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http://www.jesuitvolunteers.org
Since 1956 over 7,000 members of the Jesuit Volunteer Corps have committed themselves to working with the poor. They have put off graduate school and turned down job offers in order to offer alternatives to people who have few options. Hundreds of grassroots organizations across the country count on Jesuit Volunteers to provide essential services to low-income people and those who live on the margins of our society. Jesuit Volunteers serve the homeless, the unemployed, refugees, people with AIDS, the elderly, street youth, abused women and children, the mentally ill and the developmentally disabled. JVC has become the largest Catholic lay volunteer program in the country. Some job placements require specific credentials or licenses, but most JVC jobs can be done by people who have a general educational background and a willingness to learn new skills. JVC is more than just a job. Social justice, simple life-style, community and spirituality: these values provide the cornerstone for living out a commitment to faith and justice. Visit the JVC website to learn more and subscribe to our newsletter, Insight.
Location: Across America
Contact: JVC Southwest Office, 408-241-4200, jvcsw@jesuitvolunteers.org
http://www.dvusa.org
If you wold like to spend a year making a difference by actively participating in the lives of the poor, consider Dominican Volunteers USA. Join us in our mission and ministry to work toward economic, social, environmental, and political justice for all.
Location: USA
Contact: Dominican Volunteers, (708)524-5985,
http://SistersofProvidence.org
Providence Volunteer Ministry is an association of women and men volunteers living and working in collaboration with the Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Inc. Through their partnership of service, the volunteers give witness to the spirit of Providence through works of love, mercy and justice in a world that is in need of hope, healing and transformation.
Contact: The Sisters of Providence, 800.860.1840, mmontgom@spsmw.org
http://www.netusa.org/aboutnet/
The work of the NET Teams is the primary activity of NET Ministries. Each year approximately 100 young adults age 18-28 volunteer nine months of their lives to serve on the NET teams. These young adults are placed on nine different teams of 8-12 people and become like family for each other as they work side by side sharing what God has done in their lives. To learn more about life on the road for the team members, or to apply to serve on a NET team, please visit the NET website and fill out an online application.
Contact: Main Office, 651-450-6833, ministry@netusa.org
http://www.tmc3.org/NewFrameset.htm
The Missionary Cenacle Volunteers are an international network of lay men and women and priests of various nationalities collaborating as equals in our mission to "help Catholics become apostles." We are rooted in the belief that every Catholic, by the grace of baptism, is called to develop the heart of an apostle and the mind of a missionary. We have provided short and long-term volunteer opportunities for over 300 young adult Catholics in the U.S.A., Mexico, and Costa Rica. These volunteer service opportunities last one week, one month, one year or longer. We also offer "alternative" Fall and Spring break programs for college students, should that be of interest to you.
Contact: Main Office, 1-800-221-5740,
http://www.followupministries.org/
Visit, disciple and share the Gospel with inmates in local jails. "Follow Up Ministries" is a volunteer organization made up of those who have been trained and equipped to face the challenge of developing one-on-one relationships with inmates inside prisons, jails and juvenile halls. In chapel services, Bible discussion groups, seminars, printed Bible studies and one-on-one meetings, our "God Squad" volunteers help correctional chaplains disciple Christian inmates to follow Jesus Christ. Join us! Visit our website to learn more about how you can get involved.
Location: Santa Rita Jail, Dublin
Contact: Warren Galvin, Executive Director, (510) 881-1178 or (510) 581-4303 , warrenfumihq@sbcglobal.net
http://www.stanthonysf.org/services/services-dining.html
The St. Anthony Dining Room embodies the Franciscan spirit of service. For over 58 years, the Dining Room has offered warm, nourishing meals in a caring and respectful setting in which all are welcome. The Dining Room serves over 2,600 meals per day and is open 365 days a year. There are no requirements or documentation necessary to eat in the Dining Room. The Dining Room is open at 10:30 a.m. for seniors 60 and older, people with disabilities, and families with children. Service for all other guests begins at 11:30 a.m. Seniors and families are served at their tables and special accomodations are also provided to disabled individuals with recent medical documentation.
