Student Services

Publications: www.sacramento.org

Address: 4623 T Street, Suite A
City: Sacramento State: CA Zip: 958194743

Contact Person: Ron Cooper
Contact's Position: Executive Director
Phone: 9164568600
Email: access@sna.com
Hours: M-F 9-5pm; Office hrs M-F 1-10pm, Sat. noon-6pm

Descriptions: Services Provided: Promotes the development of locally produced, non-commercial programming by community organizations and individuals on Cable TV channels 73 and 74, cable FM radio frequency 88.7 and Internet sites. Designated public access channels and feature programs produced or provided by any local group or individual on a first-come, first serve basis. Radio frequency 89.9 is programmed by "Audio Vision", a Sight-Through-Sound project of Unique Services for the Blind, Inc. Coordinates outreach, training, production and promotion activities to stimulate the development of community programming on its cable channels. Located in the Coloma community Center. Services, equipment and facilities can be rented. Extensive training on internet and information highway and of other media. Public access sites for online searching are available to the general public at no or low cost. Keywords: media

Publications: Many brochures describing Red Cross services.

Address: 120 Court Street
City: Woodland State: CA Zip: 95695

Contact Person: Diana Gustafson
Contact's Position: Emergency Services Director and Volunteer Coordinator
Phone: 5306624669
Email: comdir@yc-arc.org
Hours: M-F, 9-5

Descriptions: Volunteers at the Yolo County Chapter of the American Red Cross help make it possible for the Red Cross to run smoothly and provide a level of service that could not be achieved without their help. By generously giving of themselves, each volunteer - in his or her own way - contributes significantly to the well-being of friends and neighbors. You can arrange a time for a personal interview in which your skills, experience, and availability will be assessed and matched to the needs of a Red Cross department. Areas of volunteer service include: *Disaster Action Team: respond to the immediate needs of the victims of personal and small-scale disasters. Members of the DAT rotate times being on-call to respond to emergency needs. *Special Events: Work as part of a team for Red Cross fundraisers, community fairs and other events. *Public Presenters: Red Cross receives numerous requests for presentations. Public presenters give presentations on the role of Red Cross and how to help out. All materials are furnished by the Red Cross. *In The Office: Office volunteers are always needed. See the Red Cross behind the scenes. *Health and Safety: The American Red Cross (ARC) provides 24-hour emergency worldwide telecommunication between the United States Armed Forces and their local family members as well as a 24-hour emergency disaster relief service. The American Red Cross also offers classes in CPR, First Aid, life saving, aquatics, and child care. Volunteers are needed for projects such as First Aid and CPR class instructors. Internship credit may be available. Please contact Diana Gustafson for more information. Keywords: Emergency Community Development Health, volunteer groups, youth, emergency

Publications: www.calawyersforthearts.org

Address: 1127 Eleventh Street, Suite 214
City: Sacramento State: CA Zip: 95814

Contact Person: Ellen Taylor
Contact's Position: Director
Phone: 9164426210
Email: clasacto@aol.com
Hours: Mon-Thurs 10am-5pm

Descriptions: Dispute resolution including mediation and arbitration to the arts and entertainment community. Art/law workshops. Volunteer and Internship program For more information, www.calawyersforthearts.org Keywords: legal, counseling

Publications: www.necal.bbb.org

Address: 3075 Beacon Blvd
City: West Sacramento State: CA Zip: 95691

Contact Person: Megan Reid
Contact's Position: Director of Operations
Phone: 9164436843
Email: info@sacramento.bbb.org
Hours: M-F 8:30am-5pm

