Food bank or community service volunteering
Second Harvest of Silicon Valley Volunteer Program (ages 12+)
Second Harvest of Silicon Valley Volunteer Program (ages 12+) is a volunteer program run by Second Harvest of Silicon Valley in San Jose, CA. Open to: 12 and up.
- Who can join
- 12 and up
- minimum age posted
- Status
- Accepting applications
- Season
- Year-round
- Cost
- Not posted
About the program
Second Harvest accepts youth volunteers from age 12 for shifts booked through its volunteer calendar.
Volunteers sort food in the warehouse or distribute food in the community.
Key facts
- Run by
- Second Harvest of Silicon Valley
- Where
- San Jose, CA
- Who can join
- 12 and upMinimum age 12; ages 16-17 may volunteer without an adult; ages 12-15 must volunteer with an adult
- Commitment
- Not posted
- Applications
- Not posted
- Cost
- Not posted
- To apply
- Electronic permission slip for under-18s at least 48 hours ahead
- Advance registration
- Good fit for
- Psychology and Social Work
Making the most of it on a college application
- Stay long enough to take on more responsibility, such as a second year or training new volunteers.
- Keep a log of hours and a few specific moments. They become the activities list entry and, often, an essay.
- Pair it with something that shows the same interest from another side, such as a class, a competition, or a summer program.
Email me the Volunteer Program (ages 12+) details
A link to this page, with the age rule and application window, plus similar programs.
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All community service programs in the Bay AreaPsychology and Social Work opportunitiesEvery opportunity
Frequently asked questions
How old do you have to be to join Second Harvest of Silicon Valley Volunteer Program (ages 12+)?
12 and up. Minimum age 12; ages 16-17 may volunteer without an adult; ages 12-15 must volunteer with an adult
What do you need to apply?
Electronic permission slip for under-18s at least 48 hours ahead, Advance registration.
Sources and method
Suggested attribution: Dewey Smart. “Second Harvest of Silicon Valley Volunteer Program (ages 12+)”. https://www.deweysmart.com/opportunities/second-harvest-silicon-valley-youth-volunteering.
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