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<![CDATA[We are a volunteer group of musicians called “Encores On Wheels”. We bring live music to seniors in retirement homes and assisted living facilities in the Peninsula and South Bay. We are looking for a few special musicians to join us. Our Mission: “Bring the HEALING POWER and JOY of live music to seniors who are isolated, neglected and forgotten.” Hidden throughout our communities is a silent and forgotten population. They are the seniors living out their remaining lives in retirement and assisted living facilities. They are out of sight and forgotten. They get few visitors. They feel lonely, neglected and are often depressed. What We Do: For what we do, our philosophy and what we are looking for, please take a look at our website: encores-on-wheels.blogspot.com We are looking for a few more experienced musicians: instrumentalists, singers and pianists with accompaniment skills. ]]>

<![CDATA[We are looking to learn more about the way teachers think about their finances, specifically around retirement and savings services from CalSTRS (California State Teachers Retirement Service). If you are a k-12 or community college teacher with five years of experience and a member of CalSTRS, we want to talk with you. We are recruiting participants for the week of March 15th. The interview will take 45-60 minutes, and it can be held at your home or work place whatever is most comfortable for you. Upon completion of the interview, you will receive a $100 gift card for your time. This is not a quiz or a survey, and you do not need to prepare. Because spaces are limited, interviews will be scheduled on a first come, first served basis. If you'd like to participate, please contact Communications@calstrs.com to schedule an interview. ]]>

<![CDATA[Volunteering as a Court Appointed Special Advocate CASA empowers everyday citizens as officers of the court. Abused and neglected children often slip through the cracks among hundreds of current cases. CASA volunteers change that. Appointed by judges, CASA volunteers typically handle just one case at a time—and commit to staying on that case until the child is placed in a safe, permanent home. While others may come and go, CASA volunteers provide that one constant that children need in order to thrive. CASA volunteers are community members who undergo a thorough background check and screening process and complete at least thirty-two hours of initial training. CASA volunteers meet and work with dedicated professionals working to help children secure safety and permanence. Marin County CASA volunteers are of diverse backgrounds, professionally, educationally or ethnically. Next training classes begin on May 22nd... call now! If you’d like to learn more about our program contact Tyler at tyler@marinadvocates.org or check out our website www.marinadvocates.org ]]>

<![CDATA[After the devistating earthquake struck Haiti I wanted to find a way to help Haiti by staying in the United States. I found it! I used what knowlege of graphic design I had to create t-shirts for men and women where the profits would be donated to Haiti. I posted my design whith an online custom t-shirt company called zazzle. The shirts say "Haiti Releif" on them and have the Haiti coat of arms below. The profits or royalties are to be donated to help Haiti disaster relief. These shirts are a great way to show that you care and helped a worthy cause. Best of all it will remind others to donate to help Haiti or to buy one of their own. These shirts can be ordered through the links below. Discounts ae given to bulk orders and shirts can be customized to different styles, colors, sizes, and even be bought from organicly made fabric. Bumper stickers are avalible as well. Please tell your friends so we can get as much support as we can to Haiti. Reply and I can give you a discount code. If you have any questions about this or questions about intergrity of this please ask. Bumper Sticker: <a href="http://www.zazzle.com/haiti_refief_bumper_sticker-128711003310334383" rel="nofollow">http://www.zazzle.com/haiti_refief_bumper_sticker-128711003310334383</a> Mens Shirt: <a href="http://www.zazzle.com/haiti_relief_t_shirt-235156943738547313" rel="nofollow">http://www.zazzle.com/haiti_relief_t_shirt-235156943738547313</a> Womens Shirt: <a href="http://www.zazzle.com/haiti_relief_t_shirt-235224146857913548" rel="nofollow">http://www.zazzle.com/haiti_relief_t_shirt-235224146857913548</a> <a href="http://s794.photobucket.com/albums/yy229/namedeclined/?action=view&current=HaitiReliefT-ShirtMens.jpg" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><img src="http://i794.photobucket.com/albums/yy229/namedeclined/HaitiReliefT-ShirtMens.jpg"></a> <a href="http://s794.photobucket.com/albums/yy229/namedeclined/?action=view&current=HaitiReliefT-ShirtWomens.jpg" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><img src="http://i794.photobucket.com/albums/yy229/namedeclined/HaitiReliefT-ShirtWomens.jpg"></a> <a href="http://s794.photobucket.com/albums/yy229/namedeclined/?action=view&current=HaitiReliefBumperSticker.jpg" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><img src="http://i794.photobucket.com/albums/yy229/namedeclined/HaitiReliefBumperSticker.jpg"></a> Key Search Words: craigslist, vounteers, haiti, haiti releif, donate]]>

<![CDATA[Christians needed to write to inmates for discipling/ministering purposes. We sent them a Salvation Bible study, and they wrote back asking for a Christian penpal. Inmates who were lonely and depressed have told us that after they started corresponding with one of our volunteers, they now have joy! These inmates (and many more) need someone to write to them: * James P- Has been in prison since 1978. He didn’t give much information, but he signed his letter “In Christ.” * James D - Was raised in a Christian household, but childhood trauma led him to violence, Satanism, and witchcraft He rededicated his life to the Lord in prison. He is serving life without parole and wrote that he would "like to correspond with a fellow believer." He signed his letter "Your brother in Christ." * Paul R - An African-American Christian. We don’t know much about him. He is helping a friend in England start a U.S. prison ministry. Very friendly and easy to write to! * Rey - A 35-year old from Santa Fe. He wrote, “I’m not a religious man, but I believe there has to be more than this life. I try to keep an open mind.” He has never read the Bible, but would like to. He is reading a book about Mary Magdelene. We need someone to witness to him! * Peter - 35-years old. Not saved. Wrote that he was hesitant to respond, but he is "ready to hear a new voice." Has been in the Pelican Bay SHU (=isolation) since he was 24. * Floyd - A 24-year old who is looking for "spiritual support." He has been in prison since age 16! He wrote, “Being incarcerated since age 16 is stressful and it’s taken its toll on me.” * Mauro - A Christian lifer who is not part of any denomination. There are 10 other Christians on his yard, but they don’t see each other much because they are always on lockdown. He wrote, “I really hope to hear from someone I can fellowship with.” Please write to Matthew25.36Ministries@yahoo.com and let us know how many inmates you would like to write to and we will send you their contact information. Tell us a little about your walk! It is recommended that you do not use your home address. Use a P.O. Box or church address instead. If you do not have a P.O. Box, you can use ours. Volunteers - Please keep in contact with us! We are spending too much time following up with the volunteers. It is ok to change your mind and decide that you no longer want to write. (There is no condemnation in Christ Jesus). But not telling us hurts the inmate! "Remember those in prison as if you were their fellow prisoners." – Hebrews 13:3 ]]>

<![CDATA[Hi there we are a new cool store opening on ceder st we need people to hand out flyers we will have pizza parties for all that flier and prizes for best flierers thanks peace]]>

<![CDATA[Are you or someone you know living with severe depression? • Symptoms include: o sadness o loss of interest in activities o fatigue or insomnia o difficulty concentrating o difficulty at work and in social relationships • Sometimes severe depression includes unusual experiences such as o believing that your illness is a punishment o feeling overwhelmed with guilt o hearing voices that put you down o believing others are trying to harm you • This type of depression is called Psychotic Depression and is being studied at the Stanford Depression Research Clinic. • This study involves memory assessments, clinical assessments, a MRI scan, and blood sampling. • Patients must be between the ages of 18 to 75 and be medically stable • Participants continue taking their own medications while in the study and will receive $350 compensation for the completion of the study. Call today for more information and to determine your eligibility. Call Dr Lakshika on (650) 723-3305 or lakshika@stanford.edu. All calls are confidential. For general information regarding questions, concerns, or complaints about the research, research related injury or the rights of research participants, please call (650)-723-5244 or toll free at 1-866-680-2906, or write to the Administrative Panel on Human Subjects in Medical Research, Administrative Panels Office, Stanford University, Stanford, CA 94305-5401. ]]>

<![CDATA[Driver wanted for the Rescue Mission PT 3 days / wk from 8 AM to 2PM. May lead to paid position. We are a non-profit; driver will be picking up donations. Must be trustworthy, have good interpersonal skills, and able to lift heavy loads. ]]>

<![CDATA[EARN $1,500 IN SUPPLEMENT STUDY We are measuring the effectiveness of a recent weight loss supplement, and need your help with our research. Earlier trials show that participants lost an average of 3 lbs. each week over six weeks, totaling 18 pounds! *Remuneration - over $180 per week ($1,500 total). Exercise program-(individualized- min. 3 hours / wk). *Min. age: 18 yrs *Min. wt: 110 lbs. Please respond by email with your AGE, HEIGHT, and WEIGHT to contact : <a href="mailto:peace1900@att.net" rel="nofollow">peace1900@att.net</a> Applicants must have a sincere desire to lose weight. ]]>

<![CDATA[We are working on a research project designed to help parents keep their children 2 to 11 years old safe from injuries. Volunteers will test a computer-based program on injury prevention skills. Compensation is $50 for a two to four hour time commitment over 30 days. To see if you qualify, visit our website at: <a href="http://familysafety.orcasinc.com" rel="nofollow">http://familysafety.orcasinc.com</a>. This project is developed by Oregon Center for Applied Science (877-366-3119 press 2) and funded by National Institutes of Health. ]]>

<![CDATA[International exchange students need families for the 2010-2011 school year! Many need to be placed by the end of March to ensure arrival. We have students from over 35 countries who are looking to share an experience with a local family. We are Cultural Homestay International (www.chinet.org) and have been coordinating homestays as a way to enhance international understanding for 30yrs now. We work hard to provide you support before and during a placement and to find you a good student match in terms of language, age, gender and interests. Our students come in August and stay for the academic year. We arrange for them to attend your local high school and they usually get involved with activities at their school. Students who come are generally very independent, speak some English and eager to learn in school and the home. The experience is enriching for both family and student - there really is nothing that compares! Families with teenagers, small children and no children all have something to offer. All families are welcome! If you have ever considered opening your home to a cross-cultural adventure send me an email and we can discuss the idea some more. Thank you! ]]>

<![CDATA[We are a new non-profit cat rescue group and desperately need foster homes in the Vallejo/Benicia area. We have already made and will continue to make an even bigger difference in the overwhelming amount of cats and kittens who are euthanized in Fairfield at the shelter each week, and the countless homeless/abandoned animals who need our help. Did you know that 150 of these innocent souls are killed weekly? Most people choose to NOT know this. It's the horrifying truth, plain and simple. There are just too many cats, and not nearly enough homes. Many are living in cages waiting to be adopted. Some do okay, others get depressed, it's very sad. We are operating in the Vallejo, Benicia, Fairfield and Vacaville areas. (Solano County) Foster homes are so very needed in the Vallejo/Benicia area. Whether you can take one or several cats into your home until they can find their forever homes at one of our adoption events, is greatly appreciated! We have sweet kitties who are currently living in cages because we are short on foster homes. These cats are all ages, most are adults because alot of times they are at adoptions with young kittens, and overlooked. It's sad but true, they need to know they are wanted and loved just as much! They have all been spayed/neutered, vaccinated, use their litter box faithfully, do not have behavior issues, etc. and are ready to be adopted. You are not responsible for any medical care. Just some love and attention during their wait. Please consider opening your home to them, it's so very rewarding, and the companionship is wonderful and fulfilling. YOUR HELP WILL BE GREATLY APPRECIATED! Please contact Lisa at lisa@catalesrescue.org and let me know you would like to foster one or more kitties. It's so very rewarding to know that when united, we CAN make a difference! Please contact me~ Thanks so much~ Lisa Our website is catalesrescue.org. Feel free to visit~ ]]>

