Center for Community Learning & Leadership
Alphabetized List of Community Learning Opportunities
Below is a list of community learning opportunities compiled by CCLL. This document is also available at CCLL web site by TOPIC at: http://www.sjsu.edu/ccll/students/CurrentService/index.htm
2nd Chance 4 Pets
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.
Contact: 2nd Chance 4 Pets
Phone: 408.871.1133
Email:
Address: 1484 Pollard Rd, No. 444, Los Gatos, CA. 95032
Website: www.2ndchance4pets.org
Academic Chess
Academic Chess is looking for volunteers to join us in our chess instruction activities on elementary school campuses in the Silicon Valley. Chess classes meet between the hours of 2PM to 5PM Monday thru Friday. We provide the instructional materials, and chess instructor classes to help our develop their teaching skills. We are a non-profit nurturing after-school enrichment organization that has taught in the Silicon Valley for the past 12 years.
Contact: D'Lamont Robinson
Phone: 408.449.9298
Email:
Address: Different Locations in CA
Website: www.academicchess.org
Alum Rock Counseling Center- Mentoring program
The mentoring program provides an opportunity for students to share their positive experiences and help change the lives of young people living on the East Side of San Jose. Mentors are asked to commit to a Mentee for 1 academic year and spend 6-8 hours with Mentee on a monthly basis. Opportunities are also provided for group outings, individual outings, and attending events with your Mentee such as SF Giants, Monterey Bay Aquarium, Lawrence Hall of Science, Symphonies, San Jose Earth Quakes, Alcatraz Cruises and many more. ARCC Mentor Program can be applied toward College Courses, Experience in working with youth, and Community Service Hours.
Contact: Beatriz Ramos
Phone: 408.294.0500 Ext.129.
Email:
Address: 1245 East Santa Clara Street San Jose, CA 95116
Website: www.alumrockcc.org
American Cancer Society Silicon Valley / Central Coast
The volunteers and staff members of the American Cancer Society empower and mobilize communities to prevent cancer, save lives, and diminish suffering by distinguishing the Society as the organization of choice for meaningful volunteer engagement.
Contact: Marcia Yankelitis
Phone: 408.688.0103
Email:
Address: 747 Camden Ave Ste B Campbell, CA 95008
Website: http://www.cancer.org
American Diabetes Association - San Jose, CA
American Diabetes Association Community Outreach Program is seeking volunteers for the following opportunities: Become active/contributing members of our program planning committee for “Feria de Salud” (major health fair) and educational diabetes community programs on nutrition, obesity, vision, dental and foot care and tabling at selected health fairs. Training on basics of diabetes will be provided, along with an introduction to general ADA brochures.
Contact: Linda Mayberry
Phone: 408.241.1922
Email:
Address: 4040 Moorpark Ave, Suite 105, San Jose, CA 95117
Website: http://www.diabetes.org
American Heart Association / American Stroke Association
We are working everyday to save lives from America's No. 1 and No. 3 killers, heart disease and stroke. Our goal is to reduce risk, disability and death from heart disease and stroke by 25 percent by the year 2010.
Contact: Soua Lee
Phone: 408-977-4950
Fax: 408-977-4959
Email:
Address: One Almaden Blvd. Ste. 500 San Jose, CA 95113
Website: http://www.strokeassociation.org
Asian Americans for community involvement (AACI)
Asian Americans for Community Involvement (AACI)’s mission is to improve the health, mental health, and well-being of individuals and their families by providing an array of human services.
Contact: Volunteering at AACI
Phone: 408.975.2730
Email: ,
Address: 2400 Moorpark Ave., Suite 300 San Jose, CA 95128
Website: www.aaci.org
Asian Law alliance
Asian Americans for Comm
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Email:
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Bay Area After-School All-Stars in San Jose
The Bay Area After-School All-Stars provide free, comprehensive out-of-school programming for under-served youth, focusing on enriching the mind, body, and character of every child we serve, and giving them the skills and self-confidence needed to more fully engage in the core school day. Bay Area After-School All-Stars have academic and health & sports programs.
Website: http://www.sjallstars.org
Address: Varies, different Bay Area-Afterschool All-Star programs at school location
http://www.bayallstars.org/districts/sanjose
Middle Schools
School / Contact / Phone / Email /Burnett Academy / Tanner Bryden / 408.316.6840 /
Herbert Hoover / Kelly Bubaker / 408.394.1731 /
John Muir / Reycha Webb / 408.394.1612 /
River Glen / Annie Maletta / 408.315.9826 /
Willow Glen / Jeremy Portilla / 408.316.4761 /
Elementary Schools
School / Contact / Phone / Email /Bachrodt Academy / James Landa / 408.315.8193 /
Horace Mann / Maureen Reyes / 408.314.9227 /
Gardner Academy / Pamela Portilla / 408.315.8754 /
Grant Academy / Fransis Di Giallorenzo / 408.510.2413 /
Trace / Natasha Jaramillo / 408.890.0779 /
Lowell / Adriana Canchola / 408.910.2459 /
Bill Wilson Center
Volunteer opportunities include becoming a telephone counselor on our crisis hotline, or being a mentor, tutor, or coach for our youth.
