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Please be aware that some agencies require fingerprinting and/or background checks before you can start. Depending on what is required, the waiting period may take up to 6 weeks. Please ask the agency's policy on fingerprinting and background checks when you call!

 

Alzheimer's Association

4950 Murphy Canyon Rd.#250

 

Contact: Vol Coord

858 492.4400 x 114

 

Roberto Velasquez, VP Programs

858 492-4400 X110

Roberto.velasquez@alz.org 

 

http://www.sanalz.org

San Diego

Family & patient support

Requirements: Age 21 or older, reliable, attend volunteer orientation

Offers very intensive internships if wanted; have Helpline, Education Programs, Speakers’ Bureau, advocacy, outreach and special research projects; training may be required (will count towards hours)

American Red Cross –

Blood Svcs

7675 Mesa College Dr

 

Contact: Carina Kagan

Vol Recruiter

 858 514-1671

 

http://www.socalredcross.org/joinus/join_volunteer.html 

San Diego

Blood Drive Registration: Greet and welcome donors, instruct all donors on reading material, track donor arrival, thank donors. Open 7 days/week; flexible times

Birth Choice of San Marcos

277 South Rancho Santa Fe Ste S

 

Contact: Mary Sterns, Director

760 744-1313

 

http://www.birthchoice.net

San Marcos

Pregnancy testing, counseling, referral service assistance

 

Boys & Girls Club of Carlsbad

3115 Roosevelt St.

 

Contact: Kelly Morrison Pop, CFRE
(760) 729-0207 phone
kelly@bgccarlsbad.org
 

www.bgccarlsbad.org

 

Carlsbad Help in homework center, tutor, organized activities, art, sports

Requires fingerprints & background check

Boys & Girls Club Greater San Diego-- Mitchell Branch

115 W  Woodward

 

Contact: Chris Endris

760 746-3315

 

 

http://www.sdyouth.org/volunteer.htm

Escondido

Educational & recreational activities

 

Requires fingerprints & background check

Boys & Girls Club of San Dieguito

Del Mar Branch

14125  Mango Dr

 

Contact: Brett Wilson, Dir of Operations

858 720-2193

 

http://www.positiveplacesd.org/

Del Mar

Educational & recreational activities

 

Requires fingerprints & background check

Boys & Girls Club of

San Dieguito-Griset Br

1221 Encinitas Blvd

 

Contact: Denise Lesko, Program Dir.

760 753-6351

 

www.bgcsdto.org

Encinitas

Educational & recreational activities

 

Requires fingerprints & background check

Boys & Girls Club of San Marcos

1 Positive Place

 

Contact: Kara Alaimo

760 471-2490 x301

 

 

www.boysgirlsclubsm.org

San Marcos Work with kids in homework center, computers, lead groups, facilitate activities

Requires fingerprints, t.b. & background check: Students will be asked to contribute $20 to help pay some of these costs

Boys & Girls Club of

Southwest County

28790 Pujol St.

 

Contact: Marie Aguilar, Prog. Supv.

951 699-1526 x 205

 

www.bgcswc.org

Temecula

Educational & recreational activities

 

Requires fingerprints & background check

Boys & Girls Club of Vista

410 W California Ave

 

Contact: Kevin Rodriquez or Anna Deluna

760 724-6606

 

 

Branch at:  Foothill Oak Elementary (after school program)

1370 Oak Dr.

 

Contact: Lia Watters, Program Dir.

760 724.6606

 

www.bgcvista.com

Vista

The Boys & Girls Club of Vista serves kids ages 6-18 and helps them reach their full potential as responsible and productive citizens.  They want interns at the main site at 410 W. California Ave in Vista as well as for our middle school extension sites.  Hours and days are flexible- Mon-Friday from 7am-6:30pm.  Need a motivated and professional individuals who cares for kids and interested in a career in the non-profit industry.  Internship opportunities are available in the following areas: youth development, clerical, marketing, and facility.

