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Seize your opportunity to volunteer!
Seize your opportunity to volunteer!
Latest Info Can Be Found In The Slideshow Below
Latest Info Can Be Found In The Slideshow Below
Archived Events (2024-2025)
Archived Events (2024-2025)
Bay to Breakers
When: 18 May 2025 (Sunday), 7:30-11:45
Where:Great Highway and Kirkham St.
What: Help out in the San Francisco Bay to Breakers race
Sign up link: https://www.titanvolunteers.com/volunteers/sign_up_group_member/6092-Castro-Valley-HS-Red-Cross-Club
Chabot Elementary Tigerthon
When: 2 May 2025 (Fri), 4 PM - 7 PM
Where: Chabot Elementary School, 19104 Lake Chabot Rd, Castro Valley, CA 94546
What: Help Chabot with their walkathon around their campus
Sign up link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/805054DADAC29A6FF2-56293290-tigerthon#/
Earth Day with Smart Environment Club
When: 26 April 2025 (Sat), 9 AM - 12 PM
Where: The Quad
What: Help celebrate Earth Day by helping maintain the school garden and clean the campus with Smart Environment Club!
Sign up link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeitkDDPII-x3uH6nuOeglyFKw09ofx8VymvJPwKtFRSJn7oQ/viewform
58th SF Annual Cherry Signup
When: 20 April 2025 (Sun.), 7 AM - 8 PM (divided into shifts)
Where: 1610 Geary Blvd., San Francisco, CA 94115
What: Help welcome in the cherry blossom season at San Francisco Japantown’s 58th Annual Cherry Blossom Festival! Help set up booths, monitor parking, and clean the area (>30 slots)
CVHS Math Tournament
When: 1 March 2025 (Sat.), 9:30 AM - 5:30 PM (split into shifts)
Where: The Cafeteria
What: This Saturday, Math Club is hosting a math tournament for the school! Help set up the event, proctor tests, and grade scantrons.
Sign up link: https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/10C084BADAC2EA1FEC25-55341083-cvjmt
FCC School Supply Drive
When: Valid Until 3 March 2025
Where: In front of the Student Store
What: Donate school supplies towards preschools in the Philippines during the month of February to receive volunteering hours!
CVE Valentine’s Day Dance
When: 07 FEB 2025 (Fri.), 6PM - 8PM
Where: Castro Valley Elementary School, 20185 San Miguel Ave, Castro Valley, CA 94546
What: Help set up activities and manage booths!
Sign up link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C094DACAA28A2FAC43-53896229-cve2025#/
CVHS Lunar New Year Festival
What: Help out in a night of festivities, performances, and crafts right here at CVHS!
Where: The Cafeteria!
When: 31 January 2024 (Fri.), 5 PM - 6 PM
ARC x REC Supply Drive Distribution
When: 1 February 2025 (Sat.), 10 AM - 4 PM (split into 2 shifts)
Where: 2860 Halcyon Drive, San Leandro, CA 94578
What: Show some warmth during the cold winter months by distributing warm clothes and canned food to those in need! (Those who donate supplies get 1 bonus volunteering hour!)
Sign up link: https://forms.gle/M1z6Sucfsma7JwNh8
Independent Multicultural Festival
When: 24 January 2025 (Fri.), 5 PM - 6:30 PM
Where: 21201 Independent School Rd, Castro Valley, CA 94552
What: Help the Red Envelope Collective out as well as several CVHS cultural clubs by setting and running booths/activities! Pack red envelopes and try out food from several cultures in the potluck!
ARC x CCC Lunar New Year Decoration Making
When: 16 January 2025 (Thu.), 3:35 PM - 5:00 PM
Where: Here! (Room 503)
What: Help create traditional decorations for the main office in preparation of the Lunar New Year Festival next month!