<![CDATA[Study Participants Needed West Coast Research is currently looking for study participants for a type 2 diabetes study. Some reasons you may qualify. • You have type 2 diabetes mellitus • You must be at least 18 years of age • You have been on the diabetic medicine for the last 3 months • Your weight stayed the same for the last 3 months or more • If you are woman, you are not currently breast feeding, or plan on getting pregnant, and are willing to talk to the study doctor about whether your current method of birth control is acceptable for use in the study. The research study will last approximately 18 months and will include 13 study visits to our San Ramon facility. We can schedule the visits around your availability. (Weekends are ok). If you participate, you will receive the investigational drug, blood glucose monitor and supplies, piolglitazone and metformin. All study related procedures and study visits will be provided at no charge to you or your insurance company. Financial compensation for time and travel may also be provided. If you are interested in learning more, please call 925-413-1451 or email tdavis@westcoastresearch.com. Our staff will be able to tell you more about the research study and answer your questions West Coast Research LLC 2301 Camino Ramon Ste. 290 San Ramon, CA 94583 ]]>

<![CDATA[At FamiliesFirst we seek to find safe and loving homes for children who have been placed into the foster system. There is a great need for these homes to support these children in the South Bay. As a parent working with Families First, you will be able to become one of our children's best advocates, mentors, and supporters as you work as a part of our team. We offer a monthly stipend to our families that ranges from $700-850 depending on the age of the child, training designed to give our parents the tools they'll need, and the support of an agency dedicated to our children and families. How to reach us: For more details about our Foster and Adoptive Program please fill out the online form: <a href="http://www.emqff.org/foster/craigslist/fcas1.html" rel="nofollow">Online Form</a> or call 877-488-5437 To speak with a recruiter directly, call Drew Mayen, (408)728-0813 Working together, We can make a difference in the lives of these children. ]]>

<![CDATA[Help make the difference in the life of local at-risk youth. Our Professional Parent Program's goal is to connect these youth with family and their community. Our Professional Parents become part of the youth's transition and treatment team while helping to encourage and build family connections. If you have room in your home, like working with adolescents, and can provide short-term care and mentoring for a youth in your home, EMQ Families First has immediate openings for you as a Professional Parent. All Professional Parents will receive a tax-exempt stipend of $2,500 per month for the youth in their care. Call - 877-488-5437 or Fill out the online questionnaire: <a href="http://www.emqff.org/foster/craigslist/proparent.html" rel="nofollow">Online Form</a> Or for more information call: Drew Mayen (408)-728-0813 ]]>

<![CDATA[The Purusha Seva Project is a 501(c)3 San Francisco-based nonprofit organization that provides programs and classes in Yoga, Authentic Movement, and Expressive Arts to underserved populations in the Bay area. We are currently seeking new board members with expertise in the following areas: * Finance * Law * Nonprofit * Clerical Work We have added three new programs in the last month and are growing quickly. We hope you take this opportunity to contribute your unique background to this amazing nonprofit. For more information, please visit our website at www.purushayoga.org/sevaproject.htm and contact Joy Ravelli, Founder and Exectutive Director, at joy@purushayoga.org. Please include the following in your email response: * Your area of expertise in one of the areas listed above * Your particular qualifications, training, experience, and education in that area * Any other non-profit or wellness experience you may have * A brief bio about yourself including why they are interested in this particular opportunity at this time Thank you! We look forward to meeting you!]]>

<![CDATA[The mission of Stand Up For Kids is to help homeless and street kids. The Silicon Valley chapter of StandUp For Kids is one of 42 active, all-volunteer programs in cities that reach out to the 1.3 million homeless and street youth in the United States. We believe there are 2500 homeless youth in the Silicon Valley area. These kids aren’t on their own because they choose to be. They are there because they did NOT receive the kind of support during their youth that most of us did, and have run away or been kicked out for reasons beyond their control. They all need someone who cares about them, whom they can trust, who will challenge them to develop and execute a plan to improve their lives, and who will be their cheerleader when they make positive steps toward achieving that plan. In Silicon Valley, we are a small but passionate group of volunteers working to make a positive and critical difference in the lives of homeless, at-risk youth. We are looking to add to our teams: Fund Raising: You would be working with the Director of Fund Development to come up with fund raising ideas and help excecute them. Program Support: You will be working with the Director of Program Support in getting together stuff needed for the kids, for example, food, clothes, hygiene products, etc. Outreach Counselor: An outreach counselor will have direct contact with the at risk youth. You will be an advocate for him/her and present options to the youth that will help improve his/her life. Most importantly tell the kid that you are there for him/her through thick and thin and prove it over time. You will also have to go through a madatory training program. Please feel free to contact me with any questions. You can also visit our website - <a href="http://www.standupforkids.org/local/California/SanJose/" rel="nofollow">http://www.standupforkids.org/local/California/SanJose/</a> ]]>

<![CDATA[Ashland Little League will be celebrating our 50th Anniversary Opening Ceremonies tomorrow, Saturday March 13th in San Lorenzo. We need help in our snack bar from 7:30am to 10am. This is a volunteer position. Do you need community service hours? We need your help! Must be at least 18 years of age. Please email ASAP. We are located on Ashland Ave in San Lorenzo. Thank you!]]>

<![CDATA[I volunteer with an organization that rescues dogs and looks for suitable homes for them. We always need help working with the dogs from something as simple as just loving and sitting with them (helping them trust people) to taking them for walks, helping adminster meds (under supervision), bathing them, basic training and helping at the mobile adoptions... (We recently had a dog stolen at the adoption...probably to be sold for profit) We also have the opportunity to foster dogs in your home so they get all the love they need until a new permanent home can be found. This is a very low commitment opportunity. You are only asked to come out and help when you have time (but to commit to a time so we can be sure we have coverage) so don't worry about parceling out your schedule for this. We just need caring and patient dog lovers who are willing to help get a dog back on track. Of course it is very important to us to find people who are caring and understanding of the situation so I want to communicate with you a little first. Please send me an email telling me about yourself, why you are interested in helping out and what your availability looks like (we run most of the mobile adoptions on Saturday mid day). Assuming we have similar goals we can work out a time for a phone conversation. Thanks so much for your interest and we look forward to meeting you!]]>

<![CDATA[I need help with picking up and delivering fruit trees to one location. These are being donated for economically challenged areas in Oakland and Richmond. The grower is in the Modesto/Fresno area and is donating them the beginning of next week, so pick up first part of next week. A cargo van or vehicle large enough to hold 500 bare root trees would be needed. Drop off point is in El Cerrito. Thank you for your anticipated assistance. (510) 527-6202]]>

<![CDATA[We are having two volunteer meetings next week (Wed night and Fri night) If you are interested in film, this is a good opportunity to learn and watch and have fun as well. We need people for general house assistance, panel discussions, film projection, satellite viewing locations, etc. Please send us your info / resume and also you can go online at www.filmfactoryfilmfestival.com/volunteer ]]>

<![CDATA[Hello, I am available to anonymously donate, free of charge. I have a bachelors and masters degree, and I'm currently working toward a doctorate. I can share pictures of the children that I have produced, as well as pictures of myself. I have a perfect family history of health and fitness, as well as that of myself. Please feel free to contact me with any questions.]]>

<![CDATA[Hello I am going to help out 3 familes on Sunday March 14. Groceries for familes who are in a very tight position. If you feel this will help you and you children, then I will be able to help by bring dinner or groceries. just reply back and let me know where you are located.]]>

<![CDATA[TAKE PART IN ONLINE RESEARCH STUDIES AT THE KELLOGG SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT Social perceptions; decision-making; consumer preferences; economic behavior. Depending on study length, participants are entered for a raffle for $25-50 gift cards at major online retailers, or $10 per hour. To receive notifications of upcoming research participation opportunities, register at: <a href="https://kellogg-elab.sona-systems.com" rel="nofollow">https://kellogg-elab.sona-systems.com</a> You must be 18 or older to register. ]]>

<![CDATA[Our 501(c)3 charitable nonprofit will be hosting a fundraiser for the local city funded animal shelter we support. We are going to be hosting an event on 6/13 at the Pooch Hotel in Sunnyvale "Pinot and Paws". We are seeking a small (2-3) piece musical group (classical, flute, clasical guitar..) to donate in-kind a few hours. Event hours will be 5:00 - 7:00ish. There will be people, dogs, silent auction, raffle and maybe an animal vendor or two. Since we will be serving wine, the band must be 21 or older. Appreciate you help! Our website is <a href="http://www.friendsofsvaca.org" rel="nofollow">http://www.friendsofsvaca.org</a>]]>

<![CDATA[People with bipolar disorder (manic depression) have troubling mood swings. They go through periods of time where they feel overwhelmingly depressed. At other times they feel energetic and on top of the world or extremely irritable. Stanford University is investigating the use of Zyprexa (Olanzapine) in the treatment of patients experiencing mood symptoms due to bipolar disorder. • Participants will have an initial psychiatric exam and will be monitored during the 2 week study by a psychiatrist who specializes in bipolar disorder. • For one week, participants will add Zyprexa or a placebo to their current medication treatment. (Participants do not need to be taking medication to be eligible). • The following week, participants will receive Zyprexa. • There is no cost to participants and participants will receive some compensation for time and travel. If you would like more information about this study please call Shelley Hill at 650-498-4801 or email shill@stanford.edu. For information about the Bipolar Disorders Clinic at Stanford University please visit our website at www.bipolar.org. **** For further information regarding questions, concerns, or complaints about research, research related injury, and questions about the rights of research participants, please call (650) 723-5244 or call toll free 1-866-680-2906, or write the Administrative Panel on Human Subjects in Medical Research, Administrative Panels Office, Stanford University, Stanford, CA 94305-5401. ]]>

<![CDATA[Imagine that you could not read a bus schedule or interpret the directions on a medicine bottle. Please consider becoming a volunteer tutor for the adult literacy program, Partners in Reading, at the San José Public Library. The experience is rewarding and exciting. You will be working with an English-speaking adult who is 18 years or older. One-on-one tutoring will take place within branches of the San José Public Library and other public sites in San José. Small group tutoring is also available. Qualifications: • 18 years of age or older • High school diploma or GED • Read or write at the 12th grade level or above • Attend 14 hours of tutor training • Patience • Flexibility • Cultural sensitivity • Sense of humor • Three hours tutoring per week for a minimum of six months (twice a week is best) • Enthusiasm! We currently have 10 adult learners on the waiting list. The next Tutor Orientation will be on Wednesday, May 12, 2010. Tutor Training will take place on Saturday, May 15 and Saturday, May 22. All sessions are required and participants must register in advance. Please call (408) 808-2361 if you have any questions. ]]>

<![CDATA[The Ames Cat Network at Moffett Field urgently needs help with fostering, placing and/or transporting kittens and cats trapped on-site. They range from tame abandoned pets to unsocialized cats born on-site. All are tested for FELV/FIV, altered, earnotched, and given a 4 in 1 and rabies inoculations before going into foster care. Fosterers who are renters need permission from their landlords. We're looking for people experienced with cats who have the space and time to work with the cats to prepare them for adoption and to help find homes for them. Depending on various factors, fostering may last for several months or more. Fosterers may choose to keep the cat(s) for one month before another fosterer takes over for the next month. The fosterer provides the food and litter. There's no adoption fee but a donation is requested at the time of adoption that's kept by the fosterer to cover the costs of food and litter. If you or someone you know is interested in fostering or adopting a cat, please respond to this ad. Thanks. ]]>

