General Information and Referral for San Francisco
Volunteer Organizations

Many opportunities to practice Compassion with "Love in Action"

"The fruit of love is service. Prayer in action is love, and love in action is service."

Computer    Food/Shelter/Clothing    Children/Youth    Education    Health    Developmental Disabilities     Other

One Brick
Non Profit Volunteer organization dedicated to bringing people together to make a difference in our community.
Please see the calendar of events needing volunteers this month
Some examples of our projects include:
• * Sorting food for the community food banks
• * Cleaning up our neighborhood parks
• * Building/cleaning playgrounds for children
• * Staffing aid stations for runs/races
• * Setting up for large banquet fundraisers
• * Renovating and cleaning school grounds
A unique, social and flexible environment that enables people to get involved,
have an impact and have fun, without long-term commitments.

Volunteer Center of San Francisco
1675 California Street
(at Van Ness)
San Francisco, CA 94109
(415) 982-8999

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Computer and High Tech

ACCESS NOW SF Computer Help Days
Access Now Computer Help Days are one day training, advice, and technical support events created to increase
access to computers and the resources of the Internet in low-income and underserved communities in just one day.
Upcoming events

Bayview Hunters Point Center for Arts and Technology (BAYCAT)
2415 Third Street, Suite 230
San Francisco, CA 94107
Ph. 415 701 8CAT (8228)
Email info@baycat.org
BAYCAT educates, empowers and employs underserved youth and young adults to produce digital media that tells
their unique stories and engages them to positively transform themselves, their communities and the world.

Bay Area Video Coalition (BAVC)
Bay Area Video Coalition
2727 Mariposa Street, 2nd Floor
San Francisco CA 94110
Phone: 415.861.3282
(BAVC) inspires social change by enabling the sharing of diverse stories through art, education and technology.
Next Gen Youth Programs Providing training for low-income, under-served youth in careers in digital media and technology-related fields

Silicon Valley Public Access Link
1777 Hamilton Ave., Suite 208A
San Jose, CA 95125
(408) 448-3071
A nonprofit computer network that provides Internet services and training to needy individuals and other nonprofits.

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Food/Shelter/Clothing

Project Homeless Connect
Through the dedication and commitment of thousands of volunteers, San Franciscans have shown that they are
what makes Project Homeless Connect work.

HOME Away From Homelessness
Marina Boulevard
Fort Mason Center Building 9
San Francisco, CA 94123
(415) 567-5574
Giving homeless children opportunities for personal and intellectual growth

Rebuilding Together
San Francisco
Pier 28, The Embarcadero
San Francisco, CA 94105
415.905.1611
Repairs and renovates low-income housing and community facilities.
If you'd like to know more about volunteering with Rebuilding Together San Francisco, if you're curious about the great community work we're doing or just want more information, please join us for our regular Volunteer Orientations – we hold one every 6 weeks or so. We'll provide light refreshments, give the background and program information about us and share all our volunteer opportunities as well. We also have a specific focus for each one – please RSVP to find out more!

Saint John Coltrane Church
286 Fillmore St.@ Eddy
San Francisco, CA 94115  
(415) 673-7144
Home cooked meals are served to the poor and needy.
Free new and used clothing and shoes for the homeless, unemployed job seekers, anyone in need.
Free Music Lessons and more.
If you would like to contribute to these programs please click donate button to access our volunteer pages. Monetary donations, as well as food, clothes, and toys for our annual toy drive are always greatly needed.

Glide Memorial Church
330 Ellis St.
(at Taylor)
San Francisco, CA 94102
(415) 771-6300
Offers food, clothing and shelter, as well as education and counseling, all in one location.

Food Runners
2579 Washington St.
San Francisco, CA 94115
415.929.1866
The mission of Food Runners is to help alleviate hunger in San Francisco to help prevent
waste and to help create community.
*Pick Up Excess Food From Restaurants *Deliver the Food to Outreach Organizations
*Volunteer as an Individual or With a Group *Make a Difference in Your Neighborhood
Volunteer Today

Meals on Wheels
1375 Fairfax Ave.
(at Mendell)
San Francisco, CA 94124
(415) 920-1111
Delivers two meals daily to homebound seniors and operates a group lunch facility.