Descriptions: Services Provided: Complaint Services: Complaints between buyers and sellers can be submitted by letter, online, or on a Better Business Bureau (BBB) complaint from (provided free). Acts as an impartial third party to help resolve marketplace disputes. If the complaint remains unsettled after mediation efforts, it will be reviewed for submission to the arbitration program. If arbitration is not feasible, other avenues for redress will be suggested. Administers a state-certified arbitration program to resolve new car warranty problems for specific automobile manufacturers. Telephone for details regarding eligibility. Inquiry Services: Informational reports on the business practices of firms dealing with the public and of charities seeking public support is available. Inquirers are requested to have available the full name, address and nature of the business or charitable solicitation. Assists with everyday consumer-business questions and offers general information publications on various subjects. Single copies of these publications are free of charge. Volunteer opportunties not available Keywords: counseling

Publications: www.commoncause.org/CA

Address: 1005 12th Street Suite C
City: Sacramento State: CA Zip: 95814

Contact Person: JoAnn Fuller
Contact's Position: Associate Director
Phone: 9164431792
Email: jfuller@commoncause.org

Descriptions: Join the California Common Cause team! CCC conducts research, legislative advocacy and grassroots organizing dedicated to holding government accountable to the public interest. Special work with media reform issues available. Our location in the state capital and our status as an affiliate of a well-respected national organization enhances our ability to offer a quality experience. Work with staff and volunteers and make democracy work better for us all. We will work to tailor internships to meet your interests and needs to further your goals. Flexible hours, vital work, meaningful experiences! Common Cause is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization; read about our work at www.commoncause.org/CA Keywords: legal, lobbyists

Address: 1430 N Street, Suite 5602
City: Sacramento State: CA Zip: 95814

Contact Person: Jack O'Connell
Contact's Position: State Superintendent of Public Instruction
Email: joconnell@cde.ca.gov
Hours: M-F 8-5pm

Descriptions: Administers State of California public education programs for K-12, adult education and child care; apportions local assistance funds to public school districts and county offices of education. Programs under the California Education Department: Specialized Media and Technology Clearinghouse 560 J Street, Suite 390, Sacramento (916) 445-5103 Specialized instructional material, aids and equipment to K-8 students. Records and duplicates textbooks for students with disabling conditions, consultant services to school personnel serving students with visual impairments. Annual registration of all students with visual impairments enrolled in public and nonpublic schools in California. Provides a list of people and groups that transcribe material into Braille for blind people of any age. Resources in Special Education (707) 206-0533 mary.grady@calstat.org For more information, www.cde.ca.gov Information and resources to individuals and organizations interested in the special education of children. Reference and referral services. Lending library devoted to practices in special education, including special education video tape, slide and film collections. 4,000 items including training manuals, research reports, media and classroom curricula and annotated bibliographies on specific topics are available on loan to California residents. Special education consultant personnel with recognized skills in staff development and technical assistance. Bi-monthly newsletter addresses early intervention, health issues, technology, transition, least restrictive environment related law, publications, and education issues. Keywords: youth, education

Address: 1125 G East Street on Yolo County Fair Grounds
City: Woodland State: CA Zip: 95776

Contact Person: Linda Henigan
Contact's Position: Executive Director
Phone: 5306691550
Email: director@wavetv.org
Hours: M-F,9-5

Descriptions: Woodland Access Visual Enterprises (WAVE) provides the residents of Yolo County with the tools and training needed to make use of the public access television channel 21. The channel is provided for by federal law and local agreement between the city of Woodland and Charter Communications . The facility is operated by interns, volunteers, one full time staff person, and one part-time staff person. You can communicate with approximately 25,000 residents when you make an announcement or be credited for training. Everyone is welcome! Training is provided. Community programming is produced by residents of Woodland or sponsored by a resident of Yolo County. Many of the services such as camera instruction or editing are free or minimal costs. The WAVE Community bulletin board is available free for local nonprofit announcements. We encourage students and community members to utilize your public access television station. Keywords: media

Address: 915 L Street, Suite C-282
City: Sacramento State: CA Zip: 958143700

Contact Person: Patricia Gehlen
Contact's Position: Calif State Coordinator
Phone: 9166352590
Email: crccalif@aol.com
Hours: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

