Volunteer
Center
The
Volunteer Center was created in 1992
with a startup grant from the Points
of Light Foundation. The Volunteer
Center reflects the college's commitment
to addressing community needs through
service leadership.
We
work closely with over 100 government
and non-profit service providers and
serve as a link for community members,
faculty and students, and local business
to come together to solve issues and
become leaders in doing so.
We
serve as a clearinghouse to match community
service organizations with students
and community members who wish to volunteer.
The Center maintains a Volunteer Directory
of community service organizations
who use volunteers. The directory can
be accessed at the Center by students
and community members to choose agencies
where they can volunteer.
The
Volunteer Center fosters the spirit
of volunteerism throughout San Juan
County by
- providing
a referral service for volunteer
opportunities,
- organizing
volunteer and non-profit management
workshops, and
- hosting
national service day events.
Benefits
of volunteering
 |
Learn
new skills |
|
Stay
actively involved |
|
Achieve
a sense of satisfaction |
|
Share
your talents |
|
Improve
your community |
What
can I do as a volunteer?
 It's
up to you! Utilize the skills you already
have or develop new ones. Share your
knowledge with others and learn in
the process. You can get involved in
a one-time event or
on an on-going basis. You can work
independently or with others.
Come
in or call and discover the wide
range of opportunities available.
How
can my agency benefit?
The
Volunteer Center serves non-profit
agencies with volunteer referrals and
assistance with special events, and
offers a variety
of support services including
volunteer management and non-profit
development training.
Volunteer
Opportunities
Whatever
your interest, you can make a difference.
Some of the areas in which your help
is needed are:
| Arts/Culture |
Environment |
Mental
Health |
| Child
Care |
Family
Services |
Prevention |
| Community
Development |
Government |
Senior
Services |
| Counseling |
Health |
Social
Services |
| Education |
Justice
System |
Youth
Services |
Click
here to see a sampling of the
impact you can have as a volunteer.
How
can I get involved?
A
Volunteer Center staff member will
discuss your interest, talents, and
time availability and suggest volunteer
opportunities in the community.
You
can register
online here,
and a Volunteer Center staff member
will contact you. Or, you can visit
the Volunteer Center located in the
West Classrom Complex, room 1940 (old
Fitness Center).
For
more information, contact:
Larry
Palmer
Center for Service Leadership
San Juan College
566-3293 |
