Community Service Opportunities
Looking for opportunities to serve the community? Check this page often for updates about community service events on-campus and in the local community.
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How are our students giving back?
SDSU Students reported over 22,000 community service hours for the 2011 - 2012 academic year. Keep up the great work Aztecs!
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UPCOMING EVENTS
Ongoing Community Service Opportunities
EJE Academies - College Mentors for Middle School Students
Excellence and Justice in Education Academies (EJEA) are independent charter schools in the city of El Cajon that are providing high quality educational instruction, academic enrichment services, a nurturing learning environment, and a supportive community to children so they can gain skills, tools, motivation, and self-confidence needed to be the first in their families to graduate from high school, attend college, and pursue their dreams.
We need committed college students who can volunteer their time to our 6 – 8 grade students. We must have mentors commit to being a mentor for the entire school year (September – June), and commit AT LEAST 3 hours per month. Mentors will be able to support our students academically -be in-class support if student is academically low, socially – have lunch with them during school hours or hang out with them during their recess time. Mentors can also take students out to lunch (during NON-School hours), or show them around their campus, or take them to an event such as, a college sporting event, hiking, bowling, ice skating, etc. (with a signed permission slip from parent).
Volunteer Details
Date: Ongoing (October 2012 - June 2013)
Time: At least 3 hours per month
Requirement for Mentors:
- Proof of TB test.
- Volunteer at least 3 hours per month.
- Be enrolled in a college/university.
- Have two referenced that will recommend you as a mentor.
- Copy of class schedule.
- Be open to phone calls for checking in with mentees at least 2 times a month.
- Be able to commit to full school year.
- Make at least one home visit.
- Check in with school counselor.
- Finger printing (Scheduled with our school)
- Background check
If you would like to donate your time to this event, please contact Patricia Castaneda – EJE School Counselor at (619) 401-4150 x 105, e: patricia.castaneda@ejeacademies.org
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Challenge Ranch - General Ranch Work
Challenge Ranch is a ten acre, twenty-five horse ranch in Dehesa Valley. We are a 501©(3) non-profit corp. for under privileged/disadvantaged children. The ranch is open six days a week, year round.
Volunteer tasks include: Moving hay, fencing, ditch clearning, barn (kid's barn) maintenance, weeding, tree trimming, painting, etc.
For more information, please visit http://www.challengeranch.com/volunteer.html.
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The Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society (NMCRS)
The Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society is a nonprofit, charitable organization that supports active duty and retired Navy and Marine personnel and their families, in time of need. Last year, we provided more than $48 million of assistance to over 96,000 sailors. We are able to do this through the help of volunteers. Volunteer opportunities include: Caseworkers, Client Services Assistants, Thrift Shop help, Hospital Visitations and Administration.
Volunteer Details
Date: Ongoing
Time: Monday - Friday, 8am - 4pm
Contact: Sara Griffin (sara.griffin@nmcrs.org) and Terri Seat (terri.seat@nmcrs.org). The NMCRS office is located in Bldg. 270, 3115 Dolphin Alley, on the Naval Base San Diego. You can telephone us at 619-238-1060.
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Mama's Kitchen - Meal Delivery
At Mama’s Kitchen we believe that every person is entitled to the basic necessity of life – nutritious food. As a volunteer driven nonprofit organization, we prepare and deliver food to men, women and children who are affected by AIDS or cancer.
Our volunteers deliver meals to our clients in their homes on Monday, Wednesday and Friday of each week between 3 and 6pm using their own vehicles, gas and insurance. Many of our volunteers choose to deliver meals to the same neighborhood on the same day each week while others prefer to deliver in response to our weekly email identifying our specific needs for the following week. New volunteers are required to attend a one hour volunteer orientation session. Orientation dates and times are listed at www.mamaskitchen.org.
Volunteer Details
Date: Ongoing
Time: Monday, Wednesday and Friday 3-6pm
If you would like to donate your time to this mission, please contact Bill Patten at bill@mamaskitchen.org.
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2-1-1 San Diego - Research and Data
2-1-1 San Diego is a resource and information hub that connects people with community, health and disaster services through a free, 24/7 stigma-free confidential phone service and searchable online database. 2-1-1 serves the entire population of the County.
