Re-enactment Volunteers - The Old Sacramento Living History program provides an 1850's Gold Rush life demonstration program the last Sunday in each month from 10 am to 4 pm at Waterfront Park in Old Sacramento. Volunteers are needed to assist with set up of the tents and site, tear-down and general assistance during the time of the program. This is a great opportunity for students to earn service credit. For more information and to sign up to help, contact Janessa West at: (916) 808-4980 or e-mail jwest@cityofsacramento.org.

McKinley Park Pond Cleanup   Saturday, January 17, 2009
8:00AM - 12:00PM

Come down to McKinley Park to clean up the duck pond. Volunteers will be using rakes to remove debris from the edges of the duck pond and scrape debris from paved areas around pond with shovels. All equipment will be provided.

This is a rain or shine event. Volunteers must wear closed toed shoes and are encouraged to wear rain boots/shoes, bring a pair of heavy duty work gloves, and wear long sleeved shirts and long pants. Volunteers 8-13 are welcome to register with an adult. There is no maximum age requirement, so come out and make a difference!

For more information and to sign up to help, contact Julie Meier at (916) 808-2285 e-mail jmier@cityofsacramento.org.

To see the City's opportunities as well as other agencies offerings for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service visit: www.handsonsacto.org

Student volunteers are needed for:

Turning Point Community Program’s Health Fair at

The Health Fair is an annual event coordinated by Turning Point Community Programs, www.tpcp.org , held at the Walk for Mental Health www.walkformentalhealth.com in October each year. Free health screenings, educational outreach, with information about mental health programs, substance abuse, smoking cessation, physical wellness, and access to care will be presented. Multicultural performances and participation from diverse communities are planned. ( west steps of the Capitol )

Thrift Store Item Drive The thrift store item drive helps collect reusable items in good condition for our SSPCA Thrift Store at 1402 E Street in Sacramento

http://www.sspca.org/HighSchoolServ.html

McClatchy /Anti Defamation League "Stop the Hate" Program

grant funds support the training of high school students at C.K. McClatchy High School who will work in elementary and junior high schools to prevent bullying, discrimination and violence

Contact person: McClatchy High School Office

Contact Phone Numbers: 264-4400

www.volunteermatch.org

ImpactOnline is a nonprofit organization investing in the development of public interest Internet applications. VolunteerMatch, the organization's website, helps individuals nationwide find volunteer opportunities posted by local nonprofit and public sector organizations.

Phone: (415) 241-6872 or  (415) 241-6868  (San Francisco)

Big Brothers/ Big Sisters of Greater Sacramento

Big Brothers Big Sisters provides a one-to-one friendship to boys ages 8-15 and girls ages 7-15, primarily from single-parent homes. Volunteers must be at least 18 years old, have a valid drivers license and insured transportation, and reside within our tri-county area. Bigs commit to spending anywhere from 1-6 hours with a child either weekly or bi-weekly.

Where: 1540 River Park Drive, Suite 214,

Contact person: Big Brothers/ Big Sisters

Contact Phone Numbers: (916) 646-9300

Park Beautification Projects City Parks need volunteer groups in all areas to assist with various beautification projects.

National Youth Service Day  clean the entire 14 miles of Sacramento Northern Bike trail

http://www.cityofsacramento.org/volunteers/short_term_opportunities.htm

http://www.cityofsacramento.org/volunteers

http://www.cityofsacramento.org/parksandrecreation/volunteer.htm

Tour and Tea at the Crocker -   On the first Thursday of the month, September through June, the Crocker Art Museum holds a Tour and Tea program hosted and led by its docents.   Themes for the tea include: Bountiful Harvest , and FootSteps Through Italy!. The program attracts between 25 and 40 people each month.  

What is the Service Opportunity? The museum is in need of volunteers to help with food prep, service, and clean-up. This is a fun series to volunteer for, and you don't have to commit to every tea.

When:   Teas start at 1 pm, and help is needed from Noon to 3 pm.  

Contact Person: Teruko Nimura, Education & Community Assistant, at (916) 264-1182 or tnimura@cityofsacramento.org .

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Crocker Art Museum Teen Action Team – If you are between the ages of 13 and 17, join a group of your peers to actively create and plan activities for teens at the Crocker Art Museum and on-line as part of the Teen Action Team.  For more information about the teen action team call Emma Moore at (916) 808-1961 or email:  emoore@cityofsacramento.org. 

WHEN: Tuesdays and Wednesdays 3:30 to 5:30 pm

WHERE: On Franklin Blvd (across from Gunther's Ice Cream)

DUTIES: Tutor kids from pre-Algebra to Alg2/Trig

Contact Person: Annie @ 996-1151 or 443-6827

Note: You do not have to commit to every week, but a regular commitment is best.

WHAT: Tiny Tot Basketball – volunteers are needed to help coach recreational basketball for children in Kindergarten and 1 st Grade at the Oak Park Community Center.

WHEN: The practices are Thursdays and Fridays from 5:30 to 6:30 pm with games on Saturdays from 9 am to noon. Coaches are needed now through November 6.

WHERE: Oak Park Community Center 3425 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd., located near Broadway and Stockton Boulevard, and is accessible from Highway 99 at the 12th Avenue exit.

Global Youth Service/Earth Day - Saturday, April 19, 2009 from 8 am - Noon: Help preserve and beautify all 14 miles of Sacramento Northern Bike Trail in one morning. The clean up begins at Robla Park, 625 Bell Avenue (Bell Avenue and Taylor Street), Sacramento, CA 95838. Volunteers will help remove litter and invasive plants, prune shrubs, and weed or mulch garden beds. Volunteers need own transportation between the park and assigned section of bike trail, and volunteers under age 18 must bring along the Short-Term Volunteer Information and Agreement signed by a parent/guardian. Volunteers under age 14 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian or other adult supervisor. To help or for more information, contact Julie Mier, jmier@cityofsacramento.org (916) 808-2285.

Again, If you know of a community service opportunity that might be a good match for HISP students, please click here to send detailed information to Gail Zimmerman. Please send the information as soon as possible in advance of the event date.