Descriptions: Promotes healthy development of children of separated parents. Encourages joint custody, shared financial responsibility, liberalized visitation, access to school and medical records, and making the present mediation/counseling system accountable. Discourages the use of the legal system as a tool of revenge. Legislative advocacy, community awareness, newsletter, and discount on resource materials. Monthly information and support meetings, and legal clinics. Keywords: youth

Publications: www.city.davis.ca.us/pcs/socialservices

Address: 604 Second Street
City: Davis State: CA Zip: 95616

Phone: 5307575623
Hours: M-F 8-5pm

Descriptions: CMS provides mediation and facilitation services to help groups and individuals find solutions in conflict situations and prevent the escalation of conflict. CMS mediates many types of conflicts including: neighbor/neighbor (I.e., noise, pets, property damages and encroachment), tenant/landlord (I.e., security deposits, rent, lease terms, repairs), customer/merchant (I.e., payment for goods or services, quality of good/services), employment matters, small claims court matters, roommate and household disagreements. The service also provides educational materials related to conflict management and conducts training in conflict management and mediation skills. Keywords: counseling

Address: 23 Russell Boulevard
City: Davis State: CA Zip: 95616

Contact Person: Vicki Crescitelli
Phone: 5307575623
Email: sschneider@ci.davis.ca.us

Descriptions: Administered by the City of Davis Parks & Recreation Department since 1987, the Davis Community Mediation Service has provided a free, confidential service to Davis parties with dispute, offering an alternative to the often difficult, costly, and painful traditional legal routes. Disputes which are not legal in nature can also be resolved. Participation is voluntary and are records are strictly confidential. The Service provides a forum for peaceful resolution of conflicts involving problems between tenants and landlords, customers and merchants, neighbors, friends, roommates, and other interpersonal relationships, before they result in court action or escalate into acts of violence. All parties involved with the conflict meet with a panel of two or three trained mediators where each party has the opportunity to air his/her grievance. No police reports or legal records are made or kept during the meeting(s). All mediation is conducted in an informal setting, and the panel does not decide who is right or wrong, but assists the parties involved to find their own solution. Meetings usually occur ten days after an initial call regarding the conflict. The resulting agreement can be legally binding or not, depending upon the participants' wishes. The Service also provides information and referral assistance in cases of discrimination in housing and employment. Volunteer mediators are trained and currently the Service operates with a mostly volunteer staff of 25 mediators. Anyone interested in becoming a volunteer may attend the 32-hour training session. Information packets are mailed upon request. Keywords: Counseling

Publications: http://www.djusd.k12.ca.us/

Address: 526 B Street
City: Davis State: CA Zip: 95616

Contact Person: Carolyn Machi
Contact's Position: Superintendent
Phone: 5307575300x142
Email: superintendent@djusd.k12.ca.us
Hours: M-F 8-5

Descriptions: The Davis Joint Unified School District includes continuation, elementary, junior high, and high schools throughout the City of Davis and outlying rural areas. Schools in the District include: - Birch Lane Elementary: serves grades K-6. 1600 Birch Lane. 757-5395. - Fairfield Elementary: serves grades K-6. Road 32 & Road 96. 757-5370. - North Davis Elementary: serves grades K-6. 555 East 14th Street. 757-5475. - Patwin Elementary: serves grades K-6. 2222 Shasta Drive. 757-5383. - Pioneer Elementary: serves grades K-6. 5215 Hamel Drive. 757-5480. - Valley Oak Elementary: serves grades K-6. 1400 East 8th Street. 757-5470. - West Davis Elementary: serves grades K-3. 1221 Anderson Road. 757-5490. - West Davis Intermediate: serves grades 4-6. 1207 Sycamore Lane. 757-5460. - Emerson Junior High: serves grades 7-9. 2121 Calaveras Avenue. 757-5430. - Holmes Junior High: serves grades 7-9. 1220 Drexel Drive. 757-5445. - Davis Senior High: serves grades 10-12. 315 West 14th Street. 757-5400. - Martin Luther King High: serves grades 9-12. 635 'B' Street. 757-5425. Volunteers are needed on an on-going basis to assist teachers with children in the classroom, for tutoring, and to work in the learning skills centers (select schools). Prior to contacting the schools, know the days and times you are available and what age group (if any) you prefer to work with. Volunteers are sometimes needed to assist with supervision during recesses, lunch periods, and before or after school. Individuals are encouraged to contact the schools for additional, one-time or on-going projects. Internships may be available. Keywords: Educ Youth, education, mentor/tutor

