Everyone hopes that they will never have a disaster or hard time hit them but unfortunately many of us do. It is at these times we seek help from a local non profit organization. These organizations are mainly staffed by volunteers. So by volunteering at one of these organizations, you could be someone’s beacon of hope and make a difference in their life. There are several non profit organizations in Sunnyvale, California that could use your assistance.
Sunnyvale Fish helps the needy by providing them with food, clothing and household necessities. Volunteers are needed to help bring in donations, be a food driver, food shopper or a helper at the Fish Clothes Closet. For more information on volunteering and locations, call (408) 245-9109.
If you like being around books, then volunteering at the Western Philatelic Library may be something that you’d be interested in. They are located at 1500 Partridge Avenue Building 6, Room 6, Sunnyvale, California, 94087. Volunteers help shelve books, repair books, assist patrons, help out at special events, etc. To find out more, call (408) 733-0336.
Volunteer Opportunities in Sunnyvale, California #3: Meals on Wheels
Meals on Wheels is run through the Sunnyvale City Senior Center located at 550 E. Remington Drive Sunnyvale, CA 94087. Meals on Wheels is a non profit organization that provides quality healthy meals to senior and disabled citizens. Volunteers take meals to these citizens and offer them assistance if the patron needs help cutting their meal. Volunteers can also help prepare food, clean up and sometimes do data entry. For more information, call (408) 730-7360.
Volunteer Opportunities in Sunnyvale, California #4: Support Network for Battered Women
The Support Network for Battered Women is located at 1257 Tasman Drive, Suite C, Sunnyvale, CA 94089. Women who have been abused and battered come to this organization for help. If you can commit to a long term position, you can be trained to be a counselor for battered women. If you can only come in for a short amount of time, you can volunteer by doing research, creating documents, data entry, forms & flyers, transporting items, etc. For more information, call (408) 541-6100, extension 117.
Volunteer Opportunities in Sunnyvale, California #5: Sunnyvale Community Services
Sunnyvale Community Services has several volunteer opportunities available. If you like to knit, crochet and make other homemade items, then you might want to sign up with the SCS Auxiliary. Volunteers for Bag People of SCS bag up food every month to give to needy families and senior citizens. Lobby Administrators give information about the Sunnyvale Community Programs, refer and register families for programs. Hotel Collectors collect hotel soaps/shampoos/etc while on vacation to give to the homeless. Community Christmas Center volunteers give families a two week supply of food and a new gift at Christmas. Food/Gift drive volunteers work with their school/church/or other group to raise food and gifts for the Sunnyvale Community Services. If any of these positions sound like something you’d like to do, call Marie Barlahan, the Director of Operations/Volunteers at (408) 738-4298.
