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Inspired by the media coverage about the abundance of volunteers during the current economic downturn, we surveyed our partnering agencies about their volunteer programs to find out what is happening in the East Bay.

The attached survey confirms an increase in the number of potential volunteers available and an increase in the demand for services, the impact of agency "size" on volunteer needs and the overall need of agencies to improve volunteer programs.
Volunteer Program Capacity Survey Results

Volunteer Center Newsletters
An archive of our newsletters, past and present.

• Fall 2008
• Fall 2007
• Spring 2007
• Fall 2006
• Spring 2006

Press

The Gift of Time: Skilled Volunteers Found in Local Retirees
Lamorinda Weekly highlights the valuable service many retirees contribute in their communities. Published April 15, 2009.

Volunteers flood Bay Area nonprofits
Contra Costa Times reports on the recent increase in volunteerism in the Bay Area. Published March 30, 2009.

Teen Volunteer is a Community Leader
ABC7 honors a member Volunteer Center's Youth Action Council (YAC). Published Jan. 19, 2007.

For press inquiries, contact Lorraine Meuleners, at lmeuleners@helpnow.org or call (925) 472-5767.