The Research and Data Center is responsible for data entry, collecting information about community programs and services, and building and maintaining professional working relationships with agencies and community groups
Volunteer Details
Date: Ongoing, 3 month commitment
Time: 2-4 hours per week
If you would like to donate your time or more information, please contact Jocelyn Garcia at jgarcia@211sandiego.org or (858) 300-1207.
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ElderHelp - Help Maintain a Seniors Independence at Home!
ElderHelp is a non-profit organization helping seniors maintain independence and continue living in their own homes with dignity. Volunteers are a vital component to the organization and help our seniors by providing socialization to reduce isolation and helping with tasks such as: grocery shopping, transportation, light housekeeping, organizing, budgeting, yard maintenance and minor home repairs.
Volunteers either have the opportunity to be matched up one on one with a senior, building a relationship while providing ongoing assistance or meet many new seniors by providing transportation to help them get out and about to medical appointments or social visits.
Volunteer Details
Date: Ongoing - Bi-weekly or weekly visits with seniors to help with ongoing tasks, or pick and choose which rides you would like to give each month that fit into your schedule.
Time: Flexible, based on volunteer’s availability.
Requirements:
- Must be 18 years of age or older
- Attend a Volunteer Orientation (Orientations held approx. every 3 weeks)
- Complete a background check and DMV check
- Complete a Volunteer Application
- One year commitment is required for being matched up one on one with a senior to provide ongoing assistance. 4-6 months is allowed for volunteers who will provide rides through our transportation program only.
If you would like to donate your time to this organization and opportunity, please contact Carrie McClellan at (619) 284-9281 Ext. 128 or via email at: cmcclellan@elderhelpofsandiego.org
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Special Olympics San Diego County - Volunteer Coach/Intern
Special Olympics provide sports training and competition opportunities for individuals with intellectual disabilities. We rely on volunteers to serve as head/assistant coaches at our practices, assist with fundraisers and office work, volunteer at our competitions as well as many other opportunities. If you have a skill/talent, we can find a way to plug you in at Special Olympics.
Volunteer Details
Date: Ongoing
Time: Times vary and can be flexible
If you would like to donate your time to this event, please contact Regional Sports Manager, Kelcie Kopf at kkopf@sosc.org or 619-283-6100.
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North County Community Services - Volunteer
North County Community Services operates North County's Food Bank, seven preschools for income qualified families, and a garden program to grow food for our preschools. Our preschools are in Oceanside, Vista, and Escondido. North County’s Food Bank is located in San Marcos. We have volunteer opportunities in all of these programs and the administrative office. Preschool volunteers may assist in our kitchens preparing meals, in the classroom attending children, or maintaining preschool gardens. Office volunteers may assist with copying, filing, data entry, and other office tasks. Garden volunteers help planting, harvesting, weeding, and watering.
Volunteer Details
volunteers must have a current TB test and be able to pass a background check. All volunteer opportunities need to be scheduled ahead of time, no drop-ins.
Date: Ongoing
Time: Times vary
If you would like to donate your time to this event, please contact Abby Weglarz at 760-471-5483 or volunteer@sdnccs.org.
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Excellence and Justice in Education Academies (EJEA) - Mentors
Excellence and Justice in Education Academies (EJEA) are independent charter schools in the city of El Cajon that are providing high quality educational instruction, academic enrichment services, a nurturing learning environment, and a supportive community to children so they can gain skills, tools, motivation, and self-confidence needed to be the first in their families to graduate from high school, attend college, and pursue their dreams.
