Make 2026 your year to “Give Back”

Learn of volunteer opportunities at the Make a Difference Festival on Sat, Jan 17, 2026 at the Pleasanton Senior Center

From 10am to 2pm. Free Admission

Non-Profits will explain their Volunteer Opportunities:

. Over 40 nonprofits from the Tri-Valley Area will be there with a booth to tell you about their organization. If you would like to give back to your community, this is where to learn how to do it. Being a volunteer can change your life for the better.

Service Opportunities at the Festival:

High school students can earn service hours with these activities. Families and kids can sign up to do these service activities.

TO Register: www.bit.ly/mad-vol

(1) Tying fleece blankets for kids (Blankets for Kids)

(2) Making greeting cards for our local seniors (for CityServe Families)

(3) Sorting Crayons for children in hospitals (The Crayon Initiative)

(4) Making doggie pull toys

Emergency Preparedness – Learn how to prepare

. City of Pleasanton – Fire, Police & Emergency Preparedness Departments

. 72 Hour Kits, Water Storage, Ham Radio, Earthquake Readiness and much more

Family History

A large display will show you what to do and how to get started on your own family history.