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1. A Community for Peace
Publications: http://www.acommunityforpeace.org/
Address: 6060 Sunrise Vista, Ste. 2340
City: Citrus Heights State: CA Zip: 95616
Contact Person: Alicia
Contact's Position: ACFP Advocate Team
Phone: 9167285613
Email: alicia@acommunityforpeace.org
Descriptions: The Domestic Violence Intervention Center provides support for victims of domestic violence. Volunteers are required to participate in 40 hours of training which is held twice a year. Upon completion of taining, volunteers will receive a certificate as an advocate. Advocates can volunteer in a variety of ways; clerical work and phone operator at the office, crisis line phone operator after hours, out reach and tabling at events, producer of grant proposals, mediator of women's support groups, as well as other opportunities to help. Volunteers are expected to maintain confidentiality, as it is a domestic violence center. Long term commitments are encouraged.
Keywords: counseling, women
2. ASUCD Pantry
Publications: http://www.thepantry.ucdavis.edu/
Address: Memorial Union #154
City: Davis / UC Davis State: CA Zip: 95616
Contact Person: Pantry Staff Team
Contact's Position: Pantry Volunteer Manager
Email: volunteer@thepantry.ucdavis.edu
Descriptions: The ASUCD Pantry is a student-run, student-directed campus food pantry under the Associated Students of UC Davis (ASUCD), serving up to 800 students daily through fresh produce, bread, non-perishable products, and basic necessities. We are located on the first floor of the Memorial Union, open 7 days a week.
INDIVIDUALS:
Volunteers will directly interact with and assist students as they visit, as well as work to maintain the Pantry space. We ask our quarterly-committed volunteers for a 1.5 or 3 hour/week. One-time sign-ups are also available on our website.
GROUPS:
Please email us to coordinate. We appreciate the support and dedication of groups across our campus and local community.
SUMMARY:
We have had 47,000+ visits in the 2018-2019 school year, and to operate, we have recruited, trained, and scheduled 120+ volunteers to staff the Pantry and now we are looking for Spring '20 volunteers to help expand our hours of operation.
Join us in our fight for a hunger-free campus and a healthy, thriving UC Davis community.
Follow Us on Social Media!
FB: https://www.facebook.com/ucdpantry
IG: https://www.instagram.com/thepantryatucdavis/
Email: thepantry.ucdavis.edu
Visit us at the Memorial Union!
Keywords: Education, Emergency, Health, Hunger, Volunteer Groups, Disabled Persons, Elderly, Organizations, Women, Youth
3. Better Business Bureau of Northeast California
Publications: http://sacramento.bbb.org
Address: 10399 Old Placerville Road
City: Sacramento State: CA Zip: 95827
Phone: 9164436843
Email: info@sacramento.bbb.org
Hours: M-F 8:30am-5pm
Descriptions: Better Business Bureau of Northeast California is a local non-profit founded in Sacramento in 1937. We strive to create a marketplace where buyers and sellers can trust each other. We do this by offering mediation and arbitration services, tracking and publishing scam reports, and offering company ratings and business profiles all for free at bbb.org.
Keywords: counseling
4. California Common Cause
Publications: http://www.commoncause.org/CA
Descriptions: Join the California Common Cause team! CCC conducts research, legislative advocacy and grassroots organizing dedicated to holding government accountable to the public interest. Special work with media reform issues available. Our location in the state capital and our status as an affiliate of a well-respected national organization enhances our ability to offer a quality experience. Work with staff and volunteers and make democracy work better for us all. We will work to tailor internships to meet your interests and needs to further your goals. Flexible hours, vital work, meaningful experiences! Common Cause is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization; read about our work at www.commoncause.org/CA
Keywords: legal, lobbyists, politics
5. California Lawyers for the Arts/Sacramento Mediation Center
Publications: http://www.calawyersforthearts.org/
Address: 2015 J St., Suite 204
City: Sacramento State: CA Zip: 95811
Contact Person: Ellen Taylor
Contact's Position: Associate Director, Program Coordinator
Phone: 9164417979
Email: sacramento@calawyersforthearts.org
Hours: Mon-Thurs 10am-5pm
Descriptions: Dispute resolution including mediation and arbitration to the arts and entertainment community. Art/law workshops. Volunteer and Internship program
For more information, www.calawyersforthearts.org
Keywords: legal, counseling
6. Channel 21. Woodland TV
Publications: http://www.woodlandtv.org/
Address: 524 Main St. Suite 206 P.O. Box 1352
City: Woodland State: CA Zip: 95776
Contact Person: Diana Deermore
Contact's Position: Executive Director
Phone: 5306691550
Email: director@woodlandtv.org
Hours: M-F,9-5
Descriptions: Woodland Access Visual Enterprises (WAVE) provides the residents of Yolo County with the tools and training needed to make use of the public access television channel 21. The channel is provided for by federal law and local agreement between the city of Woodland and Charter Communications . The facility is operated by interns, volunteers, one full time staff person, and one part-time staff person. You can communicate with approximately 25,000 residents when you make an announcement or be credited for training. Everyone is welcome! Training is provided. Community programming is produced by residents of Woodland or sponsored by a resident of Yolo County. Many of the services such as camera instruction or editing are free or minimal costs. The WAVE Community bulletin board is available free for local nonprofit announcements. We encourage students and community members to utilize your public access television station.
