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Ongoing Volunteer Opportunities

Interested in a long-term service project? Want to volunteer with an organization on a regular basis? Then check out some of these opportunities below. If these don't match your interests, you can search our database with over 500 local non-profit organizations: http://humancorps.ucdavis.edu/Database.htm

Education
1. PE Program at North Davis Elementary School

North Davis Elementary School is currently accepting UC Davis interns and volunteers to be a part of their Physical Education Program. PE programs run on Tuesdays from 9:30-3:00 and on Fridays from 9:45-2:30.

We are looking for interns who have interest/experience with children and/or physical fitness. This is a perfect opportunity for Exercise Biology majors, athletes, or anyone interested in working outdoors with kids in a fun environment. Interns with an interest in physical education have the opportunity to gain valuable experience by helping to develop program curriculum as the quarter progresses.

The “Primary Elementary PE Coordinator” position is also listed on the Internship and Career Center (ICC) website (position reference #417311). Students interested in gaining credit or transcript notation from this position may contact Marti Hanna at the ICC at mjhanna@ucdavis.edu.

This position has a minimum time requirement of one hour per week. This internship is a real “win-win” for both UCD students and the kids at North Davis Elementary. This is a perfect opportunity for Exercise Biology majors or athletes.

If interested in this position, please contact Kristen D. Muir, Ph.D. (530) 753-2553 kristenmuir@sbcglobal.net

2. Tutor at Woodland High School

Woodland High School is seeking UC Davis volunteers to mentor and tutor students in any of these subjects: Science, Math, English
All majors welcome!

Earn:
Community Service Hours
Possible Internship Credit  
Build your resume and gain valuable leadership experience as you tutor students in-class, outside of class, and/or afterschool.

Flexible hours available, call Irma Avila
(530) 662-4678 ext. 283
avila@wjusd.org
Woodland High School
21 N. West Street, Woodland, CA 95625

3. Healthy Start

Healthy Start is a collaborative process that allows school communities to form partnerships, mobilize community interests and support, and advocate for changes that help students perform better in school by starting each day in the best possible physical and mental condition.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
The internship requires you to work with students and parents in various settings such as:
*Student tutoring in classroom and after school
* Assisting with student conflict resolution
*Student mentoring
* Improve student safety
*Assist with dental health programs
*Support parents and refer to resources
*Organize school and community activities
*Assist with parental involvement at the school

Please contact Pam Cajucom for more information.
Healthy Start Family Resource Center
1730 65th Avenue / Sacramento, CA 95822 / (916) 433-5185 Phone
pam-cajucom@sac-city.k12.ca.us


4. Help Kids with Reading in North Davis

North Davis Elementary School offers a reading club to its students fand would greatly appreciate some UCD volunteers. No experience necessary, but an interest in children and willingness to help are essential.  The sessions run from 2:30 – 3:05 on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays – NO Wednesdays.  North Davis Elementary is located at 555 East 14 th Street, just west of F Street and just east of the Yolo County Library and Davis High School. You may come any day, without prior notice, and we’ll get you started, but if you want to commit to a regular day of the week, that is terrific.

For more information, contact Martha Beetley at mbeetley@djusd.k12.ca.us or 530/ 757-5475, ext.124

5. English Development class at Davis Senior High

I teach the English Development class at Davis Senior High. I have 17 students with different levels of English proficiency all combined in one class. It would be great if several UC students could help by working one-on-one with these students.

The requirements are:

1. Good English skills
2. Good Social skills
3. Dedication
4. Punctuality
5. Knowledge of another language such as Taiwanese, Korean, Farsi, Vietnamese, Spanish is desirable, but not essential

Contact:
Lili Floyd
lfloyd@djusd.k12.ca.us
German, French and ELD Teacher
Davis Senior High School

6. Help in a French classroom

I am a French teacher at Davis High School in need of volunteers to help out in my classes. I have a particular need for students with strong language and literature skills for my Advanced Placement class of 29 students that combines students preparing for two separate AP tests—language and literature. This class meets on Monday, Tuesday and Friday from 9:57 to 10:49 A.M. and on Thursday from 8:55 to 10:26. A student with good skills would be extremely welcome so that I could split the class to work separately with each group.