 

Requires fingerprints & background check

Brookdale Place of San Marcos

1590 W. San Marcos Blvd.

 

Contact: Diane Bulluing

760. 471-9904

 

http://www.brookdaleplaceofsanmarcos.com/

brookdale2004/propertydefault.aspx?tabid=104

San Marcos Assisted living, interacting with seniors

Brother Benno

3260 Production Ave

 

Contact: Mary Robinson.

760  439-1244 x107

or

Tom Von Bettiger, Exec. Dir.

 760 439-1244 Ex 106

 

www.brotherbennos.org

Oceanside

Programs & services: Case management, counseling, men's 3-day temp. shelter, morning soup kitchen, women and children's emergency shelter. Has a wide referral system.

 

Requires at least 20 hrs. of service

Burn Institute

3702 Ruffin Road #101

 

Contact:  Kathleen Frampton, Vol. Coord. or

James Flores, Executive Dir

858 541-2277

 

 

 

 

 

www.burninstitute.org

San Diego

Aggressive fire & burn prevention program Tasks could include: Marketing, PR; translation, education outreach to public (Kindergarten-senior citizens); fundraising, public speaking, install smoke alarms for seniors, health fair representatives, communication/articles for media relations, learn grant writing, coordinate special events

The Cancer Navigator

8885 Rio San Diego Dr. #337

 

Contact: Karen Miller

866.324.2628

http://www.cancernavigator.org/

San Diego This organization interacts with the community via telephone. Also can help with educational outreach and presentations.

Camp Pendleton

Marine and Family Services

Camp Pendleton

 Building 13150

 

Contact:  Katie Kastan, Vol. Coord.

760 725-3856

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

http://www.mccscp.com/download/index.cfm.

Camp Pendleton

Work with animals, military children, youth & teens incl. infants, children with special medical, educational or emotional needs in different environments

Requirements: 18 yrs of age,  complete volunteer application, complete backgrnd & record check, TB test; 4 hr. basic safety & health course. Min. 15-20 hours of service. 

Hours: M-F 6-6pm or 6-9 pm (at youth center)

Casa de Amparo

3355 Mission Ave, #238

 

Contact: Rayni Risher

760 453-2300  x 209

 

 

 

 

 

 

www.casadeamparo.org

Oceanside

Serve with abused & neglected children ages newborn-17. Requirements:  Fingerprinting (student pays), TB test, sign confidentiality statement; informal interview & orientation. Working with residents requires a 6-month commitment with weekday, weekend & evening opportunities available.

Casa de Amistad

120 Stevens Ave.

 

Contact: Nicole Green, Director of  Educ

858 509-2590

 

No Website

Solana Beach

 Nonprofit: homework center for Hispanic students. Afternoon classes for lower grades, eves. for upper grades.

Catholic Charities, Immigrant Services

328 Vista Village Dr.

 

Contact: Dan Straka

760 631-5890

Vista Office works with immigration laws and immigrants. Welcomes Spanish 399 students and non-Spanish interns needing 40+ hours.

Center for Community Solutions

4508 Mission Bay Dr.

 

Contact:  Sandy Capuano, Vol Coord

858 272-5777

 

Contact:  Sandy Capuano

619 697-7477 (La Mesa)

 

Contact:  Katie Jacquet, Vol Coord

760 747-6282 x 123 (Escondido)

 

www.ccssd.org

San Diego La Mesa

Escondido

Focuses on healing and preventing sexual assault and relationship violence 7/24 program positions available: SART (Sexual Assault Response Team); DVRT (Domestic Violence Response Team); Crisis Hotline all require 6 mo. commitment incl. 56 hours of training which enables you respond to hospital/police dept. calls

Non-crisis seasonal shelter work available. 

