Caring Valley Volunteers build trust through compassion, consistency, active listening, and genuine care, forming meaningful bonds with those they support.
Volunteer Judge for ACSEF 2026
Make a Double Impact: Inspire Students & Fund the Fair!
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Caring Valley’s Wisdom in STEM program invites you to lend your invaluable experience as a volunteer judge for the 2026 Alameda County Science & Engineering Fair (ACSEF). This is a unique opportunity to directly mentor the next generation of innovators while providing essential support to one of our community’s most important educational events.
Wisdom in STEM
Connecting Experienced Adults with the Next Generation of Innovators
OUR MISSION
At Caring Valley, our mission is to reduce social isolation among the retired community by providing structured opportunities for contribution. We transform professional perspectives and life experiences into social impact, ensuring our seniors remain vital, connected, and valued architects of community benefit.
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Starting Caring Valley
For years, I’ve thought about what truly makes people happier. Since happiness is a state of mind, it comes down to two possibilities—either people don’t have worries, or they deeply believe there’s no need to worry.
If someone doesn’t have worries, it likely means that all their necessities are met - including basic ones like food, shelter, security. If they believe they don’t need to worry, they may have faith in a higher power or a strong sense of trust in life.
Services for Elders
Reaching Out to Others: The Human Services of Our Community Organization
In a world that often moves too quickly, our organization hopes to stand as a beacon of hope and compassion for the elderly and lonely. Our mission is simple: to provide essential services, companionship, and a sense of community to those who need it most. Here’s a glimpse into the heart of our work.
Founder's Message
One day, as I was thinking about what makes people happy, it struck me that people would be happy if they had all their necessities met. So, I asked an AI agent:
what are the basic necessities for humans?
This is what it told me: