Agencies Located in Vista 

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!

Boys & Girls Club of Vista
410 W California Ave
Contact: Kevin Rodriguez
or Anna Deluna
760-724-6606

Branch at: Foothill Oak Elementary
(after school program)
Contact: Lia Watters,
Program Dir.
760-724-6606
www.bgcvista.com

The Boys & Girls Club of Vista serves kids ages 6-18 and
helps them reach their full potentialas 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. 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.
Hours and days are flexible- Mon-Friday from 7am-6:30pm.

Requires fingerprints & background check

City of Vista
600 Eucalyptus
Contact: Kathy Valdez
or Cynthia Flores
760-743-2892 
www.ci.vista.ca.us
"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 & weekends
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
760-806-4079
www.sdcounty.ca.gov/apd
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: Cindy McCabe
Deputy Public Defender
Child Advocacy Division
760-940-6565

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

Michaelle House
687 Rivera Court
Vista, CA 92084
Contact: Marie Jones-Kirk, Director
760 736-0292 ext. 101

"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."
Fraternity House and Michaelle House are residential homes for individuals living with HIV/AIDS. Residents live in a home-like environment which provides 24-hour comprehensive care, support, and rehabilitation services.

Service learning opportunities include:
· Visiting residents/being a buddy
· Assisting in resident outings       
· Assisting in resident activities
· House and landscape maintenance
· Assisting with special events/fundraisers
· Help staff prepare meals
REQUIREMENTS:  Mandatory: TB test and attend orientation 

Houses are 7/24; all shifts available

You are requested to review following forms and download the appropriate forms that need signatures.
Fact sheet of HIV AIDS TB.pdf

Confidentiality Agreement.pdf

FAQs about Service Work.pdf

General FAQs about Organization.pdf

Service Learning Application.pdf

Service Learning Policies and Procedures.pdf

Service Learning Guidelines and Limitations.pdf

Girls Incorporated of San Diego County
Contact: Jessica Earley
Program & Training Manager
760-643-4067
jessica@girlsincsd.org
www.girlsincsd.org
Nationwide organization that inspires all girls to be "strong, smart & bold!"  Opportunities include assisting with/hosting symposiums on leadership, media literacy, financial management, gender equality, racial justice and women's health. Multi-programs for girls ages 6-18
New Haven Youth & Family Svcs
216 W Los Angeles Dr
Contact: Tony Williams  
760-630-4035 x260
Carol Andrews, Dir HR
760-630-4035
www.newhavenyfs.org

New Haven provides a safe, supportive, structured home environment for severely emotionally disturbed adolescent boys. Emphasis is on the development of resiliency, social competence, problem-solving skills, autonomy, and purpose.
Service learning/internship opportunities are open to individuals who are seeking  volunteer hours b/t 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM, Monday – Friday.

Requirements: 
* Must be at least 21 years of age
* TB, fingerprinting and background check
* Responsible individuals genuinely excited about working with troubled adolescents.
* A desire to grow professionally and openness to supervisor feedback are essential. Students can expect a challenging, yet equally rewarding, educational experience.

Interviews for opportunities are available on select Fridays.  If you meet all of the above-listed requirements and would like to discuss this opportunity further, please contact Tony Williams, MSW

North County Lifeline
200 Michigan Ave.
Vista, CA 92084
Contact: Katy Liesenfelt
Volunteer Program Coordinator
760.726.4900                              kliesenfelt@nclifeline.org
www.nclifeline.org

Housing & legal mediation, multi-programmed agency: Tutor middle school students, lead group activities for after school program, receive training from program supervisor. Depending on the program, you may be required to get fingerprinting, t.b. test, drug testing and possibly DMV printout. Lifeline pays costs. Min. 50 hrs of service.

Additional Positions Offered:

Counseling Volunteer

Counseling Assistant Volunteer

Parent Education Class Volunteer

San Diego County Office of Education
Migrant Education
135 Vallecitos de Oro #A

San Marcos and Vista Area
Contact: Delores Valdes, Program Coord for
(cell) 619.787.9930 or
dvaldes@sdcoe.net
(pls. put "Volunteer" in subject line)

www.migrantweb.org

Early Start program, After school tutoring, Student Leadership Academy, Summer Programs, art projects, parent activities, home visits, tutoring high school students for exit exam