Volunteer Opportunities

Fremont area & Bay Area, updated regularly.

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32 opportunities found

HealthRegister with the organization

Teen Volunteer Program

Masonic Homes of California – Union City Campus

Support residents through social and recreational activities, special events, and clerical projects. High schoolers engage directly with older adults in meaningful ways. Skilled nursing volunteer roles require volunteers to be at least 16. Volunteers under 18 must have a parent or guardian present during orientation, and all volunteers need a negative TB test within the last 6 months.

In-person · Flexible

OngoingMasonic Homes of California, 34400 Mission Boulevard, Union City, CA 94587

CommunityJoining details unverified

Teen Volunteer Opportunities

Niles Canyon Railway

Volunteer opportunities for teens in all kinds of areas around the historic railway. The primary requirement is that a parent attends with the student and signs a Release of Liability form.

OngoingNiles/Fremont

EnvironmentRegister with the organization

Keep Hayward Clean & Green Cleanups

City of Hayward (Keep Hayward Clean & Green)

Neighborhood cleanup and beautification events. All are welcome, but supervision is not provided for minors — students must be accompanied by a registered adult participant throughout the event. Events run 8:00am-noon; volunteers can stay for as little as an hour or the full four hours.

In-person · Flexible

Arts & CultureRegister with the organization

Holiday for the Arts Show & Sale

Olive Hyde Art Guild

Help with Olive Hyde Art Guild's annual Holiday for the Arts fundraiser in Fremont. The 2026 event begins with the Friday evening gala on October 16, followed by the public show and sale on October 17 and 18.

In-person · One-time

Oct 16, 2026Olive Hyde Art Gallery, 123 Washington Blvd, Fremont, CA 94539

EducationRegister with the organization

Volunteer Tutor

Constillate

Tutor elementary students in math, English, science, or history through Constillate's free online program. High school volunteers are currently being accepted, and the organization prefers its tutor application for faster onboarding.

Remote · Recurring · 1 hr/shift

OngoingRemote (Fremont-based organization)

Food & HungerRegister with the organization

Weekend Food Pantry Volunteer

Salaam Food Pantry

Help distribute food to families in need at Salaam Food Pantry's weekend food distribution in Fremont.

In-person · Flexible

Ongoing4080 Bay Street, Fremont, CA 94538

EnvironmentRegister with the organization

Plant and Care for Trees in Fremont and Newark

Urban Forest Friends

Join a community tree planting or tree care event with Urban Forest Friends, a Tri-City nonprofit that works with the City of Fremont and City of Newark on their Urban Forest Program. Planting season runs October through March; tree care and outreach events happen year round.

In-person · One-time · 3 hrs/shift

OngoingFremont, Newark, and Union City, CA

Food & HungerRegister with the organization

Senior Meals Program Volunteer

Spectrum Community Services

Help serve lunch at a senior center: set up the room, serve dine-in seniors, hand out to-go meals, and clean up afterward. Two-hour shifts, one per week.

In-person · Recurring · 2 hrs/shift

OngoingUnion City and South Hayward senior centers

Food & HungerRegister with the organization

Meal Packing Event - September 13

Kids Against Hunger Fremont

A public meal-packing event where volunteers assemble meals for people facing hunger. High school students are welcome and staff will sign community service hour forms. Kids 14 and under must be accompanied by an adult.

In-person · One-time · 2 hrs/shift

Sep 13, 2026Bridges Community Church, 505 Driscoll Road, Fremont, CA

AnimalsRegister with the organization

Nature Center Volunteer

Sulphur Creek Nature Center (H.A.R.D.)

Work with rescued native wildlife at Sulphur Creek: animal care, education and docent work, and gardening. Because volunteers work closely with the animals, the center asks for a minimum one-year commitment.

In-person · Recurring

Ongoing1801 D Street, Hayward, CA 94541

CommunityRegister with the organization

Team Stronger Than You Think (Team STYT)

SAVE (Safe Alternatives to Violent Environments)

A youth empowerment group focused on preventing teen dating violence and spreading awareness. Members earn volunteer hours through meetings, event planning, and tabling. Students who attend SAVE events and workshops earn hours as well.

In-person · Recurring

OngoingFremont, CA (Tri-City area)

EnvironmentRegister with the organization

Tule Ponds Saturday Workdays

Math Science Nucleus

Saturday morning workdays at the Tule Ponds wetland preserve in Fremont: habitat upkeep, trail and pond maintenance, and general site work.

In-person · Recurring · 3 hrs/shift

OngoingTule Ponds at Tyson Lagoon, Fremont, CA

EnvironmentRegister with the organization

Vermicomposting Program

Math Science Nucleus

A new composting-with-worms program run by Math Science Nucleus. Hands-on environmental work for students interested in soil science and waste reduction.

In-person · Flexible

OngoingFremont, CA

EnvironmentRegister with the organization

Heirloom Garden Workdays at Shinn Park

Friends of Heirloom Flowers

Garden and grounds work at the historic Shinn Park heirloom gardens in Fremont. No experience needed. Regular Tuesday sessions plus three larger service days in September.

In-person · Flexible · 3 hrs/shift

OngoingShinn Historical Park, 1251 Peralta Blvd, Fremont, CA

CommunityNo registration required

Titan Thrift Volunteer

JFK Wellness Center

Sort and organize donated items for Titan Thrift, a student thrift program run through the JFK Wellness Center.

In-person · Recurring · 2 hrs/shift

OngoingJohn F. Kennedy High School, 39999 Blacow Rd, Fremont, CA 94538

AnimalsRegister with the organization

Youth Volunteering

Ohlone Humane Society

Help animals in a lot of different ways: fostering kittens, running donation drives, making craft items, or helping with social media. Pet Therapy visits are open to volunteers 15 and older; other activities welcome younger students with a parent helping out.

