Be a part of helping to run a first-ever carnival for kids and families at Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary in West Oakland. We will have a DJ, games, food, and more!  There are lots of opportunities to get involved with carnival games, concessions and more!  

Resurrection Oakland is partnering with several organizations for this event, including Alameda County Community Food Bank, Eat Learn Play, Community Kitchens, Oakland Literacy Coalition, Chick-Fil-A Emeryville, Rico Rico Taco, Street Soccer Oakland, Paws-to-Share and MOCHA.  

This service event will be all hands on deck! Sign up to volunteer here.

Community Kitchens (CK) brings restaurants, community organizations and volunteers together to help feed those in need in Oakland. Founded in 2020, CK provides over 10,000 meals per month through the CK Mobile Oasis outreach bus, town fridges, and community partners. In the Oakland neighborhoods CK serves, over half the people are going to bed hungry at night. CK's mission is to build sustainable, equitable and community-centric foodways driven by the voice of the people to support the underserved in our community. Join us for an afternoon in the CK Kitchen with Chef Kendall to help with food prep, sandwich making and meal packaging. Meals prepared will be delivered in the CK Mobile Oasis outreach bus to Oakland encampments and youth programs. Space is limited. Age 10+. 

Register here.  

Join us at CityTeam Oakland for S.O.S (Serving on Saturdays).  We will be helping to clean, organize and keep the men’s shelter running smoothly.  Volunteers assist with a range of duties from cleaning to sorting and organizing clothing donations, creating and handing out hygiene kits, etc. Age 10+. Youth ages 10-14 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. There are 20 spots remaining, so sign up soon! RSVP here for this event (select CityTeam Men’s Shelter) as your site when registering)

This event is part of Project Peace's quarterly Day of Service.  They have over 200 volunteers helping with projects on March 16th at 14 different organizations throughout the East Bay.  Learn more here.

Our partner school Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary in West Oakland serves 350 students TK-5th grade, including a state-sponsored preschool and a large special education program. They have a team of over 60 staff and teachers who support the kids and families.

Resurrection Oakland is helping to create a new snack bar in their staff lounge. We want to provide snacks and drinks for teachers and staff to enjoy on an ongoing basis - things like small bags of pretzels, chips, granola bars, sweets, sparkling water, and of course coffee!

It’s easy to contribute - you can purchase something from their Amazon Wishlist and bring it to church any Sunday by February 25th OR have it shipped directly to church using this address at checkout: 1714 Franklin Street #100-454 Oakland CA, 94612.

Join us at the Alameda County Community Food Bank to help sort and pack farm-fresh produce and dry goods for those in Oakland struggling with hunger.  Space is limited to 15 volunteers.  Youth (ages 10-17) are welcome to participate.  One adult is required for every five youth.  Please register here.

The Food Bank is accessible via public transportation (take BART to Coliseum/Oakland Airport Station and then take AC transit bus #98).  

CityTeam provides care and food for our neighbors in the greatest need in Oakland. They also run residential programs for men and women struggling with addiction and homelessness. Join us at to help serve a hot lunch meal to the unhoused community. Space is limited to 10 volunteers. 

Age 10+. Youth ages 10-14 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Register here.

This is event is now FULL. Consider serving February 10th with the food bank. More details here!

The City of Oakland is celebrating MLK Day of Service by hosting cleaning and greening events across the city. This event has been taking place annually since 2003. You can learn more and register to participate here. Events take place on January 13, 14, 15, and 20th.

"Out of the mountain of despair, a stone of hope."

“Life’s most persistent and urgent question is, what are YOU doing for OTHERS?”

“Everyone can be great, because everyone can serve.”

– Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

ResYouth, join us at Harbor House to help run their annual Christmas Store. The store is an empowering opportunity for parents in the San Antonio neighborhood of Oakland to select toys for their children at greatly reduced prices and experience the joy of watching their children open a gift they have chosen on Christmas morning.  Space is limited to 15 volunteers. Register here. Please also complete this online volunteer waiver.

