Local Resources

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Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (R.S.V.P.)
Provides seniors (55 years and older) as volunteers in the classroom.  Seniors work four hours per week.
(619) 505-6399  Fax:  (619) 505-6373
Chapman University, Education Department
Students are required to complete 60 hours, 30 of which must be done in a public school classroom.
(619) 908-6005, (619) 549-3771
National University, College of Education
Students are required to complete 30 hours.
(619) 563-7100, 1-800-628-8648
Point Loma Nazarene College
Students are required to complete 90 hours.
(619) 221-220
San Diego State University
Students are required to complete 30 hours.  These students are available to teachers as volunteers to aid in service-learning activities.
(619)534-1680
National Civilian community Corps (NCCC)
Provides assistance with joint community-building projects, as well as expertise in environmental issues.
Submit proposals in Nov., Jan. or May for approval.
(619) 524-0752  FAX:  (619) 524-0391
YMCA Pryde
Provides assistance with planning and implementation of joint community-building service projects.
(619)543-9850  Fax:  (619) 543-9491
W.A.T.E.R.S.H.E.D Project
Involves school children, teachers and volunteers in a sweeping effort to educate on the importance of watersheds (bio-geological units related to one or more water sources) and to work to preserve them.  An integrated, science-based K-12 program.
(619) 232-3821  Fax:  (619) 232-0248
City of San Diego
Offers a variety of volunteer opportunities within city departments, including parks & recreation, the library and the literacy program.
(619) 533-6714  Fax: (619) 685-1334 
www.sannet.gov/volunteer-program
University of San Diego
Teacher education students study service-learning as part of their curriculum and are available to teachers as volunteers in the classroom to facilitate S/L activities.
Contact:  Bobbi Hansen, Professor of Education
(619) 260-2381  Fax: (619)260-6835

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