Volunteer Opportunities

Crippsmas Place is a charity fundraiser featuring an annual December display of over 80 decorated homes in north Fremont. Volunteers carry, arrange, and install the painted plywood cut-out decorations in the front yards of neighbors who requested help, along Nicolet Avenue and the cul-de-sacs of Asquith Place, Cripps Place, Wellington Place, and Nicolet Court. Ground-level work only - no ladders or rooftops. Volunteers are also notified about opportunities during the event itself, like handing out candy canes.

In-person · One-time · 2 hrs/shift

Help run games, crafts, and other activities at the Fremont Elks Lodge's annual Trunk or Treat Halloween carnival, a free community event for kids. Shared with Kennedy students by Ms. Clark as a JFK service learning opportunity.

In-person · One-time

Hayward Rotary works with high school students on several yearly projects: a book sorting party (about 6,000 books sorted into book bags for third graders, an evening event with pizza for volunteers), the Rowell Ranch Rodeo concessions that raise money for the club's community grants, the Back to School Child Spree at Bay Fair Mall (100 students get a shopping budget for school items), and a November 8 breakfast fundraiser at Chabot College that supports education projects. Club members sign community service forms for participating students.

In-person · One-time

Groups of volunteers ring bells for the Salvation Army Christmas Kettle program in November and December. Group volunteers are welcome. The Tri-Cities Corps signs paper service-hour forms.

In-person · Flexible

Teen volunteers help with the Friday Kids Music Program (two seasons a year, 8 to 10 Fridays each) and the Summer Day Camp in July 2027. High school students are welcome, especially those with musical talent, since music help is in high demand. 8th graders with a musical interest are also welcome. The Tri-Cities Corps signs paper service-hour forms.

In-person

Help run the St. Vincent de Paul thrift store in Fremont. Every dollar the stores earn supports the organization's programs for people in need across Alameda County. Roles listed on their site include sorting donations, organizing clothing, book merchandising, floor stocking, and larger projects like painting, window displays, and garden work. The org says schools send student volunteers and asks for at least 8 hours over a few days, ideally with a friend so you can work as a team.

In-person · Flexible

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.

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

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

In-person · Recurring · 2 hrs/shift

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

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

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.