Pamela Borrelli
Nursing Department
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Ahead with Horses |
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| Description | A therapeutic riding stable that provides riding for the physically and mentally challenged. Agency may require volunteer training and minimum hours, so please ask before you begin. |
| Address | 9311 Del Arroyo Sun Valley, CA 91352 |
| Contact Person | Michelle Newman, Information/Communication/Instructor |
| Telephone Number | 818-767-6373 |
| Website | www.aheadwithhorses.com |
| aheadwithhorses@yahoo.com | |
| Hours of Operation | Tuesdays and Fridays
1:00pm - 5:00pm Saturday 9:00am - 3:00pm |
| Hours Required | To be determined by Agency |
| Comments | Orientation required prior to service performed (Saturdays @ 8:45am). This Agency offers opportunities in Burbank on Wednesdays, 1 - 5 and in Pacific Palisades on Thursdays, 1 - 5. For more information about these locations please contact Michelle. |
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Carousel Ranch |
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| Description | Carousel Ranch provides developmental, therapeutic and recreational programs for disabled and disadvantaged children through horses. Students will be expected to assist with lessons working hands-on with children. There will also be opportunities available to work with horses. If interested student may participate with organizing and working special events. |
| Address | 34289 Rockinghorse Rd Agua Dulce, CA 91390 |
| Contact Person | Denise Tomey |
| Telephone Number | 661.252-7333 |
| Website | www.carouselranch.org |
| info@carouselranch.org | |
| Hours of Operation | Varies, contact Denise for schedule |
| Hours Required | Contact Denise for requirements |
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Heads UP - Therapy on Horseback |
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| Description | Heads Up provides therapy on horseback to disabled children and works with incarcerated youth for rehabilitation. COC students will assist instructors, mentor and help train at risk youth, groom and prepare horses, and act as sidewalk/horse leaders for class sessions. |
| Address | 30757 Bouquet Canyon Road Saugus, CA 91390 |
| Contact Person | Jim Tindell, Director of Operations |
| Telephone Number | 661-297-7433 |
| Website | www.headsuptherapy.com |
| brokentranch@sbcglobal.net | |
| Hours of Operation | Tuesday & Friday, 9 am - 5 pm; Saturday & Sunday, 8 am - 1 pm |
| Hours Required | 25 |
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Henry Mayo Hospital |
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| Meaningful Duties | Finance Dept - clerical assistance; Admitting Dept - clerical assistance; Emergency Dept - assisting nursing staff; Social Services - assisting social workers. |
| Address | 23845
McBean Parkway Valencia, CA 91355 |
| Contact Person | Maria Strmsek, Director of Volunteer Services |
| Telephone Number | 661-253-8051 |
| Website | www.henrymayo.com |
| mstrmsek@henrymayo.com | |
| Hours of Operation | days |
| Hours Required | 100 Hours |
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MEND (Meet Each Need with Dignity) |
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| Description | MEND serves poverty families of the NE SF Valley. We provide food, clothing, furniture, medical, dental, and vision care; English as second language classes for adults, computer classes, job training, employment counseling, and home visiting. Students will teach ESL; assist in Kinder-Care area; assist with after-school program for kids; dental assisting, medical assisting; medical front office and pharmacy; home visit families to assess needs; conduct food intake interviews; assist kids/adults in computer lab |
| Address |
10641 N. San Fernando Rd Pacoima, CA 91331 |
| Contact Person | Lupe Acosta, Volunteer Services Director |
| Telephone Number | 818-896-0246 |
| Website | http://www.mendpoverty.org/ |
| lupe@mendpoverty.org | |
| Hours of Operation | Mon - Fri, 9:00am - 5:00pm |
| Hours Required | 20 - 25 |
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ProCare
Hospice |
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| Description | Bereavement counseling, hospice and palliative care. Volunteer opportunities include assisting with bereavement calls and group counseling; clerical assistance and shadowing experiences |
| Address | 10200 Sepulveda Blvd,
Suite 145 Mission Hills, CA 91345 |
| Contact Person | Linda Martinez, Volunteer Coordinator |
| Telephone Number | 818-895-8000 |
| Website | www.procarenet.com |
| Hours of Operation | Mon - Fri, 8 am - 5 pm; some evenings/ weekends |
| Hours Required | 10 |
| Comments | |
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Providence Holy Cross |
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| Description | Tertiary acute care and outpatient health services. Hospital attempts to fulfill the expectations and aspirations of each volunteer with assignments that range from clerical and operational to extensive interaction with patients and their families. Nearly all disciplines within hospital organization are available. Some departments are still in development of job descriptions. All will be available. |
| Contact Person | Kathryn "Kay" Radford |
| Telephone Number | 818-360-5380 |
| Hours of Operation | Generally, 8:00AM-5:00PM. Some departments are 24/7. |
| Hours Required | 1 year commitment |
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Providence Holy Cross Tattoo Removal Clinic |
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| Description | PCH Tattoo Removal Clinic provides tattoo removal services for ex-gang members and others for whom the tattoo is a barrier to employment or safety. Volunteer opportunities include photography, data entry, bandaging clients after the procedure and office/clerical duties. |
| Address | |
| 6801 Coldwater Canyon Ave,
Suite 1A North Hollywood |
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| 818-847-3859 | |
| Contact Person | Virginia Gomez |
| Telephone Number | 818-847-3860 661-312-3447 |
| Virginia.Gomez@providence.org | |
| Website | www.providence.org/tattooremoval |
| Hours of Operation | Saturdays, 7 am -
noon Additional hours may be available during the week. |
| Hours Required | 10 |
| Comments | Agency prefers e-mail contact; TB test results required;Orientation required (available 2nd Saturday of each month) |
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Saddle Up Therapeutic Riding Stables |
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| Description | A therapeutic riding stable that provides riding for the physically and mentally challenged. Agency may require volunteer training and minimum hours, so please ask before you begin. |
| Address | 41455 20th Street West Palmdale, CA 93551 |
| Contact Person | Lisa DeJaynes or Ray Shultis |
| Telephone Number | 661-267-2730 or 661-256-6368 |
| Website | www.saddleup.8m.com |
| saddleup@antelecom.net | |
| Hours of Operation | Tuesday
1:00pm - 5:30pm Wednesday - Friday 3:00pm - 5:00pm Saturday 8:30am - 11:30am |
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Valley
Trauma Center |
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| Description | Valley Trauma Center
is the sexual assault crisis service for the Santa Clarita and San
Fernando valleys. A 24-hours hotline, accompaniment services,
counseling, and community education are provided to the communities.
Volunteer
opportunities include fundraising, presentations, community outreach -
Children Safety Fairs. |
| Address | 25115 Ave Stanford,
Suite B-122 Valencia, CA 91355
8700 Reseda Blvd, Suite 209 7116 Sophia Ave |
| Contact Person | Michele Stayer, Outreach Coordinator |
| Website | www.valleytraumacenter.org |
| mstayer@valleytrauma.org | |
| Hours of Operation | Mon - Fri, 8 am - 5 pm; special events |
| Hours Required | Unlimited |
| Comments | Rape Crisis Advocate Requires 60 hrs of training |