City of Carlsbad

1200 Carlsbad Village Dr.

 

Contact: Sue Irey, Vol Coord

760 434-2906

 

www.ci.carlsbad.ca.us

Carlsbad

Many opportunities are always available! Please call Sue Irey if you don't see what you need.

 

CityStuff: Program that teaches third graders the intricacies of how city government works. You receive 3-hr. training and curriculum. (Approx. 20 hrs.)

 

Carlsbad Library:

Homework center: tutor grades 1-12

Assist students with test preparation, homework questions, and learn new study skills.  Volunteers work with Children’s desk to locate information for homework assignments.

Requirements:

Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Ability to follow guidelines and directions independently. Experience with school aged children, preferably experience and knowledge of school curriculum. Educational background or tutoring experience is very helpful.

Patience and dedication to helping children.

2 hrs/wk. City pays for background and fingerprinting

City of Escondido-Library

 230 Kalmia

 

City of Escondido Library

239 S. Kalmia

 

Contact: Cookie Allen

760 839-4819

 

Adult Literacy Program

Contact: Josephine Jones

760 839-4219

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

http://www.ci.escondido.ca.us/library/literacy/index.htm

Escondido

Public Computer Desk Assistant needed for 5 - 10 hours per week.  This person will assist patrons in accessing public computers using EnvisionWare software, help patrons with Internet and Word software such as Word, PowerPoint etc.  and provide minor troubleshooting of soft/hardware.  This person must have to ability to work well with the public, have good communication skills, basic knowledge of software and ability to function at a fast paced public desk.

Adult Literacy: Opportunities to tutor adult English speakers in reading, writing, math and basic computer skills. Also opportunities to assist with event planning and to assist in the Literacy Office with special projects.

Please call for more service opportunities at the library.

City of Oceanside

300 North Coast Highway

 

Contact: Armando Fernandez

760 435-3517

 

www.ci.oceanside.ca.us

Oceanside

Senior services, recreational activities & special events, & Oceanside Police Dept.

City of Vista

2082 Thibodo Rd

 

Contact: Kathy Valdez

726-1340 ext. 1481

 

Contact: Cynthia Flores

760 726.1340 ext. 1483

 

www.ci.vista.ca.us

Vista

"Weed and Seed program" (Weed out criminal activity and seed with social services & neighborhood revitalization in the Vista Townsite community.)

Requirement: Fingerprinting & bkgrnd check

Hours: M-T  8:5:30 (plus every other Friday);  occasional  eve &

Community Housingworks

1820 S Escondido Blvd #101

 

Contact:  Heather Laird, Learning Center Coordinator

760 432-6878 x304

 

 

 

http://www.chworks.org/

Escondido

San Diego

Bilingual tutoring, housing assistance for migrant workers: Tutor in Learning Ctrs located at complex sites: K-6 grade with homework, computer skills, arts & crafts

Hours: Most Ctrs open 2:00-6:00 p.m. two days each week and closed on Sat & Sun.

Community Resource Center

650 Second St

 

Contact: Sarah Loveless Vol Coord

760 753-1156 x1304

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

http://www.communityresourcecenter.org/

 

Encinitas Comprehensive social services for the North County coastal communities that targets domestic violence, homelessness and hunger

Therapeutic Daycare Center: Work with children in a highly structured program while moms are in classes. Hours: 4 pm-8 pm. Requirements: Six month commitment, 3-hr. training, clean background check, TB.

Case Mgmt.: Work with case mgr. do intake, referral, follow-up and maintain files.

Hotline: Requires 40 hrs. training (CRC holds trainings)

Also needed: Event planning help and marketing.

County of San Diego-Alternate

Public Defender

110 West C St  #1100

 

Contact Internship Coordinator: Sandra Huff, Chief Investigator

619 446-2900

 

County of San Diego-Alternate

Public Defender

410Melrose Dr. #200

 

Contact: Sue Roehmholdt, Supervising Investigator

619 446-2963 (Vista)

http://www.sdcounty.ca.gov/apd

San Diego

Vista

Family Advocacy, investigative

interns, law clerks, paralegals,

volunteer lawyers, social workers

Students need a complete background & medical check, reliable transportation, CA driver's license and insurance. Minimum of 12 hrs/wk.

