Welcome to Coming of Age: Bay Area!®
The Coming of Age initiative seeks to harness the talents, skills and energy of one of our most valuable resources: people age 50+. We do this in two ways: we help organizations strengthen their capabilities, and we help people 50+ explore passions, pursue lifelong learning, become community volunteers, and engage in meaningful service to the community.
► Enroll in workshops to Explore Your Future
► Subscribe to Inspiring Opportunities, our free newsletter
► Participate in programs and training for organizations
► Learn about exciting volunteer opportunities and volunteer jobs in the San Francisco area to put your unique talents to work for our community.
What's New
Make a BIG Difference Grants: Deadline is May 25. Apply today for “Make a BIG Difference” Team Mini-Grants of $2500! Winning proposals will tap into the tremendous wave of knowledge and energy of people 50+ to address specific needs in the community. Coming of Age will help recruit volunteers for the winning projects. Note: these grants are for nonprofit organizations only, and preference will be given to organizations that have attended the Coming of Age Learning Labs. Click HERE for info.
What's next in your life? "Explore Your Future" workshops will guide you through an interactive course to help you create a plan of action for a fulfilled, productive future. Meet with a small group of people and a skilled counselor to really think about your next steps in life. Registration is open for the next session, in Rockridge/Oakland beginning June 7, 3:00 to 5:00 pm. This is your only chance this summer! Click HERE for more information and to register for this energizing, fun class!
Invaluable training for nonprofit staff: Our Learning Lab is scheduled for Friday May 11 and 18 at Herrick Hospital in Berkeley. This two-day intensive training is designed especially for nonprofit staffmembers and volunteer coordinators. It will help you gain the tools you need to enhance your organization's volunteer program, and recruit and retain great volunteers! Sorry, registration is now closed. For info about future workshops, click HERE.
Facebook 101-East Bay. Come to our new Facebook workshop, FREE to Coming of Age members, and learn what all the excitement is about. This is for beginners, and you’ll leave the workshop with your own ready-to-use Facebook page. Wednesday, May 30, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., at North Oakland Senior Center. Sorry, this class is currently FILLED. To place your name on the waitlist click HERE to email us. Please include your name, phone number and address.
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Members of Coming of Age:Bay Area have access to special programs and discounts. Click to JOIN at no cost and take advantage of one-on-one matching to unique volunteer positions, discounted programs, and other special services.
Volunteers needed, age 50+! Visit our Clearinghouse of amazing Bay Area volunteer opportunities, updated weekly and viewable by location or type of position. You'll find a perfect fit for your skills, schedule and interests. Apply for positions right from the website!
We work with corporations to explore volunteer opportunities and assist employees and former employees in discovering "next steps" after full-time work. Call (888) 308-1767 for more information.
Have questions about Coming of Age programs? Click HERE to email us.
Coming of Age:Bay Area is sponsored by Northern California Presbyterian Homes and Services (NCPHS), with additional funding provided by the Corporation for National and Community Service/RSVP grant, Y&H Soda Foundation, Wells Fargo, other community grants, and in partnership with KQED.
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