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Get Involved: Volunteering Opportunities in Your Community

Volunteering is an important part of any community. It provides a way for people to give back and make a positive impact on their local area. Whether you’re looking to make a difference in your own backyard or get involved in something bigger, there are plenty of opportunities to volunteer in your community. Here are some ideas to get you started.

Local Charities

Local charities are always looking for volunteers to help out with their programs and services. From food banks and homeless shelters to animal rescue organizations, there are many ways to lend a hand. You can also look for opportunities with national charities that have local chapters or branches. Check with your local United Way or other nonprofit organizations for more information about volunteering opportunities in your area.

Community Events

Many communities host events throughout the year that need volunteers. These can range from small neighborhood festivals to large-scale events like marathons and parades. Volunteering at these events is a great way to meet new people and get involved in your community. You can also look for volunteer opportunities at local schools, libraries, and other public spaces.

Online Resources

There are plenty of online resources available for finding volunteering opportunities in your area. Sites like VolunteerMatch allow you to search for local volunteer positions by keyword or location. You can also find volunteer opportunities through social media sites like Facebook and Twitter, as well as through community bulletin boards or newsletters.

No matter how you choose to get involved, volunteering is an excellent way to make a difference in your community and give back to those who need it most. With so many options available, there’s sure to be something that fits your interests and skillset. So take the time to explore the possibilities and find the perfect opportunity for you.

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The GoodAgent Team has an unwavering commitment to giving back to their local communities. There are a number of opportunities to get involved and give back to the neighborhoods we strive to support. Listed below are a number of ways to get involved with various organizations across Walnut Creek and greater Bay Area: 

The American Cancer Society Discovery Shop Cashier

The 40 American Cancer Society Discovery Shops in California have raised funds and awareness for the fight against cancer.

Cashiers needed to ring up sales, assist customers, put new merchandise on selling floor, monitor dressing rooms.

Location: 1538 Locust Street, Walnut Creek, CA 94596, US

Visit: https://www.volunteermatch.org/search/org786663.jsp  

White Pony Express 

Volunteers needed for food distribution to help sort food to be delivered across Contra Costa County.

3380 Vincent Road, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523 

Monday-Saturday: 8:00-11:00 AM, 9:00-12:00 PM 

Sundays : 8:30-11:00 AM, 9:00-12:00 PM, 1:45-3:15 PM 

Must be at least 12 year old. Orientation or training required.

Visit: whiteponyexpress.org/volunteer

Monument Crisis Center Volunteer

The Monument Crisis Center provides food, education, assistance, referrals to families and individuals in crisis situations, and promotes community awareness of needs and available resources to at-risk and low income people in Contra Costa County.

There are a variety of programs that meet the needs of our community and the goals of our organization. They include but are not limited to:

Food Distribution

The monthly food assistance we provide reduces the chances that a family will face hunger and malnutrition because they must first meet obligations for rent, medical care, or other expenses.

Basic ESL conversation classes with individualized instruction are offered at no cost to anyone who wishes to attend.

Senior Moments

Social gatherings and USDA Brown Bag assistance for seniors.

This program offers a friendly place for low income seniors to interact with other seniors and at the same time receive groceries and other services.

High School students mentor elementary and middle school children with their homework. In addition to mentoring: a healthy snack and educational activities are offered.

Visit: Monument Crisis Center Volunteer Signup

Walnut Creek Library

Volunteering at the Downtown Walnut Creek Public Library.

During the summer, which can turn into a year-round position.

Mandatory Training Session.

Sunrise Senior Living Volunteer

Sunrise is happy to welcome community groups, student organizations and seniors to share their talents and interests with our residents in various volunteer opportunities available at our communities.

Volunteers help to organize outings and activities, or just spend an afternoon spending time with our residents.

Location: 2175 Ygnacio Valley Rd, Walnut Creek, CA 94598 

Visit: Sunrise Senior Living

Call: (925) 932-3500

Loaves & Fishes of Contra Costa County

The organization is the largest provider of hot meals to the hungry in Contra Costa County, serving over 251,000 hot meals this fiscal year in five dining rooms.

Volunteers needed in providing community based food programs and partner services that focus on basic needs including: 

DINING ROOM VOLUNTEERS

Our Dining Room Volunteer shifts are Monday through Friday, at our four dining room locations in Antioch, Martinez, Oakley and Pittsburg. Click here to find out more about Dining Room tasks.

CENTRAL KITCHEN VOLUNTEERS

The Central Kitchen in Pittsburg needs volunteers to assist our Head Chef prepares 1,400 meals every day. Shifts run from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM, Monday through Friday.

SPECIAL EVENT VOLUNTEERS

Our fundraising events are essential to help us meet our budget. If you enjoy assisting at events, please review our Upcoming Events web page to learn more about volunteering opportunities.

Visit: Loaves & Fishes SCC

Admin Office: 835 Ferry Street, Martinez, CA

Central Kitchen: 510 Garcia Ave., Unit H, Pittsburg, CA

Phone: (925) 293-4792 

Walnut Creek Community Service Day

Dozens of service projects across the City.

Every October

Visit: https://www.walnut-creek.org/about-us/community-resources-programs/community-service-day 

VITAS Healthcare of East Bay 

● VITAS is looking for kind and caring people to help terminally ill patients and their families. Friendly visits, simple errands, providing a listening ear and the gift of friendship at a crucial time can make a real difference in another's life

● Alameda/Contra Costa County

● Required: background check, must be at least 15, orientation or training, 2-4 hours a week 

● Visit: https://www.vitas.com/contact-us/become-a-volunteer

Contra Costa Humane Society

Volunteer to improve the quality of life for dogs and cats in the CCC community, find homes for animals in need, and provide support for people who need assistance with care for their animals.