County of San Diego-District

Attorney's Ofc

- Hall of Justice Regional Ofc

330 W Broadway St

 

Contact: Cynthia Charliebois

619 531-4290

 

http://www.sdcounty.ca.gov/apd/

San Diego

 Requires extensive background check, extensive training and 4 hrs/week. Great opportunity for those willing to make the commitment of 150 hrs.

County of San Diego-District Attorney Ofc-Victim Assistance Program

325 S Melrose Dr #5000

 

Contact: Cynthia Charliebois

Contact: Sherry Lawerence, Paralegal

Contact: Cissy Pina, Paralegal 

Contact: Lesley Taumada, Paralegal

619 531-4278

760 806-4079

 

http://www.sdcounty.ca.gov/apd/

Vista

 Assist advocates in providing victim services, review law enforcement crime reports. Requires the ability to communicate effectively in oral and written form and work well as a team member.

County of San Diego Office of the Public Defender, Child Advocacy Division

 

Contact: Ana L. Espana, Attorney

233 A St. Suite 600

619.974.5700

 

Contact: Cindy McCabe

Deputy Public Defender

Child Advocacy Division

760-940-6565

 

San Diego

Vista

(other cities may be available)

Students need to serve approx. 16 hours per week. Need fingerprint, & full background check. Please check what other requirements.

County of San Diego-Emergency Services

5555 Overland Avenue, Suite 1911

 

Contact: Leslie Luke, Emergency Planning Projects Coordinator

858 565-3490

 

http://www.co.san-diego.ca.us/oes/

San Diego Emergency services include wild land fire, earthquake, flooding, San Onofre, terrorism, tsunami, pandemic influenza

CSUSM-Barahona Ctr for the Study of Books in Spanish

333 S Twin Oaks Valley Rd, Kellogg #5000

 

Contact: Karen Pulver, Admin Support Coord

760 750-4070

 

www.csusm.edu/csb/

San Marcos

Reading program for children

CSUSM-Career Center

333 S Twin Oaks Valley Rd

CRA 4201 I

 

Contact: Monica Demcho, Career Counselor

760-750-4967

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

www.csusm.edu/cac

San Marcos

The Career Center assists students and alumni in the areas of career/major exploration, graduate school resources, job search strategy and with information and resources needed as they transition into the world of work or post graduate education. Students interested in career development services, student affairs and marketing may find this internship to be a good fit. In the past, interns have assisted with marketing of programs, development of marketing materials, employer and internship development, and career/major research.

CSUSM-Center for Children and Families

453 La Moree

 

Contact: Janet Powell

760.750.4319

jpowell@csusm.edu

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

http://www.cclc.com/index.html

San Marcos

New child developmental facility: Hours of operation: Monday - Friday 6:00 am - 7:00 pm. Facility serves children ranging in age from six weeks - five years old.

Requirements: Written permission from the University Liaison to the Center for Children and Families, adherence to CCF Statement on Dispositions, supervision by the CCF classroom teacher, CCF Clearance Forms (Live Scan and Fingerprinting: $100.00, student pays), and CSUSM’s Institutional Review Board Approval including required parental consent forms as mandated. Up-to-date health screening with TB clearance

Level One:  Observation

Observation involves university students watching CCF children through the observation windows without direct contact. Observation Request Form

 

 Level Two:  Observation, Participation and Internships

Observation and participation and internships involve students observing and participating in the CCF classroom, direct contact with CCF children which may include writing about those experiences for course requirements, and assisting CCF teachers. Observation and Participation and Internship Request Form

 

Level Three:  Research

Research involves investigation, discovery and interpretation of facts, revision of accepted theories or laws in the light of new facts, or practical application of such new or revised theories or laws which may result in publication in educational journals.