<![CDATA[Title: Membership Services Intern Supervisor: Felice Cary, Community Wellness Director & Leslie Truong, Administrative Assistant/Volunteer Coordinator Commitment Preferred: 4-10 hours per week; 8 weeks minimum GENERAL FUNCTION: Under the supervision of the Community Wellness Director, the intern will assist with front desk support at the Shih Yu-Lang Central YMCA. This is an outstanding opportunity to build administrative and customer service skills and to contribute to our mission- to build strong kids, strong families, and strong communities. PRINCIPAL ACTIVITIES: - Greeting members and answering questions - Answering main phone line - Processing membership applications and paperwork - Processing cash, check, and credit card transactions - Giving occasional facility tours to prospective members QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS: - Commitment to the mission and values of the YMCA - Computer literate - Background checks, including fingerprinting, are required (YMCA will cover fees) - Friendly and welcoming personality Training & Support: - Gain new skills in computers and customer service. Full training in YMCA computer systems and consistent volunteer support will be provided. - Position is flexible and will offer further training and development in departments and skills as desired. Contact: Leslie Truong Administrative Assistant / Volunteer Coordinator ltruong@ymcasf.org ]]>

<![CDATA[The Shih Yu-Lang Central YMCA is currently welcoming volunteer instructors for a low-cost piano lesson program serving low-income, at-risk youth in the Tenderloin neighborhood. We are looking for volunteer piano instructors (or high level pianists) who would be willing to donate their time on a weekly basis (at least one hour/week). We would offer training and a lot of support to you, and it should be a fun and rewarding experience for the right person! For more information, please contact Felice Cary, Community Wellness Director, at fcary@ymcasf.org. Volunteer details: COMMITMENT: Minimum 1 hour weekly, 12 week minimum commitment QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS: • High level of proficiency in piano and music theory • Commitment to providing equal access to high quality music instruction for high-risk low-income youth • Experience teaching youth preferred • Candidates with fluency in Spanish, Vietnamese or Cantonese are strongly encouraged to apply • Volunteers must be at least 18 years old • Before beginning, volunteer must complete all of the following: o Interview o Fingerprinting (no charge, done locally) o Online child abuse training o 2 hour orientation TRAINING & SUPPORT: • Online child abuse prevention training (provided by the YMCA) • 2 hour mandatory orientation including information on working within the YMCA, interacting with at-risk youth, and child abuse prevention • Access to further skill-building trainings and leadership development for committed volunteers • Support of YMCA youth staff during lessons • Volunteer Coordinator, Community Convener, and all other YMCA staff will be available for organizational, administrative, and other s support. You are a valued part of our team! Thank you! Felice Cary, Community Wellness Director fcary@ymcasf.org ]]>

<![CDATA[Community Gatepath, San Mateo County's largest non-profit agency serving people with developmental disabilities, seeks volunteers to help out in our Adult Day Program. No experience required - we will train you! You could simply socialize with our clients, assist with arts and crafts or other leisure activities, or help staff conduct daily lessons. What's YOUR special talent or skill? The sky's the limit at Gatepath! We are in Burlingame at 875 Stanton Rd. (off 101, just south of the airport) and need volunteers at various times throughout the week, Mondays through Fridays between 9-3. If you can commit to at least 2-4 hours per week, we will find timeslots that work for you. This is a great way to give back and get rewarding hands-on experience. Please contact Erin Montgomery at emontgomery@gatepath.com or call (650) 259-0176. Volunteers must be at least 18 years old and pass criminal clearance and a TB test. Visit us at www.communitygatepath.com. "Turning Disabilities Into Possibilities" for over 85 years. ]]>

<![CDATA[PARTICIPANTS NEEDED: Participate in a research study to help inform couple therapists and clinician as to the relationship between individual traits, emotions, mood states, and the varying experiences people have after a relationship betrayal. To maintain participant’s privacy, this survey is anonymous and your name will not be requested. Hopefully, this will encourage comfortable and honesty participation. If you would like a synopsis of the results of the study please feel free to leave your email at the end of the questionnaire. Your name and email address will not in any way be linked to the survey you have completed. <a href="http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=lyYQG1IvnuXbIUsYYeyFRA_3d_3d" rel="nofollow">http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=lyYQG1IvnuXbIUsYYeyFRA_3d_3d</a> This study has been approved by the Institutional Review Board at Alliant International University. Please note that while the survey is relatively short (approximately 15-30 minutes to complete), it should only be started if you have the time to complete it in one sitting. If you have any questions regarding the study, please email: betrayalstudy@sbcglobal.net. Thank you, Andrey Finholt, M.A. Doctoral Candidate- CSPP at AIU San Francisco ]]>

<![CDATA[McDonald Ranch is a 501c3 non profit organization that teaches life skills to youth through their on going service work helping animals in need. We have a sanctuary on 55 acres in Rincon Valley/Santa Rosa. Please visit our website: <a href="http://www.mcdonaldranch.org" rel="nofollow">http://www.mcdonaldranch.org</a> We could sure use a volunteer with some mechanical skills. The bus we use to haul kids back and forth to summer camp needs new brakes. Our ranch truck also quit on us. Is this something you could help us out with? Of course we’ll pay for all the materials needed. If you’re looking to volunteer some of your time and you have mechanical skills, would you please consider helping us? Contact us at the email below for specific details. Thank You! Reply To: <a href="mailto:info@mcdonaldranch.org?subject=%20Re:%20Mechanic%20" rel="nofollow"> info@mcdonaldranch.org </a> <img src="http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f295/allengy/Ranch01.jpg"> ]]>

<![CDATA[<a href="http://cadip.org" rel="nofollow"> Affordable Volunteering Abroad <a href="http://cadip.org" rel="nofollow"> Canada, France, Iceland, Germany, Bulgaria, Kenya, India, Italy, Costa Rica, Korea, Mexico, Brazil, Peru, Egypt, Vietnam, Spain, Nepal, Thailand, Turkey, Tanzania, Zambia … </a> Visiting a new country and being welcomed by its people whilst sharing such a unique and positive experience is an opportunity not to be turned down. Live for the moment, take up the challenge and go! <a href="http://cadip.org" rel="nofollow"> <img src="http://cadip.org/gallery/ph03sm.jpg"> <img src="http://cadip.org/gallery/ph20sm.jpg"> <img src="http://cadip.org/gallery/ph61sm.jpg"> <img src="http://cadip.org/gallery/ph26sm.jpg"> <img src="http://cadip.org/gallery/ph29sm.jpg"> <img src="http://cadip.org/gallery/ph45sm.jpg"> </a> If you are enthusiastic and open-minded, are looking for an exciting time and amazing experiences, ready to make friends with people from all around the world, while contributing for a good cause, you may find your charity project in the <a href="http://cadip.org" rel="nofollow"> Cadip International Volunteer Program www.cadip.org</a> t: 617-502-0400 (US); 604-628-7400 (Canada) ]]>

<![CDATA[This volunteer project aims to support Mshimba High School in Coast province, Taita Taveta District, Kenya. The mission of the School is to provide quality education to the students for a better tomorrow and their goal is to make the institution a centre of academic excellence. The School's motto is "Education for Progress". Mshimba High School was started in 1989 by the community and later on the Government took over. The school is managed by a board of governors. It is a mixed school for boys and girls, with boarding facilities for boys only. There are 4 classes from grade 1 to 4. The school has 140 students in total. The number of staff is 8 teachers and 5 non-teaching staff. The school offers 11 subjects: Math, English, Kiswahili, Physics, Biology, Chemistry, Agriculture, History, Geography, Business Studies and Computer (IT). Volunteer work: Volunteers' major duties include: • Teaching the pupils English, Math, Biology, Chemistry, Physics and IT; • Running extra curriculum activities such as Drama, Theater, Music, environmental activities;• Teaching Sports; The volunteers will be working from Monday to Saturday, Monday to Friday - 5 hours a day and Saturday - 3 hours. Special requirements: English, Math, Physics, Chemistry, Physical Education/Sports and Biology teachers are needed. Knowledge and experience in teaching the aforementioned subjects is mandatory. Information Technology (IT) teachers are highly required, but the school has only one computer. This is not sufficient to teach the whole class, but the school is in the process of getting more computers. We have an open policy and applicants with other ideas to share are also welcome to apply and will be considered. Volunteers need to contribute/initiate ideas and by that would be promoting the growth of the School. This is an opportunity for the volunteers to work at a community/grassroot level in capacity building and training in self-sustainability. Duration of the project: The schools in Kenya run from January to April, from May to August and from September to November. The time frame is open. Age range: 19 and over For more details and to see other projects in Kenya please visit: <a href="http://cadip.org/volunteering-in-kenya.htm" rel="nofollow">www.cadip.org/volunteer-in-kenya.htm</a> Give us a call: 617-502-0400 (US); 604-628-7400 (Canada) For volunteer opportunities in other countries: <a href="http://cadip.org" rel="nofollow"> www.cadip.org</a> <a href="http://cadip.org/volunteer-in-kenya.htm" rel="nofollow"> <img src="http://www.cadip.org/camps/volunteer-in-kenya-12.jpg"></a>]]>

<![CDATA[I'm conducting research on the psychological benefits of relationship status in same-sex couples. To participate you must (a) Be at least 18 years of age, (b) Be currently in a same-sex relationship for no less than a month, and (c) Identify your sexual orientation as gay, lesbian or bisexual. Participation in this study takes 35-45 min and will consist of completing every question of an online survey. Names aren't requested and responses are stored under secure conditions. Your identity remains confidential at all times. If you would like more info and/or to participate in this online study type/copy the URL/link below into your web browser and follow it to the consent form and survey. <a href="http://alliant.qualtrics.com/SE?SID=SV_d4jxdOyhE0uvUXy&SVID=" rel="nofollow">http://alliant.qualtrics.com/SE?SID=SV_d4jxdOyhE0uvUXy&SVID=</a> Feel free to send this study info onto others who may wish to take part. If your partner has already taken the survey please don’t participate in the study and if you plan to participate please instruct your partner not to. Please don’t discuss your survey questions and answers with your partner until you finish the survey. Compensation for full completion of the survey is available. Many thanks for your time and consideration!]]>

<![CDATA[Hi, I'm studying the psychological benefits of relationship status in same-sex couples. Your contribution may help expand knowledge of LGBT relational issues. To participate you must (a) Be at least 18 years of age, (b) Be currently in a same-sex relationship for no less than a month, and (c) Identify your sexual orientation as gay, lesbian or bisexual. Participation in this study should take 35-45 min and will consist of completing every question of an online survey. Names are not requested and responses will be stored under secure conditions. Your identity will remain confidential. If you would like more info and/or to participate in this online study type/copy the URL/link below into your web browser and follow it to the consent form and survey. <a href="http://alliant.qualtrics.com/SE?SID=SV_d4jxdOyhE0uvUXy&SVID=" rel="nofollow">http://alliant.qualtrics.com/SE?SID=SV_d4jxdOyhE0uvUXy&SVID=</a> You may send the study info onto others who may want to take part if you wish. If your partner has already taken the survey please don’t participate in the study and if you plan to participate please instruct your partner not to. Please don’t discuss your survey questions and answers with your partner until you finish the survey. Compensation for full completion of the survey is available. Thanks so much for your time and consideration!]]>

<![CDATA[to play the role of a leprechaun for St baldrick's from 4-8 pm Friday 3/12/2010 at children hospital oakland. please wear green and any thing that make your out fit complete. this is to raise money for kids with cancer. thanks so much Happy Irish day Just show up the more the greener ;)]]>