Our Vision for Students:
• Literacy in multiple languages
• High test scores
• College ready students
• Close the achievement gap
• Ethical service to the community
• Opportunity and choice in life
• Empowered actors for social justice
Requirement for Mentors:
1. Proof of TB test.
2. Volunteer at least 3 hours per month.
3. Be enrolled in a college/university.
4. Have two referenced that will recommend you as a mentor.
5. Copy of class schedule.
6. Be open to phone calls for checking in with mentees at least 2 times a month.
7. Be able to commit to full school year.
8. Make at least one home visit.
9. Check in with school counselor.
If you would like to become a mentor, please contact Patricia Castaneda at patricia.castaneda@ejeacademies.org
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Community Housing Works - Running Readers
Community Housing Works is a San Diego based non-profit that helps people and neighborhoods move up in the world by providing a full range of housing options combined with training and educational support. Our Running Readers program is a reading enhancement program designed to ignite a passion for reading in students Kindergarten through third grade.
We ask volunteers to make a three month commitment of 1hour a week between 3-6pm at any of our nine Learning Center locations: City Heights, Shelltown (National City), Poway, Escondido, Lakeside, Fallbrook, Carlsbad, Vista, or Oceanside. This would be a great opportunity for students who are also taking education or child development classes- particularly if courses require service hours.
If you would like more information about Community Housing Works and our Running Readers program, visit http://chworks.org/chw-programs-services/learning-center-program/running-readers-program/
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Re Spectrum Community
Re Spectrum Community is a 501c3 Non-Profit operating in San Diego developed to assist and guide families in creating change, both within their immediate families and among the autism community, through therapeutic support and community activities for the whole family. Re Spectrum Community is dedicated to achieving social justice, by way of ReAbling a community of people that may have been rendered disabled, disordered, disconnected or disassociated from their larger communities because of a label or due to a diagnosis of an autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
Re Spectrum Community offers ReCreation programs throughout San Diego which combine ABA methodologies and basic skills training to assist ALL children and members of the family in ReCreating an active, responsible lifestyle. ReCreate opportunities for success, enjoyment & social interaction!
For more information or to donate your time to this opportunity, please contact Morgan Shea at
mshea@respectrum.org
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Helen Woodward Animal Center
Located in San Diego, Helen Woodward Animal Center is a unique, private, non-profit organization dedicated to saving the lives of animals and enriching the lives of people. For more than 30 years, our no-kill Center has provided humane care and animal adoption for orphaned animals, as well as animal-centered educational and therapeutic programs for people.
We have events all through out the year where we offer Community Service and Volunteer opportunities to students.
For more information or to donate your time to this opportunity, please contact Laurie Doyle at Lauried@animalcenter.org.
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Lakeside's River Park Conservancy - Water & Weeds Team
Rack up some hours quickly while helping the environment and learning about native plants.
Volunteer Details
Volunteer Requirements:
1. Follow direction and safety guidelines.
2. Arrive on time because the team goes into the field as a group.
3. Wear out-door work shoes and cloths. Hats and sunblock are recommended.
4. Bring a minimum of 32oz of water to participate.
1. Must sign a wavier of liability, if under 18 years old a parent or guardian must co-sign.
2. Able to work outdoors in various weather conditions and along natural terrain.
3. Ability to carry 40lbs and use basic tools provided.
Volunteer Details
Date: Ongoing
This team meets Monday-Thursday from 8:30 to noon.
Additional hours maybe arranged on an individual basis.
To be considered for this program, contact Cindy Collins to arrange a phone screening: 619-443-4770.
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American Cancer Society - Phone Bank
The American Cancer Society is the nationwide, community-based, voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem by preventing cancer, saving lives, and diminishing suffering from cancer, through research, education, advocacy, and service. We serve those who are diagnosed with cancer, supporters, families and caregivers, and survivors of cancer.
This opportunity is specifically related to Proposition 29, the California Cancer Research Act. We are looking for Fraternities and Sororities who would be interested in coming to participate in voter outreach through phone banking. We provide refreshments, a brief training on the computer system utilized, games/challenges and prizes. Shifts are available Monday-Wednesday 5:30-8:30pm and Sundays during the day. All shifts are held at our office: 2655 Camino del Rio North, Suite 100, San Diego 92108. We can handle a maximum of 20 volunteers at a time.
Volunteer Details
Date: Monday - Wednesday, Sunday
Time: Various Shifts
If you would like to donate your time to this event, please contact Megan Johnson at megan.johnson@cancer.org.
