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Multi-quarter part-time in Education & Youth Development, Human Rights, Identity, Cardinal Commitment

The mission of Fresh Lifelines for Youth (FLY) is to partner with youth to unlock their potential, disrupt the pipeline to prison, and advance justice in California and beyond!  At FLY, we interrupt the pipeline to prison and support youth on their path to healthy, free, and productive lives...

Location:

Bay Area

Open to:

Undergraduates,
Graduate Students,
Coterm

When:

N/A
Multi-quarter part-time in Affordability, Health, Cardinal Commitment, Student service organization

Stanford Breakfast Club is an awesome time for students to come together to cook, serve and spend time with people at the Opportunity Center in Palo Alto. We get a chance to jam to sweet music while making breakfast at the Menlo Park Presbyterian Church. We then take the food...

Location:

Stanford

Open to:

Undergraduates,
Graduate Students,
Coterm

When:

N/A
Multi-quarter part-time in Civic Engagement, Cardinal Commitment

StanfordVotes, which is a branch within Stanford in Government, works to increase the number of Stanford students registering to vote and participating in elections. Stanford students, faculty, and staff work together to build a stronger campus community around voter registration and engagement.The many volunteer opportunities include:staffing voter...

Location:

Stanford

Open to:

Undergraduates,
Graduate Students,
Coterm

When:

N/A
Multi-quarter part-time in Education & Youth Development, Cardinal Commitment

Ravenswood Reads supports readers in kindergarten through third grade by pairing Stanford tutors with children to help improve their decoding and comprehension skills. Ravenswood Reads is also a service-learning program that emphasizes the importance of adequately preparing and supporting tutors on an ongoing basis. As a tutor with the Ravenswood...

Location:

Bay Area

Open to:

Undergraduates,
Graduate Students,
Coterm

When:

N/A
Cardinal Health Education Collaborative logo
Multi-quarter part-time in Education & Youth Development, Health, Cardinal Commitment

Our mission is to provide innovative and effective comprehensive health education to teens to prepare them for life's challenges. Our curriculum equips teens with knowledge, skills, and tools to make sound choices and informed decisions for themselves.Requirement to fulfill a Cardinal Commitment: We teach in middle school classrooms weekly...

Location:

Stanford

Open to:

Undergraduates,
Graduate Students,
Coterm

When:

N/A
Multi-quarter part-time in Education & Youth Development, Environmental Sustainability, Cardinal Commitment, Student service organization

The mission of the Stanford Outdoor Outreach Program (SOOP) is to enhance interpersonal relationships, foster community and instill personal confidence in San Francisco Bay Area youth through facilitated outdoor experiences. Primarily we serve high school students enrolled in EPAA and in the Luis Valdez Leadership Academy; we do so by...

Location:

Stanford

Open to:

Undergraduates,
Graduate Students,
Coterm

When:

N/A
Multi-quarter part-time in Education & Youth Development, Environmental Sustainability, Health, Human Rights, Cardinal Commitment

SIAS organizes speakers series, discussion events, conferences and other spaces of community engagement that center international affairs, increasing the understanding of important global phenomena in campus community. Our leadership and members are committed to providing opportunities for Stanford students to be involved in global affairs from a perspective that amplifies...

Location:

Stanford

Open to:

Undergraduates,
Graduate Students,
Coterm

When:

N/A
Issue Area Coordinators at the 2024 Cardinal Service Fair
Multi-quarter part-time in Education & Youth Development, Environmental Sustainability, Health, Cardinal Commitment, Leadership program

The Issue Area Coordinators Program provides our most committed students with training and practice in collective leadership.The Haas Center’s Issue Area Coordinators build partnerships among Stanford students, faculty, and Bay Area community leaders to address challenges around Affordability, Community Organizing, Education, Environmental Sustainability, Health, and Public Interest Technology.Talk...

Sponsored by:

Haas Center for Public Service

Location:

Stanford

Open to:

Undergraduates

When:

Autumn,
Spring,
Winter
Cardinal Commitment

What is CSWS? The Community Service Work-Study (CSWS) Program provides academic year and summer employment opportunities for currently enrolled students who receive financial aid at Stanford. It allows them to combine the financial need to work with the personal goal of helping the community. Eligible students have the freedom to...

Sponsored by:

Haas Center for Public Service

Location:

United States

Open to:

Undergraduates

When:

Autumn,
Spring,
Winter
Cards 4 Kids logo
Multi-quarter part-time in Education & Youth Development, Cardinal Commitment

Through accessible sports-centered activities such as trading cards, art, and educational games, Cards 4 Kids is committed to spreading the joy of sports and making kids feel like kids, not patients. Our volunteers, who are integral to the delivery of our activities, foster deep connections by running interactive, fun sessions...