<![CDATA[Hello Everybody, We have quite a situation here! My friend has saved many cats and kitties lives over the years and recently he was been bit by one of his cats and it got infected and so he went to the hospital and they reported it to animal control and now Animal control is trying to confiscate the trailer where all his kitties are stored and so we must find a driver with a Semi truck with 1 or 2 axle design to help tow a small semi trailer tonight before animal control steps in tomorrow morning and takes all the kitties and Euthanize all the kitties and impound the trailer. So any help would be appreciated and to top it all off my friend has a sick kitty up at the Adobe Animal Hospital in Los Altos that is very close to dying and he has spent his last bit of money to pay his vet bill to save his kitten. So please respond if your willing to help and all this can be verified by contacting the shelter which I volunteer at. So please do not flag this ad because everything is totally true and I have witnessed it first hand today at his home. Thanks once again and like I said any help would be appreciated!!!!! Jim]]>

<![CDATA[Youth Spirit Artworks, the green, interfaith youth art jobs training program empowering homeless and low-income East Bay youth, seeks 3-4 "detail-oriented" short-term project volunteers to help with detail finishing for canvas youth art banners to be hung in S. Berkeley storefronts. This is a fun project with a lot of flexibility. Work at our S. Berkeley art studio mornings, early afternoon, evenings or weekends. Tasks include gluing banner edges with a glue gun, and putting in grommets. Banner detail finishing will take place March 15-31. We are also looking for volunteers to help hang banners who are experienced with projects hanging art work. Banner hanging will take place April 1-15. For info. or to volunteer, email or call: 510-282-0396.]]>

<![CDATA[THE VOLUNTEER CENTER OF THE EAST BAY The Volunteer Center connects volunteers with nonprofit organizations in the East Bay. To that end, we maintain a website of volunteer opportunities in Contra Costa and Alameda Counties. Here are a few examples of the opportunities that are currently available at <a href="http://www.helpnow.org" target="new" rel="nofollow">www.helpnow.org</a>. WEEKLY VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHTS: VOLUNTEER IN THE GREAT OUTDOORS NEXT WEEKEND! FRIENDS OF SAUSAL CREEK will work on creek restoration in Dimond Park in Oakland. SAVE THE BAY will plant seedlings at the South Bay Salt Pond Restoration at Eden Landing in Hayward. THE CITY OF OAKLAND AND THE SIERRA CLUB will plant trees in empty tree wells throughout the city. MUIR HERITAGE LAND TRUST- Join us for a variety of stewardship activities on Sky Ranch. Families are encouraged to participate together. PLEASANT HILL INSTRUCTIONAL GARDEN work party will learn healthy garden practices as we create a beautiful, water-conserving garden. For these and other volunteer opportunities, contact THE VOLUNTEER CENTER OF THE EAST BAY at (925) 472-5760, (510) 232-0163, (925) 778-0165 or visit our website at <a href="http://www.helpnow.org" target="new" rel="nofollow">www.helpnow.org</a>. ]]>

<![CDATA[Hi, my name is LC and I'm looking for a model for a book project that will benefit various non-profit organizations. I will take the photo myself (no fancy equipment) and even do your make-up and hair for the shoot. I'm looking for a specific look, so please send a photo (headshot) of yourself to me via email. Upon selection, I will provide you with more details about this project. Please note that there is no pay for this project and you will be required to sign a model release. Thanks, I look forward to hearing from you.]]>

<![CDATA[Can sombody help me post a political speach and video on you-tube you must have a camera and have done this before and as Mayor I owe you a favor]]>

<![CDATA[The SF Food Bank is an amazing organization delivering food to over 400+ local non-profit organizations. This includes over 200 neighborhood pantries, soup kitchens, senior centers, homeless shelters and youth programs. And they are only able to do it with the help of volunteers. Volunteers sort, repack and shelve over 350 tons of food at their warehouse every week, doing the work of what would be about 50 full-time employees. The "Get Volunteering" Meetup Group is bringing a group of volunteers to the SF Food Bank this Monday, 3/15 from 1230p-330p. To join us, check out our group page <a href="http://www.meetup.com/GetVolunteering/calendar/12839720/" rel="nofollow">http://www.meetup.com/GetVolunteering/calendar/12839720/</a>]]>

<![CDATA[Petitioner needed for Child Abuse Awareneness. Hand out information cards, collect signatures, collect contributions. Requirements: - Good positive attitude! For more information, check out our website! <a href="http://theartisticcivicleagueunited.webs.com/workplans.htm" rel="nofollow">http://theartisticcivicleagueunited.webs.com/workplans.htm</a> Contact: David Benjamin Orta Executive Director The Artistic-Civic League United (650) 557-4793 www.theartisticcivicleagueunited.webs.com "Building Communication Platforms for Change" ]]>

<![CDATA[Volunteer Opportunities We are looking for volunteer tutors to assist at the San Francisco site. Volunteer tutors come once a week to our downtown location (210 Spear Street) and help with assignments and homework in support of Information Technology and/or Business Communications classes. Tutors may work with students on developing writing, reading, and critical thinking skills; study skills and test-taking strategies; presentations; resume writing; business writing; proofreading and editing skills; and computer hardware, software and network troubleshooting. If you have experience working with high school or college students, multi-lingual students, or students with learning differences or have experience in the business community, please consider reviewing our website and joining our team. Year Up San Francisco Bay Area Year Up is a year long training and education program that provides students (ages 18-24) with a unique combination of writing, technical, and professional skills courses, college credits, and corporate internships. Read more about us <a href="http://www.yearup.org" rel="nofollow">here</a> and <a href="http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2009/03/29/BU4K16IUMA.DTL&type=business." rel="nofollow">here</a>. Application Process We ask that potential tutors fill out an interest form and attend a brief preparation session with staff to learn more about the Year Up program. This session provides an introduction to our community and our courses and covers methods and strategies for tutoring our young adult learners. If you’re interested in tutoring, please note that our tutoring sessions run on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays from 3:30 – 5 p.m. and on Wednesdays from 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. (There is no evening tutoring at this time.) Responsibilities and Expectations: * Available a minimum of 1 hour a week (3:30-5:00 p.m. M, T or Th; 11:30-1:00 Wed.) * Commit to the position for a minimum of 6 months * Follow all policies and procedures as outlined in the training package * Communicate with instructors Additional Skills/Interests: * Basic knowledge of technology and/or business communication * Tutoring/teaching experience a plus * Strong interpersonal skills * Enthusiastic and flexible How to Apply: If you have questions or would like a tutor interest form, please contact Sherry Suisman, ssuisman at yearup dot org, phone: 415.512.7588, ext. 3512. (If you cannot volunteer during the scheduled times, feel free to contact us for information on other opportunities to volunteer with Year Up.) Follow Year Up Bay Area: <a href="http://facebook.com/YearUpBayArea" rel="nofollow">Facebook</a>  <a href="http://twitter.com/YearUpSFBA" rel="nofollow">Twitter</a>]]>

<![CDATA[Lyon-Martin Health Services, a community clinic that serves women and transgender patients, is looking for some dedicated volunteer to fill some incredibly important positions! Email Morgan, our Volunteer Coordinator, at morgan at lyon-martin dot org if you’re interested in a position, or would like more information. For more information about our clinic, visit <a href="http://www.lyon-martin.org" rel="nofollow">http://www.lyon-martin.org</a>. 1. Pride Volunteers!! Volunteer at one (or more!) of our Pride events. We need anywhere from 25-75 people at the following events. If you can commit to helping for a few hours at one or more of these events, please email morgan at lyon-martin dot org ASAP! • SF Trans March (June 25th, 2010)- 25 volunteers for setup, outreach/education, breakdown and more! • SF Dyke March (June 26th, 2010)- 35 volunteers for setup, outreach/education, breakdown and more! • SF Pride (June 27th, 2010)- 75 volunteers for setup, donation collection, working at the info booth, breakdown, and more! 2. Volunteer Recruitment Steering Committee Help us meet our recruitment goals for our summer events by being a part of our volunteer recruitment steering committee. You will be part of a diverse team of people who will be instrumental in helping Lyon-Martin recruit a large number of volunteers to staff our summer events. We’re looking for people from all walks of life who can commit 2-6 hours a month helping us build an effective outreach plan, and recruit volunteers out in the community and over the internet. This is a great position for people with big social networks! Email morgan at lyon-martin dot org if you’re interested! 3. Administrative/Clerical Assistants We need dedicated volunteers who are willing to come in for a minimum of 3 hours a week to help us with administrative tasks. Please email morgan at lyon-martin dot org if you’re interested! ]]>

<![CDATA[Volunteer Training and Orientation Sessions Please help the homeless animals of Santa Clara County by becoming a FOSMAS volunteer. We need volunteers for the following positions: Foster homes; chairing and staffing fund-raisers and events; publicity; grant-writing; website maintenance; on-line postings; creating flyers and literature; volunteer staffing at our permanant adoption center at PetsMart Milpitas; and adoption fairs at PetsMart Gilroy and other locations throughout Santa Clara County. All volunteers must complete a volunteer application, a release of liability form, and attend a training and orientation session. To contact us, please leave a message at (408) 681-3788 or send an e-mail to FOSMAS@yahoo.com Become a Foster Parent for FOSMAS The shelter is inundated with surrendered or stray kittens and cats, especially duriing kitten season. We strive to to get as many of these homeless kitties as possible out of the shelter, into foster homes then up for adoption. Our foster homes provide loving care and socialize these waifs. We need foster homes for both orphan pre-wean kittens who must be bottle-fed frequently; and for older kittens and adults too. Please call or email to be put in touch with our cat foster coordinator, if you have space in your home and your heart for these homeless kitties. We need you. They need you even more. ]]>

<![CDATA[Tiburon International Film Festival is inviting interested people who would like to volunteer for the upcoming festival set for March 18-26 with over 200 films from 80 countries. There will be a meeting for those interested on Saturday, March 13 at 1 PM at the festival office: 1680 Tiburon Blvd., Tiburon CA 94920 to sign up. This is a good opportunity to meet some filmmakers and new people, and watch some independent films from around the world too. <a href="http://www.TiburonFilmFestival.com" rel="nofollow">http://www.TiburonFilmFestival.com</a> ]]>

<![CDATA[ <a href="http://www.cadip.org/volunteer-in-iceland.htm" rel="nofollow"> <h2>Organic gardening and forestry activities in the Solheimar Eco-village</h2></a> April 1 - April 15, 2010 April 29 - May 13, 2010 Sólheimar Eco-Village, founded in 1930, is the first community in the world where the so-called able and disabled people live and work together. Inspired by the theories of Rudolf Steiner, Sólheimar has focused on cultivating both the individual and the environment and it is the first community in Scandinavia to practice organic farming. Today, Sólheimar (the home of the sun) is a charming village of about 100 inhabitants, renowned for its international, artistic and ecological atmosphere, which prides itself on its varied cultural, social and sporting activities. The village is only a one-hour drive from Reykjavik. The volunteers will mostly work in the Ölur Forestry Centre (the only organic reforestation centre in Iceland) and in the Sunna Organic Cultivation Centre. During the project, other tasks may arise depending on the needs of the community. The work in Ölur, and in the village as well, will mostly consist in building paths and planting trees in Southern Iceland Farm Forest. In Sunna we will be planting vegetables, eradicating weeds and other gardening work. Project language: English Age range: 18 and over More information and enrollment: <a href="http://www.cadip.org/volunteer-in-iceland.htm" rel="nofollow"> www.cadip.org/volunteer-in-iceland.htm </a> For volunteer opportunities in other countries please go to: <a href="http://www.cadip.org" rel="nofollow">www.cadip.org</a> or give us a call: 617-502-0400 (US); 604-628-7400 (Canada) <a href="http://www.cadip.org/volunteer-in-iceland.htm" rel="nofollow"> <img src="http://www.cadip.org/camps/Solheimar3.jpg"> <img src="http://www.cadip.org/camps/Solheimar1.jpg"> <img src="http://www.cadip.org/camps/Solheimar4.jpg"> </a> ]]>

