Undergraduate Services
Community Service Networking Fair
Wednesday, October 24, 2007
10:00 am to 2:00 pm
UC Davis, Freeborn Hall
Featuring volunteer, internship, and career opportunities with non-profit organizations.
As of Nov 23, 2009, 11:04 pm there are 80 companies which have requested to attend.
Those approved are listed below.
1. American Red Cross
120 Court Street
Woodland CA 95695Contact: Diana Gustafson, Emergency Services Director. Phone: 530 662-4669
The American Red Cross of Yolo County has been present in this area since the late 1800s. The Yolo County Chapter has 5 full-time employees and 1 part-time employee and consists of over 350 volunteers. The local Chapter offers CPR and First Aid classes, Disaster Preparedness training as well as assists people who have been diplaced because of a disaster.
Available: Internship, Volunteer
2. AmeriCorps*National Civilian Community Corps
3427 Laurel St.
McClellan CA 95652
http://www.americorps.gov/nccc 
AMERICORPS*NCCC is a 10 month long full time, residential, national service program for 18-24 year olds.In exchange for their service, members receive a $4,725 education award, room and board, a modest living stipend, leadership development, and the knowledge that through active citizenship, people can indeed make a difference.
Available: Volunteer
3. ASUCD PICNIC DAY
349 MEMORIAL UNION
DAVIS CA 95616Contact: MICHELLE CHAN, CHAIR. Phone: 530-752-6320
Picnic Day is the largest student-run event in the United States and is the annual Open House for the University of California, Davis. This hallmark event has been designed to showcase and celebrate the richness of campus life, the diverse achievements of UCD students, staff and faculty to provide a day of education, information and entertainment to all who attend. There will be more than 150 events throughout the campus and we expect 50,000-60,000 visitors to enjoy this special day.
Available: Internship, Volunteer
4. Breakthrough at Sacramento Country Day School
2636 Latham Drive
Sacramento CA 95864Contact: Adolfo Mercado, Director. Phone: 916-481-8811
In its fourteenth year of service to Sacramento’s current and future leader, Breakthrough at Sacramento Day School is a year-round, tuition-free college-preparatory program for a diverse group of academically-motivated students attending targeted under-resourced schools in the Sacramento area: Meadowview, Oak Park, and Del Paso Heights. Breakthrough is also a teacher-training program for students. Research has shown that these students will end the cycle of poverty in their families.
Available: Internship, Coop, Summer Job, Volunteer
5. Building Dreams Mentor Program
1333 Grand Avenue
Sacramento CA 95838Contact: Keenya Powell, Guidance Resource Tech./Mentor Program Manager. Phone: 916-286-4909
The Building Dreams Mentor Program (BD) is a school-based career-oriented mentor program that exists to enhance a California Partnership Academy student’s academic and personal experiences with the guidance, support, and motivation of a dedicated mentor so that they may build dreams upon a strong foundation in order to achieve emotional well-being, social competence and academic success. The three California Partnership Academys are located at Foothil, Highlands and Grant High School.
Available: Volunteer
6. CA House Acorn Mentoring Project
433 Russell Blvd
Davis CA 95616Contact: Greg McGonigle, Associate Campus Minister/Project Supervisor. Phone: 530-753-2000
CA House's Acorn Mentoring Project brings UC Davis students together with under-resourced youth in Sacramento for metoring relationships on Tuesday afternoons. Acorn is an action-reflection service project with seminars on alternate Thursday afternoons and the option to earn UCD course credit. Two site coordinators may also earn a small stipend. Each quarter we also offer a field trip or other special event.
Available: Volunteer
7. Camp Adventure International
330 South Hall, ICC
Davis CA 95616Contact: Nancy Tibbitts, UC Davis Camp Adventure Coordinator. Phone: 530-752-2868
Become a summer camp counselor to children of US military or US Embassy staff in Europe and Asia (20% in USA) for 10 weeks, with weekends off for travel. Fall/Spring opportunities also! FREE Air Fare, Free Housing, + $22/day. All majors welcome! Eleven UC Davis students participated in Summer 07 in Japan, Germany, Boston and Italy. Attend Leadership/Interview all day Saturday, December 1. For application and more info, contact Camp Adventure UC Davis Coordinator - Nancy Tibbitts, at the ICC.
Available: Internship, Summer Job
8. Camp Kesem
One Shields Ave Spac Box 318
Davis CA 95616Contact: Aaron Gandhi, Student Support Coordinator. Phone: 650-922-5486
Camp Kesem at UC Davis is a free summer camp for children who had or have a parent with cancer, in the greater Davis/Sacramento area. Our mission is to create a safe, fun, exciting week of camp that builds friendships and increases the self-esteem of its campers. We are a non-profit project of Camp Kesem National run by students at UC Davis.
