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!
| Alliance for Regional Solutions (ARS) 1301 Las Villas Way Contact: Mel Takahara 760-580-0518 mel.takahara@regionalsolutions.net |
Operation HOPE Winter Shelters One in fifty people are homeless, Work with homeless and poverty, women's issues, serve food, interact with kids, be part of the team! Vista Shelter 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm, open 7 days all day Saturday and Sunday. Requirements: Need a TB Test, encouraged to get the flu shot. Call for opportunities at other shelters. |
| Boys & Girls Club Greater San Diego Mitchell Branch 115 W Woodward Contact: Chris Endris 760 746-3315 www.sdyouth.org/volunteer.htm |
Educational & recreational activities 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 x304 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 1035 E Valley Parkway Contact: Amanda Myers, Camp Dir (cell) 760-688-6611 www.essc.org/Home.html |
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 |
| Education Compact 2247 E. Valley Parkway Contact: Patty Huerta 760-839-4515 |
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. |
| Escondido Community Child Dev Center 819 W 9th Ave Contact: Betsy Jones 760 745-9215 |
Not-for-profit organization that prepares disadvantaged children for kindergarten |
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Escondido Human 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 |
| Fraternity House 20702 Elfin Forest Rd Contact: Marie Jones-Kirk, Director 760 736-0292 ext. 101 Or Heather Hoyt www.fraternityhouseinc.org |
"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 Contact: Lee Crowley, Vol Coord 760 489-6380 (Branch in Escondido) Contact: Rita Ziegler, Dir. Senior Services 760-489-6380 Contact: Nadine Kaina, Program Mgr 760 941-0140 (Vista) Contact: Michelle Lenoue CONFIA Program Mgr Mon 8-noon Tues & Thurs 8-5 (760) 489-6380 x228 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 |
| Neighborhood Healthcare Contact: Ruth Manzano-Rivera, Vol Coord for all locations 760-737-2030 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)
San Pasqual Academy (JCCS) foster care |
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 |
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San Diego County Office of Education Bonsall/Fallbrook Area Escondido Area San Diego and Coastal Regions San Marcos and Vista Area Oceanside Office of Migrant Education |
Early Start program, After school tutoring, Student Leadership Academy, Summer Programs, art projects, parent activities, home visits, tutoring high school students for exit exam |
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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! 2 sites in Escondido: Orange Glen Elementary Emanual Faith Church Contact: Josephine Jones 760-644-8104 jojonessteppingup@gmail.com |
Be an academic mentor to a student in grades 3-5 who is mora than one level behind in reading and/or math. Must attend orientation and training. Need fingerprints and TB Test |
| Palomar Family YMCA 1050 N. Broadway Contact: Melanie Keating, Dir. Admin. Svcs 760 745-7490 ext.215 palomar.ymca.org |
Aquatics, camping, child care referrals, health enhancement, leadership development, social services, sports & skill development; athletics, literacy |