<![CDATA[The Visitor Services Volunteer helps to strengthen the connection with and foster stewardship of Point Reyes National Seashore among park visitors by staffing the visitor center desks at the Bear Valley Visitor Center and Lighthouse Visitor Center and by roving throughout the park. Staffs, alongside park rangers, cooperating association staff, and volunteers, the visitor center desk at the Bear Valley Visitor Center and/or Lighthouse Visitor Center Addresses visitor needs and facilitates positive visitor experiences by 1) orienting visitors to Point Reyes National Seashore and the surrounding area; 2) assisting visitors in identifying appropriate recreational opportunities; 3) providing information about the park and the surrounding area; and 4) conveying the significance of the park’s natural, historical, and cultural resources • Responds to and answers visitor questions in-person and over the phone • Roves park areas to contact visitors • Represents the National Park Service by wearing a volunteer uniform and interacting with visitors in a friendly, courteous, tactful, and helpful manner • Performs retail sales Volunteers must have an interest and desire to serve others, possess very good listening and oral communication skills, and have the abilities to interact with a variety of people, handle stressful situations, and work as part of a team as well as independently. Customer service and/or retail sales experience, public speaking experience, knowledge of the park and area, and teaching and hiking experience are helpful. Schedule and Time Commitment The Visitor Services program is available from April through September. Volunteers are expected to volunteer a mimimum of 4 hours per week or 16 hours per month. Training The Visitor Services Volunteer will train via independent study and at one instructor-led session on June 5, 2010. Benefits to the Volunteer Volunteers will gain personal enrichment through experiencing and learning about Point Reyes National Seashore while enjoying opportunities for formal and informal training about the park’s resources. Volunteers also enjoy the satisfaction in serving and educating a variety of park visitors while representing the National Park Service and in helping to protect sensitive cultural, historical, and natural resources of national significance. Application and Contact Information For more information, contact Doug Hee at 415-464-5145 or doug_hee@nps.gov. ]]>

<![CDATA[<a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/maps/extmap;_ylt=ApMSgzsus_eQS41oYD4EMNVkDLMF/*-http://maps.yahoo.com/maps_result?addr=3742+Grand+Ave&csz=Oakland%2C+CA+94610-1506&state=CA&uzip=94610&ds=n&name=&desc=&lat=37.816708&lon=-122.245199&mlt=37.816708&mln=-122.245199&zoomin=yes&BFKey=&mag=" target="new window" rel="nofollow">Our dynamic nonprofit</a> has ongoing volunteer opportunities DAILY. So if you have school program or court-ordered community service hours, or you simply want to help advance a great cause, call us! Whether you need 1 hour or 100 hours, we'll help you make your deadline. Volunteer opportunities include: * postering * leafletting * doorhanging * moving furniture * graphic design * phone/sales in store * packing/unpacking donations * computer marketing We are a fundraiser for a movement for health, education and economic development in the black community. <a href="http://www.apedf.org" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">APDF</a> strives to develop and institutionalize programs to defend the human and civil rights of the African community and the address the grave disparities in education, health and economic development of the African community. Call 510-763-8154 or <a href="http://apedf.org/action/volunteer" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">click on this link</a>. ]]>

<![CDATA[Many homebound seniors are unable to do simple things like change their light bulbs or fix their DTV converter boxes. Do you like to fix things? Do you like helping others? Do you have a car or truck? Our seniors are in need of your assistance: * Picking up a microwave or other items from the Meals On Wheels office and delivering it to a client and installing it. * Installing a digital converter box. * Repairing a door hinge or door lock. * Setting up computers and printers. These are short one-time volunteer opportunities that will help improve the quality of life for our seniors and bring a smile to their faces. We ask for a 6 month commitment. Contact Leslie Nipps, Volunteer Director 415-343-1325 ]]>

<![CDATA[Volunteers with Progressive Political Interests WANTED!! Come join our grassroots campaign and help Elect Jean Quan the 1st Woman Mayor and the 1st Asian-American Mayor of Oakland - Polls show we're in front, and we intend to win November 2nd!! We welcome YOU, 16 and up, to help out wherever your talents and interest are! Contact organize@jeanquanforoakland.org or www.jeanquanforoakland.org or 510-548-5729. Come to our Campaign Rally and see whassup! Saturday, March 27, Noon - 4:00pm Jean Quan for Oakland Mayor Campaign Kickoff Rally. Join Assemblymembers Sandre Swanson & Mary Hayashi, Rev. Valerie Miles-Tribble, Neighborhood Activists, Music by The Stovall Sisters & Brwn Bflo HipHop. All Oaklanders invited to Officially Launch our Grassroots Campaign with Rally, Performances, Training, Precinct Walking, Phone Banking, Snacks. Humanist Hall, 390 27th St, Oakland. FREE. WC Accessible, Free Parking. Sign-Up at organize@jeanquanforoakland.org or www.jeanquanforoakland.org or 510-548-5729. ]]>

<![CDATA[Ever been in a parade before? Here’s your chance! SpreadKindness.org will be participating in the St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Dublin, CA! We need YOU to come and help us spread kindness by walking in the parade, handing out candies, smiling, waving, hugging, and encouraging others to be kind. We need as many people as we can to make this a memorable and fun event! The parade check-in area is at the corner of Amador Valley Blvd and Amador Plaza Road in Dublin, CA. Meet at 8:30am. The parade will stage on Amador Plaza Road and start at the corner by Safeway. It will proceed east on Dublin Blvd. (in the westbound lane), turn north on Village Parkway (on the south side of the street), and then head west on Amador Valley Blvd. (on the eastbound side of the street) to Donohue Drive - ending at the entrance to Target by the Senior Center What you can bring: 1. We need a decorated car (Convertible automobile or Truck, preferred) 2. Balloons (Green, Teal, and Blue) 3. Candies and home-baked brownies/cookies to hand out 4. $5 donation to help cover the cost of the parade and handouts 5. Dress for the occasion! Wear something green. Ideally we would like everyone to wear one of our Spread Kindness t-shirts – if you don’t already own one, we have them available for $20. Just let us know what size you need. Please join in the fun, support our organization, and spread some kindness in Dublin! ]]>

<![CDATA[<center> <img src="http://www.beamentor.org/images/Mentor2.gif"> A project of Be A Mentor, Inc </center> Students in Hayward Schools are looking for mentors - Why? <ul> <li>Assistance in making positive choices, <li>Explore careers and higher education, <li>Improve their grades, <li>Set goals for the future, <li>See new things and places, and have fun! </ul> What will you do? Make time to meet with the student. Be a friend, a role model, and a coach. Help guide the student in making choices that lead to a prosperous, successful, and productive life. How does it work? <ul> <li>Youth and volunteers are paired in same gender matches for at least one year, . <li>spending four to six hours per month together, outside school and work hours, <li>Time spent together can be focused on schoolwork, going to movies, sporting events or museums, or simply talking and being a trusted friend. </ul> The personal rewards for both the mentor and the mentee are endless. For More Information Click Here: <a href="http://www.beamentor.org/hayward/" rel="nofollow">Hayward Schools Mentoring Project</a> ]]>

<![CDATA[<center> <img src="http://www.beamentor.org/images/Mentor2.gif"> A project of Be A Mentor, Inc </center> Mentoring - Why? Every young person has potential...As a mentor you can help unleash it! There are some serious problems attacking our children? They are: <ul> <li> Drugs in their neighborhoods <li>Crime and violence in juvenile gangs <li>Teen Pregnancy launching our teens, unprepared, into adulthood <li>Education Failure with school dropouts creating an ignorant population </ul> Fifteen Million (15,000,000) kids wake up every morning without a caring adult in their lives. What Can You Do? Of the 15 million kids who suffer from these severe problems, some survive to become responsible and productive citizens. Research and experience shows they all had someone in their lives consistently that cared enough to encourage and inspire them. Can you remember a person in your life who was there for you; maybe a neighbor, aunt, or uncle? You may not have used the term, but he or she was your mentor. That's what these kids are missing. Apply now to be a mentor! East Bay <a href="http://www.beamentor.org/oakland/" rel="nofollow">Castlemont High School</a> <a href="http://www.beamentor.org/foster/" rel="nofollow">Foster Care Mentoring </a> <a href="http://www.beamentor.org/horizons/" rel="nofollow">Children of Prisoners Mentoring </a> <a href="http://www.beamentor.org/hayward/" rel="nofollow">Hayward Middle School Mentoring </a> San Francisco <a href="http://www.beamentor.org/cityofdreams" rel="nofollow">City of Dreams </a> ]]>

<![CDATA[Healthy Families Needed for Paid Research at Stanford Are you the parent of a teenager aged 13-18? Healthy parents and their teenagers are needed for a study that explores how people think and process different kinds of emotional information. The study takes place in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Stanford University. You and your teenager would participate in interviews, and your teenager would do some activities on a computer, and even have a noninvasive scan taken of his/her brain. Eligible families will be paid for their time. The study would last from 2-6 hours over the course of two visits and a 9 month follow up. We will schedule the sessions around your availability (daytime, evenings, or weekends are all fine). To be eligible for this study, the teenager must: ** be age 13-18 years old ** have no history of psychiatric illness in you or your parents ** have no braces or metal in your body ** be a US citizen or non-citizen with a Green Card ** read and speak English ** have no immediate plans to leave the Bay Area If you would like to receive more information, please call or email us at: Phone: 650-725-6760 E-mail: PBDPStanford@gmail.com Website: PediatricBipolar.Stanford.Edu Thank you. ]]>

<![CDATA[Families Needed for Paid Research at Stanford Are you the parent of a teenager aged 13-18 who was recently diagnosed with mania, manic depression, or bipolar disorder? Parents and their teenagers are needed for a study that explores how people think and process different kinds of emotional information. The study takes place in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Stanford University. You and your teenager would participate in interviews, and your teenager would do some activities on a computer, and even have a noninvasive scan taken of his/her brain. Eligible families will be paid for their time. The study would last from 2-6 hours over the course of two visits and a 9 month follow up. We will schedule the sessions around your availability (daytime, evenings, or weekends are all fine). To be eligible for this study, the teenager must: ** be age 13-18 years old ** have been diagnosed with bipolar disorder within the past 6-9 months ** have no other neurological conditions other than bipolar disorder ** have no braces or metal in your body ** be a US citizen or non-citizen with a Green Card ** read and speak English ** have no immediate plans to leave the Bay Area If you would like to receive more information, please call or email us at: Phone: 650-725-6760 E-mail: PBDPStanford@gmail.com Website: PediatricBipolar.Stanford.Edu Thank you. ]]>

<![CDATA[UC Davis researchers are seeking volunteers to participate in a study on children's thinking and cognitive development. We are seeking parents and their children between ages 9- to 15-years old to participate. We are especially interested in volunteers whose children may have witnessed ongoing domestic violence or previously experienced child physical abuse. Parents will answer questionnaires, and children will complete a variety of game and school-like cognitive tasks as well as a few questionnaires. Children will not be asked about experiencing violence (domestic violence or child abuse). Your child should not have any major developmental disorders, should be able to read sufficiently, and should have normal hearing, and have no color blindness. Families will receive $75 for participating. Study takes place at UC Davis (Davis, CA). For more information, please contact Ms. Harris at (916) 320-6783 (research cell) or e-mail ChildMindStudy@UCDavis.edu. *This study takes place on UCD premises that are safe, secure, and are regularly monitored. *Weekend and weekday late afternoon appointments are available.]]>