Location:

Bay Area

Open to:

Undergraduates,
Graduate Students,
Coterm

When:

Rolling
Multi-quarter part-time in Education & Youth Development, Cardinal Commitment, Student service organization

The California Cadet Corps is an organization that offers a school-based applied leadership program, founded in 1911 by the California Legislature and then Adjutant General BG Edwin A. Forbes, and thought to be the oldest of its kind in the country. The program is designed to provide maximum growth and...

Location:

Stanford

Open to:

Undergraduates,
Graduate Students,
Coterm,
Postdoctorate,
Faculty/Staff,
Alumni/Friends,
General Public

When:

Rolling
Multi-quarter part-time in Affordability, Arts & Media, Civic Engagement, Education & Youth Development, Environmental Sustainability, Health, Human Rights, Identity, Law, Policy & Justice, Technology & Engineering, Cardinal Commitment, Grant / stipend

The Donald A. Strauss Scholarship supports innovative student-generated projects which foster leadership skills. Scholars receive funding for their educational support and a project grant for a yearlong service project.A central part of the application package is a proposal for a project to be carried out between the end of...

Sponsored by:

Haas Center for Public Service

Location:

International

Open to:

Undergraduates

When:

Autumn,
Spring,
Summer,
Winter
Visitors at the Palo Alto Junior Museum and Zoo
Multi-quarter part-time in Education & Youth Development, Cardinal Commitment

Our mission is to engage a child’s curiosity in science and nature. Our volunteers provide drop-in programming for visitors on the public floor of the museum. Examples of such programming include animal encounters, tinkering and building activities, science experiments, and artistic interpretation of science experiences at the museum. ...

Location:

Bay Area

Open to:

Undergraduates,
Graduate Students,
Coterm

When:

N/A
Multi-quarter part-time in Education & Youth Development, Health, Cardinal Commitment

Kids with Dreams is an organization of Stanford students dedicated to improving the lives of individuals with special needs. Through its weekly programs, the organization networks Stanford volunteers with community organizations and to connect them with children and young adults with special needs. Through fun activities like playing soccer, swimming...

Location:

Stanford

Open to:

Undergraduates,
Graduate Students,
Coterm

When:

N/A
Students making challah at Challah for Hunger volunteering event
Multi-quarter part-time in Affordability, Cardinal Commitment, Student service organization

Challah for Hunger holds weekly events, at which members of the Stanford community bake challah bread together. The loaves are then sold to the Stanford community and the proceeds from these sales go to both local and international humanitarian aid-based charities. In addition to weekly bakes, Challah for Hunger holds...

Location:

Stanford

Open to:

Undergraduates,
Graduate Students,
Coterm

When:

N/A
Volunteers for The Bridge at an information table
Multi-quarter part-time in Health, Cardinal Commitment, Student service organization

The Bridge Peer Counseling Center is Stanford’s student run peer-counseling center. We offer anonymous and confidential 24/7 counseling to members of the greater Stanford community. Staffed by trained undergraduate and graduate Stanford students, we are here to listen and support. Students can get involved and become a staffer at The...

Location:

Stanford

Open to:

Undergraduates,
Graduate Students,
Coterm

When:

N/A
PSLP participants 2017
Multi-quarter part-time in Environmental Sustainability, Human Rights, Cardinal Commitment, Student service organization

Students for a Sustainable Stanford (SSS) is an inclusive and intersectional community that strives for sustainable practices on and off the Stanford campus through discussion, engagement, and direct action. We work on diverse issues such as climate change, environmental justice, water, waste, education, and more, and pursue initiatives and outreach...

Location:

Stanford

Open to:

Undergraduates,
Graduate Students,
Coterm

When:

N/A
Stanford Women in Politics
Multi-quarter part-time in Law, Policy & Justice, Cardinal Commitment, Student service organization

Stanford Women in Politics is an organization dedicated to developing a community of Stanford students interested in any sort of political, policy or legal field. All students who share this interest are welcome! We do this through educational teach-ins, professional development and networking events. We strive to support one another...

Location:

Stanford

Open to:

Undergraduates,
Graduate Students,
Coterm

When:

Autumn,
Spring,
Summer,
Winter
Multi-quarter part-time in Education & Youth Development, Identity, Cardinal Commitment, Volunteer

Bay Area Tutoring Association (BATA) believes that education is the most powerful way to change the world. We have a proven 10-year track record of tutoring Black and Brown, justice-impacted, foster, homeless, and at-risk youth in the San Francisco Bay Area.  We are dedicated to erasing the academic achievement gap...

Location:

Bay Area

Open to:

Undergraduates,
Graduate Students,
Coterm

When:

N/A
A tutor presents to students at the Tutorial Center.
Multi-quarter part-time in Education & Youth Development, Cardinal Commitment, Volunteer

At the MVHS Tutorial Center, we aim to expand the compassion and collaboration of MVHS students and staff through equal-opportunity learning. The Tutorial Center works to provide the highest quality free tutoring aimed at supporting the success of MVHS students, staff, and our community.Tutors help with:1) Reviewing concepts...

