VOLUNTEER/DONATE

Art for kids in need

DrawBridge is an arts program for homeless children. Your donations help children who are underserved or experiencing homelessness thrive in an environment that fosters their sense of childhood joy, creativity and self-confidence. Donations can be made online at drawbridge.org/giving or by sending a check to DrawBridge, P.O. Box 2698, San Rafael, 94912.

Help job seekers

The Center for Employment Opportunities welcomes volunteers to help with resume writing, interview workshops and apprenticeships. Due to COVID-19, some volunteer opportunities are conducted virtually. Find information at ceoworks.org/volunteer-opportunities.

Support vital services

St. Vincent de Paul Society of Marin County accepts donations to help the organization continue to serve the county’s most vulnerable people. Donations of cash, stock, vehicles, food, kitchen supplies, household items, sleeping bags, hygiene items and your volunteer time are welcome. Visit vinnies.org for information.

EVENTS

Guide dogs for youth

Guide Dogs for the Blind has a new program starting in April that features Zoom workshops for youth who are exploring the guide dog lifestyle. These workshops are designed for youth who are blind or visually impaired along with their parents or legal guardians. Guide Dogs for the Blind provides services to clients free of change. The work is made possible through generous donor support and volunteers. Find information at guidedogs.com.

Virtual bird watching

Point Blue Conservation Science will present “Bird in the Hand,” a virtual nature journaling experience at its Palomarin Field Station, on April 8, 12-1:30 p.m. Join avian ecologist Renee Cormier to see how birds are captured, banded, measured and released. All ages and experience levels are welcome. RSVP to Jaime Lilly at JLilly@pointblue.org by April 6 for further Zoom information. For additional information about Point Blue, visit pointblue.org.

Club fosters creativity

Boys and Girls Club of Sonoma-Marin has launched “Create & Celebrate,” a monthly art and writing contest open to all students ages 5-18 in Sonoma and Marin counties. The goal is to inspire young people to engage in creative activities they can do at home or at its clubs, and develop their voice through selfexpression by exploring themes of social advocacy. For information, go to bgcsonoma-marin.org/ create for English and bgcsonoma-marin.org/ crear for Spanish.

Fundraiser for mothers

Center for Domestic Peace will present its annual fundraiser, “In Celebration of Mothers,” a virtual experience this year on May 6, 5:30-7 p.m. It will feature keynote speaker Valerie Kaur, a civil rights activist, lawyer, award-winning filmmaker, educator, author and Sikh American voice. She founded the Revolutionary Love Project to reclaim love as a force for justice in America. Go to centerfordomesticpeace.org for additional information about the event and tickets.