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VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
| Acacia Adult Day Services |
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Volunteer Opportunities:
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Acacia has an ongoing need for activity volunteers, students, and interns in human services, psychology, and health related fields on a regular basis. Entertainment volunteers, such as those with musical skills, are in demand. Volunteers are needed to help with mailings, food service,and special events including holidays. A TB test is required. Training is provided. For further information, please call Kathy Huffstetler, Community Resource Coordinator, at (714) 530-1566. |
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Contact Name:
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Kathy Huffstetler, Community Resource Coordinator |
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Phone Number:
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(714) 530-1566 |
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Email Address:
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khuffstetler@acacia-services.org |
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Website:
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www.acacia-services.org |
| Acacia Adult Day Services, a nonprofit agency founded in 1979,provides adult day care and adult day health care for frail elderly adults and people with Alzheimer's and other physical disabilities at locations in Garden Grove and Cypress. Both sites are open weekdays. |
| Alzheimer’s Association of Orange County |
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Volunteer Opportunities:
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Support Group Leaders, Serving on a committee, Speaker's Bureau, Photographer, Event committees, Service, Computer Operations, or Ideas of your own. TRAINING IS PROVIDED! |
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Volunteer Coordinator:
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Melissa Crase |
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Phone Number:
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(949)955-9000 EXT 3710 |
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Director of Special Events:
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(949)955-9000 EXT 3704 |
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Website:
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www.alzoc.org |
| The Alzheimer's Association of Orange County relies on its volunteers to assist in the office, lead support groups, advocate for public policy change, serve on the Speaker's Bureau, assist with special events, and generally raise awareness about the disease and the needs of families affected by Alzheimer's. |
| American Red Cross - Blood Services |
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Volunteer Opportunities:
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Volunteers needed to assist during blood drives |
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Contact Name:
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Greg Thiel |
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Phone Number:
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1(800)498-9910 EXT 4 |
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Email Address:
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thielg@usa.redcross.org |
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Website:
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www.socalredcross.org |
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| Council on Aging - Caring Connections Friendly Visitor Program |
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Volunteer Opportunities:
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Volunteer one hour per week to make a difference in the life of an older or disabled person. A free four-hour friendly visitor training session is provided . |
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Coordinator of Volunteers:
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Patricia Moran-Johnson (714) 479-0107 Ext 273 pmjohnson@coaoc.org
Call if you are interested in becoming a volunteer. |
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Program Director:
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Sandy Hester (714) 479-0107 Ext 236
shester@coaoc.org
Call the director and ask about the Friendly Visitor Collaborative. |
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Teen Connections/Outreach Coordinator:
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C. Gutierrez (714) 479-0107 Ext 281
cgutierrez@coaoc.org
Teen Connections provides a volunteer opportunity to students who are interested in adding community service or service learning credits towards graduation. Call if you are interested in your high school or faith based youth group participating in Teen Connections. |
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Website:
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www.coaoc.org |
| The Caring Connections Program offers trained visitors to older adults and persons with disabilities who may be frail, isolated or have little contact with the outside world. Free volunteer and train-the-trainer programs are offered to interested individuals who want to make a difference in the life of someone who might otherwise be forgotten. Free training to faith-based and community organizations who wish to start or build a friendly visitor program is available. Caring Connections is the only countywide friendly visitor program in Orange County who visits older adults and persons with disabilities. |
Call if you are interested in helping residents to maintain or improve their quality of life in a skilled nursing home or residential care facility through advocacy, mediation, complaint-investigation, and resolution.
| Council on Aging - Long Term Care Ombudsman Program |
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Volunteer Opportunities:
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The Long-Term Ombudsman Service is the only federal and state mandated program to advocate for the 30,000 Orange County residents in 1,000 nursing and residential care facilities for the elderly. Ombudsmen work to resolve problems and concerns of individual residents by creating a presence through regular unannounced visits, monitoring conditions and care, and providing a voice for those unable to speak for themselves. |
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What is the Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program?:
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Ombudsmen receive and investigate an average of 3,000 complaints per year; these run the gamut of issues from complaints about cold food to alleged sexual abuse. Our Ombudsman program is the mandated reporting agency for any suspected abuse that occurs in licensed long-term care facilities. |
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How can I learn more about the Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program?
