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Carousel Ranch, Inc
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Address |
34289 Rocking Horse Rd |
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Agua Dulce, CA 91390
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Organization Description |
Carousel Ranch is dedicated to providing
equestrian therapy disabled children, creating a unique and
individualized program to meet each child’s specific needs and goals.
Utilizing a combination of vaulting (gymnastics on a moving horse) and
therapeutic riding (both English and Western), we strive to create an
atmosphere where every child can and will succeed…a place
where therapy is disguised as fun.
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Volunteer Opportunities |
Working outside on
the ranch, participating in lessons working alongside instructors in
lessons with the children, work with horses (grooming, etc.) and general
ranch maintenance, etc. Office work available as well including phones,
mailings and helping with special events.
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Hours of Operation |
Tues, Weds, Friday 1:30-5:30pm / Saturdays 9am-2pm (mid Sept. – June)
Tues, Weds, Friday 3:30 – 7:30pm / Saturdays 9am-12noon (July-early
Sept)
Office work
available – 10am-6pm Tues-Friday
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Hours Required |
Call to schedule in advance
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Telephone Number |
661-268-8010
best time to contact: Tue,
Wed, Fri – 10am-2:30pm (when Gail is in the office)
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Contact Person |
Gail Berke, Volunteer Coordinator
Denise Tomey
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Website |
www.carouselranch.org
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Email |
info@carouselranch.org |
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Castaic Chamber of
Commerce
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Address |
31744 Castaic Rd, Suite 103 |
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Castaic, CA
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Organization Description |
The Castaic Chamber of Commerce provides local businesses with
networking opportunities to meet face-to-face with other local business
people who will help them grow their businesses. Through these social
networks, individuals or organizations can exchange business cards,
introduce their businesses to other chamber members, highlight what
services they have to offer the community, and profile what makes a good
customer/client for their particular businesses. Businesses, therefore,
become acquainted by values, visions, ideas, financial exchange, and
friendship.
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Volunteer Opportunities |
Event planning, clerical assistance, fundraising, community outreach.
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Telephone Number |
661-877-5244
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Contact Person |
Latisha Smith
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Website |
www.castaicchamber.com
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Email |
info@castaicchamber.com
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Castaic Middle School
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Address |
28900 Hillcrest Parkway |
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Castaic, Ca 91384
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Organization Description |
Local Middle School
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Volunteer
Opportunities |
Help tutor students, help in library, do copying in office, help
teachers.
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Hours of Operation |
Mon - Fri, 8:30AM-3:20PM
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Telephone Number |
661-294-4550 x2106
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Contact Person |
Sarah Delawder
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Website |
www.castaic.k12.ca.us
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 Circle of Hope
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Address |
23560 Lyons Ave., #224
Newhall, CA 91321
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Organization Description |
Circle of Hope,
Inc. is the only breast cancer organization in the Santa Clarita Valley
that provides financial, emotional, and educational support services for
uninsured and underinsured individuals with breast cancer, their
families, and the local community.
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Volunteer Opportunities |
S-L students can volunteer their time in a variety of ways, from event
registration to being a part of a mentorship program.
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Hours of Operation |
Monday, Wednesday, Friday 9am-5pm
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Contact Person |
Ray Tibbet
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Telephone |
(661) 254-5218
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Email |
info@circleofhopeinc.org
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Website |
http://www.circleofhopeinc.org/
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Classroom Assistant Currently Not Available
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Organization Description |
The Community and Continuing Education
division of College of the Canyons offers non-credit classes designed
for seniors. These classes include: Art, Physical activities, and
Computer classes. Classes are
held on our campuses and throughout the SCV community at local schools
and community centers.
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Volunteer Opportunities |
Service-Learning students will work with
an assigned class/instructor providing classroom assistance.
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Hours of Operation |
Varies
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Contact Person |
Service-Learning Staff
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Telephone Number |
661-362-3231
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Email |
service.learning@canyons.edu
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City of Santa Clarita
Volunteer Programs |
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Address |
20880 Centre Pointe Parkway
Santa Clarita, CA 91350
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Organization
Description |
Various community service
programs such as: youth and family programs and events, Human
Relations Forum, Graffitti Removal Program, Career Center,
Community Center, and volunteer programs.
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Volunteer
Opportunities |
WIA Youth job training program,
community center - help children with their activities,
Phonefriend Program.