For additional information about our services or to donate food, please call (415) 241-2690. To inquire about volunteering, please call (415) 592-2726.
Location: 150 Golden Gate Avenue, San Francisco
Contact: Parish Office, (415) 592-2726,
http://www.svdp-sf.org/helpdesk.html
The St. Vincent De Paul Society is looking for volunteers to assist at the Vincentian Desk located at 470 Ellis Street. The Desk serves between 50 and 70 homeless men & women each day. Volunteers are needed to assist with the sorting of donations and to help with clients. Just three hours of your time, once a week, would help us to continue helping others. The Volunteer shifts are from 9:30 am. to 12:30 p.m. and 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. We will now be open on the 3rd Saturday of the month, at our regular hours. If you can help, please call Sally Rosen at 202-9955. Thank you for helping us help others!
Location: St. Vincent de Paul Society - 470 Ellis Street
Contact: Sally Rosen, 415-202-9955,
http://www.svdpsf.org/youngadults/service_fruit.asp
Every Saturday at 8am. Meet in the St. Vincent de Paul parking lot on Green and Steiner Sts. to sort and deliver fruit to homeless shelters in the city. Deliveries are usually completed no later than 9:30am, after which you might meet for breakfast.
Contact: St. Vincent de Paul Parish Office, 415 922-1010,
http://www.faithfulfools.org
Two or three times a month, the ministry provides Street Retreats where people from all walks of life are invited to bear witness to the poverty and deprivation that exists on the streets of San Francisco. In this context opportunity is given for personal action and reflection.
Location: 234 Hyde Street in San Francisco
Contact: Rev. Kay Jorgensen, 415 474-0508 , info@faithfulfools.org
http://www.hamiltonfamilycenter.org/
Volunteer participation is the core of our program. Volunteers take part in the after-school children's program, help remodel, paint, and cook, and accompany children and staff on special activities. Volunteering at Hamilton can provide you with knowledge and experience surrounding homelessness, poverty, children's needs, and basic group leadership.
Location: 1631 Hayes Street, San Francisco
Contact: Main Office, 415-409-2100,
http://www.svdpsf.org/youngadults/service_soupkitchen.asp
Every third and fourth Saturday from 8:30am - 11:30am, St. Vincent de Paul Young Adult Group members practice their culinary skills and bond while providing nourishment to those less fortunate. Wondering what we do? We normally crack open 15 dozen eggs and scramble them. We usually make hash browns or french fries; sometimes, pancakes. For the lunch bags, we make PB&J, ham or turkey sandwiches or whatever the Society has available that day and wrap them. About 9:30 we start cooking the eggs. About 9:50 am, we take all the food to the service area out front. There is usually a line 30 people deep by this time. We assign people to greet the clients, sign them in, distribute the sandwiches, coffee, juice, etc. These folks are primarily the working poor, elderly, recent immigrants and just down on their luck citizens. Just before the doors are unlocked we say a prayer with the theme of thanking God for giving us the opportunity to help people. At 10:00am, the doors open! We often chat with our clients about their lives and ours. We show them respect and they really appreciate that! Normally we distribute food to over 45-60 clients. We then clean up and usually leave by 11:30 am. Volunteer once a month or once a year, whatever you wish. Your contribution of time will be highly appreciated.
Location: 344 Grand Avenue, South San Francisco
Contact: John Tullis, 415 922-1010,
http://www.loavesfishes.org/volunteer.html
Help prepare meals for guests at the Women's Shelter in Berkeley. Breakfast preparation begins at 5:45 a.m. every Saturday and Sunday - feel free to volunteer for as many days as you like. Or, join fellow volunteers for dinner preparation on Sunday evenings from 5-8 pm. For more infomation, contact Loaves and Fishes at Newman Hall. As a volunteer at Loaves & Fishes Family Kitchen, you may be asked to help with all aspects of the meals, including setting up our dining room for dinner, preparing the meal, serving and clean up. The time commitment for each meal is about 2.5 to 3 hours.