In-person · Flexible

OngoingFremont, CA

EducationRegister with the organization

Teen Library Volunteers

Hayward Public Library

Help librarians in the children's room — cleaning and shelving books, prepping craft supplies, and assisting with programs. Open to students in 7th through 12th grade.

In-person · Recurring

OngoingHayward, CA

CommunityRegister with the organization

Fire Explorer Post #173

Fremont Fire Department

A career-exploration program for teens interested in firefighting, with monthly trainings, ride-alongs, and a fire academy. Open to ages 14 through 21 who have completed eighth grade and keep at least a 2.0 GPA.

In-person · Recurring

OngoingFremont, CA

CommunityRegister with the organization

ReStore and Construction Volunteering

Habitat for Humanity East Bay/Silicon Valley

Help at a Habitat ReStore or on a construction site. Staff can sign off on volunteer hours on-site, which makes hour verification straightforward. Note there is no Fremont ReStore — the closest locations are San Jose, Oakland, and Concord.

In-person · Flexible

OngoingSan Jose, CA (nearest ReStore; no Fremont location)

HealthRegister with the organization

High School Volunteer Program

Washington Health

Volunteer at a real hospital supporting patients and staff across different departments. This is a serious commitment: you agree to at least one year and 100 hours, so it suits someone who wants sustained healthcare experience rather than quick hours.

In-person · Recurring

OngoingFremont, CA

CommunityRegister with the organization

Newark Days: Parade

Newark Days Celebration Inc.

Help with the Newark Days Parade — tasks range from coordinating participants to walking in the parade carrying banners. Specific tasks will be assigned upon arrival.

In-person · One-time · 5 hrs/shift

Sep 19, 2026MacGregor Playfields / Newark Community Center, 35501 Cedar Blvd, Newark, CA

CommunityRegister with the organization

Newark Days: Newark Mile 4K

Newark Days Celebration Inc.

Help with a variety of race-related tasks for the Newark Mile 4K, including check-in of runners, setup of the race, monitoring the course, and clean-up after the race is done.

In-person · One-time · 4 hrs/shift

Sep 19, 2026MacGregor Playfields / Newark Community Center, 35501 Cedar Blvd, Newark, CA

Food & HungerRegister with the organization

Viola Blythe Community Services Volunteer

Viola Blythe Community Service Center of Newark, Inc.

Sort food and clothing and stock shelves at the Viola Blythe warehouse. Additional opportunities include Saturday special projects for teen groups, event tabling, holiday food sorting, and the Children's Christmas Party (the Saturday before Christmas).

In-person · Flexible

Ongoing7730 Enterprise Dr #2, Newark, CA 94560

CommunityRegister with the organization

Newark Days: Arts, Crafts & Trade Fair

Newark Days Celebration Inc.

Help with check-in and setup of vendor booths at the Newark Days Arts, Crafts, and Trade Fair.

In-person · One-time · 4 hrs/shift

Sep 19, 2026MacGregor Playfields / Newark Community Center, 35501 Cedar Blvd, Newark, CA

EnvironmentRegister with the organization

Nature Learning Center Garden Volunteer Workdays

City of Fremont Environmental Services

Help maintain the pollinator garden and grounds at the Nature Learning Center through organized volunteer workdays. Tasks vary by session and may include weeding, planting, watering, and general garden upkeep.

In-person · Flexible

OngoingNature Learning Center, 40224 Paseo Padre Parkway, Fremont, CA (Central Park)

EnvironmentRegister with the organization

Cleanups & Habitat Restoration

City of Fremont Environmental Services

Volunteer at City of Fremont park cleanups, creek cleanups, and habitat restoration events. Tasks may include removing litter, sorting recyclables, watering native plants, removing invasive plants, and mulching. Students can earn community service hours for participating.

In-person · One-time

OngoingVarious locations in Fremont, CA

EnvironmentNo registration required

Help Restore the Niles Heritage Orchard

CORE (California Orchard Restoration Experiment)

Pruning orchard trees, hauling cut branches to the scrap pile, and (when wood chips are delivered) filling wheelbarrows, dumping, and raking chips around the orchard.

In-person · Recurring · 5 hrs/shift

OngoingCalifornia Nursery Historic Park, Niles, Fremont, CA

AnimalsRegister with the organization

Tri-City Animal Shelter

City of Fremont Animal Services

Earn community service hours from home! Make braided fleece toys for dogs or fleece blankets for foster kittens each item counts as 1 hour.

OngoingFremont, CA

Food & HungerRegister with the organization

Second Harvest of Silicon Valley Food Bank

Second Harvest of Silicon Valley

Sort and pack food at one of the largest food banks in the nation. Volunteers under 18 need a guardian's electronic consent at least 48 hours before their shift.

Ongoing750 Curtner Ave, San Jose, CA 95125

EducationRegister with the organization

Alameda County Library Volunteers

Alameda County Library

Help with library programs, book reviews, and community events. Apply through their online portal one application works for all library locations.

Ongoing2400 Stevenson Blvd, Fremont, CA 94538

CommunityAvailability unverifiedRegister with the organization

Abode Services Homeless Outreach

Abode Services

Support unhoused individuals and families across the Bay Area through shelter programs and outreach. Must be at least 12 years old and Covid-19 vaccinated to volunteer.

Ongoing40849 Fremont Blvd, Fremont, CA 94538

Food & HungerRegister with the organization

TCV Food Bank + Mobile Pantry

Tri-City Volunteers

Sort and distribute food to families in need across Fremont, Newark, and Union City.

In-person · Flexible

Ongoing37350 Joseph St, Fremont, CA 94536