Available: Volunteer
9. Campus Rotaract Club of Davis
1424 Wake Forest Drive #237
Davis CA 95616
The Campus Rotaract Club of Davis is a student-run organization which mobilizes students and young professionals from the ages of 18 to 30 to do humanitarian service. We tackle both local and international projects. Rotaract is also an international organization that exists in over 126 different countries, and works closely with our parent organization, Rotary International.
Available: Volunteer
10. Campus Violence Prevention Program
One Shields Ave
Davis CA 95616Contact: Shauna Stratton, Education and Outreach Coordinator. Phone: 530-754-6389
The Campus Violence Prevention Program was established in 1977 and since then has continued to explore myths and exposes the realities of sexual violence, relationship violence, and hate related activity, focusing on prevention through education. The program's primary mission is to eliminate these forms of violence and in the interim, to ensure support services are available for survivors.
Available: Volunteer
11. Child and Family Institute
4545 Ninth Avenue
Sacramento CA 95820Contact: Karen Bodden, Volunteer Coordinator. Phone: 916-736-0828
Child and Family Institute is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing professional and compassionate counseling, and supportive services to facilitate healthy change, growth and healing for children and their families who need to overcome the impacts of child abuse and neglect throughout the Sacramento region.
Available: Volunteer
12. Children's Receiving Home of Sacramento
3555 Auburn Blvd.
Sacramento CA 95821
CRH is the safety net for the area's abused and neglected children between the ages of 1 and 17. As the only emergency shelter of its kind in Sacramento County, in effect; we act as the "front door" of the child protective system.
With a daily capacity of 98, we serve more than 2,000 children each year. As the crucial first link in the County's early intervention system, we provide proven strategies that stabilize, normalize, and produce improved long term outcomes for children.
Available: Internship, Career, Volunteer
13. Circle K International
One Shields Ave, SPAC Mailbox #156
Davis CA 95616Contact: Emily Yau. Phone: 559-313-5328
UC Davis Circle K was chartered in 1974 and currently has 90 paid members. New members are welcome anytime. CKI mainly focuses on serving children, but strives to serve all other groups including the elderly and homeless. Some of our big projects this year include our annual Halloween Party for kids and a health & safety fair for children. The club also works with other organizations on campus and in the community, including Kiwanis Family House, Yolo County Food Bank, Davis Community Meals, and more.
Available: Volunteer
14. Citizens Who Care
1260 Lake Blvd. Suite 208
Davis CA 95695Contact: Ellie Slaven, Director of Volunteers. Phone: 530-668-8780
Citizens Who Care is a non-profit agency that has been serving the elderly and their caregives for over 30 years. We are a small agency of 8 part-time employees putting in the equivalent of 2 full-time workers. Our volunteer opportunities are off-site at various locations throughout Davis and Woodland. Please visit our website for more in-depth information.
Available: Internship, Volunteer
15. City of Davis
23 Russell Blvd
Davis CA 95616Contact: Bob Stephenson. Phone: 530 757-5626
Hundreds of volunteers help numerous City of Davis departments, committees, and programs. Fire Corps, City day camps, Adopt-A-Park, the Davis Police Department, Public Works, and City committees are examples of volunteering opportunities.
Available: Volunteer
16. Clinica Tepati
1500 C Street
Sacramento Ca 95814
http://clinicatepati.ucdavis.edu/index.htm
Clinica Tepati is a non-profit, student-run clinic that provides free primary health care services to the uninsured population of Sacramento and the surrounding area. The clinic was founded to address the need for culturally sensitive care for the undeserved Latino population. We continue to fulfill this mission through the dedication of UCD undergraduates, medical students and the generosity of physicians and supporters. Together we are able to care for over one thousand patients each year.
Available: Internship, Volunteer
17. Coalition of Concerned Medical Professionals
3714 Marysville Blvd
Sacramento CA 95838
Coalition of Concerned Medical Professionals is an independent voluntary organization of health care professionals, students, and community resideents. Since 1977 we have fought for our lowest income workers to have the right to comprehensive medical care, recognizing economic factors that block availability to proper medical care.
Available: Volunteer
18. Cross-Cultural Solutions
2 Clinton Place
New Rochelle NY 10801
http://www.crossculturalsolutions.org
CCS offers international volunteer programs in Brazil, China, Costa Rica, Ghana, Guatemala, India, Morocco, Peru, Russia, South Africa, Tanzania, and Thailand. Wherever you choose, our in-country staff welcomes you to the CCS Home-Base, your home away from home. Cross-Cultural Solutions is a recognized leader in the field of international volunteering, with over 4,000 volunteers each year. Founded in 1995, we are an international not-for-profit organization with no political or religious affiliations.
