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…

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Community Resources for Science

Focus Area STEM education Mission To empower teachers and STEM professionals serving schools in historically marginalized communities to activate TK-8 students’ curiosity about the world, foster critical thinking, and inspire children to imagine future career pathways. Our programs and services aim to transform TK- Grade 8 science teaching through sustained, responsive partnership toward greater equity…

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Berkeley Community Scholars

Focus Area Local Hiring, STEM Education Mission Berkeley Community Scholars (formerly Berkeley Community Fund) was founded in 1991 supporting a variety of projects that strengthened our community while championing the common good. In 2008 we determined we could make a greater impact by bringing a college degree within reach of Berkeley High School graduates historically…

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Berkeley Public Schools Fund

Focus Area STEM Education Mission The Berkeley Public Schools Fund champions equitable public education for students, families, and our community. Through grants, volunteers and STEM programs, we center equity for the benefit of our students and the entire community. Our partnership with Wareham Development and BUSD to close the opportunity gap in STEM education provides…

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Cal 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 bruce.simon@csueastbay.edu https://www.csueastbay.edu/steminstitute/ Volunteer Opportunities Description Ways to Engage Time Commitment Provide paid…

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Culture of Repair Project

Focus Area Sustainability, East Bay livability, STEM Education Mission The Project supports changing how we think and act relative to the things we have: FIX THEM, don’t reflexively toss and buy. cultureofrepair@gmail.com www.cultureofrepair.org Volunteer Opportunities Description Ways to Engage Time Commitment Volunteer at Community Repair Events and classrooms, working with people to fix their things.…

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Lawrence Hall of Science

Focus Area STEM education Mission Berkeley’s Lawrence Hall of Science’s mission is to partner with the world-class scientists, engineers, educational leaders, and teachers of UC Berkeley to inspire and foster science learning for all. (510)642-5132 lhsweb@berkeley.edu https://www.lawrencehallofscience.org/support/volunteer Volunteer Opportunities Description Ways to Engage Time Commitment Assist instructors in school classes and outreach or directly deliver…

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The Hidden Genius Project

Focus Area STEM education, Local Hiring Mission The Hidden Genius Project trains and mentors Black male youth in technology creation, entrepreneurship, and leadership skills to transform their lives and communities. contact@hiddengeniusproject.org http://www.hiddengeniusproject.org/ (510) 788-1246 Volunteer Opportunities Description Ways to Engage Time Commitment Individuals can volunteer to mentor students Teach Tutor or Mentor One time annually…

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Scientific Adventures for Girls

Focus Area STEM education, Gender Equity Mission (SAFG) is a non-profit organization that provides after school and summer STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) programs to young children with a special focus on girls and underserved youth (510) 926-4089 http://www.scientificadventures.org/ Volunteer Opportunities Description Ways to Engage Time Commitment Female STEM role models can visit a…

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BOSS (Building Opportunities for Self-Sufficiency)

Focus Area STEM education Mission The mission of BOSS is to help homeless, poor, and disabled people achieve health and self-sufficiency, and to fight against the root causes of poverty and homelessness. BOSS develops solutions to mass homelessness, mass incarceration and community violence and is dedicated to the inclusion of people marginalized by addiction, trauma,…

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