City of Anaheim
2660 W. Broadway
Anaheim, CA 92804
Contact Name and Number:
Teri Mountford or Joysette Alexander
(714) 821-6510
Services Offered:
Socialization and recreational program for youth, teens, and adults with developmental, physical disabilities, or autism.
Short-term Volunteer Opportunities:
Saturday Recreation (Saturdays 12:00 noon-4:00 p.m.)—Assist with arts, crafts, sports, field trips, and independent living skills. Special Olympics (Saturdays 9:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m.)—Assist with basketball, bowling, track and field skills.
Long-term Volunteer Opportunities:
Musical Theater Program (Thursdays 6:30-9:30 p.m.)—Help with choreography, dance, performance. Adults in Action (Fridays 6:30-9:30 p.m.)—Assist with adult excursions and teach independent living skills.
Opportunities to Observe at Organization:
Call (714) 821-6510 to arrange observation for any program.
Opportunities for On-site Informational Interview:
Contact Teri Mountford, Recreation Supervisor, or Joysette Alexander, Recreation Coordinator, at (714) 821-6510.
Class Speakers:
Contact Teri Mountford, Recreation Supervisor, at (714) 821-6510.
Catholic Charities of Orange County
Columbian House (1)
1506 Brookhollow Drive Suite 12
Santa Ana, Ca 92705
Contact Name and Number:
Josie Tran
(714) 662-7500
Services Offered:
Residential care for children with severe developmental disabilities.
Short-term Volunteer Opportunities:
Assist House Supervisor with office work, phone calls, filing, errands which all support the care of children with disabilities.
Long-term Volunteer Opportunities:
Learn how to assist direct care staff with simple tasks regarding care of children with developmental disabilities. Assist with office work as listed above.
Opportunities to Observe at Organization:
Call Josie Tran at (714) 662-7500 to arrange.
Opportunities for On-site Informational Interview:
Call Josie Tran at (714) 662-7500 to arrange.
Class Speakers:
Contact Josie Tran, at (714) 662-7500. She is willing to speak on social work in general, children with disabilities, and family issues.
The Cleta Harder Developmental School
981 N. Euclid Avenue
La Habra, CA 90631
Contact Name and Number:
Jason Cecil
(562) 694-5655
Services Offered:
Help for brain-injured children. Long-term, low cost home rehabilitation programs. School programs, rehabilitation, academic, speech and physical therapy, as needed. Offer an after-school program for youngsters in regular school who are experiencing difficulties.
Short-term Volunteer Opportunities:
Work as therapy aides; assist with after-school motor program.
Long-term Volunteer Opportunities:
Assist directly with a youngster’s therapy or as an aide to the special education teacher.
Opportunities to Observe at Organization:
Please call to schedule an appointment.
Opportunities for On-site Informational Interview:
Please call to schedule an appointment.
Class Speakers:
Please call Cleta Harder, Executive Director, at (562) 694-5655. She is qualified to speak on brain injury, history of organization, neurological organization, etc.
CRIBS, Coordination of Resources to Infants for Better Services
12361 Lewis Street Sutie 101
Garden Grove, CA 92840
Contact Name and Number:
Eleanor Reynolds, Executive Director, Comfort Connection Family Resource Center
(714) 748-7494
Services Offered:
CRIBS, an interagency council, is composed of public, private, and community members who serve infants and toddlers, birth to thirty-six months, who have or are at risk of developmental disabilities. The council identifies projects for each year. For example, in the fiscal year 1999-2001, the Council is offering developmental screenings throughout the county. For families of children birth to thirty-six months who have or are at risk of developmental disabilities.
Short-term Volunteer Opportunities:
Assist at developmental screenings as well as participate in planning and organizing. Because CRIBS is a council of many agencies, there is the opportunity to provide volunteer service to a number of agencies. This can be arranged on an individual basis.
Long-term Volunteer Opportunities:
Assist at developmental screenings as well as participate in planning and organizing. Because CRIBS is a council of many agencies, there is the opportunity to provide volunteer service to a number of agencies. This can be arranged on an individual basis.
