Volunteer

Volunteer at Girls Incorporated of the Island City!

Girls Inc. could not operate without the hundreds of hours of volunteer service that we receive every year from dedicated individuals. Volunteers help us further our mission of inspiring all girls to be strong, smart, and bold(SM).

There are many opportunities to volunteer at Girls Incorporated of the Island City. Volunteer for a one-time event or make an ongoing commitment of at least one quarter. Please view the various volunteer opportunities. If you feel like you would make a good match for us, please complete our volunteer application and e-mail or fax it back to us at 510.521.4417. We will then contact you for an interview. Or for more information, please contact our Volunteer Coordinator, Diana Biondo at 510.521.1743 ext. 210.

We are dedicated to placing our volunteers in a job that is a good match for you and for us.

Volunteer Openings for Fall 2011

Program Service Support

Visit the Programs page to find out more about our programs.

Girls Program Walker - Come get your daily exercise and support a great cause! Girls Incorporated of the Island City needs responsible, caring adults to assist our staff with walking our amazing girls from their schools to our center (located at 1724 Santa Clara Avenue). The time commitment is approximately 2:15-3:45pm (1:30-2:45pm on Wednesday and other early release days). Actual walking time takes between 15 and 50 minutes depending on the school. We would prefer someone who can commit to 5 days a week, Monday through Friday, but we will work with your schedule.

Girls Homework Helper - Did you love English, math or science in elementary school? Do you remember needing a little extra help on your homework and wishing you had an awesome grown-up to help you? YOU are the person we are looking for! Girls Incorporated of the Island City is looking for some wonderful, patient adults who are willing to help out our 1-5th grade students with their homework. No need to have a Ph.D. in rocket science. Just bring your enthusiasm and willingness to help. Homework time is 3:15-4:00pm, Monday through Friday. We will work with your schedule depending on your availability.

Dynamic Women (one-time or on-going) - Speak to the girls about your career or life experience, lead an activity, teach a skill, or host a field trip at your work. Join the many Dynamic Women who have made a difference by participating in this program!

Activity Assistant (on-going) – Assist program staff with the afterschool program including the daily tasks needed to facilitate the girls program. Duties of the afterschool volunteer assistant include snack preparation, game playing with the girls, and some homework assistance.

Administrative and Support Services

Social Media Intern - Girls Inc. seeks a social media intern. Responsibilities include researching and presenting opportunities in the social networking and to integrate Girls Inc messaging through social networks to the community and increase Girls Inc presence in the community.

Form Translator - Girls Inc. seeks form translators. Volunteers are needed to assist in the translation of our forms from English to Spanish, Cantonese, and Vietnamese. The purpose of this position is to assist Girls Inc. in meeting the needs of all of the families we serve.

Group Work-Party Volunteers (on-going) - Groups and companies can donate a day of service to help improve the facility or send out a large mailing.

High School Community Service

Teenage girls from the age of 14 and up can obtain their required service hours at Girls Inc. during the school year as well as the summer.

Activity Assistant (on-going) – Assist program staff with the execution of the daily tasks needed to facilitate the girls program. Duties include snack preparation, game playing with the girls, and some homework assistance.

Summer Activity Assistant - Assist our program staff with summer programming. Help with things such as the crafts, snacks, and other miscellaneous tasks as needed.

One Time Events

Volunteer Work Day (Fall, one-time) - Come help Girls Inc. maintain our beautiful Alameda Historical Monument. Like to garden or maybe paint? For more information, download the

Holiday Sale (December, one-time) – Help organize and price donated items, sell, and help wrap presents for youth.

Girls Take Charge Summit (Winter, on-going or one-time) - Give a one-hour workshop on a topic such as economic literacy, sexual health, body image, hip hop dance, colleges and careers, or healthy relationships; solicit prize donations and food donations; help with set-up and clean-up; be a part of the planning committee; or help out the day of the event.

Father-Daughter Dance (February, one-time) – Help with set-up and clean–up of the event; lead a craft table; hand out corsages; or sell Girls Inc. calendars at the event.

Women Who Dare (Spring, one-time or ongoing) – This is our annual luncheon where we honor extraordinary girls and women in the community. We need volunteers to; serve on the steering committee, to help out the day of the event, help with event planning, securing donations, set-up and clean-up of the event, and same-day registration. Planning meetings begin in September.

Court-Appointed Volunteers

If you have required community service hours that you need to complete we would love to have you here at Girls Inc. We ask all volunteers to make a three month commitment. When volunteering as a court appointed Volunteer we ask that you please bring all the required information and paper work to your first orientation meeting.

Board Committees

Visit the Board Committees page to find out more about our Committees

Fund Development, Community Relations, and Special Events Committee - Serve on this committee throughout the year to raise money for and awareness about Girls Inc.

Finance Committee - Help Girls Inc. by offering financial and investment advice to staff and Board members