Big City Mountaineers
The group "Big City Mountaineers" takes inner-city teens on wilderness adventures in the Grand Tetons, and beyond. They're looking for climbers to gather pledges and accompany the kids on these fully-guided hikes. To find out more, go to www.summitforsomeone.org.

ECHO Housing
If you are a resident of Dublin and are behind on your rent, you may be able to get help from ECHO's Rental Assistance Program. For more information, call 888-887-ECHO.

Judicial Council of CA

Many jobs are available for Court Interpreters in California. If you speak a second language you can enjoy an excellent salary, while helping those caught up in the court system and unable to understand the proceedings. To find out more go to: www.courtinfo.ca.gov/programs/courtinterpreters or call 916-469-9900.

Rebuilding Together

If you have construction experience and can volunteer as little as once a month, get in touch with "Rebuilding Together San Francisco". They can use your expertise installing grab bars, handrails, etc. for seniors.  To find out more go to: www.rebuildingtogethersf.org or call 415-905-1611.

Pacific Intercultural Exchange
Study abroad with the Pacific Intercultural Exchange and learn how to surf in Australia, or learn Italian in the shadow of the Coliseum. To find out more go to: www.pieusa.org or call 888-PIEUSA1

Youth Court

If you are an attorney or a law firm interested in participating in Youth Court, which gives first-time young offenders a second chance and a clean record, find out more about the McCullum Youth Court at:www.youthcourt.org

Friends for Youth

If you like to watch sports, shoot hoops, or even just play video games, you can be a mentor to a young person at risk, through Friends for Youth. If you can help, or you know a young person who could benefit, find out more at: www.friendsforyouth.org  or call 650-482-2867

Bay Area Air Quality Management District

Help keep smoking vehicles off the road: next time you see one, report it to 1-800-EXHAUST.  The owner will get a letter suggesting that  they tune it up or retire it for cash. Program it into your cell phone: 1-800-EXHAUST. Or report online; get the info at: www.baaqmd.org

RSVP/SF Public Schools

"RSVP" is recruiting adults ages 55 and over to help tutor and mentor San Francisco public school kids. There are   many different kinds of opportunities, and they train you. To find out more go to: www.rsvpsf.org or call 415-474-7787.

BayWise

Help keep polluting chemicals out the Bay by taking your car to a car wash instead of washing it yourself. It also uses less water! You can find out more tips from BayWise, at: www.baywise.org

California Human Services Dept

If you can't afford car insurance, you may qualify for California's low cost Automobile Insurance   Program for low-income drivers. To find out more, call 866-602-8861.

H.I.P Housing
If you need to reduce your housing costs, home-sharing may be the answer. If you live in San Mateo county or are  interested in moving there, contact the Human Investment Housing Project. Find   the number at: 650-348-6660

United Healthcare Children’s Foundation

Grants are available to families struggling with child health-care costs. If your child needs services not covered by private insurance, you may be eligible.  To find out more go to: www.uhccf.org or call 510-548-5335.

Save the Bay

Save the Bay wants you to know that 15,000 plastic grocery bags were pulled out of the S.F. Bay last year. These kill  thousands of birds, marine mammals and fish every year. To find out how you can prevent bay pollution, find the Save the Bay link at  www.savesfbay.org

Consumer Credit Counseling Service

If you are struggling with your mortgage rate or are facing foreclosure, attend one of the free   Saturday seminars put on the by the non-profit Consumer Credit Counseling  Service. To find out more go to: www.gotdebt.org or call   805-383-7700.

Call2Recycle

Chances are you already recycle your glass, plastic and paper, but you can also recycle your rechargeable batteries safely, at many local retailers. To find out where go to: www.call2recycle.org or call 877-2-recycle.