Location:

N/A

Open to:

General Public

When:

N/A
Multi-quarter part-time in Education & Youth Development, Cardinal Commitment

Matriculate’s mission is to empower high-achieving, low-income high school students to make the leap to our best colleges and universities. We train talented college students at top institutions to connect remotely with high-achieving, low-income high school students, providing the information, guidance, and support that these high school students need to...

Location:

Stanford

Open to:

Undergraduates,
Graduate Students,
Coterm

When:

N/A
Multi-quarter part-time in Education & Youth Development, Health, Identity, Cardinal Commitment

About Us: Friends for Youth (FFY) is a nonprofit organization that has been matching underserved youth with caring adult mentors since 1979. FFY offers both 1-to-1 Mentoring across the Peninsula for ages 8-17, and Group Mentoring for students in 8th-10th grades. Role Description: Friends for Youth is...

Location:

Bay Area

Open to:

Graduate Students,
Undergraduates,
Coterm

When:

N/A
Animal Service Project logo
Multi-quarter part-time in Health, Cardinal Commitment, Student service organization

Calling all animal lovers! Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of furry, feathered, and finned friends? Look no further – ASP is here to unite your love for animals with impactful service in your local community. 🌟🐶 Diverse Opportunities: ASP offers a wide array...

Location:

Stanford

Open to:

Undergraduates,
Graduate Students

When:

Rolling
Multi-quarter part-time in Education & Youth Development, Cardinal Commitment, Volunteer

East Palo Alto Academy Foundation (EPAAF) is a small nonprofit organization supporting the staff, students, and graduates of the East Palo Alto Academy (EPAA). Founded in 2001, the charter high school has long partnered with the Stanford Graduate School of Education (GSE), having initially been supported by the Stanford-affiliated nonprofit...

Location:

N/A

Open to:

Undergraduates,
Graduate Students

When:

Autumn,
Spring,
Summer,
Winter
Multi-quarter part-time in Education & Youth Development, Cardinal Commitment, Volunteer

At Young STEAMers, we believe that every child deserves access to quality STEAM education that goes beyond textbooks and traditional methods. We are committed to breaking down barriers and creating inclusive spaces where children from diverse backgrounds can explore the wonders of science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics through real-world...

Location:

N/A

Open to:

Undergraduates,
Graduate Students,
Coterm

When:

N/A
Multi-quarter part-time in Education & Youth Development, Human Rights, Cardinal Commitment

Asha Stanford works towards promoting the education of underprivileged children in India by providing financial assistance and support to the NGOs focused on education projects. Volunteers of Asha work closely with the project partners in India, while locally organizing fundraisers and community awareness events. Asha Holi, a popular event in...

Location:

Stanford

Open to:

Undergraduates,
Graduate Students,
Coterm

When:

N/A
Multi-quarter part-time in Environmental Sustainability, Health, Cardinal Commitment, Volunteer

The North Fair Oaks Community Alliance (NFOCA) is a small community organization established by community leaders in North Fair Oaks (NFO), an unincorporated community surrounded by the cities of Menlo Park, Atherton, and Redwood City. NFOCA advocates to improve life for all in North Fair Oaks (NFO). NFOCA works to...

Location:

Stanford

Open to:

Undergraduates,
Graduate Students,
Coterm,
Postdoctorate,
Faculty/Staff,
Alumni/Friends,
General Public

When:

Rolling
Stanford SupplyHer logo
Multi-quarter part-time in Arts & Media, Health, Cardinal Commitment, Student service organization

Stanford SupplyHer aims to bring together students with a passion for art and give them a space to use their creativity to uplift women by utilizing artistic passion in parallel to philanthropic action. We will also collect donations of sanitary products for women's shelters and health centers, as well as...

Location:

Stanford

Open to:

Undergraduates,
Graduate Students,
Coterm,
Postdoctorate,
Faculty/Staff

When:

Rolling
Multi-quarter part-time in Health, Cardinal Commitment

The Cardinal Free Clinics (CFCs), encompassing Arbor Free Clinic and Pacific Free Clinic, are two student-run health clinics operated by Stanford School of Medicine that provide free transitional primary care to adult residents of Santa Clara County and San Mateo County. Arbor Free Clinic operates in Redwood City and Pacific...

Location:

Stanford

Open to:

Undergraduates,
Graduate Students,
Coterm

When:

N/A
Multi-quarter part-time in Education & Youth Development, Cardinal Commitment, Volunteer

Inspired by Jewish values of social justice and Tikkun Olam (repairing the world), the Jewish Coalition for Literacy (JCL) mobilizes volunteer tutors of all backgrounds and supports parents to help emerging and struggling readers in grades K-5 on the Peninsula and throughout the Bay Area. We envision a society in...

Location:

Bay Area

Open to:

Undergraduates,
Graduate Students

When:

Autumn,
Spring,
Winter
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