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Research Study Participants Get PAID $450 (San Francisco)

2008-07-24T21:56:24-07:00

Get paid to help yourself while helping others during a research study. When participating in a study you will receive trial medication and monetary compensation for your time.

If you are interested in participating in a research study please contact researchstudy@cox.net Be sure to include the following information in your email*:

First and Last Name:
Phone Number:
Best Time to Contact You:
Study of Interest:
City the Study is Located:San Francisco

*The sign-up process is confidential and your information is never sold nor shared with outside vendors.

Below is a list of studies currently accepting new trial members in the San Francisco/Bay Area area:
Baby Study (24-30months):contact for details
Multiple Sclerosis: Patients will receive study related medication and expert medical care at no cost
Upper Limb Spasticity Management with Botox: $450

Volunteer Reporters for Rapidly Growing Website & Newsletter (San Francisco)

2008-07-24T21:12:03-07:00

Volunteer writers needed for growing website and newsletter. Best of Bay Area.com is looking for creative writers to contribute content for its website, blog and newsetter. We're one of the fastest growing internet sites in the Bay Area! Share the local perspective on hidden gems around the entire San Francisco area.

Visit http://www.bestofbayarea.com

Caucasians & Asian Americans needed for Online Emotion Survey (online)

2008-07-24T20:25:02-07:00

Greetings! I am a psychology graduate student at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. I am conducting an online survey study on the perceptions and experiences of emotions. If you are Asian American or European American and at least 18 years of age, you are invited to participate in this study. It is hoped that the knowledge gained from this study will ultimately benefit society by giving professionals and researchers a better understanding of how individuals experience their emotions. The University of Michigan Behavioral Sciences Institutional Review Board has determined that this study is exempt from IRB oversight (HUM00021690). If you are interested, and have 15 - 25 minutes on your hands, please consider filling out this survey:

http://lessons.ummu.umich.edu/2k/emotion_survey/survey

Thank you very much!

Sincerely,

Teresa Nguyen, B.A.
Graduate Student, Psychology
University of Michigan
email: nguyentu@umich.edu

Community Relations Officer (Virtual Office)

2008-07-24T19:42:21-07:00

Africa Aid Seeks Community Relations Officer (Virtual Office)

Africa Aid seeks a Community Relations Officer to assist with the Human Relations and Fundraising Departments. Applicants should be detailed-oriented individuals who can multi-task a variety of responsibilities. This person must be flexible and comfortable working in ambiguous situations and fast-paced, changing environments and have a desire to join a fun and dedicated team to make a difference and gain valuable experience in the nonprofit community.

Responsibilities:

Update database on a weekly basis
Assist in Human Resources and Fundraising Dept. with different projects
Order supplies and materials as needed (t-shirts, office supplies, brochures, business cards etc.)
Respond to inquiry emails
Assist in the volunteer integration process and other dept. as needed.
Responsible for initial responses to possible volunteers
Assist in Africa Aid events (if living in the San Diego area).
Track T-shirt Sales and Inventory

Requirements

Must have a computer and Internet access.
Proficient with Microsoft Office (e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) or the Mac equivalent (Keynote, Pages etc.)
Previous administrative experience is a plus.
Prior nonprofit experience NOT required.
Must communicate with Fundraising Director on a bi-weekly basis.
Must be organized, detailed-oriented and be able to work on multiple projects at the same time.
Position will involve about 5 hours a week.

Email your resume and/or inquiries to: stacie.yoder@africaaid.org

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Africa Aid provides the foundation for innovative partnerships and intimate community-based relationships between developing African communities and their more established American counterparts. To create a sustainable and mutually beneficial community partnership, Africa Aid characterizes the problems of an African community and then integrates foreign aid projects into American university curriculum, allowing university students and faculty experts to design solutions to extreme poverty. Africa Aid implements the resulting university designed solutions in Africa, working alongside African communities to establish basic levels of Education, Health, Water, and Economic Empowerment. For more information, please refer to our website at:

http://www.africaaid.org

University Relations Officer (Virtual Office)

2008-07-24T19:42:07-07:00

Africa Aid Seeks University Relations Officer (Virtual Office)

Africa Aid seeks a University Relations Officer. Applicants should be detailed-oriented individuals who can multi-task a variety of responsibilities. This person must be flexible and comfortable working in ambiguous situations and fast-paced, changing environments and have a desire to join a fun and dedicated team to make a difference and gain valuable experience in the nonprofit community.

Responsibilities:

Maintain communication between the Organization and the University
Assist in Human Resources and Fundraising Dept. with different projects
Work with University students to create campaigns
Research appropriate university groups and professors to contact for marketing/campaign purposes
Respond to inquiry emails
Assist in the volunteer integration process and other dept. as needed.
Responsible for initial responses to possible volunteers from the Universities
Track T-shirt Sales and Inventory for University fundraisers and sales

Requirements

Must have a computer and Internet access.
Proficient with Microsoft Office (e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) or the Mac equivalent (Keynote, Pages etc.)
Previous administrative experience is a plus.
Prior nonprofit experience NOT required.
Must communicate with Fundraising Director on a bi-weekly basis.
Must be organized, detailed-oriented and be able to work on multiple projects at the same time.
Position will involve about 5 hours a week.

Email your resume and/or inquiries to: stacie.yoder@africaaid.org

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Africa Aid provides the foundation for innovative partnerships and intimate community-based relationships between developing African communities and their more established American counterparts. To create a sustainable and mutually beneficial community partnership, Africa Aid characterizes the problems of an African community and then integrates foreign aid projects into American university curriculum, allowing university students and faculty experts to design solutions to extreme poverty. Africa Aid implements the resulting university designed solutions in Africa, working alongside African communities to establish basic levels of Education, Health, Water, and Economic Empowerment. For more information, please refer to our website at:

http://www.africaaid.org

International Health and Development Officer

2008-07-24T19:32:11-07:00

Africa Aid seeks Program Officer with focus on International Health and Development for innovative Supplementary Curriculum Program (SCP).

Africa Aid seeks a volunteer with an expertise in international health and development to help us continue and improve an innovative international aid program. The volunteer will work with team members and universities/outside advisors to design and implement a curriculum-based program in Liberia and Ghana. The volunteer will also assist in establishing other international aid initiatives.

Responsibilities:

Work with Africa Aid team to define, plan and implement long-term program strategies and objectives.
Advise on global health issues and assist with the writing, editing and development of curriculum addressing such issues.
Work with Africa Aid management to establish a university based educational model applicable to West African children and communities
Work within the SCP Team to complete weekly deliverables that work towards the achievement of program goals and objectives.

Requirements:

Experience or degree relevant to international health and development in the 3rd world preferred � ability to analyze health, nutrition and disease curriculums and the application to West African communities.
Excellent written and oral communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build partnerships with NGOs, universities, and the private sector.
Experience in development of economic empowerment programs in developing countries preferred.
Strong outcome orientation with a focus on measurable impact and results.
Open communicator with the ability to seek and receive input from all types of people and resources and the commitment to work via phone and e-mail.
Flexible and comfortable working in ambiguous situations and fast-paced, changing environments. Desire to join a fun and dedicated team to make a difference and gain valuable experience in the nonprofit community.
Conscious of the effect of one�s international assistance work, with the passion and desire to craft innovative programs that create a positive effect both here and abroad.

Email your resume and/or inquiries to: stacie.yoder@africaaid.org

About Africa Aid

Africa Aid provides the foundation for innovative partnerships and intimate community-based relationships between developing African communities and their more established American counterparts. To create a sustainable and mutually beneficial community partnership, Africa Aid characterizes the problems of an African community and then integrates foreign aid projects into American university curriculum, allowing university students and faculty experts to design solutions to extreme poverty. Africa Aid implements the resulting university designed solutions in Africa, working alongside African communities to establish basic levels of Education, Health, Water, and Economic Empowerment.

www.africaaid.org

Education - Supplementary Curriculum Program Officer

2008-07-24T19:31:34-07:00

Africa Aid seeks Program Officer with focus on Education for innovative Supplementary Curriculum Program (SCP).