Publications: www.davismedia.org; www.kdrt.org

Address: 1623 Fifth Street
City: Davis State: CA Zip: 95616

Contact Person: Autumn Labbe-Renault
Contact's Position: Executive Director
Phone: 5307572419
Email: via website
Hours: T-Th, 8a-9p; F 8a-5p; Su 1-9 om. Closed Sa and M

Descriptions: Davis Media Access (DMA) operates Davis Community Television, public access channel 15 on the Comcast system, and KDRT 101. 5 FM, a low-power community radio station. DMA's mission is to enrich and strengthen the community by providing alternatives to commercial media for local voices, opinions and creative endeavors. We provide public access television services including use of production facilities, studio, editing and field equipment. Other services include classes, training and assistance, monthly orientations, a Community Bulletin Board and a volunteer producer network (to assist in finding volunteers for program production). DMA is a non-commercial, private nonprofit. Major partnerships include the City of Davis and the Davis Joint Unified School District. Community volunteers produce a variety of radio programs on KDRT. The station also airs syndicated programming such as Democracy Now, Sprouts Radio and Counterspin. To become involved, please visit www.kdrt.org. Program hours on website. You may also contact Jeff Shaw, training manager/KDRT station director. Keywords: media

Address: 7250 A & B Auburn Blvd.
City: Citrus Heights State: CA Zip: 95610

Contact Person: Marlene Walker
Contact's Position: Director
Phone: 9167285613
Hours: M-F 10-4

Descriptions: The Domestic Violence Intervention Center provides support for victims of domestic violence. Volunteers are required to participate in 40 hours of training which is held twice a year. Upon completion of taining, volunteers will receive a certificate as an advocate. Advocates can volunteer in a variety of ways; clerical work and phone operator at the office, crisis line phone operator after hours, out reach and tabling at events, producer of grant proposals, mediator of women's support groups, as well as other opportunities to help. Volunteers are expected to maintain confidentiality, as it is a domestic violence center. Long term commitments are encouraged. Keywords: counseling, women

Address: 6648 Franklin Blvd.
City: Sacramento State: CA Zip: 958231095

Contact Person: Pat Calvo
Contact's Position: Volunteer Coordinator
Phone: 9163959000
Hours: M-F 7:30-4pm

Descriptions: Retail store, recycling and salvage. Accepts donations of used goods, vehicles, equipment, etc. Vocational Rehabilitation 6630 Franklin Blvd. Sacramento Robert Siebenthal, Career Services Coordinator M-F 8-4:30pm Situational assessment and work evaluation to assess work behaviors and skills; work adjustment and work experience to develop appropriate work behaviors and attitudes for consumers with developmental disabilities. Trade training programs: office technology, sign making and custodial training. Working training, job placement and supported employment. Clients must have a disability or disadvantaging condition which constitutes a significant barrier to employment, present no acute medical or psychological problems, and be able to care for their own personal needs. Sacramento City Unified School District provides a full-time teacher for remedial education of clients at Goodwill Industries. For more information, www.goodwill.org Keywords: disabled persons, education

Address: 1949 5th St. Suite 110
City: Davis State: CA Zip: 95616

Contact Person: David Cruz
Phone: 5307501844
Email: cruz@honorthefallen.org
Hours: M-F, 9-4:30 PM; Weekends as needed

