February 20th - March 11th
VOLUNTEER NETWORK FUNDRAISER AT WOODSTOCKS! 2/22/2012 6-9pm http://www.facebook.com/events/220512764709191/
Check out more events on "On Going Opportunities" CHECK OUT THE EVENTS SECTION FOR CHARITY FUNDRAISERS. SIGN UP FOR THE WINTER WEEKEND OF SERVICE! During the weekend of February 25th and 26th, the Community Service Resource Center is organizing a Weekend of Service. Projects will take place throughout Davis. Spend part of your weekend helping those in your community! Our goal is to connect UCD volunteers with the local community to create a positive impact in a short amount of time. Online Sign-Ups are open! Click here to register! Our official organization is now on Facebook! http://www.facebook.com/#!/volunteernetworkca Putah Creek Council seeks volunteers to plant native trees and shrubs and install protective fencing along Putah Creek Putah Creek Council seeks volunteers to help native shrubs and trees and install post and cable fencing along the top bank of Putah Creek near Pedrick Road (Road 98) this coming weekend, February 11 and 12. The post and cable fencing will help protect the new plants, and keep off-highway vehicle trespassers off private land and important wildlife habitat. The plants will provide habitat to a variety of local wildlife, attract beneficial pollinators, and help stabilize the creek bank to reduce erosion and improve water quality in areas which have been harmed from motorized trespass. Volunteers may sign up for any of four sessions held throughout the weekend. There are four sessions scheduled, one in the morning and afternoon of both Saturday and Sunday. Morning shifts are from 9:30 AM – Noon; afternoon shifts are from 1:30 PM – 4:00 PM. Complete details and registration are available at www.putahcreekcouncil.org or by calling 530-795-3006. All tools and supplies will be provided by Putah Creek Council. Participants should dress for the weather in clothing that can get dirty and closed-toe shoes. Interfaith Rotating Winter Shelter (IRWS) Description: IRWS is a community-based effort uniting religious congregations, secular volunteer groups, and individuals to provide cold-weather shelter and hospitality on a rotating basis to persons who are homeless in Davis area. Need two overnight volunteers to help with supervision and clean up. Click here to sign up. When: On-going until Mid-March For more information: Contact irwsteam@gmail.com or visit http://www.interfaith-shelter.org. CAC Gift MAKING for CAC Gift Giving at the UCD Cancer Center (Gifts will be handed out to patients and caregivers)
CAC GIFT GIVING at the UCD Cancer Center in Sacramento
Central Davis Tree Care Tuesday, February 18th: Up to 6 volunteers are needed to join us as we care for young trees planted in the Sycamore Lane and Redwood Lane areas of Davis. Tree care activities include structural pruning, weeding, mulching, and adjusting or removing stakes as needed. For more information and to register online, please visit the event website. DLSSP North Date: February 25, 2012 - 9:00am - 5:00pm LocationThe Arc of San Francisco Facility1500 Howard S.San Francisco, CA District Large Scale Service Project North (DLSSP North) is a one day volunteer event with all of the northern clubs in the Cal-Nev-Ha Circle K district. Our district is coming together to help out a great non-profit organization that focuses on helping adults with mental and developmental disabilities. The Arc of San Francisco has reached out to these individuals and their families all over the San Francisco community. Not only is this event a great way to serve alongside your fellow Circle K members, but it is also a great opportunity to participate in the District Service Initiative, Special Help for Special Needs! Working with The Arc will allow us to put the goals of the DSI into action. Not only will you be helping individuals with mental disabilities, but you will also be working with them to make scarves and blankets! More information: https://www.facebook.com/events/232308230182526/ Putah Creek Council Description: Putah Creek Council runs a variety of local events to protect and enhance local habitat, and teach local residents about the natural world. Join the Council and other local volunteers for an upcoming tree planting event in Davis or Winters. Six volunteers are also needed to staff a table on Duck Days, the region’s premiere environmental education fair. Volunteers will receive a free T shirt and will sell guidebooks and shirts are the event. When and where: Tree Planning Event dates range from February 11 – March 11. Please visit http://www.putahcreekcouncil.org/events to see specific dates and sign up. Duck Days: shifts are 7:30 am – noon and noon – 4:30 pm. Event located in South Davis at the Yolo Wildlife Headquarters. For more information: Please contact Libby Earthman at libby@putahcreekcouncil.org. Spay Day Info and Volunteers Needed Tell anyone you might know about spay day and the very very affordable spay/neuters that include free vaccines, flea treatment, and a free microchip!! We especially have room for male cats, but both dogs and cats are welcome. Please pass on the information to friends, neighbors, or even post the information at the apartment complex down the street or you laundromat. Applicants go to sacanimal.org for $15 cat and $20 dog spay/neuter with proof