Note: A * indicates a core partner with an established history of successful community learning.
This volunteer-run non-profit organization is established to reduce the number of pets relinquished and euthanized in shelters due to the death or incapacity of their human companions. Opportunities include assisting in the distribution of flyers for homeless pets, adoption fairs, various team and individual projects. Virtual opportunities and internships include writing and editing, internet research, program management and creative design. Volunteers must have excellent communication skills and be able to respond to email. www.2ndchance4pets.org
Contact Amy Shever, amy@2ndchance4pets.org
Student volunteers and interns needed to assist with activities, events and groups for youth adults or seniors; front desk reception; sexual health education; outreach; as well as other projects to provide resources and support to the local LGBT community.
www.defrank.org Cassie Blume, Youth Programs and Volunteer Coordinator 408-293-3040 ext 111, CassieB@defrank.org
Boys & Girls Clubs of Silicon Valley, The Positive Place for Kids, is looking for volunteers for our after school and summer program. We provide fun and educational programs, for ages 6 – 18. Our core areas include: Art and Cultural Enrichment, Character and Leadership Development, Health and Life Skills, Sports, Fitness, Recreation and Technology.
www.bgclub.org, Diana Cristales-David, 408-957-96785,diana@bgclub.org
Provide community-based youth mentoring and life skills development focused on at-risk, under-performing and low-income youth in San Jose. CCPY's goal is to develop a self-sufficient network of integrated programs supported by schools, parents, teachers, mentors and community resources. Serve at Yerba Buena HS. Also needs youth training in technology.
www.ccpy.org G. Jeff Bornefeld, 408-396-4782, jeffb@ccpy.org -or- mentor@ccpy.org
Opportunity for college-students who care about our schools to become role models & group leaders to share an empowering four-day retreat experience with local high school youth at Camp Harmon in the Santa Cruz Mtns. Six to ten retreat staff persons are needed for each retreat. (Camp Everytown pays a stipend of $250.)
www.nccjsv.org Manuel Herrera, 408-286-9663 ext.328. Other service learning opportunities are available. Contact Clarissa Moore ext.329 or Tina Williams, Growing Circle Director ext.331.
Multiple programs include Older Adults, Youth, Housing, Immigrants & Refugees, Employment, Behavioral Health; service-learning activities open to defining.
www.ccsj.org Noemi Patron, volunteer coordinator, 408-325-5146
Improves quality of life and reduces loneliness of long term care residents by making visitors one-to-one friends. Volunteers are trained to provide companionship for people without family or friends, addressing needs of long-distance caregivers who cannot visit regularly. The visitor provides social companionship and checks on the resident's welfare. www.ccsj.org/main/services.htm Jeanette Miskimon, 408-325-5151, jmiskimon@ccsj.org
Multiple programs include Juniors for Success, ESL Intervention, Truancy Intervention, General Education Diploma, and Santee Technology Center Program serving largely Asian and Latino youth.
www.ccscusa.orgJesus Orosco, 408-223-6628, info@ccscusa.org
Provides a wide variety of comprehensive solutions to help people overcome the obstacles in their lives. From shelter and long-term housing to homelessness prevention and supportive services. Prepares and serves meals to persons in transitional housing.
www.ehclifebuilders.org Nicolette Pacho, 408-539-2108, npacho@ehclifebuilders.org
Children & Family Services, Program Uplift wraps individualized services around young people and families struggling with emotional problems; collaborates with local schools and community-based service providers in helping youth succeed. www.emq.org
We’re looking for student volunteer who can provide tutoring services to our children between 6 and 17 years old.
www.emq.org Lam Nguyen, 408-876-4207, lnguyen@emq.org
Serves 35 families and is both short term emergency housing and a program aimed at moving families into more permanent housing through GlennArt Arms Transitional Housing Program and Bridges AfterCare Program both of which provide transitional housing and continued support. We use volunteers in the kitchen, clothes closet, office, Voyager Daycare and the Homework Enrichment Program year round. Full descriptions and days/times can be viewed on the website. www.familysupportivehousing.org
Susan Webster, 408-926-8885 x106, volunteer@familysupportivehousing.org
Fly Mentors work one-on-one with youth who are on probation because of alcohol or other drug related charges and support their youth’s development of new behaviors, attitudes, and ambition. Fly Mentors also help their youth discover how to solve problems and have fun without turning to drugs or alcohol.
www.flyprogram.org David Cattivera, 408-263-2630 x 15, david@flyprogram.org
Our various volunteer positions are an essential ingredient in realizing our vision of connecting girls to professionals and community leaders. All volunteers are provided appropriate training for their position and are supported year-round by staff and professional connections.
www.girlsforachange.org/ Carrie Ellett, Director of Program and Recruitment, 408-515-8148 carrie@girlsforachange.org
Work on one or more single day events as a helper. Help out troops without the commitment of being the primary leader. Assist in the Council office, flexible daytime hours in a professional office environment.
