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Gain confidence in your neighborhood.
We teach and support you as you learn to serve your neighborhood as a Village Hub Volunteer. Start with simple introductory experiences to get a taste the Village Hubs System. Grow through instruction. Step up to our community of practice when you are ready be part of the Core Group that leads your local neighborhood Hub.
(Wondering what Hubs are? Click here.)
Everyone is welcome. You only need 20 minutes to start as a "Walk-Up" at a Practice Event listed below on this page. We'll explain everything, it's fun, and you'll get a first taste of what Hubs do. Or stop by a Hub Demo booth at a community fair or event.
Ready to become a Certified Hub Volunteer? Great! Attend any of our many live online Orientations (Part A), then serve as a Hub Volunteer for an in-person Practice Event (Part B), pass a simple verbal test, and you're Certified! Find options below that fit your schedule:
Hub Volunteer Orientations are live interactive webinars that provide an introduction to the purpose, principles, and practices of the Village Hub System. This is Part A of getting certified. We have a number of upcoming dates, attend one that works for you:
Thurs. May 8, 7:00 - 9:00 PM (PST)
ONLINE
Tues. June 24 8, 7:00 - 9:00 PM (PST)
ONLINE
Disaster Practice Event
[Heat Wave + Power Outage Scenario]
Saturday afternoon, May 10th, 2025
Front lawn of Westminster Presbyterian Church
The Alameda @ Shasta Ave., San Jose, CA
See Google Maps location here.
RSVP at a level that is right for you:
Volunteers will complete Part B of Hub Certification when they serve in this role and pass a simple verbal test. This option is only for those who have had prior training (Part A) in the Hub system at one of our prior workshops or events.
Volunteers are part of a team and must attend from 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM (including pre- and post-event discussions). Spots are limited -- sign up now.
"Walk-Ups" are provided with cards describing a situation which they then pretend to be bringing to the Hub. For example, "My elderly neighbor depends on medical equipment. She only has three hours of battery remaining and her caregivers are unreachable. What should we do?".
"Walk-Ups" simply stop-by for about 30 minutes (or longer if you want) anytime between 2:30 - 3:00 PM (you'll be done by 3:30 at the latest). It's fun and educational and no prior experience or workshops are required -- all are welcome!
“WOW! A remarkable real-life exercise.”
– Jeff L.
“Even better than anticipated. I was totally impressed.”
–Nancy R.
Save the date...
Hub Pop-Up Demo
Saturday morning, June 28
Dry Creek Neighborhood in San Jose
Details to follow - Subscribe to our Newsletter to stay informed.
At this event, volunteers creating a Hub in the neighborhood will set up
a demo of a Hub to educate the community.
Stop by and get a better understanding of what a Hub is.
(This will not a full Practice Event for volunteer training.)
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