Africa Aid seeks a volunteer with an expertise in educational development to help us continue and improve an innovative international aid program. The volunteer will work with team members and universities/outside advisors to design and implement a curriculum-based program in Liberia and Ghana. The volunteer will also assist in establishing other international aid initiatives

Responsibilities:

Work with Africa Aid team to define, plan and implement long-term program strategies and objectives.
Assist with writing, editing and developing effective curriculum for use in African communities and schools.
Work with Africa Aid management to establish a university based educational model applicable to West African children and communities
Work within the SCP Team to complete weekly deliverables that work towards the achievement of program goals and objectives.

Requirements:

Experience relevant to the study of education, educational development and/or teaching (within Africa or internationally preferred)
Excellent written and oral communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build partnerships with NGOs, universities, and the private sector.
Experience in development of economic empowerment programs in developing countries preferred.
Strong outcome orientation with a focus on measurable impact and results.
Open communicator with the ability to seek and receive input from all types of people and resources and the commitment to work via phone and e-mail.
Flexible and comfortable working in ambiguous situations and fast-paced, changing environments. Desire to join a fun and dedicated team to make a difference and gain valuable experience in the nonprofit community.
Conscious of the effect of one�s international assistance work, with the passion and desire to craft innovative programs that create a positive effect both here and abroad.

Email your resume and/or inquiries to: stacie.yoder@africaaid.org

Volunteers/Brides Against Breast Cancer Wedding Gown Sale (Modesto)

2008-07-24T18:01:14-07:00

Wedding Gowns- new and donated ( Vera Wang,etc.)$99 up plus Couture Gowns valued up to $15,000 for 25-75%off.
Brides Against Breast Cancer is holding a Wedding Gown Sale to raise money for breast cancer awareness,research and "The Making Memories Breast Care Foundation". 100% of the proceeds go to the Breast Cancer Foundation. We need more volunteers for Friday July 25 and Saturday July 26 in Modesto at the S.O.S. Club located at 819 Sunset Ave in Modesto. Please email me if you can help. Thank you very much.

Web Designer (berkeley)

2008-07-24T17:54:25-07:00

�I�m With the Band� is a program which is working with the kids between the ages of 6-17 in the San Francisco, Alameda and Contra Costa counties where music education & after school programs have been dramatically cut or eliminated all together.
�I�m With the Band� will help kids to create play and record their own music in a band environment-
The simple fact is that children that have music in their lives have increased self-esteem; the acquisition of business skills; and the development of much needed creative thinking, problem solving and communications skills. Best of all it can provide them with a healthy alternative to being out on the streets!
You can read more about our program at www.myspace.com/iwtbca
By giving children access to instruments, and recording tools they will practice, succeed & learn about :
-teamwork
-how to set goals
- build a lifelong appreciation of the arts

Kids that do not have �performance aspirations� can work with behind the scenes tools to learn recording skills & record the songs of the performers.

I�m with the Band will provide a service benefiting all school age children unlike other independent bay area music programs I�m With the Band will have programs for the 6-12 age segment that is often missed in other programs. Additionally many programs often leave behind the children who love music however don�t choose to play instruments-
I�m With the Band will help these kids learn to use recording tools like Apple Computers Garageband, and ultimately record in a professional quality studio space. There is no other program like this in Northern California.
We are currently looking for a web developer interested in a sponsorship opportunity to develop our not for profit merchant account website at www.imwiththeband.org The ideal designer will create a edgy hip website suitable for a cool kids music program.

In exchange for your development of our site- You will receive the benefist of being a platinum level sponsor- We will have a link back to your business on our sponsor page. Additionally, for 1 year you will be included in our promotional advertising- we will feature your website/logo directing business back to you. Our current promotional sponsors include KFOG Radio, Clear Channel Communications, in addition to including print and web promotion campaigns
Skills and Values Sought:
� Have a passion for our mission and a strong desire to make a positive impact in a up-and-coming non-profit organization
� Be an innovative and creative thinker; you�re not afraid to try something new and inspire others to do so
� Have a very high level of personal and professional integrity and trustworthiness
� Have a strong work ethic and require minimal direction
� Work well independently as well as part of a team
� Thrive in a fast-paced and fun environment

ARE YOU INTERESTED?
Please reply to this email and include a link to your web site showing samples of your work.-we can set up a time to meet and I can provide you with background information about IWTB and my success in business development, and how we will leverage the promotion of your service.

TIMEFRAME:
Schedule meetings with Web Developer the 1st week of August so we can meet. Ideally, would like to have the site up and running 30 days from the time I provide you with the content.
I appreciate your interest-
Thank you for your commitment to our community & keeping music in kids lives!~

The San Francisco Marathon (San Francisco)

2008-07-24T17:24:08-07:00

The San Francisco Marathon is looking for a team of 30 people to manage a Water Stop at Vista Point in Marin. This would be a great volunteer opportunity for a business to advertise with a banner at the water station and show their community involvement.

This team would be responsible for setting up tables for the water stop, pouring water, handing it to the marathoners as they ran by, and cleaning up when the shift is finished. Please email volunteers@runsfm.com for more information.

Thank you!

The San Francisco Marathon (San Francisco)

2008-07-24T17:23:52-07:00

The San Francisco Marathon Needs You!Are you interested in helping not only the fit and fabulous runners of the San Francisco Marathon but the innumerable nonprofits that will also benefit from the race?

The San Francisco Marathon�
Race on Sunday, August 3, 2008
Volunteers also needed Friday, August 1 and Saturday, August 2.

The San Francisco Marathon is looking for intrepid volunteers willing to brave early start times and sweaty runners. We need over 300 volunteers to help make this event memorable, safe, and smooth.

Volunteers will work in a variety of positions including:

� Distributing refreshments, water, and electrolytes
� Checking sweats for runners
� Registration and distribution of registration materials
� Assistant to elite runners
� Handing out �heat sheets�
� Finish line timing
� Distribution of finish line food
� Passing out awards and metals
� Posting final results

Volunteers receive a free race t-shirt as well as the endless gratitude of charitable organizations including:

Save the Bay, the American Liver Foundation, the Greenbelt Alliance, Big Brothers Big Sisters, Homeless Prenatal Program, San Francisco SPCA, 826 Valencia and many more!

Please sign up at the link below. If you have questions feel free to email volunteers@runsfm.com.

https://secure2.merchantcart.net/runsfm/volunteer_registration.cfm

Are a field sales rep and use iPhone? Paid research

2008-07-24T17:11:52-07:00

This is an invitation to participate in paid research. August 18-22, 2008.

The Oracle Applications User Experience Group would like to invite you to participate usability evaluation. Please see below for more details. Feel free to forward this email to those who might be interested in participating and fit the profile listed below.

Activity details: we will be conducting a formative usability activity with Field Sales Reps in which we will gather feedback on a proposed application design for the iPhone. The evaluation will be conducted onsite at Oracle Usability labs in Redwood Shores, California between August 18 and August 22, 2008. The session will last approximately 2 hours. Participants will be offered $125 American Express gift check for their time and feedback.

We are looking for the following profile to participate:

Field Sales Representatives, iPhone user

* You have worked as a Field Sales Rep for at least 3 months
* You spend between 50-60% of your time away from the office, in the field
* You sell products to customers in order to meet a sales quota
* You use an iPhone for personal and/or business tasks and have been using it for at least 6 months

If you are an iPhone user for at least 6 months and your job role is a Field Sales Representative, please reply to this posting with the following information:

Name:
Employer:
Job Title:
Phone Number:
Email Address:
Job Description:

Thank you,

Oracle Applications User Experience

The Women's Building Seeks Spanish-speaking Volunteer (mission district)

2008-07-24T16:58:12-07:00

Volunteer Position: Spanish-speaking Community Resource Room Associate

The Women's Building (TWB) is a multi-cultural, multi-service center for women and girls in San Francisco's Mission District, which welcomes people of all genders.

