Bedford Gallery

The Bedford Gallery volunteer force is currently more than 120 strong! Opportunities are as follows:

Docents: Docents lead tours of gallery exhibitions for groups of children and adults. Docents receive special training in art history and effective touring techniques. Docents provide students with the art education that many schools can no longer afford. Most tours are scheduled for weekday mornings. Contact: (925) 295-1423

Interns: Gallery interns receive hands-on experience in such areas as exhibition research and preparation, public relations, fund-raising and gallery administration. Interns use their skills with PCs and Macintosh computers, graphic design, writing and phone reception to help organize exhibitions, publicize events, and meet administrative needs. Interns are asked to make a full semester and/or a three-to-six month commitment. Interns must be receiving school credit or working towards a school project. Contact: (925) 295-1423

CERT: Community Emergency Response Team

The Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) program helps people prepare for possible emergencies in their neighborhoods. CERT training covers skills like responding to disasters, offering basic medical help, fire safety, and performing light search and rescue tasks.

Community Service Day

Community Service Day is an annual event in which community members volunteer for a half-day for a variety of local projects and non-profit organizations.

Open Space

Open Space has a number of volunteer opportunities, including Heritage Volunteers, Trail Crew, Site Volunteer and Trail Patrol. Contact: Open Space Supervising Ranger at (925) 943-5899, ext. 2135.

Police Department

Police Reserve Officers
There are currently 30 reserve officers who donated a combined 8,000 hours last year alone. Being a reserve requires training, an application and screening process, and a commitment of 16 hours a month minimum of patrol or other assignments as well as mandatory training meetings.

VIPS (Volunteers in Police Services)
VIPS work a number of different areas of the Police Department and perform a wide variety of tasks. Some of the assignments include: Community Policing projects, scanning and processing police reports, reception duties, handicapped parking enforcement, and maintenance of police vehicles and equipment. They are truly an appreciated and integral of our busy Police Department. Interested people are encouraged to apply. There is a background check before being brought on board. Contact: John Haithcock, (925) 943-5879.

Lesher Center for the Arts

The LCA operates with the assistance of a valued team of volunteer ushers. Please visit www.lesherartscenter.org/support/volunteer for more information.

Seniors Club

Areas of opportunities include, but are not limited to: Special Events, Transportation Program, Clerical/receptionist, Trip programs. Hours vary from program to program but are generally set up in morning and afternoon shifts (9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. and 12:30-4 p.m.) All positions include training and are available on a permanent or substitute basis

Areas of opportunities include, but are not limited to: Special Events, Transportation Program, Clerical/receptionist, Trip programs. Hours vary from program to program but are generally set up in morning and afternoon shifts (9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. and 12:30-4 p.m.) All positions include training and are available on a permanent or substitute basis. Contact: (925) 943-5852.

Walnut Creek Library

Volunteers at the Walnut Creek Library support the services provided to patrons by pulling and shelving requested "Hold" books, cleaning keyboards, sorting books, and helping librarians complete collection maintenance and circulation tasks.

Ruth Bancroft Garden

The Ruth Bancroft Garden is a small botanical garden in Walnut Creek specializing in plants from arid climates. Without the enthusiasm and dedication of their volunteers, the Garden would not be here today. Volunteers are instrumental in maintaining the garden and supporting the organization. Volunteering at the Garden is a wonderful way to enjoy this exceptional landscape contribute to its success and be a part of the community.

To learn more please visit their website or email the volunteer coordinator at jacki@ruthbancroftgarden.org.