Volunteer with Oakland Promise

By volunteering with Oakland Promise, you help move our vision forward—an Oakland where every young person, regardless of zip code, has the opportunity to graduate college and pursue a meaningful career.

Give the Gift of Your Time

Make a meaningful difference in the lives of Oakland students and families. Oakland Promise volunteers support scholars at critical moments — from applying for scholarships to transitioning into college and preparing for careers. Whether you can commit to ongoing mentorship or a one-time opportunity, your time and expertise help students stay on track and reach their goals.

Volunteer opportunities include mentoring first-year college students, serving on career development panels, reviewing scholarship applications, and supporting community events. Each role offers a unique way to contribute to students’ success while strengthening the Oakland community.

Join us in building brighter futures — one student at a time.

Volunteer Opportunities

Mentor

Scholarship Application Reader

Event Volunteers

Career Development Panel Speakers

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Become an Oakland Promise Volunteer

At Oakland Promise, volunteering with us means becoming part of a movement to transform the future of Oakland—one child, one family, one milestone at a time.

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