Agencies Located in Escondido
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!
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Alliance for Regional Solutions (ARS)
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ARS created and operates Operation HOPE Winter Shelters Vista shelter is open 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm, open 7 days all day Saturday and Sunday; please check with shelters for availability |
| Boys & Girls Club Greater San Diego Mitchell Branch 115 W Woodward Contact: Chris Endris (760) 746-3315 www.sdyouth.org |
Opportunities to help youth with homework, teach new skills, develop new classes, help with physical activities, etc. Requires fingerprints & background check |
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Center for Community Solutions |
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. |
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City of Escondido-Library Adult Literacy Program |
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. |
| Community Housingworks 1820 S Escondido Blvd #101 Contact: Heather Laird, Learning Center Coordinator (760) 432-6878 x5457 www.chworks.org |
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. |
| Easter Seals Southern California Contact: Betty Record VP Child Development (909) 605-2709 ext 201 www.essc.org/Home.html |
Opportunity to serve with people physically and mentally challenged Requirements: fingerprinting (agency will pay); |
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Education Compact |
unique organization that provides youth with job readiness training and linkages to employment. Volunteer for "Youth Court," learn grant writing, mentor a student-tutor, coach. |
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Escondido Community |
Not-for-profit organization that prepares disadvantaged children for kindergarten |
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Escondido Humane Society |
Need to attend training walk/play with dogs, cats, rabbits. Learn about humane societies- be a spokesperson- bring animals to adoption events. Keep animals socialized for easier adoptions. |
| Elizabeth Hospice 150 W. Crest Contact: Linda Caricato, Transitional Program Mgr. (760) 737-2050 www.elizabethhospice.org |
Receive training to work with people in their last stages of life Requirements: a minimum of 8-10 hrs/week |
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Felicita Elementary School (760) 432.2444 (school)
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HEROES NEEDED AT FELICITA ELEMENTARY |
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Fraternity House Or Heather Hoyt |
"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 to rebuild their health and return to independent living, or where they can spend their last days in comfort and dignity." Service learning opportunities include: Houses are 7/24; all shifts available You are requested to review following forms and download the appropriate forms that need signatures. General FAQs about Organization.pdf Service Learning Application.pdf |
| Institute for Counseling 2103 El Camino Real #205 Contact: Audie Brinker, Dir (760) 721-6241 |
Domestic violence & sexual assault treatment & prevention program |
| Interfaith Community Services - Regional Ofc 550 W Washington #B Contact: Nusrat Symons, Vol Coord 760 489-6380 x221 www.interfaithservices.org |
Mulit-programs & services for all groups; main ofc. Veterans Program, Migrant Worker program (CONFIA), Men’s shelter, soup kitchen, computer lab, after school program, senior programs, homelessness, drugs & alcohol programs; opportunities to serve from Oceanside to Escondido and many areas in between. |
| Neighborhood Healthcare Contact: Ruth Manzano-Rivera, Vol Coord for all locations (760) 737-2030 ext #8324 www.nhcare.org |
Health Services including dental and behavioral to underserved adults and children Clinic: Read to children in waiting room, help with clerical tasks in medical records, assist non-English speaking patients complete forms, participate at fundraising events |
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San Diego County Office of Education (SDCOE) Contact: Sophie Lor, MSW, Project Specialist, Foster Youth Services and Homeless Education Programs |
Tutor and interact with foster care youth & teens throughout San Diego County. Foster care youth are an at-risk and special needs population with unique educational needs. These programs are excellent for anyone thinking about entering the teaching field. All sites require fingerprinting. Tutor Connection San Pasqual Academy |
| San Diego County Health & Human Services Agency 600 E Valley Parkway Contact: Carey Riccitelli, Coordinator Carey.Riccitelli@sdcounty.ca.gov |
**PLEASE: Send Ms. Riccitelli a statement of area of interest (or study) and a resume for a great fit to the appropriate dept. Many opportunities with 40 different departments. Can serve in the Admin Dept. (childhood obesity, health access, etc); Child Welfare (child protection, foster care, kinship care, family violence, gang prevention, community safety (bullies), family focus); Family Resource Center (all medical, Healthy Families program, food stamps, CalWorks, general relief, County medical center (serve with indigent adults); Public Health (TB, immunizations, leprosy, pregnancy testing, HIV, sexual transmission, flu vaccines) Will work with students needing 20 hours or more. |
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Southern California Tribal Chairmen's Association (SCTCA) |
The Urban Adolescent Prevention Program (UAPP) provides cultural, academic, preventative and youth development activities to Urban Native American Youth, ages 11-18 years of age, throughout San Diego County. Academic tutorial services are provided in North County and South County, Monday-Thursday, 3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. CSUSM community service learners that work with the UAPP complete special projects with the students. Some examples include: start-up and the maintenance of a Youth Council, Marketing Projects-marketing fundraisers, and assisting students with planning and coordinating events and activities. No fingerprints required. |
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Sun & Moon Vision Productions |
"Documentary, film & digital media production." Advocacy organization aimed at increasing public audience participation and stimulating community dialogue with film screenings and Q&A panels in art, culture, diversity, social justice, and gender equality in the underserved areas of North County. The focus is on women's and children's issues. Disciplines that would work well include: sociology, business, journalism, LTWR (persuasive and technical writing) and marketing. |
| Stepping Up! Contact: Josephine Jones (760) 644-8104 jojonessteppingup@gmail.com |
Be an academic mentor to a student in grades 3-5 who is more than one level behind in reading and/or math. Must attend orientation and training. Site is at Emmanuel Faith in Escondido. Need fingerprints and TB Test |
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Palomar Family YMCA Teen Director: Christie Wagnon |
Aquatics, camping, child care referrals, health enhancement, leadership development, social services, sports & skill development; athletics, literacy; work with teens chaparone field trips such as conferences and college trips, New Orleans (Habitat for Humanity), work with Youth and Government Program, and many more innovative programs |
