City of San Mateo: Monthly Volunteer Newsletter

Welcome to the City of San Mateo’s Monthly Volunteer Newsletter! This month’s edition highlights one day volunteer opportunities and ongoing volunteer opportunities that are available now. If you know anyone interested in volunteering for the City or volunteering within the area, please forward them this email and ask them to sign up on our email notification page to sign up for future newsletters.

One Day Opportunities

Blood Drive Event

Wednesday, June 9, 2021 | 11:30 am - 4:30 pm

Did you know that every blood donation has the potential to save the lives of 3 patients in need? You can help rebuild the blood supply to adequate levels as we continue to provide lifesaving blood to patients across Northern California. If you are currently healthy, please schedule your lifesaving donation appointment below.

Blood Drive Details:

Date: Wednesday, June 9, 20201
Time: 11:30 am to 4:30 pm
Location: Senior Center, 2645 Alameda de las Pulgas, San Mateo
Schedule an Appointment: Please schedule an appointment before June 5^th.

City of San Mateo - Team Up to Cleanup

Saturday, June 19, 2021 | 8:00 am - 10:00 am

Join the City of San Mateo's Team Up to Clean Up group for a special outdoor event to keep San Mateo litter free and welcoming for all!

If you are interested in participating or want to learn more about the event, please refer to our Eventbrite Registration page.

Ongoing Opportunities

Serve on a City Commission

Are you a resident of San Mateo and interested in serving your community more? Apply to become a Commissioner for San Mateo!

Deadline to apply:

May 28th for Parks & Recreation and Community Relations Commission
June 11th for Planning Commission.

To learn more and apply, visit the City Commission's website!

Volunteer with the San Mateo Dance Association (SMDA)

Want to make a difference in our community and in our dance and fitness programs? Then please see the many opportunities below and let us know what areas spark your interest. Many positions do not require attendance at Board meetings but would be tremendously helpful in keeping our community programs strong for both children and adults.
If interested, contact SMDA at 650.522.7444 or smdanceassociation@gmail.com

Volunteer with CASA of San Mateo County

Are you looking for a way to impact the life of a youth in need? As a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) with CASA of San Mateo County, you support a youth in the child welfare or juvenile justice systems to ensure they have a consistent and caring adult who speaks on their behalf and helps them reach their full potential. A CASA volunteer works with one child or youth, meeting weekly for the duration of their case.

As a CASA, you are spending time getting to know them and building trust to find out what they need, ensuring their voice is heard in court, in school and in life. Consider becoming a CASA volunteer because youth in foster care and in the juvenile justice system need their CASA's now more than ever. If you are interested in learning more about the volunteering with CASA of San Mateo County, please contact us at info@casaofsanmateo.org and sign up for an info session at https://www.casaofsanmateo.org/volunteer.

The City of San Mateo's Volunteer website has lots of resources for other volunteer opportunities. Please consider checking out the site for more information.