Volunteer, Non-Profit & Social Impact
Job Description
About EBAC
East Bay Agency for Children’s (EBAC) mission is to improve the well-being of children, youth, and families by reducing the impact of trauma and social inequities. Established in 1952 by parents advocating for equal opportunities for their children with special needs, EBAC now serves over 4,500 children, youth, and families throughout Alameda County each year.
Join us to contribute as a volunteer and help build supportive communities where every child and family can thrive.
Family Health Advocate Volunteer
Position Overview
A Family Health Advocate is a trained volunteer who provides culturally appropriate outreach and education regarding health, wellness, and public benefits.
Required Qualifications
- Must be a Parent/Caregiver of an Oakland, San Leandro, or Hayward student.
- Must have reliable transportation.
- Must clear fingerprint and TB (tuberculosis) requirements.
- Must be able to commit for the full school year (September–June).
- Bilingual/bicultural in an Alameda County threshold language preferred.
Key Responsibilities
- Receive training and support families with Medi-Cal and Cal Fresh application enrollment.
- Provide community resources and referrals as needed.
- Participate in outreach and community education events.
Program Volunteer
Position Overview
The program volunteers will support in providing resources and services to families in need. They assist with office clerical tasks, support community events and workshops, and participate in outreach efforts to connect families to essential services.
Required Qualifications
- Ability to work with others and independently.
- Creativity and productive thinking.
- Proficient with basic computer skills – Word, Excel, GSuite.
- Must have reliable transportation.
- Must clear fingerprint and TB (tuberculosis) requirements.
- Must be able to commit for the full school year (September–June).
- Bilingual/bicultural in an Alameda County threshold language preferred.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide clerical support such as data entry, filing, and answering phone inquiries.
- Assist with event coordination, including setup, registration, and guest support.
- Help prepare materials and support facilitators during community workshops.
- Promote and distribute outreach materials to local businesses, community organizations, schools, and places of worship.
- Engage with participants and encourage community involvement at events and workshops.
- Support outreach efforts through social media, flyers, and networking with local partners.
Circle of Care: Grief & Loss Volunteer
Position Overview
Volunteers will co-facilitate peer support groups for children or adults using pre-designed activities that encourage emotional intelligence, resiliency, and healing. The role involves helping families process grief in a supportive community environment, with training provided in grief-related content and facilitation techniques.
Required Qualifications
- Passion for supporting individuals and families coping with grief and loss.
- Strong communication and active listening skills to create a supportive environment.
- Completion of grief support and facilitation training.
- Ability to work with others.
- Proficient with basic computer skills – Zoom and Google Meets.
- Must have reliable transportation.
- Must clear fingerprint and TB (tuberculosis) requirements.
- Must be able to commit for the full school year (September–June).
- Bilingual/bicultural in English and Spanish preferred.
Key Responsibilities
- Co-facilitate peer support groups for children or adults following pre-designed activities and prompts.
- Provide emotional support by encouraging open discussion and connection among group members.
- Lead activities that foster emotional intelligence, resilience, and coping skills.
- Maintain confidentiality and collaborate with the team to ensure a positive group experience.