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Hours of
Operation |
M - F, 8am - 5pm
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Contact Person |
Susan Coronel
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Telephone |
661-250-3726
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Email |
scoronel@santa-clarita.com
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Website |
www.santa-clarita.com |
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City of Santa Clarita
Community Center
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Address |
Newhall Community Center:
22421 Market Street, Newhall, CA 91321 Granada Villa Homework Help:
18540 Soledad Canyon Rd, Canyon Country, CA 91351
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Organization
Description |
The City of Santa Clarita Newhall Community Center provides a
variety of services for the local community. The programs are
designed for low income/at risk/in need families and include
after school homework help, recreational and educational
activities, arts & crafts, free play, etc.
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Volunteer Opportunities |
Under the supervision of staff members,
S-L students
help with planning and organizing inside and outdoor games,
reading, interacting with the public, setting up for special
events and the homework help program.
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Hours of Operation |
Monday-Friday 2:30p.m.-7:30p.m
Newhall Community Center:
During the school year, volunteers are primarily needed Mondays
through Thursdays from 2:30pm-6pm;
however, you may volunteer any other time that we are open Mondays
through Fridays
2:30-8pm and Saturdays 11am-5pm. During the summer, volunteers
are needed Mondays through Fridays, 9am-8pm and Saturdays,
11am-5pm.
Granada Villa Homework Help:
Mondays and Wednesdays, 4pm-6pm
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Hours Required |
All adults 18+ must commit to 40 hours of service within 6
months.
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Telephone Number |
(661) 286-4006
Please reference volunteering at either the Newhall Community
Center or at Granada Villa when leaving messages.
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Website |
http://www.handsonscv.org/ The
Community Center's volunteer posting can be found on the Hands
On SCV website. Through the posting, you can express an interest
in volunteering and contact the Community Center.
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Volunteer Requirements |
All volunteers
must dress
modestly: no tank tops, skirts, dresses, sandals, low cut tops,
baggy pants, hats, or clothing with inappropriate
images/words/gang affiliations. Closed toe shoes are required.
All prospective volunteers must attend a mandatory volunteer
orientation. These are held the first Friday of most
months at 3:30p.m. Please call or e-mail one to two weeks
prior to check the schedule and to R.S.V.P.
The fingerprinting and background check process can take up to
two weeks. Please plan your volunteering schedule
accordingly as you will not be allowed to volunteer until you
have been cleared.
Volunteers under the age of 18 must have signed consent to
volunteer from a parent/legal guardian.
Volunteer applications may not be
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College
of the Canyons - Flu
Clinics
Available only in the Fall
Semester
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Date: Friday,
November 16th, 2012 Students interested in volunteering with the COC
Flu Clinic must contact Kim Arredondo to verify participation at
Kim.Arredondo@canyons.edu
or call 661-362-3231.
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To participate, students must attend the
mandatory training.
Volunteers will meet in the
Cafeteria no later than 7am the day of the clinic for volunteer
assignments.
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College of
the Canyons' Foundation
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Address |
26455 Rockwell Canyon Rd |
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Santa Clarita, CA
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Organization Description |
The COC Foundation provides support for the Santa
Clarita Community College District for the purpose of performing beyond
the achievement level that tax dollars alone can't support, and to
strive for the highest levels of excellence in teaching, scholarships,
vocational training, and innovation.
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Volunteer Opportunities |
Students will perform various functions at special
events; man annual call center phone lines; office duties in the
Foundation office.
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Hours of Operation |
M-F, 8am - 5pm; weeknight and weekend events and
activities.
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Telephone Number |
661-362-3435
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Contact Person |
Murray Wood
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Email |
Murray.wood@canyons.edu
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Website |
http://www.canyons.edu/offices/foundation/ |
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Community Hiking Club
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Areas We Serve |
Native Garden Maintenance
Condor Habitat Micro-trash clean ups
Piru Creek Dam Busting and Clean ups
Local city clean ups
Sweeping positions available on hikes with kids
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Organization Description |
The Community Hiking Club is based in Santa
Clarita, California. They organize hikes and educate the public
regarding the various wilderness lands of Southern California.
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Volunteer Opportunities |
Our students will assist with micro-trash clean-up,
trail maintenance, invasive non native removal, and the care of a native
garden in the East Canyon Picnic area.
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Hours of Operation |
Varies
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Hours Required |
10
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Telephone Number |
661-259-2743
Best time to contact: anytime via email
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Contact Person |
Dianne Erskine-Hellrigel, President
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Email |
zuliebear@aol.com
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Website |
www.communityhikingclub.org |
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