SPECIAL NEEDS PROGRAM
Laureola Park (503-527 Old County Road),
San Carlos (650)802-4383
Provides recreation opportunities for children with physical, mental, or emotional disabilities. Volunteers provide leadership and supervision in sports, games, crafts, and music.
ACCESSIBLE RECREATION ACTIVITY PROGRAM (ARAP)
711 Nevada, Redwood City
(650)780-7313 or 780-7344
ARAP serves physically and developmentally disabled adults. Student volunteers are needed to supervise at weekend events.
SPECIAL OLYMPICS, SAN MATEO
1080 S. Amphlett Boulevard, San Mateo
(650)579-1758 x203
A sports training and competition program for developmentally disabled children and adults. Train and coach athletes, or assist at events.
EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER
(San Mateo County Office of Education)
(650)573-4010 (before 4pm)
(650)299-8609 (Press 62#) (voicemail after 4pm)
Volunteer opportunities are available working in the office, helping at special events, and assisting
ROSE RESNICK Lighthouse for the Blind
214 Van Ness, San Francisco
(415)431-1481 x271
Lighthouse for the Blind offers assistance to the blind and visually impaired. Volunteers can read mail, write letters, run errands, or just visit.
SENIOR FOCUS Adult Day Health Program
1720 El Camino Real, #10, Burlingame
(650)696-3660/ (650)696-3644
Offers services designed to enrich the lives of adults with physical and mental disabilities. Assist adults with arts, crafts, & cooking. Chinese, Spanish, & Tagalog speakers especially helpful.
KAINOS Home and Training Center
3631 Jefferson Avenue, Redwood City
(650)363-2423
Kainos provides developmentally disabled adults with housing, vocational training and employment. Volunteers residents with social skills, bowling, cooking, art/music, computer skills, or as a “buddy” for special events.
PARCA
1750 El Camino Real #1, Burlingame
(650)312-0730
Parca offers support services for people with developmental disabilities and their families. Volunteers can be reading tutors, help with music and art workshops, or help take care of children during monthly support meetings. Help is also needed in REACH, an integrated after school program for students ages 5-12. For REACH call Celia at (650) 871-8402.
B.O.K. RANCH
1815 Cordilleras Road, Redwood City
(650)366-2265
Provides individuals with physical and/or developmental disabilities with the experience and therapeutic value of horseback riding. Volunteers walk along side the horse to assist and do horse care. Volunteers commit to one session per week for 6 weeks. Training provided.
NATIONAL CENTER FOR EQUINE FACILITATED THERAPY
5001 Woodside Road, Woodside
(650)851-2271
Provides physical therapy to disabled children and adults. Volunteers walk beside clients on horses during treatment sessions.
CURE AUTISM NOW
San Francisco Bay Area Chapter
(650)743-5443/ (650)593-1290
Committed to accelerating research in autism through education and outreach. Volunteers can help in the office and with fundraising efforts such as the annual “Walk Now” event.
Wheelers @ AMF Redwood Lanes (“Mel’s Bowl”)
2580 El Camino Real, Redwood City
Volunteer Coordinator: Claire Dolin
(650)369-5584
Volunteer Hours: Saturdays 1:00- 3:30
Help individuals with disabilities learn how to bowl! Call ahead to schedule or just show up to help!
Special Olympics @ Bel Mateo Bowl 43rd Ave. & Olympic Ave, San Mateo
Volunteer Coordinator: ‘Grandpa’ (650) 341-2616
Volunteer Hours: Sun mornings 10:30am-12pm
Help individuals with disabilities learn how to bowl! Call ahead to schedule or just show up to help!
Handicappable Luncheon
St. Mary’s Cathedral in San Francisco
E-mail: causewecare22@hotmail.com
Volunteer Coordinator: Triston McLaughlin (415)564-5836
Volunteer Hours: 3rd Saturday of each month, 10:30 or 11:30am until 2pm
Help prepare & serve lunch, carry trays, and clean up at luncheon for adults
with disabilities.
