List of Upcoming Events

Check this list for events and community service opportunities near you!

Moonlight Run and Walk
Sep
20

Moonlight Run and Walk

Volunteers are an essential part of making the evening safe and successful and dozens of youth and adult volunteers are needed, including experienced trail bike riders interested in monitoring the course. Volunteer service hours available for both students and adults. Various shifts 5pm - 9pm

Age: All ages, family-friendly
Volunteer info & sign up: HERE

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Charlie and The Chocolate Factory w/ Palo Alto Players
Sep
20

Charlie and The Chocolate Factory w/ Palo Alto Players

Volunteer ushers needed! Greet patrons, assist with ticket scanning, line management, show program distribution, general patron assistance, concessions sales, and tidying the auditorium after the performance. Must be comfortable with crowds, have good communication skills, be able to stand for 1 hour, walk unassisted on a slope, stoop, carry a 20 lb. load, read small print in low light. Use of electronic scanners, making change.

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Charlie and The Chocolate Factory w/ Palo Alto Players
Sep
21

Charlie and The Chocolate Factory w/ Palo Alto Players

Volunteer ushers needed! Greet patrons, assist with ticket scanning, line management, show program distribution, general patron assistance, concessions sales, and tidying the auditorium after the performance. Must be comfortable with crowds, have good communication skills, be able to stand for 1 hour, walk unassisted on a slope, stoop, carry a 20 lb. load, read small print in low light. Use of electronic scanners, making change.

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Charlie and The Chocolate Factory w/ Palo Alto Players
Sep
21

Charlie and The Chocolate Factory w/ Palo Alto Players

Volunteer ushers needed! Greet patrons, assist with ticket scanning, line management, show program distribution, general patron assistance, concessions sales, and tidying the auditorium after the performance. Must be comfortable with crowds, have good communication skills, be able to stand for 1 hour, walk unassisted on a slope, stoop, carry a 20 lb. load, read small print in low light. Use of electronic scanners, making change.

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Work Bee
Sep
22

Work Bee

  • 994 Beech Street East Palo Alto, CA, 94303 United States (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

We at Lauren’s House 4 Positive Change, Inc. are partnering with the East Palo Alto 7th Day Adventist Church for a work bee. We are cleaning out and decluttering our spaces.

Age: All ages/family friendly

If you are interested, please call/text Mo Graves at 650-630-0222.

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Charlie and The Chocolate Factory w/ Palo Alto Players
Sep
22

Charlie and The Chocolate Factory w/ Palo Alto Players

Volunteer ushers needed! Greet patrons, assist with ticket scanning, line management, show program distribution, general patron assistance, concessions sales, and tidying the auditorium after the performance. Must be comfortable with crowds, have good communication skills, be able to stand for 1 hour, walk unassisted on a slope, stoop, carry a 20 lb. load, read small print in low light. Use of electronic scanners, making change.

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EPACENTER Awards Ceremony
Sep
27

EPACENTER Awards Ceremony

The East Palo Alto Center for Community Media is holding an awards ceremony for winners of its Stop the Hate: Reimagining Our Communities Art Competition.

Volunteers will assist in registering guests, guiding attendees through the evening's activities and sharing information at various tables at the event.

Age: All ages, family-friendly

Contact: Henrietta J. Burroughs at henrietta@epamedia.org

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Democracy: Voter Access & Turnout Town Hall
Sep
29

Democracy: Voter Access & Turnout Town Hall

  • El Palo Alto Room, Mitchell Park Community Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

We are having a hybrid town hall with our sibling city and would appreciate the support.
4-6 people needed to help with setup, checking in (1 hour)
Another or same 4-6 people to take down (30-45 mins/ 2:30 - 3:15 pm) - separate request being submitted
If there is someone who is good with Zoom hosting and keen for an experience, please reach out.

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Democracy: Voter Access & Turnout Town Hall  (Copy)
Sep
29

Democracy: Voter Access & Turnout Town Hall (Copy)

  • El Palo Alto Room, Mitchell Park Community Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

We are having a hybrid town hall with our sibling city and would appreciate the support.
4-6 people needed to help with setup, checking in (1 hour)
Another or same 4-6 people to take down (30-45 mins/ 2:30 - 3:15 pm) - separate request being submitted
If there is someone who is good with Zoom hosting and keen for an experience, please reach out.