Opportunities to Observe at Organization:
The CRIBS council holds bi-monthly meetings open to all interested persons. For a student interested in observing services with a particular agency, the co-chairs would assist in arranging appropriate contact. The council has approximately thirty members, and a student would have an opportunity to see varied services.
Opportunities for On-site Informational Interview:
The CRIBS council would welcome the opportunity to provide information to students. Students may attend a council meeting or contact the co-chairs. For information, call Comfort Connection FRC. The co-chairs of the council will assist the students and make the initial contact for them or each agency could be contacted directly.
Class Speakers:
CRIBS welcomes the opportunity to speak to a class at Fullerton College. A request by the college will be handled by the co-chairs.
Easter Seals Society of Southern California, Inc.
1661 N Raymond Ave, Suite 100
Anaheim, CA 92801
Contact Name and Number:
Susan Muller
(714) 441-3070
Services Offered:
Community-based behavior management and adult development programs for the developmentally disabled. After-school day care for developmentally disabled children. Senior Daycare Program.
Short-term Volunteer Opportunities:
Children’s After-school daycare, assist with recreation of children during the afternoon and some Saturday’s for the Tons-of-Fun Children’s Program. Accompany paid staff and program participants while in the community. Be on-call for special events. Volunteers for senior activities.
Long-term Volunteer Opportunities:
Same as above.
Opportunities to Observe at Organization:
Limited for adult programs. Children’s programs could be observed at sites in Tustin, Mission Viejo, and Anaheim. Call for information.
Opportunities for On-site Informational Interview:
To observe a site for adul day programs or children’s programs call to make an appointment at (714) 441-3070. To make an appointment for an interview for adult or children’s programs call (714) 441-3070.
Class Speakers:
For information contact the Director of Communications for Easter Seals, Michele Johnsen at (818) 996-9902.
Orange County ARC
1449 W. Orangegrove
Orange, CA 92868
Contact Name and Number:
Bob Ciezzi
(714) 744-5301
Services Offered:
Community job placement and support, paid employment opportunities and training for developmentally disabled adults. Social, recreational, and educational day program activities for the same population. Family assistance through advocacy, education, and support.
Short-term Volunteer Opportunities:
Conduct research and surveys. Assist with training and classroom instruction. Help with fund raising and membership drives. Work with in-service training to staff members and clients.
Long-term Volunteer Opportunities:
All of the above.
Opportunities to Observe at Organization:
Available Monday through Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Please call to arrange.
Opportunities for On-site Informational Interview:
Contact Joyce A. Hearn, Chief Executive Officer, at (714) 744-5301 to schedule. She is able to discuss most subjects related to developmentally disabled, including services available, funding sources, current problems and other issues.
Class Speakers:
Joyce A. Hearn, Chief Executive Officer, (714) 744-5301, available to speak about the service delivery system in California and working in non-profit versus private industry. John Matson, (714) 744-5301, available to speak about community employment services and developmentally disabled working in the community. Other speakers also available; please call with particular needs.
Orange County Health Care Agency
California Children Services
Street Address:
1725 W. 17th Street
Santa Ana, CA 92706
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 6099
Santa Ana, CA 92706-6099
Contact Name and Number:
Roxanna Osborn
(714) 834-7723
Services Offered:
California Children Services (CCS) is a program funded by the State and County, which provides medical case management to physically disabled or seriously ill children from birth to age 21, who meet CCS eligibility requirements. Free diagnostic evaluations are available to children who are suspected of having a CCS eligible medical condition. Diagnosis, treatment, physical and occupational therapy services are available to qualified children as well as emergency and on-going medical care for life-threatening or debilitating conditions.
Short-term Volunteer Opportunities:
For volunteers interested in gaining insight and remedial understanding of a public health entity that services critically ill children or for those wishing to receive a brief overview of working in a medical back office, we accept volunteers for photocopying projects, filing, assisting with mailouts, data-entry, claims processing, and various projects.
Long-term Volunteer Opportunities:
For the more dedicated volunteers, they will begin by the learning processes described for short-term volunteers, and depending upon their knowledge, skills, and abilities, can progress to more in-
depth projects. Volunteers with bilingual skills can assist with interpretation for clients, scheduling client appointments, and coordinating the screening clinics for orthodontia.
