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Saddle Up |
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Address |
41455 20th St West |
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Palmdale, CA
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Organization Description |
A therapeutic riding stable that provides riding for
the physically and intellectually challenged.
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Volunteer Opportunities |
Horse grooming and horse leading.
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Hours of Operation |
Tues - Fri, 2pm-5pm; Sat, 8am-12noon
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Telephone Number |
661-267-2730
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Contact Person |
Lisa Dejaynes
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Website |
www.saddleup.8m.com
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Email |
saddleup@antelecom.net
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Samuel Dixon Family
Health Center, Inc.
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Locations |
30257 San Martinez Road
Val Verde, CA 91384
Contact: Nora Rodriguez @ 661-257-4008
27225 Camp Plenty Rd, Suite 2
Canyon Country, CA 91351
Contact: Silvia Sanchez @ 661-424-1220
23772 Newhall Ave
Newhall, CA 91321
Contact: April Chavez @ 661-291-1777
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Organization Description |
Comprehensive range of primary care services.
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Volunteer Opportunities |
Observe medical clinic services in operation, assist
in patient-related administrative tasks. No direct patient contact.
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Hours of Operation |
Contact Health Center
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Minimum Hours Required |
10 |
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 Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce
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Address |
27451 Tourney Rd, Ste 160 |
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Valencia, CA 91355
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Organization Description |
Business networking, support, referrals, legislative
action, fundraising events.
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Volunteer Opportunities |
Data entry, assist with event planning and
implementation, answering phones with incoming calls from board members,
community leaders and residents, helping design informational flyers,
brochures, etc; help with design of new website.
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Hours of Operation |
Mon - Fri, 9am - 5pm
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Minimum Hours Required |
5 - 10 per week
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Telephone Numbers |
661-702-6977
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Contact Person |
Terri Crain
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Website |
www.scvchamber.com
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Email |
info@scvchamber.com
(preferred method of contact)
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SCV Economic Development
Corporation
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Address |
26455 Rockwell Canyon Road
- UCEN 263 |
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Valencia, CA 91355
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Organization Description |
A non-profit entity that represents the united
effort of regional industry and government leaders who work to provide
an integrated approach to attracting, retaining and expanding a
diversity of business and industry in the Santa Clarita Valley.
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Volunteer Opportunities |
Administrative Tasks:
telephone
answering, copying & scanning documents, preparing packages for mailing,
copying & organizing documents
Special Event
Tasks:
pre‐event tasks
(supplies, registration lists, name tags, packet assembly, etc.);
assist with pre‐event set‐up/tear‐down; post event tasks: update
registration lists, thank you letters, etc.
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Characteristics of Volunteer |
excellent interpersonal and
communication skills; good organizational skills, with attention to
detail and follow through; proficient computer skills, including
familiarity with using MS Office and social media applications;
flexibility, positive attitude and willingness to learn
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Office Hours |
Mon-Fri, 8-5pm
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Telephone Number |
661-288-4400
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Contact Person(s) |
Claudia Dunn Martinez, Manager Administrative
Services & Special Events
Gabrielle
Rodriguez, Administrative Assistant
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Email |
ClaudiaDunn@scvedc.org
(prefer being
contacted via email first)
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Website |
www.scvedc.org
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Additional Comments |
The SCVEDC has been in existence
since the summer of 2010; there is currently 31‐member Board of
Directors, including a 15 member Executive Committee which meets
monthly. The fulltime staff includes the President/CEO, Business
Retention & Marketing Manager, Administrative Services/Special Events
Manager and Business Attraction Manager (part time.
Student volunteers will be
exposed to SCV community leaders when tasked with working at Special
Events. Work may be sporadic, depending on activities/programs that are
prioritized within the annual strategic planning documents. |
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Santa Clarita Valley Service Center
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Address |
24271 S. Main Street |
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Newhall, CA 91321
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Organization Description |
The Santa Clarita Valley
Service Center is a multi-purpose facility
designed to enhance the community with a range
of educational, social and recreational
activities. Center staff network with other
County departments and non-profit agencies to
provide comprehensive information and referral,
and a wide variety of services including case
management.
