Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteer at BACN

BACN is a great place to volunteer at because we truly appreciate each and every one of our volunteers! From working in the Nursery caring for our children to working on a fundraising or community giveaway event to a group wanting to give back to our community for a day, we welcome you.

Please note: We do not offer volunteer opportunities for court-ordered community service.

Upcoming Volunteer Opportunities

Help Us Collect Donations for BACN!

Are you ready to give back and make a difference? The Bay Area Crisis Nursery (BACN) needs your help to collect gently used household clothing and textiles to support our important work. This is a wonderful opportunity to declutter your home, support a great cause, and make a positive impact on our community!

Your Role as a Volunteer:
We need your help to collect donations during the drop-off times. Volunteers will assist in gathering donated goods, organizing them, and ensuring everything is ready to be sold at a thrift store to raise much-needed funds for BACN.

We Need Volunteers To:

Greet donors and assist with unloading donations.
Sort and organize donated items.

Donation Items We're Collecting:

Men's, women's, and children's clothing, coats, shoes, scarves, handbags, wallets, fashion accessories, ties, belts, backpacks, etc.
Household textiles like bedding, comforters, blankets, sheets, towels, linen, tablecloths, curtains, pillows, and stuffed animals.

If you're ready to roll up your sleeves and make a difference, please sign up today!

Volunteer Dates & Times:
Jun 28, 2025 | 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Location: 1512 Mendocino Dr, Concord, CA

Crab Feed Committee Volunteers

Crab Feed Committee Volunteers Volunteering is a fantastic way to join the party. Please help make this important fundraising event an amazing success. This is one of the most fun events for volunteers. It is high-energy, high-impact, and high-demand! Volunteers serve on the committee or at the event. There are a wide variety of opportunities to fit your schedule and interest. We’re looking for:

Event Committee Chair
Bar Chair
Silent Auction Chairs
Volunteer Chair
Dessert Auction Chair
Promotion & Ticket Sales Chair
& Committee Members to support us in throwing the best crab feed in town!

If you are interested in being a Crab Feed Committee Volunteer, please fill out this survey.

BACN Board of Directors

Board membership allows the volunteer to assist in guiding our organization in meeting its mission. This entails supporting the Executive Director in meeting the organization's goals, providing organizational oversight, fundraising, and strategic planning. Board members are also asked to take an active role in supporting the organization and becoming ambassadors in the community!

View the job description here.

Childcare Volunteers- Coming Soon

Our services are made possible because of our childcare volunteers. These volunteers assist our Nursery staff and help with enrichment, feeding, dressing, rocking, and playing. This position includes direct child interaction, which can be physically demanding, but very fun!

To be a childcare volunteer, we require:

All volunteers must be at least 18 years old.
You must complete a TB test, fingerprinting and background check, and a statement of health.
Commit to one 3-hour shift, at least once a week, for a minimum of one year.
Complete 20 hours of online training prior to working with children in the Nursery.
Volunteers must maintain a valid First Aid & CPR certification for childcare workers and complete 20 hours of training annually to continue volunteering.

If you are interested in being a Childcare Volunteer, please sign up for our newsletter to receive updates of the re-opening of the program.

Support BACN

BACN accepts stock donations. Email today.