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Bob Haddock (714)479-0107 Ext. 226
Call if you are interested in learning how to become an advocate for the frail elderly in licensed long-term care facilities in Orange County. |
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Ombudsman Program Coordinator
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Rochelle Woolery (714) 479-0107 Ext. 213
swoolery@coaoc.org |
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Co-Coordinator:
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Marilyn Blackwood (714)-479-0107 Ext. 214
mrblackwood@coaoc.org |
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Website:
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www.coaoc.org |
| The Council on Aging-Orange County, Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program offers free training to qualified volunteers who complete the mandated California State Long-Term Care Ombudsman 36 hour training course and 15-20 hours of field mentoring prior to certification by the state. There is a fee to cover printing costs of $35—scholarships are available. |
| Community SeniorServ |
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Volunteer Opportunities:
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Various opportunities in Orange County Serving Seniors and their families. |
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Contact Name:
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Theresa Powell, Volunteer Manager |
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Phone Number:
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(714) 220-0224 ext 209 |
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Email Address:
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volunteer@communityseniorserv.com |
| Formed 32 years ago, Community SeniorServ provides a broad spectrum of services for seniors to enhance their physical and mental well being. These activities include case management, a homemaker registry, home delivered meals to over 750 elderly people, congregate meals for over 1200 seniors, a Friendly Visitor program as well as the day care programs. |
| Rebuilding Together Orange County |
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Volunteer Opportunities:
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Volunteers are needed in many capacities from clerical support to hammering a nail. |
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Phone Number:
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(714) 667-8174 |
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Email Address:
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rebuildingtogetheroc@earthlink.net |
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Website:
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www.socal.rebuildingtogether.org/Orange_County OR www.SoCal.RebuildingTogether.org for all Southern California Affiliates |
| Rebuilding Together Orange County (formerly Christmas in April), an affiliate of Rebuilding Together USA—the nation’s largest volunteer organization dedicated to preserving and revitalizing low-income houses throughout the nation. Their mission is to enable low income homeowners, particularly the elderly and disabled, to remain in their own homes for as long as they are able, living in warmth, safety, independence, and with dignity. |
| Regency Hospice |
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Volunteer Opportunities:
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Duties for volunteers include various forms of assistance and comfort, such as providing quality time with our patients by providing interaction through conversation, reading a book, writing a letter, or holding one's hand. Other duties might include providing assistance to the family in running errands or house chores. There may also be a need for volunteers assisting with office needs, i.e., light clerical. Training is provided for our volunteers. |
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Phone Number:
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(714) 899-3398 |
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Email Address:
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paulregency@yahoo.com |
| Regency Hospice provides care for patients and families facing a life-limiting illness. At the center of our hospice care is the belief that each of us has the right to die pain-free and with dignity, and that our families will receive the necessary support to allow us to do so. We at Regency Hospice offer both our patients, who no longer benefit from curative treatment, and their families high quality, compassionate care. |
| Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Council of Orange County |
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Volunteer Opportunities:
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Thrift Stores: Assist in merchandising items, cashiers, and other tasks.
Council Offices: Administrative tasks and project management.
Production Center: Receive, sort, evaluate, price and merchandise donated items for sale in thrift stores.
Institute for Conflict Management: Trains and manages volunteer mediators.
Second Harvest Food Bank: Receive, sort and distribute food to nearly 400 authorized agencies throughout Orange County.
Winter Cold Weather Shelters - visit our website to get detailed information on all of our volunteer opportunities. |
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Phone Number:
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(714) 288-5600 |
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Website:
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www.svdpoc.org |
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Each center has a variety of tasks for volunteers. There may be a need for home meal drivers, assistance at the congregate meal site, clerical and special events assistance, or help with computer instruction.