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Alliance for African Assistance - One-Time Projects
For over 20 years, Alliance for African Assistance has worked to provide assistance here in the United States and abroad, to refugees, internally displaced persons, immigrants, those seeking asylum, victims of torture and war, distressed women and children and altogether those suffering from economical hardship.
Today we remain dedicated to providing social, cultural, and educational support to all refugees in the resettlement process. Such assistance includes preparing host families; securing safe and affordable housing, help with rent and transportation, health screenings, enrolling children in school, English language classes and translation services, and job assistance and training. We have successfully resettled more than 8,000 refugees from Somalia, Sudan, Congo, Zimbabwe, Uganda, Ethiopia, Liberia, Eritrea, Vietnam, Iran, Kosovo, Bosnia, Iraq, and Russia.
Volunteer Opportunities include:
Toys for Tots Every Year, the Alliance for African Assistance partners with Toys for Tots to give Refugee children Christmas presents. In order to make this event happen, the Alliance calls on volunteers to exercise their creativity by wrapping gifts for 70 newly resettled kids. 3-4 hours/ once in December
Basics Drive Often, when Refugees arrive to their new places of living, they lack essential supplies, such as toiletries and basic food items. AAA invites volunteers to run Basics Drives to accumulate these necessary items and aid the road to self sufficiency. These Drives can be one-time events or week-long competitions. All products must be newly purchased and sealed properly. Open to volunteer availability.
Mailing Party Twice a year, AAA sends out a comprehensive newsletter, recounting the year’s events and updating recipients on new developments. Due to the high volume of those on our mailing list, volunteers aid in folding, stamping, and sorting envelopes to prepare them for sending. 2-3 hours/once
World Refugee Day The Alliance is hosting its annual World Refugee Day event where refugees and community members of San Diego convene to recognize the challenges and milestones involved in resettling. Volunteers will be called upon to help with event planning, ticket sales, and day-of duties. Dependent on volunteer/ at least 3 month commitment desired
Thank-a-thon In the coming months AAA will be hosting a Thank-a-thon in which we will be personally calling donors and thanking them for their wonderful contributions. Without them our work would not be possible and we want to make sure they are aware of how grateful we are. Come help us thank our generous donors! 2-3 hours/once
Volunteer Details: Various dates and times
For more information, please contact the volunteer coordinator at volunteer@alliance-for-africa.org.
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Sharp Grossmont Hospital
Sharp Grossmont Hospital volunteers work in departments throughout the hospital and share their skills to help the hospital fulfill its mission of excellence in patient care and customer service.
All college student applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Be at least 18 years old
- Minimum GPA of 2.75 w/ proof of Unofficial Transcripts
- Complete health screening
College Volunteer expected commitment:
- Must commit a minimum of one year (Radiology students excluded)
Volunteer a minimum of 2 shifts per month; each shift is 4 hours
Date: Ongoing
Time: Monday-Friday, 8am – 12pm OR 12pm to 4pm
If you would like to donate your time to this event, please contact the Sharp Grossmont Hospital Volunteer Services Department at: sgh.volunteers@sharp.com.
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Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center
Pre-nursing and Patient Care Volunteers, Hospitality Volunteers, Retail Volunteers
The Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center Auxiliary has actively provided volunteer service to the hospital for more than 40 years. With more than 300 men, women and student volunteers, the Auxiliary contributes 50,000 hours of service to the hospital and surrounding community each year.
Volunteer Details
College Student Volunteers interested in volunteering at Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center must:
- Submit a completed application
- Submit unofficial transcripts with at least a 3.0 GPA
- Submit a sealed reference form
Date:
-Applications available April 1 – May 15 for our summer session which runs from July to December
-Applications available September 1 – October 15 for our winter session which runs from January to June
Time: Shifts are typically 3 hours and once a week.
If you would like to donate your time to this event, please contact the Volunteer Services Department at Sharp Chula Vista at scv.volunteers@sharp.com / 619-502-3606 / 619-502-6606.
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Mainly Mozart - Spotlight Concert Season
Mainly Mozart is a non-profit organization whose mission is to enrich the lives of today’s and tomorrow’s music lovers by connecting them to the music of Mozart and the Masters. Concerts are offered in several locations in San Diego County and opportunities to attend at low or no cost are offered to performing arts students in these areas.
