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 |