| City of Anaheim Community Services |
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Volunteer Opportunities:
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Assistance in the following programs: The Anaheim Therapeutic Recreation Program, Community Centers, Senior Programs, Youth Programs, Oak Canyon Nature Center, Special events and Libraries. |
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Contact Name:
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Denise Durkin, Volunteer Coordinator |
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Phone Number:
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(714)765-3906 |
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Email Address:
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DDurkin@Anaheim.net |
| The purpose of the City of Anaheim Community Services Department's Volunteer Office, is to enhance and expand programs through volunteer support. In addition to our volunteer opportunities we also offer college students internships. |
| Meals on Wheels - Anaheim |
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Volunteer Opportunities:
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Drivers, using own vehicle, approximately 2 hours around noontime, one day Monday through Friday, every other week. |
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Phone Number:
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(714) 774-4241 |
| Deliver nutritious meals (hot meal for lunch, cold meal and milk for evening) to homebound residents of Anaheim. |
| Brea Senior Center |
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Volunteer Opportunities:
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Gift Shop, Lunch Program, Computer Tutoring, Exercise Program Assistant, Conversational Italian Instructor, Home Delivered Meals Program, Office Clerk positions. |
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Contact Name:
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Deni Tidland, Senior Director |
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Phone Number:
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(714) 990-7751 |
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Email Address:
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denit@ci.brea.ca.us |
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Website:
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www.ci.brea.ca.us |
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| Buena Park Senior Center |
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Volunteer Opportunities:
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Special Events: i.e. Health Fairs, Volunteer Recognition, Fashion Show and Tea, Super Senior Saturday
Computer Lab Instructor: Basic computering, all the way to advanced, digital camera, power point, etc. Will train, but having patience and a warm smile is a priority (Lab open Monday - Friday) |
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Contact Name:
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Kim Garber |
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Phone Number:
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(714) 236-3870 |
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Email Address:
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kgarber@buenapark.com |
| Volunteers must do a variety of duties, direct people to correct areas, provide information, and work in the kitchen serving cookies and punch. Must be energetic, sociable and especially - kind. |
| Cypress Senior Center |
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Volunteer Opportunities:
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Home Delivered Meals (driving or walking)
Nutrition Program (dining room, kitchen, reservation desk)
Volunteer Instructors for Classes: Computers, Spanish, and other areas of interest
Reception Desk: Office work, i.e. answer phones, greet people, provide information, assist staff with mail and other projects
Special Events: Variety of jobs depending on the event
Commodities: Package and assist with dispersing food for commodities distribution |
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Contact Name:
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Joan Bardin, Recreation Coordinator |
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Phone Number:
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(714) 229-2005 |
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Email Address:
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jbardin@ci.cypress.ca.us |
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Website:
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www.ci.cypress.ca.us |
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| H. Louis Lake Senior Center |
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Volunteer Opportunities:
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Assist at front desk, greet new people at the welcome table, deliver meals to the homebound, serve the daily lunch meal at the center, teach classes and serve in many other ways. |
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Contact Name:
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Mona Soares, Assistant Supervisor |
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Phone Number:
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(714) 741-5253 |
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Email Address:
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monas@ci.garden-grove.ca.us |
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Website:
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www.ci.garden-grove.ca.us |
| Volunteers are a vital aspect to the senior center. If you are looking for a volunteer opportunity, we have something for you. |
| Huntington Beach- Michael Rodgers Senior Outreach |
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Volunteer Opportunities:
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Transportation Program Drivers, Friendly Visitors, Deliver Meals to homes, Deliver Holiday Meals (Thanksgiving, Christmas, Valentines Day and Easter), Special Events and Office Support. |
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Contact Name:
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Diane Swarts, Volunteer Services Coordinator |
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Phone Number:
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( 714) 374-1544 |
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Email Address:
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DSwarts@surfcity-hb.org |
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| Irvine Community Senior Services (Lakeview and Rancho Senior Centers) |
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Volunteer Opportunities:
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Outreach services, lunch program, recreation, education, mentoring, fitness center, newspaper translation, and special events. |
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Contact Name:
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Ellen Jones , Volunteer Facilitator |
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Phone Number:
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(949) 724-6900 ext. 6904 |
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Email Address:
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ejones@ci.irvine.ca.us |
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Website:
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www.irvineseniors.org |
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| Placentia Senior Center |