Mainly Mozart is looking for volunteers for many of the Spotlight 2012 concerts. Please visit (www.mainlymozart.org) for additional information about Mainly Mozart and the concert season.
Date: Fridays and Saturdays, now through June 23rd.
Interested volunteers can e-mail Constance at (cbettino@mainlymozart.org) or call (619-239-0100 ext. 310).
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San Diego Center for the Blind
The San Diego Center for the Blind provides services for those that are blind or visually impaired, helping them gain independence and self-reliance through the various programs and courses offered. Some of the courses available to clients are: Transitional Counseling, Kitchen Skills, ESL, and Orientation & Mobility, among many others.
Volunteer Details: Volunteers are needed in all areas
Date: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday
Time: 9:30am - 3:30pm
If you would like to donate your time to this event, please contact Loretta Moore at 619-583-1542 or lmoore@sdcb.org.
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United Way of San Diego County - Bring a Smile To a Child
Become one of 10,000 locals to volunteer as readers, tutors and mentors for San Diego kids. Your volunteer pledge will benefit children all over San Diego County. Whether it's a year-round mentoring, 30 minutes reading to a 2nd grader or tutoring a teen, your support will get kids reading, get them learning and prepare them for successful futures.
Date: Ongoing
Time: 2 hours / week; 6 month commitment for many opportunities
Volunteer Details: Must be at least 18 years old
If you would like to donate your time to this event, please contact the Volunteer Coordinator at (858) 636-4111, email gcagle@uwsd.org or visit www.uwsd.org.
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Burn Institute - Smoke Alarm Installations
The Burn Institute is the local nonprofit agency dedicated to reducing the number of burn injuries and deaths in San Diego, Imperial, Riverside and San Bernardino counties through fire and burn prevention education, burn care research and treatment and burn survivor support services.
This is an ongoing project that is a FREE service for Senior Citizens 62 years and older. We provide the smoke alarms, batteries, tools, step-ladder and a route that is mapped out of homes that have requested this service. We determine the number of homes to service on a single day by the number of volunteers that sign up. We have an orientation and a simple how-to demonstration then volunteers partner-up and one volunteer needs to drive their car for each route assigned. Usually 4-8 homes on each route.
Example: 10 volunteers= five routes= twenty-five homes
Volunteer Details: Courteous and friendly volunteers wanted. In return you help reach the community and keep seniors safe in their homes with lifesaving working smoke alarms.
Date: Every Saturday
Time: 8am - 2pm
If you would like to donate your time to this event, please contact Kathleen Frampton at kframpton@burninstitute.org.
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Foster Youth Mentor Program - Mentor
The Foster Youth Mentor Program provides mentors to youth ages 6-18 in the San Diego County Foster Care system. These children are in foster care for a variety of reasons, including abuse and neglect. Because of the disruption in their lives and the loss of support networks, foster youth need caring, supportive adults to guide and role model them. A volunteer mentor can be a significant help for a foster youth by being a consistent person in the child’s life.
Volunteer Details: Must be at least 18 years old with clean criminal background and driving record.
Date: Ongoing
Time: 2 hours / week; 1 year commitment
If you would like to donate your time to this event, please contact the FYMP Line at (619) 767-5211.
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Lakeside's River Park Conservancy - Nature Hike
Get your morning exercise and help the environment by joining a local biologist on weekly hikes in the San Diego Riverbed.
The River Park has special permission to hike as a group in areas of the San Diego Riverbed to monitor trash levels, graffiti, plant and wildlife to help make the riverbed healthier and safer.
Hikes are approximately 5 miles. The terrain in some areas is moderately difficult (going up and down) and some parts of the trail has substantial vegetation.
Volunteer Details
Date: Every Sunday and Monday
Time: Sunday: 8am - 10am; Monday: 10am - 12:00pm
Additional information:
· Must be at least 18 years old.
· Possess the physical ability to walk/hike outdoors in various weather conditions and on natural terrain.
