Service Outings
SCOUT OUTINGS
Aviation
Space
Automobiles
Ships & Naval
Trains
Canoeing
Kayaking
Rafting
Sailing
Windsurfing
Regional
Scout Camps
Camping Websites
Federal
State
Regional
Youth Hostels
Rock Climbing
Indoor Climbing
Climbing Courses
Road Cycling
Mountain Biking
Lakes & Reservoirs
Rivers & Streams
Bay
Ocean
Identification
Local Historic Hikes
Local Hikes
Rim of the Bay
Folsom Lake Treks
Bay Area Ridge
Tahoe Rim
Pacific Crest
Yosemite Valley
Santa Clara County
Peninsula Open Space
San Luis Obispo
Alpha List
Day Outings
Horseback Riding
Archery
Shooting
Special Overnight
Scuba
Surfing
Swimming
Ice Skating
Tubing
Snow Mobiling
Snow Shoeing
Troops 493/494 or Crew 494 Past or planned outing
Adopt-a-Creek The program is FREE and requires only two days a year (minimum) out of your time. The water district will furnish garbage bags, gloves and gate keys (if necessary) to access your creek site, at no charge. The program also arranges for a maintenance crew to pick up the collected debris after your cleanup event. http://www.valleywater.org/Water/Watersheds_-_streams_and_floods/Taking_care_of_streams/Adopt_A_Creek/index.shtm
Adopt-a-Beach When a group "adopts" a beach, they commit to cleaning it at least three times per year, although school groups can fulfill their obligation with a single cleanup. http://www.coastal.ca.gov/publiced/aab/aab1.html
California Coastal Clean-up Day: September 18, 2004
Coastal Cleanup Day is the highlight of the California Coastal Commission's year 'round Adopt-A-Beach program and takes place every year on the third Saturday of September, from 9 a.m. to Noon. http://www.coastal.ca.gov/publiced/ccd/ccd.html
Sunset State Beach 2002
Manresa State Beach 2003
New
Brighton State Beach 2004
Sunset
State Beach 2005
Half
Moon Bay 2006
California Trail Day: April 24, 2004
National River Clean-up Day: May 15, 2004. Held the third Saturday in May. May 21, 2005 is the next River and Creek clean-up day.
Save SF Bay Save The Bay gives you an opportunity to participate in hands-on restoration of San Francisco Bay wetlands near you. http://www.savesfbay.org
September 11, 2004
Summer Restoration at San Francisquito
Creek
Location: Various including East Bay, Peninsula and South Bay.
Adopte-a-Site Program
We encourage community and school groups to adopt one of Save The Bay's wetland restoration projects.
Adopting organizations volunteer monthly to improve habitat and track their progress.
Volunteer activities:
· collect native plant seeds
· grow plants in our nursery
· sow native plants along the shoreline
· check water quality
· monitor the health of wildlife populations
School groups and others that adopt-a-site build strong connections and investment in their part of the shoreline. Students and volunteers gain a deeper understanding of the restoration process, wildlife and the Bay ecosystem.
To learn more about the Adopt-A-Site program, contact Marilyn by email at mlatta@saveSFbay.org or by phone at (510)452-9261.
McClellan Ranch Park
Native
Plant Garden
– Volunteers are needed to plant, weed and prune shrubs in our native
plant garden. Anytime
Re-vegetation Project
– SCVAS has
initiated a Re-vegetation project along Stevens Creek at McClellan Ranch
Park. Planting, watering, and plant maintenance will be needed throughout
the year. Anytime
Trail Work and Field
Guide – Help
is needed to maintain trail markers, bird houses, and updating our trail
guide. Anytime spring/summer.
Seasonal Volunteering:
Golden Gate National Cemetery
Place flags on the headstones at GGNC on Independence Day, Memorial Day or Veteran’s Day.
Monta Vista County Fire Dept.
Volunteer to help the Monta Vista with their annual toy drive.
Monta Vista Fire Station
22620 Stevens Creek Blvd
Cupertino, CA 95014
| Summer Restoration at San Francisquito Creek | |
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Description: |
Summer
restoration activities include non-native plant removal, seed collection,
site monitoring, and shoreline clean-up. We will also continue our
plant propagation efforts in our NEW on-site Native Plant
Nursery! This is part of our on going native plant restoration project
with the Palo Alto Baylands Nature Preserve. |
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Contact Info: |
To sign up or to get directions, contact Denise Shea at dshea@savesfbay.org or by phone at 510-452-9261x109. |
The below organizations are willing to accept Middle School Aged volunteer workers. If the troop or patrol is interested in providing service, contact one of the adult leaders.
1. Ballet San Jose Silicon Valley (408)288-2820/218
Contact: Jody Porter The Ballet also depends on
enthusiastic and dedicated volunteers who contribute their time and talents.
2. Our City Forest (408)998-7337 Melanie. A small nonprofit dedicated
to inspiring and supporting citizens in the planting, caring and appreciation
of the urban forest throughout Santa Clara County.
http://www.ourcityforest.org/
3. Santa Clara Parks & Recreation (408)355-2200
On-going maintenance projects include trail repair and Vasona Park clean-up. You can also adopt-a-trail or create your own project.
Santa Clara County Park Volunteer Opportunities
4. Cupertino Community Service (408)255-8033 Cupertino Community
Services (CCS) is a nonprofit, charitable, community-based agency serving
the needs of low-income West Valley residents. CCS prevents hunger by
distributing more than 100,000 pounds of food each year to hundreds of
our less fortunate neighbors. CCS is located in the Quinlan Community
Center at 10185 N. Stelling Road, Cupertino. For more information, or
to find out how you can help, call, (408) 255-8033 or send email CCS@CupertinoCommunityService.org.
5. Second Harvest Food www.2ndharvest.net
Second Harvest Food Bank of Santa Clara and San Mateo Counties involves
hundreds of volunteers each week in all aspects of our operation. We welcome
and appreciate your time, talent and interest for the benefit of others
in our community. We have individual and group volunteer opportunities
for individuals 14 years of age or older.
6. Invision (408)292-4286. The South Bay's largest provider
of services and housing to at-risk and homeless families and individuals.
http://www.innvision.org/volunteer.html
7. March of Dimes (408)260-7629 Contact: Tania
8. American Red Cross San Jose (408)577-1000
9. Guadalupe River Garden (408)298-7657 Volunteering with the
Friends can bring you many benefits -- from learning successful gardening
techniques, to having the satisfaction of doing something good for the
environment.
10. Sacred Heart Community Service (408)278-2171
11. Channing House Palo Alto (650)324-7572 A senior citizens community.
Volunteer to give some company or read to a senior.
http://www.grpg.org/Volunteer.html#Volunteer
12. Lincoln Glen Manor (408)265-3222 Contact: Preet
13. Saratoga Adult Care Center (408)868-1262 The Saratoga Adult Care
Center is a non-profit organization that provides a safe and compassionate
environment for individuals who are too frail to lead an active, independant
lifestyle.
14. Terrano Gardens (408)356-8136
15. Terraces of Los Gatos 356-1006
16. American Lung Association 998-5864
17. Salvation Army 282-1165
18. Children's Discovery Museum Youth Volunteers, students in the 10th through 12th grades may apply. volunteer application. 50 hour minimum