Available: Volunteer
19. Davis Community Meals
PO Box 72463
Davis CA 95617
Contact: Bill Pride, Executive Director. Phone: 530-756-4008
Davis Community Meals was founded in 1990. Our mission is to is to provide low-income and homeless individuals and families with housing, food, and human services to help them rebuild their lives. We currently offer a meals program, emergency and winter shelter, transitional housing to individuals and families, a resource center, and permanent supportive housing. We currently have 13 employees and more than 100 regular volunteers. Our main location is 1111 H Street, Davis, CA.
Available: Internship, Volunteer
20. Davis Community Network
1623 5th Street
Davis CA 95616
Contact: Rian Graves, Nonprofit Consultant CTC VISTA. Phone: 530-750-1170
DCN is a nonprofit community service organization founded in 1993. We are a community network based in Davis and serving Yolo County. DCN serves the community using Web-based applications developed by DCN's Web Team volunteers. These tools help other organizations make best use of the Internet to expand their capacity, enrich their work, and achieve their missions.
Available: Internship, Volunteer
21. Designated Drivers Association
PO Box 33812
Granada Hills CA 91394Contact: Stephanie Bridges, Program Director. Phone: 916-224-6749
The purpose of the Designated Drivers Association (DDA) is to prevent alcohol related tragedies through education, awareness, and specific actions aimed at reducing the number of alcohol related drunk driving accidents.
Available: Volunteer
22. Explorit Science Center
35th Street
Davis CA 95618Contact: Kristin Sizemore, Volunteer Coordinator. Phone: (530) 756-0191
Explorit Science Center is a non-profit, hands-on and minds-on science museum established in 1982. After 25 years, Explorit now has 2 locations in Davis. Explorit's 3141 5th street location is home to our administrative offices and hosts nature based science education programs, while our exhibit hall is located at 2801 2nd Street. Our organization is dedicated to delivering outreach and on-site science programs to children in grades k-6.
Available: Volunteer
23. Extreme Learning, Inc.
155 East Main Avenue, Suite 170
Morgan Hill CA 95037Contact: Rosalinda Doty, Recruiter. Phone: 408-782-5045
Founded in 2002, Extreme Learning, Inc. is a fast-growing educational services provider for K-12 students, currently serving the California market. Extreme Learning provides targeted academic intervention services to school districts. Extreme Learning uses technology to ignite students’ passion for learning while providing academic support and enrichment.
24. Food Bank of Yolo County
1244 Fortna Avenue
Woodland CA 95776Contact: Becky Beaman, Volunteer & Events Coordinator. Phone: 530-668-0690
The Food Bank of Yolo County alleviates hunger and malnutrition by distributing food to over 70 non-profit organizations, 22 Emergency Food Assistance Program sites and 17 Moveable Market sites throughout Yolo County. The Food Bank relies on dedicated volunteers to achieve our mission. Many volunteer positions are available and no experience is necessary. With your help, we can feed the hungry of Yolo County!
Available: Volunteer
25. Foundation for Sustainable Development
870 Market St.
San Fransisco CA 94102
http://www.fsdinternational.org
The Foundation for Sustainable Development supports organizations in Latin America, East Africa and Asia that are working to better their communities, environments, and the economic opportunities around them. Our programs provide comprehensive development training, immersion, and the opportunity for participants to design and implement collaborative projects in the areas of micro-enterprise/ microfinance, health, environment, youth and education, women’s empowerment, community development and human rights.
Available: Internship, Career, Volunteer
26. Gibson House Museum
512 Gibson Road
Woodland CA 95695Contact: Rachel Orlins Bergman, Director. Phone: 530-666-1045
The Gibson House Museum is a 30 year old 501c3 organization with the mission to collect, preserve and interpret the history and culture of Yolo County. The Museum is housed in the Gibson House in Woodland, which has been a local landmark since the 1870s.
Outreach at the Museum includes: the School Tour program and regularly scheduled community festivals. Gibson House is staffed by a part-time director, a board of directors and a devoted volunteer corps.
Available: Internship, Volunteer
27. Girl Scouts Heart of Central California
3005 Gold Canal Dr
Rancho Cordova CA 95670Contact: Hilary Twelves, Membership Assistant. Phone: 916-638-4475
The Girl Scouts of the United States of America just celebrated their 95th year of Girl Scouting. Girl Scouts Heart of Central California is the local council that covers central California, from Merced to Grass Valley. Please visit our website for more information. www.girlscoutshcc.org
Available: Volunteer
28. H.E.L.P. Help and Education Leading to Prevention
1175 Lake Blvd #210
Davis CA 95616
Contact: Vanessa Reyes, Community Service Director. Phone: 707-688-4240
As a student-run community service club on campus, we work to prevent poverty, build leaders and HELP the community. Our ongoing projects include a weekly dinner for the homeless of Davis, tutoring and mentoring disadvantaged youth, and educating Davis youth about the importance of compassion in fighting poverty and hunger. We are looking for dedicated individuals who love giving back to the community!