Kitty Corner, Foster Team, and Events volunteers needed

Visit: h ttps://www.cchumane.org/support/volunteer/ 

The Gardens at Heather Farms

Garden Maintenance

Work outdoors each Wednesday morning maintaining several acres of demonstration gardens. No experience necessary. Join an active group who love potlucks, educational enrichment, and field trips to other gardens.

Garden Tour Docent

Help promote The Gardens’ mission to enrich the community by leading tours of the garden and attend local events to help promote our programs.

Propagation/Nursery

Work each Tuesday morning propagating plants for our garden and sales that take place each spring and fall. No experience necessary

Education Docent

Serve as a volunteer instructor leading natural science classes for local elementary students

Special Events

Assist with planning and promoting special events, greeting visitors and providing staffing on event days.

Visit: https://gardenshf.org/volunteer/ 

Make Blankets for Animal Shelters

Seeking volunteers to create handmade blankets to comfort homeless pets living in animal shelters. The blankets may be knit, crocheted, sewn, quilted or made with fleece material.

Contact: [email protected]

Linda Kozlowski, (630)545-5644

Trinity Center Volunteer

Trinity Center is a non-residential program serving homeless and working poor adult men and women in Walnut Creek and Central Contra Costa County

currently has several volunteer opportunities open and is actively developing more opportunities for you to participate in our mission. We look forward to having the ability to make many more volunteer opportunities available and move into a more robust way for volunteers to be part of our daily operations. 

Our Warm Breakfast Program is currently open for those interested in providing and serving breakfast at Trinity Center. If you would like to sign up on behalf of your team of 2 to 6 people, click here for details and instructions: https://signup.com/go/CAygdUs 

Kaiser Permanente

● Volunteering in Kaiser Permanente Hospital. 

● One four hour shift once a week, 100 hour total commitment 

● To Sign Up: Volunteer Registration

● Visit: LINK   for more information. 

Habitat Restoration in Walnut Creek Open Space - Tuesdays

• We have ongoing projects at Bayberry Pond, Rock Oak, Indian Valley Pond, Deer Lake, and Fossil Hill. We do occasional work in other locations in the Open Space.
• We also have a native plant nursery where we propagate many of the plants we use in our restoration projects.
• Visit: https://wcosf.org/

The Lesher Theater

Volunteering as an usher for The Lesher Theater.

1601 Civic Dr, Walnut Creek

At least one performance a month.

Must attend a training session.

Visit: http://www.lesherartscenter.org/volunteer-usher-program.html 

Building Hope

Together we build house frames and deliver them to at-risk kids and families in a case-managed process that provides adequate housing to severe situations.

Opportunities available across the Bay Area.

Email: [email protected] to sign up or for more information.

AARP Experience Corps Bay Area

helping school aged children in the Bay Area develop their reading skills and become strong, fluent readers by the end of third grade.

Sandi Strang at 415-464-1767

Visit: Sequoia Living

Hope Services

We offer day services, training and employment, community living, and mental health services to children, adults, and seniors.

Always looking for individuals to volunteer at our stores to sort through donations for saleable and non-sellable items, maintain the sales floor,   and store general merchandising.

Hope Counseling Center Volunteer Opportunities

Language proficiency required in helping link clients to psychiatry or counseling appointments by providing translation

Visit: Hope Services About/Volunteer  

Help WCI middle School Students with homework, cooking groups, crafts, board games, outside games, and more.

Walnut Creek Intermediate and Foothill Middle School, Walnut Creek

Monday-Thursday between 2:30pm-6:00pm

Call: (925) 952 4603 

Email: [email protected]

Open Heart Kitchen

Volunteer to feed the hungry 7 days a week across multiple locations in Pleasanton, Livermore, and Dublin

Join for Our Heart of the Tri-Valley Gala on August, 26, 2022 to celebrate Open Heart Kitchen's progress in broadening access to healthy, nutritious food and eradicating hunger.

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Food Bank of Contra Costa & Solano

Looking for volunteers to provide support at the Pittsburg, Antioch, Concord, and Richmond EH distribution locations. 

Set up tables, bag produce, distribute food, and breakdown/clean up.

Assist in loading food into client vehicles

Visit: https://volunteer.foodbankccs.org/

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Volunteer with WCD

The Walnut Creek Downtown Association is always seeking volunteers to join our team and assist with downtown beautification, programs, and events. Join our volunteer group to meet members of the community, learn more about the behind-the-scenes operations, and play a part in Walnut Creek's most popular programs and events!

Click the button below to join our volunteer group and be the first to know about upcoming volunteer opportunities.

UPCOMING VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Volunteer sign ups.

To find the individual volunteer sign-up sheets for upcoming events, please click the corresponding event button below of visit the event page for all upcoming events.

Group Volunteering

WCD loves to have groups of volunteers join us at our events! Whether you are a group of friends, family members, a sports team, from an organization, coworkers, etc. we would love to have your group volunteer together. Please emaik [email protected] to get in touch with a WCD staff member to find out more about our group volunteering opportunities.

For additional information on how to get involved and volunteer your time with WCD, please contact [email protected] .

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