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Sierra Club
San Francisco Bay Chapter

www.sanfranciscobay.sierraclub.org

Organization Type:
Non-Profit

Contact:
Mike Daley, Conservation Director
Sierra Club, San Francisco Bay Chapter
2530 San Pablo Ave., Suite I
Berkeley, CA 94704
Phone: (510) 848-0800 ext. 304
Fax: (510) 848-3383
info@sfbaysc.org

Geographical Focus:
Local, Regional

Counties Served:
Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, San Francisco

Activities:
Education, Advocacy, Policy, Conservation

Topic:
Wetlands, Wildlife, Watershed Hydrology, Habitat Restoration, Endangered Species, Water Quality/Storm Water Runoff, Bay & Estuary Habitats, Environmental Justice

Educational Resources:
Guided Walks, Field Trip, Newsletter, Brochures, Website

Education Programs:
Our volunteers sponsor hikes and walks (sometimes guided by volunteer naturalists) and bus trips that are open to the public.

Target Audiences:
10th-12th Grades, Adult, Non-Formal Educator, General Public

Group Size Accommodated:
Up to 30

Volunteer Opportunities

  Program:
Sierra Club General Office Volunteer
  Description:
Help with administrative work including reception, data entry, and preparing mailings is always needed in our office.
  When Needed:
Monday-Thursday 10AM-4PM
  Qualifications:
We strive to match the tasks with the volunteer, and to utilize the particular skills (calligraphy, computers, carpentry) of individual volunteers. We also strive to accommodate volunteers with special needs.
  Commitment Required:
Many office volunters come on a regular weekly or biweekly schedule, but occasional help can be scheduled ahead and is also welcomed.
  Application/Training:
Volunteers should call the volunter coordinator to schedule an initial visit, during which time they can learn about the Sierra Club, tour the facilities, and talk about their specific conservation interests and volunteer preferences (i.e. likes to work with the public, prefers no public contact, etc.).
  Community Service Documentation:
Yes
  Contact:
Joanne Drabek
(510) 848-0800 ext. 315
joanne@sfbaysc.org


 

Program:
Volunteer Receptionist

  Description:
Volunteer receptionists answer the office phones, respond to inquiries from the public, and greet and direct office visitors. Often, they also help with other general office duties (mailings, etc.) as time is available.
  When Needed:
Monday-Thursday, 10Am to 4PM
  Qualifications:
Comfortable dealing with the public, willing to learn to use commercial phone system.
  Commitment Required:
Weekly or biweekly during the day, for at least four months, any time of year
  Application/Training:
Volunteer receptionists learn office accounting procedures (copies, postage, etc.) and learn to use the office telephone and voicemail systems. They also become familiar with the duties of office employees and with agencies to which we often make referrals. People interested in becoming volunteer receptionists should schedule a time to come into the office, take a tour, meet the staff, and learn about the responsibilities of this job.
  Community Service Documentation:
Yes
  Contact:
Joanne Drabek
(510) 848-0800 ext. 315
joanne@sfbaysc.org


 

Program:
Conservation Volunteer

  Description:
Attend monthly meetings of one the Sierra Club's county or issue-oriented conservation groups, work with other members to plan and carry out conservation actions. Active groups include: Marin, San Francisco, Mt. Diablo, Delta, N. Alameda, Tri-Valley, and S. Contra Costa Co. Groups, Solid Waste & Recycling, Wildlife, Environmental Justice, East Bay Public Lands, Population, Transportation and Growth, possibly others.
  When Needed:
Year-round
  Qualifications:
Willingness to work with other volunteers, to become active in local community
  Commitment Required:
Varies by group; usually evenings and weekends
  Application/Training:
Contact the volunteer coordinator to find an issue group and learn about when and where they meet.
  Community Service Documentation:
Yes
  Contact:
Mike Daley
(510) 848-0800 ext. 304
mdaley@sfbaysc.org


Internship Opportunities

  Program:
Environmental Justice Intern
  Description:
To identify Sierra Club and community members interested in issues of environmental justice; to encourage them to meet regularly and to encourage and assist them in identifying specific issues of concern; to help them develop a plan of action and a budget for their activities, and to assist them in carrying out their plan, which may include activities such as: attending public meetings and speaking; writing letters to public officials and newspapers; preparing bulk mailings; recruiting other volunteers to assist in these efforts; helping with grant-writing.
  When Needed:
All year
  Qualifications:
A willingness to reach out to and work with diverse communities, an interest in environmental justice issues, and a willingness to learn more about specific local EJ issues.
  Application:
Please contact the volunteer coordinator to discuss your interests and availability, and to arrange an interview.
  Number of Interns:
1
  Housing Provided:
No
  Paid:
No
  Credit:
Yes
  Contact Name:
Mike Daley
(510) 848-0800 ext. 304
mdaley@sfbaysc.org


 

Program:
Sierra Student Intern

  Description:
To identify Bay-Area students concerned with environmental issues; to encourage them to meet regularly and to encourage and assist them in identifying specific issues of concern to students; to help them develop a plan of action and a budget for their activities, and to assist them in carrying out their plan, which may include activities such as: attending public meetings and speaking; writing letters to public officials and newspapers; doing precinct walks, postering, or leafleting; recruiting other volunteers to assist in these efforts; helping with grant-writing.
  When Needed:
All Year
  Qualifications:
Contacts within a local student community, a willingness to reach out to and work with diverse communities, an interest in environmental issues, and a willingness to learn more about specific local conservation issues.
  Application:
Please contact the volunteer coordinator to discuss your interests and availability, and to arrange an interview.
  Number of Interns:
1
  Housing Provided:
No
  Paid:
No
  Credit:
Yes
  Contact Name:
Mike Daley
(510) 848-0800 ext. 304
mdaley@sfbaysc.org


General Services:
Restrooms, Bookstore/Gift Shop, Telephone

Parking Availability:
Plenty of free parking on street, including accessible parking.

Public Transit Access:
AC Transit #65 at San Pablo, AC Transit #73/72 at Dwight

Disabled Access:
Office, bookstore, office restrooms, and parking are accessible.



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