If any student is looking for such a position, I would be pleased to talk with him or her.

Thank you,

Betty Holoman
eholoman@djusd.k12.ca.us
Teacher of French
Davis Senior High School

7. Tutor with AVID

My name is Vlastimil Krbecek and I am Science/AVID teacher at Hiram Johnson HS, located at 6879 14th Avenue in Sacramento. Since I am and AVID/MESA coordinator, I am very interested in a possibility getting college tutors to support our AVID classes and help students with MESA projects.

At this point I am looking for 4 - 5 college students who would be willing to help in our AVID classes. They would be expected work with the teachers and help students with their English/ Math homework. The students should be able to come to Hiram Johnson HS on Wednesdays and Fridays during 6th period, 1:10 - 3:05 p.m.

Contact:
Vlastimil Krbecek
Tel.: 916-277-6300 ext. 1501

8. Acorn Mentoring Project

Acorn Mentoring Project
Contact Person: Greg McGonigle
Project Supervisor
(530) 753-2000
associate@cahouse.org

The Acorn Mentoring Project is an action/reflection community service project run by CA House that connects UC Davis students with young people ages 5-15 in under-resourced neighborhoods of Sacramento for mentoring relationships through an after-school program on Tuesday afternoons. The Project involves weekly Tuesday mentoring sessions (leaving CA House at 3:10 p.m. and returning at 6:00 p.m.) and six Thursday reflection and planning seminars (at CA House from 3:10-4:30 p.m.). All student mentors must attend all Tuesday and Thursday meetings, but they may choose to participate in the Project purely as community service or for academic credit as well. The Project is considered a group independent study project through the UCD Human and Community Development Department, and academic credit is conferred on the basis of satisfactorily completing a writing component.

9. Volunteer: International Conversation Partners

. . . they help make the world go round!

The world is such a big place – how can you make a difference? Actually, you can help others gain a different view of America and Americans when you volunteer an hour a week to partner an international English learner. You and your partner will meet at a time and location agreeable to you both. By speaking in a casual setting, you will be affording them the practice they need in conversational English as well as allowing them to get to know a “real” American. And, who knows? You might learn something too! To find a partner call Susan Linz at 758-6122, or, e-mail: susanlinz@hotmail.com

10. Tutor at Holmes Junior High School, Davis

LOOKING FOR A SERVICE OPPORTUNITY CLOSE TO CAMPUS?
INTERESTED IN MAKING A DIFFERENCE IN THE LIVES OF CHILDREN?
WHAT TO GAIN HANDS-ON EXPERIENCE IN THE CLASSROOM?

The Holmes Junior High School Homework Club is seeking eager U.C. Davis volunteers to tutor 7th and 8th grade students. Holmes is located several blocks away from campus, and the program meets every Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday afternoon from 3:30 to 4:30. Homework Club provides students and volunteers alike with a fun and relaxed learning environment. Students generally need assistance in math at the pre-algebra level, and tutors from all academic backgrounds are welcome.

11. Team Teach At-Risk Youth in Yolo County

Midtown Community School, Yolo County Conservation Partnership and Dan Jacobs School within Juvenile Hall need volunteers to help the teaching team in assisting Yolo County’s highest risk teenagers.  These three schools, all located in Woodland, serve students from all five school districts within Yolo County who have been expelled, are frequently truant, or are incarcerated.  Those special volunteers who respond must be willing to devote one or more morning hours twice each week to gain the trust of these students.  This can be a really rewarding time to interact one-on-one or in small groups with teenagers who are trying to figure out better choices. 

Please see a more complete description of our programs on the volunteer website or call or email Susan Cassady, Principal at 530-668-3704, cassady@ycoe.org Those who are skilled with basic computer programs, math (through high school algebra) , English, history or who are bilingual Spanish/English are particularly in need. Depending on skills and interests, we have space for 3-4 volunteers.