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Fall Fest
Oct
26

Fall Fest

Remember when you were in elementary school attending school wide fun events? Re-live the magic by volunteering at the Walter Hays Elementary Fall Fest! Visit this volunteer schedule & sign-up with your friends! You can sign up for multiple shifts.
Volunteers will receive FREE food tickets.

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Fiddler on the Roof w/ Palo Alto Players
Nov
8

Fiddler on the Roof w/ Palo Alto Players

Volunteer ushers needed! Greet patrons, assist with ticket scanning, line management, show program distribution, general patron assistance, concessions sales, and tidying the auditorium after the performance. Must be comfortable with crowds, have good communication skills, be able to stand for 1 hour, walk unassisted on a slope, stoop, carry a 20 lb. load, read small print in low light. Use of electronic scanners, making change.

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Fiddler on the Roof w/ Palo Alto Players
Nov
9

Fiddler on the Roof w/ Palo Alto Players

Volunteer ushers needed! Greet patrons, assist with ticket scanning, line management, show program distribution, general patron assistance, concessions sales, and tidying the auditorium after the performance. Must be comfortable with crowds, have good communication skills, be able to stand for 1 hour, walk unassisted on a slope, stoop, carry a 20 lb. load, read small print in low light. Use of electronic scanners, making change.

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Fiddler on the Roof w/ Palo Alto Players
Nov
10

Fiddler on the Roof w/ Palo Alto Players

Volunteer ushers needed! Greet patrons, assist with ticket scanning, line management, show program distribution, general patron assistance, concessions sales, and tidying the auditorium after the performance. Must be comfortable with crowds, have good communication skills, be able to stand for 1 hour, walk unassisted on a slope, stoop, carry a 20 lb. load, read small print in low light. Use of electronic scanners, making change.

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Fiddler on the Roof w/ Palo Alto Players
Nov
15

Fiddler on the Roof w/ Palo Alto Players

Volunteer ushers needed! Greet patrons, assist with ticket scanning, line management, show program distribution, general patron assistance, concessions sales, and tidying the auditorium after the performance. Must be comfortable with crowds, have good communication skills, be able to stand for 1 hour, walk unassisted on a slope, stoop, carry a 20 lb. load, read small print in low light. Use of electronic scanners, making change.

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Fiddler on the Roof w/ Palo Alto Players
Nov
16

Fiddler on the Roof w/ Palo Alto Players

Volunteer ushers needed! Greet patrons, assist with ticket scanning, line management, show program distribution, general patron assistance, concessions sales, and tidying the auditorium after the performance. Must be comfortable with crowds, have good communication skills, be able to stand for 1 hour, walk unassisted on a slope, stoop, carry a 20 lb. load, read small print in low light. Use of electronic scanners, making change.

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Fiddler on the Roof w/ Palo Alto Players
Nov
16

Fiddler on the Roof w/ Palo Alto Players

Volunteer ushers needed! Greet patrons, assist with ticket scanning, line management, show program distribution, general patron assistance, concessions sales, and tidying the auditorium after the performance. Must be comfortable with crowds, have good communication skills, be able to stand for 1 hour, walk unassisted on a slope, stoop, carry a 20 lb. load, read small print in low light. Use of electronic scanners, making change.

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Fiddler on the Roof w/ Palo Alto Players
Nov
17

Fiddler on the Roof w/ Palo Alto Players

Volunteer ushers needed! Greet patrons, assist with ticket scanning, line management, show program distribution, general patron assistance, concessions sales, and tidying the auditorium after the performance. Must be comfortable with crowds, have good communication skills, be able to stand for 1 hour, walk unassisted on a slope, stoop, carry a 20 lb. load, read small print in low light. Use of electronic scanners, making change.