CityTeam Oakland helps provide toys for Oakland families in need each Christmas. Volunteers are needed to help run the CityTeam Toy Store where families can shop for free gifts for their children. Help is needed wrapping gifts, serving hot cocoa and treats, and playing games with kids. Shifts are available from 9am-11am and 11am-1pm. Age 10+. Youth ages 10-14 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Register for 9am-11am (space is limited to 10 volunteers)

Register for 11am-1pm (space is limited to 10 volunteers)

CityTeam Oakland helps provide toys for Oakland families in need each Christmas. You can purchase a gift from their wish list and bring it back to ResOakland unwrapped by Sunday, December 10th. Alternatively you can have your gift shipped to CityTeam directly by Friday, December 15th. You can also drop off gifts to CityTeam at 722 Washington St. Oakland, CA 94607, Monday–Saturday, 9am–6pm (note: please ring doorbell on Saturdays).

CityTeam is also looking for volunteers to help run their annual Toy Store on Saturday, December 16th. Learn more here.

Join us at the Alameda County Community Food Bank to help pack holiday food boxes for those in Oakland struggling with hunger.  Space is limited to 15 volunteers.  Youth (ages 10-17) are welcome to participate.  One adult is required for every five youth.  Please register here.

The Food Bank is accessible via public transportation (take BART to Coliseum/Oakland Airport Station and then take AC transit bus #98).  

Join us at CityTeam Oakland for S.O.S (Serving on Saturdays).  We will assist with lunch service for the unhoused community as well as help sort and organize clothing donations for CityTeam's shelter. Space is limited to 10 volunteers. 

Age 10+. Youth ages 10-14 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Register here.

Join us over Zoom to learn more about foster care in Alameda County with Foster the City, an organization focused on creating a coalition of churches to provide loving homes for children in foster care. There are many ways to get involved - as a foster parent, support friend, prayer team, and more. Join us to learn more! Register here and be sure to select 11/7 Virtual Meeting from the drop down.

Join us for a morning of beautification at Harbor House! There will be opportunities to help with painting, gardening, organizing and general cleaning from 9-11:30am. All ages are welcome. Children under 14 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. RSVP here for this event.

After the service projects, there will be an optional Lunch and Learn from 11:45am-1pm for those who are able to stay to enjoy lunch (Vietnamese banh mi sandwiches), a tour of Harbor House, and a conversation with some of their Youth Leaders. You can register for Lunch and Learn here.

Harbor House Ministries serves the families in Oakland's San Antonio neighborhood, offering a safe place for many immigrants and refugees. They provide food and clothing access, after-school enrichment for students of nearby Franklin Elementary, spiritual development, youth leadership and family literacy classes. Learn more here.

This event is part of Project Peace's quarterly Day of Service.  They have over 200 volunteers helping with projects on Oct 28th at 10 different organizations throughout the East Bay.  Learn more here.

Join us at the Alameda County Community Food Bank to help sort and pack farm-fresh produce and dry goods for those in Oakland struggling with hunger.  Space is limited to 15 volunteers.  Youth (ages 10-17) are welcome to participate.  One adult is required for every five youth.  Please register here by October 7th.  

The Food Bank is accessible via public transportation (take BART to Coliseum/Oakland Airport Station and then take AC transit bus #98).  

Calling all ResOakland men! Join us to play a game of pick-up softball at Jefferson Square Park with the men in CityTeam Oakland’s residential program. No experience necessary!  Bring any extra gloves and bats.

Register here.

Join us at CityTeam Oakland for S.O.S (Serving on Saturdays).  We will be helping to clean, organize and keep the shelter running smoothly.  Volunteers assist with a range of duties from cleaning to sorting and organizing clothing donations, creating and handing out hygiene kits, etc.  Space is limited to 20 volunteers.  Age 10+. Youth ages 10-14 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Register here.

ResOak is partnering this month with Grateful Gatherings, a Bay Area organization that helps furnish homes for families transitioning from homelessness or crisis. Join us to help set up an apartment in Oakland for a mother and her three children (age 11, 5, and 23 months). Two of the children have medical needs and are receiving care at Children’s Hospital Oakland. They were able to receive an apartment from Oakland Housing Authority on an emergency voucher five months ago, but are without any furniture and currently sleeping on the floor. Let's help transform their apartment into a special home! Space is limited to 15 volunteers and you can register here.

If you have questions about this serve opportunity, please contact Amanda.