Sign up link: https://forms.gle/AYXbAuFg6bqRdhwg7
2024 Annual SF Chinese New Year Parade by Alaska Airlines
When: 15 February 2025 (Sat.), 2PM - 9PM (must stay entire shift, snacks and water provided)
Where: 2 Embarcadero Center, San Francisco, CA 94511
What: Be a part of San Francisco’s Chinatown’s annual Chinese New Year Parade! Wear Traditional Outfits, and tune in to KTVU Fox 2 News from 6-8 PM to watch the parade live!
Sign up link: https://forms.gle/zAupCMHk2pNjaQRY9
11th Year Reunion Mochitsuki
When: 14 December 2024 (Sat), 8 AM - 4 PM (split into shifts)
Where: 710 Elgin Street, San Lorenzo, CA 94580
What: For over 50 Years, the Eden Area Japanese community has hosted Mochitsuki. Help make over 850 pounds of mochi to welcome in the new year!
Sign up link:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C094EA9AF22A1F5C52-53198425-2024
2024-2025 Annual Winter Social
When: 22 Dec 2024 (Sun.), 10AM-12PM (flexible)
Where: Castro Valley Community Park, Quail Ave, Castro Valley, CA 94546
What: Hang out with and get to know your officers better! Build gingerbread houses, make hot cocoa, play games, and more! (Wear an ugly sweater for 30 more minutes!)
Sign up link: https://forms.gle/JXGubDB7CATzLdpP9
Narcan Kit Building w/ MSA and NCAPDA
When: 4 December 2024 (Wed), 3:35 - 4:35 PM
Where: Room 516 (Judson)
What: Help save lives by building Narcan kits afterschool! Meet guest speaker April Rovero and learn more about healthcare careers and prescription drug abuse.
Sign up link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSemRcP4SFkMkpxOeEzTHzpVi9Hf4e-_YDduCJwrhBJWqdF9yQ/viewform?usp=sharing
Thanksgiving Cardmaking (w/ Key Club!)
When: Active until 21 November (Thursday)!
Where: Turn in cards to officers at meetings!
What: Show your thankfulness by making Thanksgiving cards for teachers! (+30 minutes for each card, max 6)
Castro Valley Festival of Lights (Santa Float)
When: 9 November 2024 (Sat), 4:45-7:30
Where: 2731 Castro Valley Blvd, Castro Valley, CA 9454
What: Participate in the CV Light Parade this year by walking with the largest float, the Santa float! (Wear a santa hat for +30 min!)
Sign up link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScD9hMm8LBhh9ZKFRedoM7uvWwTtvJThkx2covkhQeaw1aTg/viewfor
Chabot Elementary Shriek-a-Rama
When: October 25, 2024 (Fri), 4:30 - 10:00 PM (split into shifts)
Where: Chabot Elementary, 19104 Lake Chabot Rd, Castro Valley, CA 94546
What: Show off your Halloween spirit by setting up and managing games at Chabot Elementary Shriek-a-Rama (costumes encouraged)!
Sign up link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/805054DADAC29A6FF2-51587399-shriekarama#/
CVE Fall Festival - Red Envelope Collective x ARC
When: October 25, 2024 (Fri), 4:00 - 7:00 PM
Where: Castro Valley Elementary, 20185 San Miguel Ave, Castro Valley, CA 94546
What: Help the Red Envelope Collective represent Asian Culture through Arts, Crafts, and Games at CVE!
Sign up link: https://forms.gle/H5HaTjbxiCegrGm68
Proctor Elementary Fall Carnival
When: October 25, 2024 (Fri), 3:45-5:45 PM
Where:Proctor Elementary School, 17520 Redwood Rd, Castro Valley, CA 94546
What: Help set up, manage, and clean up games at the annual Proctor Elementary Fall Carnival!
Signup:https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D4DADAB2FA1FDC07-51346911-proctor
Trick-or-Canning 2024 (w/ Interact!)
When: October 31 2024 (Thu), 5:45-8:00 PM
Where: Columbia and Palomares (HQ Address TBD)
What: Want to trick-or-treat and volunteer for your local community at the same time? Then Trick-or-Canning is the right event for you! Go door to door in the Palomares and Columbia neighborhoods of Castro Valley on Halloween collecting cans for the annual Fall Canned Food Drive! Costumes are recommended!
