Join us for Love Our Neighbor, Creekside’s annual day of service, on September 20th from 8:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. We will meet at Creekside for coffee, refreshments and prayer before dividing into teams. Some projects will remain at Creekside while others will take place around the Bay Area. Everyone will return to Creekside after their projects are finished to share about how their time of service went and how they saw God work. Read on to learn more about this year’s projects and sign up for the project that interests you. Contact Naomi Phan-Quang for more information.

cpr training for community members

Learn how to respond in the first critical moments of a medical emergency. This free, hands-on workshop will teach adults how to perform hands-only CPR, use an AED, and help someone who is choking. No certification will be provided.
Note: This opportunity is for adults 18 and over and will last approximately 90 minutes. Participants will practice skills on the ground using mannequins.

alpha pregnancy center - gift bags for client moms and dads

Help assemble personalized gift bags and write encouraging cards for moms and dads served by Alpha Pregnancy. These gifts will be used during Alpha Pregnancy's upcoming event, where clients will be personally encouraged, prayed for, and reminded that they are seen and cared for.
Note: This opportunity is for adults 18 and over.

crossstreets - breakfast with our neighbors

Join CrossStreets as we share breakfast and build relationships with residents of the Fairmont Campus Tiny Homes Village. Volunteers will help prepare and serve breakfast while spending time getting to know our neighbors and learning more about CrossStreets' ongoing ministry.
Note: This opportunity is for ages 8 and over. Children under 11 must be accompanied by an adult. This is an outdoor project.

Omelagah, INC. - lake chabot walk, picnic, and games

Spend the morning building relationships with adults with developmental disabilities served by Omelagah, Inc. Volunteers will help with a light lunch setup and cleanup, enjoy a walk around Lake Chabot, play games, and share meaningful conversation with participants and staff.
Note: This opportunity is preferably for ages 16 and over. Volunteers should be able to walk approximately 2–3 miles with slight inclines.

immigrant hope - citizenship workshop volunteer training

Learn how you can help immigrant neighbors take the next step toward U.S. citizenship. This training will introduce you to Immigrant Hope, the citizenship process, and the role volunteers play in helping applicants prepare and submit their applications.
Note: This opportunity is for adults ages 18 and over. No legal experience is necessary, but attention to detail and organization are helpful. Volunteers should be available for both the September 19th training and the November 14th citizenship workshop.

Immigrant hope - community outreach

Help connect immigrant neighbors with trustworthy, low-cost immigration services. Volunteers will host an informational table and distribute flyers at a local community event, helping spread the word about the support available through Immigrant Hope.
Note: This opportunity is for ages 12 and over. The ability to speak Spanish or Cantonese is helpful but not required.

hope beyond - the hope rack

Help Hope Beyond turn an abundance of donated clothing into an opportunity to bring hope to others. Volunteers will sort and organize clothing and help set up a thrift-store-style space in preparation for a future fundraiser.
Note: This opportunity is for women only. Organizational skills are helpful. The project takes place in Pleasanton.

Jones Convalescent home - bingo, singing, and staff appreciation

Help assemble appreciation bags for the staff at Jones Convalescent Home, then travel together to the home and spend time with the residents. Volunteers will play Bingo, sing songs, and bring joy and connection to the Jones community.
Note: This opportunity is for all ages and children are especially encouraged to join!

MAcArthur Blvd. Clean-up

Help us be good neighbors by cleaning up the area surrounding Creekside along MacArthur Blvd. Volunteers will pick up litter and help care for the neighborhood we call home.
Note: This opportunity is for ages 7 and over. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Supplies will be provided.

foster the city - blankets and thank you notes

Create cozy no-sew fleece blankets for children in foster care and write notes of encouragement for the social workers who support them. This is a hands-on opportunity to bring comfort and encouragement to both children and the adults who care for them.
Note: This opportunity is for all ages. Please bring sewing scissors if you have them.

the grove family services - foster care social worker appreciation

Show appreciation for the social workers who serve children and families involved in the foster care system. Volunteers will create care packages, small gifts, and notes of encouragement to remind these often-unsung heroes that their work matters.
Note: This opportunity is for all ages. The office is a short walk from Creekside, but volunteers must be able to climb stairs.

grafted families - Trauma informed childcare training

Learn how you can support foster and adoptive families in our community through trauma-informed childcare. This training will prepare volunteers to serve children during Creekside's new Grafted Group, a monthly gathering that provides foster and adoptive families with community, encouragement, practical support, and care.
Note: This opportunity is for those interested in potentially serving as ongoing childcare volunteers with Grafted Families.

tea and storytelling with afghan refugee neighbors

Step into the homes of Afghan refugee neighbors for an opportunity to listen, learn, and build potential meaningful relationships. After a brief orientation at Creekside, volunteers will travel in small groups to share tea and hear the stories of families who are beginning new lives in our community.
Note: This opportunity is for all ages. Volunteers should be comfortable listening respectfully and wearing modest, culturally sensitive clothing.