Contact: Janna Kenniston
Phone: 408.850.6138
Email:
Address: 3490 The Alameda, Santa Clara, CA 95050
Website: http://www.billwilsoncenter.org
Boys and Girls Club of Silicon Valley
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.
Contact: Boys and Girls Club of Silicon Valley
Phone: 408.957.96785
Email:
Address: Different locations in San Jose,CA
Website: www.bgclub.org
Boys & Girls Clubs of the Peninsula – Menlo Park
Digital Media Arts Assistant
Assist in workshops that educate youth on programming using Arduino and processing languages. Assist in developing and executing art projects using electronic components. It’s a 6-week Summer Program; June 21 – July 30. Volunteer needed either Monday mornings from 10:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. or Thursday afternoons from 4:30 p.m.-7 p.m. and/or Friday evenings 4 p.m. – 7p.m.
Graphic Design Arts Educational Assistant
Volunteers will assist in training youth on Adobe graphic design production software (Photoshop, Illustrator, In Design and After effects). Also assist in supporting development and execution of youth work and with publicity of student work. It’s a 6-week Summer Program; June 21 – July 30. Volunteer needed either Tuesday mornings and/or afternoons 10:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. or 2-3:30 p.m.
Video Production Educational Assistant
Volunteers will assist in training youth on video production equipment (HD camera, tripod, external mic, flash recorder). Assist in supporting development and execution of youth video productions and with publicity and outreach of student films. It is a 6-week Summer program; June 21 – July 30. Volunteer needed either Wednesday evenings from 4:30-7 p.m. or Thursday evenings from 4:30-7p.m.
Woven Arts Assistant
The Volunteer will assist in instructing knitting, sewing, crochet at embroidery workshops and in pattern making. It is a 6-week Summer Program; June 21-July 30. Volunteer needed either Monday mornings from 10:30 – 1 p.m. or Friday mornings 10:30 – 1 p.m.
Summer Camp Counselor
The summer program will run from June 14th to July 30th. The half-day program (math, science, reading, and sports) lasts from 8AM-1PM, Monday through Friday. Instructors who cannot commit to the half-day program can opt for the Math Only option, from 8AM-11AM.
Boys & Girls Clubs of the Peninsula– James Flood School Summer Academy Counselor
Lead a group of 15 to 20 students in CNG's summer academy, which will provide students in grades 4 through 8 with math and science enrichment as well as electives including various arts, Youth Community Service, and High School Prep. Program runs from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. from Monday – Friday June 28th –July 30th.
Boys & Girls Clubs of the Peninsula – Redwood City Clubhouse Jr. Giants Baseball Coach
Practicing baseball with a team of 7 - 10 year-olds three weeks prior to the league and motivating them throughout the season. In this league, the score is not kept and a pitching machine is used. One of the biggest duties is to make this a fun and enriching experience for our young, budding baseball players.
Contact: Merilyn Tonga
Phone: 650.646.6062
Email:
Address: 401 Pierce Road, Menlo Park, CA 94025
Website: www.bgcp.org
Building Skills Partnership
Building Skills Partnership is recruiting ESL Teaching Aides, Computer Teachers and Tutors and Administrative Volunteers. Volunteers must be dependable, have a commitment to social justice and a respect of other cultures.Spanish speaking skills and teaching experience is helpful, but not required.
Contact: Madeleine Case
Phone: 408.280.5329
Email:
Address: 1010 Ruff Drive San Jose, CA 95110
Website: www.buildingskills.org
California Community Partners for Youth
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 or other schools in Eastside Unified School district. Also needs youth training in technology.
Contact: Jeff Bornefeld
Phone: 408-396-4782
Email: ,
Address: Different Schools in the Eastside Unified School district
Website: www.ccpy.org
Camp Campbell Outdoor Science School (YMCA Program)
You can volunteer as a cabin leader. Commit to volunteering one or more M-F week anytime throughout the school year to mentoring fifth- and six-grade students in an outdoor-ed program. Our program is residential meaning that you stay in cabin with the kids for the week. Includes a full day of training.
Contact: Cabin Leader Coordinators
Phone: 831.338.8829
Email:
Address: 16275 Highway 9 Boulder Creek, CA 95006
Website: http://www.ymcasv.org/ymcacampcampbell
Catholic Charities of Santa Clara County
Offers a wide variety of programs and services that help families and individuals rise up out of poverty and change their lives for good. Our services give people the tools they need to overcome many of the barriers to fully participating in our community and living a good life. Some programs are: Catholic Charities Friendly Visitor Program
Contact: Volunteer Coordinator
Phone: 408-468-0100
Email: .
