Students are given the option to complete 10 hours (15 for the certificate) with an organization that provides services to children and their families. As the class explores issues that impact all aspects of children it will be helpful for students to have a better understanding of how organizations meet the eclectic needs of children and their families. Students will be asked to assist the community organization with any programming that is geared toward children and their families. After a two hour block of time, students are required to write about a small moment that happened at the site, first describing the moment and then reflecting on it. Students will submit 5 small moment papers to receive credit. If students do 15 hours of service, only 4 small moment papers are required.
Students who choose the service learning option will gain a fuller understanding of how community organizations provide a valuable service to children and their families. Secondly they will gain a better understanding of the needs of community organizations to be able to provide services to children and their families.
| Bethlehem Community Early Childhood Center, Encinitas |
Assist teacher in classroom with child development activities. *TB test is required, background check and fingerprinting if volunteering more than 10 hours per week |
Gail Winterbourne
(760) 753-2471
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Boys and Girls Club of Carlsbad |
Volunteers assist with supervising children ages 6-12 and leading activities. Volunteers must complete an application and agree to a background check (paid by the B&GC). |
Patty Tate
(760) 729-0956
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| Boys and Girls Club of Oceanside |
Assist with a variety of activities. Middle School: Mon. 1:30-6:00, Tues.-Fri. 2:15-6:00, Elementary School: 3:00-6:00 Monday-Friday. Fingerprinting and background check required. |
Jodie Diamond
(760) 433-8920
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| Boys and Girls Club of Vista |
Provide guidance and leadership to youth members. Monday- Friday 6:30-8:30 am and 3:00-6:00pm. Flexible hours and additional school sites are available. Background check, fingerprinting required. Experience with youth strongly preferred, Bilingual a plus. |
Matt Koumaras
(760) 724-6606 ext. 10
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Camp Fire USA
Oceanside |
Tutoring ESL youth grades K-12 with homework. Help with activities. Mon, Tues, Thurs, and Fri 3:00-5:30pm. Wed 1:00-4:30. *Volunteers must commit to one day per week, must fill out a volunteer application, and be fingerprinted for Live Scan ($15.00). |
Jona Newcomb
(760) 722-8318 |
Casa de Amistad
Solana Beach |
Volunteers at Casa de Amistad have the opportunity to work with Hispanic and Latino students in grades K-12. Volunteers act as a mentor and help with homework, reading and being a positive role model. This organization is dedicated to nurturing the educational and character development of Hispanic and Latino children and their families. Tutors are needed: Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4:15-5:45 and 6:00-7:30. |
Nicole Mione-Green
(858) 509-2590
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Casa de Amparo
Oceanside |
Assistance is needed at the Child Development Center (ages 1-5) working with the children. At the Children's Shelter (ages 6-17) help is needed in the classrooms and with the evening and weekend activities. *TB test, background check, interview, reference check is required. The fee for fingerprinting is $91.00 (volunteers may be reimbursed after 6 months). Minimum of eight hours per month is required as well as a 6 month commitment. |
Rayni Risher
(760) 754-5500 ext 17
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Center for Community Solutions
Escondido |
This organization is committed to healing and preventing sexual assault and relationship violence. Help with children's activities. If volunteering over 10 hours, fingerprinting and background check is required. Monday-Friday 9:00am-5:00pm, Saturday by appt. Minimum of ten hours required. |
Maria Tellez
(760) 480-0055
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Community Housingworks
North County |
Help at Learning Centers with after school programs: reading, writing, computers (adults & children) , arts and crafts. Hours are generally Mon.-Fri. 2:00-6:00. *Fingerprinting required but will be refunded to those without criminal record. |
Heather Laird
(760) 432-6878 ext. 5457
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Community Resource Center
Encinitas |
Help is needed with children's center. *TB test and background check is required for all volunteers working with children. |
Sarah Loveless
(760) 753-1156 ext. 1304
See Website |
First Presbyterian Preschool
Oceanside |