SPECIAL OLYMPICS, SANTA CLARA
www.sonc.org/sccso
1445 Koll Circle, #104, San Jose
(408)392-0170
Special Olympics is a sports training and competition program for developmentally disabled children and adults. Train and coach athletes, assist with registration at events, help with publicity, fundraise, or do office work.
GREEN PASTURES
730 Cornelia Court, Mountain View
(650)956-2333
Green Pastures is a Christian-based residential facility for six children who have physical and mental disabilities. Volunteers can play games with the children, help with homework (tutor), take children for walks, or join in on Saturday outings.
AGNEWS DEVELOPMENTAL CENTER
www.members.tripod.com/cvs-volunteers
3500 Zanker Road, San Jose
(408)451-6036
Agnews serves people who are afflicted with developmental disabilities. Students are encouraged to participate in group projects and special events and to sponsor parties and recreational activities. There are one-day service projects available monthly. See website for one-time service and group projects.
WESTWIND RIDING FOR HANDICAPPED
www.westwindbam.com
27210 Altamont Road, Los Altos Hills
Westwind provides therapeutic horseback riding to children with physical handicaps, especially the orthopedically handicapped. Volunteers lead the horse and serve as companions to the children who ride.
SILICON VALLEY COUNCIL FOR THE BLIND
P.O. Box 493, Mountain View
(650)969-3155
SVCB’s goal is to improve the quality of life for those with vision impairment by promoting independence. The volunteer program matches readers, sports partners, shoppers, etc., with visually impaired people who need assistance. You can also assist with monthly meetings or special events.
SAN MATEO COUNTY AIDS PROGRAM
225 West 37th Avenue, San Mateo
(650)573-2727
The AIDS Program provides food, medical attention and social work services for people with AIDS. The program needs volunteers to help educate other young people about HIV and to assist clients at the drop-in center and clinic.
AIDS COMMUNITY RESEARCH CONSORTIUM (ACRC)
www.acrc.org
1048-B El Camino Real, Redwood City
(650)364-6563 or (650)295-2167
HIV Food Services can use after- school help stocking the food pantry and bagging groceries for clients. Youth with a valid driver’s license can assist by delivering groceries to clients. A two-hour commitment per week is preferred.
ELLIPSE PENINSULA AIDS SERVICES
173 South Blvd., San Mateo
(650)572-9702
Ellipse provides a wide range of support services throughout San Mateo County for people with HIV, their families, and friends. Youth can help in the pantry, deliver groceries, provide emotional and practical support, or educate their peers through the Youth Outreach Team. General clerical support is also needed.
PROJECT OPEN HAND
730 Polk Street, San Francisco
(415)447-2310
Project Open Hand is an agency that prepares, packages, and delivers meals to home-bound pepoe with HIV/AIDS. Volunteers help with food preparation, sorting and packaging of food, or stocking shelves at the food bank.
NAMES PROJECT FOUNDATION
(415) 882-5500
www.aidsquilt.org
Goals are to provide a creative means for remembrance and healing, illustrate the enormity of the AIDS epidemic, increase public awareness of AIDS, assist with HIV prevention education, and to raise funds for community-based AIDS service organizations. Based in San Francisco.
UNTIL THERE’S A CURE
560 Mountain Home Road, Redwood City
(650)696-6360 www.until.org
Woodside (Lynn) (650)332-3238
Until There’s A Cure raises money for AIDS research, core services, and education by selling bracelets. Volunteers may help in the office with data entry, answering phones, compiling press kits, or boxing and shipping bracelets. Assistance is also needed with special projects and events.
ARIS OF SANTA CLARA COUNTY
1550 The Alameda, Suite 100, San Jose
(408)293-2747 x113
ARIS provides HIV/AIDS prevention and support services to the people of Santa Clara County. Volunteer opportunities exist in the food and nutrition, transportation, housing, practical and emotional support and fundraising programs. One-time service opportunities are available.