Available: Volunteer
29. H.O.P.E. Consulting, LLC
7949 California Ave., #15
Fair Oaks CA 95628Contact: mona mazza, ofc administrator. Phone: 916-863-7949
H.O.P.E. Consulting is a highly respected agency that provides educational and behavioral therapy to children with a diagnosis of autism. Our team members travel to the child's home, through out the greater Sacramento area, to provide therapy utilizing the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis. We offer complete paid training and encourage career advancment.
Available: Internship, Career
30. Habitat for Humanity at UC Davis
Student Programs and Activities Center, Box # 203, One Shields Avenue, 457 Memorial Union, University of California, Davis
Davis Ca 95616Contact: Malulie Tongprasert, President. Phone: 415-336-8192
The club was established to increase awareness about the need for affordable housing, raise funds for building Habitat homes and work along side future Habitat homeowners. We hope to advocate for an end to substandard housing and achieve a better understanding of problems faced within their community.
Available: Volunteer
31. Hands On Sacramento
909 12th Street, Ste. 200
Sacramento CA 95814Contact: Paul Hicks, Associate. Phone: 916 447 7063
Hands On Sacramento is the volunteer action center for the Sacramento Region. We match individuals, families, organizations, and companies with engaging volunteer opportunities in the region. Currently we have a registry of approximately 7,000 volunteers and over 200 agencies. Our volunteers range from as young as 6 years old to as old as 96 years old.
Available: Volunteer
32. Health Education Council
3950 Industrial Blvd., Ste. 600
West Sacramento CA 95691
http://www.healthedcouncil.org
The Health Education Council (HEC) began operations in 1979 as the Hypertension Council. The Council’s name changed in 1990 to reflect its expansion into other health promotion programs.
The mission of the Health Education Council is to 'promote healthy communities'. HEC pursues its mission through health education/ promotion programs and partnerships with organizations that serve at risk populations; particularly the medically underserved and ethnic minorities.
33. International Rescue Committee
2730 Arden Way, Suite 236
Sacramento CA 95825Contact: Nicole Garello, Volunteer Coordinator. Phone: 916-482-0121
Founded in 1933, the International Rescue Committee(IRC) is a world leader of refugee relief and resettlement services. IRC is committed to providing emergency relief, rehabilitation, protection of human rights, post-conflict development, resettlement services and advocacy for those uprooted or affected by conflict and oppression.
Available: Internship, Volunteer
34. i-to-i Meaningful Travel
190 East 9th Avenue, Ste. 350
Denver CO 80203
http://www.meaningfultravel.com
with i-to-i, your volunteer experience can involve anything from community development to conservation, teaching to building. With 500 projects and 35 countries to choose from, the hardest thing is deciding where to go.
Available: Internship, Volunteer
35. KVIE Public Television
2595 Capitol Oaks Drive
Sacramento CA 95833Contact: Evie Turner, Coordinator of Volunteers, Interns and Special Events. Phone: 916-541-3593
KVIE Public Television is a non-profit organization who in its daily operations, counts upon support from the community. Volunteers and interns are needed in almost every department of the station.
Available: Internship, Volunteer
36. L.E.O. Service Association (Leadership. Experience. Opportunites.)
1 Shields Ave MU SPAC # 324
Davis Ca 95616Contact: Ada Wong, President, Co-founder. Phone: 510-266-2943
We are a student organization at UC Davis geared towards building a better foundation for the community, as well as amongst ourselves. We are different from many other organizations in that we allow members of our organization to present on what specific countries or causes they would like LEO Service Association to fundraise for every quarter. Last year's topic was environmental awareness & aiding developing countries. This year's topic will be focused on Health Policy Issues, with other sub issues.
Available: Internship, Volunteer
37. Learning ARTS
5959 Greenback Lane Ste 250
Citrus Heights CA 95621Contact: Armista Howard, Human Resources Manager. Phone: 916-729-3098
Learning ARTS provides early intervention services to children on the autism spectrum, including PDD and Aspergers, that include Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA), Relationship Development Intervention (RDI), and Behavioral Intervention Services (BIS).
Available: Internship
38. Legal Services of Northern California (LSNC) & their Senior Legal Hotline (SLH)
444 North 3rd Street
Sacramento CA 95811
http://www.seniorlegalhotline.org
Since 1956, LSNC has provided quality legal services that empower the poor to identify & defeat the causes & effects of poverty. Vallejo Sacramento, & Woodland, are just a few of the several Northern California offices. Their Senior Legal Hotline (SLH) is a statewide program, providing free legal advice to seniors aged 60+. Located in Sacramento, this is a friendly law office with a small staff & large volunteer corps. (http://www.lsnc.info)(www.seniorlegalhotline.org)
Available: Internship, Volunteer
39. LGBT Resource Center
University House Annex
Davis CA 95616
The LGBT Resource Center provides a comprehensive range of education, information and advocacy services and works to create and maintain an open, safe, and inclusive environment for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender students, staff, faculty, their families and friends, the entire campus community and beyond. Our focus is respect, pride and unity with regard to all individuals.