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Fiddler on the Roof w/ Palo Alto Players
Nov
22

Fiddler on the Roof w/ Palo Alto Players

Volunteer ushers needed! Greet patrons, assist with ticket scanning, line management, show program distribution, general patron assistance, concessions sales, and tidying the auditorium after the performance. Must be comfortable with crowds, have good communication skills, be able to stand for 1 hour, walk unassisted on a slope, stoop, carry a 20 lb. load, read small print in low light. Use of electronic scanners, making change.

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Fiddler on the Roof w/ Palo Alto Players
Nov
23

Fiddler on the Roof w/ Palo Alto Players

Volunteer ushers needed! Greet patrons, assist with ticket scanning, line management, show program distribution, general patron assistance, concessions sales, and tidying the auditorium after the performance. Must be comfortable with crowds, have good communication skills, be able to stand for 1 hour, walk unassisted on a slope, stoop, carry a 20 lb. load, read small print in low light. Use of electronic scanners, making change.

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Fiddler on the Roof w/ Palo Alto Players
Nov
24

Fiddler on the Roof w/ Palo Alto Players

Volunteer ushers needed! Greet patrons, assist with ticket scanning, line management, show program distribution, general patron assistance, concessions sales, and tidying the auditorium after the performance. Must be comfortable with crowds, have good communication skills, be able to stand for 1 hour, walk unassisted on a slope, stoop, carry a 20 lb. load, read small print in low light. Use of electronic scanners, making change.

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Charlie and The Chocolate Factory w/ Palo Alto Players
Sep
15

Charlie and The Chocolate Factory w/ Palo Alto Players

Volunteer ushers needed! Greet patrons, assist with ticket scanning, line management, show program distribution, general patron assistance, concessions sales, and tidying the auditorium after the performance. Must be comfortable with crowds, have good communication skills, be able to stand for 1 hour, walk unassisted on a slope, stoop, carry a 20 lb. load, read small print in low light. Use of electronic scanners, making change.

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Charlie and The Chocolate Factory w/ Palo Alto Players
Sep
14

Charlie and The Chocolate Factory w/ Palo Alto Players

Volunteer ushers needed! Greet patrons, assist with ticket scanning, line management, show program distribution, general patron assistance, concessions sales, and tidying the auditorium after the performance. Must be comfortable with crowds, have good communication skills, be able to stand for 1 hour, walk unassisted on a slope, stoop, carry a 20 lb. load, read small print in low light. Use of electronic scanners, making change.

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Charlie and The Chocolate Factory w/ Palo Alto Players
Sep
14

Charlie and The Chocolate Factory w/ Palo Alto Players

Volunteer ushers needed! Greet patrons, assist with ticket scanning, line management, show program distribution, general patron assistance, concessions sales, and tidying the auditorium after the performance. Must be comfortable with crowds, have good communication skills, be able to stand for 1 hour, walk unassisted on a slope, stoop, carry a 20 lb. load, read small print in low light. Use of electronic scanners, making change.

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Filoli Orchard Days
Sep
14

Filoli Orchard Days

Help prepare the Gentleman’s Orchard for Orchard Days. Build a hay maze and mulch the trees and path while learning the history of the orchard.

Age: All ages, family-friendly
Physical Requirements: bending, kneeling, lifting, reaching, and the ability to carry 20 lbs.

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Charlie and The Chocolate Factory w/ Palo Alto Players
Sep
13

Charlie and The Chocolate Factory w/ Palo Alto Players

Volunteer ushers needed! Greet patrons, assist with ticket scanning, line management, show program distribution, general patron assistance, concessions sales, and tidying the auditorium after the performance. Must be comfortable with crowds, have good communication skills, be able to stand for 1 hour, walk unassisted on a slope, stoop, carry a 20 lb. load, read small print in low light. Use of electronic scanners, making change.

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Filoli Orchard Days
Sep
12

Filoli Orchard Days

Help prepare the Gentleman’s Orchard for Orchard Days. Build a hay maze and mulch the trees and path while learning the history of the orchard.

Age: All ages, family-friendly
Physical Requirements: bending, kneeling, lifting, reaching, and the ability to carry 20 lbs.

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Multi-Faith Peace & Prayer Picnic
Sep
11

Multi-Faith Peace & Prayer Picnic

Join American Muslim Voice and Multi-faith Voices for Peace & Justice to help set-up, serve food, or clean-up for this special annual event to transform this tragic day into one of peace and building a beloved community. All ages are welcome to attend the event. Celebrate and invite your friends and family. Please RSVP for food headcount.