A Miner Miracle
An outstanding program that provides clothing and aids disadvantaged people to present themselves well and with pride into the workplace.

Project Open Hand
730 Polk St.
(between Ellis and Eddy)
San Francisco, CA 94109
(415) 447-2300
Delivers nutritious meals to people with HIV/AIDS.

Raphael House
1065 Sutter St.
(between Hyde and Larkin)
San Francisco, CA 94109
(415) 474-3245
A family homeless shelter with after-care services for families that have moved to permanent housing.

Ritter House
16 Ritter St.
(near Lincoln and Second)
San Rafael, CA 94901
(415)457-8182
Emergency food, clothing, household items and furniture,and other services for the poor and homeless in Marin County.

St. Vincent de Paul Society
Joe Garvey
Volunteer Coordinator
St. Vincent de Paul Society of San Francisco
169 Stillman Street, San Francisco, CA 94107
(415) 977-1270

Food, clothing, furniture, transportation and companionship for the needy.

Bay Area Legal Aid  BayLegal provides free legal services in the priority areas of housing,
domestic violence, public benefits and health access.

Legal Assistance to the Elderly  Provides assistance with a variety of legal problems including housing (tenants only), public benefits, consumer and debt collection issues, simple wills and elder abuse. Tenant Counseling, Eviction Defense Assistance, Legal Representation, Legal Representation -- Eviction Defense.
For San Francisco residents age sixty and over or San Francisco resident age eighteen through fify-nine and disabled.
People with experience in this matters, advanced students or members of the legal profession interested in volunteering should email or call and ask for Howard Levy at Legal Assistence To The Elderly.

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Children and Youth

2500 18th Street
San Francisco, CA 94110
1-888-898-2AHW (2249)
A Home Within is a San Francisco based non-profit that serves the needs of Foster youth by matching them with pro-bono therapists. 
Volunteers are especially needed at this time to help with administrative tasks. 

Big Brothers and Sisters
731 Market Street, 6th Floor,
San Francisco
(415) 503-4050
Volunteer
Provides support services to better the lives of at-risk children and their families.

Children's Council of San Francisco
445 Church Street
San Francisco, CA 94114
(415) 276-2900
Provides information and referral services to parents and child care providers on a wide range of child care and children's issues. Conducts workshops for the community about child-care

Experience Corps
Experience Corps® in the Bay Area offers adults over 55 the opportunity to develop caring relationships with children in San Francisco and Oakland through tutoring and mentoring opportunities during and after school.
Members serve at elementary schools and middle schools in the Bayview Hunters Point, Mission, Portola/Excelsior, Richmond, and Sunset districts of San Francisco as well as North and East Oakland.
Eunice Nichols, Project Director
(415) 759-3690
enichols@snbc.org

Family Service Agency of San Francisco
Home Office, 1010 Gough Street,
San Francisco, California 94109
Mon-Fri 8:30 am - 5:00 pm,
Tel: 415-474-7310, Fax: 415-931-3773,
Email: info@fsasf.org
The mission is To strengthen families by providing caring,
effective human services with a special emphasis
on low-income families, children, the elderly, and the disabled.

GirlVentures
3543 18th Street #18
San Francisco, California 94110
Phone: (415) 864-0780
Fax: (415) 861-3464
e-mail: info@GirlVentures.org
Mission: To empower adolescent girls to develop and express their strengths by exploring self,
community and the natural world through outdoor adventure, creative arts and group experiences.

Home Away From Homelessness
Located in in the Fort Mason and Marin Headlands areas; four "homes" provide a physical, emotional and spiritual break from the demands of the street.
(415) 561-4621 or email volunteer@homeaway.org

Homeless Children's Network
Homeless Children's Network
3265 17th Street, Suite 404
San Francisco, CA 94110
(415) 437-3990
email: info (at) hcnkids.org
The goal of this program is to respond to the traumas of homelessness by providing therapy
and case management support to homeless children and their families.

