St. Vincent de Paul of Alameda County

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    • Who We Are
    • Our Board
    • Our Staff
    • Our Guests
  • What We Do
    • What We Do >
      • Annual Report and Financials
    • What's Happening Now
  • Get Involved
    • Get Involved
    • Donate >
      • What to Donate: Thrift Stores
    • Volunteer >
      • Volunteer in Our Stores
    • Shop
  • Get Help
    • Resources
    • Event Sign-Up
  • Donate Now
  • Contact & Connect
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Volunteer in St. Vincent de Paul Stores

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Fremont Store Team Wearing Pink for Breast Cancer Awareness Month-2022
Every dollar of income from our thrift stores is spent to help Alameda County people in need. Our dining room serves 600+ meals a day in downtown Oakland, our shelter provides a bed for up to 45 homeless neighbors each night, and our training programs provide job skills for those trying to find a way out of poverty. We have great stores, a community of eco-minded shoppers, and employees who enthusiastically love their work!  

​Additionally we serve needy neighbors in all areas of Alameda County by providing new beds, bedding, clothing, and housewares all delivered by our truck located in Fremont and supported by your food and house ware donations. Come join us!
Please email us at [email protected], [email protected] or fill out our volunteer application here. 
Apply to Volunteer!

Ways to get involved!

Our Volunteers can do a one time project or a longer term commitment on a weekly or monthly basis. Here's a look at some of our current goings on

Ongoing:

Sorting and treasure hunting
Clothing organization
Book merchandising
Electronics Checkups
Crafts Specialist
Book Specialist
Tool Specialist
Marketing
Administrative
Floor Stocking

Big Projects:

Sizing Clothes
Book Sorting/Alpha Project
Painting
Window Display buildout
Garden / Landscape project
Painting
Entryway area buildout
Event Marketing and Administration



FAQ's

Can my child get credit with their school for volunteering?
Of course! We have schools from all over Alameda county that volunteer with us. We ask that they volunteer at least 8 hours (over a few days), and to try and bring a friend, so they can work the project as a team. Parents must fill out our volunteer application and liability form available here.
Do we have to be religious?
​No! Our volunteers, employees, and clients are from all walks of life, political views, sexual orientation, and are of no particular religion or creed. All that is required is a "spirit" of helping others and a love of good humor!
Do you have corporate groups work on projects as a team?
​We love our corporate partners and the work they do. We get folks involved from start to finish in projects where they can see real results. Email us at [email protected] for details

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St Vincent de Paul of Alameda County:  2272 San Pablo Avenue, Oakland, CA 94612  |  510 638 7600
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