In order to cultivate the ability to facilitate positive, responsible change on campus and within the community, one of the requirements of this course is community service. This requirement can be completed on or off campus. The list of community service opportunities below is not exhaustive . If you are not interested in these opportunities, you are permitted to find something else. Overall, this is an experience that they should be meaningful to you.
You are required to complete a minimum of five community service hours.
Here is a list of local volunteer opportunities:
The Boy’s and Girl’s Club of Whittier
Duties: Positions for various community projects in local setting.
Locatd at 7929 S. Greenleaf Avenue, Whittier, CA
Contact: Brianna Gonzales, College Bound Coordinator
562.945.3787 ext. 120
http://bgcw.org
Shelter’s Right Hand Women and Children’s Crisis Shelter
Duties: Thrift Store OR Childcare, clerical work, assisting and participating in various fundraising events and other opportunities.
This is not in walking distance but is close to a bus line.
Located at 12519 Washington Blvd., Building A, Whittier, CA
Contact person: Kevin Schmidtbauer/Marilyn Fant
www.kred530kbebe@msn.com 562.695.1964
http://www.sheltersrighthand.org/
Salvation Army
Duties: Thrift Store OR Volunteers are mostly used for tutoring and childcare services for the residents and the families utilizing the Salvation Army and its Transitional Living Center in Santa Fe Springs.
Located at 12000 E. Washington Blvd., Whittier, CA 90606
Contact: Victoria Minyard 562.696-7175, ext. 216
http://www.salvationarmyusa.org
Whittier Hospital Medical Center
Duties: Volunteer opportunities within the hospital setting for 16-18 year olds. Student must commit to a minimum of 30 hours of service. Call for details andorientation meeting times.
Located at 9080 Colima Road, Whittier, CA 90605
Contact: Ellie Tustin, Director of Community Outreach 562.907.7211
http://www.whittierhospital.com
Presbyterian Intercommunity Hospital
Duties: Ages 16 and over; training provided in order to assist hospital staff with clinical and non-clinical duties; application and selection process includes teacher recommendation and formal interview. Student commitment of at least 100 hours per year required.
Located at 12401 Washington Blvd., Whittier, CA 90602-1099
Contact: Mary Ann Cota, Volunteer Services mcota@pih.org
562.698.0811 x2425
http://www.whittierpres.com/