<![CDATA[I am a student pursuing my Master’s Degree in Counseling Psychology, and am looking for volunteers. As part of my training I am required to hold 30-minute “Dyad Listening Sessions” in which I invite members of my community to share whatever they’d like for 30 minutes while I practice some basic counseling skills. The purpose of these exercises is for me to practice basic listening/observational/questioning skills. As such, it is not directive and you will be introducing a topic and doing most of the talking. I will be listening, reflecting/summarizing what I hear, and asking you open-ended questions. The only requirements to participate are that you be at least 18 years old; people of all ages, gender identifications, ethnic backgrounds, religious traditions, sexual orientations, political views and lifestyles are welcome. Please note that this is NOT therapy. I will have a list of referrals available should you decide during our session that you are interested in seeing a licensed professional. The sessions will be recorded for my own later use as I write a reflection paper - NO ONE ELSE will hear the recording and I will keep the strictest confidentiality regarding what is said during the sessions. I can provide you with a copy of the recording if you'd like. The meetings will take place in my home in North/Downtown Berkeley. To maintain continuity, I try to create an environment free from music, food, alcohol, smoking or other interruptions - with the exception of bathroom breaks, of course ;) I'd like to underscore that you can really talk about anything - you don't need to reveal personal or intimate information unless you'd like to, and being quiet/contemplative is ok too. At the end of the session I'll ask you to fill out a brief feedback form. And that's it! I am not able to compensate volunteers, though I hope that being given a space to talk to an empathetic ear will be a rewarding experience in itself. Please email me if you're interested! Thanks, ]]>

<![CDATA[Hello, I am posting this craigslist message to warn people about a certain man, his first name is Steve of what I found out when I had met him. He is posing as a San Francisco AIDS volunteer trying to sell candy bars to people on the street, scamming them out of money . I had arecently contacted some workers from the SF AIDS foundation and they are aware of this man, he has been doing this for many years. He is about between 5'10 to 6ft. Light brown dark hazel hair and light brown eyes. Usually he will be wearing a torn, dirty and half ripped one shoulder strap bag. He goes on the streets of San francisco and goes up to people asking if they would like to buy a candy bar for the AIDS foundation. He is really convicing ( believe me, I was alomost fooled). He will ask if if you would like to join, telling people they can help walk dogs, clean houses or other things while working in groups of four or five. His candy bars are ususally wrapped up in pre-wrapped plastic and he has no ID, Badge, business card or anything saying he officially works for them. If you see him, try to keep his attention and get a police officer as fast as you can. If you catch him, good for you! Please, I would like everyone to know about this problem. It is not far that he is scamming money out of a great organisation for people that really need that money.If you don't believe me, you can contact the SF AIDS foundation and they will tell you they have been trying to catch this guy for years! Thanks so much everyone and be on the lookout and spread the word!]]>

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<![CDATA[The GLBT National Youth Talkline and the GLBT National Hotline, both programs of the GLBT National Help Center, will be conducting a new volunteer training class on Saturday, March 27th from 10am to 6pm. We are located in the Castro neighborhood of San Francisco. We are looking for GLBT volunteers ages 18 and over. We especially need volunteers between the ages of 18 and 25, as well as women, people of color and members of the transgender community. But we'd be happy to find more volunteers of every age, gender and ethnicity! After completing our training program we ask that volunteers commit to working one 2-hour shift per week, and that you establish a set schedule, so that you come in the same day and time each week. We also ask that volunteers agree to help us for at least six months, although most people enjoy staying much longer. Our hotlines are open Monday thru Friday, and we have shifts from 5-7pm and 7-9pm. If you are available to attend the training class on March 27th from 10am to 6pm and also are available to volunteer on a regular, weekly basis, please reply to this email with a phone number that we can reach you at, and some convenient times for us to call you, so that we can give you more details and answer any questions you might have. Thanks very much for your interest, and we look forward to hearing from you! ]]>

<![CDATA[Healthy Self, Healthy Planet: April 17th Community Health Day at Sports Basement In conjunction with Earth Day celebrations at Crissy Field, Crissy Field Center We are delighted to announce our 2010 Purusha Seva Project* Community Health Day to be held at Sports Basement in the Presidio on April 17th from 11am - 4pm. Many local healers and wellness organizations will be there to offer you information on their services, special discounts, and give-a-ways. Bring the family and enjoy strolling between our sponsor tables and wellness classes inside Sports Basement and Crissy Field's outdoor Earth Day festivities. Classes & Events: 11am - Purusha Soul Flow Yoga 12pm - Kids' Yoga 1pm - Partner Yoga 2pm - All levels Hatha Yoga 3pm - Kirtan Chanting Celebration *The Purusha Seva Project provides classes and programs (Yoga, Authentic Movement, Expressive Arts, etc.) to the greater community and also to specific populations that may be experiencing suffering or certain obstacles in life. These specific populations include: children at inner city schools, the imprisoned, those in rehabilitation, those who are ill, or any persons in need of wellness support. We invite wellness organizations, as well as local healers, to come and be a part of this special day. About Sponsorship Our Seva Warriors: There are three levels of sponsorship: Warrior I, Warrior, II, and Warrior III. An exhibit table for promoting goods and services is included for each level. Please visit our website to view full sponsorship details and offerings: <a href="http://www.purushayoga.org/sevaproject.htm#sponsorship" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">www.purushayoga.org/sevaproject.htm#sponsorship</a>. About Health Network: Our Volunteer Healers Join our Network of Healers! If you work in one of the healing arts, e.g. Reiki, massage therapy, etc., we would be thrilled for your volunteer participation in our Community Health Day. Our Network of Healers will be situated in different areas of the store ready to offer their unique services. This is a free opportunity to network and build your client base. Also, please consider contributing a good or service to our Community Health Day raffle! If you have questions or would like to become a sponsor, please respond to this posting or contact Holly at holly@purushayoga.org. We look forward to your participation in this fun-filled, educational, and community-spirited day! ]]>

<![CDATA[No construction experience necessary! Help build homes for limited-income families in our community. In this foreclosure crisis Habitat East Bay’s mission to revitalize neighborhoods through homeownership opportunities is now more relevant than ever. Habitat East Bay has launched a new foreclosure rehab program to rebuild struggling neighborhoods by purchasing and rehabilitating existing foreclosed properties. March 16-20 we'll be putting a new roof on one of our rehab homes in Bay Point - join us! Sign up online for our Contra Costa rehab efforts at <a href="http://eastbay.volunteerhub.com/Events/EventGroup/Summary.aspx?EventGroupID=8456" rel="nofollow">http://eastbay.volunteerhub.com/Events/EventGroup/Summary.aspx?EventGroupID=8456</a>]]>

<![CDATA[ Canal Alliance is looking for a volunteer to assist in a Tuesday night ESL (English as a Second Language) class. The class is staffed with one teacher and two classroom aides; currently, we are short an aide. Aides do a variety of things in the class: they assist individual students, work with students in groups, help the teacher present lessons, check student work and give them feedback, and so on. The students, all adults, are a pleasure to work with -- motivated, friendly, funny, and grateful. The work is both rewarding and highly enjoyable. Moreover, it’s indispensible to the success of our program: the extra attention that aides provide to students makes a big difference in their learning. The class where we currently need an aide meets on Tuesdays from 8:00 to 10:00 p.m., and ends in early May. It’s a regular weekly commitment, but there are subs who can fill in for you if you need to miss class on occasion. You don’t need to speak Spanish, and no prior experience is required -- just the desire to engage with students and help them work on their English skills. Canal Alliance has been running English classes in the Canal neighborhood for over 20 years. In the current term, we are running 21 different classes, meeting at different times and at different levels of difficulty, all staffed by volunteer teachers and aides. (All of our classes are fully staffed except the Tuesday night class. However, if you are interested in volunteering at another time, we can put you on the sub list or sign you up to volunteer in our summer or fall sessions.) If you're interested, please contact Martin at Canal Alliance at 415-306-0425 or write to MartinS@canalalliance.org . ]]>

<![CDATA[Bay Area Literacy Project is currently forming a board of directors. We are looking for qualified individuals in San Francisco. Bay Area Literacy Project is a creative nonprofit corporation that serves bay area youth in the areas of art, music, dance, writing and drama. We function as an afterschool program and will serve all children from grades 5-12. Serving on the Bay Area Literacy Project board of directors is an excellent opportunity for you to serve the community and become a part of positive change and inspiration for our children. Directors’ responsibilities include developing and overseeing organizational policies and goals, budgeting, fundraising, distributing organizational funds, staff supervision and organization decision making. Individuals interested in joining the board of directors should have experience and knowledge in one or more of the following: • Fundraising experience • Experience managing money • Useful practical skills For more information and to apply, please visit us at <a href="http://www.bayarealiteracyproject.org/volunteer.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.bayarealiteracyproject.org/volunteer.html</a> We hope to hear from you soon! ]]>

<![CDATA[Volunteers who attend middle school (and a parent) are needed to help to test four science and math field trips to Chabot Science and Space Center, the Exploratorium, a "Thinkers Picnic," and the California Academy of Sciences. These adventures present science and math in the context relevant to a middle school student like learning to talk to space aliens (who don't speak English, but they do know how to count); how to build a planet (understanding matter and energy) and how to avoid wasting money (critical thinking). Small groups of 2-3 student/parent pairs participate in all four learning adventures that: • Provide youngsters with a understanding of what science and math are about • Increase their interest in math, physics, chemistry, geology, biology and science in general • Build critical thinking skills • Provide fun, hands-on experience, and • Explain science in a context that a middle-schooler can use. I have 25 years of experience in developing and delivering courses, explaining science in everyday terms and the ability to connect science and math to our everyday lives. These field trips, including science-related DVDs and other take-home materials, are being offered at no cost as they are being tested for content, delivery and retention. Participants are only responsible for out-of-pocket costs like admissions, food and transportation. A sense of the things to be learned can be seen in the pictures below such as naming a common household item that is not a soap yet is structured like a bubble (molecular chemistry), animals whose left side is not a mirror image of their right side (evolution of body types), and how to win every game (strategic thinking). Send email for detailed descriptions at no obligation. Joseph "Jose" Fusco (Pictured lower left)]]>

<![CDATA[Stanford University - Paid Research Study on Online Health Information We are looking for older Asian women to participate in a paid research study of Internet use. You would be asked to complete online questionnaires about health and internet use at home, and do health-related Internet searches on our project computer at our offices. Participants receive a $35 gift card and cash travel reimbursement. To be eligible, you must be: - Age of 60 years or older - Self-identify as Asian - Comfortable reading & using the internet on your own in English - Willing to do a 2 ½ hour internet-use experiment at 1070 Arastradero Road, Palo Alto Sign up at <a href="http://healthyaging.stanford.edu/ohs.html" rel="nofollow">http://healthyaging.stanford.edu/ohs.html</a> or email healthyaging@stanford.edu For general information regarding questions, concerns, or complaints about research, research related injury, or the rights of research participants, please call (650) 723-5244 or toll-free 1-866-680-2906, or write to the Administrative Panel on Human Subjects in Medical Research, Administrative Panels Office, Stanford University, Stanford, CA 94305-5401. ]]>

<![CDATA[Hi, I apologize if this message is off topic - I am trying to give a broad group of people a chance to participate. Please disregard this message if you are not interested. I'm a psychology graduate student doing a short internet survey (20 minutes at most) and I would appreciate if you could help me by filling it out. The study is about your personality and how well you are able to perceive things about other people based on pictures of them. Participation is completely voluntary and you can stop at any time. As well, your participation is anonymous and you will never be asked to provide your name. Please note that you must be over 18 to participate in this survey. The survey has been reviewed by the University of Kentucky Institutional Review Board. If you would like to participate, please click here or go to the following link: <a href="http://sweb.uky.edu/~tbde222/study_consentIP.html" rel="nofollow">http://sweb.uky.edu/~tbde222/study_consentIP.html</a> Thank you for your help, Timothy Deckman Ph.D. Graduate Student Department of Psychology University of Kentucky C. Nathan DeWall, Ph.D. Assistant Professor Department of Psychology University of Kentucky]]>