Available: Volunteer
40. Make-A-Wish Foundation of Sacramento and Northeastern California
3841 North Freeway B lvd., Ste 185
Sacramento CA 95834
http://www.makeawish-sacto.org
The Make-A-Wish Foundation® of Sacramento & Northeastern California is a charitable non-profit organization whose purpose is to grant wishes to children between the ages of 2 1/2 and 18 with life-threatening medical conditions to enrich the human experience with hope, strength and joy. Our chapter started in 1983 and we have just celebrated our 3,000 wish. Our office is located in Sacramento but we serve 24 counties in NE California.
Available: Internship, Volunteer
41. Manna Project International
P.O. Box 121052
Nashville TN 37212
MPI aims for a holistic approach to community development, working with people of all ages in various aspects of their lives, including education, health, recreation, and the arts. Located in Managua, Nicaragua and Quito, Ecuador, we typically have around 20 year-long volunteers. We are looking for long-term volunteers to serve from 4 to 11 months as well as long term program directors who can commit to 13 months.
Available: Volunteer
42. Migrant Education Program
1210 Commerce Ave
Woodland CA 95776
Contact: Sandra Enriquez, Out Of School Youth Cordinator. Phone: 530-666-1977
Migrant Education Program is an on school site program. We provide educational and health support to children and their families who labor in agriculture. Area 2 consist of Yolo Co.Solano Co.Sacramento Co. Elkgrove and Placerville counties.Migrant Ed. was establish in 1971. We are bilingual in Spanish because Latinos are our largest population.
Available: Volunteer
43. Mountain Lion Foundation
1107 9th St
Sacramento CA 95815
The Mountain Lion Foundation is a nonprofit conservation and education organization dedicated to protecting the mountain lion and their wild habitat to ensure that our wildlife heritage endures for future generations. Our office is in Sacramento and we have been around for about 20 years. We have 7 employees and a number of dedicated volunteers.
Available: Internship, Volunteer
44. My Sister's House
3053 Freeport Blvd #120
Sacramento CA 95818
My Sister's House is the first and only non-profit organization to specifically identify and address the unique needs of women and children impacted by domestic violence in the Central Valley's highly diverse Asian and Pacific Islander community.
Available: Internship, Coop, Volunteer
45. Napa Valley Unifed School District AVID Program
2427 Jefferson St.
Napa CA 94558
Contact: Maria Cisneros, AVID District Coordinator. Phone: 707-253-3427
The AVID Progam is a College Readiness Program for students that have high academic potential but need additional support in study skills. One of the main compenents of the program is Peer Tutoring. Currently, AVID is in 2 comprehensive high school and 5 middle schools. The program serves over 400 students in the district. We are in dire need of college level volunteers to tutor in all of our AVID classes. the hours are varied but we will work with our Tutor Volunteers to place them accordingly.
Available: Internship, Volunteer
46. Omni Youth Programs
2150 Butano Drive
Sacramento Ca 95825
Omni Youth Programs is a non-profit which provides free drug & gang prevention counseling & education programs to homeless, foster & high risk youth & families in Sacramento County. Our staff consists of 16-18 people who are executives, counselors, interns & volunteers who work with approximately 800 youth & 300 adults annually. Omni Youth Programs has been funded since 1979 by the DHHS- Alcohol & Drug Division.
Available: Internship, Volunteer
47. Peace Corps
South Hall, One Shields Ave
Davis CA 95616Contact: Erica Chernoh, UC Davis Peace Corps Coordinator. Phone: 530-752-8234
Peace Corps Volunteers serve more than 70 countries throughout the world. The Peace Corps seeks applicants with leadership skills and community service. Volunteers are needed to fill a wide variety of openings throughout the world; however, most of these Volunteer opportunities fall under six general categories: Education, Youth, and Community Development; Health and HIV/AIDS; Agriculture, Environment; Business Development; Information Technology.
Available: Volunteer
48. Progress Ranch Treatment Services for Children
1930 E. 8th St., Ste. 300
Davis CA 95616-25
Progress Ranch provides residential treatment services for the emotionall-troubled child for over 30 years. We have two homes, Oak House has nine beds, and Grove House has six beds. We are located in neighborhoods in the city of Davis, and the ages of boys from 6-12 are eligible to attend Davis public schools.
Available: Internship, Volunteer
49. Project H.E.A.L. (Helping Enhance Animal Life)
2128 Bueno Dr #31
Davis CA 95616
http://www.geocities.com/project_heal_ucd
Project: H.E.A.L. (Helping Enhance Animal Life) is a UC Davis club that was started during Winter Quarter of 2005 and works directly with the Yolo County Animal Shelter and the Yolo County SPCA in order to enlighten people about animal related health topics and issues. We also help UC Davis students and club members get involved with these organizations through volunteer opportunities and animal-related events including PetCo adoptions and the Doggone Walk-A-Thon.
