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