Alameda Volunteer Opportunities
There are many opportunities available around our community for those with some extra time and civic spirit. You can get involved by contacting one of the organizations listed below to volunteer your time.
Send additional volunteer opportunity information and/or corrections to: [email protected].
Download this information as a PDF. Page updated February 10, 2026
100K Trees for Humanity
Bay Area MakerFarm
2631 Main St, Alameda, CA
(415) 489-0074
https://www.100ktrees4humanity.com/contact
Plant Trees for Public Health with this urban reforestation nonprofit. Positions include: high school student coordinator, tree nursery stewards, compost managers, community outreach, field canvassing.
Alameda Adult Literacy Program
Veterans Building 2203 Central Avenue – Room 350
(510) 865-2454
https://www.alamedafree.org/SERVICES/Adult-Literacy
Alameda Reads is a FREE service of the Alameda Free Library. The program has been helping adults improve their reading and writing skills for more than 30 years.
Alameda Animal Shelter
1590 Fortmann Way
(510) 337-8565
https://www.alamedaanimalshelter.org/volunteer/give-local.html
Friends of the Alameda Animal Shelter (FAAS) volunteers help the shelter run smoothly by working in the kennel, walking dogs, caring for cats and helping at The Thrifty Kitty, a thrift store benefiting FAAS.
Alameda Architectural Preservation Society
P.O. Box 1677
(510) 479-6489
https://alameda-preservation.org/get-involved/volunteer
Preservation activities including action committee, media, and tours. Support flyer distribution at events such as the July 4th Parade or as a docent on upcoming Legacy Home Tours.
Alameda Backyard Growers
1133 Pearl St.
510-239-7425
https://alamedabackyardgrowers.org/projects/project-pick
Project Pick volunteers help harvest fruit that Alameda residents donate to the Alameda Food Bank to support food security and reduce waste.
Alameda CERT Disaster Preparedness Office
1300 Park Street
(510) 337-2121
https://alamedaca.gov/emergency-info/cert
Community Education and Preparedness
Participants learn skills that will enable them to provide emergency assistance to their families and neighbors.
Alameda Food Bank
650 West Ranger Avenue
(510) 523-5850
https://www.alamedafoodbank.org/volunteer
Food Bank volunteers assist with food packing and sorting as well as client check-in, food distribution, traffic control, set-up and clean-up.
Alameda Historical Museum
2324 Alameda Avenue
(510) 521-1233
https://alamedamuseum.org/Volunteer
Volunteer as a docent at either The Alameda Museum and the Meyers House & Garden
Alameda Hospital Auxiliary
2070 Clinton Avenue
(510) 814-4043
https://www.alamedahealthsystem.org/ahs-volunteers
Alameda Hospital Volunteers help in a wide range of areas including in the Gift Shop, Information Desk, Emergency Department, Physical Therapy and Clerical responsibilities.
Alameda Meals on Wheels, Inc.
P.O. Box 2534
(510) 865-6131
http://www.alamedamealsonwheels.org/
Meals on Wheels Volunteers support independent living by delivering meals and/or visiting homebound individuals through the Alameda Friendly Visitors (AFV) program.
Alameda Point Collaborative
677 W. Ranger Ave.
(510) 898-7800
https://apcollaborative.org/volunteer/
APC Volunteers aid our residents gain stability and build their lives in multiple ways such as weeding at the Farm, planting seedlings at Ploughshares, tutoring our students, teaching a new skill to our adults, administrative help or grounds work
Alameda Recreation and Park Department
2226 Santa Clara Ave
(510) 747-7529
https://www.alamedaca.gov/Departments/Recreation-Parks/Tweens-and-Teens-Grades-6-12/Volunteer-Community-Service-Opportunities
Volunteer and Community Service ARPD offers a variety of volunteer and community service opportunities for Middle and High School youth which count towards school community service requirements.
Adults/Seniors: call or email for additional opportunities.
Altarena Playhouse
1409 High Street
(510) 523-1553
https://www.altarena.org/support-us/volunteering-at-altarena
Playhouse Volunteers support inclusive critically acclaimed productions that foster greater appreciation and support for the theater arts in Alameda and throughout the Bay Area.
California Historical Radio Society
2152 Central Avenue
(510) 522-1974
https://californiahistoricalradio.com/support/volunteer/
Support Radio’s Rich History work on exciting digitizing, restoration, and conversion projects, assist in the museum, join events, and be part of a community of radio enthusiasts.
