How to Volunteer

Stanford ACT runs Springboard Sessions in the Spring and consulting projects in the Fall.

  • Volunteer for Spring Springboard Sessions in February for Sessions that will take place in April.
  • Volunteer for Fall consulting projects in July for projects that launch in September.

Volunteer today for an a fall consulting project!

Review the project descriptions below. Note: Most projects will be hybrid: most meetings will likely be conducted online, however, those who live/work near a client will have the opportunity for in-person connection with the team/client at 2 or 3 key points during the project process. You do not need to live near your client or team to participate.

Complete your ACT volunteer profile

  1. In your profile, indicate which project(s) interest you. Please consider ranking your top 2 or 3 choices.
  2. We’re looking for a few outstanding project leaders. To volunteer to lead, or co-lead your project, check the box “Are you interested in leading this project?” on the project ranking page. You can learn more about being a project leader/co-leader by reviewing the Project Leader Role Description linked below or by contacting Nastasha Everheart at nastasha@stanford.edu
  3. Save the date for our project round-kick-off taking place on Tuesday, October 1 from 4:00-5:30 pm PST via Zoom. All volunteers in this round are expected to attend; some of this time will be spent in a breakout room with your teammates, beginning an intentional process of developing an inclusive, effective, and collaborative team. Details and registration to come soon!
  4. Nastasha Everheart, ACT director, will contact you by September 21 to discuss your application, project interests, and project placement. (NOTE: our goal is to match as many volunteers as possible with projects of their choosing; doing so isn’t always possible as some projects receive much more interest than there is need).

2024 Fall- Winter Projects

See the current list of projects and apply to volunteer today.

ACT Project Opensearch

Acterra

Round
Fall-Winter 2024
Project Location
Palo Alto, CA
Project Type
Fast track
Project Focus
Market Analysis, Operations Review
Organization Type
Environment

Ambition Angels

Round
Fall-Winter 2024
Project Location
East Palo Alto, CA
Project Type
Fast track
Project Focus
Expansion or Replication
Organization Type
Children, Youth & Families

Cantor Arts Center

Round
Fall-Winter 2024
Project Location
Stanford, CA
Project Type
Fast track
Project Focus
Earned Income
Organization Type
Arts & Culture, Education

Catholic Charities San Francisco

Round
Fall-Winter 2024
Project Location
San Francisco, CA
Project Type
Full team
Project Focus
Expansion or Replication, Market Analysis
Organization Type
Human Services

DISH (Delivering Innovation in Supportive Housing)

Round
Fall-Winter 2024
Project Location
San Francisco, CA
Project Type
Full team
Project Focus
Business Plans, Operations Review, Organizational Development
Organization Type
Children, Youth & Families, Human Services

Foundation for a College Education

Round
Fall-Winter 2024
Project Location
East Palo Alto, CA
Project Type
Fast track
Project Focus
Market Analysis
Organization Type
Children, Youth & Families, Education

Habitat for Humanity Greater San Francisco

Round
Fall-Winter 2024
Project Location
San Francisco, CA
Project Type
Full team
Project Focus
Feasibility Study, Finance, Real Estate
Organization Type
Community or Economic Development

Jewish Community Free Clinic

Round
Fall-Winter 2024
Project Location
Santa Rosa, CA
Project Type
Fast track
Project Focus
Marketing & Communications
Organization Type
Health

Juma Ventures

Round
Fall-Winter 2024
Project Location
San Francisco, CA
Project Type
Fast track
Project Focus
Market Analysis, Social Enterprise Assessment
Organization Type
Other

LaFamilia Foundation

Round
Fall-Winter 2024
Project Location
Palo Alto, CA
Project Type
Fast track
Project Focus
Market Analysis
Organization Type
Community or Economic Development

Making Waves Education Foundation

Round
Fall-Winter 2024
Project Location
Richmond, CA
Project Type
Full team
Project Focus
Market Analysis, Marketing & Communications
Organization Type
Children, Youth & Families, Education

Pal Center

Round
Fall-Winter 2024
Project Location
Redwood City, CA
Project Type
Full team
Project Focus
Cost Analysis, Finance
Organization Type
Children, Youth & Families, Human Services

Puente de la Costa Sur

Round
Fall-Winter 2024
Project Location
Pescadero, CA
Project Type
Full team
Project Focus
Business Plans, Finance, Fundraising
Organization Type
Community or Economic Development, Human Services

The Charlie Cart Project

Round
Fall-Winter 2024
Project Location
Berkeley, CA
Project Type
Full team
Project Focus
Market Analysis, Marketing & Communications, Operations Review
Organization Type
Education, Health

Tilting Futures

Round
Fall-Winter 2024
Project Location
Remote
Project Type
Full team
Project Focus
Market Analysis, Marketing & Communications, Strategic Planning
Organization Type
Education
Key Dates
June 30, 2024 Fast Track and Full Projects: Nonprofit Deadline to Express Interest
July 17, 2024 Fast Track and Full Projects: Nonprofit Application Deadline
September 10, 2024 Volunteer Application deadline