Volunteering

ACS - Relay for life of Campbell Volunteers Needed

Thu, 20 Mar 2008 12:18:00 PDT

The American Cancer Society Relay for Life is the largest annual not-for-profit fundraising event in the world. It is an overnight team event that raises awareness of cancer in the community and raises funds to fight cancer. Throughout Relay for Life, teams of friends, family and co-workers commit to keeping at least one member walking on the track...because cancer never sleeps. It will take place right here in Campbell on July 12-13 at the Campbell Community Center.
Last year's event raised over $300,000! Go Campbell!
This...more

Event: Volunteers Needed: Campbell Highland Games, June 21

Tue, 11 Mar 2008 06:36:08 PDT

The Campbell Highland Games is entering it's 30th year and we need your help!
We promote Celtic Heritage in a one day event that includes, Heavy Athletics, Field Athletics, Pipe Band competitions, Highland & Scottish Country Dancing, Classic Celtic Music, Celtic Vendors and a Clan Row where people can find out about there Celtic Roots.
We need over 200 volunteers to help the games run smoothly. We would love to have you help out. Individuals wanting to volunteer can help in these...more

Downtown Campbell's Trick or Treat: Volunteers Anyone?

Mon, 17 Sep 2007 03:26:10 PDT

Downtown Campbell will have it's annual Trick or Treat on Friday, October 26, 5pm-7pm. It's free and open to the whole community.
The Downtown Campbell Business Association organizes and sponsors the event every year (including the trick-or-treat, the entertainment, and the costume contest)...and we can use some help. We need street monitors to stand on the corners, guide and protect the kids, and answer questions. And if anyone would like to set up activities for the kids like pumpkin painting or games that would be nice. We may need a DJ,...more

Event: Charity Car Wash to Support RecPlus

Thu, 31 May 2007 04:07:27 PDT

Come on down to this car wash to raise money for the programs of Recreation Plus. Programs to be supported include Stranger Danger, a workshop that teaches children of all ages assertive ways of saying no to strangers, preventive ways to discourage strangers who intend to do harm, and self defense techniques to get away from a kidnapper, and Healthy Eating and Living (HEAL), which teaches children about nutrition and the importance of exercise.
Recreation Plus is a non-profit organization that provides low-to-no cost instruction to students of all ages. Its...more

Volunteers needed for the Campbell Highland Games June 16

Tue, 29 May 2007 08:36:48 PDT

The Campbell Highland Games has been around for 29 years. This year's games will be held on Saturday June 16 9:00 am - 5:00 pm. And there's no need to be Scottish, everyone is welcome!
We promote Celtic Heritage in a one day event that includes Heavy Athletics, Field Athletics, Pipe Band competitions, Highland & Scottish Country Dancing, Classic Celtic Music, Celtic Vendors, and a Clan Row where people can find out about their Celtic Roots.
We need over 200 volunteers...more

Seeking Renaissance Faire Volunteers

Mon, 21 May 2007 09:57:51 PDT

Greetings Good Folk!
We are seeking motivated, enthusiastic volunteers (18yrs ) to help with set up, tear down and site clean up for Renaissance Fairs throughout Northern California and Eastern Nevada. Our fairs benefit several California non profit organizations.
Compensation includes meals, camping, and entrance to the fair. Volunteer shifts last 4hrs. If you'd like more information, please contact me at Terranova0@aol.com.
And have a most wonderous day!
Aloha,
Barb
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Event: E-waste drop off to raise $$ for school

Thu, 17 May 2007 02:05:29 PDT

Schallenberger Elementary School is holding an E-Waste Drop-off for those who want to re-cycle and help the school raise some $$ too.
The school has a list of items that will be accepted. Phone is list as 535-6253
I got this info from the City of San Jose offices today.
E-waste drop off to raise $$ for school
Details: Sat, May 19th (9:00am...more

Laptops for the Wounded Needs Laptop Donations

Mon, 16 Apr 2007 11:00:12 PDT

An old co-worker of mine just sent me a bit of info about a project that one of her fellow military mom friends is working on. It's a program to deliver laptops with webcams to wounded soldiers at Walter Reed and other care centers. If you've got some laptops that you don't use anymore or know someone who has some, please check out this news piece about the Laptops for the Wounded project.
http://biz.yahoo.com/ap/070324/walter_reed_laptops.html?.v=6
The website for the project can be found here:
http://www.laptopsforthewounded.com/...more

State Volunteerism, Citizen Corps, etc.

Tue, 13 Mar 2007 05:27:12 PDT

If you catch any of the news, you know, those 7 second sound bites that constitute today's awareness and totally informed nature of the entire world around us, you realize how many people really can and do step-up when the time comes.
A variety of officials have touted it, Assembly Bill 38 (AB 38) calls for it, and we all know we are capable at some level of being prepared to help at least ourselves if not also our neighbors, family and friends in times of need - times of extreme...more

Hospice of the Valley Seeks Volunteers

Mon, 12 Mar 2007 07:52:14 PDT

Hospice of the Valley in San Jose is seeking volunteers with a variety of skills for patient, family, and client services; grief support; community outreach; fundraising programs; and office support. Comprehensive training and orientation commences April 12th.
For more information, please call the Hospice of the Valley's Director of Volunteer Services at 408-559-5600.

