Volunteer Opportunities

Each year Girls Incorporated of Alameda County has over 700 volunteers. We seek people for on-going commitments, short-term projects and internships. Fill out a volunteer application and get involved. You will be contacted by email once a month with our newest volunteer opportunities.

The following are just some of the volunteer opportunities available at Girls Inc. this year. To schedule a volunteer interview please contact Nicki Guard, Manager of Volunteers for more information.

Ongoing Commitments

Be an All STAR
Weekdays in San Leandro and Oakland
Work with middle school girls in Girls Inc.’s newest program. Assist girls with homework and academic enrichment, encourage girls in sports, technology, nutrition and much more!

GIRLStart and WOW!
Weekdays in San Leandro and Oakland
Train to be a literacy tutor with the GIRLStart (K-3rd grade) program, or a mentor in our WOW! Program (4th-5th grade). We also need people to lead the girls in fun fitness activities. Spend one day a week for 2 hours working with girls in these after-school programs held at Wilson Elementary in San Leandro and at Millsmont, Community United, Parker and Think College Now/International Community Schools in Oakland.

Help Plan Women of Taste
Help plan our annual fundraising event, Women of Taste. This event happens every September. Our steering committee starts planning in February. As a member of our steering committee, you can serve on the chefs, beverages, volunteers, silent auction, or a variety of other sub-committees. Meetings are held in the evening once per month and much of the work can be done from your home or work. Bring your event planning and social networking skills to an event that shows your commitment to the mission of Girls Inc.!

Short-Term Projects

Intern Sponsor
Inspire a young women by becoming an Intern Sponsor. Eureka! is a five-year program that provides leadership and educational enhancement opportunities for teen girls. The goal is to build confidence in science, math, technology, sports, personal development and careers. During the final two summers of the program, the girls participate in internships that provide work experience, professional women role models and career exposure in nontraditional fields for women. For more information read the packet.

Pen Pals
Write letters to the 1st and 2nd grade girls in our GIRLStart literacy program in the Spring. This is a creative opportunity to connect with girls by mail and can fit into anyone’s schedule. You will laugh, cry and be inspired by what the girls tell you about their lives!

Volunteer with your co-workers
Sponsor a children’s book drive at your office and then organize a group of co-workers to come for an afternoon to read with first and second grade girls at GIRLStart.

Guest Fitness Instructor
Teach one or more sessions of dance, kickboxing, yoga or a similar activity for girls in one of our fitness programs.

Guest Artist Workshops
This is for all passionate poets, writers and artists! Use your talents to lead a creative or arts-based workshop for participants in one of our programs.