Anaheim Community Services Department
200 S. Anaheim Blvd. Suite 433
Anaheim, CA 92805
Contact Name and Number:
Michelle Pritchard, Volunteer Coordinator
(714) 765-5191 or (714) 765-4427
Services Offered:
Anaheim Therapeutic Recreation Center provides services to persons having developmental disabilities. We provide neighborhood programs to work with at-risk youth to direct them towards positive recreational activities; we also supervise activities at neighborhood playgrounds. We sponsor the Oak Canyon Nature Center.
Short-term Volunteer Opportunities:
Students should call contact name given above. Many diverse opportunities are available at all facilities. Given services listed above, students should consider the type of volunteer work they would like to pursue.
Long-term Volunteer Opportunities:
Same as above.
Opportunities to Observe at Organization:
Please call for more information.
Opportunities for On-site Informational Interview:
Please call for more information.
Class Speakers: Same as above.
City of Brea, Community Services Department
City of Brea Community Services Program
Civic and Cultural Center
Number One Civic Center Circle
Brea, CA 92821-5758
Contact Name and Number:
Lois Monroe
(714) 990-7175
Services Offered:
Cultural Arts, such as public art, concerts in the park, Brea’s Gallery. Leisure Services, such as adult excursions and sports leagues, park and ball field, summer day camp, and recreation classes. Human Services, such as Brea Senior Center, the Job Center, and Volunteens. Special Events, such as Holiday Tree Lighting and July 4th Country Fair.
Short-term Volunteer Opportunities:
Work as theater usher and gallery helper. Assist with special events. Some seasonal work available with Human Services Division.
Long-term Volunteer Opportunities:
Assist with tiny tots, Senior Center, Day Camp, and clerical work.
Opportunities to Observe at Organization:
Please contact Pat Tremayne for information on this.
Class Speakers:
Contact Kathie DeRobbio, Management Analyst II, at (714) 671-4403 to speak about community services offered by a city’s marketing in the public sector.
Brea Community Emergency Council
Civic and Cultural Center
No. 1 Civic Circle Drive
Brea, CA 92621
Contact Name and Number:
Gilbert Arriola
(714) 671-4452
Services Offered:
Assistance given to needy Brea residents throughout the year in the form of rent, food, and clothing. Also, coordinate the Community Christmas Basket Program. Families receive a week’s worth of food and grocery voucher. Children are given toys.
Short-term Volunteer Opportunities:
Volunteers needed during the holiday season.
Opportunities to Observe at Organization:
Students are welcome to visit the city or actual Christmas Basket Distribution site in December.
Opportunities for On-site Informational Interview:
Contact Judy Campos, Human Services Supervisor, at (714) 990-7776 or Jill Kimble, Brea Community Emergency Council President at (714) 528-3401.
Class Speakers:
Please contact Jill Kimble, Brea Community Emergency Council President at (714) 528-3401.
City of Cypress
5275 Orange Ave.
Cypress, CA 90630
Contact Name and Number:
Irma Youssefieh, Senior Personnel Analyst
(714) 229-6681
Services Offered: Municipality.
Notes:
On an as-needed basis, I coordinate and place volunteers within departments. I am able to work with various options, but only as needed. I am available to discuss these options with interested students. Please have them contact me, Irma Youssefieh, at (714) 229-6681.
Placentia Chamber of Commerce
201-C East Yorba Linda Blvd.
Placentia, CA 92870
Contact Name and Number:
Carol J. Gallo, Executive Director
(714) 528-1873
Services Offered:
Sponsor a variety of special events and networking opportunities. Have Information Center for the community.
Short-term Volunteer Opportunities:
Available. Fluctuates depending on season.
Call contact name given above.
Long-term Volunteer Opportunities:
Available. Fluctuates depending on season.
Call contact name given above.
Opportunities to Observe at Organization:
Please encourage students to come and observe services; they would better understand the Chamber and the community. Contact Carol Gallo at (714) 528-1873 to arrange.
Opportunities for On-site Informational Interview:
Contact Carol J. Gallo, Executive Director, at (714) 528-1873 to speak about why a Chamber of Commerce exists and how it functions in the community.
Class Speakers:
Same as above as time permits.
City of Santa Ana
Corbin Community Center
2215 W. McFadden Ave.
Santa Ana, CA 92704
Contact Name and Number:
Pearl Raya
(714) 571-4284
(714) 647-6557 ( office )
Services Offered:
Information and referral, emergency food and shelter information. Employment information and placement. Clothing and food gift certificates distributed. Parent classes and community workshops.
Short-term Volunteer Opportunities:
Assist with client intake and child care when parents attend a workshop. Help with organizing an event.
Long-term Volunteer Opportunities:
Assist with community events planning, client intake. Organize employment job board; assist with seeking donations of canned food items.
Opportunities to Observe at Organization:
Students may visit our agency at any time Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Opportunities for On-site Informational Interview:
Contact Pearl Raya, Center Coordinator, or Jeanie Ramirez, Assistant Coordinator, at (714) 647-6557.
Class Speakers: Same as above.
City of Yorba Linda
P.O. Box 87014
Yorba Linda, CA 92686-8714
Contact Name and Number:
Marilyn Huff, Recreation Supervisor
(714) 961-7181
Services Offered:
Programs for adults and children. Senior Citizens activities. Facility management.
Short-term Volunteer Opportunities:
Write news releases for our programs. Assist with senior meal program. Plan activities for seniors. Contact local businesses and civic groups for donations to our programs.
Long-term Volunteer Opportunities:
Same as above only in-depth training.
Opportunities to Observe at Organization:
Students can visit on a one-time basis to collect information.
Opportunities for On-site Informational Interview:
Students may set up a meeting with our staff to gather information by calling prior to their visit. Contact Marilyn Huff, Facility Manager at (714) 961-7181.