Location: Women's Shelter in Berkeley
Contact: Loaves and Fishes at Newman Hall , (510) 848-7812 x219 , lf.newman.hall@gmail.com
http://projecthomelessconnect.com/HomePage/index.php/home.html
The mission of Project Homeless Connect is to rally the city to support and create lasting solutions for homeless San Franciscans. Every other month over 1000 community volunteers partner with city government, non-profits and the private sector to provide a one-stop shop of health and human services for homeless San Franciscans. Services include medical, mental health, substance abuse, housing, dental, SSI benefits, legal counseling, eyeglasses, California ID, food, voicemail, employment counseling and job placement, wheelchair repair and more. As of December 2008, 19,600 volunteers have provided services to more than 26,000 homeless and poor San Franciscans. There are many volunteer opportunities available at a Project Homeless Connect event. Visit the PHC website for descriptions of volunteer service areas and what will be asked of you as a volunteer. Sign up online for an area that interests you. Prior experience is not required, but online registration is strongly encouraged.
Contact: Main Office, 415-255-3682, info@projecthomelessconnect.com
http://www.handsonbayarea.org/projects/viewProject.php?_Offset=&_mode=occurrenceView&_action=page&ixActivity=75790&ixOccurrence=&ixAffiliateRegion=&sZipcode=&bAvailable=&dtBegin=&dtEnd=
St. Joseph’s Village is an emergency family housing center in need of volunteers to read and spend time with a great group of kids. St. Josephs offers numerous services to homeless families including cooking classes, babysitting, drug rehabilitation, therapy, and job and housing counseling. Sign up to help out through the Hands on Bay Area website, or contact Catholic Charities CYO at 415-972-1200 for more information.
Contact: Hands on Bay Area, 415-541-9616,
http://www.littlechildrensaid.com/aboutus.html
A women's organization helping homeless families residing in Catholic Charities' SF shelters. Always in need of diapers, twin sheets and blankets, and qualified people to join our team. Through the volunteer efforts of our members, we organize projects that directly benefit each of our programs: Rita de Cascia, St. Joseph’s Village, and Mission Day Care.
Contact: Connie D'Aura, 415-664-4521, daura@ccwear.com
http://www.birthright.org
Birthright provides caring, non-judgmental support to girls and women who are distressed by an unplanned pregnancy. Using its own resources and those of the community, Birthright offers positive and loving alternatives. Birthright presents many services and refers for many more. We provide friendship and emotional support, free pregnancy testing, and maternity and baby clothes. We also give information and referrals to help clients meet legal, medical, financial, and housing needs. Birthright treats each woman as an individual who deserves kindness and respect, as well as personal attention to her unique situation. All Birthright services are free, absolutely confidential, and available to any woman regardless of age, race, creed, economic or marital status.
Location: In the Sunset at 1605 Taraval St. SF
Contact: National Office, 1-800-550-4900 , info@birthright.org
http://www.fargodiocese.org/youngdisciples/
We are looking for Catholic adults (must be at least 18 years old) who love Jesus, who love being Catholic and who would consider being a part of a summer mission team. The commitment is for 10 weeks, beginning May 14 through July 28, 2009. Team members receive stipends from sponsors along with room, board and training. Team members might also be able to receive college credit or intern credit depending on their universities. Applications are now being accepted. In eight summers, the Young Disciples have reached 8720 students in 218 elementary camps not to mention the many teens, adults, seniors and host homes affected. We have had catechists from 29 different states and the countries of Mexico, Slovakia, Portugal and Ireland.
Location: Fargo, ND
Contact: Mary Hanbury, 701-356-7900 , youngdisciples@fargodiocese.org.
www.ONE.org
ONE is an effort to rally individuals - ONE by ONE - to fight extreme poverty and global diseases such as AIDS and Malaria. Together as ONE, we can save lives in Africa and in the world's poorest countries, building a better world for all of us.