· Complete and return all necessary forms and/or waiver of liability.
· Wear long pants, hiking or good out-door shoes, a hat and sun screen.
· You must have at least 32oz of water to participate!
To sign up and directions, please contact Cindy Collins at cindyriverpark@yahoo.com or visit www.LakesideRiverPark.org.
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The San Diego River Park Foundation
The San Diego River Park Foundation works to restore the San Diego back to a healthy waterway and creating the San Diego River Park and Trail System. We have a great variety of volunteer opportunities and host up to 12 events each month including river cleanups, community park and gardens programs, water quality monitoring and community based habitat restoration activities. All tools and supplies are provided. Service hours can be verified. Groups of all sizes welcomed with RSVP.
Volunteer Details
Date: Every Weekend and the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of each month
Time: 9am - 12pm
For a complete list of ways to for you to get involved visit www.volunteerinsandiego.org. If you would like to donate your time to one of these events, please contact Richard Dhu-- 619.297.7380 ---volunteer@sandiegoriver.org
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Pro Kids - Tutoring
Pro Kids is a nonprofit in San Diego that seeks to challenge and empower underserved youth to excel in life by promoting character development, life skills, and values through education and the game of golf.
Pro Kids is in search of dedicated and committed volunteers who want to make a difference in the lives of underrepresented youth in the City Heights community by tutoring students ages 7-17. Volunteers not only play a vital role in helping students improve academically, but also serve as role models and mentors, and facilitate educational games and activities with students.
Volunteer Details
Date: Ongoing
Time: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 3:00pm - 5:00pm;
Wednesday from 1:30pm - 5:00pm
If you would like to donate your time to this organization, please contact Felipe Salazar at (619) 582-7884 x 118 or at fsalazar@prokidsonline.org.
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San Diego Young Artist Music Academy - Support BI-LINGUAL SPANISH/ENGLISH ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
We are a 501(c)(3) public benefit non-profit California Corporation, dedicated to providing music, math, science education and a community choir for the children and youth of southeast San Diego and surrounding areas.
The SDYAMA Choir is composed up of young men and women ages 5-17 years. They perform regularly around the San Diego area. As a part of the choir, each member is required to take music lessons in addition to singing in the choir.
The SDYAMA program includes both math and science tutoring to further prepare the young men and women for higher learning and personal enrichment.
Volunteer details: Support BI-LINGUAL SPANISH/ ENGLISH ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT:
Office work, translates all media, orientate Hispanic students for class, phone calls to Hispanic speaking students, and tutor Hispanic students in music lessons.
Date: Ongoing
Time: Tuesday - Saturday (flixible)
If you would like to donate your time to support our music program, please contact (George, Robbie Hill or Renea Flenoid) at 619-264-2220 / 619-246-7144 or ghill92113@yahoo.com.
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SAY San Diego / After School Volunteer
SAY San Diego is a local nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting the positive development of young people, their families and communities in San Diego County. SAY’s primary services include: delinquency prevention and juvenile diversion, extended day before and after school programs, family support and development, health promotion, community development and collaboration, school readiness and support, child abuse prevention, alcohol, tobacco and drug abuse prevention, and mental health.
Want to have a blast while making a difference? Volunteer with SAY's After School Program today! Volunteers are needed to help with homework time, arts and crafts projects, and activities and recreation. Sharing an interest or talent of your own is also appreciated! Our after school programs operate at various elementary and middle schools throughout San Diego. A 4 month commitment is needed. This is a wonderfully rewarding opportunity!
Volunteer Details
Date: Ongoing, 4 month commitment
Time: Flexible
If you would like to donate your time to this event, please contact Marion Liszkowski, the volunteer coordinator, at volunteer@saysandiego.org or at 858-565-4148 ext. 261.
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Southern Sudanese Community of San Diego
Southern Sudanese Community is non-profit organization with 501c3 service refugee and immigrant from South Sudan as well as other refugee in area of health , Employment, Education that include after school program tutoring, ESL for adult, and others. Currently we look for volunteers in the following areas in Grant writer, fundraising and marketing, and volunteer coordinator.