Sign up link: https://forms.gle/VnjpEUaEHSJxvrJL7
Independent Elementary
Fall Festival
(Red Envelope Collective x ARC)
When: October 18, 2024 (Fri), 4:30 - 6:30 PM
Where: Independent Elementary School, 21201 Independent School Rd, Castro Valley, CA 94552
What: Help the Red Envelope Collective represent Asian Culture through Arts, Crafts, and Games at the Independent Elementary Fall Festival!
Signup:https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf0vvhh51DcGdrUPviQ9lTMeaHQW4IcUuIhhHSMe0rF3fRvtQ/viewform
CVHS Stanford Blood Drive
When: October 16, 2024 (Wed) - 9AM to 3PM (Register by October 9!)
Where: At school! (CFA)
What: Help provide blood for those in need by donating blood today! Donors receive a $15 gift card and drinks (must be 16 or older)
Sign up link::https://forms.gle/nVqntWFZ7tVw6mrN6
San Francisco Annual Water Lantern Festival
When: October 11, 2024 (Fri), 2:30 - 10:30 PM (split into 2 shifts)
Where: Leo Ryan Park, 650 Shell Blvd, Foster City, CA 94404
What: Help set up, coordinate, and monitor the annual San Francisco Water Lantern Festival!
41st Dick Collins Firetrails
When: Sept. 29 2024 (Sun), 8AM-7PM (split into shifts)
Where: Lake Chabot Marina, 17930 Lake Chabot Rd, Castro Valley, CA 94546
What: Help set up and cheer on runners for the Castro Valley portion of the annual Dick Collins Firetrails run!
Sign up link: https://forms.gle/6skiadywLy8DQ7QN9
Archived Events (2018-2021)
Archived Events (2018-2021)
Blood Services Informational
Blood Services Informational
When: Saturday, Sept. 26 -- 11:00 to 11:30am
What: Learn about becoming a Blood Donor Ambassador, donating blood, and how to be involved with ARC Blood Services
Zoom Link: tinyurl.com/bsezoom
Sign-Up: check volunteer connections calendar
Form: https://tinyurl.com/bloodinfoevent
Earthquake Escape Room
Earthquake Escape Room
When: Saturday, October 3rd -- 4:00-5:00pm
What: Learn about earthquake safety through an escape room
Zoom Link: Link will be sent out after you signed up
Sign-Up: Check volunteer connections calendar
Form: https://tinyurl.com/earthquakeevent
MARIACHI TUTORING
When: Sunday, Feb. 9th & Saturday, Feb. 29th; both 9AM-12PM
Where: Meetup @ Chabot Elementary; walk around Castro Valley
What: Measure I is a parcel tax of ~$96 that will raise $1.2 million for CVUSD, increasing the quality of education in Castro Valley. We’ll be handing out & talking with residents of Castro Valley to get them informed of this Measure.
Sign-Up: tinyurl.com/ARCMeasureI
February Liaison Meeting
When: Sunday, February 16th from 10 AM to 12:30 PM
Where: Oakland American Red Cross Office (3901 Broadway, Oakland, CA 94611)
What: Talk about events/info pertaining to the East Bay Red Cross clubs
Sign-Up: tinyurl.com/ARCmeeting20
Winter Gift Wrapping
When: December 20th; 1-9 PM
Where: Broadway Plaza (Walnut Creek Mall) @ 1275 Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek, CA 94596
What: Help raise money for the Red Cross by helping wrap gifts for mall shoppers![Bring supplies & get extra 30 min in volunteer hours!]
Sign-Up: http://bit.ly/2019giftwrapvol
Sign-Up (for supplies): http://bit.ly/2019giftwrapsupplies
Sound The Alarm
When: Saturday, November 16th from 8 AM - 2 PM
Where: St Benedict's Church 2245 82nd Ave, Oakland, CA 94605
What: Spread information about free fire alarms to households in Oakland & even install some!
