1725 West 17th Street
Santa Ana, CA 92847
Contact Name and Number:
Joe Vargas, MPH, Program Supervisor
(714) 834-7851
Services Offered:
Educational presentations to English as a Second Language classes. Topics include HIV/AIDS and tuberculosis in English and Spanish.
Opportunities to Observe at Organization:
Students could observe presenters at site location. Call for information.
Opportunities for On-site Informational Interview:
Contact either of the following:
Jorge Lopez, Health Education Associate, at (714) 834- 8497.
Marta McCanne, Health Education Associate, at (714) 834-7964.
Class Speakers: All of the above.
Alzheimer’s Association of Orange County
2540 N. Santiago Blvd.
Orange, CA 92867
Contact Name and Number:
Judy Dickerson, Program Director
(714) 283-1111 Ext. 36
Services Offered:
Provide “Helpline,” support groups, in-home respite and planning program, lending library, education about Alzheimer’s, counseling, legal advice, and case management.
Long-term Volunteer Opportunities:
Assist with telephone helpline and Visiting Volunteers Program (visit patients and family caregivers on a twice-monthly basis to provide information and support).
Opportunities to Observe at Organization:
Available. Please call for an appointment.
Opportunities for On-site Informational Interview:
We are happy to accommodate students who make advance arrangements with the contact names given above.
Class Speakers: Same as above.
American Cancer Society
1940 E. Deere Ave., Suite 100
Santa Ana, CA 92705
Contact Name and Number:
Irene Najera
(949) 261-9446
Services Offered:
Provides transportation, sickroom equipment, rehabilitation programs, screening programs, and smoking cessation programs. Act as a community resource for education and research.
Short-term Volunteer Opportunities:
Stamp brochures, stuff envelopes, other various programs that occur during special events.
Long-term Volunteer Opportunities:
Work on Helpline. Volunteers answer questions regarding cancer, direct caller to many programs and services, and get caller in touch with community organizations.
Opportunities to Observe at Organization:
Could observe committee meetings which occur on-site. Need to clear through chairperson prior to meeting.
Opportunities for On-site Informational Interview:
By appointment only.
Class Speakers:
Contact Bruce Vancil, Director of Cancer Control, at (714) 261-9446. Qualified to speak on various subjects related to cancer.
American Diabetes Association
California Affiliate
1570 Brookhollow Drive, #120
Santa Ana, CA 92705
Contact Name and Number:
Administrative Assistant
(714) 662-7940
Services Offered:
Community education, diabetes support groups, fund raising events, sub-chapter development.
Short-term Volunteer Opportunities:
Answer phones and provide community resource information. Enter data and correspondence. Assist with special assignments. Conduct follow-up calls.
Long-term Volunteer Opportunities:
Assist with committee work. Conduct public outreach. Research. Provide health education and marketing.
Opportunities to Observe at Organization:
Yes. Students can observe project management, fund raising events, and public education.
Opportunities for On-site Informational Interview:
Available with staff members but not with patients. Call contact given above.
Class Speakers:
Call Debbie Storey, Community Outreach Specialist, at (714) 662-7940.
American Lung Association
1570 E. 17th Street
Santa Ana, CA 92705
Contact Name and Number:
Diane Masseth-Jones
(714) 835-5864
Fax (714) 835-0169
Services Offered:
Educational programs and services to fight lung disease including the following: adult lung disease outreach; pediatric lung disease support groups/educational programs; smoking cessation programs, smoking prevention; tuberculosis education; environmental health; occupational health and advocacy.
Short-term Volunteer Opportunities:
Provide office support including responsibilities of reception, light typing, and computer input. Help with health fairs, special events, public relations, and public health programs. Give educational support.
Long-term Volunteer Opportunities:
Same as above.
Opportunities to Observe at Organization:
Available. Please call for an appointment.
Opportunities for On-site Informational Interview:
Contact Iva Cook, Educational Resources, at (714) 835-5864.
Class Speakers:
Call Iva Cook, Educational Resources, at (714) 835-5864. She can direct faculty/student to Executive Director or representatives on Speakers Bureau.
Autism Society of Orange County
2522 Chambers Road, Suite 212
Tustin, CA 92680
Contact Name and Number:
Paula Peterson
(714) 974-2149
Services Offered:
Information and support groups.
Short-term Volunteer Opportunities:
Help parents with children.
Long-term Volunteer Opportunities:
Assist with office work.
Opportunities to Observe at Organization:
By appointment only. Students can observe meetings, etc.