Available: Volunteer
50. Sacramento Food Bank & Family Services
3333 3rd Ave
Sacramento CA 95817Contact: Kelly Siefkin, Volunteer Manager. Phone: 916-429-2457
Sacramento Food Bank & Family Services offers a variety of goods and services to those in need in the greater Sacramento area. A staff of 25 plus a volunteer corps of over 1,000 deliver services in the following areas:
* Emergency groceries & clothing
* Parenting supplies (diapers, clothing, food, etc) & mentoring
* Healing through art
* Adult literacy and GED preparation
* Youth mentoring and after-school programs
* Transitional housing
Available: Internship, Volunteer
51. Sahaya International, Inc.
2949 Portage Bay Avenue Apt 195
Davis CA 95616Contact: Koen Van Rompay, Founder & Secretary. Phone: 530-752-5281
Sahaya International, based in Davis, consists of a diverse network of friends, who are committed to make a difference towards improving the quality of life in third world countries. We are 100% volunteer-based. Through our efforts, we provide much needed assistance to development projects in developing countries with focus on HIV, children and youth. For more info, please visit www.sahaya.org and www.hopewalks.org/davis
Available: Volunteer
52. Salvation Army Sac Metro
3755 N. Freeway Blvd
Sacramento CA 95834
http://www.tsatoday.org/sacramento
Founded in 1865 in London, The Salvation Army has been serving Sacramento since 1885. We help the homeless, recovering addicts, families in crisis, children and senior citizens.
Sacramento is the headquarters for our Northern California/Nevada operation along with 9 facilities with approximately 130 full-time employees and hundreds of seasonal Christmas and summer staff.
Available: Career, Summer Job, Volunteer
53. Save the Children - Bolivia
610 J Street
Davis CA 95616
http://www.savethechildren.net/alliance/index.html
Save the Children works for: a world which respects and values each child, a world which listens to children and learns, a world where all children have hope and opportunity. For over 85 years we have been working to ensure that children have adequate food, shelter, healthcare and education. The vision of our organization in Davis and Northern California is to carry out fundraising for a target area called Potosi in Bolivia, South America.
Available: Internship
54. SEIU United Healthcare Workers - West
5480 Ferguson Drive
Los Angeles CA 90022Contact: Yvette Hill, Recruiter. Phone: 323-888-8286
With 145,000 members, SEIU UHW is the largest and fastest growing hospital and healthcare union in the Western United States. We represent workers in every aspect of the industry, including hospitals, clinics, homecare and nursing homes. We are committed to building a progressive, democratic labor movement and to achieving high quality healthcare for all.
Available: Career
55. Seneca Center
2275 Arlington Dr
San Leandro ca 94578
Contact: Lori Slominski, Director, Human Resources. Phone: 510-317-0437
Seneca Center for Children and Families is a leading innovator in the field of community-based and family-based service options for emotionally troubled children and their families. With a continuum of care ranging from intensive residential treatment, to in-home wraparound services, to public school-based services, Seneca is one of the premier children's mental health agencies in Northern California.
Available: Internship, Career
56. Sexual Assault & Domestic Violence Center
933 Court St.
Woodland CA 95695Contact: Jessica Dominguez, Director of Community Outreach. Phone: 530-661-6336
Our Mission: To eliminate sexual assault and domestic violence through sensitive prevention, intervention, and treatment.
Our History: In 1977, a group of concerned community members created the Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence Center. Each year, SADVC volunteers assist over 3,000 people on the 24-hour crisis line, serve countless hours in our business office and shelter and support out mission everyday in their work and lives.
Available: Volunteer
57. Society for the Blind
2750 24th St.
Sacramento CA 95818
http://www.societyfortheblind.org
Society for the Blind is the Sacramento Region’s only comprehensive provider of blindness services. Since 1954 we have been empowering individuals of all ages who are
blind or have low vision to live productively and independently by building confidence through training, tools and mentorship. Volunteers work in a variety of areas as readers, special event crews, and mentors in our office, store, and fund-raising programs.
Available: Internship, Volunteer
58. Sonoma Developmental Center
P.O. Box 1493 / 15000 Arnold Drive
Eldridge CA 95431Contact: Kim Elliott, SSA - Human Resources Department. Phone: 707-938-6483
Sonoma Developmental Center is a residential facility serving individuals with developmental disabilities and is the oldest facility in California established specifically for serving the needs of individuals with developmental disabilities. Sonoma Developmental Center is governed by the California Department of Developmental Services. The facility opened its doors to 148 individuals on November 24, 1891 and as of today has approximately 700 individuals.