Keywords: media
7. Davis Media Access
Publications: davismedia.org
Address: 1623 Fifth Street Suite A
City: Davis State: CA Zip: 95616
Contact Person: Jeff Shaw
Contact's Position: Production Manager
Phone: 5307572419
Email: info@davismedia.org
Hours: Tues-Fri, 10am-6pm
Descriptions: Davis Media Access (DMA) operates Davis Community Television, public access channel 15 on the Comcast system, and KDRT 101. 5 FM, a low-power community radio station.
DMA's mission is to enrich and strengthen the community by providing alternatives to commercial media for local voices, opinions and creative endeavors. We provide public access television services including use of production facilities, studio, editing and field equipment. Other services include classes, training and assistance, monthly orientations, a Community Bulletin Board and a volunteer producer network (to assist in finding volunteers for program production). DMA is a non-commercial, private nonprofit. Major partnerships include the City of Davis and the Davis Joint Unified School District.
Community volunteers produce a variety of radio programs on KDRT. The station also airs syndicated programming such as Democracy Now, Sprouts Radio and Counterspin. To become involved, please visit www.kdrt.org. Program hours on website. You may also contact Jeff Shaw, training manager/KDRT station director.
Keywords: media
8. Eco Volunteer UP
Publications: http://www.ecovolunteerup.org/
Address: Marsella E8-45 and Shyris
City: Quito State: Ecuador Zip: 5932
Contact Person: Maria Viteri
Contact's Position: Manager
Phone: 5939983344x89
Email: ecovolunteerup@ecovolunteerup.org
Hours: 8am-5pm
Descriptions: Eco Volunteer UP was founded 20 years ago. It is an Ecuadorian organization has a range of a volunteer programs located in Ecuador - South America. It provides volunteer work placements in Quito, the capital of Ecuador, Coast, Amazon, Galapagos and in the disappearing Cloud Forest. It works with orphanages, a disabled children's school, day care centers, hospital and is also involved in ecological projects to conserve the Ecuadorian forest.
Ongoing volunteer projects include: Teaching English to the children and environmental education in cloud forest, Coast, Amazon, conservation project in cloud forest, Coast, Amazon and Galapagos, organic farm Galapagos, Cloud Forest and scientific research indifferent places, social projects as orphanage project, day care project, children with disabilities, Medical project in Quito.
Spanish Language: The Spanish classes run from 20 hours to up over two weeks or more weeks. For beginners, intermediate and advanced levels. The students can make their own flexible schedule.
We also provide Alternative Breaks, Summer Expeditions that includes volunteering and trips.
Keywords: cultural, youth, health, international
9. Goodwill Industries of Sacramento Valley, Inc.
Publications: https://www.goodwillsacto.org/
Address: 8001 Folsom Blvd, Suite 200
City: Sacramento State: CA Zip: 95826
Contact Person: Pat Calvo
Contact's Position: Volunteer Coordinator
Phone: 9163959000
Hours: M-F 7:30-4pm
Descriptions: Retail store, recycling and salvage. Accepts donations of used goods, vehicles, equipment, etc.
Vocational Rehabilitation
6630 Franklin Blvd. Sacramento
Robert Siebenthal, Career Services Coordinator
M-F 8-4:30pm
Situational assessment and work evaluation to assess work behaviors and skills; work adjustment and work experience to develop appropriate work behaviors and attitudes for consumers with developmental disabilities.
Trade training programs: office technology, sign making and custodial training. Working training, job placement and supported employment. Clients must have a disability or disadvantaging condition which constitutes a significant barrier to employment, present no acute medical or psychological problems, and be able to care for their own personal needs. Sacramento City Unified School District provides a full-time teacher for remedial education of clients at Goodwill Industries.