Opportunities to Observe at Organization:
With advance notice, we are always willing to allow students to observe segments of our process. The four main areas are hands-on physical/occupational therapy at one of our seven school sites, observation of the referral process and back office procedures with automated case management functions, claims billing and processing, and public health nurse involvement in case management.
Opportunities for On-site Informational Interview:
Contact any of the following:
Linda Boyd, Program Manager, at (714) 834-7730 to discuss program overview, coordination, and management topics within a governmental setting.
Venzila Swaroop, M.D., at (714) 834-7705 to discuss medical consultant/medical eligibility, medical consulting in the public health field.
Cathy Babiak, Chief Therapist, or Lynn Einersson, Therapy Consultant, at (714) 834-7706 to discuss
physical/occupational therapy in a public health environment.
Class Speakers:
Contact any of the following:
Linda Boyd, Program Manager, at (714) 834-7730 to give an overview of California children services.
Cathy Babiak, Chief Therapist, or Lynn Einersson, Therapy Consultant, at (714) 834-7706 to speak about pediatric therapy, developmental testing, normal and abnormal childhood development and areas concerning specific therapy-related diagnosis, such as cerebral palsy and spina bifida.
Roxanna Osborn, Senior Office Supervisor, at
(714) 834-7723 to speak about volunteer opportunities in California Children Services.
Project Independence
35005 Cadillac, Suite P-101
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Contact Name and Number:
Sandy Becker
(714) 549-3464
Services Offered:
A comprehensive variety of training, support, and advocacy services which enable adults with developmental disabilities to live in their own apartments, be employed and be a part of their community.
Short-term Volunteer Opportunities:
Organize client focus groups for annual needs assessment; organize small socialization activities; help clients to organize their household.
Long-term Volunteer Opportunities:
Help with skills training, employment development and preparation (including a job club); peer support group; agency-wide socialization projects; and quality assurance interviews.
Opportunities to Observe at Organization:
Please call for an appointment.
Opportunities for On-site Informational Interview:
Contact Sandy Becker at (714) 549-3464
Class Speakers:
Sandy Becker at (714) 549-3464
Rehabilitation Institute of Southern California (RIO)
1800 East La Veta Avenue
Orange, CA 92866
Contact Name and Number:
Ginny Houtz, Volunteer Coordinator
(714) 633-7400, Ext. 239
Services Offered:
Outpatient rehabilitation for physically and developmentally disabled children and adults. Includes a vocational training program. Also, a licensed day care is on-site.
Short-term Volunteer Opportunities:
Assist with day programs for adults and children.
Long-term Volunteer Opportunities:
Assist with day programs for adults and children.
Opportunities to Observe at Organization:
Please call the Volunteer Coordinator to arrange.
Opportunities for On-site Informational Interview:
Please call the Volunteer Coordinator to arrange.
Class Speakers:
Contact Carol Reese, Assistant to the Executive Director, at (714) 633-7400, Ext. 203, to speak about RIO, its history and services.
STEP (Service to Employ People)
888 W Santa Ana Suite 160
Santa Ana, Ca 92701
Contact Name and Number:
Julia Shaull
(714) 543-8540
Services Offered:
Locates employment and then places a person with a developmental disability into the position. Assists persons with disabilities to find their own jobs. Consults with employers to help the person learn his/her job and to fit into the work environment.
Short-term Volunteer Opportunities:
Perform administrative services. Assist employment specialist.
Long-term Volunteer Opportunities:
Yes. Same as above.
Opportunities to Observe at Organization:Yes. Please call to schedule an appointment to do this.
Opportunities for On-site Informational Interview:
Yes, to be determined on availability of interviewees. Please contact agency to schedule.
Class Speakers:
Contact either of the following to discuss supported employment for adults with developmental disabilities: Patricia Speelman, Manager, STEP, (714) 543-8540 or William Larson, Supervisor, Community Behavioral Services Institute, (714) 543-8540.