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VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES at the “Make a Difference Festival”

This is the year to volunteer in your community. Saturday, January 17, 2026 at the Pleasanton Senior Center

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES at the “Make a Difference Festival”

2026 – This is the year to volunteer in your community.

Saturday, Jan 17, 2026 at the Pleasanton Senior Center

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From 10am to 2pm. Free Admission

Volunteer Opportunities:

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. Over 40 nonprofits in the Tri-Valley Area will be there to explain their volunteer opportunities. 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.

Emergency Preparedness:

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

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

Service Opportunities at the Festival:

High school students can earn service time 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 the homeless and needy

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

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

(4) Making doggie pull toys

Families can also put together hygiene kits for the needy, no registration needed.

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