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Charlie and The Chocolate Factory w/ Palo Alto Players
Sep
8

Charlie and The Chocolate Factory w/ Palo Alto Players

Volunteer ushers needed! Greet patrons, assist with ticket scanning, line management, show program distribution, general patron assistance, concessions sales, and tidying the auditorium after the performance. Must be comfortable with crowds, have good communication skills, be able to stand for 1 hour, walk unassisted on a slope, stoop, carry a 20 lb. load, read small print in low light. Use of electronic scanners, making change.

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Charlie and The Chocolate Factory w/ Palo Alto Players
Sep
7

Charlie and The Chocolate Factory w/ Palo Alto Players

Volunteer ushers needed! Greet patrons, assist with ticket scanning, line management, show program distribution, general patron assistance, concessions sales, and tidying the auditorium after the performance. Must be comfortable with crowds, have good communication skills, be able to stand for 1 hour, walk unassisted on a slope, stoop, carry a 20 lb. load, read small print in low light. Use of electronic scanners, making change.

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Charlie and The Chocolate Factory w/ Palo Alto Players
Sep
6

Charlie and The Chocolate Factory w/ Palo Alto Players

Volunteer ushers needed! Greet patrons, assist with ticket scanning, line management, show program distribution, general patron assistance, concessions sales, and tidying the auditorium after the performance. Must be comfortable with crowds, have good communication skills, be able to stand for 1 hour, walk unassisted on a slope, stoop, carry a 20 lb. load, read small print in low light. Use of electronic scanners, making change.

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Italian Street Painting Expo
Aug
25

Italian Street Painting Expo

  • University Ave and Tasso Street Palo Alto, CA, 94301 United States (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Youth Community Service invites you to volunteer at the beloved chalk art event, the Italian Street Painting Expo at the Palo Alto Festival of the Arts, during the weekend of August 24-25.

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YUPP Organize Donations!
Aug
24

YUPP Organize Donations!

  • 1290 Pomeroy Avenue Santa Clara, CA, 95051 United States (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Help organize donations at YUPP Org. Remove trash, recycle, put all cleaning items away, walk through the container, classrooms, and multipurpose room. Tasks: Organizing storage containers with donations and event supplies Remove minor debris and unused items.

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Mountain View Fall Volunteer Fair
Aug
24

Mountain View Fall Volunteer Fair

The City of Mountain View will be hosting a Fall Volunteer Fair on Saturday, Aug. 24 at the Mountain View Community Center from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Those interested in volunteering will have the opportunity to meet with local organizations to learn about volunteer opportunities and their services. This event is open to all. Stop by, get involved, and make a difference!

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Italian Street Painting Expo
Aug
24

Italian Street Painting Expo

  • University Ave and Tasso Street Palo Alto, CA, 94301 United States (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Youth Community Service invites you to volunteer at the beloved chalk art event, the Italian Street Painting Expo at the Palo Alto Festival of the Arts, during the weekend of August 24-25.

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GoodforMEdia Maker Day: The Future of Social Media: By Youth, for Youth
Aug
16

GoodforMEdia Maker Day: The Future of Social Media: By Youth, for Youth

This special event invites young people in the Bay Area ages 13 - 22 to come together and share about the way they navigate the online world. During a time where 95% of teens have smartphones, and 35% of us use 1 in 5 top social media apps constantly, our youth advisors have identified the need for youth to have access to supportive spaces where they can figure out healthy ways to use these platforms. Inspired by this new reality, we curated this event to center young people's lived experiences online and in the real world, so that there is a future where we CAN walk away from our phones feeling inspired and motivated, not burned out.

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2024 Palo Alto Municipal Service Center Open House
Jul
27

2024 Palo Alto Municipal Service Center Open House

The City is hosting an Open House at the Municipal Service Center (MSC) to showcase some of the “behind the scenes” work that we do for the community. Join us on Saturday, July 27 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and bring your family, friends, and neighbors for a fun and educational day that is sure to please people of all ages!

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