TEEN VOLUNTEERING
Why volunteer? Many teens are looking for service opportunities right here in Sunnyvale. There are many reasons to volunteer:
- To address an issue you feel strongly about like homelessness, the environment, or literacy.
- To check out a job or career path that interests you.
- To get experience for your college application.
- To meet new people or find a new purpose.
- Your school may require community service hours for graduation.
How much time does it take? It varies depending on the opportunity.
Please note: Fingerprint clearance is required on specific opportunities and/or events.
What kind of community service is available for teens in Sunnyvale?
Ready to get involved? Please fill out the online application at the home page. We will contact you after we review your application via email, usually within two weeks.
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Need more flexibility? Please contact the following agencies directly for evening and/or weekend projects:
Hands on Bay Area , 415-541-9616
Humane Society , 408-727-3383 ext. 872
Sunnyvale Community Services , 408-738-4321
Volunteermatch.org
Volunteer Center of Silicon Valley , 408-247-1126
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Volunteer Resources Contact:
Carolyn Lutticken, Program Coordinator
Claire Garcia, Senior Office Assistant
Telephone: (408) 730-7533, TDD (408) 730-7501
FAX: (408) 730-7696
E-mail: volunteerresources@ci.sunnyvale.ca.us