Opportunities for On-site Informational Interview:
By appointment only. Please call for information.
Class Speakers:
Contact Patricia Peterson , at (714) 974-2149.
Community Health Charities
2115 W. Crescent Ave., Suite 252
Anaheim, CA 92801
Contact Name and Number:
Loretta Moody
(714) 502-9153
Services Offered:
We raise funds for 40 non-profit health agencies through workplace campaigns. We distribute information on where to get member agency health services, give informational presentations to educate the community on member agencies, and raise funds for our member agencies.
Short-term Volunteer Opportunities:
During the Fall campaign season (Sept. through Dec.), students can be trained to give presentations to donor groups. Off season, students can assist with access work and help with public relations.
Long-term Volunteer Opportunities:
Same as above.
Opportunities to Observe at Organization:
During the campaign season, the student can observe a donor presentation. Please call to arrange.
Opportunities for On-site Informational Interview:
Contact Loretta Moody, Executive Director, at (714) 502-9153 to discuss the non-profit sector.
Class Speakers: Same as above.
Injury Prevention Program—Orange County Health Care Agency
P.O. Box 355, Bldg. 62
Santa Ana, CA 92702
Contact Name and Number:
Amy Dale, Program Manager
(714) 834-5728
Services Offered:
Community and professional training, policy development, family support services, data, health education programs.
Long-term Volunteer Opportunities:
Assist staff in conducting car seat inspections. Conduct clinic presentations on child passenger safety (Spanish-speaking). Training provided.
Opportunities to Observe at Organization:
Yes. Please call for more information.
Opportunities for On-site Informational Interview:
Interviews available with Program Manager, Health Education Associate, and Public Health Nurse. Please call for more information.
Class Speakers:
Sheryll Bolton, RN, (714) 834-5889, is qualified to speak about childhood drowning. Raul Sobero, (714) 934-2572, is qualified to speak about bicycle safety.
Learning Disabilities Association of California, Orange County Chapter
P.O. Box 25772
Santa Ana, CA 92799-5772
Contact Name and Number:
Joyce Riley
(949) 646-0133
Services Offered:
Monthly meetings, bi-monthly newsletters, advocacy assistance, referrals, literature, adult support group for individuals with learning and/or behavior problems.
Short-term Volunteer Opportunities: Help with the newsletter and filing.
Long-term Volunteer Opportunities:
Assist with fund raising projects. Act as secretary to the Executive Committee. Work with adult support group.
Opportunities to Observe at Organization:
Students could come to a monthly meeting. Please call for more information on date and time.
Opportunities for On-site Informational Interview:
Joyce Riley, Past President, (949) 646-0133 would conduct an interview on the work of the organization.
Class Speakers:
Contact Joan Levine, Ph.D., Instructor, National University at (714) 638-7886. She is qualified to speak about learning disabilities, ADD, ADHD, Dyslexia, perceptual problems and language delay.
Leukemia Society of America
1744 W. Katella Ave., Suite #8
Orange, CA 92867
Contact Name and Number:
Sam Thomas, Senior Executive Director, Chapter Group Director
(714) 633-6858
Services Offered:
The Society supports five major programs: Research, Patient Aid, Public and Professional Education and Community Service.
Short-term Volunteer Opportunities:
Work on office data input services, school and youth programs, and other special events.
Long-term Volunteer Opportunities:
Same as above.
Opportunities to Observe at Organization:
Yes. Please call for information.
Opportunities for On-site Informational Interview:
Yes. Please call contact given above.
Class Speakers: Same as above.
Muscular Dystrophy Association
756 W. Town & Country Road
Orange, CA 92868
Contact Name and Number:
Karon Michel
(714) 550-0161
Services Offered:
Medical clinics for clients, support groups, summer camp, wheelchair assistance, resource referrals, public education, and research.
Short-term Volunteer Opportunities:
Assist with office work, special events (Hop-A-Thon program, shamrocks, locks-ups etc.), summer camp set up, and speakers bureau.
Long-term Volunteer Opportunities:
Same as above. Plus, act as patient-services intern, fund raising intern (this includes public relations, patient pal).
Opportunities to Observe at Organization:
Please call. Special arrangements would need to be made. Our office is strictly administrative in nature.
Opportunities for On-site Informational Interview:
Please call contact given above.
Class Speakers:
Contact either of the following at
(714) 550-0161
Janet Ambeuso, Program Services Coordinator, or Violette Berns, Program Coordinator. Both are qualified to speak on disability awareness, careers, muscular dystrophy, and other subjects.