Orange County Second District Supervisor, James W. Silva
10 Civic Center Plaza
Santa Ana, CA 92702
Contact Name and Number:
Steve Franks
(714) 834-3220
Short-term Volunteer Opportunities:
Respond to constituents, help with the phones, and compile press files.
Long-term Volunteer Opportunities:
Long-term volunteers would be assigned specific issues to handle.
Opportunities to Observe at Organization:
Students are welcome to observe Orange County Board of Supervisors weekly Board Meetings on Tuesdays at 9:30 a.m.; the last Tuesday of every month the meeting is at 7:00 p.m.
Opportunities for On-site Informational Interview:
Contact Steve Franks. Any staff member would be willing and able to discuss many issues relating to the County.
Class Speakers:
Contact either of the following at (714) 834-3220:
Jim Silva can speak about issues relating to Orange County and Nina Hull can speak about domestic violence.
Republican Party of Orange County
245 Fischer, Suite C2
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Contact Name and Number:
Emily Sansord
(714) 556-8555
Services Offered:
Our office conducts Republican voter registration and “Get Out the Vote” activities. A Speakers Bureau is available upon request.
Short-term Volunteer Opportunities:
Assist with Headquarters work such as mailings, office assistance, answering phones, etc. Help with current registration, Get Out the Vote, or campaign drives.
Long-term Volunteer Opportunities:
Same as above as well as temporary election headquarters assistance, volunteer recruitment and assistance with special events.
Opportunities to Observe at Organization:
Contact Emily Sansord for appointment.
Opportunities for On-site Informational Interview:
Same as above.
Class Speakers:
A Speakers Bureau of the Republican Party of Orange County is available. Contact Jo Ellen Allen, Vice Chairman of the Republican Party of Orange County, at (714) 973-5622.
United Nations Association/UNICEF, Orange County Chapter
2428 N. Grand Ave. Suite F
Santa Ana, CA 92705
Contact Name and Number:
Jean Gill or Ruth Leger or Mel Thackrey, Shop Coordinators (714) 542-9743 or
Jan Halvorsen , Chapter President
Suzanne Darweesh, Chapter President
(714) 738-1785
Services Offered:
Resource room with materials available regarding UNICEF, other UN agencies, and about the United Nations, itself. Also have information about issues before the UN. We also have a gift shop with gifts from around the world.
Long-term Volunteer Opportunities:
A semester intern could help in the shop, could help in the resource room organizing material, could help with our outreach program to elementary, junior and senior high schools.
Opportunities to Observe at Organization:
Students are welcome to visit our center at any time. Students and teachers are usually very interested in our resource room as well as the stories behind some of our more unusual gifts. We are open from 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday and 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Saturday or by appointment.
Opportunities for On-site Informational Interview:
Several Board members are available for this purpose. We consider educating students about the UN and its agencies an important role for the chapter. Please call (714) 542-9743 to set up an appointment.
Class Speakers:
Suzanne Darweesh at (714) 738-1785 can speak about women’s issues, UNIFEM, UNICEF, or other topics. John Osborn, former UNA Southern California Division President can speak on the UN and Model UN.