Our Community Resource Room (CRR) provides assistance to hundreds of visitors each year who call or come to The Women's Building seeking information or a referral to address a need in their life. Our free, bilingual (English/Spanish) services provide critical access to resources for employment, housing, health care, legal services, and more. We offer information and referrals, access to technology, job search assistance, financial education, free tax preparation, an immigrant food pantry and a host of workshops.

Hours: 4 hours per week
Supervisor: Community Programs Director

Responsibilities include:
� Provide culturally sensitive information and referrals to visitors
� Assist clients in our computer lab and provide assistance with procedures such as applying for jobs or filling out forms
� Collect, update and organize information for binders, bulletin boards, and other materials in the CRR. Research information on community services and file in appropriate reference area.
� Assist with administrative duties and data collection
� Support The Women�s Building in special projects as they arise

Qualifications:
� Strong written and verbal communication skills
� Cultural competence in working with diverse populations, including communities of color, immigrants, LGBT communities, and persons of various ages, socioeconomic backgrounds, health status, and abilities
� Commitment to social justice
� Spanish language skills

Training / Leadership Development Goals:
� Gain experience serving a diverse community and meeting real needs of women and their families.
� Become familiar with the myriad non-profit and government services in the Bay Area.
� Develop knowledge of and experience with community services and program operation.

To Apply: Please fax, mail, or email a letter of interest and resume. Feel free to contact us if you have questions.
Contact: Corrin Buchanan, Community Programs Director
resourceroom@womensbuilding.org
Fax: 415-861-8969 Phone: 415-431-1180 x11
3543 18th St #8, San Francisco, CA 94110

Volunteer Youth Soccer Coach (mission district)

2008-07-24T16:44:27-07:00

Volunteer Youth Soccer Coach
Jamestown Community Center

Hours: 4-6 hours/week, must be available 1-2 weekday evenings and Sundays
Start Date: Week of August 18 for 2008-2009 soccer season
Reports To: Sports Coordinator

General Description of the Position:
Jamestown�s Sports Program is looking for enthusiastic volunteers to coach a youth soccer team as head or assistant coaches. Jamestown currently has 10 youth soccer teams, for boys and girls ages 6-18, who play in city-wide leagues throughout the year. The Sports Program is part of the Jamestown Community Center which provides after-school recreational and educational opportunities to 6 to 18 year old young people from the Mission District. Jamestown is dedicated to mobilizing the resources of families, neighborhood residents, and the community members to help young people to realize their full potential as responsible and empowered members of society. Committing to the development of our youth requires solid dedication as we hold a high value in providing consistent, quality programming for our youth and their families.

Specific Duties/Requirements
A coach gives young people the opportunity to experience the invaluable lessons learned through playing sports. In order to achieve this goal, Jamestown asks its coaches to commit to the following responsibilities:
� Coach 2 ninety-minute practices and 1 game per week for an entire season. We strongly encourage you to commit to one year in order to develop both relationships with the youth and to build on what they have learned.
� Have experience in both playing and coaching the game of soccer.
� Participate in initial training with Director and 1-2 additional coaches� workshops each year.
� Attend mandatory trainings and meetings.
� Arrive 10 � 15 minutes early to practices and games.
� If a coach must miss a practice or a game due to illness or emergency, the coach must find a substitute.
� Maintain weekly attendance and submit to Coordinator on a monthly basis.
� Enforce all program rules and consequences, especially the attendance rule.
� Communicate with Team Parent and other parents to establish relationships with them.
� Provide opportunities for parent involvement as needed.
� Maintain all rosters, player�s cards and equipment, and bring them to practices and games.
� Supervise youth at all times.
� Communicate with Sports Coordinator on an on-going basis, and inform he/she of any emergencies, behavior/attendance problems, or parent complaints.
� Act as a positive role model for youth and their families at all times.
� Strong understanding of theory and practice in the field of youth development and sports.

If interested in volunteering, please call or email by August 8, 2008:

Chi-En Chien, Sports Director
Jamestown Community Center
3382 - 26th Street
San Francisco, CA 94110
Email: chi-en@jamestownsf.org
Telephone: 415-647-4709 x127
Fax: 415-647-4718

We encourage women and people of color to inquire.

Volunteer Orientation (tenderloin)

2008-07-24T16:34:26-07:00

Want to learn what you can do to impact the lives of homeless families?
Attend Hamilton Family Center's Volunteer Orientation this Monday, July 28th at 6:30pm.
Come learn about the various volunteer opportunities that are available at all our sites, including:

* Children's Program Activity Assistant

* Homework Aid

* Kitchen Helper

* Food Pantry Assistant

* Computer Lab Attendant

* Adult Craft Night Leader

....and more!

During the orientation, you will learn about the programs and services of Hamilton Family Center (www.hamiltonfamilycenter.org) and begin the process of giving back to your community.

Please RSVP by emailing amuntz@hamiltonfamilycenter.org. Details regarding the site of the orientation will be forwarded once your RSVP has been received.

Volunteers must be 16 years of age and are required to make a volunteer commitment of one hour a week for a minimum of three months. All volunteers must submit to a background check.

Do you metal work? (berkeley)

2008-07-24T16:33:29-07:00

BORP's Power Soccer program needs volunteer help with goalpost construction. Goalposts are a simple design but require metalworking skills we don't have.

Sample goalpost design can be seen in photo.

Power soccer is an indoor team sport for people who use power wheelchairs. Find out more about BORP and power soccer at: www.borp.org.

URGENT: Organizers and activists needed in the fight for health care! (California)

2008-07-24T16:29:39-07:00

Medi-Cal reimbursements for health care coverage have been FROZEN until further notice. This means NO patient in California with Medi-Cal (i.e. Medicare) coverage will be able to access treatment or even a check-up for any health care need, pending today, until Sacramento comes to a conclusion on the budget! The debate around this budget's passing has been going on for months now, and California's need for accessible health care is immediate. For some, even a day's wait for continued access could be catastrophic.

Please read this article:
http://www.latimes.com/features/health/medicine/la-me-budgetside24-2008jul24,0,2549173.story.
If you find yourself saying: "How could this happen? What can I do about it?" then please email me for information regarding organizing around advocacy for healthcare!!!! To get involved IMMEDIATELY and tell our representatives in Sacramento that our citizens' needs WILL NOT WAIT to be met, Please contact me today.

ldoyle@pedidental.org
Please state your city of residence in your email.

Thank you!

Chemistry Tutors Needed!!! (mission district)

2008-07-24T16:22:05-07:00

The I Have A Dream Foundation of San Francisco is looking for volunteer Chemistry tutors for High School juniors.

You do not need to have experience tutoring to help a young person, just be willing to help out and have a knowledge of high school level chemistry!

for more info about our organization check out our website: www.ihad-sf.org

Please email me for more information about tutoring: erin.kohl@gmail.com

Thanks, I'm looking forward to hearing from you!

Sat. (7/26)-Volunteer with us at the Sunset Idea House (menlo park)

2008-07-24T16:18:05-07:00

Volunteering Made Easy

Looking for a volunteer opportunity that's fun and social, as well as great for the community?  Look no further!

One Brick provides lots of rewarding projects, that are also fun and social. We make volunteering easy... we don't require any sort of on-going commitment, nor any troublesome orientations, like some organizations do. And signing up for a One Brick event is as easy as the click of a mouse.

If you're looking for a fun way to give back to the community and meet like-minded social volunteers, then One Brick is the way to go. Here's an upcoming event you might be interested in...