Available: Career, Volunteer
59. Special Olympics Northern California
3841 North Freeway Blvd. #280
Sacramento CA 95834Contact: Jeff Ruthenberg, Regional Sports Director. Phone: 916-920-2950
Special Olympics provides year-round sports training and competition in a variety of Olympic-style sports for individuals with developmental disabilities. Special Olympics has offices throughout Northern California, and in Sacramento, we have 5 full-time staff members and run competitions and fundraisers throughout Sacramento and Yolo Counties. We have many volunteer opportunities available at both competitions and fundraisers and coaching positions are also available.
Available: Internship, Career, Volunteer
60. Teach For America
315 West 36th Street
New York NY 10018
http://www.teachforamerica.org
Teach For America is the national corps of outstanding recent college graduates and working professionals - of all academic majors, backgrounds and career interests - who commit two years to teach in urban and rural public schools and become lifelong leaders for expanding educational opportunity for all children.
Corps members are placed in both elementary and secondary positions nationwide. Full salary and benefits are given.
Available: Career
61. The Center for Community Health and Wellbeing, Inc
1900 T Street
Sacramento CA 95811
Contact: Marie Young, Agency Manager. Phone: 916-558-4800
The Center for Community Health and Well-Being, Inc is a community health and human services agency. The Center was established in 1988 to help reduce the high mortality rate among African American infants in Sacramento. Our services include-perinatal and well-women care, childbirth classes, WIC referrals, family planning and on-site Medi-Cal eligibility worker.
Available: Internship, Volunteer
62. The GreenHouse Community Center
PO Box 348138
Sacramento CA 95833
http://www.thegreenhousecenter.org
The GreenHouse Community Enrichment Center is a place where 1st-6th graders come for mentoring, tutoring, and fun. The Center is located in an urban neigborhood challenged with poverty, broken families, addiction, and crime. The center offers after school programs, a Christian Youth Group, a Youth Leadership Team, Summer Camps and Family Centered Events for this community. Please visit our website at www.thegreenhousecenter.org for more information.
Available: Internship, Summer Job, Volunteer
63. The House
TB-16, U. C. D.
Davis CA 95616
In 2007, The House will be celebrating 37 years of volunteer one-to-one peer counseling on a drop-in and telephone basis (752-2790). There are 30-35 peer counselors who are selected to train during Winter Quarter and participate in intensive training 8 hours weekly during Spring Quarter. Students are welcome to use the Mind/Body equipment, including an automatic massage chair and audio equipment to learn relaxation skills. The House is located at TB-16 across from Regan Main.
Available: Internship, Volunteer
64. Tzu Ching Collegiate Association
SPAC Mailbox #360, One Shields Avenue
Davis CA 95616
Tzu Ching is a college community service organization established in 2003. We focus on giving compassionate relief for everyone in the field of charity, education, medicine, and culture. Some of our events include Breakfast Distributions for the homeless and visits for the developmental disabled. We have around 20 active members. We have meetings on the UCD campus.
Available: Volunteer
65. UC Center Sacramento
1130 K Street, LL 22
Sacramento CA 95833
http://uccs.universityofcalifornia.edu
UCCS immerses students in the state political and policymaking process, engages students in dialogues and discussions with industry leaders, political figures and imaginative thinkers, challenges students to produce policy-oriented, academically-informed research on key policy topics and prepares students for an effective professional life by providing them with a competitive set of tools and insights.
Available: Internship
66. UC Davis Arboretum
1 Shields Avenue
Davis Ca 95616
http://www.arboretum.ucdavis.edu
The Arboretum is a 100 acre botanical garden that runs along the south side of campus. We have 3.5 miles of paved paths for jogging, biking and taking leisurely walks. The Arboretum is a great place for students who are interested in nursery management, plants and horticulture, events management and leadership.
Available: Internship, Summer Job, Volunteer
67. UC Davis Washington Program
One Shields Ave
Davis CA 95616
Contact: Joaquin Feliciano, Program Manager. Phone: 530.752.6652
The UC Davis Washington Program gives students from all majors the opportunity to live, learn, and intern in our nation's capital for an academic quarter or the summer. While in DC, students remain eligible for financial aid, earn 15 units of academic credit, and work at one of hundreds of different organizations in the city.
Available: Internship, Volunteer
68. United Animal Nations
PO Box 188890
Sacramento CA 95818Contact: Karen Brown, Director of Programs. Phone: 916-429-2457
Founded in 1987, United Animal Nations (UAN) is North America's leading provider of emergency animal sheltering and disaster relief services and a key advocate for the critical needs of animals. UAN assists animals by helping to prevent, mitigate and resolve crises. We accomplish this by sharing expertise, resources and information to empower others to help more animals. UAN's growing staff includes 12 full-time employees who work out of its midtown Sacramento office.