Learn the facts. Sign the declaration. Wear the white band. Tell a friend. Tell our elected leaders. Join the Movement. MAKE POVERTY HISTORY.
http://nfwm.org/index/index.shtml
NFWM began in the 1920's as a charitable ministry, providing food, clothing and day care to farm workers. When United Farm Workers founder Cesar Chavez began organizing in the 1960's he called on teh religious community to change its emphasis from charity to justice. NFWM became the vehicle for people of faith to respond to that call. Our work responds to direct requests from farm worker organizations. NFWM places local staff around the country in areas where farm workers are organizing, and works nationally through our 40 member organizations. NFWM empowers people of conscience to act on their faith. Join us!
Contact: National Office, 314.726.6470, nfwm@nfwm.org
http://www.thevolunteercenter.net/volunteers.php
The Volunteer Center partners with over 1,500 nonprofits in San Francisco and San Mateo Counties. On this site, you are able to search hundreds of local volunteer opportunities throughout the Bay Area - both ongoing opportunities and one-day volunteer events, appropriate for both individuals and groups. You can contact the organizations you are interested in working with directly through this site.
Contact: Main Office, 415-982-8999, info@thevolunteercenter.net
http://www.sffoodbank.org
For just 33 cents a day (that’s $10 per month) you can provide 360 meals to hungry people in San Francisco. Joining Meal-a-Month, our monthly giving plan, is one of the easiest ways to make a commitment to end hunger. Your gift is transferred automatically and securely from your bank account or credit card to the Food Bank. We’ll take you off our mailing list for funding requests and send you a tax receipt letter totaling your contributions at the end of the year. Unable to give financially? Join us for a Food Bank volunteer project! Fill out our online form or contact our Volunteer Coordinator at 415-282-1907 ext. 244 to learn more about our program. An ongoing commitment is welcome, but not required. Please note that we are unable to accommodate drop-in volunteers – making an advanced reservation allows us to plan accordingly for our projects and distributions.
Contact: Volunteer Coordinator, 415-282-1907 ext. 244 ,
hhttp://www.usccb.org/cchd/mission.shtml
Through the Catholic Campaign for Human Development of the United State Conference of Catholic Bishops, Catholics and friends of CCHD across the country help poor and low-income Americans to help themselves and their communities out of poverty. Since 1970, the Catholic Campaign has contributed more then $260 million to more than 4,000 low-income led, community-based projects that strengthen families, create jobs, build affordable housing, fight crime, and improve schools and neighborhoods. CCHD requires that projects develop community leadership and participation so that their solutions to poverty will be long-lasting and effective and so that CCHD’s investment will help break the cycle of poverty. CCHD also educated Catholics about he causes of poverty and seeks to build solidarity between the poor and non-poor. For general inquiries about CCHD or information about how to donate to or become involved with the Campaign, please contact the national office.
Location: Washington, D.C.
Contact: National Office, 202-541-3210, cchdpromo@usccb.org
http://www.cnvs.org/
Response is a comprehensive handbook of lay mission volunteer opportunities published by the Catholic Network of Volunteer Services. It is distributed free of charge to persons interested in faith-based service and those who promote such service. You may also search Response online by visiting our web-based directory at https://www.cnvs.org/volunteers/search.php. CNVS also provides recruitment services, training and technical assistance resources including our National Conference, Formation Workshops, Renewal Workshops, and our web based Resource Library to our member programs.
Contact: National Office, 1-800-543-5046, cnvsinfo@cnvs.org
http://www.habitatsf.org/
Habitat for Humanity San Francisco builds community through constructing or renovating ownership housing in partnership with people in need. You can help with the homes or donate money! This is a great place to have a group service project.