What:   Sunset Magazine Idea House - Shift 2 12:30-6pm (Peninsula)
When:  Saturday, July 26, 2008 - 12:30 PM to 6:00 PM
Where:  Sunset House - Menlo Park - 85 Willow Rd., Menlo Park
RSVP:  Click Here

One Brick (www.onebrick.org) is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that provides support to other local non-profit and community organizations by creating a unique, social and flexible volunteer environment for those interested in making a concrete difference in the community. This enables people to get involved, have an impact and have fun, without the requirements of individual long-term commitments.

When we finish each volunteer project, we gather as a group at a local bar or restaurant for food, drinks and the opportunity to continue to get to know each other. This helps to create a really fun social outlet as part of your volunteer experience.

Here's a little more information about the upcoming event:

Sunset Magazine has created their 2008 Idea House in Menlo Park. The Sunset Menlo Park Idea House celebrates the way most people decorate their homes today - "combining secondhand finds and vintage treasures with new furnishings to create a look that reflects their own unique style. From inspiring paint colors and fun wall and window coverings to small yard space solutions and unexpected ways to use old furniture, our Menlo Park Idea House offers lots of fresh and retro-chic ideas for combining the old and the new in your home.

Follow link for more info:www.sunset.com/ih

One Brick is honored to be the beneficiary of the 2008 Idea House program. Sunset Magazine will be donating a portion of the proceeds from the Idea House tours to One Brick. Please help support us by volunteering at the Idea House during the 10 weekends it is open to the public. One Brick is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that brought over 38,000 volunteer hours this year to the communities we serve.

One Brick will help sell tickets, greet visitors, answer questions, provide security, and monitor traffic.

Tickets sell for $15/person, but volunteers will have free admission.

Other Event Info:
Attire
Business casual and comfortable shoes.

View more information about this event at:
http://www.onebrick.org/eventdetails.asp?EventID=4582

Please RSVP here .

Check out our event calendar for other upcoming volunteer opportunities.

Map:

STANFORD Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Study : $30/hr (palo alto)

2008-07-24T16:06:05-07:00

Stanford Neural Plasticity Lab researchers are looking for qualified subjects to participate in a non-invasive, Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation study to learn more about the nature of spinal cord injuries.

We are seeking healthy volunteers with no neurological illnesses, no history or seizures or strokes, metal implants in head, etc. from ages 18-60. Compensation will be provided at $30/hr. Social Security number is required for reimbursement.

Study will last approximately 2-3 hours.

Interested participants please email the lab back with name, age,contact number, and availability during the week. One of our personnel will get back to you to set up a time for the study. Thank you for your interest.

LVNs and RNs! We need your professional opinion about a product! (santa clara)

2008-07-24T16:00:56-07:00

By simply interacting with a product and providing your feedback about it you wil make $50 for just 20 minutes of your participation!

We are a consumer research company in Cupertino, CA. Our sessions will run on Friday, August 1st in the morning and afternoon.

The only requirements:
� You must be an LVN or a registered nurse
� You must have experience administering medications to your patients via injection

If you are interested in participating, please call Jamie at (408) 834-8443 or e-mail us at iaa_research@yahoo.com. Please reference the "NURSE" study since we have several studies going on.

Are You a Seeker? Study on Charismatic Groups (San Francisco and Bay Area)

2008-07-24T15:56:29-07:00

Research Participants Needed for Study on Charismatic Groups

If you (or someone you know) have been involved with or have been searching for a charismatic teacher or a self-realization group and you are:

- An individual between 20 and 50 years of age
- Had one of the following experiences with a charismatic group or leader:
o Were tempted to join but did not;
o Joined and left;
o Are currently a member of a group or a disciple of a teacher
- Willing to participate in the research

Please contact Ana Berezovskaya, M.A. at thelivingvoice@gmail.com for details.

Thank you!

Over 400 Foster Children on Our Waiting List - CASA Volunteers

2008-07-24T15:25:02-07:00

Child Advocates of Silicon Valley is looking for caring, dedicated adults (21+) to work with children who have entered the foster care system due to abuse, neglect, and/or abandonment. Our program trains community volunteers in a fun and interactive training.
If this sounds like an interesting volunteer opportunity give us a call at (408) 573-5665 or go to www.BeMyAdvocate.org! The first step to becoming an advocate is to attend a one hour orientation that explains what advocates do! Feel free to join us at the upcoming orientation listed below or visit www.BeMyAdvocate.org for more dates and times!
Please RSVP as a light lunch is provided courtesy of KeyPoint Credit Union.

Join us at:
Santa Clara
KeyPoint Credit Union Headquarters & Community Center
2805 Bowers Avenue
Santa Clara, CA 95051
12:00 p.m.- 1:00 p.m.
Friday, July 25, 2008

www.BeMyAdvocate.org

native Arabic speakers needed for phonetics experiment - earn $20 (santa cruz)

2008-07-24T14:52:41-07:00

I'm a graduate student in linguistics at UC Santa Cruz, and I'm looking for native speakers of Arabic (any dialect) to participate in a phonetics experiment.

The study involves listening to recordings of made-up words; it lasts about an hour. Subjects will receive $20 for their time. Ideally, the experiment would take place in our phonetics lab on the Santa Cruz campus, but we can discuss other locations if this isn't practical.

Please contact me for more information. Thanks!

Abby Kaplan

Grassroots initiative needs a website designer (palo alto)

2008-07-24T14:49:51-07:00

We are working on a grassroots national voting initiative to increase absentee voting amongst college students. We need someone to design a very zen-like simple website that lists information about the event. Even though the website will be succinct we do want it to be aesthetically pleasing and communicative. If this is successfully it will be very rewarding experience as you will be implementing an event on a national level.

Help injured and orphaned native wildlife (SF)

2008-07-24T14:39:13-07:00

SF ROMP provides care to injured and orphan animals so they can be released back into the wild.

Volunteering to become an orphaned wildlife foster carer is very rewarding, but also requires training and is a big commitment.

There are many other volunteer positions that require a minimum of training or time commitment to get started and make a difference for wildlife.

Foster care volunteers care for healthy orphaned wildlife.

Clinic help volunteers help with daily clinic activities such as cleaning kennels and cages, washing dishes and doing the laundry. Come and meet the SF ROMP patients !

Transport volunteers drive orphaned babies to foster care homes and pick up donated produce. If you can help, please email or call us with details of your availability and the kind of vehicle you have.

Cage assemblers staple together the wire mesh panels used to house fostered wildlife. These enclosures are easy to build and no prior experience is necessary, but many hands make light work !

PR volunteers put up posters, distribute leaflets and talk to visitors to the SF ROMP booth at events.

Media and video volunteers are needed to help to produce a series of educational videos that focus on peaceful coexistence with wildlife and the need to preserve biodiversity. We also need volunteers with media experience and/or connections who can help let the public know about our programs.

Computer help volunteers we need techies who can provide occasional help with troubleshooting the SF ROMP computer. We also need volunteers to design graphics for our newsletters and website, enter data into our databases and to help update our website. Please call!

Office angels please come and help with our office administrative tasks. There is plenty to do and your help would be greatly appreciated.

Special project volunteers there are many interesting projects you can help with: building nest boxes, winter-proofing enclosures, making posters and thank-you gifts and more.

Habitat planting volunteers help garden the SF ROMP wildlife patch at the West End of Golden Gate Park.

Contact SF ROMP at contactus@sfromp.org or call 415-350-WILD to volunteer. THANK YOU!

Help open a shelter for children and old aged people in Pondicherry (India)

2008-07-24T14:35:25-07:00

Help open a shelter for children and old aged people in a poor rural area

Pondicherry,
September 1 - September 14, 2008

Location: Pondicherry is located approx. 200 km south from Chennai (Madras), Tamil Nadu State (East Coast). Pondicherry is accessible from Chennai and Bangalore by direct bus from both Chennai and Bangalore. There are domestic and international airports in Bangalore and Chennai.