For more information, www.goodwill.org
Keywords: disabled persons, education
10. KDVS 90.3 FM
Publications: https://kdvs.org/
Address: 14 Lower Freeborn Hall, UC Davis California
City: Davis / UC Davis State: CA Zip: 95616
Phone: 5307520728
Email: gm@kdvs.org
Hours: M-F 9-5pm
Descriptions: KDVS is an entirely student-run community, alternative, freeform radio station based in Davis, CA. KDVS broadcasts live on the web at 13,000 Watts on 90.3 FM to the greater Sacramento area from our studios at UC Davis.
Keywords: media
11. KVIE Channel 6
Publications: https://www.kvie.org/volunteer/
Address: 2030 W El Camino
City: Sacramento State: CA Zip: 95833
Phone: 9169295843
Email: volunteer@kvie.org
Descriptions: We are public television for Northern California and the Central Valley. Learn more about KVIE's history, management, volunteers, and members, plus access our public information.
Over 300 volunteers donate over 10,000 hours each year to help make great public television happen! Learn more about volunteer opportunities for groups and individuals.
Keywords: Group club, volunteer groups, media
12. PeachTree Health Midtown (previously The Birthing Project)
Publications: https://pickpeach.org/
Address: 1900 T Street
City: Sacramento State: CA Zip: 95811
Phone: 5307493242
Email: info@pickpeach.org
Hours: 8AM-5PM
Descriptions: Peach Tree Health is committed to providing personalized, affordable, high-quality health services. Peach Tree Health is your center for healing, opportunity and hope. We are here to keep our neighbors healthy and our community growing.
Family Medicine: We provide comprehensive, non-emergency, primary care services for for adults and children. Our services are to treat the "whole patient" and include general physical exams, sexually transmitted disease screening, TB testing, hypertension care and diabetic treatment.
Pediatrics: Peach Tree Health is here to care for your children, ages newborn through adolescence, with emphasis on the treatment of minor illnesses, routine physical exams, immunizations and parent education. We also have a pediatric dental facility opening in Yuba City this year.
Immediate Care: At Peach Tree Heath, we have two immediate care locations to serve you, Sacramento and Yuba City. We can accommodate patients who need to be seen by a provider but who do not have a life-threatening condition warranting an emergency room visit.
Women's Health: Peach Tree Health services for women include gynecological services such as annual exams and pap tests, treatment for urinary tract and vaginal infections, mammogram referrals, family planning education, pregnancy testing, birth control supplies and sexually transmitted disease treatment.
Keywords: women, youth, counseling, mentor/tutor, health
13. PERIOD at UC Davis
Publications: https://davisperiod.wixsite.com/home
City: Davis / UC Davis State: CA Zip: 95616
Contact Person: Annie Wang
Phone: 9252857002
Email: davisperiod@gmail.com
Hours: M-F 9AM-6PM
Descriptions: PERIOD at UC Davis is the local Davis chapter of PERIOD, and international non-profit destigmatizing, celebrating, and improving access to menstrual hygiene through Education, Service, and Advocacy. Our UC Davis chapter are currently working on our Free the Period initiative to secure free menstrual products to students in bathrooms campus-wide, and eventually University of California system-wide, because they are basic necessities like toilet paper and soap. We create educational workshops and campaigns to combat the stigma against periods and we also collaborate with local non-profit organizations to distribute menstrual products to communities in need. Visit our website for volunteer sign-up opportunities!
Keywords: Education, Health, Media, Outreach, Volunteer Groups, Women
14. RedRover
Publications: http://www.redrover.org/
Address: 1419 21 Street
City: Sacramento State: CA Zip: 95811
Phone: 9164292457
Email: info@redrover.org
Hours: M-F, 8:30-4:30pm
Descriptions: RedRover staff and volunteers provide temporary emergency sheltering, resources, financial assistance and emotional support when animals and people are in crisis. We empower educators to help kids develop empathy and awareness of animals' well-being and increase awareness about the importance of the human-animal bond.
Keywords: animals, education, teaching, children, disaster, communication, writing, marketing, social media, journalism
15. Sacramento Food Bank and Family Services (SFBFS)
Publications: http://www.sacramentofoodbank.org/
Address: 3333 3rd Avenue, Sacramento CA 95817 and 1951 Bell Avenue, Sacramento CA 95838
Contact Person: Matt Pruitt
Contact's Position: Volunteer Services Assistant Manager
Phone: 9169253240x3398
Email: mpruitt@sacramentofoodbank.org
Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30am-4:30pm
Descriptions: Sacramento Food Bank & Family Services is dedicated to assisting those in need by alleviating their immediate pain and problems and moving them toward self-sufficiency and financial independence. We do this by offering free programs and services including food, clothing, adult education, parent education and much more. We offer dozens of volunteer opportunities and welcome community members to join us in our mission.
