In the News

We appreciate publicity in local news media. Below is a list of articles highlighting our Center’s programs and activities.

• Article by Faith Barnidge about the Volunteer Center in the Walnut Creek Journal. Published April 12, 2012.

• Volunteers honored by STAND for Families Free of Violence
  Lauren Lyon, our former Program and Communications Director, spoke at STAND for Families Free of Violence’s annual volunteer appreciation dinner on May 3, 2011. The Danville Express summarized her keynote speech and published it May 8, 2011.
• East Bay Area Nonprofits Look for Volunteers at Local Fair
  In partnership with the Volunteer Center, Oakland City Center hosted a volunteer fair for Oakland residents seeking opportunities to support their community. Published by Oakland North on Nov. 11, 2010.
• Volunteer Center Featured on the Cover of the Valley Yellow Pages
  The Valley Yellow Pages generously donated the cover space, intro pages, and advertising space to The Volunteer Center of the East Bay for their Central Contra Costa and Fremont phone books. Distributed April 2010.
• Calling to the Need to Serve
  Bay Area Parent (East Bay edition) explains the newly created National Day of Service and Rememberance on September 11 and how the Volunteer Center can help the public get involved. Published September 2009.
• The Gift of Time: Skilled Volunteers Found in Local Retirees
  Lamorinda Weekly highlights the valuable service many retirees contribute in their communities. Published April 15, 2009.
• Volunteers flood Bay Area nonprofits
  Contra Costa Times reports on the recent increase in volunteerism in the Bay Area. Published March 30, 2009.
• Teen Volunteer is a Community Leader
  ABC7 honors a member Volunteer Center’s Youth Action Council (YAC). Published Jan. 19, 2007.

For press inquiries, call Karla McCormick, Interim Executive Director at (925) 472-5770 or contact us by email.