Sign-Up: tinyurl.com/ARCalarm19
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Three Crosses Fall Pantry
When: November 23rd, 8:00 AM to 10 AM
Where: 3Crosses Church (20600 John Dr, Castro Valley)
What: Help give out food to the less fortunate!
Sign-Up: https://tinyurl.com/ARCpantry19
CV Light Parade
When: Saturday, November 9th from 3 PM - 9 PM
Where: Castro Valley Boulevard
What: Picking up trash, setting up booths, taking down booths, and picking up more trash!
Sign-Up: https://tinyurl.com/arclightparade
CVE HALLOWEEN FESTIVAL
When: October 25, 2019; 4:30 - 7:00 PM
Where: Castro Valley Elementary School, 20185 San Miguel Ave
What: Set up, clean up, running games, booths, work in the haunted house
Pathway Church Fall Festival
When: Thursday, October 31 (5-7:30 P.M.)
Where: 1055 Serpentine Ln, Pleasanton, CA 94566
What: Run Booths, Handout Candy, and Work as a Spooky Monster to Scare Children
Sign-Up: https://tinyurl.com/ARCpathwaychurch
Proctor fall festival
Proctor fall festival
When: Friday, October 18 (after school - 6 PM)
Where: Proctor Elementary School, 17520 Redwood Rd, Castro Valley
What: Work booths, clean-up; max-volunteers
Sign-Up: https://tinyurl.com/ARCproctorfestival
stanton walkathon
stanton walkathon
When: October 11, 2019; 3:30 PM - 5 PM
Where: Stanton Elementary School
What: Face painting, running booths, serving food
Sign-Up: https://tinyurl.com/ARCStantonWalkathon
firetrails
firetrails
When: October 5, 2019; 11 AM - 6:30 PM
Where: Lake Chabot Park, Cull Canyon Regional Rec Area
What: Help refresh runners, award medals, cheer runners, etc
There are different shifts, you do not have to stay the entire time! Just check in and out with an officer ((:
Sign-Up: https://tinyurl.com/ARCfiretrails
CV Coastal Clean-Up
CV Coastal Clean-Up
When: September 21, 2019 - 9 AM - 12 PM
Where: 3625 Castro Valley Blvd. Castro Valley
What: Clean up the creek by KFC. No maximum volunteers (but the creek is small)!
International Peace Walk
International Peace Walk
When: September 21, 2019; 9 AM - 1 PM
Where: Lake Chabot Regional Park
What: Serve lunch and help with children activities!
An amazing way to share your big heart with children (:
Volunteer connections account making
Volunteer connections account making
When: September 24, 2019; AFTER SCHOOL!!
What: Create a volunteer connections account to get verified hours by the officer American Red Cross!
Where: McCreary's Room (Room 704)
If you complete 100 hours by the end of the '19-'20 school year, you'll get a certificate signed by Trump :o
Peer tutoring
Peer tutoring
When: Mon. to Thurs. every week! - 2 hours
Where: CVHS school library
What: Help tutor other students to academic success!
CV Fall Festival
CV Fall Festival
When: September 7, 2019 - 7 AM - 10 AM
Where: Castro Valley Blvd. & Redwood Rd.
What: Setting up children’s art work
SF Giants Race
SF Giants Race
When: September 8, 2019 - 10 AM - 3 PM
Where: Oracle Park, 24 Willie Mays Plaza, San Francisco
What: Help with the marathon! No maximum volunteers but must bring a waiver!
SF BIOFREEZE MARATHON
SF BIOFREEZE MARATHON
When: July 28, 2019 - 5:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Where: Meet at Bayfair BART at 4:00 AM - 4:15 AM (we will get a ride there and BART back after the event
What: This is a combination event with CVHS Key Club and KKC Interact Club! Get the ability to meet new people that are sleep deprived as well!
