Tech Exchange

Focus Area East Bay livability, STEM Education Mission Tech Exchange envisions a digitally connected Bay Area where everyone has the technology resources they need to thrive. They have distributed 49000 computers, provided 35000 instructional hours of computer training, offered 200 youth technical internships, and diverted 900 tons of e-waste diverted from landfills since their inception…

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SupplyBank.Org

Focus Area East Bay livability Mission The K to College program provides school supplies, dental supplies, backpacks, early learning kits and other items to homeless, foster and other low-income students throughout Berkeley. (510) 569-5862 http://SupplyBank.Org Volunteer Opportunities Description Ways to Engage Time Commitment Donate money Donate or Sponsor Less than an hour annually Host or…

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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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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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500 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 by fighting racism, patriarchy, and oppressive societal norms. 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 than…

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Bay Area Teen Science

Focus Area STEM education Mission Bay Area Teen Science is a provider and promoter of out-of-school STEM opportunities for all Bay Area teens. B.A.T.S. is part of the K-12 outreach program at UC Berkeley’s College of Engineering. info@bayareateenscience.org www.bayareateenscience.org Volunteer Opportunities Description Ways to Engage Time Commitment Businesses can sponsor specific events Donate or Sponsor…

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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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Biotech Partners

Focus Area STEM Education, Local Hiring Mission Biotech Partners’ mission is to provide underserved youth with education and training for careers in the biotechnology industry or other STEM related fields. It includes a 2-year high school in-classroom Biotech Academy and up to a 2-year Bioscience Career Institute in partnership with Peralta Community College District. The…

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TechEquity Collaborative

Focus Area East Bay livability Mission TechEquity Collaborative envisions a world where the tech industry can and should create economic prosperity for everyone, and be a place where tech employees and companies are engaged and active participants in making our economy equitable. They bring together tech workers, activists, and community members to investigate and address…

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