Location: San Francisco, CA
Contact: Nadine James-Ward, Volunteer Services Manager, 650-568-7347, njames-ward@habitatgsf.org
http://www.oyemagazine.org/en/whatisoye
The ¡OYE! VOCATION & VOLUNTEER RESOURCE GUIDE is a free, faith and discernment annual publication that reaches out to the exploding young, Hispanic Catholic community in the United States with the dynamic message of God’s call on these young people’s lives. Encouraging readers to consider both a call to consecrated life and volunteerism, the unique, bilingual ¡OYE! of Claretian Missionaries, will distribute 110,000 copies this year free of charge through Hispanic parishes, schools and ministers as well as through campus and youth ministries throughout the United States and Puerto Rico. To request FREE copies of ¡OYE! by phone, please call toll-free: 1-800-328-6515.
Contact: Rev. John Molyneux, C.M.F., 1-800-328-6515, editors@oyemagazine.org
http://www.cccyo.org/volunteer/index.php
Volunteers at Catholic Charities CYO are the heart of our agency. They help us carry out our mission of supporting families, aging and disabled adults, and youth by providing essential services within our programs. Catholic Charities CYO touches 40,000 lives every year through our volunteers working in HIV, aging, behavioral healthcare, family housing, youth residential, child development, and refugee and immigrant programs. Visit our website to view volunteer opportunites available in our three Bay Area counties and to fill out a volunteer registration form. For more information, contact Elizabeth Rodriguez at erodriguez@cccyo.org or 415.972.1297.
Contact: Elizabeth Rodriguez, 415.972.1297, erodriguez@cccyo.org
http://www.pallotticenter.org/index.php?m=cd
Search this online directory of full-time volunteer opportunities to find ways that you can make a difference around the world and across the country.
Contact: National Office, 1-877-VOL-LINK, pallotti@pallotticenter.org
www.MarysPence.org
Mary's Pence: A Catholic Fund for Women.
Empowering Women In Gospel Justice Since 1987.
Mary's Pence is a Grass Roots Community that promotes Catholic Social Justice by directing donated resources to small women's projects in the Americas.
Location: 1000 Richmond Terr, G-304, Staten Island, NY 10301
Contact: , 718-720-8040,
http://ccsj.org/services/youth/gang_prevention.htm
Youth identified as gang members or at risk of joining gangs can receive free tutoring, outreach, individual and family support, and crisis response, and can participate in support groups and mediation. The program targets Latino and Vietnamese youth ages 13 to 18 across San Jose, but primary outreach occurs at Yerba Buena High School, Andrew Hill High School, DelMar High School, Pathfinder High School, James Lick High School, and Silver Creek High School. Please call for more information or to learn about volunteer opportunities.
Location: 921 S. First Street in San Jose
Contact: Volunteer Coordinator, (415) 614-5569 or (408) 283-6150,
http://prisonministry.net/sqh
Campaign to End the Death Penalty is seeking people willing to take
on one San Quentin inmate to write to and establish a correspondence
with. It is a very worthwhile endeavor, and all it takes is to trade
letters on an ongoing basis, nothing else. But if someone is
interested in visiting their penpal or expanding the friendship in
any other way, they are free to as well. If you are interested or
for more info contact Stefan Howard at 707-869-8155, 707-840-9786,
or stefan5@comcast.net.
Is your parish or deanery interested in helping to answer the Lord's
challenge, "I was... in prison and you visited me"? If so, read on. Following is information and contacts for several parishes and individuals in our diocese who have ministries to those detained in local jails, prisons and juvenile halls:
Jesus said, "...your light must shine before others, that they may
see your good deeds." The detention ministry at the Santa Rita jail
is a good example of the light that Jesus was talking about. Under
the leadership of George Fargis and Frank Rodriquez, with support
from Catholic Charities of the East Bay, more than 30 volunteers from
the Catholic Community of Pleasanton and other area parishes are
involved in visiting the jail. They offer the Liturgy of the Word
and a communion service every Saturday morning. During the week they
provide bible study as well as 1-on-1 meetings with inmates. Pastor
Dan Danielson coordinates scheduling area clergy for Mass on the
first Saturday of the month and a Reconciliation Liturgy during
Advent and Lent. Fr. John Ranallo, jail chaplain, says two Masses on
the third Saturday each month. Please contact any of the following individuals to join or learn more about the Santa Rita jail ministry: Maria Elena Gonzalez, (510) 534-4689; Frank Rodriquez, (925) 463-1154; Friar Ponchie Vasquez, (510) 536-1287; Fr. Dan Danielson, (925) 846-4489 ; Deacon Ruben Gomez, (925) 487-6873.