Reading For Science

Tue, 06 Feb 2007 12:45:46 PST

Recreation Plus is seeking volunteers for its Reading For Science Program. This program is offered to schools in our community for free. It is designed to reward those students who increase their reading level by any amount by allowing them to take part in a science class. The science class offers free kits from Agilent Technologies and range from inspecting owl pellets to building periscopes and electrical devices. This program is being initiated at Anderson Village Elementary on March 2nd, 2007 and will service almost 60 kids. We need help to guide the students with the instructions for these kits....more

Volunteers Needed

Fri, 19 May 2006 10:32:34 PDT

Recreation Plus is seeking volunteers for it's Second Annual Fundraising Car Wash. The funds raised from this event will go towards funding the progams listed below.
Respond to info@recreationplus.org
CAR WASH
FUNDRAISER
TO SUPPORT OUR CHILDRENS PROGRAMS
STRANGER DANGER - Based on a study done in 2002 (for the year of 1999), 797,500 children have been reported missing in the United States.
H.E.A.L...more

Foster Grandparent Program Needs Volunteers

Sat, 04 Mar 2006 08:40:38 PST

Catholic Charities' Foster Grandparent Program is looking for persons over 60 to participate in their program. Participants must be in good health and able to work 4 hours a day, 5 days a week. Participants receive a small non-taxable stipend and other benefits.
For information, please contact Teresa Wong at 408-325-5158 or 408-944-0668.

Safe Haven Animal Sanctuary - feral cat cover

Thu, 12 Jan 2006 12:05:39 PST

I am back asking for assistance to build a cover for the feral cat compound. I have been busy so my regular helpers/ employees are not avail. I Have all the tools and I buy all the materials. Just need people to help hold poles, screw in boards and make it fun. No toilet, no power, in the hills.
I am looking at Saturdays unless someone is avail during the week. Let me know. I try to not make it too burdensome. Late start, short days with lots of help....more

Desperate Pets - help wanted POODLES

Sun, 06 Nov 2005 10:31:54 PST

Message: 1
Date: Sat, 05 Nov 2005 18:02:50 -0000
From: "ycovello3"
Subject: Another plee for assistance-We got this email the other day
Hi Rescuers,

I have an unusual request coming from a cat rescuer, but I thought
I'd...more

Volunteering Opportunities in November?

Mon, 31 Oct 2005 09:58:38 PST

One of our members, BookwormBeauty, asked in the Shout Chat box recently if anyone knows of any volunteer opportunities in November. Does any one have any ideas? Is there anything you're involved with? Is there anything you've heard about and can share with us?

Volunteer for Downtown Campbell Trick-or-Treat!

Mon, 03 Oct 2005 11:04:58 PDT

Social Wave and the Downtown Campbell Business Association are looking for volunteers to assist with this year's "Trick-or-Treat in Downtown Campbell" on Friday, October 28. This is a very fun event for children and their families, with trick-or-treating at downtown shops from 5-7pm followed by a costume contest for kids and pets. It was very well-attended last year, with hundreds of people stopping by to enjoy the festivities.
We're looking for a few good men and women who'd like volunteer to help us in a few capacities:
1)...more

Event: Volunteers Needed for 2005 Coastal Cleanup Day (9/17/05)

Mon, 12 Sep 2005 03:55:49 PDT

This Sept. 17th marks the 21st annual California Costal Clean-up Day and at various sites across Santa Clara County, organizers are coordinating creek clean-ups in local communities. Each year on Coastal Clean-up Day, volunteers are called upon to help clear creeks, lakes, and reservoirs of trash and debris all throughout California. Last year, over 30,000 lbs of trash was hauled off in Santa Clara County alone by volunteers.
Last year over 1,200 people volunteered to help maintain their community waterways and in 1993, Coastal Clean-up Day made it into the...more

Know About Wine? Like to Write? KTEH Needs You!

Tue, 23 Aug 2005 03:50:51 PDT

KTEH Silicon Valley Public Television (PBS) is looking for people to help with writing brief descriptions of fine wine, (approx 3-5 lines or 30 seconds). These descriptions will be used by our auctioneers during our televised Fine Wine and Art Auction that will be held from September 8th - 11th.
Extensive wine knowledge is important along with an interest in writing.
Volunteers will need to come to the KTEH studios in San Jose during normal Monday-Friday business hours of 10:00am...more

Calling all Art & Wine Enthusiasts!

Tue, 23 Aug 2005 03:48:04 PDT

Volunteers Needed for the KTEH Televised Fine Art and Wine Auction
September 8th - 11th.
KTEH Silicon Valley Public Television (PBS) is looking for people to be one of 24-phone bank "fanatics" who answer all the incoming calls and assist interested buyers with placing their bids. This is a great opportunity for individuals, families and groups. Come experience the fun and excitement of live auction, including a live auctioneer during the art auction portions.
NO...more