Volunteer project: Pondicherry, one of the former French Colonies, is located on the East Coast of India. It is one of the most touristic places in the region and has a lot to offer to the visitor. Its laidback atmosphere and amazing beaches give it a very distinctive touch. It is also a prime location for learning yoga and meditation in one of its many ashrams. It is also the home of Auroville, the famous international community created by the Guru Sri Auro Bindo.
The volunteer project id organized in cooperation with an active local NGO in the field of rural development, education, women and minorities empowerment. In the past years many schools and villages have benefited from the work done by international volunteers, including in the Tsunami-hit regions. A home base will be opened in a village 10 km from the city which will become a shelter for children and old aged people in an effort to support the poorer sections of the population in the district. The volunteers will be involved in various activities ranging from physical work at the center, creative and entertainment activities in schools and kindergardens and awareness spreading on issues related to education, environment protection, health and hygiene. The idea is to tackle the burning issues that the rural populations are facing in all ways.

For more details and to see other projects in India please visit: www.cadip.org/volunteer-in-india.htm

For volunteer opportunities in other countries, please visit: www.cadip.org or give us a call: 604-628-7400

RELAY FOR LIFE Aug. 16th and 17th Join TEAM BRITECHOICE (PINOLE)

2008-07-24T14:30:50-07:00

Hello,
I need volunteers to walk the relay anytime during the Relay Race for Cancer.
The dates are August 16th and 17th 9:00am to 9:00 am. Please pick a time and let me know when, so I can be sure to have a team member on the Pinole Valley High School track at all times during the 24 hour relay. http://www.Relayforlife.org/relay City Pinole Ca 94564 Team Brite Choice.

If you would lke to Join TEAM BRITECHOICE please sign-up under our Name and if you would prefer to just donate please donate to Team BRITE CHOICE. Email me for more info. if needed.

Thanks,
BD

Volunteering in Mexico! Protecting the Marine Turtles at Colola (Mexico)

2008-07-24T14:27:21-07:00

"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."

September 24 - October 13, 2008
October 22 - November 10, 2008
November 19 - December 8, 2008
December 17, 2008 - January 5, 2009
January 14 - February 2, 2009
February 11 - March 2, 2009
March 11 - March 30, 2009

Since 1996 this project have been organized together with the Michoacan University and an organization called Ecotonia. This year the volunteers will work with the people of the village to protect the sea turtle, by collecting eggs, burying them in the turtle camp, taking care of the baby turtles and doing some work collecting statistical information about the turtles. In this frame a group of international volunteers will be involved in the project, as members of the staff, which means that the volunteers will be very involved in the project and the work.

The goal of this project is to protect the turtles and to help run the conservation activities of the protection turtle program promoting the international cooperation and international solidarity.
The main work consists in collecting turtle eggs, burying them again in a secure place, and transporting the baby turtles safely to the sea. This will be carried out mostly at night, together with the people from Colola Village. They are the people who will work with the group and explain what to do. For this camp we will need very motivated volunteers who really want to get involved with the work of protection of the turtle.
There are also some extra activities to do with the local people - to help improve the town like putting names of the streets, helping to arrange a multi-use playground and maybe some cleaning work.

The official language of the workcamp is English. Some Spanish would be appreciated.
Age range: 18 and over

For more details visit: www.cadip.org/volunteer-in-mexico.htm

For volunteer opportunities in other countries click here: www.cadip.org or give us a call: 604-628-7400

VOLUNTEER MENTORS STOP CHILDREN FROM GOING TO PRISON

2008-07-24T14:26:19-07:00

A project of Be A Mentor, Inc

Children of prisoners, ages 4 � 15 in San Francisco, need mentors

Why?

These children are in dire need of guidance and nurturing to help stop the cycle of incarceration in their families.

WITHOUT INTERVENTION, THESE CHILDREN ARE FIVE TIMES MORE LIKELY TO GO TO PRISON THEMSELVES. WE ESPECIALLY NEED MALE MENTORS!

What can you do?

Connect with a deserving child to help them see their potential,

Be a role model and friend,

Take a stand and become a mentor

As a mentor, you have the opportunity to help a child see a whole new world and way of life.

Apply now to be a mentor!

Click Here: City of Dreams

ComputerProgrammer Volunteer

2008-07-24T14:25:41-07:00

A project of Be A Mentor, Inc

Volunteer Computer Programmer

Be A Mentor, Inc. is a non-profit agency that recruits mentors and matches them with at-risk and disadvantaged youth. We know that mentors who serve as positive adult role models have helped youth stay out of gangs and away from drugs. We know that many of the youth have completed high school and have gone on to additional education because of the support and guidance of their mentors. We need volunteer assistance for computer programming. Our web site needs updating and new routines developed to interface with MSSQL and Access.

Skills and Experience:

MSSQL and ACCESS Databases
ASP and .net page development
VB and .NET development
Knowledge of ecommerce helpful

View our site at www.beamentor.org

For inquiries please contact Robert Goetsch, Executive Director, at goetsch@beamentor.org You may also visit our web site at www.beamentor.org

HIV Negative Gay/Bi Men � Paid Research Study (mission district)

2008-07-24T14:02:41-07:00

HIV negative gay/bi men�

Get paid to donate blood for a research study at San Francisco General Hospital.

Scientists are studying the effects of HIV on the immune system and are looking for blood samples from an HIV- comparison group.

Participation involves:
A one-time blood donation
Some questions about your health
Scheduled at your convenience
$25 compensation

We are looking for gay/bi men who:
Are HIV negative
Don�t have chronic hepatitis
Have not used IV drugs in the past year

If you would like more information about the study, and to see if you qualify, please contact Paul at the email address above for more information.

VOLUNTEER AND BUILD MUSCLES (downtown / civic / van ness)

2008-07-24T13:53:35-07:00

VOLUNTEER AND BUILD MUSCLES

FRIENDS of the San Francisco Public Library needs you!! Volunteer to help move books and organize our new Donation Center. We really need help on Wednesday, July 30 from 1PM to 5PM.

Meet at Extra Space Storage, 1400 Folsom @ 10th Street @ 1:00PM. Any questions?? please email me at andrea.blum@friendssfpl.org or call 415-626-7512 ext.112

Thanks!

Feeding homeless in San Francisco on Sunday (downtown / civic / van ness)

2008-07-24T13:34:28-07:00

We are a volunteer organization that has been preparing fresh meals and distributing these meals in San Francisco every other Sunday morning since 2006.

Our next event is this Sunday July 27th. We will start at 8 AM and the event lasts for no more than a couple of hours. We are presently looking for only more helping hands and are NOT looking for any monetary contributions or for any food items. If you are interested in this project please email me at volunteer.sf@gmail.com for more information.

Thanks,
Gautam

2hrs only - Volunteer for the Amer. Cancer Society's Relay For Life (palo alto)

2008-07-24T13:20:37-07:00

Need volunteer hours? Want to help in a good cause?

Relay For Life Day of Event Volunteers needed!
2hr shifts available (more if you can!)
Date: August 16th, 2008 and August 17th

We�re in need of volunteers from 8am-10am

Setup tasks such as blowing up balloons, setting up chairs, banners, registration, etc.

PAID virtual reality study ($50 for 1 1/2 hours) (palo alto)

2008-07-24T13:12:56-07:00

RESEARCH OPPORTUNITY
The Stanford Virtual Human Interaction Lab is currently looking for people to participate in a fun and easy virtual reality study on decision making.

This study involves doing some activities in a virtual reality environment and then filling out some questionnaires. The study will be on the Stanford campus, and you will be provided with free parking. The study will be approximately an hour and 15 minutes long, with eligible participants receiving approximately $50 for participation, plus you will have the opportunity to earn up to $10 more from one of the questionnaires. We will also reimburse you up to $10 for gas.