For general information on active detention ministries in the Oakland diocese, contact Deacon Horan, (925) 963-6501 or roncarol.horan@gmail.com. You may also contact ministries directly:
Federal Prison in Dublin - Deacon Ruben Gomez (925) 487-6873
Federal Prison in Dublin - Deacon Luis Trucios (510) 489-1110
Glenn Dyer Detention Facility in Oakland - Fr. John Ranallo (925) 551-
6510
Juvenile Hall in San Leandro - Michael Wharton (510) 451-6083
Juvenile Hall in Martinez - Deacon Ben Agustin (510) 799-1993
Martinez Detention Facility - Deacon Charles Silvernale (925) 754-1959 or Len Maselli, Good News Chaplain, (925) 335-4638
Marsh Creek Detention Facility - Kathy Barrere (925) 674-9140
West County Detention Facility in Richmond - Lettie Watkins, Good News Chaplain, (510) 262-4330.
Many of the ministries above could use additional volunteers and are willing
to share their knowledge with others interested in detention
ministry. New volunteers receive orientation / training and must
pass a security clearance process. Detention ministers serving both
the adult and juvenile facilities in Alameda County are required to
have sponsorship and training by Catholic Charities of the East Bay. For more information about training, please contact Volunteer Coordinator, Wanica Means, at 510-768-3121 or at wmeans@cceb.org.
http://www.getonthebus.us/
Get On The Bus offers free transportation for children and their caregivers to visit incarcerated parents. Get on the Bus provides travel bags for the children, comfort bags for the caregivers, a photo of each child with his or her parent, and meals for the day (breakfast, snacks on the bus, a special lunch at the prison with their parent and dinner on the way home), and post-event counseling, all at no cost to the children’s family. Contact the Northern California Get On The Bus administrative office to find out how you can help reach out to children and families, donate food or supplies, sponsor a bus, prepare travel bags, collect teddy bears, raise funds, spread the word, or much, much more!
Contact: Northern California Office, 925-335-9314, nocaloffice@getonthebus.us
http://www.restorejustice.com/events.php
RestoreJustice.com is an outreach of the California Catholic Conference offering healing and support to everyone affected by the criminal justice system throughout the U.S. The purpose of RestoreJustice.com is to offer a place of compassion and assistance, resources and services and educational information for anyone who is affected by crime - victims of crime, offenders and their families, corrections staff, chaplains, criminal justice system employees and management, and advocates for restorative justice. There are many ways that you can participate with prayers, service and action at your place of worship. Please visit our website event calendar to learn more and to get involved.
Contact: George Wesolek, , wesolekg@sfarchdiocese.org
www.eoro.org
Each One Reach One's ADAPT (A Dream and A Plan for Tomorrow) matches caring community members with detained youth at Youth Services Center in San Mateo and Juvenile Justice Center in San Francisco. Mentors provide weekly, one-on-one, two-hour tutoring sessions for the duration of the teens' detainment in Juvenile Hall. Depending on individual needs, mentors tutor their students and help them earn their high school diploma, pass the GED. Mentors will also assist detained teens to create a post-release plan that will help them succeed in a life beyond Juvenile Hall. Giving these teens a positive role model is an invaluable service. The goal of the Study Hall is to help detainees achieve academic success as well as learn new life-skills enabling them to become productive community members. Interested? Please visit our website for further information or to complete the online application form. The ADAPT Study Hall Schedule is as follows:
Youth Services Center ~ Monday evenings 6-9pm ; Juvenile Justice Center ~ Wednesday evenings 7-9pm.