www.girlscoutsofscc.org Lupe Carmona, 408-287-4170 ext.255, lcarmona@girlscoutsofscc.org
Serve in social, recreational, arts & crafts, educational and therapeutic programs for individuals with mental disabilities, some homeless. Grace is adjacent to campus.
www.sanjoseca.gov/prns Lisa Litwin, 408-293-0422, lisa.litwin@sanjoseca.gov
InnVision is dedicated to empowering homeless and at-risk families and individuals in finding… the way home! InnVision has a variety of service needs in administration, tutoring and coaching, food service, and case management support for families.
www.innvision.org Autumn Gutierrez, 408-292-4286, autumng@innvision.org
Assist in resettlement, acculturation and immigration services; translations, ESL tutoring, case management, community outreach, administrative support.
www.theIRC.org Robin Miller, 408-453-3536, robinm@theirc.org
Prepare and serve hot meals to homeless and low-income families at nearby St. Patrick’s or St. Maria Goretti Kitchen. Prepare groceries as a Family Harvest Helper.
Rene Hollamby, 408-934-4993, rhollamby@loavesfishes.org
Tutor in MACSA special schools and after school programs. Work with the after school and evening sports programs, including fusal soccer; set up a mini sports session/program to coordinate. Help in an evening aerobics program for mothers and/or help entertain children in related exercises.
www.macsa.org Leticia, 408-929-1080, volunteer@macsa.org
Students Helping in the Naturalization of Elders. Provide ESL and Citizenship training for elders at downtown agencies and residential communities. A national program of Temple University. Services at Eastside Neighborhood Center and JohnXXIII.
www.sjsu.edu/csl 408-924-6965
A program of Catholic Charities, offers nutritious meals to seniors, on-going programs such as dance, ESL, immigration consultations and health screening services. Apply early through our Project SHINE, or contact directly.
www.ccsj.org Milton Cadena, 408-251-0217, mcadena@ccsj.org
Also program of Catholic Charities, serves low-income Asian, Filipino and Latino seniors aged 55 and older. Most of the seniors at John XXIII are newly arrived immigrants with very limited English. Apply early through our Project SHINE, or contact direct.
www.ccsj.org Libby Tait, 408-282-8606, ltait@ccsj.org
Our mission is to change lives and impact poverty by distributing food, clothing, and hygiene items, as well as providing those in need the tools for self-sufficiency and ministering with dignity, compassion, and respect. Serve multiple programs: Basic Needs, Welcome Center, Embracing Families, Youth Education, Adult Education, JobLink, Administration. Well structured service programs.
www.sacredheartcommunityservice.org Terri West, 408-278-2189 or 278-2171 terriw@sacredheartcommunityservice.org
Provide a gathering place for those in the neighborhood where they feel safe and can share their concerns with caring individuals. Get to know those whom you serve – their stories, struggles, gifts, joys and hopes. Offer homework sessions and computer training TTH.
www.smum.org Lawrence A. Robles, 408-292-0728, smum@sbcglobal.net
Teach ESL to day workers, teach employment-related skills; market the day worker program and develop employment opportunities.
Mary Mendes, 408-993-0837
Assist with community education, leadership development, and citizenship services for immigrant communities with Comite Cesar Chavez.
www.siren-bayarea.org Lucy Hernandez, 408-453-3003 lucy@siren-bayarea.org
Provide activities in arts & crafts, cooking, shopping, economics – for children from near/homeless, economically and educationally challenged families. (Convenient 2nd & 4th Sundays, time and Seventh Street location. Visit website for all information and volunteer application.)
www.sundayfriends.org Volunteer Coordinator, 408-793-0441, volunteer@sundayfriends.org
Tutor, mentor and teach children in our After School Academic Program (1-6pm: M-Th.). Mentor youth in the Robotics Program (9am-12: Sat.) so they can compete in the annual Tech Challenge competition. Bring books to live through the use of art as well as other fun outdoor activities in our Summer of Learning Program (8:30am-3pm, M-Th.). For those interested in working with adults, we are in need of instructors for our English as a Second Language (basic level) and computer classes. There is always a high need for bilingual Spanish speakers!
www.3street.org 408-295-8722, volunteercoordinator@3street.org
Help Seniors and area residents learn about computers, the internet, and web resources. Seniors also need ESL classes once or twice a week of one to two hours. Sandra M. Pinal, 408-937-5578, Sandra.PinalDelRio@aimco.com
Provide at-risk youth and families with support needed to be successful in school, employment, and in the community. Help build life skills with youth while playing various sports at the Center. http://www.ccsj.org/services/youth/wuyc.htm Tony Rodrigues, 408-938-6731
Serve as mentors, facilitate workshops, and assist on field trips in Y-Achievers for high school students, and J.U.M.P. program for middle school students.
www.scvymca.org, Michelle Mitchell, 408-715-6540, mmitchell@scvymca.org
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