Susan Cassady
Program Administrator, Alternative Education
Yolo County Office of Education
1280 Santa Anita Court, Suite 100
Woodland, CA  95776
(530) 668-3704

12. Wonder, Inc. Guides/Mentors

Start stretching your smiling muscles if you are an adult (21 years or older) and are ready to become a Guide ( Mentor). You'll need about 8 hours a month for one year to lead a child in foster care (ages 6-12) on excursions in music, the arts, sports, volunteer service, dining out and nature. You'll also need enthusiasm, patience, and an unwavering commitment to encourage, engage and enrich a young person's life.

Rick Small, Program Director
(916) 779-2423
rcsmall@wonderinc.org
www.wonderinc.org

13. HOSTS Mentor Program at American Lakes Elementary

Help One Student to Succeed! (HOSTS)

Become a HOSTS mentor at American Lakes Elementary! With the help of a certificated teacher, volunteer one hour or more a week to help students in kindergarten through 5 th grade become confident readers! You can make a world of a difference to a child who is struggling in school. Research supports that through one-on-one academic mentoring, students learn faster, become more self-reliant, increase self-esteem, attend school more regularly, and have fewer discipline problems! Contact Kendra Shelton, HOSTS Coordinator, for more information or click on: http://natomas.schoolwires.com/al

You can also call Kendra Shelton at 916-225-3700 or email: kshelton@natomas.k12.ca.us

14. Yolo County Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA)-Volunteers Needed

Interested in:

• Social work?
• Sociology?
• Law?
• Education?
• Child development?
• Psychology?
  

Volunteer as a Child Advocate with Yolo County Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA). Volunteers are needed to become mentors, role models, and advocates for abused and neglected children in Yolo County.

 

By engaging in age-appropriate activities and getting to know the child, a CASA volunteer provides the court with pertinent information about the child's background and needs.

 

Volunteers report and make recommendations to the judge based on the child's best interests. Generally, volunteers spend 3-5 hours per week (depending on the case), for a period of at least 18 months, advocating for an abused or neglected child.

 

Qualifications:

• Must be 21 years of age
• Provide their own transportation
• Complete 30 hours of training prior to working with a child
• Must work 3-5 hours per week (depending on the case)
• Must commit to at least 18 months

 

Bilingual , male and multicultural volunteer advocates are URGENTLY needed .

 

Volunteers will:

• Network with important professionals,
• Gain experience in their field of interest,
• Learn new skills,
• Boost their resumes and
• Make a difference in the life of a needy child.
  

Additional information is available on our website at www.yolocasa.org.

Please feel free to contact Yolo County CASA at (530) 661-4346 or volunteer@yolocasa.org.

Health

1. Peers Against Substance Abuse

We are currently seeking interns to fill the positions of Staff Counselor for our PASA Program (Peers Against Substance Abuse- see flyers for detailed descriptions). Interns will be expected to work 4 to 8 hours per week on Wednesday and/or Thursday, depending on their schedule for a minimum of 8 weeks. Our PASA program begins in October and runs through May, which means we are more than happy to accept interns who need at least 150 hours. Working hours will fall between the hours of 9am and 2:30p (yet to be determined).

We accept all students, preferably those who have some experience working with youth between the ages of 9 and 13 years old. We provide training and all materials. Interviews will take place September 18 to September 26. The program will begin October 3rd.

We are also interviewing for a paid P/T Staff Counselor. This position will be opened until it is filled. The position is for 18 hours per week. Interested applicants should email resumes to admin@omniyouth.net <mailto:admin@omniyouth.net>

Contact:
Ja'Neen Gilbreath
Assistant Director
Omni Youth Programs
(916) 482-7702

2. Unite for Site

Unite For Sight (www.uniteforsight.org) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that empowers communities worldwide to improve eye health and eliminate preventable blindness.

Unite For Sight’s volunteers range from undergraduate and medical students, educators, nurses, and public health professionals to optometrists and ophthalmologists.  The volunteers serve as interns at eye clinics.  The eye clinic’s eye doctors and Unite For Sight volunteers jointly participate on community-based screening programs.  The clinic’s eye doctors diagnose and treat eye disease in the field, and surgical patients are brought to the eye clinic for surgery.  Unite For Sight funds the surgeries for those patients unable to afford eye care.

