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One Time EventsDescriptionCORESupplementalLearning Date & TimePlaceNeed# of Help Contact
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Note: These events are being verified for dates and times for the 2017-18 school year
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Saturday of Service: Student GardenHelp boy scout earn his Eagle badge. Help build retaining wall and clear brushxAugust 16: 9am-3pmMercy High School, BurlingameVolunteersNo LimitMr. Diaz, pdiaz@mercyhsb.com
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Peninsula Art Musuem: Family Fun DayAn interactive drop-in program for children and families to make art and enjoy the exhibitionsxSeptember 9, Saturday; 91:30 – 4:30 pm1777 California Dr, Burlingame, CA 94010Assist public with art projects3 students for full shift Réka Szepesvári, reka@peninsulamuseum.org
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Walk for Catholic WorkerHelp raise money for San Bruno Catholic Worker House. $40.00 Donation. Tri-School event!xSeptember 16, Saturday; 9am-12:15pmBegin at Mercy High School, Burlingame end San Bruno Church, 555 San Bruno Ave W, San Bruno, CA 94066
Volunteers to walk from Mercy B to San Bruno ChurchNo LimitMr. Diaz, pdiaz@mercyhsb.com
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Coastal Repertory Theater’s Fundraising GalaLooking for students to help with the eventxSept 15-17; 4pm-9pm1167 Main St, Half Moon Bay, CA 94019Looking for students to help with the event
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Mercy Blood Drive2nd Annual Mercy Blood Drive in conjunction with American Red Crossx (If donates blood)x (help with registration & snacks)October 10, Tuesday 8am-5:30pmMercy High School, BurlingameBlood donors, registration & snack help6 students per shiftMarla Mobraten, mmobraten18@mercyhsb.com
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Saturday of Service: Catherine CenterSocialize, have dinner and hear the stories of the residents of Catherine CenterxSocialize, hear the stories of the women and have dinner with themCatherine Center location (women's home not allowed to share location addressVolunteers to socialize and have dinner with the women8Mr. Diaz, pdiaz@mercyhsb.com
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Strides for Life: 13th Annual 4-Mile Walk, Run, & StrollThe Strides for Life Colon Cancer Foundation holds its Annual 4-Mile Walk, Run, & Stroll at Lake Merced in San Francisco each fall. This is a fun event for all ages and a great opportunity to raise awareness for colon cancer.xOctober 23, 2016 @ 7:30 am – 10:30 amLake Merced, San Francisco at Lake Merced Boulevard and Sunset BoulevardVolunteers to help with set up, registration, water stations and clean upNo limitMonica Hilcu, strides4life@gmail.com, 650-692-3700
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Tri-School Poverty SimulationPoverty Simulation is a program put together by a church group to educate both young an old on the homeless situation in our country and right here in the Bay Area. Students will get a first hand experience of what it is like to be poor by participating in a simulated program.xMarch 3; SaturdayTBDStudents to participate40Mr. Diaz, pdiaz@mercyhsb.com
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Music at Kohl MansionHelping with our Sunday evening concert series, about once a month, whenever you can make it. Helping with front of house (greeting patrons, distributing programs, taking tickets, ushering) and with the post concert reception (preparing platters, beverages, setting up, serving, clean-up). Usually from 6-10 pm, but times can vary to fit your schedule.xOct. 16, 6-10pm Sunday nightKohl MansionVolunteers to help with concertsAbout 8 per concertYvonne Wun: admin@musicatkohl.org
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St Veronica 4th Annual 5K Family Fun Run/Walk4th annual fundraising run for St. Veronica's schoolxSaturday, November 19th, 2016 - 9am-12pm Rain or ShineOyster Point MarinaVolunteers to help with registration, set up, clean upMichelle Douglas, svcsfamilyfunrunwalk@gmail.com
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Police & Working K-9 FoundationPolice and Working K-9 Foundation is an all volunteer organization based here in San Mateo County. We are dedicated to provided safety equipment and training to law enforcement K-9 handlers in California.xSat Oct 22 & Sat Oct 29th 11am-3pmLaw Offices of Kevin Tully, 411 Borel Avenue, Suite 505, San Mateo, CA 94402need help packing the K-9 Trauma Kits and preparing the binders for the course from11 am - 3 pm this coming Sat Oct 22nd & Sat Oct 29th. We will be doing this in the big and small conference rooms at my husbands San Mateo law office. Pizza and soft drinks will be provided. (we may also do some hours on Sundays if that works out for some students)10 per shiftLouise V. Tully, louise@pawk9.org
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Urban PlungeAn overnight experience doing service all day Friday and half day SaturdayxNover 3 & 4St. Teresa's Church, SF is where we will sleepVolunteers to help do sevice at St. Peter's in the Mission, City Team International, Lantern Center 9Mr. Diaz, pdiaz@mercyhsb.com
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San Mateo CountyLook Ahead - San Mateo, is an innovative community engagement campaign utilizing 3D virtual reality technology, to increase public understanding of sea level rise and potential responses.

