Mission

The Volunteer Center of the East Bay enhances the communities we serve by expanding volunteerism to meet the needs of local nonprofit organizations and public agencies.

To fulfill our mission, we:

• reach out to all of our local communities to promote volunteerism,
• connect volunteers with opportunities to serve in nonprofit organizations,
• educate nonprofit agencies in the best practices of volunteer recruitment and management, and
• collaborate with organizations to address diverse community needs.

Our Vision

Our vision is to be the primary resource for volunteerism in the East Bay. We enable nonprofit organizations to attract and retain the volunteers they need so all community needs are met. We offer education and innovative programs and develop the next generation of nonprofit volunteer leaders. Our goal is to make volunteering a part of everyday life.

We attract the best and brightest staff and internal volunteers who reflect the diversity of the communities we serve. We grow in a financially stable and responsible manner.

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Our Programs

Volunteer Referral Services

The Center helps individuals, families, and groups find volunteer activities. We connect volunteers with both one-time and on-going opportunities to help 600 nonprofits in Alameda and Contra Costa Counties.

Student Volunteering

Students can easily connect with service opportunities using the quick search link for teens on our website and by receiving our monthly youth project e-bulletin.

Know How Network

The Know How Network recruits volunteers ages 55+ with marketing, human resources, technology, and other expertise to help non-profits with high-impact, short-term projects.

Holiday Programs

During the holidays, our Center provides information about toy and food drives, sponsor-a-family programs and holiday-related volunteer activities.

The Week of Caring

Civic-minded business groups can sign up for Week of Caring and join the 3,200+ employees we place in volunteer projects every September.

Disaster Response

Our disaster program connects spontaneous volunteers with opportunities to participate in recovery efforts when needed.

Board Link

Serving on a non-profit board of directors is a great way to support the causes most important to you. Our Board Link program connects volunteers with board positions in the East Bay.

Volunteer Infrastructure Program

Our staff recruits and trains AmeriCorps members in the best practices of volunteer recruitment and management. Our members work within nonprofit organizations that serve low-income children and families to increase the capacity of existing volunteer programs.

Operation Welcome Home

Operation Welcome Home is a new program we are launching to support the nonprofit organizations that connect recently returned veterans with local resources.