Opportunities From: Compassion Week

Volunteer: Assemble Hygiene Kits for UMCOR - Immanuel Lutheran/UMCOR

 Assemble Homeless Kits

These Hygiene Kits will include some basic necessities of toiletries that will help provide support to someone who is working in an emergency response. 

Clean up will follow after all kits are assembled.

Location: Immanuel Lutheran Church, 1715 Grant Rd, Los Altos

Program: Care for Others

 Assemble Homeless Kits

These Hygiene Kits will include some basic necessities of toiletries that will help provide support to someone who is working in an emergency response. 

Clean up will follow after all kits are assembled.

Location: Immanuel Lutheran Church, 1715 Grant Rd, Los Altos

Program: Care for Others

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On Oct 5, 2025

Zip Code: 94024

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Fleece Blankets at Home

 

Fleece blankets support Bill Wilson Center, Hope's Corner, Pathways Home Health & Hospice, The Linus Project, WeHope, Home and Heart Collaborative.   

Kits have fleece and instructions you need to make a single layer blanket-  this is a "no sew" project. If you would like to complete multiple kits, please indicate so by answering the supplemental question on the registration page. You will be notified by email if your request can't be fulfilled.

Family participation

If you are going this kit as a family, please enter names of additional family members participating in the Notes section when registering.  If you register all your family members, you will end up with multiple kits -- maybe more than you intended to make!

Pick up kits from the Distribution Center at Los Altos United Methodist Church (located in the Creekside building off the rear parking lot):

Saturday, 10/4 - 10am - 3pm

Sunday, 10/5 - 11am - 3pm

Drop off completed projects at the Distribution Center:

Saturday, 10/11 - 10am - 3pm

Sunday, 10/12 - 11am - 3pm



Program: Care for Others

 

Fleece blankets support Bill Wilson Center, Hope's Corner, Pathways Home Health & Hospice, The Linus Project, WeHope, Home and Heart Collaborative.   

Kits have fleece and instructions you need to make a single layer blanket-  this is a "no sew" project. If you would like to complete multiple kits, please indicate so by answering the supplemental question on the registration page. You will be notified by email if your request can't be fulfilled.

Family participation

If you are going this kit as a family, please enter names of additional family members participating in the Notes section when registering.  If you register all your family members, you will end up with multiple kits -- maybe more than you intended to make!

Pick up kits from the Distribution Center at Los Altos United Methodist Church (located in the Creekside building off the rear parking lot):

Saturday, 10/4 - 10am - 3pm

Sunday, 10/5 - 11am - 3pm

Drop off completed projects at the Distribution Center:

Saturday, 10/11 - 10am - 3pm

Sunday, 10/12 - 11am - 3pm



Program: Care for Others

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Oct 4, 2025 through Oct 12, 2025

Zip Code: 94024

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Fleece Blankets in Santa Clara

 

Join us as we make fleece blankets that will support Bill Wilson Center, Hope's Corner, Pathways Hospice, The Linus Project, Project WeHope, and Heart & Home Collaborative.    

Program: Care for Others

 

Join us as we make fleece blankets that will support Bill Wilson Center, Hope's Corner, Pathways Hospice, The Linus Project, Project WeHope, and Heart & Home Collaborative.    

Program: Care for Others

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 95054

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Dungeons & Dragons Introductory Game for 5th-8th Graders


Are you in 5th to 8th grade and love using your imagination? Want to make new friends who share your interests? 


Learn to play Dungeons & Dragons, the role-playing game where YOU become the hero of the story. Hosted by Teen Librarian Sarah Neeri, you will go on epic quests, solve puzzles, and defeat dragons—all while working as a team with other kids like you! 


Please complete the next steps in the registration process by following the link below:


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Program: Care for Others


Are you in 5th to 8th grade and love using your imagination? Want to make new friends who share your interests? 


Learn to play Dungeons & Dragons, the role-playing game where YOU become the hero of the story. Hosted by Teen Librarian Sarah Neeri, you will go on epic quests, solve puzzles, and defeat dragons—all while working as a team with other kids like you! 


Please complete the next steps in the registration process by following the link below:


Tween Dungeons and Dragons



Program: Care for Others

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On Oct 7, 2025

Zip Code: 94022

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Fleece Scarves at Home

Fleece scarves for Hope's Corner, WeHope and Veterans. 

Each kit will have 2 scarves to make, along with the instructions.   

Family participation

If you are going this kit as a family, please enter names of additional family members participating in the Notes section when registering.  If you register all your family members, you will end up with multiple kits -- maybe more than you intended to make! 

If you would like to complete multiple kits, please indicate so by answering the supplemental question on the registration page. You will be notified by email if your request can't be fulfilled

Pick up kits from the Distribution Center at Los Altos United Methodist Church (located in the Creekside building off the rear parking lot):

Saturday, 10/4 - 10am - 3pm

Sunday, 10/5 - 11am - 3pm

Drop off completed projects at the Distribution Center:

Saturday, 10/11 - 10am - 3pm

Sunday, 10/12 - 11am - 3pm


Program: Care for Others

Fleece scarves for Hope's Corner, WeHope and Veterans. 