To be eligible to participate in this study, you must:
** currently be employed
** not be a student currently or in the Fall
** be 22-30 years old
** be a US citizen or non-citizen with a Green Card
** English as your first language

If you would like to receive more information about the study by email, or would like a researcher to contact you by phone to receive more information, reply to stanfordvrstudy@gmail.com.

Please include the following information in your e-mail:

**First and last name
**Date of birth
**Ethnicity/race
**Best times for you to participate in the study
**Best phone number to reach you (day and night)
**Employment (position, industry)

Your performance in all study-related activities, including requests for information will be kept completely confidential.

Please forward this message to anyone you believe would be interested in participating. Thank you.

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

Virtual Human Interaction Lab * Stanford University * (650) 723-9948

* it's NOT ok to contact this poster with services or other commercial interests

West Cost Green 2008 Call for Volunteers (san jose downtown)

2008-07-24T13:08:54-07:00

West Coast Green is seeking volunteers to help staff this year�s conference, to be held at the San Jose Convention Center September 25th � 27nd. As a volunteer, you will provide crucial support enabling the success of our conference. This is an amazing opportunity to see over 400 exhibitors of the latest innovative building materials, hear from the 150 leaders and visionaries in green building, and experience how beautiful green can be firsthand by walking through our West Coast Green Showhouse designed by SG-Blocks.

Volunteer shifts will be a minimum of 6 hours in length, including a lunch break, though you are welcome to volunteer as many 6-hour shifts as you like. Food may be purchased at the conference or you may bring your own lunch. All shifts will include a training session prior to the conference- date, time, and location to be announced. In exchange for your shift, you will receive a full conference pass (a $575 value) and a fabulous West Coast Green T-shirt.

Volunteer positions include:

* Speaker room hosts
* Registration assistants
* Waste Diversion assistants
* Greeters
* Special events hosts
* Showhouse set-up

To sign up, please fill out the form at http://westcoastgreen.com/register/volunteer-register.php and we will be in touch with you shortly.

Volunteers Needed! (brentwood / oakley)

2008-07-24T13:08:28-07:00

Senior Helpline Services provides telephone relationships and
transportation to enable Contra Costa seniors to age in place safely and
comfortably. But we can�t do it alone�

Rides for Seniors
If you are a good driver (age 25 - 75), want to help seniors get where they
need to go, and are available for a couple of hours periodically, please
call (925) 284-6699 to become a volunteer driver. Fingerprinting and DMV
background check required. Training takes about three hours.

Reassurance Phone Friends
If you are a caring, reliable individual (minimum age 18) with 5-10 minutes to
spare daily or even once a week, please call (925) 284-6699 to become a
volunteer phone friend. Training takes about an hour. If you are disabled,
training can be provided in your home.

To learn more about how you can make a difference in the life of a senior, call
Janet Johnson at (925) 284-6699.

Radio can be fun! Here's your chance (sausalito)

2008-07-24T12:48:01-07:00

Radio Sausalito is a noncommercial public service, broadcasting community news and information along with swingin' music 24 hours a day at 1610 AM throughout southern marin. Have you ever wanted to be on the radio? Our station is looking for volunteers to help broadcast public service announcements from local non-profits -- no experience required! This is an easy and fun way to get your feet wet in the world of broadcasting. Interested? Email info@radiosausalito.org (Southern Marin residents only, please)

Preserving the culture of the hill tribes in Northern Thailand

2008-07-24T12:46:42-07:00

Preserving the culture of the hill tribes in Northern Thailand
September 13 - September 28, 2008
November 8 - November 23, 2008
December 6 - December 21, 2008

Volunteer project: The Akhas are part of the Golden Triangle hill-tribe cultures. Like in the neighbouring countries where they also live, they face in Thailand strong difficulties to be recognised and to value their particularities. The AFECT organisation contributes since 1981 to the defence of their rights, youth empowerment, elders support and cultural preservation and study. The volunteers will learn about their culture and problematic situation and contribute to AFECT projects and the daily life of the Akha villages. The main objective of the project is cultural exchange between the volunteers and the local villagers but the participants of the project will also practically work in the communities doing several kinds of support and development works, like renovation of some community spaces or field works and farming with the villagers. The exact nature of the work will depend of the needs of the village at the moment of the project.

Study theme: The volunteers will learn about the AFECT campaigns and discover the Akha culture, lifestyle, particularities and problematic situation in Thailand from the inside and from Akha people themselves. An introduction to Akha and Thai language is foreseen.

Special requirements: No special Profile is required for this project. Nature lovers, ethnology fans and human rights activists will be particularly interested by this project. A large adaptability is required from the volunteers in any cases for these projects.

For more details visit: http://www.cadip.org/volunteer-in-thailand.htm

For volunteer opportunities in other countries please step here: www.cadip.org

t: 604-628-7400

Volunteer needed at the 2008 Start! Silicon Valley Heart Walk (cupertino)

2008-07-24T12:36:38-07:00

The American Heart Association, San Jose Chapter is hosting her annual Heart Walk event at De-Anza College, Cupertino on Sunday, September 21st, 2008. The Heart Walk Event is the premier fundraising event that honors heart disease and stroke survivors. Heart disease is the #1 leading cause of death in the nation and the event is aimed at creating awareness on the these ailments. It is a huge event, and this year, more than 5,000 Silicon Valley health-minded citizens are expected at the event. The event is comprised of various activities like the non-competitive 5k walk/run, an exciting Wellness Festival that includes: Music, Free Snacks, Kid�s Zone, VIP Tent, Health Screenings and Red Cap Caf�.

Volunteers are needed for this life saving event.

To volunteer, please contact

Avni Kansara
Heart Walk Coordinator
(408) 977-4950

SPRUCE UP at Lake Merritt August2, 2008 (oakland lake merritt / grand)

2008-07-24T12:36:02-07:00

Agency: The Lake Merritt Institute

Description: Come out and join other volunteers as we spend the morning working with the Lake Merritt Institute to clean up the Lake Merritt shore and waterway. The Lake Merritt Institute is dedicated to keeping the lake clean and beautiful for the residents and animals. Ages 16 to adult. Volunteers 14 to 15 welcome with supervising parent. Email goodforfamilies@handsonbayarea.org to register your child. (East Bay: Oakland)

Impact Areas: Environment, Environment: Cleanups, Environment: Conservation, Environment

Interests: The interests recommended for this project are:
Environmental

Skills: There are no skills specified for this project.

This project is located at Lake Merritt and will take place on August 2, 2008 from 10:00-1:00. to sign-up for this project please go to www.handsonbayarea.org to sign-up and if you have any additional questions please email the addres above.

Interested in Becoming a Crisis Line Phone Counselor (san mateo)

2008-07-24T12:25:08-07:00

Right now, Youth and Family Enrichment Services is the only agency offering crisis center services in San Mateo County. Keeping it staffed with empathetic and competent volunteers is crucial if we are to serve the needs of our community.

You can help us accomplish our mission by attending our evening and weekend crisis line training starting September 8th, and agreeing to volunteer with us four hours a week for the next year (there are flexibility in shifts).

Be a lifeline for those individuals experiencing crisis in our community, offering them support, referrals, and a safe place to call and talk. You must be 21 or older to volunteer.

If you are ready to help this important project and be the difference in many people's lives, please contact Lea Olivier at lea.olivier@yfes.org for more information or call 650 579-0359 x13.

Participate in exciting study about disaster preparedness (financial district)

2008-07-24T12:19:58-07:00

Professor Eric Klinenberg of New York University, who is the author of the award-winning book, Heat Wave: A Social Autopsy of Disaster in Chicago, and Aaron Platt and Javier Arbona, doctoral students at the University of California, Berkeley, are seeking participants for an exciting new project on disaster preparedness in the Bay Area.

We are hoping to speak with people who run the gamut on preparedness, from those who check their earthquake kits daily to those who have never given disasters a second thought. The goal is just to get a sense of how people go about thinking about preparedness and what they actually do to prepare.