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Volunteer Opportunities:
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Bread Distribution Assistant
Entertainment
TLC Dining Room Assistant
Casino Trips Lead person
Center Craft & Arts Lead person
Front Desk Receptionist
TLC Assistant/Front Desk
Maintenance Lead person
Food Distribution Assistant
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Contact Name:
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Eddie Figueroa, Senior Center Coordinator |
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Phone Number:
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(714) 986-2332 |
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Email Address:
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dfigueroa@placentia.org |
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| Santa Ana Senior Center |
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Volunteer Opportunities:
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We have an urgent need for volunteers for our “Homebound Lunches Delivery.” Other positions that are available are: Facility Attendant, Receptionist, Coffee-Bar Attendant & Bingo Caller. We need recycled grocery bags for our commodity program. |
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Contact Name:
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Gloria Alvarado, Center Leader |
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Phone Number:
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(714) 647-6540 |
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Email Address:
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galvarado@ci.santa-ana.ca.us |
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| Tustin Area Senior Center |
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Volunteer Opportunities:
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Receptionists, gift shop, lunch program, outreach program, special events, food distribution, water bill stuffers, computer tutors. |
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Contact Name:
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Marilyn Esposito or Vanessa Arizaga |
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Phone Number:
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Marilyn: (714) 573-3340 or Vanessa: (714) 573-3347 |
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Email Address:
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mesposito@tustinca.org or varizaga@tustinca.org |
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Website:
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www.tustinca.org |
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| Westminster Senior Center |
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Volunteer Opportunities:
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Dining Room, Coffee Table, Home Delivered Meals Drivers, Special Events, Display case, Bingo Callers, Project SHUE (Intergenerational Program), and Crafts. |
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Contact Name:
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Mary Andrusky, Volunteer Coordinator |
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Phone Number:
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(714) 895-2878 |
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Email Address:
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maryan@ci.westminster.ca.us |
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Other Volunteer Opportunities
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| AARP |
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Volunteer Opportunities:
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AARP Advocacy, AARP Chapters, AARP Driver Safety Program, AARP Grief and Loss Programs, AARP Tax-Aide Program, AARP Volunteer Leadership. |
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Contact Name:
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Debbie Dalton |
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Phone Number:
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(626) 585-2631 |
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Email Address:
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ddalton@aarp.org |
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Website:
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www.aarp.org/volunteer |
| AARP is a nonprofit, nonpartisan membership organization dedicated to making life better for people 50 and over. We provide information and resources; engage in legislative, regulatory and legal advocacy; assist members in serving their communities; and offer a wide range of unique benefits, special products, and services for our members. These include AARP The Magazine, published bimonthly; AARP Bulletin, our monthly newspaper; Segunda Juventud, our quarterly newspaper in Spanish; NRTA our quarterly newsletter for National Retired Teachers Association Members; and our Web site, www.aarp.org. We have staffed offices in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. |
| Children First: Hands Across Generation |
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Volunteer Opportunities:
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Work with low-income children to help improve their vocabulary and language and problem solving skills. |
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Contact Name:
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Lan Nguyen |
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Phone Number:
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(949) 474-5884 |
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Email Address:
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LNguyen@meragefoundations.com |
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Website:
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www.meragefoundations.com |
| A Merage Foundation was founded to help skilled retirees make a positive, meaningful contribution to the learning abilities and development of low-income children in Orange County. The mission is to bring these two groups together to expand developmental opportunities and enhance quality of life for low-income children. |
| County of Orange |
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Volunteer Opportunities:
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Volunteer services are required in a variety of areas including mentoring, tour guides, computer assistance, library services, mediation and help with environmental projects. |
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Contact Name:
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Jane Dawson |
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Phone Number:
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(714) 834-7440 |
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Email Address:
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jane.dawson@ocgov.com |
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Website:
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www.oc.ca.gov/hr/volunteer/volunteer.asp |
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| The Friendly Center |
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Volunteer Opportunities:
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Academic tutoring, Receptionist, Assistance with Senior Citizen Program |
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Program Director
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Cynthia Drury |
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Email address