<![CDATA[Latinos ages 35 to 44 - Do You Search the Internet for Health Information? Researchers at Stanford University are studying different ways that people use the internet to find health information. We are seeking people from the Bay Area to participate in a computer-based experiment to help us understand how people find online information about various health issues. Participants who complete the study will be compensated with a $35 Visa gift card, and cash mileage reimbursement for travel to our offices. To be eligible, you must be: - Comfortable using the internet on your own (preferably on a PC) - Age of 35 to 44 years - Self-Identify as Hispanic or Latino - Comfortable reading and using the internet in English - Willing to travel to Stanford for a 2.5 hour internet-use experiment Eligible participants will be asked to complete study questionnaires online at home and complete several online health searches and more questionnaires in our offices at the Stanford Prevention Research Center. If you are interested in participating, see the website <a href="http://healthyaging.stanford.edu/ohs.html" rel="nofollow">http://healthyaging.stanford.edu/ohs.html</a> to complete the eligibility form. Or, you can email healthyaging@stanford.edu or call 650-723-9530 option #2, Toll-free: 877-232-5680, option #2 For general information regarding questions, concerns, or complaints about research, research related injury, or the rights of research participants, please call (650) 723-5244 or toll-free 1-866-680-2906, or write to the Administrative Panel on Human Subjects in Medical Research, Administrative Panels Office, Stanford University, Stanford, CA 94305-5401. ]]>

<![CDATA[Need Christian volunteers to help evangelize the SF Bayview area. I am a Pastor with a new start-up church located inside community center @ 4445 Third St San Francisco,CA. Please come join us to go out and witness about the Bible teachings. Please feel free to contact me via email. Our Sunday services start @ 1200 noon and we prepare to go out locally in the community and talk with the people about the Bible teachings. Peace and Blessings REV Palmer ]]>

<![CDATA[Volunteer needed to help with up to three retired racing thoroughbreds and other horses weekends and/or several days a week a few hours a day for grooming, walking and stall cleaning. We are looking for one more steady and reliable volunteer who has experience around horses especially big thoroughbreds. 16 years or older please. Please reply to this post with your contact information and why you would like to volunteer. Some hours and expenditures can be deducted as a donation. Volunteer work is through a registered 501c non profit group. Clayton area. horse, TB, thoroughbred, quarter horse, mare, gelding]]>

<![CDATA[At Pets Are Wonderful Support (PAWS), we work with people with AIDS and other disabilities to help them maintain their pet-related needs. We provide many volunteer services such as dog-walking, foster care and a weekly food bank. This is a great opportunity for you to help your community while getting to enjoy the company of man's best friend! PAWS is looking for volunteers to go to clients' homes on a weekly basis and walk that client's dog at the same time each week. PAWS makes an effort to place volunteers with clients who live near them, or near where the volunteer works. PAWS is also always in need of foster care for these animals. When PAWS clients go into the hospital, or are looking for a new home, we often need a place where we can place a cat or a dog for a few weeks, until the person is able to come home and reclaim his/her beloved pet. By sheltering the animal for a few weeks, you would be helping the person to keep his/her pet and not have to give the pet up.. Please visit our website www.pawssf.org, email us, or call Daniel Marlay, the PAWS Volunteer Coordinator at 415-979-9550 x305 if you'd like to get started making a difference today! ]]>

<![CDATA[Hello to anyone who would like to donate less than 2 hours a week babysitting. This would be during our parenting classes which take place Thursdays from 4-5:30. You would not be the only one here the parents will be in a small conference room down the hall and probably 1 intern here at the center. Our organization is called Alpha Pregnancy Center here in San Francisco. Ideally we are looking to find someone who will be regular and extremely reliable!! Please feel free to email me anyitme and I will be happy to speak with you further!! Thanks!! ]]>

<![CDATA[You can MAKE A DIFFERENCE in "Our Stars" lives. "Our Stars" are part of Community Action Marin's Child Development Program, whose goal is to promote the physical, social, emotional, and intellectual well being of the 600+ children from low income working families that we serve. If you have an hour a week to spare, why don't you share your love for the arts (dance, music, or theater) with our little "stars"? They'll love it and you'll come away with a sense of satisfaction from time well spent. This is only one example of the many opportunities we have for you to make a DIFFERENCE. To find out more, contact Gail Crain, Volunteer Coordinator, at 415.526.7522 or gcrain@camarin.org.]]>

<![CDATA[Hello my name is Deanna and I work with a great non-profit here in the the city called Alpha Pregnancy Center. We currently are looking for a Spanish translators for our Thursday parenting class, which is from 4-5:30. The ideal person would be friendly, caring and very reliable. Here at Alpha Preg Center we are very caring and have a very loving environment!! Please give me a call or an email if you are interested. I'm not exactly sure but I think there may be a 20.00 payment each class. Thanks and hope to hear from you soon!!]]>

<![CDATA[Biometrix, Inc., a clinical research company in San Francisco is looking for participants to test new products. If your asian please contact us directly for other studies. * FACIAL FOUNDATION FOR ROSACEA* (2 visits) For this study, you must be: 1) Females ages 18 - 65 2) Have mild to moderate Rosacea 3) Prefer Contact lenses wearer 4) Any ethinicity 5) All skin type except oily skin type 6) Light to medium shade foundation Description: Helps reduces the look of redness. * Visit 1: March 17, 2010 5 - 6 pm * Visit 2: April 9, 2010 5 - 6 pm (MUST VISIT BOTH DATES) If NO ... *FACE POWDER* (2 visits) *FOUNDATION FOR ACNE SKINT TYPE* (2 Visits) *FACIAL TONER FOR OILY SKIN* (2 Visits) *NOTE: Dates have not been determined yet, please e-mail us for dates If you think you qualify for the study please give us a call at (415)239-8006 or e-mail us at study@biometrixinc.com ]]>

<![CDATA[Did you smoke Kent cigarettes between 1952 and 1956? If so, we’d like to talk to you. We are a law firm, but we are NOT trying to recruit new clients. We are interested in asking you about a few aspects of your smoking experience with Kents for a current case we are handling. Please call Audrey at (877) 575-4529, ext. 115 (toll–free). Levin, Simes, Kaiser & Gornick LLP, 44 Montgomery St., San Francisco, CA 94104]]>

<![CDATA[Give back to your community and gain administrative experience by supporting BYA’s youth employment program! Berkeley Youth Alternatives (BYA) needs an Employer Outreach Intern (unpaid) to help with administrative and marketing aspects of our employer services program. BYA’s goal is to establish a wide range of employer work sites to provide work experience opportunities that will allow participants to gain skills and advance in chosen career fields. The intern will network with employers to connect them with the local workforce and community. Key Responsibilities: • Help create an employer profile directory as a resource for internship applicants. • Assist with employer outreach. • Help to market our program. • Assist with event planning and coordination. Qualifications: • Good interpersonal skills. • Experience with office work, including filing and organization. • Experience with databases preferred. • Must be over the age of 21. • Must be able to work positively with people of various backgrounds. • Public speaking is optional. Time Commitment: At least two hours per week on Fridays between 10:00am and 4:00pm. We would like the intern to commit to working with us through June but are flexible. About BYA: Berkeley Youth Alternatives helps youth and their families address issues and problems via prevention- reaching youth before their problems become crises, and intervention- providing support services to youth who are entangled in the juvenile justice system. BYA helps build capacity within individuals to reach their innate potential. About Employer Services: We provide comprehensive services to help ensure sustainability of the local community. In response to today’s economic challenges, BYA takes a proactive approach in helping individuals obtain economic self-sufficiency by assisting job-seekers obtain employment and specific career goals. As a result, employers have access to motivated, competent, and skilled applicants. Interested? Please Contact: Alyssa Pluss 510-845-9068 apluss@byaonline.org www.byaonline.org You may also stop by BYA between 10:00am and 6:00pm M-F and ask for Alyssa. Our address is 1255 Allston Way, Berkeley, CA 94702 ]]>

<![CDATA[Give back to your community by supporting youth who are seeking employment! Become a volunteer job application coach with Berkeley Youth Alternatives (BYA) Often times, what is standing between young people and employment is the information and skills to write convincing and professional resumes and cover letters, and the practice to be able to be confident during interviews. Job application coaches support teens and young adults enrolled in Berkeley Youth Alternatives’ Steps 2 Success program in their job search and application processes. BYA’s Steps 2 Success program is a unique community-based program that understands the needs of local job seekers and employers. We offer tuition for vocational training, job placement, career counseling, and transportation support amongst many other things for eligible participants. Time Commitment: We would like the volunteer to set up drop-in hours at the same time every week for two hours, so our participants know that they can get help at that time. We are very flexible and can work with your schedule. Key Responsibilities: • Work with Steps 2 Success participants one-on-one to: o Facilitate internet job searches o Help participants develop and edit resumes and cover letters o Share interview skills with participants by doing mock interviews and providing constructive feedback. • If interested, volunteer could provide resume, cover letter, and interview workshops for Steps 2 Success participants. Qualifications: • Resume and cover letter writing experience. • Experience with interviews. • Human resource experience a plus. • Must be over the age of 21. • Must be able to work positively with youth of various backgrounds. • For safety purposes, background checks will be run on all volunteers who work one-on-one with youth. BYA covers the cost of finger printing. Interested? Please Contact: Alyssa Pluss 510-845-9068 apluss@byaonline.org www.byaonline.org You may also stop by BYA between 10:00am and 6:00pm M-F and ask for Alyssa. Our address is 1255 Allston Way, Berkeley, CA 94702 ]]>

<![CDATA[Got dance moves? Share them with youth in our community! Become a volunteer dance instructor with Berkeley Youth Alternatives (BYA) * Paid internship available for ages 16-21! Course credit available for students! Support youth looking to express themselves through dance! Lead a dance class for teens and young adults in they style(s) of hip hop, urban, and/or Black Fraternity and Sorority step. Our vision is to have periodic shows where youth can exhibit their clothing, dance, and music endeavors together. If the dance instructor has experience with clothing design or music production, they may also help with those activities. BYA’s Teen Center is designed to meet teens where they are, providing them with positive alternatives to street life. It works to divert teens from negative activities while providing them with positive/creative activities that they can enjoy and learn from. The Teen Center focuses on engaging teens by using popular contemporary art forms by exposing teens to technology and training in music and video. Time Commitment: The dance instructor works with teens during Teen Night, which takes place on Wednesdays from 6:00pm-8:00pm. We are looking for a volunteer who can commit to working with our program for at least two months. Key Responsibilities: • Teach youth choreographed hip hop, urban, and/or Black Fraternity and Sorority step dances. • Teach participants some history of the dances and dance styles they are learning. • Make sure the dance room is left neat and organized then Teen Night is over. • Provide music that is appropriate for teens (use radio edits if necessary). Qualifications: • Dance and/or cheerleading experience required. • Dance instruction experience preferred. • Must be able to work positively with youth of various backgrounds. • For safety purposes, background checks will be run on all volunteers who work one-on-one with youth. BYA covers the cost of finger printing. • If the dance instructor is between the ages of 16 and 21, a paid internship is available. However, people of all ages are encouraged to volunteer! Interested? Please Contact: Alyssa Pluss 510-845-9068 apluss@byaonline.org www.byaonline.org You may also stop by BYA between 10:00am and 6:00pm M-F and ask for Alyssa. Our address is 1255 Allston Way, Berkeley, CA 94702 ]]>

