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2024 Program Applications Due
2024-01-01
Click HERE to see our 2024 Summer Programs.

Zoom Info Session for 2024 Programs
2023-11-28 20:00 - 21:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Would you like to learn more about CISV and our 2024 international summer camps?
Join our zoom at 8pm on November 28, 2023.
Click to Request zoom link.

International Cooking Class on zoom
2023-11-05 17:30 - 19:00
Join us on zoom to learn how to cook Arepas, a typical Venezuelan dish. The cooking demonstration will be led by one of our chapter members. This activity is intended for both kids and adults…we need to make sure we have proper supervision in the kitchen. 🙂
Use this LINK to see the ingredients.
The zoom link was emailed to the chapter.

Western Regional Mini Camp (WRMC)
2023-09-01 19:00 - 2023-09-04 14:00 | Denver, CO, Denver, CO
WRMC is a mini camp for the whole region. All members from San Francisco, Southern California, Portland, Dallas/Fort Worth, Austin/San Antonio, and Denver are invited to participate in this fun-filled weekend. If you are interested in attending, use this LINK to sign up and pay the registration fee directly to the Denver chapter. All attendees MUST be chapter members.
Attendees are asked to arrive in Denver between 4-7pm local time on Friday and depart after 2pm on Monday. We will help coordinate travel once registrations have been completed. Families are responsible for covering their child’s airfare and a portion of the chaperone’s airfare.
Once you have registered please send us an email & let us know, so we can track the number of attendees from our chapter.

International Baking Class on zoom
2023-02-26 17:00 - 18:30
Join us on zoom to learn how to bake a Norweigan dessert called Sarinakaker. The cooking demonstration will be led by one of our JBers. This activity is intended for both kids and adults…we need to make sure we have proper supervision in the kitchen. 🙂
Please use this LINK to register.
Here are the ingredients you will need:
¾ cups butter
2 cups flour
2 tsp baking powder
2 tsp vanilla extract
½ cup sugar
2 eggs
A handful of almonds if desired
Sprinkles as an alternative
Plastic wrap

Local Leadership Training
2023-02-26 10:00 - 16:00 | San Mateo Senior Center, 2645 Alameda de las Pulgas, San Mateo, 94403, United States
This training is required for all staff, leaders and delegates (16+) who will be participating in programs in 2023.

2023 Program Info Session
2022-11-28 19:00 - 20:00 | San Mateo Senior Center, 2645 Alameda de las Pulgas, San Mateo, 94403, United States
Are you interested in our 2023 International Programs?
We will be hosting an information session to explain what CISV is all about, the amazing experiential learning that occurs, and how you can apply.
Please join us.

Decorate a CISV Tree
2022-11-21 14:00 - 16:00 | Plaza de Cesar Chavez Park, 1 Paseo de San Antonio, San Jose, CA, 95113, United States
Join us to decorate our tree and spread awareness of CISV in the Enchanted Forest in San Jose.

Peace and Kindness Carnival
2022-11-06 10:00 - 14:00 | Orinda Community Park, 28 Orinda Way, Orinda, CA, 94563, United States
CISV SF has partnered with Mindful Littles to help staff its 4th Annual Peace and Kindness Carnival. This event will include an endless array of activities, games, and meaningful service projects to benefit Veteran heroes that have served our country. Come join us and support this great cause.
To sign up to volunteer, use this LINK

JB Hangout
2022-10-16 14:00 - 16:00 | Crissy Field
Come meet up with the Junior Branch at Crissy Field in SF!

JB Game Night
2022-09-25 19:00
The Junior Branch is hosting a virtual Game Night! Zoom link will be emailed.

Chapter Picnic
2022-06-12 12:00 - 14:00 | Saratoga, CA, Saratoga, CA, 95070, United States
Join us for our chapter picnic! Details have already been emailed.
If you don’t typically receive our emails, use this LINK to sign up.

Mini-Camp
2022-06-10 18:00 - 2022-06-12 11:00 | Saratoga, CA, Saratoga, CA, 95070, United States
For details, visit HERE

May EDUCATION- Cooking zoom with CISV Mexico
2022-05-22 18:00 - 19:30
Join us for a cooking zoom with CISV Mexico.
We will email the recipe ahead of time so you can shop for the ingredients.
If you don’t typically receive our emails, use this LINK to sign up.

JB Event with Hope's Corner
2022-04-10 13:00 - 16:00 | Pleasanton, CA, Pleasanton, CA
Come join fellow JBers as we combine Service with Social.

First Delegation Meeting
2022-03-06 13:00 - 16:00 | San Mateo Senior Center, 2645 Alameda de las Pulgas, San Mateo, 94403, United States
This will be the first time all of the 2022 summer travelers meet to begin preparing for their summer program.