Contact: Volunteer Coordinator, 650) 225-9030, info@eoro.org
http://prisonministry.net/directory/categories/cpminist/index.htm
http://www.sfdph.org/dph/comupg/oservices/medSvs/LHH/LHHSpiritualCareSvcs.asp
Opportunities for volunteering include wheelchair escort to and from the hospital's Mass on Sunday 9am to noon; Lector; eucharisitc minister; choir; individual visiting; and adopt-a-ward. Hospital pastoral care can be a fulfilling opportunity for volunteers to enhance their own personal and spiritual development. Please contact Sister Miriam Walsh at 415-292-3471, John Farrell (Pastoral Care Volunteer LHH) at 415-218-6337, or the Spiritual Care Office at (415) 759-3043 for more information.
Location: Laguna Honda Hospital - 375 Laguna Honda Blvd.
Contact: Sr. Miriam Walsh, MHSH, 415-292-3471,
http://www.cccyo.org/volunteer/aging.php
Through Assisted Housing and Health Programs, nearly 100 clients a year prepare themselves for the job market and, in return, receive support through housing subsidies, case management, advocacy, employment and vocational services. "The People in the Second Start Program once prepared thenselves to die," says Eric Shifler, housing specialist. "Now they have the courage and motivation to give up thier disability benefits, enter this voluntary program, and overcome their fears about work stress - stress that could put their health in decline."
Location: San Francisco and Oakland
Contact: Volunteer Coordinator, 415-972-1200, moreinfo@cccyo.org
http://www.openhand.org
Project Open Hand provides food and nourishment to improve the quality of life of the men, women and children it serves. Project Open Hand programs include meal, grocery and nutrition information, education and referral for people with symptomatic HIV and AIDS; congregate lunch and nutrition education for people over 60 years of age; and meal service for homebound critically ill people under the age of 60. There are many ways you can serve as a volunteer. Please visit our website to learn more.
Contact: Volunteer Coordinator, (415) 447-2404, volunteer@openhand.org
http://sanfrancisco.littlebrothers.org/
LBFE-SF’s over 1,000 volunteers serve isolated and “family-less” elderly people in San Francisco. All programs operate year-round, replicating what many do for the elderly in their own families. Approximately twenty-one in-home, holiday and social events are sponsored each year. Little Brothers offers flexible and diverse volunteer opportunities, enabling volunteers to choose to make weekly, monthly, or seasonal time commitments. Please visit our website to learn more.
Contact: Volunteer Coordinator, (415) 771-7957, sanfrancisco@littlebrothers.org
http://www.svdpsf.org/youngadults/service_heritage.asp
Every Wednesday from 6:15pm to 7:15pm. Show up anytime between 6:15 and 6:45 at the Heritage Retirement Community @ 3400 Laguna Street at Bay and Francisco (enter on Francisco St. at 1550 Francisco). Join a group of young adults in providing to provide companionship to the seniors residing in the Health Center of the Heritage due to medical or ambulatory problems. There are usually 10-15 seniors (80 years +), anxiously awaiting our visits each week. We sing songs, play Bingo, do crossword puzzles, celebrate the holidays with theme parties, and listen to the residents talk about their lives. Afterward, around 7:30, the group occasionally walks to Chestnut Street for dinner and/or dessert. Volunteer once a month or weekly – whatever your schedule permits. The camaraderie we provide is greatly appreciated by the Heritage residents! The Heritage is a non-profit, non-sectarian retirement community.
Contact: Sally Huchingson, 415.922.1010, shuchingson@gmail.com
http://www.cccyo.org/volunteer/housing.php
One of the model programs of its kind in the country, Rita da Cascia exclusively serves women and children affected by serious health conditions, and many struggle with substance abuse as well as mental health issues. For more information, please contact the Rita da Cascia Program Director at Catholic Charities CYO.
Contact: Ellen Hammerle, Program Manager, 415-202-0941, ehammerle@cccyo.org
http://www.sequoiahospital.org/Who_We_Are/Spiritual_Care_Services/index.htm
Volunteers needed to provide prayer, Eucharist and comfort to hospital patients.
Contact: Program Manager, (650) 482-6067, johanna@pacificquest.com
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