We in The Center wanted to highlight a few upcoming opportunities to volunteer during the Holiday season! VolunteerMatch.org is a fantastic resource to find volunteer positions for both long and short term projects. Contemporary Jewish Museum If you are looking to give something back to the community on Christmas Day, the Contemporary Jewish Museum is… Read More
SF Rec and Park’s Workreation Program
Application opens December 18 Workreation is a student job training and employment program that is an integral part of the San Francisco Recreation & Park Department’s mentor-ship program. The program is designed for teens age 14‐17. This year marks our 56th year of running the program. The Workreation program is the most unique and oldest youth… Read More
SFPAL Law Enforcement Summer Cadet Academy and Internship 2018
The SFPAL Law Enforcement Cadet Program is a collaborative effort of the San Francisco Police Activities League (SFPAL) and the San Francisco Police Department (SFPD). Since 1959 the PAL Cadet Program has provided opportunities for growth, leadership and career experience for thousands of San Francisco youth — including many who have chosen to pursue law… Read More
Volunteer Opportunity: Glide Memorial Annual Holiday Jam, Nov. 29
Glide Memorial is looking for volunteers to make their Annual Holiday Jam happen! The event this year is at the Masonic on Wednesday November 29th, see event details at https://www.glide.org/loveovercomes. If interested, please let them know your 1st, 2nd and 3rd choices for shifts (or if you are open to any shifts, that’s even better!)… Read More
Rustic Pathways Design Contest: Deadline Dec. 1
Each year we print new Rustic Pathways stickers that we send to students and educators who travel with us and give to our staff all over the world. We thought it would be really cool if a student designed our next limited edition sticker. Sp, Rustic is hosting a design contest for students to create… Read More
The Stanford Institutes of Medicine Summer Research Program
The Stanford Institutes of Medicine Summer Research Program (SIMR) is an eight-week program in which high school students from diverse backgrounds are invited to perform basic research with Stanford faculty, postdoctoral fellows, students and researchers on a medically-oriented project. The goals of the program include increasing interest in biological sciences and medicine in high school… Read More
Guria is looking for help with their “Freedom Now Campaign” 2018 Annual Art Exchange and Exhibit
This past year, Guria rescued 267 people, including 167 children, from slavery, while others raised awareness in their communities by educating, talking, and creating art about human trafficking. Both their direct action and others’ facilitation of community dialogue are vital components of the complex battle against this great injustice. FREEDOM NOW Global Art Exchange & Exhibit is a part… Read More