Know How Network - About Us

The Know How Network is an RSVP Contra Costa program, funded by the Corporation for National and Community Service and the Volunteer Center of the East Bay. The primary focus of the Know How Network is to help volunteers and nonprofits benefit from skills based giving.

Skills Based Volunteering

Our mission is to foster skills based giving. We help volunteers with professional skills 55+ years of age put those skills to good use helping local nonprofits. We help nonprofits understand the preferences of skilled volunteers and develop appropriate volunteer projects. If you are interested in the Know How Network, click on the buttons below to learn more or contact our program managers:

Alissa Fencsik at afencsik@helpnow.org or 925-472-5769
Carol Ann Barber at cabarber@helpnow.org or 925-472-5777.

The Know How Network provides free services for the volunteer and nonprofit.

• Recruitment of Volunteers with "Know How"
• Screening & Matching
• Identifying Skilled Volunteer Projects
• Documenting the Scope of Work
• Mentoring and Coaching (Volunteer and Nonprofit Staff)
• Project Management Support

Volunteers	Nonprofits

Interested in making an on-going commitment to a nonprofit organization instead of volunteering for a short-term project? Check out our Center's online listing of 1000+ volunteer opportunities around the East Bay.