Volunteer With Us

Pacific Center is always looking for volunteers.  The Pacific Center is committed to the inclusion of all members of our community. QTPOC and people with disabilities are strongly urged to apply.

 

Front Desk and Outreach Team Volunteers

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*Front desk volunteer opportunity is currently unavailable due facility working remotely*: Generally, Front desk volunteers serve as the first point of contact between Pacific Center and the community. Volunteers answer the door and phone, respond to emails, assist in admin and facility tasks, and help provide resources to people that reach out to Pacific Center.

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Alternatively, Outreach Team volunteers attend events around the Bay as representatives of Pacific Center to provide information and resources to the community. They participate in tabling and events staffing.

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Interested volunteers can participate in one or both programs. All volunteer shifts are typically 3-hours in length and require a minimum 3-6 month commitment, depending on the volunteer responsibilities. Most shifts take place between 9:30 am and 9:30 pm, Monday – Friday. Successful applicants must complete an application, clear background check, and appropriate training. 

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Skill-based Volunteerism and Internships

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Pacific Center offers internships and long term volunteer opportunities to community members. These are opportunities to share your skills with our agency in valuable ways, mentor staff, or gain valuable skills yourself and build up your resume. We want this to be a mutually beneficial relationship. If you are excited about any of the following, you may apply here - applications are accepted on a rolling basis. 

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Executive Assistant

We are seeking a volunteer executive assistant for a few hours a week. The position will be in person, either in Oakland at the ED's home office or on-site at the Pacific Center building - your choice. This is an opportunity for the right person to make a distinct and positive impact on Pacific Center operations. As with any high-access volunteer at the Center, the Volunteer Executive Assistant will be required to sign a non-disclosure agreement before commencing work. 

 

Duties may include: 

•  scheduling

•  reviewing, prioritizing and responding to emails

•  answering and returning phone calls

•  organizing, filing, and e-filing documents

•  shredding physical docs once e-filed

•  possible Pacific Center-related errand running (depositing checks, getting things to the post office, etc)

•  drafting policies and procedures, with ED direction

 

To apply for this volunteer position, please send a brief cover letter and qualifications to Kitty, the volunteer coordinator, at volunteer@pacificccenter.org. 

 

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Media Production Intern *Currently remote*

• Create media content to be used in outreach materials and fundraising campaigns

• Conduct community member interviews

• Research fundraising best practices to create effective media

• Support the efforts of year end and other giving campaigns 

• Minimum commitment of 6 months

 

Development Intern/Donor Database Assistant *Currently remote*

• Manage donor database

• Create a grant reporting schedule to identify grant fundraising opportunities  

• Complete grant applications for a variety of programs

• Assist with city and county reporting

• Compile and submit grant reporting data

• Weekly 3-4 hr shift, with a minimum commitment of 6 months

 

Facilities Volunteer *Currently unavailable*

• Building Maintenance 

• Repairs

• Furniture assembly

• Assisting with facilities improvements

• Starts immediately, with a minimum commitment of 3 months

• Flexible schedule, with daytime and some weekends needed.

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