We looking for volunteers to help do fundraising for the programs in the community activities
Volunteer Details
Date: Ongoing
Time: Flexible
If you would like to donate your time to this event, please visit our website at www.ssccsd.org .
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STAR / PAL - Tutoring
STAR/PAL (Sports Training, Academics, Recreation /Police Athletic League) is a nonprofit organization that offers free educational, athletic, and recreational programs which focus on promoting youth safety, positive life choices, and academic success. STAR/PAL program directors are officers from the San Diego Police & County Probation Departments. These dedicated officers coordinate unique programs for underserved youth, with the assistance of additional law enforcement and community volunteers.
STAR/PAL is looking for volunteers who want to make a difference in the life of a youth. By being a positive role model and helping students reach academic success through tutoring you can make that difference.
Volunteer Details
Date: Ongoing
Time: Monday- Thursday 2:30pm- 6:30pm
If you would like to donate your time to this organization, please contact Aalke Heuvelman at 619-533-5794 or aheuvelman@starpal.org
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USS Midway Museum
The Museum is a non-profit organization founded to provide a world class historical, technological, educational, and entertainment facility devoted to America’s rich naval aviation heritage. It plays host to thousands of visitors a day, many of them from the surrounding community. After it was first launched and commissioned in 1945, the aircraft carrier USS Midway (CV-41) navigated the globe in the service of freedom for 47 years until it was decommissioned at San Diego in 1992 and retired to Bremerton, Washington.
In 1993, efforts were begun to achieve the vision of Alan Uke to see the USS Midway serving again – this time as a museum. That dream was realized 11 years later when the USS Midway was towed back to San Diego and officially opened on June 7, 2004. Midway volunteers are an integral part of the effort to fulfill the mission of the museum.
Volunteer Details
Ship’s Restoration: Revitalizing selected areas of the Midway and transforming compartments and work spaces to authentic representations of “the way life was” aboard Midway are the responsibilities of Ship Restoration. Each area is researched to achieve authenticity and is revitalized accordingly. The museum’s restoration volunteer force provides much of this effort, beginning with dirty clean-ups and ending in authentic area restorations and realistic reproductions.
Transcriber: Working with the ship’s historian, in the exhibits department, transcribers watch oral history videos (mostly WWII vets interviews) and transcribe the dialogue into a word document on the computer. Completed files will be a valuable resource for researchers and reference, and possible exhibit content.
Exhibit Maintainers: Maintain existing exhibits with specialty techniques and fine detail. Candidates will have good manual dexterity, an ability to climb ship’s ladders and an eye for detail.
Date: Daily
Time: Various shifts
If you would like to donate your time to this event, please visit the museum website at www.midway.org to download and complete an application. For more information, please contact Laurie Switzer at (619) 398-8222.
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Voices for Children - Court Appointed Special Advocates - CASAs
Voices for Children advocates for foster youth through a network of trained volunteers who are empowered by the court to become experts about their case children. By developing a one-on-one relationship with their appointed child they are able to understand their concerns and fears, and in many instances they are the only stable and consistent adult presence in the life of a foster child. Much more than just a mentor, volunteers also make recommendations to the court on the best course of action for the child.
CASAs visit their case child about twice a month and monitor how they are doing in their placement, in school and find out what the child needs. They also gather information from professionals assigned to the case, such as social workers and attorneys. CASAs bring information to the judge on hearing days (about every 6 months) and recommend what they feel is best for the child.
Volunteers must be at least 21, have a valid CADL and be able to pass a background check.
Volunteer Details
Date: Ongoing
Time: 15 hours a month for a minimum of 18 months.
Information Sessions are held monthly. Go to www.speakupnow.org for details and to submit an application. Call 858-598-2235 or e-mail SusanS@speakupnow.org to become a child advocate today.
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Words Alive - Teen Services
Words Alive provides essential literacy services to San Diego County's teen population aged junior to senior in high school and early college through our flagship Adolescent Book Group program and the Westreich Scholarship. Partnering with the San Diego County Office of Education, the Juvenile Court & Community Schools and several local colleges and universities, Words Alive creates opportunities for these teens to realize academic and social success.
