All of the following service opportunities are great for individuals, families, or small groups.

Ongoing Opportunities:

Urban Church Lunch Ministry
Time: The Third Sunday of the Month at 10:00 a.m.
Location: The Urban Church at 470 El Paseo Dr. in Oakland
Description: Volunteers help prepare a meal for our partners at the Urban Church, join them for their worship service, and then serve them lunch. Funding for the food is provided by Creekside Community Services.
Contact: Armando Stokes at (510) 415-2232

Jones Nursing Home Visits
Time: The third Thursday of the month from 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Location: Jones Nursing Home at 524 Callan Ave. in San Leandro
Description: Join the Creekside staff for a time of singing, Bingo, and prayer with the lovely residents.
Contact: Kathy Greer at (510) 430-0607

Casa Vincentia Yard Clean Up
Time: Early evenings or Saturdays
Location: Casa Vincentia in Oakland
Description: Get your hands dirty trimming bushes, mowing the front lawn, or pulling weeds at this home for unwed mothers.
Contact: Kathy Greer at (510) 430-0607

Cooking Dinner For Building Futures With Women And Children
Time: Flexible days and times
Location: Flexible
Description: Cook dinner as a group for the women and children residing in a safe house through Building Futures With Women And Children. You can cook dinner one evening and deliver it the next day.
Contact: Kathy Greer at (510) 430-0607

Reading Partners At Brookfield Elementary School
Time: Monday-Thursday between 8:25 a.m.-4:25 p.m. You pick the day and time.
Location: Brookfield Elementary School at 401 Jones Ave. in Oakland.
Description: Do one on one reading with a student. Training and on-site support are provided.
Contact: Kathy Greer at (510) 430-0607

Reading Partners At Hillside Elementary School
Time: Monday-Thursday between 8:25 a.m.-4:25 p.m. You pick the day and time.
Location: Hillside Elementary School at 15980 Marcella St. in San Leandro.
Description: Do one on one reading with a student. Training and on-site support are provided.
Contact: Kathy Greer at (510) 430-0607

Reading Partners At Reach Academy
Time: Monday-Friday during school hours. You pick the day and time.
Place: Reach Academy at 9860 Sunnyside St. in Oakland.
Description: Do one on one reading with a kindergartener or first grader.
Contact: Kathy Greer at (510) 430-0607

San Leandro Healthcare Center
Time: Any Saturday
Location: San Leandro Healthcare Center at 368 Juana Ave. in San Leandro
Description: Visit the residents of this nursing home. We will supply you with a Bingo game and craft.
Contact: Kathy Greer at (510) 430-0607