Blood donation summer program
Blood donation summer program
When: June 1st - August 31st
4-hour shifts for 10 days
Where: TBD δ(´д｀; )
Relay for Life
Relay for Life
When: June 22nd - June 23rd
9 AM (22nd) - 9 AM (23rd)
Where: Chabot College
youth awards night
youth awards night
When: May 26th
4:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Where: Red Cross Oakland Officer (3901 Broadway)
Bay To breakers
Bay To breakers
When: May 19th
11 AM - 3 PM
Where: Great Highway/Ocean Beach Parking Lot
sign up here
Vannoy elementary cougarthon
Vannoy elementary cougarthon
When: May 3rd
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Where: Vannoy Elementary
sign up here
Wa-Sung Pancake Breakfast
Wa-Sung Pancake Breakfast
Sunday, 21 April 2019
Oakland Chinatown at Lincoln Square Park
Sign-up here
Cherry blossom festival
Cherry blossom festival
When: two different weekends during April
Where: Japan town, SF (check-in at Peace Plaza)
Free t-shirt :)
Sec earth day clean up
Sec earth day clean up
When: April 13 from 9 - 4 PM (let us know if you need to come/ leave early!)
Where: CVHS
Free Breakfast
Bike for education
Bike for education
When: April 7 from 9 - 11 AM
Where: Castro Valley!
Free BBQ at CVHS!
March liaison meeting
March liaison meeting
What: learn about the disaster preparedness/ health and safety line of service of Red Cross!
When: 3/17 from 10 AM - 12 PM with a pizza social follow afterwards
Where: 3901 Broadway, Oakland
February Liaison Meeting
February Liaison Meeting
When: February 17 from 10 - 12 pm
Where: 3901 Broadway Oakland
*mandatory attendance if you are applying for an officer position*
Chinese new year festival
Chinese new year festival
When: Multiple shifts available in February
Where: intersection of Grant and Jackson in Chinatown, San Francisco (We are having bart groups)
East Bay Golden Skate Fundraiser
East Bay Golden Skate Fundraiser
When: 2/2 Saturday from 6:30 - 9 pm
Where: 2701 Hooper Dr, San Ramon
Show the flyer to the cashier or tell them you are supporting the Red Cross!
Latern Festival
Latern Festival
When: every Sat from 12/1 - 1/19, 4:30-10PM (4-10 for 12/1)
Where: Alameda Fairgrounds
Sign up here (SIGN UP IS NOW CLOSED)
Meals on Wheels
Meals on Wheels
What: help prep and package meals
When: December 28 and January 4 from 8-11am
Where: 2235 Polvorosa Ave. Suite 260, San Leandro, CA 94577
Sign up here (SIGN UP IS NOW CLOSED)
East Bay Gift Wrapping event
East Bay Gift Wrapping event
When: December 22
Where: Macy's at Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek
Volunteer connection workshop
Volunteer connection workshop
What: create a volunteer connection account and thus your service hours can be officially approved by the American Red Cross.
When: Friday, 12/14 after school
Where: room 708
chrome books will be provided
PJ Pancake breakfast
PJ Pancake breakfast
When: December 1st 7:30-12:30pm
Where: Stonebrae Elementary School
Thanksgiving Canned food drive
Thanksgiving Canned food drive
When: November 20 9:00-11:00am
Where: 3900 Seven Hills Rd, Castro Valley
Berkeley Half marathon
Berkeley Half marathon
When: (Has now been postponed to sometime in February or March)
Where: see Facebook and Remind for exact location map
Sign up here (only shift on Nov 17 is available)
Family fall festival
Family fall festival
What: staff game booths, help set up and clean up
When: October 31 5-7:30pm
Where: Pathway Community Church
Fall Social
Fall Social
What: "Back to School" Social
When: October 28, 2018
Where: CV Community Center (see Ingrid's FB post for exact location in park)
FREE FOOD, LAP TAG, MORE
Blood donor ambassador training
Blood donor ambassador training
When: Sunday, Oct. 21 (1-1:45pm)
Where: Red Cross Oakland Office (3901 Broadway)
Breast cancer awareness
Breast cancer awareness
What: Pinning pink ribbons
Where: Stage in Quad
When: Oct 19, Friday during lunch
Proctor Fall Festival
Proctor Fall Festival
When: Friday, Oct. 12 (4-6:30pm)
Where: Proctor Elementary School
Sign-Up here (sing ups are now closed)
Bay Ridge 100k and Dick Collins 50 Mile
Bay Ridge 100k and Dick Collins 50 Mile
When: October 6
Where: depends on your shift!