At the Crossroads
333 Valencia Street, Suite 320
San Francisco, CA 94103
(415) 487-0691 (phone)
Email
At The Crossroads works with underserved homeless youth and young adults in San Francisco’s Mission and Downtown/Tenderloin neighborhoods. We work with young people who others have given up on, who would not get help without us by bringing our counselors
onto the streets, and shaping our support services around the needs of each individual client.
Our goal is to help our clients build outstanding lives, not just lives of subsistence. Volunteer

Huckleberry Youth Programs'
3310 Geary Boulevard
San Francisco, CA 94118
415.668.2622 phone
415.668.0631 fax
Email: hyp@huckleberryyouth.org
Huckleberry Youth Programs is a community-based agency founded on the belief that adolescence is a turbulent time during which many young people are at risk for life-threatening crises.
These crises include drug and alcohol addiction, physical and sexual abuse,emotional illness,
physical illness (including HIV infection), family breakdown, homelessness, delinquency and suicide.

Larkin Street Youth Center
1044 Larkin St.
(between Post and Sutter)
San Francisco, CA 94109
(415) 673-0911
Volunteer
Operates from six sites throughout San Francisco, encouraging young people to get beyond street life.

Make-A-Wish Foundation
785 Market St., Suite 400
(between Third and Fourth sts.)
San Francisco, CA 94103
(415) 543-7066
The nation's largest wish-granting charity makes the dreams of terminally ill children come true.

San Francisco Conservation Corps
Fort Mason
(Bldg. 102)
San Francisco, CA 94123
(415) 928-7322
Empowers young adults and youths through programs for improving academic skills,
job training, environmental awareness and computer literacy.

Street Stories
3130 20th Street, Suite 311
San Francisco, CA 94110
(415) 864-5221 Main
(415) 970-1090 Fax
email
Streetside Stories is a 15 year old youth arts nonprofit in San Francisco.
Streetside Stories is a nonprofit arts education organization that uses storytelling, creative writing, theatrical improvisation and digital storytelling to help San Francisco and East Bay students develop their reading, writing and oral communication skills. To learn more about opportunities fo volunteer at Street Stories, click here.

 

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Education Advocacy

San Francisco School Volunteers
727 Golden Gate Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94102
(415)749-3700
School Volunteers recruits, trains and supports a community of volunteers
who inspire public school students to reach their full potential.

826 VALENCIA
THE WRITING CENTER
826 Valencia opened its doors to the public in April, 2002. 
And since then has enlisted help from hundreds of qualified volunteer tutors
eager to teach students in the area. Volunteer now »

Minds Matter SF
Minds Matter is a National non profit organization of volunteers that aims
to help high-achieving high school students from low-income
families achieve their dreams of attending college.
Volunteer Information

Science and Health Education Partnership
100 Medical Center Way (Box 0905)
University of California
San Francisco, CA 94143
(415) 476-0300
Provides comprehensive science and health education to students in public schools.

Women's Initiative for Self Employment *****
has been assisting high-potential low-income women who dream of business ownership.
Through an intensive 20 session program — in English or Spanish — women are enabled to start, or expand their business.
Volunteer Information

 

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Health

 

Free Health Clinics in San Francisco

Haight Ashbury Free Medical Clinic
558 Clayton Street
San Francisco, CA
Phone #: (415) 487-5632
Map Location
Founded in 1967 by Dr. David E. Smith, the Haight Ashbury Free Clinics believe that health care is a right, not a privilegeans that it should be free at the point of delivery, comprehensive, non judgmental, demystified, and humane.
Hours: M-Th 9am-9pm, F1-5 By appointment only Free services provided. Primary and specialty care, chiropractic care, health care for the homeless, HIV primary care and case management, HIV risk reduction counseling and testing, pediatrics, podiatry, smoking cessation services, women's health services.

San Francisco Community Clinic Consortium
1550 Bryant Street, Suite 450
San Francisco, CA 94103
Phone: (415) 355-2222
Fax: (415) 865-9960 fax
Volunteer opportunities covering twelve of the Bay Area Free Clinics

Saint Anthony Free Medical Clinic
105-107 Golden Gate Ave
San Francisco, CA 94102
Phone #: (415) 241-8320
Map Location
Hours: M, T, Th, F 8am-12pm, 1pm-4:30pm Wed 8am-12pm Offers free drop-in care on a first come, first serve basis with a line forming thirty minutes prior to opening Free health care

San Francisco Free Clinic
4900 California Street
San Francisco, CA 94118
Phone #: (415) 750-9894
Map Location
(near 11th Ave)Mon-Fri 1:30-pm-4:30pm By appointment Free health care
Uninsured patients only.