<![CDATA[Share your love of fashion with youth in our community! Become a Volunteer Fashion Design instructor with Berkeley Youth Alternatives (BYA) * Paid internship available for ages 16-21! Course credit available for students! We need a volunteer to lead a fashion design activity group for teens and young adults. Teach youth about fashion design and help them create their own clothing. Our vision is to have periodic shows where youth can exhibit their clothing, dance, and music endeavors together. If the fashion design volunteer has experience with dance or music production, they may also help with those activities. BYA’s Teen Center is designed to meet teens where they are, providing them with positive alternatives to street life. It works to divert teens from negative activities while providing them with positive/creative activities that they can enjoy and learn from. The Teen Center focuses on engaging teens by using popular contemporary art forms by exposing teens to technology and training in music and video. Key Responsibilities: • Work with teens to help them create their own clothing. Assist with their visions, planning, and execution of clothing design. • Decide upon a loose curriculum so students know what type of clothing they will be working on each time. Ex. First month work on skirts, second month work on t-shirts, etc. • Make sure the fashion design space is left neat and organized when Teen Night is over. • Designer will need to do some preliminary set-up and organization before the program gets running. Qualifications: • Knowledge of sewing machines and experience designing and making clothing. • Must be able to work positively with youth of various backgrounds. • For safety purposes, background checks will be run on all volunteers who work one-on-one with youth. BYA covers the cost of finger printing. • If the fashion designer is between the ages of 16 and 21, a paid internship is available. However, people of all ages are encouraged to volunteer! Time Commitment: The fashion design volunteer works during Teen Night, which takes place on Wednesdays from 6:00pm-8:00pm. We are looking for a volunteer who can commit to working with our program for at least two months. Interested? Please Contact: Alyssa Pluss 510-845-9068 apluss@byaonline.org www.byaonline.org You may also stop by BYA between 10:00am and 6:00pm M-F and ask for Alyssa. Our address is 1255 Allston Way, Berkeley, CA 94702 ]]>

<![CDATA[Support Youth in Our Community! Become an Afterschool Volunteer with Berkeley Youth Alternatives !!Course credit available at UC Berkeley and can be negotiated with other institutions!! Berkeley Youth Alternatives helps youth and their families address issues and problems via prevention- reaching youth before their problems become crises, and intervention- providing support services to youth who are entangled in the juvenile justice system. BYA helps build capacity within individuals to reach their innate potential. At BYA, Afterschool Volunteers support students in grades 1-8 who come here to work on homework, participate in extra-curricular academic activities, eat a healthy snack, and have fun! When students are done with their homework, they can play on computers, or participate in activities such as sports, music, dance, gardening, and art. The Afterschool Program takes place from 2:30pm-6:00pm Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, and from 1:30pm-6:00pm Wednesday. Orientation and ongoing support are provided to all volunteers. Volunteer duties • Help students with homework, which consists mainly of English and Math. • Facilitate extra-curricular learning activities for students. • Work with students one-on-one and in small groups. • Help pass out food and drinks at snack time. • Build positive relationships with students. • Most importantly, have fun with students! Playing allows volunteers to get to know students, which greatly increases the quality of the tutoring experience for both students and volunteers. Requirements • Must be able to work positively with a diverse group of people. • For safety purposes, background checks will be run on all Afterschool Volunteers. BYA covers the cost of finger printing. Interested? Please Contact: Nick Wright, Volunteer, Mentoring, and Academics Coordinator 510-647-0712 volunteer@byaonline.org www.byaonline.org You may also stop by BYA between 10:00am and 6:00pm M-F and ask for Nick. Our address is: 1255 Allston Way Berkeley, CA 94702 ]]>

<![CDATA[Come spend time in Berkeley Youth Alternatives’ beautiful organic urban gardens! Help harvest vegetables, pull weeds, plant, sow, prepare beds, and organize our garden! Get dirty and have fun while supporting a great community organization! Volunteer open hours are on Fridays from 10:00am – 1:00pm. All you have to do is stop by! The Bancroft Garden is located on Bancroft Way between Bonar St. and West St., Berkeley, CA. Can’t make it on Fridays? We can work with your schedule! Please contact: Kim, Garden Program Manager kallen@byaonline.org (501) 647-0709 About Berkeley Youth Alternatives: BYA helps youth and their families address issues and problems via prevention- reaching youth before their problems become crises, and intervention- providing support services to youth who are entangled in the juvenile justice system. BYA helps build capacity within individuals to reach their innate potential. The BYA gardens are part of The Health and Environmental Awareness Training Center (HEAT). HEAT is a youth internship program for teenagers aged 14-18. Youth learn basic work ethics and standards, professionalism and skills necessary for further employment at BYA and beyond. ]]>

<![CDATA[The Cleantech Group, founded in 2001, is an entrepreneurial and rapidly-growing company that provides a suite of market intelligence services to clean technology companies, investors and governments worldwide. The Cleantech Group has immediate and multiple openings for unpaid internships in our marketing department in the downtown San Francisco office. Build your resume in the cleantech sector, and work with a talented team of professionals as you gain experience in: • Database enrichment and scrubbing • Website maintenance This is a great opportunity to get involved in the fastest growing investment sector, and with a leader in the clean technology space. The right candidate will have demonstrated experience handling sensitive and confidential data; culturally sensitivity to the global nature of the company’s work, client base and operations in North America, Europe, China and India; excellent written and verbal communication skills; confident, positive, and self-motivated attitude and if possible, some working knowledge of salesforce.com and html. Interns work a minimum of 10 hours/week, between the hours of 9:00 am-5:00 pm. For consideration, please email a one-page cover letter and resume (no phone calls please). For more information about the Cleantech Group, please visit our website at www.cleantech.com. ]]>

<![CDATA[Restaurant in Cupertino is open to donating left over pre cooked food on a 365 day nightly basis. You must be a bone fide non profit, pick up tge food, provide contaners, sign a waiver of liability and indemnify the restaurant. Only hot foods will be donated such as fish, shrimp, pork, noodes, rice, chicken, etc. Please be able to provide a list of benefits the restaurant will derive, if your oganization is chosen; for example, press release about the partnership, web acknowledge, etc. it's NOT ok to contact this poster with services or other commercial interests ]]>

<![CDATA[I am currently taking classes online and i need help with the Equation Editor 3.0. I also need help with the algebra and how to use the Equation Editor and i need to be able to put the problems and answers on a Word Document. If you can help please reply to this. I have little money but i can trade tutoring for work around your house... I will even wash your car. I don't care!!! i need the help.]]>

<![CDATA[People needed for top san francisco salon. Are top stylist need people for refining thier skills. All under the supervision of our master educator. We need this for Thursdays. Please contact Russel at 409-2353]]>

<![CDATA[I am a graduate student in clinical psychology (Psy.D.) conducting research on the personalities of drug addicts and recreational drug users. Are you at least 18 years of age, living in the United States? Do you use or have you used illegal drugs? Do you consider yourself an “addict” or “recreational drug user?” If you answered yes to the above questions, you may qualify for my study! Participation consists of completing two online questionnaires that will take a maximum of an hour and a half total to complete. No identifying information will be asked of you. Participants who complete the study will receive an online Amazon gift card for $15. Participation is voluntary, and you may discontinue or withdraw from the study completely at any time. Your participation will be extremely helpful in making this study useful. If you have any questions or would like to participate in this study, please contact Rebecca Weiss, M.A. at (916) 534-9323. ]]>

<![CDATA[Are you creative and able to handle a classroom of elementary students? Do you enjoy art? Would you like to make a difference in the lives of children by teaching them an excellent curriculum that we provide? Young Rembrandts is hiring now for VERY part time positions in the Fremont, Newark, Union City and Hayward areas. Please call (925) 353-1704 for more information. Visit our website at www.youngrembrandts.com ]]>

<![CDATA[Is your child taking medication for bipolar disorder, but still suffering from symptoms? We are currently conducting a clinical trial at Stanford University that examines the efficacy of lamictal for children and teens with bipolar I disorder. During this study, children and teens may continue to take their current prescribed medications in addition to the lamictal. Study participants must be: • 10 -17 years old. • Diagnosed with bipolar I disorder. • Currently on a stable dose of a bipolar medication but still experiencing • symptoms. Study participants may receive, at no cost: • Comprehensive study-related psychiatric evaluation. • Investigational study medication. • Compensation for time and travel. At all times your child's information is treated confidentially. If you are interested, please contact us at the Pediatric Bipolar Disorder Program. Phone: (650) 725-6760 Email: bipolarkids@stanford.edu For general information regarding questions, concerns, or complaints about research, research related injury, or the rights of research participants, please call (650) 723-5244 or toll-free 1-866-680-2906, or write to the Administrative Panel on Human Subjects in Medical Research, Administrative Panels Office, Stanford University, Stanford, CA 94305-5401.]]>

<![CDATA[We are looking for volunteers for this years event, and keeping this years event as clean as possible. It's not hard work, but requires walking , laughing and having a great time. We'll provide lunch, beverages and a Festival T-shirt , as well as invites to parties before and after. Vendors and Sponsors welcome!]]>

<![CDATA[Why focus on healthy weight in kids? Parents, pediatricians, and even political idols like Michelle Obama are focused on promoting healthy weight in kids -- mainly because childhood obesity is becoming a huge epidemic in the United States. TWENTY PERCENT of children are considered overweight at age 11. If left untreated, childhood obesity can lead to diabetes, high blood pressure, and heart disease. What Stanford University is doing to help: Stanford University has designed a 3-step program that gives parents the tools to create a healthy eating environment for their children. Step 1: Evaluation and Orientation (30 minutes) Step 2: 5 Parent Education Classes with a certified therapist (1/week for 5 weeks) Step 3: After assessment (15 minutes) * Classes offered Monday and Tuesday evenings. All participants are rewarded $100 for their time and commitment. How to join: This is a study funded by the National Institutes of Health. As such, certain eligibility criteria apply. - Parent and/or spouse must be overweight. - Child must be between ages of 2 and 4. - Parent must be English speaking. For more information, please contact: Jessica Yu at 650-723-2242 or jsyu@stanford.edu]]>

<![CDATA[We are a Christian 12 step program and we need musicians, we practice Tuesdays 5:00pm and play same day at 6:45pm. We need a guitar player, Keyboard player, drummer, bass player. And a sound board Tech. We all volunteer, this program help people who are struggling with hurts, hang ups or bad habits. (510) 798-5536 Help us help others.]]>

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<![CDATA[We are a new Christian outreach band and we need a bass player and keyboard player, we also need a sound board Tech. We play at concerts, outreach events, rehab centers, etc. We do mostly covers like Hillsongs, Mark Shultz etc. We practice every Monday nights 6:00PM at Hayward. Must read chords. If you have passion for the lost souls then we need you. We have the guitars, drummer and vocalist. For more info pls call (510) 798-5536. I do not read SPAM email, i delete it so don't waste your time. Have a blessed day.]]>

<![CDATA[A female salsa dancer is needed to assist once a month on Thursdays nights. No experience necessary, but it would be best if you had some knowledge of the basics. If you do not have experience but would be interested in assisting, we could work something out if you are dedicated to learning. You would be helping once a month on Thursday nights beginning salsa lessons. Please visit our website for a better idea of what we do. This is a volunteer position with no monetary compensation or health benefits. www.jsmoothsalsa.com/thursdays.html For the instructor's profile on Thursdays: <a href="http://www.jsmoothsalsa.com/our-instructors/jimmy-bui-jsmooth.html?catid=42" rel="nofollow">http://www.jsmoothsalsa.com/our-instructors/jimmy-bui-jsmooth.html?catid=42</a> contact@jsmoothsalsa.com info@jsmoothsalsa.com ]]>