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)
No OFSC July Meeting
16 Jul, 2025
The OFSC Monthly Meeting is taking a summer break for the month of July, but we’ll be back on the third Wednesday in August (8/20).
Hope everyone is having a safe and enjoyable start to the summer!
East Bay Wildfire Coalition of Governments (EBWC) Meeting
23 Jul, 2025
• Wednesday • 9:00am-12:00pm • In-person and online
EBWC meetings are OPEN TO THE PUBLIC at El Cerrito City Hall, 10890 San Pablo Ave., El Cerrito, CA 94530.
Meeting materials and more can be found on the East Bay Wildfire Coalition of Governments website: EastBayWildfire.org
National Night Out
5 Aug, 2025
• Tuesday • 5-8PM • In-person •
Sponsored by the National Association of Town Watch, National Night Out (NNO) is America’s night out and a time for neighbors to get together to build neighborhood spirit and unity. Research shows that when neighbors know each other, neighborhoods are safer.
The 2025 National Night Out theme is “Town Nights – Celebrating Safe Spaces in the Town.”
City of Oakland staff, Oakland Fire Department and Police Department personnel and elected officials will be out roaming the neighborhoods and will visit as many parties as possible.
Organize a block party, barbeque, ice cream social, or other outdoor event that brings neighbors together.
It’s time to reconnect with neighbors and friends!
LEARN MORE & REGISTER to host a party (by July 28, 2025)
OFSC August Meeting
20 Aug, 2025
Wednesday • 7:00-8:30pm • online
Join us for our monthly meeting where OFSC board members are in attendance along with invited guest who 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
Stay tuned for registration link