Help Feed the Hood this month in East Oakland! Join us at East Oakland Collective’s distribution center this month to help meet the needs of the unhoused community in Oakland. We will be preparing snack/lunch bags as well as hygiene supply kits. All ages are welcome to participate. Children under 13 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian. Space is limited to 15 volunteers. Sign up here.

Founded in 2016, East Oakland Collective is a non-profit aimed at working towards racial and economic justice and equitable access for East Oakland residents. They have hosted 25 '“Feed the Hood” events since 2017 and have distributed over 30,000 lunches, 10,000 hygiene kits and served over 5,000 unhoused people across Oakland. Learn more here.

ResKids Families, join us for a special Family Food Sort Day at the Contra Costa Food Bank’s warehouse in Concord.  We will be helping bag fresh summer produce for their community produce program.  This is a special serve opportunity to include families with children between the ages of 5-10 who are unable to volunteer at other food bank shifts.  Older siblings are welcome to join.  

Space is limited to 15 volunteers (age 5 and older).  

In addition to registering here, please also create a Food Bank volunteer account for your family.  

Join us at CityTeam for a community BBQ for the unhoused in downtown Oakland! There will be opportunities for volunteers to help with cooking and serving food as well handing out clothes and hygiene kits. Space is limited to 15 volunteers. Age 10+. Youth ages 10-14 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Register here.

Join us for a morning of beautification at Harbor House! There will be opportunities to help with painting, gardening, organizing and general cleaning. All ages are welcome. Children under 14 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Space is limited to 15 volunteers. RSVP here for this event.

Harbor House Ministries serves the families in Oakland's San Antonio neighborhood, offering a safe place for many immigrants and refugees. They provide food and clothing access, after-school enrichment for students of nearby Franklin Elementary, spiritual development, youth leadership and family literacy classes. Learn more here.

This event is part of Project Peace's quarterly Day of Service.  They have over 200 volunteers helping with projects on June 24th at 10 different organizations throughout the East Bay.  Learn more here.

May is National Foster Care awareness month. Join us to learn more about foster care in Alameda County with Foster the City, an organization focused on creating a coalition of churches to provide loving homes for children in foster care. There are many ways to get involved - as a foster parent, support friend, prayer team, and more. Join us to learn more!

Light refreshments will be provided. Childcare is available upon request.

Register here (select 5/21 at Resurrection Oakland for the event)

Help prepare and serve a Easter lunch to the women and children living at CityTeam's Turning Point home in Oakland.  Turning Point is a transitional housing program for women and children in crisis, providing a bridge to independent living.  There are currently 16 women and 8 children who live in the home.  There will be opportunities to play with the kids and help them make a spring craft!  

Space is limited to 10 volunteers.  Age 10+. Youth ages 10-14 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Register here.

The address of the home will be sent to registered volunteers.  

Join us at CityTeam Oakland for their S.O.S (Serving on Saturdays)! There will be opportunities for volunteers to help with sorting and organizing clothing donations, preparing hygiene kits for the unhoused community and working in their new kitchen. Space is limited to 15 volunteers. Age 10+. Youth ages 10-14 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Register here.

This event is now FULL. We encourage you to check out our other upcoming serve opportunities.

ResKids Families, join us for a special Family Food Sort Day at the Contra Costa Food Bank’s warehouse in Concord. We will be helping bag fresh produce for their community produce program. This is a special serve opportunity to include families with children between the ages of 5-10 who are unable to volunteer at other food bank shifts. Older siblings are welcome to join.

Space is limited to 15 volunteers (age 5 and older) and the registration deadline is March 1st.

RSVP Here and please create a Food Bank volunteer account for your family.

Join us for a morning of beautification at Harbor House! There will be opportunities to help with painting, gardening, organizing and general cleaning. All ages are welcome. Children under 14 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Space is limited to 20 volunteers. RSVP here for this event.

Harbor House Ministries serves the families in Oakland's San Antonio neighborhood, offering a safe place for many immigrants and refugees. They provide food and clothing access, after-school enrichment for students of nearby Franklin Elementary, spiritual development, youth leadership and family literacy classes. Learn more here.

This event is part of Project Peace's quarterly Day of Service.  They have 265 volunteers helping with projects on March 11th at 10 different organizations throughout the East Bay.  Learn more here.

This event is now FULL. If you are interested in serving at another partner site on March 11th with Project Peace, you can register here.