your little—and you’ll be making a life-changing impact. |
| ADDRESS | 1400 N. Dutton Ave. Ste. 24 Santa Rosa, CA 95401 |
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| WEBSITE | bgcsonoma-marin.org/volunteer |
| VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR | Michelle Edwards |
| PHONE | (707) 528-7977 |
| info@bgcsonoma-marin.org | |
| DESCRIPTION | Structured programs that teach kids about themselves and life skills, food programs, field trips, fine arts, play board or educational games, etc. Also need support volunteers for clerical work, data entry, translation, landscape and maintenance, set up and clean up. COVID NOTE: Not accepting new volunteers at this time. |
| ADDRESS | 1154 Montgomery Avenue, Suite 6 Santa Rosa CA 95405 |
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| WEBSITE | circleofsisters.com |
| VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR | Mira Fielding |
| PHONE | (707) 525-5311 |
| joann.stres@stjoe.org | |
| DESCRIPTION | COVID NOTE: Status unknown. |
| ADDRESS | 7600 Lakeville Hwy Petaluma, CA 94954 |
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| WEBSITE | giantstepsriding.org |
| VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR | Meghan Farley |
| PHONE | (707) 769-8900 |
| info@giantstepsriding.org | |
| DESCRIPTION | Volunteers at Giant Steps do more than give their time and energy. They change lives and help special individuals achieve dreams never before dreamed possible. They make lifelong friends and join a larger community of fun-loving, energetic, individuals intent on making a difference. Volunteers assist riders during their weekly lessons, groom horses, help maintain the facility, assist with administrative tasks, and much, much more. If you’re interested in contributing your talents to a great cause, we welcome you to join us! COVID NOTE: Not accepting new volunteers at this time. Application can be filled out and student will be notified when new volunteer opportunity opens up. |
| ADDRESS | 426 8th Street Petaluma, CA 94952 |
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| WEBSITE | wearementorme.org |
| VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR | Marie Stratman |
| PHONE | (707) 778-4798 |
| info@wrmm.org | |
| DESCRIPTION | At its core, mentoring guarantees young people that they matter. Volunteer to be a mentor and walk alongside a young person to support them in achieving their highest potential. Mentors are matched with a young person (K-12) for a minimum of two years and connect with each other once a week. Check out our next Mentor Training Series: https://www.wearementorme.org/new-mentor-training/ COVID NOTE: Accepting new volunteers. |
| ADDRESS | 110 Ellis St, Petaluma, CA 94952 |
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| WEBSITE | petalumacityschools.org/mckinley |
| VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR | Diana Cannon |
| PHONE | 707-778-4750 |
| dcannon@petk12.org | |
| DESCRIPTION | Variety of activities from working one on one or with groups of preschoolers in circle time, play time, learning experiences, or setting up information boards for parents and staff, family outreach. Orientation in Santa Rosa. COVID NOTE: Not accepting new volunteers at this time. |
| ADDRESS | 810 Madison St. Petaluma, CA 94952 |
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| WEBSITE | petalumaparentnurseryschool.org |
| VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR | Kelly Beck |
| PHONE | 707-778-4669 |
| DESCRIPTION | COVID NOTE: Status unknown. |
| ADDRESS | 320 N. McDowell Blvd. Petaluma, CA 94952 |
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| WEBSITE | cityofpetaluma.net/parksnrec/programs.html |
| VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR | Rachel |
| PHONE | 707-778-4380 |
| DESCRIPTION | COVID NOTE: Not accepting new volunteers until after pandemic. |
| ADDRESS | 1301 A Rand St Petaluma, CA 94954 |
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| WEBSITE | ucpnb.org |
| VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR | Jen Whalen |
| PHONE | (707) 338-2584 |
| jwhalen@ucpnb.org | |
| DESCRIPTION | UCP of the North Bay’s mission is to enhance the quality of life of people with cerebral palsy and other disabilities, their families, and their communities. We envision a future where people with disabilities live with dignity, participate meaningfully and experience success. COVID NOTE: Status unknown. |
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| WEBSITE | unitedwaywinecountry.org |
| VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR | |
| PHONE | (404) 528-4485 ext. 115 |
| Jennifer.odonnell@unitedwaywinecountry.org | |
| DESCRIPTION | Are you seeking a meaningful volunteer experience for your organization or volunteer team? Perhaps, you have wanted to volunteer and weren’t sure where to begin. You might work with an organization wanting to further engage staff in the community while offering a great team building experience. United Way Days of Caring will suit your needs. Days of Caring allows each organization or volunteer group to choose a day(s) for volunteering which works best for them. United Way Days of Caring will be able to create multiple opportunities for team engagement at whatever time is convenient for your organization. COVID NOTE: Not accepting new volunteers at this time. |
| ADDRESS | 1111 College Avenue, Santa Rosa, CA 95404 |
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| WEBSITE | scfymca.org |
| VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR | Keith Neal |
| PHONE | (707) 545-9622 ext: 3127 |
| kneal@scfymca.org | |
| DESCRIPTION | Here at the Sonoma County Family YMCA, we recognize that volunteers can help our community grow stronger. When you give back to the Y, you empower people and communities to learn, grow and thrive. COVID NOTE: Not accepting new volunteers at this time. |
| ADDRESS | 917 "C" Street San Rafael, California 94901 |
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| WEBSITE | youthinarts.org |
| VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR | |
| PHONE | (415) 457-4878 |
| yia@youthinarts.org | |
| DESCRIPTION | We rely on Youth in Arts volunteers to carry out special events and programs each year. COVID NOTE: Status unknown. |