Keywords: Hunger
16. Sacramento Mediation Center
Publications: https://www.cityofsacramento.org/Community-Development/Animal-Care/Other-Stuff/Mediation-Services
Address: 2015 J Street, Suite 204
City: Sacramento State: CA Zip: 95811
Phone: 9164417979
Email: sacramento@calawyersforthearts.org
Hours: M-F 9-5pm
Descriptions: Sacramento Mediation Services can assist with a variety of issues and handles mediation for barking dog complaints across the region.
The mediator will send 2 letters to the dog owner on behalf of the complainant. If the problem persists, the mediator will invite the dog owner and the complainant to a mediation session. The dog owner is not required to respond or attend. However, there are many successful cases mediated with positive outcomes.
The cost for opening a case is $25.00. In addition, there are associated fees for mediation between two parties and charges are on a sliding scale based upon the ability to pay.
Keywords: Legal, animal care
17. Short Term Emergency Aid Committee
Publications: http://www.steac.org/index.php
Address: 1712 Picasso Ave. Ste. D
City: Davis State: CA Zip: 95618
Contact Person: Liane Moody
Contact's Position: Executive Director
Phone: 5307588435
Email: steac@steac.org
Hours: M-F 9-12 PM and 1-4 PM
Descriptions: STEAC's purpose is to provide immediate, short-term emergency aid to families and individuals with incomes at or below the federal poverty level who live in Yolo County. Assistance includes providing help with food, rental, utility and job readiness. Since 1967, STEAC has provided a critical safety net for those whose needs cannot be met by other charitable or government agencies. For needy residents, it is often the agency of last resort for assistance.
Keywords: Hunger, Homelessness, Poverty
18. Sierra Donor Services
Publications: http://sierradonor.org
Address: 3940 Industrial Blvd
City: West Sacramento State: CA Zip: 95691
Contact Person: Jesa David
Contact's Position: Sr. Public Education Coordinator
Phone: 9166786043
Email: jesa.david@dcids.org
Hours: M-F 8-5pm
Descriptions: We save and improve lives through organ, tissue, and cornea donation. We support potential donor families in their time of loss, provide care for them through the donation process and beyond, and coordinate the recovery of organs and tissues for transplant. Our volunteers help us to educate the public about organ and tissue donation in many different venues, including high school and college classes, community events, media events, and special projects.
For more information, www.gsds.org
Keywords: health
19. Yolo Community Care Continuum
Publications: http://www.y3c.org/
Address: 285 W. Court Street, Suite 207 (PO Box 1101 Davis, CA 95617)
City: Woodland State: CA Zip: 95695
Contact Person: Kacy Goulart
Contact's Position: Administration
Phone: 5307582160
Email: assist@y3c.org
Descriptions: Yolo Community Care Continuum (YCCC) is a non-profit agency servicing people with a mental illness in Northern California. We currently have programs located in Davis, Woodland, Roseville, and Auburn. We provide housing, direct services, education and advocacy for people with a mental illness. All of our programs are voluntary based and our programs provide client-driven services, which assists people to attain their highest level of mental health. YCCC strives to excel as a dynamic presence in our community.
Programs:
Farmhouse (located in Davis): a long term residential treatment program that offers a group living environment. Adults live and work cooperatively, learning the skills necessary to make a successful transition from a highly structured treatment environment to a less restricted form of independent living.
Safe Harbor Crisis House (located in Woodland): a short term residential treatment program which provides crisis intervention in a supportive, group living environment for adults who are experiencing acute psychiatric symptoms. The program is designed for individuals who need an intermediate step between a hospital stay and returning home or who wish a more structured setting in order to prevent psychiatric hospitalization.
Harmony House (located in Auburn): an adult residential facility with a treatment component program that offers mentally ill individuals a group living environment. Adults live at Harmony House cooperatively; learn the skills necessary to live independently while receiving support from highly trained Mental Health Workers.
Supportive Housing Program (office in Woodland): Cooperative living opportunities are provided through the YCCC housing project. Houses and congregate living apartments are located in Davis and Woodland. At each house, residents have their own room and do their own shopping and cooking. House meetings, facilitated by a YCCC Mental Health Worker, help residents to divide chores and resolve any issues that may arise between housemates. Staff also provides individual support to those who need help with activities of daily living or managing their mental health symptoms.
Cornerstone (located in Roseville): a short term residential treatment program which provides crisis intervention in a supportive, group living environment for adults who are experiencing acute psychiatric symptoms. The program is designed for individuals who need an intermediate step between a hospital stay and returning home or who wish a more structured setting in order to prevent psychiatric hospitalization.
Keywords: mental health, treatment