Schedules of Volunteer Opportunities Around Town
- Volunteers regularly work on fuel reduction and restoration in Oakland parks and open spaces, and new volunteers are always welcome! For information and schedules of volunteer opportunities visit our page PARK STEWARDS
- City of Oakland Help Oakland Thrive – Creek to Bay Day, Adopt A Spot, volunteer in an Oakland Park
Upcoming Events of Interest (OFSC Monthly Meetings and more)
OFSC November Meeting
20 Nov, 2024
• Wednesday • 7:00-8:00pm
• Zoom information below •
Join us for our monthly meeting. OFSC board members are in attendance along with invited guests which can include representatives from the City of Oakland EMSD, OFD, CAL Fire, et al. Community advocates discuss current issues and concerns with regards to wildfire safety. Open forum, time permitting. We welcome everyone from all communities of Oakland and East Bay to observe, participate and/or get involved AGENDA
Join Zoom Meeting
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Meeting ID: 856 9173 5621
Passcode: 844414
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Meeting ID: 856 9173 5621
Passcode: 844414
Alameda County Coordinator Meet-and-Greet
14 Dec, 2024
• Saturday • 11:00am-3:30pm
Connect with your fellow stakeholders about wildfire resiliency and preparedness, meet the new interim Alameda County Coordinator Chris Cullander*, and discuss the County Coordinator’s work and purpose. The event, hosted by Berkeley Fire Department and Hayward Fire Department, will include a Q&A session, catered food, and a tour of the new Hayward Fire Training Center. RSVP
*For over 30 years, Chris has focused on being an active community leader in wildfire mitigation. He brings a wealth of experience to this role as:
- A member of Berkeley FireSafe Council, on the Education & Preparedness and Development Committee
- A CERT trainer
- Former Berkeley Path Wanderers Association (BPWA) Board
- A participant in many Northern Alameda County (NALCO) ARES/RACES BFD Red Flag Warning fire patrol days