Descriptions: Honor The Fallen Foundation is a nonprofit, non-partisan organization dedicated to honoring the memory of American service men and women who have died while supporting the war on terrorism both abroad and in the U.S. These brave men and women will be honored by personalized 3’ x 6’ memorial quilt panels created by their families and friends. Each of these panels will be joined together to form an "Honor The Fallen" memorial quilt. The quilt will be displayed on tour throughout the United States to memorialize those who have given the ultimate sacrifice for our country. We will also be providing financial assistance to the families left behind when a service member dies. We are currently looking for volunteers interested in helping our foundation and the community at large. We are a very new organization and seek assistance in the following areas: -administrative support; answer phones, process orders, organize and filing, contact clients, general office support. -packaging and shipping; our fundraising efforts involve selling "Honor The Fallen" bracelets. We need help packaging and shipping these. -fundraising committee; we are forming a fundraising committee and need help. If you have experience in fundraising, please contact us. -marketing committee; we are trying to get our name out. We need help with marketing. If you have experience in marketing, please contact us. -media networking; we need help in reaching the media and informing the nation about our foundation. Please contact us if this interests you. -quilting project; if you have experience quilting, we are looking for quilters to interact with the families making quilt panels. -procedure editor; we have several operating procedures to write for this project. If you would like to be involved in writing operating procedures, please contact us. This is a great opportunity to do something for our country. Our foundation is starting the first nation-wide quilt memorial display to honor those who have died fighting the war on terror. This is a very big project and can only be successful with the help of many volunteers. We need your help to make this happen. Please call or e-mail us if you are interested in helping. Keywords: organizations, international, volunteer groups

Publications: http://www.kdvs.org

Address: 14 Lower Freeborn Hall, UC Davis California
City: Davis / UC Davis State: CA Zip: 95616

Phone: 5307520728
Email: kdvsoffice@kdvs.org
Hours: M-F 9-5pm

Descriptions: KDVS provides excellent opportunities for students to learn about radio, production, different music (and cultures), and community outreach. KDVS engages volunteers in an eye-opening look at non-profit media. Keywords: media

Publications: www.kvie.org/volunteer

Address: 2030 W El Camino
City: Sacramento State: CA Zip: 95833

Contact Person: Noëlle Champagne
Contact's Position: On-air Fundraising & Volunteer Coordinator
Phone: 9166413593
Email: nchampagne@kvie.org

Descriptions: Did you know KVIE Public Television volunteers donate over 33,000 hours of their time annually? Each year, KVIE relies on the support of over 5,000 individuals through volunteerism to keep KVIE running smoothly: by providing office support on a weekly basis, taking phone bank pledges during our membership drives, and helping out during our special event fundraisers. Please visit our website at www.kvie.org/volunteer for further information on individual volunteer opportunities, group volunteer opportunities as a phone bank during our membership pledge drives, and information on our internship program for college students. Keywords: Group club, volunteer groups, media

Publications: www.sfbs.org

Address: 3333 3rd Avenue
City: Sacramento State: CA Zip: 95817

Contact Person: Robin Simpson
Contact's Position: Volunteer Services Manager
Phone: 9164561980
Email: volunteer@sfbs.org
Hours: M-F 8-4

Descriptions: Sacramento Food Bank & Family Services (SFBFS) is a private non-profit organization dedicated to assisting those in need by alleviating their immediate pain and problems, and moving people toward self-sufficiency and financial independence. SFBFS accomplishes these goals by educating the illiterate; providing mothers with guidance and their infants with food and diapers; strengthening families through a program of ethics and self-esteem; providing early childhood education and youth services; feeding the hungry; clothing the poor; housing the homeless; furnishing seniors with a social club and volunteer opportunities; and providing high-tech knowledge for youth. SFBFS relies on the support of individuals and businesses in the community in order to lead people from the depths of impoverishment to the pinnacle of self-actualization. This is accomplished by people donating goods and/or volunteering their time to give back to those in need. Our programs that welcome volunteer service are: Emergency Food Lockers Clothing Closet Mother Baby Program After School Program Intel Computer Clubhouse Adult Tutor ESL Tutor Women’s Wisdom Art Project Sunday Lunch SPECIAL EVENTS: Run to Feed the Hungry (Thanksgiving Morning) Keywords: food, women, youth, hunger