The application as well as complete details about Unite For Sight's international opportunities are available at http://www.uniteforsight.org/intl_volunteer/

3. The Willow Project

Are you pursuing a career in HEALTH CARE?  Do you like helping people? The Willow Project is a student-run community clinic which strives to improve the health and well being of the homeless people in Sacramento county.  As a member of the clinic, you will:
  - Help the underserved homeless population of Sacramento
  - Gain hands-on clinical experiences
  - Work with students from the UC Davis School of Medicine
  - And much more...

For more information, email: info@willowproject.org
www.willowproject.org

5. Volunteer: Davis Senior High School

College Students are needed to tutor once or twice a week at Davis Senior High School for many subjects, including Math and French. Afternoon hours.

Please contact Janice Candelario at jcandelario@djusd.k12.ca.us for more info.

6. Hmong Elder Healthcare Internship

Since 2005, the Hmong Elder Program, a part of Opening Doors, Inc, has been serving the health access needs of the Sacramento Hmong elder community. Many are recent arrivals from a village near Wat Tham Krabok Temple in Thailand. The assistant will be gaining in-depth knowledge and hands-on experience about working with social services and the healthcare system. This is a great opportunity to be a leader and community advocate for the Hmong people of Sacramento.

This internship will be especially beneficial for individuals interested in public health, healthcare access, medical fields, psychology, social work, human development, community development, public policy, case management and advocacy

This volunteer (unpaid) position requires a 12 hour/week commitment for 6 months, and the schedule is flexible. At the end of the term, the intern will receive a recommendation letter for university applications and her/his future career.

Qualifications

Hmong fluency; sensitive to Hmong culture and community

Responsible and organized

Reliable transportation with car insurance, and a valid California driver's license

Experience with publicity outreach, MediCal/Medicare and SSI services a plus

To Apply:

Please Contact: Caitlin or Jen at Opening Doors at (916) 492-2591 if you would like to schedule an interview or at gns1@openingdoorsinc.org

Senior Citizens

1. Citizens Who Care

Citizens Who Care serves the elderly and their caregivers in Davis and Woodland with a variety of programs. Volunteers can participate in the following programs: Convalescent Hospital Volunteer: A convalescent hospital volunteer may choose to be matched with a resident whom they visit regularly or they can assist with group activities such as crafts and games. Within this program we have a pet visitation program. Volunteers can bring their well-behaved pet to the facility for regular visits. Volunteers are asked to volunteer for an hour a week. In-Home Respite Volunteer: A volunteer is matched with a client whose caregiver is in need of respite. Volunteers are asked to visit weekly for two hours. Volunteers for this program must be able to commit to a year of service. Time Off for Caregivers: This is a social program that is held at the Davis Senior Center two Saturdays of the month from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Volunteers can commit to long-term volunteering, or can choose to volunteer on a limited basis – even once is allowed. Volunteers are assigned to assist clients throughout the program. Staff includes a program director, volunteer coordinator and a health aide for clients in need of hands on assistance. Qualifications: friendly, interested in older adults, dependable, ability to work independently.

Ellie Slaven
Director of Volunteers
Citizens Who Care
1017 Main Street, Woodland, CA 95695
530.668.8780
www.citizenswhocare.org

Media

1. KVIE Public Television

KVIE Public Television, with over 80,000 members and a regional viewership of 564,000 households (1.2 million individuals), is offering a unique, free promotional opportunity for local businesses and organizations to increase their exposure to KVIE’s dynamic and highly educated audience.  By providing a group of energetic phone bank volunteers for KVIE’s 2007-2008 membership drive, you can help public television continue its mission of educating, enriching, and enlightening diverse audiences in the Central Valley and also receive important television exposure for your organization. 

Volunteers needed to help on a variety of projects.

Evie Turner
Coordinator of Volunteers & Special Events, KVIE Public Television
2595 Capitol Oaks Drive, Sacramento, CA 95833
(916) 641-3593
eturner@kvie.org
www.kvie.org

Animals

1.Saddle Pals Therapeutic Riding Center

 

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