Look Ahead is hosting a free outdoor virtual reality viewing event and discussion on Saturday November 5th at Coyote Point Park with local youth-run community organization, Heirs to Our Oceans. Members of San Mateo County’s staff will be in attendance to answer questions, hear concerns, and engage in conversation with youth around sea level rise and climate adaptation.
Register for free and learn more on the Look Ahead Website!
xNov. 5, 19 & Dec. 31603 Coyote Point Drive, San Mateo, CA 94401Any student interested in learning about current environmental issues.No limitGerald Schwartz, (650) 599-1424, gschwartz@smcgov.org
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The Healthy Living Ambassador Garden Programis a collaboration between two University of California Cooperative Extension departments: 4-H and the Nutrition Program. It is a ten-week garden-enhanced nutrition and physical education curriculum for elementary school children delivered by teens (ages 13-19) in local afterschool programs during spring semester 2017xxApplication Deadline: Feb. 3, 2017; Training March 4 & 5, 2017UC Elkus Ranch Environmental Center in Half Moon BayInterested students in teaching chidren about gardening and healthy eatingNo limitMary Carp at (650) 871-7559 or email at mcarp@ucanr.edu
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Musical Gala To benefit Catherine Center, a women's home and program for those recently incarceratedxJan. 26; 5;15pm-8:30pmKohl MansionTwo students to do coat check2Mr. Diaz, pdiaz@mercyhsb.com
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Burlingame Leader In TrainingThe Burlingame Summer Camp staff are looking for teens to volunteer at the 2017 Summer Camp programs.xJune-Aug850 Burlingame AvenueTeen volunteersUnlimitedNicole Rath, 650-558-7308, nrath@burlingame.org
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Hillsborough Harvest GardenIn the summer of 2010, Hillsborough Beautification Foundation (HBF) volunteers “put on their gloves” to create, build and nurture a community vegetable garden located on a formerly vacant and weed-filled lot in Hillsborough.xSundays, 2-4pmFairview Circle, HillsboroughVolunteers to care for the gardenUnlimitedLennie Gotcher [mailto:lenniego@gmail.com]
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San Mateo Police Activities League (SMPAL)In the spirit to create a safe society while promoting the physical, social and mental development of our youth, SMPAL brings you this 5k Run/Walk in collaboration with Stride for Awareness to promote the importance of a healthy mind, body and community.xSunday, May 21st, 9:30am-12:30pmSeal Point Park, San MateoParticipants to runUnlimitedhttp://www.sanmateopal.org/
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Police & Working K-9 FoundationPolice and Working K-9 Foundation is an all volunteer organization based here in San Mateo County. We are dedicated to provided safety equipment and training to law enforcement K-9 handlers in California.xApril 8, 15, 16, 22 & 23: 11am-3pmLaw Offices of Kevin Tully, 411 Borel Avenue, Suite 505, San Mateo, CA 94402need help packing the K-9 Trauma Kits and preparing the binders for the course from11 am - 3 pm this coming Sat., April 8. We will be doing this in the big and small conference rooms at my husbands San Mateo law office. Pizza and soft drinks will be provided. (we may also do some hours on Sundays if that works out for some students)10 per shiftLouise V. Tully, louise@pawk9.org, 650-464-6011
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Relay for Life North San Mateo CountyRelay For Life is the signature fundraiser for the American Cancer Society. Relay is staffed and coordinated by volunteers in more than 5,200 communities and 27 countries. Volunteers give of their time and effort because they believe it's time to take action against cancer.xApril 29-30City Park, 251 City Park Way
San Bruno, CA
Volunteers are needed for 7:30 a.m. setup, volunteering throughout the day with meals, assisting survivor's etc. If students wish to walk the event that is available as well. I will be there at 7:00 a.m. so I can show them where to go. It is a 24 hour event. If the students want to stay that long, they will have to have parent or guardian permission if under 18. Meals are being provided by the Lion's club. unlimitedBarbara Loughrey, 650-991-1164
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St. Greg's Sandwich SundaysHelp make sandwiches on the second Sunday of every monthxSunday, May 14St. Greg's Catholic Church, Worner Centerhelpers to make sandwichesunlimitedNoreen Dougherty, noreen.dougherty@comcast.net
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Coastal Repertory Theater's Fundraising GalaFriday to help set up the event (shifts available from 4pm-9pm); Saturday to work at the event (shifts available from 5pm-10pm); Sunday to help breakdown the event Shifts available from 9am-12pm) xSept. 15th-17thLooking for students to help with the eventUnlimitedVanessa: 650-269-0304, vtlove73@gmail.com
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The World Indie Film Festivalhttp://www.twiff.org/xSept. 22,23 &241746 Post St., San Francisco, 94115
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Rebuilding AllianceListen to talk about the plight of Palestinians living in the Gaza Strip. xSept. 6th-7thMercy High School ClassroomsUnlimitedMr. Diaz, pdiaz@mercyhsb.com
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Strides for Life: 14th Annual 4-Mile Walk, Run, & StrollThe Strides for Life Colon Cancer Foundation holds its Annual 4-Mile Walk, Run, & Stroll at Lake Merced in San Francisco each fall. This is a fun event for all ages and a great opportunity to raise awareness for colon cancer.xOct. 15th 6am-12pmLake Merced
Volunteers to assist in setting up the event, guiding runners, running tents and breaking dow the event.
