volunteers make a difference

Each year, over 800 Edgewood volunteers help us bring hope to the lives of Bay Area children and families.  If you want to make a difference, there are many ways to get involved. 

how to become a volunteer

Short-term volunteers can help out with a number of projects including Breakfast Club, gardening, cultural celebrations, holiday parties, fundraising events, etc. 

Long-term volunteers must complete the volunteer application process which includes:

• an interview
• reference checks
• fingerprint/background check
• TB test 
• a one-time orientation

For the benefit of both the volunteers and the kids, we ask for a minimum six-month commitment. We look for volunteers that can be strong positive role models, and can connect with children who have emotional and behavioral issues.
 
All volunteers must be 18 or older.

short-term opportunities

Breakfast Club (Vicente)
Time commitment: 8:30-11:00am on the weekends, by prior arrangement.
Description: Volunteers cook breakfast and eat with the children in our cottages (for groups).

For more information, see frequently asked questions about Edgewood's Breakfast Club.

Dinner Club (Vicente)
Time commitment: 4:30-7:00pm, by prior arrangement.
Description: Volunteers cook dinner and eat with the children in our cottages (for groups).

Gardening Club (Vicente)
Time commitment: Flexible hours, by prior arrangement.
Description: Volunteers help to beautify the Vicente campus by helping with landscaping, planting, and general gardening needs (one-time projects for groups, or long-term projects for individuals).

Events (Various Locations)
Time commitment: Approximately three-hour shifts
Description: Edgewood hosts various fundraising and community events, from auctions to races to talent shows. Volunteers are needed for decorations, set-up, ushering, food service, etc.

long-term opportunities (minimum six-month commitment)

Recreation Volunteer (Vicente)
Time Commitment: Minimum of four hours per week (weekdays and weekends available). Monday-Thursday: 4:00-9:00pm. Saturday: activity, 11:30am-12:30pm; outing, 1:00-4:00pm; activity, 4:30-5:30pm. Sunday: outing, 1:00-4:00pm; activity, 4:30-5:30pm; "Open Rec," 7:15-9:00pm.
Description: Volunteers work with Edgewood’s recreation staff to assist with recreational activities for children in our residential program.

Residential/Cottage Aide (Vicente)
Time Commitment: Weekday and weekend hours available, minimum of two hours per week.
Description: Volunteers will be assigned to a particular cottage and will work alongside residential staff to assist with children's activities.  

Classroom Aide (Vicente)
Time Commitment: Between the hours of 9:15am-3:00pm, Monday through Friday, minimum of two hours per week.
Description: Volunteers will help students with their classwork in our non-public school.

Tutor (San Francisco Family Center and San Mateo)
Time Commitment: Weekly commitment, 3:00-6:00pm (Family Center), 4:00-6:00pm (San Mateo).
Description: Volunteers will tutor kids in various subjects after school between Monday and Thursday.

Recreational Activity Volunteer (San Francisco Family Center and San Mateo)
Time Commitment: Saturdays from 9:00am-4:00pm.
Description: Volunteers will assist in recreational activities throughout the Bay Area for children in the Kinship Program.

contact information

• For information about long-term volunteer opportunities, contact Michael Clumeck at 415.682.3164 or email volunteer@edgewood.org
• For information about corporate or short-term volunteer opportunities, contact Lyz Luke at 415.682.3201 or click here to email