The Women's Community Free Clinic
2166 Hayes #104
San Francisco, CA 94117
(415) 379-7800
Most often used services include screening for sexually transmitted infections, routine annual exams, and diagnosis and treatment of gynecological concerns.
For girls and women age 12 and over, from first pelvic exams to post-menopause.
Has a few specialty clinics and a database of referrals to other agencies, but does not offer general medical care for concerns such as colds, back trouble, or diabetes.

Planned Parenthood
815 Eddy St.
(415) 441-5454
(800) 967-7526
Sliding scale fees, MediCal, HAP card, & some private insurance.
GYN, colposcopy, LEEP, prenatal care, abortions, and some primary care and men’s services.

Alzheimer's Association

Arthritis Foundation, Northern California Chapter
Established in 1948, AF is a volunteer-driven, national nonprofit organization dedicated to finding a cure for over 120 types of arthritis. Web site includes valuable Tips for Living with Arthritis, available exercise programs, support groups and an excellent Physician Referral List for Bay Area residents.
657 Mission Street,Suite 603
San Francisco, CA  94105-4120
phone:356.1243
toll free: 800.464.6240
fax: 356.1240
vbruno@arthritis.org
Make a difference! Become an Arthritis Foundation Volunteer!

Family Caregiver Alliance
425 Bush St., Suite 500
(between Grant and Kearny)
San Francisco, CA 94108
(415) 434-3388
One of the first community-based non profits to address the needs of those who take care of adults with Alzheimer's,stroke and other brain disorders.

HEAR
Hearing Education for Rockers (H.E.A.R)
San Francisco, CA
Call for appointment:(415) 409-EARS
Fax: 415 409-LOUD
Information and resources on hearing loss, hearing evaluation referrals and assistive listening devices.
A wonderful example of Love in Action plus
by volunteering to help, you are able work off your outstanding parking tickets.
Sure sounds like a good thing to me.

Immune Enhancement Project
3450 16th St.
(between Church and Sanchez)
San Francisco, CA 94114
(415) 252-8711
An alternative, holistic approach to treating individuals with AIDS and HIV-related illnesses

AIDS Memorial Quilt
310 Townsend St., Suite 310
(at Fourth St.)
San Francisco, CA 94107
(415) 882-5500
One of the world's largest and most recognizable art projects honors the lives of people lost to AIDS.

Pets Are Wonderful Support (PAWS)
2189 Market St.
(at 15th St.)
San Francisco, CA 94110
(415) 241-1460
Committed to keeping pets and their AIDS-affected guardians together.

San Francisco AIDS Foundation
995 Market St., Suite 200
(at Sixth St.)
San Francisco, CA 94103
( 415) 487-3000
One of the nation's oldest and most established AIDS organizations

SF Women Against Rape
3543 18th St #7
San Francisco, CA 94110
(415) 861-2024
SFWAR seeks compassionate people who want to:
* Support survivors of sexual assault
* Challenge all forms of oppression that contribute to sexual assault
* Develop valuable counseling and leadership skills
* Be a part of an inspiring community working for social justice!
Bilingual/Bicultural volunteers especially needed.

Other Rape Hotlines & Information Centers

Battered Women Services

United Against Violence

Child and Adolescent Sexual Abuse Resource Center (CASARC)
Services for people 17 and under.
Medical treatment, counseling, police report made at center.
415-206-8386 (24-hour hotline, Spanish & Cantonese spoken)

Rape Treatment Center
Serves women and men over 18.
Medical treatment, counseling, optional police report and evidence collection.
415-821-3222 (24-hour hotline, Spanish & Asian languages spoken)

Shanti Project
Volunteer Services
Shanti, 730 Polk Street,
San Francisco, CA 94109

You can make an invaluable difference to an underserved person living with
breast cancer or HIV/AIDS and have your life changed in the process.
Please contact Anne Radl, Shanti Volunteer Coordinator, at 415-674-4712
or by email at aradl@shanti.org

San Francisco Suicide Prevention
For more information on our programs or services,
please call our office at 415-984-l9OO during normal business hours,
or drop us an e-mail.
The 24-hour Crisis line is: 415-781-0500.
The focus of the agency has gradually shifted from strictly
suicide prevention to more general counseling services.
Services are provided 24 hours a day by over 250 trained volunteers
with the supervision of a small multi disciplinary staff.
Volunteer

San Francisco Substance Abuse Treatment Facilities

Trauma Foundation
San Francisco General Hospital
1001 Potrero Ave.
San Francisco, CA 94110
(415) 821-8209
Promotes awareness of injury and violence prevention issues.

