Partner with HandsOn Bay Area
Each year, HandsOn Bay Area partners with more than 280 schools, parks and nonprofits to create group-based volunteering projects that help sustain their programs and restore their facilities.
All of our projects are managed and led by trained Project Leaders who serve as the liaison between our partners and the volunteers. If you are simply looking for a place to list your organization's volunteer opportunities, or require a long-term commitment from volunteers, please contact the Center for Volunteer & Nonprofit Leadership, VolunteerMatch, or another Volunteer center in your area.
HandsOn Bay Area delivers real value to our partners*
In 2023, HandsOn Bay Area led 23,743 volunteers to serve 142 schools, parks & nonprofit organizations. On average, we provide our community partners the following benefits annually:
Volunteers per
year*
Volunteer hours
per year
Value of tools,
supplies and grants**
Value of
volunteer time***
*Annual average based on 2022 data and combination of CommUNITY calendar and employee volunteering events.
**Annual average based on 2022 tools, supplies, and grants amount ($618,060) used to benefit HandsOn Bay Area community partners.
***Based on 2016 Independent Sector “Value of Volunteer Time” in CA at $28.46/hr.
HandsOn Bay Area offers partners two primary types of volunteer support:
CommUNITY Calendar:
Our CommUNITY Calendar program creates ongoing volunteering opportunities to support your organization throughout the year. These projects can be anything from tutoring to gardening to preparing a meal - whatever your organization needs!
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Projects must require at least three volunteers
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Projects must happen at least once a quarter - no one-time events, galas, or marathons
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Volunteers are not required to attend a training, get a background check, or sign-up through an additional system other than our website
Corporate volunteering:
Our staff works with you to design and manage a customized, done-in-a-day volunteer event in support of your organization. We coordinate the project from start to finish, supply necessary tools and materials, and lead the volunteers the day-of.
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Generally take place during the workday (Monday - Friday, 9am-5pm)
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Groups are rarely less than 10 people, but can be as large as 200
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Because companies plan these events with specific dates in mind, we can rarely shift these dates to accomodate pre-existing work days and events
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If your organization...
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Is a registered 501(c)(3) organization, government agency, or school.
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Does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, or the presence of a non-related medical condition or disability.
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Will take responsibility of paying for required background checks or fingerprinting for volunteers.
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HandsOn Bay Area nonprofit partner testimonials
HandsOn Bay Area volunteers help over 270 schools, parks, and nonprofits with over 69,000 hours of volunteer service each year. Hear from some of our satisfied partners in the community.
If I was another school or nonprofit organization in need of volunteer support, I would say contact HandsOn Bay Area. They bring the volunteers to match your site's needs, and they get the job done.
George Henderson
Community School Manager
MLK Elementary (Oakland) • Bay Area Community Resources
Having HandsOn Bay Area manage three of our programs has allowed KEEN San Francisco to expand to Marin. HandsOn Bay Area makes my job easier, and our programs stronger.
Damien Chacona
Executive Director
KEEN (Kids Enjoy Exercise Now) San Francisco
We are very grateful for all of the big groups HandsOn Bay Area brings to us. It's wonderful to have your experience and dedication to the volunteers.
Mollie Tobias
Volunteer Coordinator
City of San Jose Parks and Recreation Department
Questions?
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