The Child Unique Montessori School
2226 Encinal Avenue
(510) 521-0595
https://www.thechildunique.org
Work with a student as a 1:1 support (must clear a background check). We will assist the volunteer with understanding of Montessori education and provide continual guidance of a teacher. If you enjoy children, have patience, and a gentle spirit, please contact us.
Christ Episcopal Church
1700 Santa Clara Avenue
(510) 523-7200 or (510) 517-7622
https://christchurchalameda.org/
Assist Unhoused People Year round showers and
lunch, Sundays 1:30 – 4:30 in the Parish Hall. Winter
warming shelter: December – March, seven nights per
week, open 5pm – 7am, help with hot dinners and
take-away lunches.
Community Action for a Sustainable Alameda
[email protected]
https://casa-alameda.org/get-involved
CASA is a community-wide coalition dedicated to raising awareness, mobilizing community action, and facilitating programs to achieve the goal of the Alameda Climate Action and Resiliency Plan
Downtown Alameda
2447 Santa Clara Ave., #302
510-523-1392
https://downtownalameda.com/events/volunteer
Downtown Volunteer Opportunities help the downtown district thrive for all to enjoy. Join the growing number of people who are working together to make Downtown Alameda a great place to visit.
Frank Bette Center For the Arts
1601 Paru Street
(510) 523-6957
https://www.frankbettecenter.org/volunteer
Gallery Minder shifts are usually three hours from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. or 2 p.m. – 5 p.m. on Friday, Saturday or Sunday. Event shifts vary. Orientation and training will be provided.
Friends of Alameda Free Library
1550 Oak Street
(510) 747-7737
https://alamedafriends.com
Friends of the Alameda Free Library volunteers support the café, bookstore, or with book sales.
Girls, Inc. of the Island City (GIIC)
1724 Santa Clara Avenue
(510) 521-1743
https://www.girlsincislandcity.org/volunteer
Girl’s Leadership Program – many meaningful, effective, and fun ways to volunteer & support GIIC including assisting with programs, leading workshops, fundraising and event planning.
League of Women Voters of Alameda
PO Box 1645
(415) 580-2698
https://www.lwvalameda.org/volunteer
Protect voter rights and provide information to make
informed decisions. Join voter services, youth outreach,
and campaign finance committees. LWVA developed a
voter literacy game VerifyIt. To get involved with VI call
or text [email protected] or (510) 693-2148
Mastick Senior Center
1155 Santa Clara Avenue
(510) 747-7511
https://www.alamedaca.gov/Departments/Recreation-Parks/Mastick-Senior-Center
Mastick volunteers support a variety of programs and services in the areas of health, education, and recreation to meet the needs of adults age 50 and older.
Midway Shelter
Building Futures with Women & Children
(510) 357-0205 ext 206
https://bfwc.org/give-support/volunteer/
Donate move-in kits, dinner or holiday gifts and make a real difference helping women who are working hard to build new lives for themselves and their children after homelessness and domestic violence.
Ploughshares Nursery
2701 Main Street
(510) 755-1102
https://ploughsharesnursery.
Assist with nursery tasks such as plant care, weeding, watering, and sign making. Remote website and inventory management opportunities are available. Volunteers register here: CERVIS. Use dropdown menu.
REAP Climate Center
Campus: 2133 Tynan Ave.
Business: 909 Marina Village Pkwy., #234
https://www.reapcenter.org/volunteering
Various Levels Hands on planting and gardening to specialized supports such as social media, grant writing, and administrative.
Rhythmix Cultural Works
2513 Blanding Avenue
(510) 865-5060
https://www.rhythmix.org/volunteer
Arts and Community Support artists and performers by contributing to the ongoing development of a unique arts community and theater space.
Rotary Club of Alameda
[email protected]
https://portal.clubrunner.ca/4362
A Service Organization with many volunteer opportunities including planting trees, raising money for Alameda charities, serving vulnerable Alamedans and protecting the environment.
USS Hornet Museum
707 W Hornet Ave
(510) 521-8448 x243
https://uss-hornet.org/volunteer
Maintain and Support Historic Aircraft Carrier, including: collections, exhibits, community outreach, docent, security, and special events; as well as Ship, Aircraft, and Radio restoration.
West Alameda Business Association
1509 Webster St
(510) 523-5955
https://www.westalamedabusiness.com/new-page-1
Webster Street Focus From community service projects to helping with events and other neighborhood initiatives, there are plenty of ways to make a difference.
West End Arts District
1453 Webster Street
(415) 309-8565
https://www.westendartsdistrict.org/volunteer
Volunteer at events that foster and celebrate the performing and visual arts in the West End of Alameda.