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Developmental disabilities

 

Project Insight
mailing address:
501 Stanyan Street
San Francisco, CA 94117
c (415) 242-5200

Project Insight is the San Francisco Recreation and Park home for Adaptive Recreation. For over 30 years, Project Insight (PI) has provided a wide range of adaptive recreation programs for people who are Deaf and hard of hearing, blind and visually impaired, and people who have other disabilities. In Fall 2010, Project Insight became the home for all adaptive recreation programs and activities. We are working with community partners and partner agencies to expand our offerings, to meet the diverse needs of our community.

 

Community Gatepath
875 Stanton Road
Burlingame, CA 94010

Rewarding opportunity to help developmentally disabled adults ~ "Turning disabilities into possibilities" for over 85 years.
Community Gatepath is San Mateo county's largest non-profit agency serving people with developmental disabilities. We are looking for volunteers to help out in our Adult Day Program. We need help at meal times and with activities and socialization; no experience is required - we will train you!

The biggest need currently is on Wednesdays & Fridays between 11am -1pm. We also have similar opportunities available Monday through Friday, between 9am-3pm. All Volunteers must pass criminal clearance and a TB test.

This is a great way to give back and get some rewarding hands-on experience in this field.
For more info, please contact Guri Mehta or call 650-259-0176.

 

Support for Families of Children with Disabilities (SFCD)
1663 Mission St., 7th Floor
San Francisco, CA 94103
415-282-7494

A parent-run San Francisco-based nonprofit organization founded in 1982.
We support families of children with any kind of disability or special health care need as they face challenges.

 

Creativity Explored
3245 16th Street
San Francisco, CA 94103
phone: (415) 863 2108
fax: (415) 863 1655
info@creativityexplored.org

Creativity Explored provides a supportive environment for people with developmental disabilities to create visual art to satisfy a basic human need for self-expression, thereby enriching lives and our community.
We strive to heighten awareness and appreciation of the value and diversity of artistic expression, and the significant contributions made by artists with disabilities.

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Other Opportunities to Practice "LOVE IN ACTION"

Community links
Community Land Trust  is a membership-based organization whose mission is to create permanently affordable, resident-controlled housing for low- to moderate-income people in San Francisco through community ownership of the land
San Francisco Foundation  The Foundation mobilizes resources and acts as a catalyst for change to build strong communities, foster civic leadership, and promote philanthropy. It is a bridge between nonprofits and resources, neighborhoods and government, leadership and those in need.
Japantown Foundation  This Foundation supports cultural, community and educational activities for San Francisco Japantown.
Unity Foundation Unity Foundation's programs are designed to create greater understanding, respect and appreciation for all races, cultures, lifestyles, and generations

Welcome to the web site of the Free Print Shop.
You can download eleven charts to help find free food, shelter, medical aid, & help with neighborhood problems in San Francisco. Each of the charts can be downloaded to your computer (and printed if you wish).

	VolunteerMatch has 1733 community based organizations in San Francisco, CA looking for Volunteers just like you.

The American Red Cross works within communities,
providing relief to people who have suffered a disaster.
They also help people prevent, prepare for and respond to a variety of emergencies. 

 

FREE TAX PREPARATION ACROSS THE BAY AREA

How you can help? - volunteer! To qualify for free tax help: Last year’s income was less than $42,000 US Citizenship is NOT required	Tax-Aid provides free high-quality tax return preparation for Bay Area families with incomes less than $42,000. There are three ways you can participate RIGHT NOW: Tax Help: I want free help with my taxes, tell me more Volunteer: I want to volunteer for Tax-Aid Partner: I want to help spread the word

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