The Hidden Genius Project Immersion Program
An Oakland-founded nonprofit's flagship 15-month intensive for Black male high school students, providing 800+ hours of mentorship and training in computer science, software development, entrepreneurship, and leadership from Black technologists.
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Girls Inc. of Alameda County Eureka Program
A multi-year STEM, sports, and leadership pipeline for girls from under-resourced East Bay communities, combining a summer intensive with school-year programming to build confidence in math and science through hands-on activities and near-peer mentors.
NexGeneGirls
A San Francisco (Bayview Hunters Point)-based nonprofit offering hands-on biotech bootcamps and paid internships for high school girls of color from underserved SF neighborhoods, teaching lab techniques like pipetting, DNA extraction, and cloning with mentorship from CCSF and SFSU scientists.
St. Mary's Center Sunday Dinner Program
An Oakland nonprofit serving low-income and homeless seniors, where community and school volunteer groups help prepare, serve, and share a Sunday afternoon meal, plus seasonal painting and gardening projects.
Berkeley Senior Center Volunteer Program
A City of Berkeley program where volunteers help at the North and South Berkeley Senior Centers and Meals on Wheels office with front-desk work, meal service, groceries, and activities; teens under 18 may volunteer with adult supervision.
LITA of Contra Costa (Love Is The Answer)
A Contra Costa County nonprofit that connects volunteers with seniors in care facilities through pet visits, music, gardening, and art activities to reduce isolation and loneliness.
On Lok Volunteer Program
Volunteers at On Lok's Bay Area PACE adult day centers lead activities, teach skills like ESL or origami, write birthday cards, and provide companionship to seniors; volunteers under 18 are welcome when accompanied by an adult guardian.