UnlimitedBridget Mannix, strides4life@gmail.com
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Rebuild retraining wallRebuild retaining wall and clear under brush in student gardenxAugust 19: 8am-2pmMercy High School ClassroomsMr. Diaz, pdiaz@mercyhsb.com
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NCEFT 9th Annual Gala Barn open house, dinner, entertainment and live auction xSeptember 23 5:00 PMNCEFT 880 Runnymede Rd. Woodside CAHelp set up, work the event, and clean upUnlimitedgala@nceft.org
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Village HarvestPicking apples, helping others and having a great timexOct. 3 and Oct. 15Woodside and San Juan BautistaunlimitedCraig Diserens, craig@villageharvest.org
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Babysitters Needed for HatchxJanuary 6-9pm, March 6-11pmHatch Elementary School 10 in January and 2 in March <-Vanessa, 650-269-0304
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Coastal Rep Theater, Pumpkin Festival 2017
Each year Coastal Rep volunteers "take to the streets" to keep the Half Moon Bay Art & Pumpkin Festival areas clean. We are looking for local High Schoolers to sign up for a shift to help clear garbage during the pumpkin festival to earn community service hours. It's a very rewarding experience and you will have the satisfaction of knowing that you made a real difference at the CRT theater.
xContact for More Info Half Moon BayunlimitedVanessa, 650-269-0304
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Hatch Elementary School, Pumpkin Fest Parking Fudraiser
Pumpkin Fest 2017 is a month away, so it's time to get our team together for the parking fundraiser at the School District parking lot. Please take a moment to sign up for a 2-hour shift at the parking lot for community service hours. It's super fun, easy and a great way to help support a wonderful fundraiser at Hatch.
xContact for More Info Half Moon BayunlimitedVanessa, 650-269-0304
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Extra Helpers at Hatch Elementary School
Helpers at Hatch. Throughout the year, Hatch Elementary School puts on a few fundraisers and needs extra help around campus. This includes help in the office, in the classrooms or with preparing fundraisers(helping to stuff envelopes, setting up the auction or serving at the auction). If you need community service hours and you want to be part of a wonderful community at Hatch, this is for you!!
xContact for More Info Hatch Elementary School unlimitedVanessa, 650-269-0304
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Extra Helpers at Sea Crest School
Throughout the year, Sea Crest School can use a few volunteers for fundraisers and extra help around campus. This includes help in the parking lot or with fundraisers and events( Parent Work Day, Grand Parents Day, Staff Appreciation Day or with the annual auction). If you need community service hours and you want to be part of a little community, this is for you!!
xContact for More Info Sea Crest School unlimitedVanessa, 650-269-0304
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Babysitters Needed for Hatch2 Babysitters for PTO meetingxOct 17, 6:00-7:30Hatch Elementary School 2 students2hatchelementarypto@gmail.com
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Hatch Elementary School, Pumpkin Fest Parking FudraiserParking lot attendantxOct. 14-15 498 Kelly Avenue, Half Moon Bay, CA 94019hatchelementaryto@gmail.com
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Pumpkin Festival 2017clear garabage during the pumpkin festivalxOct. 13-15, between 8am-6pmMain Street, Half Moon Baymichaelctc@coastside.net
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Help with Jogathon4 students to collate envelopes for Jogathon EventxOct. 4th, 4pm-6pmHatch Elementary School 4Martha Schwartz hatchelementarypto@gmail.com
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Caring for the Lost and the Least: The Works of Mercy in the Catholic Tradition
I wanted to invite you to the following presentation by Mary Criscione RSM PhD. Dr. Criscione is a Sister of Mercy and a Biblical Scholar. She will be speaking at Notre Dame University in Belmont next Tuesday evening on the Works of Mercy in the Catholic Tradition. Mary is a great speaker and I am sure you would enjoy her presentation.
