Volunteering with Vibes & Smiles and Neighborhood Hands
Each outreach day, our unhoused neighbors take the lead in cleaning and caring for our city parks.
After their hard work, we host an outreach area where they can receive food, water, hygiene kits, clothing, and other essentials served by volunteers like you!
What We Do:
Your Role as a Volunteer:
You’ll help set up, organize, and distribute essential items, creating a welcoming space filled with kindness and community.
You’re not cleaning the park , you’re helping uplift those who do
Volunteers must be at least 13 years old to participate.
Ages 13–16: Must have a parent, legal guardian, or authorized school/program representative present during their volunteer service.
Age Requirements:
• Setup: 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
• Distribution: 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. (and sometimes longer!)
🕗 Event Schedule:
💖 When You Arrive:
Check in at the Vibes & Smiles tent, where our team will greet you and get you started.
We also welcome in-kind donations (food, clothing, hygiene kits) and monetary contributions to help sustain our outreach.
📦 Want to Do More?
2025:
November 1, 15, 29
December 13, 29
Upcoming outreach dates:
2026:
January 10, 24
February 7, 21
March 7, 21
April 4, 18
May 2, 16,30
June 13, 27
Donations needed:
(new or gently used)
Toiletries:
Bath towels
Body lotion
Combs/brush
Deodorant
Feminine Products
Floss
Hand sanitizer
Mouthwash
Razors
Shampoo
Soap
Toilet paper
Tongue Scrapper
Toothbrush
Toothpaste
Clothing
Jackets
Pants
Shirts
Accessories
Beanies
Gloves
Shoes
Socks
Reusable bags: Backpacks, Tote bags, Duffle Bags
Address: 500 Coleman Ave. San Jose, CA 95110
Parking: For those who are physically able, please utilize the lot at BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse (see blue signs in bottom left corner of map below), or Walnut or Hobson Streets. Please do NOT park at the Rotary PlayGarden parking lot or on Seymour St.
Resource Groups, Service Providers, and People with Disabilities: Parking will be available at the Spring St. cul de sac. There will also be an unloading area just south of the white picket fence where the red pin is located below.
Drop Off & Pick Up Area for Carpools: See orange arrow below. (Carpooling is always encouraged!)
Want a FREE BIKE?
Want a FREE BIKE?
Community Cycles is helping to keep unsafe bicycles off the roads and putting safe bicycles in the hands of those who need them.
Volunteer with us for 6 hours and earn a Community Bicycle from Community Cycles. It’s that Easy!
How Does It Work?
Step 1: Volunteer with us for 6 hours
Step 2: Upon completion of 6 hours, have the form signed or ask for hours to be emailed to Community Cycles. Your name, date of volunteering and number of hours MUST be included to be eligible for a bicycle.
Step 3: Upon verification, a Community Bike will be made available. If one that fits is not available, as estimated date of completion will be provided. Peak periods may cause delays.
*Hours may not be double counted for other services you may volunteer to receive.