Publications: Quarterly Newsletter

Address: 1418 20TH Street Suite 201
City: Sacramento State: CA Zip: 95811

Contact Person: Nancy Cornelius
Contact's Position: Volunteer Coordinator
Phone: 9164417979x105
Email: ncornelius@sacmediation.org
Hours: M-F 9-5pm

Descriptions: The Sacramento Mediation Center is a non profit organization that provides community mediation services and mediation skills training to the greater Sacramento area. The Center was established in 1987. The Sacramento Mediation Center assists people by helping them resolve disputes in a convenient, cost effective, confidential manner. A panel of trained mediators listens to all sides of a dispute and then assists the parties involved in finding their own solution. The types of disputes the Center handles include: neighborhood disputes, landlord/tenant disputes, consumer/business disputes, workplace disputes, and family disputes. Volunteer opportunities at the Center include volunteer case developers and volunteer mediators. What they do is Answer incoming phone calls; help callers define their conflicts; help diffuse callers' strong emotions by using active listening techniques; explain SMC mediation procedures; refer callers to other agencies when appropriate. An inter manages pending cases; corresponds with parties; helps develop parties' willingness to participate in mediation sessions; schedule mediations; locate mediators for each scheduled mediation. Qualifications: College or Graduate level coursework in law, communication, human resources management, social work, counseling, or a related field, AND/OR experience in an above named or related field. Proven oral and written skills; ability to work independently, good organizational skills, willingness to follow agency policy and procedures; basic computer knowledge; completion of 6 hour Case Development training program. Time commitment is a minimum of six hours per week per semester or (equivalent time period- approximately 16 weeks) during office hours M, T, W, R, F 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Keywords: Legal communication dispute resolution conflict resolution

Address: P.O. Box 1047
City: Davis State: CA Zip: 95617

Contact Person: Mary Ellen Ferguson
Contact's Position: Executive Director
Phone: 5307588435
Email: STEACdir@dcn.org
Hours: 9-5 M-F

Descriptions: STEAC is a volunteer organization located in Davis whose purpose is to provide immediate help in emergency crisis situations to families and individuals throughout Yolo County. Services include rent and utility assistance, educational assistance, food, clothing, furniture, transportation, limited monetary assistance, and holiday food and gifts. Volunteers are needed to adopt families, to work during distribution week, and for occasional short-term projects. 1. Regular volunteers - weekly or monthly work regular shifts as volunteers on access-line, packing food or working in our clothing or furniture closets. 2. Holiday program - adopt families, work during distribution week. 3. Occasional short-term projects - special events, closet cleaning etc. Keywords: emergency, housing, hunger

Address: 4700 Roseville Road
City: North Highlands State: CA Zip: 95660

Contact Person: Coretta Diggs
Contact's Position: Program Manager
Phone: 9162441913
Email: cdiggs@capcenter.org
Hours: M-F 9-5pm

Descriptions: Children's literacy program utilizing community volunteers and college students to provide individualized reading tutoring for youngsters at 24 locations. Tutors receive training from reading specialists. Tutees are individually tested and evaluated, and a personalized prescription for remediation is provided to guide tutors. Referrals for private tutoring provided in all subject areas. Volunteers mentor children living in homelessness or other at-risk situations that make it difficult for the children to stay in school. Volunteers meet with students at their school during the lunch hour. Depending on the student's needs, the volunteer will tutor, read, listen, talk or do whatever is needed for the student during this time. Volunteers monitor school attendance, work performance and attitudes and document any information that might be critical to the success or failure of their student in school. Two Saturday field trips are required each year although volunteers and their students may attend more. The field trips are to places and events that the children would not normally be able to attend. Staff provides on-going support to volunteers plus a variety of other services to the children. For more information, www.interaptiv.com/cis Keywords: youth, mentor/tutor