Volunteer Details
Adolescent Book Group Volunteer: Opening three new sites in fall 2012!
What: The ABG program is opening three new sites in fall 2012. All three new schools will be a part of the Juvenile Court and Community School system. ABG Volunteers are tasked to facilitated book discussions once a month in the classroom from October-May.
Skill Sets: We are looking for volunteers who are voracious readers, enjoy working with adolescents and are interested in engaging students in the classroom setting.
Volunteer Needs: We are in need of 30-50 volunteers to start in fall 2012
Date: August (training)
September (1-hour meeting)
October-May (1-1.5 hours per month)
Time: As an ABG Volunteer Reader, you will be tasked to attend a Kids in Gangs Workshop, 1-hour facilitated book group workshop and 1-hour orientation (August); 1-hour kick-off meeting with the teacher, site manager and fellow volunteers (September); read the books each month (October-May); and attend a 1.5 hour session each month (date/times TBD).
If you are interested in this program or know of someone that may be interested, please contact me at Chrissy@wordsalive.org or 858.274.9673 (WORD) ext 304 at your earliest convenience.
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If your non-profit organization would like to post a community service opportunity on this site, please fill out the "community service opportunity posting " document on the Forms tab.
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Stop by Student Life and Leadership for additional service opportunities!
Aztec Nights - National Day of Service
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On-Campus Service Opportunities & Resources
Many student organizations are created solely for the purpose of community service. With over 150 different groups to choose, you are bound to find something related to your interests. Making friends while serving the community has never been easier!
Long-term service opportunities by local businesses and organizations are often posted on the SDSU Career Service Website Aztec Career Connections. Under the job postings tab, search position type: Volunteer.
The purpose of this program is to increase awareness among SDSU students of the relationship between student behavior and the quality of life on campus and in the neighborhoods surrounding the SDSU campus. Interested in doing a clean-up right next to campus? Contact GNP for guidance and complimentary bags.
KPBS is always looking for volunteers to take calls during on-air membership pledge campaigns, but also occasionally use volunteers for outreach initiatives, special events and other activities.
SDSU’s seven academic colleges have a student run governing body that meets throughout the semester and provide an opportunity for involvement in student advocacy as well as extracurricular activities and programs, including community service.
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Off-Campus Service Opportunities
The non-profit community organizations listed below offer volunteer opportunities throughout the year. Please note that the links provided take you to the community organization’s respective website that is not affiliated with SDSU. We are not endorsing these websites, the community organization they represent, or any views expressed within, but simply provide the links as a courtesy for students interested in finding community service and volunteer work.
If you would like to identify your non profit community organization as offering community service/volunteering opportunities, please e-mail the organization’s name, website address, contact information, and a description of your organization (including mission and populations served) to Lsparacino@mail.sdsu.edu. All requests are subject to review and approval prior to posting.
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Service Spotlight: SDSU Student Organization Circle K
As the largest collegiate service organization in the nation, and a branch of Kiwanis, Circle K uses service as an outlet for college students to make a positive impact on the community, network with other clubs of Circle K, and meet other people who want to help!
Circle K is an international organization and is on over 500 campuses world wide and one of the oldest organizations on SDSU's campus (since 1955).
SDSU Circle K President David Rozul says, “Our organization here at SDSU not only volunteers our time and effort in the San Diego area, but also all across California. Already this past school year, SDSU Circle K has volunteered their time helping out with a variety of organizations, including Promises 2 Kids, American Cancer Society, Unisef, Pediatric Trauma Program, I love a clean San Diego, Share Our Strength, Ronald McDonald house, Challenge Ranch, and the Rady's Childrens hospital.”
Circle K continues to offer service opportunities weekly. Upcoming events include working with the organization "Shoes that fit" helping kids improve their self-esteem and fit in at school by eliminating one of poverty’s most visible marks and providing shoes. Also coming up is collaborating with UCSD's Circle K in a large scale service project helping and doing activities with the homeless youth at the Shorefront Shelter on Nov 20-21.
If you want to get involved feel free to contact Circle K at sdsucirclekpres@yahoo.com.
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