San Francisco, California and the surrounding Bay Area is one the most ethnically and culturally diverse cities in the United States. The city is home to many artists, painters, dancers, singers and the like. San Francisco has something to offer everyone and because there is something for everyone there are thousands of business and organizations within the city and the Bay Area that supports the needs of the community. And a lot of these organizations need volunteers or desire volunteers to help keep their organizations running smoothly. In whatever way you are looking to volunteer there is an organization searching for someone to meet its needs.
A small list of some organizations looking for volunteers has been provided. Each organization has different requirements or requests of its volunteers so one should contact the organization directly if looking to volunteer.
Animal Welfare-
San Francisco SPCA-
The San Francisco Bay Area has a lot of rescue organizations for animals; wild animals, stray animals and surrendered animals. The San Francisco SPCA is the biggest animal rescue organization in the city and they are always anxious for volunteers. The goal of the organization is not euthanize any of their animals but find loving homes for all. Contact the organization itself for volunteer opportunities. The San Francisco SPCA 2500-16th Street, San Francisco, CA 94103-4213 Tel: 415-554-3000
Rocket Dog Rescue-
Located in the Bay Area Rocket Dog Rescue is in its sixth year. Run by dedicated volunteers, these volunteers selfishly rescue dogs from overcrowded shelters and euthanization. Many dogs find loving homes because of Rocket Dog Rescue.
Rocket Dog Rescue P.O. Box 460826 San Francisco, CA 94146 (415) 756-8188 www.rocketdogrescue.org
Conservation-
Nature Conservancy-
One of the biggest conservation organizations in the US, the Nature Conservancy has an office in San Francisco. The Nature Conservancy helps to protect the environment by purchasing land and protecting it, through scientific research and funding. The Nature Conservancy relies on donations and volunteering to meet its goals. Nature Conservancy 201 Mission St, #4, San Francisco, CA 94105 ww.nature.org
The Crissy Field Center-
Always looking for volunteers the Crissy Field Center works to educate the public about protecting the environment and its goal is to have a more environmentally aware society. Crissy Field Center Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy Building 201, Fort Mason San Francisco, CA 94123 (415) 561-3000 www.crissyfield.org
Health Care & Hospice-
San Francisco AIDS Foundation-
The San Francisco AIDS Foundation is always looking for volunteers to work telephone hotlines or provide clerical help. The Foundation provides assistance to the HIV positive members of the community and educates the public about HIV/AIDS. San Francisco AIDS Foundation 995 Market St Suite 220 San Francisco, CA 94103 volunteer@sfaf.org
Little Brothers Friends of the Elderly-
Little Brothers Friends of the Elderly is a national, non-profit based organization made up of volunteers who help to combat the isolation and loneliness of the elderly. LBFE San Francisco has over 1,000 volunteers in the Bay Area that visit the elderly that have no family. Little Brothers-Friends of the Elderly 909 Hyde Street, Suite 628 San Francisco, CA 94109 (415) 771-7957 www.sanfrancisco.littlebrothers.org
San Francisco and the Bay Area is a community with a lot of organizations in need of volunteers. If you are looking for any volunteer opportunities within the Bay Area, there is a website that is operated by the Bay Area Volunteer Information Center and it provides information about volunteering the area and there is a list of organizations in need of or regularly accepts volunteers.