Some notes about the participation:

*If you agree to participate, you'll be asked to take part in an open-ended interview about disaster preparedness in person (no phone calls). The interview would take place in a public area that is most convenient for you (i.e. near where you live, work, at a coffee shop, park, etc).

*It will take about 1 hour.

*Your participation is voluntary.

*You have the right to leave the study at any time, refuse to answer a question, or stop the interview at any time.

*Your responses will be kept totally confidential. Your name or other identifying information will NEVER be used.

Thank you!

Charity project in support of an orphanage in Bulgaria (Volunteer abroad)

2008-07-24T12:10:17-07:00

"Rodopski pansion" is one of the biggest social establishments of that kind in Bulgaria, providing home and care for more than 140 young people at the ages of 5 to 16. Most of them have grown up in other children's social homes, and, when becoming teenagers, they come to "Rodopski pansion" in Plovdiv. They attend different high schools in the town.

The socially disadvantaged background of most of the children is considered to be the reason for many problems, which they face in school, in their contacts with other people, in their everyday life. Those who have completed 19 years are not subject of social care any more. They have to leave the orphanage and start an independent living. Many of them turn to be unprepared to make this step after spending all their lives up to now in Social care institutions. That's why the interaction with other young people from different countries while working, playing, learning together in the frame of an international volunteer project is essential for their socialization and adaptation.

The volunteers will be engaged with organizing variety of activities like: sports events, gardening, group games, thematic workshops, walks in the city of Plovdiv, visits to different sights and events, etc. for the children and the youngsters in order to optimize their free time during the summer period. Some maintenance and domestic works will be done together with the residents.

Because of the lack of funds and the difficult economic situation of the social establishment, the volunteers are invited to contribute with their creativity, enthusiasm and ideas. They have to know that this is definitely not a touristic or leisure program in which they just have to join in with the orphans. The experience of more than five years proves that even without expensive events, this can be an unforgettable and really rewarding time for the both sides - the volunteers and the youngsters.

The Orphanage is planning a new playground for the kids. If they get support from the sponsors and the construction starts as anticipated, the volunteers will help with the final works, cleaning the site and decoration of the playing equipment.

Project dates:
August 3 - August 16, 2008
August 17 - August 30, 2008

Accommodation and food will be provided for the participants at the orphanage boarding house.

More information about CADIP's Volunteer Program in Bulgaria and Enrolment procedure: www.cadip.org/volunteer-in-bulgaria.htm

Volunteer projects in other countries: www.cadip.org/workcamps.htm

Volunteers Needed!!!! (Alameda County)

2008-07-24T11:54:48-07:00

Volunteers Needed
Train to be a crisis intervention counselor. Crisis Support Services of Alameda County needs volunteers to answer our 24 hour crisis lines. Most of the work provided by our crisis line volunteers involves supportive communication with people who are struggling with difficult life transitions or situations. Previous experience is not necessary � we offer comprehensive training and ongoing support Call Today.! 510 550-8240.

MEXICO Volunteer / Courses organic farming, permaculture (Xalapa, Veracruz, Mexico)

2008-07-24T11:50:49-07:00

We are a social organization in south-eastern Mexico offering volunteer opportunities, tours, and courses in permaculture in a farm atmosphere. See www.finca3mundos.org for complete information.

Teen volunteers needed (dublin / pleasanton / livermore)

2008-07-24T11:46:12-07:00

YOUTH VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Tri Valley Youth Court (TVYC) is looking for high schoolstudent volunteers to serve as jurors and court clerks. TVYC meets the first Tuesday on each month at the Gale/Schenone courthouse in Pleasanton from 5:45 - 8:00 pm. For more information, visit our website at www.trivalleyyouthcourt.com

Cell phone study for physically inactivie women

2008-07-24T11:36:55-07:00

The UCSF School of Nursing is conducting a study to understand whether a cell phone based physical activity program will help sedentary (physically inactive) women increase their daily walking. You may be able to help!! We will provide a cell phone and a step counter (pedometer) during the study period. If you have a cell phone from AT&T, Sprint, or T-Mobile, we may be able to install the physical activity program onto your own cell phone.

You must be between 25 to 75 years of age, have a sedentary lifestyle at work/home and during leisure time, have no physical disabilities that limit participating in physical activity, not be pregnant and be able to speak English. The study involves two UCSF Research Office visits, three-weeks apart. Each visit takes about 2 hours to complete questionnaires and a physical exam (weight, height, blood pressure, waist/hip measurements). Over a period of three weeks, you will be asked to enter you daily steps on the cell phone. You will receive $20.00 upon completion of all parts of the study.

If interested, please call 415-602-8166 or email at Move.CellPhone@ucsf.edu.
Thank you.

Weekly Spotlight- Volunteer Center of the East Bay

2008-07-24T10:56:55-07:00

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 www.helpnow.org.

WEEKLY VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHTS:

CALLING ALL DRIVERS- THESE AGENCIES NEED YOU!!

MEALS ON WHEELS

EAST BAY CENTER FOR THE BLIND

LOAVES AND FISHES

AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY

LIFE ELDER CARE

ALAMEDA EMERGENCY FOOD BANK

FAMILY STRESS CENTER

FOOD BANK OF CONTRA COSTA AND SOLANO

PICES EMERGENCY FOOD PANTRY

CITY TEAM MINISTRIES OAKLAND-

PROJECT OPEN HAND OAKLAND

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 www.helpnow.org.

s.o.s (santa cruz)

2008-07-24T10:55:22-07:00

s.o.s

PAID volunteer Inside sales professional needed !! (fremont / union city / newark)

2008-07-24T10:48:25-07:00

BTSI - Business and Tax Solutions, Inc.

Incentive volunteer inside sales position available.

See our website www.BizAndTaxSolutions.com

SPIFF compensation 40% of each new sale

Bring resume and Apply in person M-F 10:00am-12:00pm and 2:00pm-4:00pm:

BTSI - Business and TAx Solutions, Inc.
37447 Fremont Blvd. #203
Fremont, CA 94536

Camp Counselors Needed for a Fun and Rewarding Week! (Occidental, CA)

2008-07-24T10:43:41-07:00

The Muscular Dystrophy Association is seeking fun, hard-working, and compassionate individuals to volunteer as counselors at our annual summer camp from August 18th through August 23rd. MDA�s camp program offers youth with neuromuscular diseases the opportunity to form powerful friendships and build self-confidence in a safe and supportive environment. The camp is free of charge and open to all MDA clients between the ages of 6 and 21 years old. Counselors help campers take part in sports, craft projects, and other activities designed to suit a wide range of physical abilities. MDA�s summer camp is a life-changing experience, for counselors and campers alike! For more information, please contact Jessica Alper in the San Francisco MDA office at (415) 673-7500.

