VOLUNTEER CENTER OF CONTRA COSTA

2401Shadelands Dr, Suite 112
Walnut Creek, CA 94598
Telephone: (925) 472-5760 • Fax: (925) 472-5780
E-mail: tmurray@helpnow.org
Web Site: www.helpnow.org
Executive Director: Tracy Murray

Programs and Services:

• Community Agency Services
  We work with 200 nonprofit organizations to list their volunteer opportunities and build capacity for volunteers. We help strengthen agency programs through technical assistance, training and individual consultations to help nonprofits.
  Contact Person: Joan Tomasini, (925) 472-5773

• Corporate Volunteer Council (CVC)
  We convene monthly meetings of local business representative to discuss corporate volunteer programs, exchange information and plan events and recognitions to encourage volunteerism. The CVC is open to all business people in Contra Costa.
  Contact Person: Joan Tomasini, (925) 472-5773

• Disaster Response Network
  We link volunteers who would like to help in response to a disaster. We also work with agencies to help them plan for effective use of emergent volunteers in the event of a disaster. The Volunteer Center will assist other Bay Area Volunteer Centers in the event of a major disaster.
  Contact Person: Joan Tomasini, (925) 472-5773

• Holiday Volunteer Services
  We help individuals and groups learn about holiday activities and volunteer opportunities by publishing a comprehensive holiday list. We administer the Share the Spirit Fund for Contra Costa Newspapers.
  Contact Person: Tracy Murray, (925) 472-5768

• Volunteer Services
  Individuals or groups can find more that 600 opportunities available for community volunteers. The Volunteer Center is open five days a week, 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. and Wednesday evening until 8 p.m.
  Contact Person: Tracy Murray, (925) 472-5768

• Youth Action Council (YAC)
  Middle school and high school students join the Youth Action Council to serve as leaders by planning volunteer events, fairs and projects for their respective schools. YAC members are the Center’s youth voice in our community.
  Contact Person: Joan Tomasini, (925) 472-5773

Annual Special Event:

• Human Race
  A community fundraiser that helps 100 community nonprofits by encouraging walkers to raise funds through pledged sponsorships. Last year, walkers raised $118,000. The Human Race will be the 2nd Saturday in May at the Lafayette Reservoir.
  Contact Person: Tracy Murray, (925) 472-5767

Other Information: The Volunteer Center of Contra Costa provides essential services to the community by recruiting and referring more than 5,000 volunteers each year. The Volunteer Center, serving Contra Costa County since 1956, helps people of all ages find individual and group volunteer opportunities. The Center also works to strengthen the nonprofit community by providing training, technical assistance, and support to nonprofit organizations.