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Cynthia.friendly@sbcglobal.net |
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Phone Number:
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(714) 771-5300 |
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Executive Director:
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Cathy Seelig |
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Phone Number:
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(714) 771-5300 |
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Email Address:
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cathy.friendly@sbcglobal.net |
| Volunteers are a vital part of The Friendly Center's programs and services. Volunteer tutors commit to a Monday/Wednesday or Tuesday/Thursday schedule tutoring children one on one or two on one from 3 to 6 in the afternoon. Volunteer receptionist needs to be bilingual, answer phones and assist walk-in clients, hours are flexible. Volunteers in our Senior Citizen Program assist with serving lunch and helping with activities Monday through Friday from 10am to 1pm. |
| Garden Grove Police Department |
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Volunteer Opportunities:
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V.I.P. (Volunteers In Policing) Program |
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Contact Name:
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Susan Crook, Volunteer Coordinator |
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Phone Number:
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(714) 741-5459 |
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Email Address:
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susanc@ci.garden-grove.ca.us |
| The program is comprised of citizens from 18 years old to their mid-80's who provide volunteer support in 30 different regular assignments for the department. We require a one year and four hour a week minimum commitment. In addition, Volunteers assist with several community programs, projects and events. |
| KIDWORKS |
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Volunteer Opportunities:
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Academic assistance and mentoring, homework help, computer instruction, etc. |
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Contact Name:
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Coleman - Volunteer Coordinator |
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Phone Number:
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(714) 834-9400 X 107 |
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Email Address:
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coleman@kidworksonline.org |
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Website:
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www.kidworksonline.org |
| KIDWORKS exists to restore at-risk neighborhoods one life at a time. We do this by empowering students, ages 4 -18, through academic assistance and mentoring. At our centers, we offer a school-readiness program for preschoolers every morning and after-school homework help, tutoring and computer instruction for students from K-12th grade. |
| Volunteer Center Orange County |
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Volunteer Opportunities:
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RSVP (Retired Senior Volunteer Program): for volunteers over 55 years old that can at least volunteer for a few hours a month.
Volunteer Literacy Mentor: Serve as a role model while working with children one on one using a scientifically based reading curriculum to assist students progress. |
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Contact Name:
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Marilyn Thompson, Senior Coordinator |
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Phone Number:
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(714) 953-5757 Ext. 111 |
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Email Address:
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mthompson@volunteercenter.org |
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Website:
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www.volunteercenter.org |
| RSVP invites adults to put their experience to work solving problems close to home. Whether teaching children or adults to read, creating a recycling program, or providing much needed support to non-profit agencies, RSVP volunteers are making their communities stronger. If you enjoy working with others to solve community problems, please call Marilyn Thompson at (714) 953-5757 ext. 111. |
| THINK Together |
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Volunteer Opportunities:
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Various opportunities related to assisting children academically |
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Contact Name:
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Tom Linnert , Director of Volunteer Development |
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Phone Number:
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(714) 543-3807 ext. 204 |
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Email Address:
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tlinnert@thinktogether.org |
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Website:
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www.thinktogether.org/ |
| THINK Together volunteers assist academically at-risk youth by providing homework assistance and educational support so that the student achieves academic success in the classroom. Volunteers help student with homework as well as assist with activities that improve a student's reading and math skills. Volunteers read stories as well as listen to the children read aloud. Some volunteers assist with computer activities, arts and craft projects as well as other enrichment activities that promote character development and social responsibility. |
| YMCA |
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Volunteer Opportunities:
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A variety of opportunities working with youth |
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Contact Name:
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Laura Munoz |
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Phone Number:
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(714) 549-9622 |
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Email Address:
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lmunoz@ymcaoc.net |
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Website:
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www.ymcaoc.org |
| Opportunities are available for volunteers to work with youth in afterschool programs, tutoring, mentoring, coaching, through service-learning/community projects, week-long resident (away) camps, and during special one-day events. We also have opportunities for volunteers to work with adults (developmentally-disabled) on overnight trips and active older adults through the fitness programs. |
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Volunteer Match
Enter your zip code and interest area to find an opportunity
www.Volunteermatch.org
Freedom Corps
President Bush’s new Freedom corps has links to various opportunities, including information on the Citizen corps.
www.usafreedomcorps.gov/
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INFORMATION LINE (714) 567-7500
Toll Free In OC: (800) 510-2020
TDD Line: (714) 550-9472
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