Assisting teachers in a classroom setting. *TB test required and no criminal record. Hrs. - Anytime M-F 7am-5:30pm. |
Julie Faumuina
(760) 757-5120
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Ivey Ranch Park Association
Oceanside |
This organization provides services to the special needs and able bodied community. Help is needed with children's activities All students working in the children's program must obtain TB test clearance within the last year. Minimum time commitment is 10 hours. |
Amanda Mitchell
(760) 722-4839
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Laurel Elementary Preschool
Oceanside |
Preschool Assistance |
Traci Galloway
(760) 966-4200 |
Libby Elementary Preschool
Oceanside |
Preschool Assistance |
Yolanda Carral
(760) 757-5901 |
MAAC Project Head Start of Oceanside II |
Preschool program assistance: ages 3-5. Monday-Friday 7:30-5:00. *After 16 volunteer hours, TB test is required. |
Pam Peyton
(760) 941-7616 |
MAAC Project Head Start Vista 1 |
Preschool assistance. * After 16 hours, TB test and fingerprints are required. Monday-Friday 7:30-5:00. |
Lorraine Callahan
(760) 726-4131 |
Migrant Education
Carlsbad, Solana Beach, Encinitas |
Service Learning students needed to tutor Migrant Education students (K-12) in coastal districts, and also to assist with children’s activities during parent meetings. Dates and times vary |
Beverly Hatherley
(619) 470-5241
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Mission Elementary Preschool
Oceanside |
Preschool assistance |
Gloria Martinez
760-757-6300 |
MOPS International (Mothers of Preschoolers)
New Song Church Oceanside |
Assist with childcare and team teaching positions. Help with activities, games, crafts, and skits. The first and third Thursday of the month from 8:30am-12:30. |
Amanda Thayer
(760) 216-7953
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Noah's Ark Preschool
Vista |
Help teachers supervise children 3 months to 6 years. TB test required (within last two years). Monday-Friday 6:00am-6:00pm |
Peggy Hughes
(760) 724-5445
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North Terrace Elementary
Preschool Oceanside |
Preschool assistance |
Cris Troupe
760-757-4343 |
| Oceanside Public Library |
Help with children's services. Background checks are required and paid for by the city. Interested students must first visit Cheri Noel in the Library Administration Dept. to begin the application process. Monday-Saturday: times vary |
Cheri Noel
(760) 435-5564
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|
REINS
Fallbrook |
Assist with lessons for the disabled, leading horses, side walking with disabled riders. Mon- Fri 8:30-12:00 or 1:00-5:00. Saturdays 8:30-12:00 or 12:30-4:00. 10 hours minimum. |
Chris Merry
(760) 731-9168
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San Pasqual Academy
Escondido |
This 9th-12th grade school is a boarding school for foster children. Volunteers are needed to provide tutoring to this sensitive population. Monday-Thursday 3:15-5:00 p.m. & 6:15-7:45 p.m. Fingerprinting is required and paid for by the school. |
Derek Peters
(760) 233-6109
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Special Olympics
San Diego County |
Assistance is needed on event and competition days, trainings for seasonal sports, office support. Monday-Thursday 9:00-3:00. Saturday 8:00-4:00 (events and competitions). |
Teresa Contreras
(619) 283-6100
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| St. Mary Star of the Sea School Oceanside |
Preschool and Elementary school assistance. Hours vary by day and grade setting. Volunteers must present proof of current TB (not older than 4 years) and must obtain a background and fingerprinting check, processed through "Choice Point" and paid by St. Mary Star of Sea. |
Debbie Shapiro
(760) 722-7475
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Temple Solel Preschool
Cardiff by the Sea |
Classroom assistance: Monday-Friday 9:00am-3:00pm. *TB test required. |
Cathy Goldberg
760-944-1285
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| Vista Community Clinic |
Promote and educate clients about the benefits of early literacy for their children. Clinic providers and volunteers help promote and practice early literacy by reading to children while they are in the clinics' waiting area and by encouraging parents to read to their children. Assistance is also needed with parenting classes and program events. TB test, application, orientation required. |
Silvia Alcantar
(760) 631-5000
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Women's Resource Center
Oceanside |
Students are needed to assist with children's activities: Wednesday 5:30-7:30 pm and Saturday 10:00am-12:00pm. If volunteering more than 20 hours, students are required to pass a background check -cost is $34.00. |
Katie Jacquet
(760) 757-3500 ext. 122
See Website |