xOct 10 5:30-7:00pmNotre Dame University ChapelSandy Flaherty, sflaherty@mercyhsb.com
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OLA Lobster Feedneed students to set up, serve, and clean upxNovember 11, 5-11pmOLA GymSue Worrall, suewrrll@yahoo.com
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Peninsula Art Musuem Open Studios Weekend
We need 2 to 3 greeters at the Peninsula Museum of Art to welcome guests, hand out site maps, and answer logistical questions during our Fall "Open Studios" weekend. There will be a lot of people coming through the Museum and Museum Studio's and we need help greeting and answering questions.
xNov. 4th and 5th 11am-5pmPeninsula Museum of Art2-3 students per shiftwww.peninsulaartinstitute.org
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Burlingame Fall Festoverseeing childrens section of the event. xOct. 28th and 29th 10am-6pmBurlingame AveNicole Rath, nrath@burlingame.org
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Introduction to Isalm for Non-Muslims
Join us to open the Year of Solidarity and Outreach with a talk by Imam Hafiz M.K. Siddiqi, Ph.D. Beginning with an introduction to the basics of Islam, Imam Siddiqi plans to cover: the prophet Jesus in the Qur'an, the sacredness of life in Islam, the true meaning of jihad, the Islamic Sharei'ah legal system, and the role of women in Islam. He will look with us at the values we share as Christians and Muslims, as well as ways to see beauty in our diversity. After the presentation there will be a period for questions and responses.
xNov. 5th 1-2:30pmMercy Burlingame CenterMBuchanan@mercywmw.org
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McKinley Elementary Harvest Festival
The festival is 2 days away (sorry last minute!), this Friday, 10/27 6-10 and Saturday, 10/28 4:30-9:30. There are many fun jobs for high schoolers, such as running a game, helping with a craft, face painting, etc.
xOct. 27th and 28thMcKinley Elemantary School
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St. Roberts School
The first event begins at 8:30 until 4:30. We are having a breast cancer awareness donation booth where are young volleyball players will be distributing desserts and drinks throughout the day and creating a prayer board for those that are fighting breast cancer at this time. We are in need of some helpers to either supervise these kids throughout the day and/or keep score for the volleyball games that will be happening at the same location. The second event will begin at approximately 5:00 until 7:30. We are holding a cancer night the light walk where we will need helpers to set up bags all-around San Bruno Park and then work at a table as participants enter and distribute lanterns. When the walk is over we will need help cleaning up.
xOct. 28thSt. Roberts SchoolLori Klingler, 650-784-6337
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OLA for RafikiHigh School volunteers to help set up, serve, and clean upxNov. 11th 5pm-11pmOLA GymSue Worrall, suewrrll@yahoo.com
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Fr. Greg Boyle, SJ xNov. 20th, 7-8pmSerra Gym
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Family Fun Day
An interactive drop-in program for children and families to make art and enjoy the exhibitions
xNov. 11th 2-4pmPeninsula Museum of Art
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Backpacks for Homeless Veterans
Please help join Boy Scout Troop 101 and our OLA parish community in filling backpacks in the OLA gym. Backpacks will include vital survival supplies and will be given to a homeless Veteran through the San Mateo Human Services and Palo Alto Veteran Services.
xDec. 10th 9:30-11:30amOLA GymMatthew Mariani at mattpmariani@gmail.com
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Spring Break Immersion Trip with Mercy SF
Explore the Sacramento delta area this Spring Break working on a community supported farm, animal rescue farm, community shelter and Christo Rey school. We will also visit Chico State and UC Davis so you get an idea of the colleges in the area.
xMr. Diaz, pdiaz@mercyhsb.com
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Chicago Immersion Trip
Join Mr. Diaz and Ms. Connolly serving at Misericordia, a non-profit foundation founded by a Sister of Mercy to serve people with intellectual disabilities. In our downtime, we will be visiting the sites of Chicago and its universities, such as Loyola University and The University of Chicago.
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Mr. Diaz, pdiaz@mercyhsb.com, Ms. Connolly, kconnolly@mercyhsb.com
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Saturday of ServiceMercy Retirement and Care CenterxDecember 9th, 11:30am-4:30pmMercy Retirement CenterMr. Diaz, pdiaz@mercyhsb.com
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Monday of ServiceFort FunstonxJan. 15th 9am-12pmFort Funston, meet at Mercy Mr. Diaz, pdiaz@mercyhsb.com
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Mi Escuelita
Looking for students who like to read out loud, have patience,and may have artistic talents to help painting with the kids.
x Jan. 15th -16th 8:30am-12:30pm963 Lurline Dr. Foster City, CA 94404
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St. Dunstan's Retreat
Looking for students who have experience leading small groups. The role woould be to oversee the discussion and facilitate the small groups.
xFeb. 24th 9am-6pmSt. Dunstan's schoolDeb Del Chiaro, ddelchiaro@yahoo.com
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