Address: 2625 Zanker Road, Suite 200 San Jose, CA 95134-2107
Website: http://www.catholiccharitiesscc.org
CÉsar Chavez Community Action Center (CCCAC is Located on SJSU Campus)
CCCAC was established by Associated Students in July 2005 and purpose is to connect SJSU students with community service opportunities that deepen the educational experience while promoting the lifelong commitment to civic activism at the heart of the César Chavez legacy. Below is list of student-run programs of CCCAC.
Contact: Maribel Martinez
Phone: 408-924-4144.
Fax: 408.924.4126
Email:
Address: SJSU Campus, Building BB, #105
Website: http://as.sjsu.edu/cccac
Fuerza Escolar(FE) (A CCCAC Program)
FE is a mentoring program advocating the need for college role models and the importance of promoting higher education to elementary students in underprivileged communities. Mentors inspire hope and empower youth, as Fè in Spanish means “faith”, which this program highlights. The program is open to all San Jose State students or community members and was initiated in September of 2008.
Contact: Gabriel Rodriguez Jr.
Phone: 408-924-4144
Email:
Address: Volunteering at Washington Elementary, 100 Oak Street San Jose, CA 95110
Website: http://as.sjsu.edu/cccac/index.jsp?val=cccac_student
I Think (A CCCAC Program)
I Think is a student-led program enlightening the community about social issues, cultivating community engagement, and fostering community-building leadership. Previous workshops include: Service Planning, Community Media Community Awareness Tour and Seminar, Getting Engaged with My Community, and Equality and Education.
Contact: Yan Yin Choy
Phone: 408-924-4144
Email:
Address: SJSU Campus, Building BB #105
Website: http://as.sjsu.edu/cccac
Legacy Tours (A CCCAC Program)
Leading tours with groups of K-12 students of SJSU, emphasizing the legacies and history behind the Tommie Smith John Carlos Statures, Yoshihiro Uchida Hall, Cèsar Chavez Arch of Dignity, and other centers of student service learning programs. Tour guides hope to engage students to strive for higher education.
Contact: Legacy Tours
Phone: 408-924-4144
Email:
Address: SJSU Campus, Building BB #105
Website: http://as.sjsu.edu/cccac/index.jsp?val=cccac_student
STRIVE (A CCCAC Program)
STRIVE is an innovative college mentoring program that connects motivated, low-income high school students with undergraduate mentors, who guide them through the college application process and into enrollment at four-year universities and colleges, providing them with opportunities and resources to break the cycle of poverty forever
Contact: Adessa Kiryakos
Phone: 408-924-4144
Email:
Address: Volunteering at Del Mar High School, 1224 Del Mar Avenue San Jose, CA 95128
Website: www.striveforcollege.org
Volunteer(A CCCAC Program)
Need a service opportunity for personal, academic or leadership enrichment? We will connect you to a community organization!
Contact: Nikole Moffett
Phone: 408-924-4144
Email:
Address: SJSU Campus, Building BB #105
Website: http://as.sjsu.edu/cccac
City San Jose, Strong Neighborhood Initiative (SNI)
Other SNIs offers a range of outstanding SL opportunities in neighborhoods including University, Spartan Keyes, Thirteenth Street, Gateway East. Faculty/students are invited to meet directly with SNI officials or Neighborhood Project Managers to plan participation in any project phase. Visit the City websites to view strategies in which students can civically engage.
Contact: SNI Team Manager
Phone: 408-277-4477
Email:
Address: 200 E. Santa Clara St. 14th Floor San Jose, CA 95113
Website: http://www.strongneighborhoods.org
Check out the many opportunities available throughout the City on the Volunteer San Jose website: www.volunteersanjose.org For more information call 408-535-3500
CommUniverCity San José
CommUniverCity San José engages faculty, students and community partners to develop and sustain meaningful course-based service-learning opportunities that foster civic engagement among students and strengthen community connections among residents. CommUniverCity San José’s projects address education, community health and improvements to the neighborhood environment. These projects are based on priorities set by neighborhood residents, and are accomplished through collaboration with the Five Wounds / Brookwood Terrace Community, San José State University, and the City of San José. Internship opportunities exist for students in good academic standing who have strong leadership, planning and communication skills, demonstrate initiative, and are interested in working in a diverse, multicultural setting. Interns develop and lead neighborhood projects. Fluency in Spanish and English, and a minimum commitment of 100 hours for a full semester are preferred. CommUniverCity also offers volunteer opportunities for students who are passionate about helping others, committed to learning more about building strong communities, and thrive working in a collaborative environment. Volunteers work with different teams to implement neighborhood projects in the community.