CSUSM-Disabled Student Services

333 S Twin Oaks Valley Rd

Craven #5205

 

Contact: Kara Kornher

Psychologist & Learn

Disability Specialist

760 750-4905

 

http://www.csusm.edu/dss/

San Marcos

Proctor or monitor exams for students with disabilities

CSUSM-Undergraduate Advising Services

333 S Twin Oaks Valley Rd

Craven #1300

 

Contact: Domenica Pearl, Academic Advisor

dpearl@csusm.edu 

 

www.csusm.edu/Academic_Advising

San Marcos

Academic advising for current and prospective students

CSUSM-Peer Health Education

333 S Twin Oaks Valley Rd,

Arts 339 & CRA 6205

 

Contact: Cathy Nguyen, Health Educator

760 750-4917

 

www.csusm.edu/shs

San Marcos

Student health, counseling & psychological services

Easter Seals Southern California

1035 E Valley Parkway

 

Contact: Amanda Myers, Camp Dir

(cell) 760688-6611

 

www.essc.org/Home.html

Escondido

Camp aides for high functioning developmentally disabled, ages 7 to adult; camp activities highly structured: arts & crafts, group activities, nature hikes

Requirements:  fingerprinting (agency will pay);1.5 hrs. formal training before weekend

Ecumenical Migrant Outreach

2020 Chestnut Ave

 

Contact: Barbara Perrigo

(cell) 619 709-9803 or bpcardiffc@yahoo.com

 

 

 

 

No Website

Carlsbad This community partner offers a unique opportunity to work directly with migrant workers on Sunday afternoons. Staff cooks and serves a hot meal for the workers. DO NOT need to speak Spanish! Due to risk management requirements, please contact the Office of Service Learning if interested!

 Educational Enrichment Systems, Inc.

910 Borden Rd. Rm. 11

 

Contact: Kimberly Kagy

 Director of San Marcos Preschools

 

(cell) 760.679.6556 or

kimberly@educ-enrichment.org

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

www.educ-enrichment.org

San Marcos

Help preschoolers prepare for kindergarten. Agency has sites at Richland Elem (San Marcos), San Marcos Elem, Alvin Dunn (am and pm opportunities), and Knob Hill (San Marcos). Joli Ann Elementary (San Marcos), Beaumont Elementary (Vista), Bobier Elementary (Vista), Crestview Elementary (Vista)

 

Each session can support 22 children; parents must of children enrolled must help 2 days/mo. Excellent opportunity to use your developing Spanish skills!

Escondido Community

Child Dev Ctr

819 W 9th Ave

 

Contact: Betsy Jones

760 745-9215

 

No website

Escondido

Not-for-profit organization that prepares disadvantaged children for kindergarten

Esc-Palomar Fam YMCA

1050 N. Broadway

 

Contact: Melanie Keating, Dir. Admin. Svcs

760 745-7490 ext.215

 

http://palomar.ymca.org/

Escondido

Aquatics, camping, child care referrals, health enhancement, leadership development, social services, sports & skill development; athletics, literacy

Elizabeth Hospice

150 W. Crest

 

Contact: Linda Caricato, Transitional Program Mgr.

760 737-2050

 

www.elizabethhospice.org

Escondido Receive training to work with people in their last stages of life

Requirements: a minimum of 8-10 hrs/week

Fraternity House

20702 Elfin Forest Rd

Escondido

 

Michaelle House

687 Rivera Court

Vista, CA 92084

 

 

Contact: (for both houses) Marie Jones-Kirk, Director

760 736-0292 ext. 101

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

www.fraternityhouseinc.org

Escondido

Vista

"The mission of Fraternity House, Inc. is to provide warm and caring homes where men and women disabled by HIV/AIDS can receive comprehensive care and supportive services in order t