Available: Internship, Career, Volunteer
69. Volunteers in Asia
965 Mission Street, Suite 751
San Francisco CA 94103Contact: Diane Nguyen, Outreach Coordinator. Phone: 415-904-8033
VIA, Volunteers in Asia, is an entreprenurial non-profit dedicated to cross-cultural education and public service. Our summer programs are in Vietnam, China, or Indonesia. Our long-term programs provide participants with a life-changing opportunity to volunteer in under-resourced communities throughout Asia, including Myanmar, Laos, China, Indonesia, Vietnam and shortly in Cambodia and Thailand.
Available: Internship, Career, Summer Job, Volunteer
70. Western Service Workers Association
5040 Perry Avenue
Sacramento CA 95820
Contact: Jose Ramirez, Volunteer Coordinator. Phone: 916-456-1771
WSWA is a grassroots organizing drive, working to permanently improve working and living conditions for the Sacramento Valley's lowest-income workers, many of whom have service jobs at minimum wage. The association brings together a diverse groupings from the community to fight corporate welfare programs and policies that further exacerbate poverty conditions.
Available: Internship, Coop, Career, Volunteer
71. Wildlife Care Association
P.O. Box 60982
Sacramento CA 95860
http://wildlifecareassociation.net
Wildlife Care Association (WCA) takes in over 6,000 sick, orphaned and injured animals from the Sacramento area each year. Once the animals have recovered from their injuries or illness, or have grown and learned to hunt and fend for themselves, they are released into the wild, giving them a second chance at life. WCA is a non-profit organization; we depend on donations, grants, fundraisers, and the dedication of volunteers to continue helping animals.
Available: Volunteer
72. WJUSD / Youth Connections Mentor Program
626 Cottonwood St
Woodland Ca 95695
Contact: Kathy Lambert, Mentor Coordinator. Phone: 530-662-0201
The Youth Connections Mentor Program has been serving Woodland Youth since 1997. Our focus is to match adult volunteers with students for school based mentoring. The students receives support and guidance to be successful in school and in life. Requirements: Application, TB and Fingerprint Clearance, References, min. 1 hr/wk.
Available: Volunteer
73. Women's Resource and Research Center
113 North Hall, One Shields Ave
Davis CA 95616Contact: Macy Minor, Administrative and Resource Specialist. Phone: 530-752-3372
The WRRC is committed to creating an environment in which women can thrive. The University recognizes that achieving equity for women must be a goal for all members of the campus community. We are a catalyst for realizing UCD's goal of an inclusive and equitable campus community.
The WRRC provides a welcoming and safe space, educational programs and workshops, resources and referral information, academic support and a library full of resources about women and gender.
Available: Internship, Volunteer
74. Woodland Parks and Recreation Department
2001 East Street
Woodland CA 95776
The City of Woodland Parks and Recreation Department is an organization that helps nurture the community through quality recreation programs, networking and teamwork. We offer activites in the following areas: Adult & Youth Sports, Aquatics, Special Interest, Seniors, Teen Center, facility rentals and much more. Our staff is first class, and our programs are developed to meet all age groups.
Available: Summer Job, Volunteer
75. Yolo County Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA)
327 College St. Suite 204
Woodland CA 95695Contact: Kelly Young, Business and Outreach Coordinator. Phone: 530-661-4348
Yolo County Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) is a non-profit organization dedicated to advocating for abused, neglected, and abandoned children in the Yolo County Juvenile Court system. Yolo County CASA trains, recruits, and supervises community volunteers to speak out for these children's best interests. We are seeking volunteers that can make a long-term commitment to bettering the lives of vulnerable and needy children.
Available: Internship, Volunteer
76. Yolo County District Attorney's Office
301 Second Street
Woodland CA 95695Contact: Dave Edwards, Enforcement Officer. Phone: (530) 666-8416
The Yolo County District Attorney offers internships where students can gain practical work experience in the field of criminal prosecution and investigation. If you are interested in law enforcement this can be an excellent way to get your foot in the door.
Available: Internship
77. Yolo County Friday Night Live
120 W. Main Street, Suite F
Woodland CA 95695
Contact: Angela Angel, Prevention Coordinator. Phone: 530-406-4855
Yolo County Friday Night Live (FNL) encourages communities to support prevention efforts by providing information, trainings, activities and programs which educate people and promotes community service. Create communities which value youth input and provides opportunities for young people to be active leaders and resources. FNL programs include FNL Mentoring, FNL, Club Live, Yolo County FNL Youth Council, FNL Kids and Decoy Operations
Available: Volunteer
78. Yolo County SPCA
P. O. Box 510
davis CA 95616Contact: kimberly Kinnee, Scott. Phone: 530-304-2041
The Yolo County SPCA is a non-profit animal rescue organization that was established in 1978 as a network of foster homes to help homeless dogs and cats in Yolo County. Our mission is to continuosly improve the welfare of the animals in the community through programs that promote the adoption of homeless animals into permanent, loving homes. The Yolo County SPCA is supported by the generosity of the community through donations and proceeds generated by our Thrift Store in downtown Davis.
Available: Internship, Volunteer