Each kit will have 2 scarves to make, along with the instructions.   

Family participation

If you are going this kit as a family, please enter names of additional family members participating in the Notes section when registering.  If you register all your family members, you will end up with multiple kits -- maybe more than you intended to make! 

If you would like to complete multiple kits, please indicate so by answering the supplemental question on the registration page. You will be notified by email if your request can't be fulfilled

Pick up kits from the Distribution Center at Los Altos United Methodist Church (located in the Creekside building off the rear parking lot):

Saturday, 10/4 - 10am - 3pm

Sunday, 10/5 - 11am - 3pm

Drop off completed projects at the Distribution Center:

Saturday, 10/11 - 10am - 3pm

Sunday, 10/12 - 11am - 3pm


Program: Care for Others

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Oct 4, 2025 through Oct 12, 2025

Zip Code: 94024

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Distribution Center Volunteers

 

Ever wonder what it would be like to work at a Distribution Center?  Well, here is your chance to find out while helping us manage all of the remote service volunteering.  We have lots of take home projects this year for people to complete on their own schedule. Help us get these distributed and have fun connecting with other volunteers who care about our community!

Please come 15 minutes before the start of your shift for a short orientation.

Location: Creekside Center at Los Altos United Methodist Church

Program: Care for Others

 

Ever wonder what it would be like to work at a Distribution Center?  Well, here is your chance to find out while helping us manage all of the remote service volunteering.  We have lots of take home projects this year for people to complete on their own schedule. Help us get these distributed and have fun connecting with other volunteers who care about our community!

Please come 15 minutes before the start of your shift for a short orientation.

Location: Creekside Center at Los Altos United Methodist Church

Program: Care for Others

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 94024

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Make Fleece Scarves at Kickoff

Join us at the Kickoff event, and make a fleece scarf that will be distributed by the WeHOPE shelter in East Palo Alto. 

 


 

Program: Care for Others

Join us at the Kickoff event, and make a fleece scarf that will be distributed by the WeHOPE shelter in East Palo Alto. 

 


 

Program: Care for Others

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On Oct 5, 2025

Zip Code: 94041

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Teen Night of Service

Calling all teens to come together for a fun night of service to those in need in our community. For one week, as one community, we can foster infinite compassion!

There will be a variety of fun projects during this evening of service related to the following focus areas:

1) Immigrants & Refugees

2) Teen Mental Health

3) Care for the Elderly

4) Education & Access to Resources

5) Homelessness & Food Insecurity

Program: Care for Others

Calling all teens to come together for a fun night of service to those in need in our community. For one week, as one community, we can foster infinite compassion!

There will be a variety of fun projects during this evening of service related to the following focus areas:

1) Immigrants & Refugees

2) Teen Mental Health

3) Care for the Elderly

4) Education & Access to Resources

5) Homelessness & Food Insecurity

Program: Care for Others

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On Oct 8, 2025

Zip Code: 94024

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Fleece Blankets - Los Altos Oct 9

Join us as we make fleece blankets to support those in need! No skills are required. Come meet new friends and have fun while helping others!

Contact Lidia at Lidia.fiandeiro@dsj.org for questions.

 


Program: Care for Others

Join us as we make fleece blankets to support those in need! No skills are required. Come meet new friends and have fun while helping others!

Contact Lidia at Lidia.fiandeiro@dsj.org for questions.

 


Program: Care for Others

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On Oct 9, 2025

Zip Code: 94022

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Fleece Blankets Outreach Project - Los Altos Oct 7

Join us as we make fleece blankets to support those in need! No skills are required. Come meet new friends and have fun while helping others!

Contact Lidia at Lidia.fiandeiro@dsj.org for questions.

 


Program: Care for Others

Join us as we make fleece blankets to support those in need! No skills are required. Come meet new friends and have fun while helping others!

Contact Lidia at Lidia.fiandeiro@dsj.org for questions.

 


Program: Care for Others

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On Oct 7, 2025

Zip Code: 94022

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Youth Baking Event

Join other youth in baking delicious dessert bars for Saturday evening's Youth Open Mic and also bake pumpkin and ginger bread to be included in the nutritious meal being served at Hope's Corner the following morning.  No baking experience necessary. 


Please wear closed toed shoes and your hair tied back or wear a hat. 


Come join us for fun in the kitchen and fulfill your volunteer requirements for school!



Join other youth in baking delicious dessert bars for Saturday evenings (insert name of Saturday event) and also bake pumpkin and ginger bread to be included in the nutritious meal being served at Hope's Corner the following morning.  No baking experience necessary.  Please wear closed toed shoes and your hair tied back or wear a hat.  Come join us for fun in the kitchen and fulfill your volunteer requirements for school.Join other youth in baking delicious dessert bars for Saturday evenings (insert name of Saturday event) and also bake pumpkin and ginger bread to be included in the nutritious meal being served at Hope's Corner the following morning.  No baking experience necessary.  Please wear closed toed shoes and your hair tied back or wear a hat.  Come join us for fun in the kitchen and fulfill your volunteer requirements for school.Join other youth in baking delicious dessert bars for Saturday evenings (insert name of Saturday event) and also bake pumpkin and ginger bread to be included in the nutritious meal being served at Hope's Corner the following morning.  No baking experience necessary.  Please wear closed toed shoes and your hair tied back or wear a hat.  Come join us for fun in the kitchen and fulfill your volunteer requirements for school.Join other youth in baking delicious dessert bars for Saturday evenings (insert name of Saturday event) and also bake pumpkin and ginger bread to be included in the nutritious meal being served at Hope's Corner the following morning.  No baking experience necessary.  Please wear closed toed shoes and your hair tied back or wear a hat.  Come join us for fun in the kitchen and fulfill your volunteer requirements for school.

