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Monthly Giving Circle
Join a network of neighbors whose recurring gifts sustain academic coaches and counselors throughout the school year.
Start a giftChampion academic and career pathways for Oakland students.
Mentor, volunteer, or invest—your partnership expands academic support, transfer counseling, and career readiness for underserved communities.
Donate
Fuel academic coaching, counseling, and career access
Your generosity powers tutoring labs, one-on-one transfer advising, and paid internships that keep students on their path to degrees and employment.
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Legacy & Planned Giving
Leave a lasting impact through donor-advised funds, stock gifts, or estate planning that underwrite long-term student success.
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Volunteer
Volunteer in schools and community hubs across Oakland
Volunteer educators, tutors, and workshop hosts make CalDreams services personal, culturally responsive, and accessible.
- Academic tutoring and study skills workshops
- Transfer application and FAFSA/CADAA support nights
- Career day speakers and industry panels
- Celebrations honoring student persistence milestones
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Upcoming Opportunities
Sign up for our volunteer newsletter to receive a monthly calendar of opportunities to tutor, host workshops, or staff career readiness events.
Mentorship
Become a CalDreams Fellow mentor
CalDreams Fellows commit to a year of mentoring, offering guidance, networking, and encouragement that keeps students focused on academic and career goals.
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What mentors provide
- Monthly check-ins with assigned scholars
- Career coaching, resume review, and mock interviews
- Connections to professional networks and apprenticeships
- Celebrations of academic, transfer, and employment milestones
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Training & support
Mentors receive orientations, ongoing training, and access to a resource hub with conversation guides, workshops, and staff support.
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Partnerships
Corporate and community partnerships amplify our impact
Employers, foundations, and civic leaders collaborate with CalDreams to expand academic support, accelerate transfer, and create clear pathways into quality jobs.
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Corporate Engagement
Provide internships, apprenticeships, and sponsorships that connect students to career exposure, income, and mentorship.
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Thought Leadership
Partner with us on policy advocacy, research, and convenings that drive systems-level change for Oakland youth.
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Community-Based Organizations
Align wraparound supports for families through joint programming, referrals, and shared evaluation frameworks.
Let’s design a partnership that works for you.
Our advancement team will collaborate to create volunteer days, internship pipelines, or multi-year investments aligned with your goals.