Leader Training
2022-03-06 10:00 - 12:00 | San Mateo Senior Center, 2645 Alameda de las Pulgas, San Mateo, 94403, United States
This training is required for all Leaders traveling in 2022.

Chapter EDUCATION zoom
2022-02-27 19:30 - 20:30
Join us on zoom to learn about AIESEC, a global platform for young people to develop their leadership potential through international internships and volunteer opportunities. It’s a non-profit organization run entirely by youth for youth.
Click to Request zoom link.

Local Leadership Training
2022-02-27 10:00 - 16:00
This training is required for all staff, leaders and delegates (16+) who will be participating in programs in 2022.

Selection Day for Step Up and Fortnight
2022-01-30 09:00 - 13:00 | San Mateo, CA, San Mateo, CA, United States
Step Up and Fortnight applicants will attend this day.

Selection Day for Village, Youth Meeting and Junior Counselor
2022-01-29 09:00 - 17:00 | San Mateo, CA, San Mateo, CA, United States
Village, Youth Meeting and Junior Counselor applicants will attend this day.

Holiday Social
2021-12-19 13:00 - 16:00 | Walnut Creek on Ice, 1365 Civic Drive, Walnut Creek, CA, 94596, United States
Join us for our December SOCIAL event. We will meet at Walnut Creek on Ice for some ice skating and then head to one of our CISV member’s house for some backyard holiday cheer.
Ice Skating will occur from 1-2:15pm. YOU MUST BOOK A SPOT THROUGH THE ICE RINK. To join us, book a public skating spot from 1:00-2:15pm. The cost is $18 for the 75-minute session, it includes the skate rental. Click HERE to book a spot.

GIVING Tuesday
2021-11-30
Click HERE to support our mission of Educating and Inspiring Action for a more Just and Peaceful World.
Through the PayPal Giving Fund, 100% of your donation will go straight to our chapter. Thank you!

Chapter EDUCATION Zoom
2021-11-21 20:00 - 21:00
Join us on zoom Sunday night, November 21st at 8pm.
In recognition of United Against Hate Week, we will be watching a short documentary from the Not in Our Town Series. We will utilize breakout rooms so adults and children can view different films. Please zoom from separate devices if possible.
Zoom link will be emailed prior to the meeting. You can also sign up for our text reminders to get zoom links and meeting reminders. Information is published on all of our social media (@cisvsf) and on the chapter website.
If you would like to make sure you are on our email list, complete this form.

Service Project
2021-11-11 10:00 - 14:00 | Orinda Community Park, 28 Orinda Way, Orinda, CA, 94563, United States
CISV SF has partnered with Mindful Littles to help staff its Peace and Kindness Carnival. This event will include an endless array of activities, games, and meaningful service projects to benefit Veteran heroes that have served our country. Come join us on Veteran’s Day to support this great cause. Please use the Signup Genius link below to sign up for a shift.
Thanks to JBer Sophia Knight for finding and organizing this service event for our chapter.

Chapter SOCIAL
2021-09-11
We will host a chapter SOCIAL event in conjunction with WRMC on the afternoon of September 11th.
More details coming soon…

Chapter EDUCATION Zoom
2021-08-29 19:00 - 20:00
June was SOCIAL, July was SERVICE, August = EDUCATION
Zoom link will be emailed prior to the meeting. You can also sign up for our text reminders to get zoom links and meeting reminders. Information is published on all of our social media (@cisvsf) and on the chapter website.
If you would like to make sure you are on our email list, complete this form.

July Service event
2021-07-21 10:00 - 13:00 | Skyline College, 3300 College Dr, San Bruno, CA, 94066
Join us to distribute groceries to families in need. In conjunction with Second Harvest Food Bank, we will volunteer at Skyline College’s drive thru market. After the event, we will enjoy lunch overlooking the Pacific Ocean, while de-briefing our activity. In order to participate you must register using the link below. Spots are limited.
LINK to register.
**For children 13 & under, a parent must register and attend the event. Once registered, use this link to fill out a permission slip for your child. The Parent ID is your cell #.

Chapter Picnic
2021-06-27 11:00 - 14:00 | Muirwood Park, 4701 Muirwood Drive, Pleasanton, CA, 94588, United States
We are looking forward to seeing everyone at our Chapter Picnic. This is a social event designed to re-engage our chapter. Anyone and everyone is invited: new members, active members, less-active members, prospective members, friends & family…you get the point. 🙂
It’s BYOE (Bring Your Own Everything)- chairs, blankets, lunch, snacks, etc. Please come say hello and re-connect.
If you haven’t done so already, you can RSVP here.

Junior Branch Zoom
2021-05-16 19:00 - 20:00
Junior Branch is for all 11-25 year olds.
Zoom link will be emailed prior to the meeting. You can also sign up for our text reminders to get zoom links and meeting reminders. Information is published on all of our social media (@cisvsf) and on the chapter website.
If you would like to make sure you are on our email list, complete this form.