MILLS-PENINSULA MEDICAL CENTER
1783 El Camino Real, Burlingame
(650) 696-4825
Volunteer opportunities in the hospital include work in the gift shop “healing center”, surgery center, or information and referral services.
MILLS-PENINSULA EXTENDED CARE HOSPITAL
101 S. San Mateo Drive, 4th Floor, San Mateo
(650)344-6353
Provides care and activities for rehab and short-term patients. Volunteers can help by visiting, playing music, or assisting with activities, games, arts and crafts 7 days a week.
MILLS HEALTH CENTER AUXILIARY
100 South San Mateo Drive, San Mateo
(650)696-4825
Mills Health Center offers outpatient services, outpatient surgery, extended care, and physical therapy. Volunteers can work in information services and wheelchair assistance, emergency room, the “healing center” gift shop, or extended care facility. Training and commitment required.
SAN MATEO MEDICAL CENTER
222 West 39th Avenue, San Mateo
(650)573-3731
The hospital needs student volunteers the Gift Shop, Information Desk, Emergency Room, Medical Records, Creative Arts and Recreation Therapies. A long term volunteer commitment is preferred. Volunteers will receive training.
BURLINGAME LONG TERM CARE
(A branch of San Mateo Medical Center)
(650)207-6732
This agency cares for residents who are receiving medical treatment on a long term basis. Help is needed in many areas, including assisting with activities for residents, decorating, and helping at the front desk. Long term volunteer commitment preferred but not required. Bi-lingual volunteers are especially encouraged.
SEQUOIA HOSPITAL
170 Alameda de las Pulgas, Redwood City
(650)364-4664
Volunteers are needed in maternity, the emergency room, the gift shop, the lobby desk, and many other opportunities. Orientation and training are provided. Uniform required. Minimum requirement of 3 hours per week.
KAISER HOSPITAL JUNIOR PROGRAM
1150 Veterans Boulevard , Redwood City
(650)299-3134
Volunteers are needed to assist with patient care and to staff the health center and information desk. Orientation session, hospital tour, interview, and 6-month commitment required.
SUTTER VNA AND HOSPICE
700 S. Claremont Street #220, San Mateo
(650)685-2803
Sutter VNA and Hospice provides at-home nursing care for the sick and dying. Volunteers can help collate, fold, and stuff envelopes for mailings to patients and their families.
SETON MEDICAL CENTER, DALY CITY
1900 Sullivan Avenue, Daly City
(650)991-6567
The hospital needs help in many areas, including the medical library, gift shop, information desk, Health Resource Center and patient wards.
SETON MEDICAL CENTER, COASTSIDE
600 Marine Boulevard, Moss Beach
(650)728-5521
Volunteers can help in the lab, x-ray, social services department, or gift shop. Entertain patients, come for a one-time “show-and-tell,” or adopt-a-patient to visit on a regular basis.
LINDA MAR HEALTH CARE
751 San Pedro Terrace Road, Pacifica, CA 94044
(650) 359-4800
Serves people recovering from serious illnesses and injuries. Volunteers visiting the center can talk, play games, write letters, or provide arts and crafts for residents. Afternoon, evening and weekend opportunities are available.
STANFORD UNIVERSITY Medical Center
300 Pasteur Drive, Stanford
(650)723-6636
The Jr. Volunteer Program assists thepatients and staff in the medical center. Help in the gift shop, patientescort, book cart, flower delivery, maternityservice, or patient services. Three hours per week commitment.
LUCILLE PACKARD CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL
725 Welch Road, Palo Alto
(650)497-8696
The hospital offers programs in playing and reading to children, administrative help, help in the maternity ward, and recreation therapy.
V.A. PALO ALTO Health Care System
3801 Miranda Avenue, Palo Alto
(650)858-3903
Cares for veterans of the U.S.military. Volunteers help with filing, answering thephones, greeting patients or escorting patients to and from their appointments. Must commit a total of 100 hours.
