Berkeley High School
Focus Area STEM education, Local Hiring Mission Berkeley’s only traditional public high school which serves an extremely diverse student body of over 3200 students, grades 9 – 12. shoshanaokeefe@berkeley.net https://bhs.berkeleyschools.net/ Volunteer Opportunities Description Ways to Engage Time Commitment Hire BHS students as (paid or unpaid) interns or part-time workers Hire local talent Ongoing Be a…
Read MoreCommunity Resources for Science
Focus Area STEM education Mission The mission of CRS is to connect and engage educators, students, and scientists in a vibrant and innovative network of science learning resources, transforming science education. They are building a community of educators and scientists who work together to excite all children about learning through the scientific exploration of the…
Read MoreBerkeley Community Scholars
Focus Area Local Hiring, STEM Education Mission The Berkeley Community Fund (BCF) has been working to improve the Berkeley community since 1991 and envisions an economically and socially diverse city whose promising youth become engaged and global citizens. They provide need-based scholarships to motivated Berkeley youth from lower-income families as well as College Success and…
Read MoreBerkeley Schools Volunteers
Focus Area STEM education Mission BSV connects community members interested in supporting classroom learning to BUSD teachers interested in having extra support. Classroom Volunteers can be placed in almost any subject area across the district’s elementary, middle or high schools. (510) 644-6244 bsv@berkeley.net Website Volunteer Opportunity Description Volunteer as a math, science, or tech tutor…
Read MoreCal State University Institute for STEM Education
Focus Area STEM education, Local Hiring Mission The CSU Institute for STEM Education’s mission is to lead the way in preparing all students in our diverse community for cradle-to-career success in STEM disciplines, and for functioning as engaged and informed citizens. (510) 885-7654 maziexylyn.mauricio@csueastbay.edu https://www.csueastbay.edu/steminstitute/ Volunteer Opportunities Description Ways to Engage Time Commitment Provide paid…
Read MoreOpen Computing Facility
Focus Area STEM education Mission Open Computing Facility is an all-volunteer student organization dedicated to free computing for all UC Berkeley students, faculty, and staff. officers@ocf.berkeley.edu www.ocf.berkeley.edu Volunteer Opportunities Description Ways to Engage Time Commitment Host an event or be a guest speaker. Lead by Example One time annually
Read More500 Women Scientists
Focus Area Gender Equity, STEM Education Mission The mission of 500 Women Scientists is to serve society by making science open, inclusive, and accessible. It recognizes women of color serving in STEM fields. 500womenscientists@gmail.com https://500womenscientists.org Volunteer Opportunities Description Ways to Engage Time Commitment Become a member of the Bay Area pod Join the Group Less…
Read MoreBerkeley City College
Focus Area Local Hiring, STEM Education Mission Berkeley’s community college. (510) 981-2850 BCC-CTE@peralta.edu Website Volunteer Opportunities Description Ways to Engage Time Commitment Be a guest speaker at a class or be part of a career education panel presentation Lead by Example One time annually Participate in networking sessions with faculty and students Lead by Example…
Read MoreSafe Time
Focus Area East Bay livability Mission Safe Time recruits volunteer hosts who will temporarily shelter low income individuals and families experiencing a housing crisis. 510.524.5525 info@safetimehost.org https://safetimehost.org/ Volunteer Opportunities Description Ways to Engage Time Commitment Host a student or low-income individual in your home Volunteer for a specific project Ongoing Help recruit other hosts Lead…
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