When you serve, you discover that often the most important things you have to offer are not things at all. You start to uncover the full range of resources at your disposal – your time, presence, attention – and recognize that the ability to give stems from a state of mind and heart, a place much deeper than the material. Inspired by the possibilities this opens up in every moment, you begin to discover humble opportunities to serve – everywhere.
Bay Area Rescue Mission, Richmond
There are many ways you can serve at the Bay Area Rescue Mission from one time volunteering, to regular or group volunteering projects. Come serve a meal in the kitchen, work in the food distribution center, help plant in the garden, or lead a bible study.
There are so many opportunities to serve. For more information visit: Bay Area Rescue or email.
Harbor House, Oakland
Harbor house offers a robust opportunity of service opportunities. From after school tutoring, to ESL classes, volunteering at their thrift store, helping with after school care and snacks, or helping with the new garden.
For more information on how to serve contact: Nicole at HH Ministries or learn more.
Joni and Friends Summer Camps
Joni and Friends is actively seeking wheelchair donations and volunteering at their summer camp in June and July. In May, Joni and Friends seeks administration help getting ready for their summer camp. For local wheelchair donations at MVPC please contact Rosalind B and for more information visit the Joni and Friends Volunteer page.
.Project Peace, East Bay
Project Peace offers four days of service throughout the East Bay. Project Peace creates and deepens partnerships with volunteer opportunities in Berkeley, Oakland, and surrounding area to work together for just and sustainable communities. To find out when the next day of service is and to sign up please visit: Project Peace East Bay.
YoungLives Summer Camp
YoungLives is seeking assistance with childcare for their evening meetings. During summer YoungLives hosts a camp for teen moms and their children and seek volunteers to serve at camp. For more information contact: Bridget W