Three Cross Food Pantry
Three Cross Food Pantry
When: September 29 from 8:00 to 11:00 AM
Only 15 to 20 volunteers will be allotted spots at this event. First come, first serve.
Everyone is welcome!
September liaison meeting
September liaison meeting
What: meet youth volunteers from all across East Bay, learn about the line of services, free food
Where: Red Cross Oakland Office (3901 Broadway)
Everyone is welcome!
RED CROSS YOUTH CLUB TRAINING DAY
RED CROSS YOUTH CLUB TRAINING DAY
When: August 19, 2018
Where: Oakland Red Cross Office
Everyone is welcome!
CVHS Car wash
CVHS Car wash
When: August 4 and 11 , 2018
Where: Certified Tires Goodyear
Everyone is welcome!
SF Marathon
SF Marathon
When: July 29th, 4:00am-12pm (transportation time included)
Where: Bay Fair BART pick up, SF marathon, Embarcadero BART drop off
Free cpr trainings
Free cpr trainings
When: July 3 / 12 / 16 (you only need to go to one of them)
Where: Oakland Red Cross Office – 3901 Broadway, Oakland, CA, 94611
What: the training is completely free if you have more than 10 hours logged into Volunteer Connection! (it normally costs $100 to be CPR trained)
email julia.hanowell@redcross.org if question arises
Shadow cliffs park triathlon
Shadow cliffs park triathlon
When: June 24 from 7 am to 12 pm
Where: Shadow Cliff Park
What: help out with t-shirt distribution station, the food tent, or the finish line
Missing Maps Mapathon
Missing Maps Mapathon
When: June 26th, Tuesday from 6pm - 8pm
Where: Oakland Red Cross office - 3901 Broadway, Oakland, CA, 94611
Limited space, RSVP is REQUIRED: https://tinyurl.com/mapathon-arc
End of the year social
End of the year social
When: June 23 from 12 to 6 pm
Where: Lake Chabot Regional Park
SF New year event Appreciation BBQ
SF New year event Appreciation BBQ
When: June 9 and 10 from 11 am to 4:30 pm
Where: San Francisco Chinese Chamber of Commerce (730 Sacramento St. San Francisco, CA 94108)
RSVP through the email that you should have received!
Youth Awards Night
Youth Awards Night
When: May 27 from 5 to 7pm
Where: Dougherty Valley High School Commons
Bay to Breakers
Bay to Breakers
When: May 20 from 11 to 3: 30pm (the event time has been changed)
Where: Great Highway/Ocean Beach Parking Lot
Japantown Cherry blossom festival
Japantown Cherry blossom festival
If interested please sign-up so we have an approx. headcount for the event. Sign-up will end 3/25
Wa Sung Community Stacks N Sausages
Wa Sung Community Stacks N Sausages
When: April 1, 2018 from 6:30 AM to 2:00 PM (see shifts)
Where: Lincoln Square Playground, 11th & Harrison Street in Oakland
Please fill out the waiver forms linked under the Wa Sung Registration
Trojan Yard Sale
Trojan Yard Sale
Moved the March 31
Sign-ups for shifts will be opened soon, physical sign-ups will be at 3/28 meeting
Oakland Marathon
Oakland Marathon
March 25, 2018
Sign-ups are now closed
Carpool times from Oakland Red Cross Office can be seen to the left
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