of low income. Possible volunteers for Spay Day February 26th are also welcome to email Jill at jill.ycspca@yahoo.com. UC Davis Field Day Description: In need of volunteers to help with checking in participants, directing students, assisting contest judges. Help the largest student-run event on campus where hundreds of high school students compete in various contests. Lunch will be provided. When and where: Saturday, March 3, from 8:00 am -1:00 pm For more information: Please contact Margery Magill at memagill@ucdavis.edu. Oak Planting at Nursery Saturday, March 3, 2012 Five volunteers are needed to help plant oak seedlings into pots where they will continue to grow throughout the summer and be ready for planting in the ground next season. Come learn about vegetative propagation from Rich Marovich, Putah Creek Streamkeeper, and how oaks benefit wildlife in Putah Creek. Event will be at Putah Creek Council's native plant nursery at 5800 Chiles Road in Davis. When: March 3rd, 2012 9:30 AM through 12:00 PM Cancer Networking Support Group
California Arbor Week Tree Planting Saturday AM March 10, 9:30 a.m. - nooon Help us celebrate California Arbor Week by planting native trees along the Putah Creek River Parkway in Winters. The new trees will provide valuable wildlife habitat, protect water quality, prevent erosion, and beautify the park for generations to come. This is a great opportunity to see the new channel, learn which plants and animals live in and along the creek, and make a difference in our watershed. Putah Creek Council will provide all the plants and tools, including gloves. Please wear clothes that can get dirty and closed-toe shoes. Meet at 1:30 p.m. at Winters Rotary Park, corner of Main St. and Railroad Ave., and we'll walk to the project site from there. We'll work until 4 p.m. Please register to reserve your spot - space is limited. Registration link and map with directions are below. When March 10th, 2012 9:30 AM through 12:00 PM Contact Phone: 530-795-2009 Email: sara@putahcreekcouncil.org Fleet Feet of Sacramento Description: Need volunteers to help with a half marathon ~Shamrock N Run. Volunteers can choose to work at the Fluid stations, the starting line or the finish line. When and where: March 11 at Raley Field in Sacramento. Time differs depends on volunteers: Fluid stations (6:45 am – 1:00 pm), Starting line (5:30 – 11:00 am), Race Day packet pick-up (6 – 9:30 am), Water and metal distribution/finish line (7 am – 1:00 pm) and Finish line tear down and clean up (1 – 2:30 pm). For more information: Please contact Valorie Schneider at 916-862-1995 or valorie.schneider@att.net. Volunteer Opportunity – Help Japanese Tsunami survivors rebuild To mark the one-year anniversary of the Great Eastern Japan Earthquake and Tsunami, we are putting together a fundraising campaign to help those in Japan working to rebuild their communities and their lives. Using an original music video distributed through You Tube, Facebook, and other social media, we will work to create a viral video campaign that asks for micro donations ($1, $5, $10) using PayPal, Google Payments, etc. All monies will go to Mercy Corps, a non-denominational charitable organization that has ongoing projects to help survivors get back on their feet and rebuild their lives. We need assistance starting immediately, only for one month, approximately 10-15 hours per week, as we are looking to launch the video on the one-year anniversary of the tsunami, March 11, 2012. We are looking for two people to help in the following areas: 1) Music Video Production Assistant: The ideal candidate will have excellent research and communication skills and the desire to learn. Experience with any form of video production would be a plus but is not necessary. This P.A. will help secure photos and footage that can be legally used in the video. This person will receive a Production Assistant credit on the published video. Position could be shared by two people. 2) Social Media Production Coordinator: The ideal candidate will have knowledge of social media, excellent research skills, and the ability to work independently. Experience with publicity, social media, and/or charitable organizations would be a bonus. This person will receive a Production Coordinator credit on the published video. Position could be shared by two people. Come help us make a difference for the survivors in Japan! Contact: (530) 756-6580 or email me at tracyskaplan@gmail.com Shamrock 'n' Marathon Sunday, March 11th, 6:00am - 2:00pm @ Sacramento, CA WE are gauging interest for this event. Come volunteer as course monitors for the Fleet Feet Shamrock 'n' Half Marathon. Help with the starting line, finish line tear down sweat check spots, and stations, Contact - service@crcdavis.org More opportunities to come shortly! | WELCOME
The Davis Volunteer Network is a website that exists to connect volunteers with local groups and organizations that suit their interest. This is accomplished through a constantly updated webpage that displays current volunteer opportunities and events. In addition, you can check the "On Campus" and "Off Campus" pages to find organizations within the Davis community. The Volunteer Network is a registered non-profit corporation in the state of California. Tax exemption pending. Facebook Page: http://www.facebook.com/#!/volunteernetworkca |