Join other youth in baking delicious dessert bars for Saturday evenings (insert name of Saturday event) and also bake pumpkin and ginger bread to be included in the nutritious meal being served at Hope's Corner the following morning.  No baking experience necessary.  Please wear closed toed shoes and your hair tied back or wear a hat.  Come join us for fun in the kitchen and fulfill your volunteer requirements for school.


Join other youth in baking delicious dessert bars for Saturday evenings (insert name of Saturday event) and also bake pumpkin and ginger bread to be included in the nutritious meal being served at Hope's Corner the following morning.  No baking experience necessary.  Please wear closed toed shoes and your hair tied back or wear a hat.  Come join us for fun in the kitchen and fulfill your volunteer requirements for school.


Program: Care for Others

Join other youth in baking delicious dessert bars for Saturday evening's Youth Open Mic and also bake pumpkin and ginger bread to be included in the nutritious meal being served at Hope's Corner the following morning.  No baking experience necessary. 


Please wear closed toed shoes and your hair tied back or wear a hat. 


Come join us for fun in the kitchen and fulfill your volunteer requirements for school!



Join other youth in baking delicious dessert bars for Saturday evenings (insert name of Saturday event) and also bake pumpkin and ginger bread to be included in the nutritious meal being served at Hope's Corner the following morning.  No baking experience necessary.  Please wear closed toed shoes and your hair tied back or wear a hat.  Come join us for fun in the kitchen and fulfill your volunteer requirements for school.Join other youth in baking delicious dessert bars for Saturday evenings (insert name of Saturday event) and also bake pumpkin and ginger bread to be included in the nutritious meal being served at Hope's Corner the following morning.  No baking experience necessary.  Please wear closed toed shoes and your hair tied back or wear a hat.  Come join us for fun in the kitchen and fulfill your volunteer requirements for school.Join other youth in baking delicious dessert bars for Saturday evenings (insert name of Saturday event) and also bake pumpkin and ginger bread to be included in the nutritious meal being served at Hope's Corner the following morning.  No baking experience necessary.  Please wear closed toed shoes and your hair tied back or wear a hat.  Come join us for fun in the kitchen and fulfill your volunteer requirements for school.Join other youth in baking delicious dessert bars for Saturday evenings (insert name of Saturday event) and also bake pumpkin and ginger bread to be included in the nutritious meal being served at Hope's Corner the following morning.  No baking experience necessary.  Please wear closed toed shoes and your hair tied back or wear a hat.  Come join us for fun in the kitchen and fulfill your volunteer requirements for school.

Join other youth in baking delicious dessert bars for Saturday evenings (insert name of Saturday event) and also bake pumpkin and ginger bread to be included in the nutritious meal being served at Hope's Corner the following morning.  No baking experience necessary.  Please wear closed toed shoes and your hair tied back or wear a hat.  Come join us for fun in the kitchen and fulfill your volunteer requirements for school.


Join other youth in baking delicious dessert bars for Saturday evenings (insert name of Saturday event) and also bake pumpkin and ginger bread to be included in the nutritious meal being served at Hope's Corner the following morning.  No baking experience necessary.  Please wear closed toed shoes and your hair tied back or wear a hat.  Come join us for fun in the kitchen and fulfill your volunteer requirements for school.


Program: Care for Others

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On Oct 10, 2025

Zip Code: 94022

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Make Beaded Bracelets at Los Altos United Methodist Church


Come and create beautiful bracelets with colorful beads at Los Altos United Methodist Church. The bracelets will be sent to the Palo Alto VA hospital to spread cheer to veterans and their families. 

Program: Care for Others


Come and create beautiful bracelets with colorful beads at Los Altos United Methodist Church. The bracelets will be sent to the Palo Alto VA hospital to spread cheer to veterans and their families. 

Program: Care for Others

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On Oct 12, 2025

Zip Code: 94022

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Make Beaded Bracelets at Kickoff - Mountain View


Come and create beautiful bracelets with colorful beads at the Kick Off event at Mountain View Civic Center Plaza. The bracelets will be sent to the Palo Alto VA hospital to spread cheer to veterans and their families. 

Program: Care for Others


Come and create beautiful bracelets with colorful beads at the Kick Off event at Mountain View Civic Center Plaza. The bracelets will be sent to the Palo Alto VA hospital to spread cheer to veterans and their families. 

Program: Care for Others

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On Oct 5, 2025

Zip Code: 94041

Allow Groups: Yes