EL CAMINO HOSPITAL JR. PROGRAM
2500 Grant Road, Mountain View
(650)940-7214
El Camino Hospital is a community hospital serving the medical needs of people in the Bay Area. Volunteers are needed for patient-related care and services. Most shifts take place M-F from 4-6pm or weekends. Must commit 100 hrs.
V.A. MEDICAL CENTER
795 Willow Avenue, Menlo Park
(650)858-3903
The Center needs help in the office with answering phones and work processing. Patient care volunteers receive nursing-aide training and help residents groom and feed themselves.
SHARON HEIGHTS CARE & REHAB
1185 Monte Rosa Drive, Menlo Park
(650)854-3300
Volunteer Hours: 8am-4:30pm, 7 days/wk
The hospital offers short-term care for people recuperating from surgery and long-term care for people suffering from Alzheimer’s Disease and dementia. Volunteers can help to brighten by visiting patients and taking them for walks.
ARTHRITIS FOUNDATION
www.arthritis.org
657 Mission Street, #6, San Francisco
(415)356-1230 X110
The Arthritis Foundation provides education and literature relating to the treatment of Arthritis. Volunteers needed to do general office work.
AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION
1710 Gilbreth Rd., Suite 100, San Mateo
(650)259-6776/ (650)259-6808
The American Heart Association is dedicated to reducing disability and death from cardiovascular diseases and stroke. Volunteers are needed to help with office work or special events.
AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY
1650 So. Amphlett Blvd., San Mateo
(650)578-9902
The ACS is dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem by prevention and diminishing suffering from cancer through research, education, advocacy, and service. One-time Service Projects are available.
ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION
www.alznorcal.org
2065 W. El Camino Real, Mountain View
(650)962-8111
The Alzheimer’s Association offers services and programs to families of people with Alzheimer’s disease. Volunteers are needed to help with special events such as the Memory Walk on Treasure Island in October.
AMERICAN DIABETES ASSOCIATION
4040 Moorepark Avenue, Suite 105, San Jose
(408)241-1922
The American Diabetes Association provideseducation and information for people affected withdiabetes. Volunteers are trained to give educationaltalks to peers and learn to visit and council studentswho have diabetes.
PET ASSISTED THERAPY SERVICES
www.furryfriends.org
(408) 280-6171
Pet Assisted Therapy Services volunteers take their own animals to visit patients in handicapped children’s centers, hospitals, and other group-care facilities. Animals must be well trained and kept under control. Based in San Jose.
SERVICES FOR BRAIN INJURY
667 Chapman, San Jose
(408)295-4119
A day treatment program which assists adults who have sustained a brain injury. Volunteers can tutor in math or reading, aid with crafts and cooking, or assist one-to-one on computers.
STANFORD Medical School Blood Center
800 Welch Road , Palo Alto, CA 94304
(650)723-6795
Volunteer Hours: M-F8:30-2:30, some Saturdays
The Blood Center is a non-profit community blood bank which distributes blood products to children and adults undergoing transplants and surgery. Prepare equipment, label bags, serve refreshments to donors and monitor their heath, or help in the lab. Min. commitment is 40 hours.
RONALD McDONALD HOUSE
520 Sand Hill Road, Palo Alto
(650)470-6014
Ronald McDonald House is a ‘home away from home’ for the families of children receiving treatment at Stanford’s Children’s hospital. Play with children, assist with operations of the house, check families in, or answer phones. Shifts are two hour per week.
SMCO CHILD HEALTH SERVICES
225 West 37th Avenue, San Mateo
(650)573-2248
Volunteers are needed in the Child Health and Disability Prevention Program (CHDP). Help the dental disease prevention coordinator conduct dental health education in low income K-6 schools. Students may adopt a classroom and help the teacher deliver the Brighter Bites Dental Disease Prevention Program.