$50.00 - Breast Cancer Screening Study - Volunteers Needed $50.00 (Portola Valley)

2008-07-24T10:34:49-07:00

Breast Cancer Early Detection Study
Help us fight breast cancer by finding it earlier, when treatment is more successful and less invasive.
A Silicon Valley company is developing a rapid screening test for younger women.
The scan takes 10 minutes, is painless, and does not involve X-rays or blood tests.
(This study is funded by the National Institutes of Health and the National Cancer Institute.)
WHO IS ELIGIBLE? We are looking for paid female volunteers, ages 21-50, because mammograms are not as reliable for this age group as they are for post-menopausal women over 50.
WHAT WILL HAPPEN? While you lie on your back, a nurse will gently place a hand held scanner (the size of a pack of cards) against the skin of your breast at several locations. A technician, sitting out of view on the other side of a privacy screen, will take notes and run the equipment. There will be no physical examination, and no photographs taken.
WHAT WILL I LEARN? We will not be able to make a diagnosis of cancer in any of our volunteers. This is because we are only studying normal values in women without cancer. However, by helping us you are helping other women in the future, who may benefit when this test is taken into a larger, clinical study. However, if there is, at the end of the study, any scan that looks abnormal we will be recommending a follow up mammogram, which will be paid for, at Stanford.
WHAT DO I RECEIVE? You will receive a $50 check on completion of your test as our way of saying �thanks�.
WHO IS PAYING FOR THIS STUDY? The U.S. Government has provided funds for this study. This technology is under development at Stanford, University of California, Univ. of Pennsylvania, and elsewhere.
THERE ARE A FEW REQUIREMENTS BEFORE YOU ARE ELIGIBLE TO VOLUNTEER:
− You must be female
− You must be 21 to 50 years old
− You must not have (or have had in the past) breast cancer
− You must not have (or have had in the past) breast implants or breast surgery
− You must not have had breast biopsy, breast trauma, or breast infection in the past 90 days.
WILL MY PRIVACY PROTECTED? Yes, strict Federal Laws (called HIPAA) protect your privacy. Your name and personal information will be removed from all data before it is submitted to the FDA or published. However, certain agencies such as the FDA occasionally and legally may request a list of our subjects� names.
WHO DO I CONTACT? Please provide your first name (and optionally your last name), contact phone, e-mail address, and the best time for us to call. Send this to breastcancerstudy@gmail.com. A nurse will call you to confirm your interest, verify eligibility, answer your questions, and schedule a study. Studies are performed on mondays during normal business hours.

Stanford anxiety brain imaging study looking for paid volunteers (palo alto)

2008-07-24T10:33:26-07:00

Do you experience excessive anxiety or worry?

Have you been diagnosed with generalized anxiety disorder (GAD)?

We are seeking people who are currently experiencing anxiety to participate in a research study about how people process faces. We are also seeking people who have never experienced anxiety. The study is at Stanford University Medical Center and compensates up to $50 for participation.

To be eligible:
-----Men and Women ages 18-85 years old
-----No current or history of neurological or psychiatric disorders
-----No seizure disorder or history of head trauma
-----Not currently taking psychiatric medication

Volunteers are interviewed and given several questionnaires, followed by a MRI scan of the brain (lasting up to 2 hrs). If you are interested in participating in this study, please email us at stanfordpsychiatry@gmail.com or call
Katie at (650) 736-0056.

Please contact the Stanford Institutional Review Board (IRB) to speak to someone independent of the research team at (650)-723-5244 or toll free at 1-866-680-2906. You can also write to the Stanford IRB, Stanford University, Stanford, CA 94305-5401.

Thank You.

give the gift of friendship (san mateo county)

2008-07-24T10:23:07-07:00

caring and sensitive adults needed to spend one-on-one time with an individual recovering their mental wellness
www.compeersanmateo.org

URGENT need for help at the Suisun Wildlife Center (fairfield / vacaville)

2008-07-24T10:15:07-07:00

Suisun Wildlife Center
1171 Kellogg Street
Suisun City, California 94585

For thirty-one years now, we have taken in and rehabilitated thousands of injured, sick and orphaned California�s native wildlife in Solano County. You can help us care for the animals! Currently we have an urgent need for volunteers. Orphaned baby birds and other wildlife have arrived!!! 13 baby opossums received in one afternoon and 5 baby racoons removed from wall of house in Rio Vista!!! Baby racoons now numbering 18 on site. We need volunteers for our 7 days a week operations. We operate in two shifts per day, 9 am to 2 pm and 1pm to 6 pm. If you are over 16 and love animals we could use your help with caring for the babies. There will be lots of laundry and dishes to wash as well as pens to clean up. Did I mention the baby birds (30 at last count) will need feeding every twenty minutes, those little guys are hungry! If you don�t have the time for a once a week commitment then you can help with a donation of money, aluminum cans or supplies to help us keep going. Here is a list of what we always need:

Food: apples, seedless grapes, carrots, peapods, bananas, meat (lean steak and ground beef/hamburger only), raw fish and shrimp, puppy chow, dog chow, unsalted nuts (in-shell and out), bird seed, mouse food, raw eggs, mushrooms, avocados, dry cat food, Evo kitten chow, plain yogurt, dried egg whites, calcium powder, and bird liquid vitamin.

Other supplies: bottled water, paper towels, toilet paper, facial tissues, Dawn liquid dish soap, laundry detergent, newspaper, Pine-Sol cleaner, pine shavings and mouse bedding, small pet water bottles, bleach, plastic baggies (all sizes), anti-bacterial hand soap and lotion, small and tall kitchen garbage bags, trash compactor bags.

For more information call us at (707) 429-HAWK(4295). Also, check us out at www.suisunwildlife.org

If you are ever in the Fairfield-Suisun area come by and visit. We are open seven days aweek 9 to 5. Hope to see you soon! We are located at the end of Kellogg St in old town Suisun on the waterfront across the street from the public boat ramp/launch. Let us know you saw our ad on Craig's List.

Volunteer Outside Sales (fremont / union city / newark)

2008-07-24T10:13:47-07:00

BTSI - Business and Tax Solutions, Inc.

Incentive volunteer outside sales position available.

See our website www.BizAndTaxSolutions.com

SPIFF compensation 40% of each new sale

Bring resume and Apply in person M-F 10:00am-12:00pm and 2:00pm-4:00pm:

BTSI - Business and TAx Solutions, Inc.
37447 Fremont Blvd. #203
Fremont, CA 94536

Dedicated Volunteers Needed for Food Booth at Reggae Festival (Humboldt County)

2008-07-24T10:05:54-07:00

Uhuru Foods is looking for several more volunteers to dedicate 20 hours in exchange for a ticket to Reggae Rising.

We have a food booth every year that raises funds for the campaigns for African liberation of the Uhuru Movement.

You will be required to come to an orientation.
Reggae Rising dates are August 1-3 but we need more people for set up on Thurs, July 31st and also for the breakdown on Monday.

Please contact Wendy at 510-295-7834 if you are interested and we can talk about more of the details.

Thanks!
Uhuru means freedom!

www.uhurufoods.org
www.uhurunews.com
www.uhurusolidarityoakland.blogspot.com

Volunteer Mechanic Wanted!!!! (san jose downtown)

2008-07-24T09:54:14-07:00

Ways to Work Family Loan Program is looking for one or more mechanics in the South Bay Area to volunteer with our Family Loan Program for low-income families conducting used car assessments and small repairs to existing automobiles.

Ways to Work Family Loan Program is an economic assistance program within Family and Children Services, a non-profit organization serving children and families in the Santa Clara and San Mateo Counties. Ways to Work provides financial education, credit counseling and low- interest car loans to working low-income families in Santa Clara County.

We are looking for a mechanic that is interested in volunteering his/her time to evaluating potential cars for program clients to purchase and periodic assessments of vehicles owned by program participants. You would be providing a hugely beneficial service to Santa Clara County families in need of support.

For further information call Program Director, Jim Dale at 408-292-9353 or email at jdale@fcservices.org.

Volunteer House and Yard Handy People NEEDED (rohnert pk / cotati)

2008-07-24T09:43:56-07:00

Hello!
Kids in pain/loss/confusion/transition deserve the VERY BEST, don't you think?

I am transforming my house in to an emergency foster care "healing house".
_________please feel free to email with questions if you want to learn more about what this is, even if you won't be able to help________

I would love ANY time/help in getting it fixed up to the best house it can be.

Needed: painting, simple house repairs, landscaping (kid-friendly), built-in bookshelves/toy storage, porch reinforcement & safety webbing, poplar (1) maintenence (and/or training on that and other yard maintenence), plumbing consultation (temp safety & what repairs/replacement need doing)

Fantasy: enclosure for porch to become additional, safe, play-space, skylights (simple tubes), bedroom addition, about 40 feet of fencing (aesthetic only, it is functional now, just UGLY)

Thank you for your help in advance or your good wishes if that is not possible!