Call for Volunteers

holiday volunteers

Stocking stuffers needed (December 15)

Help us assemble the stockings and bags for the farm workers and families in our beloved communities. December 15, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm or 1 – 3 pm at Puente in Pescadero (620 North Street).

Email Abby Mohaupt for details.

 

Help with La Posada (December 19) 

salaposada2011-20_jpg_700x470_upscale_q85Join us as we create a live nativity procession through Pescadero, recreating the journey of Mary and Joseph. The procession ends with celebration and food. Tasks include setting up, directing traffic, helping with singing, serving food, and cleaning up. Shifts begin at 9:00 am for set up and continue throughout the day and into the evening, ending around 9:30 pm.

Email Abby Mohaupt for details.

 

Celebrate Christmas with farm workers at La Sala (December 21)

Join the men as they celebrate Christmas. Come pass out stockings and create community with them on December 21, from 3:00 – 7:00 p.m. at Pescadero Community Church, 363 Stage Road.

Email Abby Mohaupt for details.

 

Be a Reading friend

Help boost literacy by reading with students from kindergarten to 5th grade on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7:30 to 8:30 pm.

Email Abby Mohaupt for details.

 

Help new drivers learn the rules of the road

Puente needs several short-term tutors, fluent in Spanish, to mentor adults preparing to take their driver’s license written exam at the DMV. In January, Puente will host evening tutoring sessions and seeks bilingual volunteers to work with different sizes of groups throughout the month.

To volunteer, contact Community Outreach Coordinator Ben Ranz at (650) 879-1691 x 143 or email Ben Ranz.

 

Help adults get their GED and become citizens

Every year, Puente helps local adults realize their dream of earning a high school degree; others become American citizens. Be a part of the transformation – sign up to help with tutoring (in Spanish) and citizenship requirements.

 

Seeking mentors to keep high school kids on track

Puente is committed to supporting our local youth all the way through high school and college. Sometimes by the time anyone realizes a student is struggling, it’s too late. Puente sees 12 mentors who can commit to spending time with a student one day each week, preferably on Wednesday. Mentors will help ensure their mentee is getting good grades, particularly in English and Algebra. College readiness is also a key goal.

For more information on this and ALL volunteer opportunities, call (650) 879-1691 ext 102, email Abby Mohaupt, or fill out a Volunteer Form by clicking here.