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Volunteer Opportunities |
Information and referral; toy loan center; tutoring
and literacy projects; food bank assistance.
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Hours of Operation |
Mon - Fri, 8:00am - 5 pm
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Minimum Hours Required |
12
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Telephone Number |
661-254-0070
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Contact Person |
Brenda Mendoza
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Website |
http://css.lacounty.gov/santa-clarita-valley-service-center.aspx
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Email |
bmendoza@css.lacounty.gov |
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SCOPE
(Santa Clarita Organization for Planning the Environment)
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City |
Santa Clarita Valley
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Organization Description |
The goals of SCOPE are to conserve the
environment and protect the quality of life in the SCV through public
education and participation in civic activities. Focused attention is
given to the Santa Clara River, our oak heritage, and five significant
ecological areas as well as fighting for parks, schools, libraries, and
other infrastructure needs.
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Volunteer Opportunities |
SCOPE has service learning opportunities
for students interested in environmental and conservation issues as they
apply to the Santa Clarita Valley. Volunteers will learn about the Santa
Clara River and other conservation efforts underway locally. Service
projects will be designed around the student's environmental interests
and address a local conservation issue or public review process. This
service project will be of special interest to biology students,
environmental science students, government, English and geography
students as well as those that have an interest in the environment
generally.
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Hours of Operation |
Flexible including evenings and weekends
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Telephone Number |
661. 255-6899 - Best time to contact:
Mornings
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Contact Person |
Lynne Plambeck
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Website |
www.scope.org
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Email |
exec@scope.org |
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SCV Education Foundation
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Organization Description |
The Education Foundation sponsors
a number of annual events and programs to foster and support
excellence in education for students of Santa Clarita Valley. The
events include the Literacy & Arts Festival, Teacher Tribute and
Principal for a Day. Current programs are Student Enrichment, Read
With Me and Scholarships.
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Volunteer Opportunities |
This semester our students will
primarily work with the Read With Me! Program – students must commit
to and be consistent – 1-2 hours/week they will visit the same local
elementary school to read and work with students.
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Minimum Hours Required |
must commit and be consistent: 1-2 hrs/per
week for 10 weeks.
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Telephone Number |
661-414-4465 - Best time contact:
M-F, 9am - 6pm
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Contact Person |
Ann Unger
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Website |
http://www.scveducationfoundation.org
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Email |
aunger@scveducationfoundation.org |
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SCV Historical Society
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Organization Description |
The Santa Clarita Valley Historical Society stimulates public
interest in the history of the Santa Clarita Valley, collects
and preserves the stories and artifacts that relate to local
history, and provides educational services to the community.
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Volunteer Opportunities |
Construction work, landscaping and maintenance, docents for
school group tours, and gift shop docents.
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Hours of Operation |
Saturday/Sunday; 1pm - 4pm
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Telephone Number |
661-254-1275
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Contact Person |
Pat Saletore
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Email |
pat@scvhistory.com or
info@scvhistory.com
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Website |
www.scvhs.org |
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SCV
International Charter School
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Address |
28060 Hasley Canyon Road, Suite 200 |
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Castaic, CA 91384
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Organization Description |
A new K-12 Charter School dedicated to
providing students with a rigorous, research-based education that
prepares them for a future that transcends today's national boarders.
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Volunteer Opportunities |
Students will assist with non-traditional,
hands-on, engaging, self-directed educational activities.
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Minimum Hours Required |
10
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Telephone Number |
(661) 705-4820
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Contact Person(s) |
Amber Raskin
Danijlea Kuric
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Website |
www.scvcharterschool.org
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Email |
office@scvi-k12.org |
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 SCV Senior Center,
Committee on Aging
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Address |
22900 Market Street |
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Santa Clarita, CA
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Organization Description |
Intergenerational activities that enhance an appreciation and sensitivity for the needs of older persons. All the center's activities and classes are open to all people 18 and older.
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Volunteer Opportunities |
Helping with home delivered meals; office administration; nutrition; art; creative writing; exercise programs; etc.
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Hours of Operation |
Mon - Fri, 9:00AM-3:00PM
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Telephone Number |
661.259-9444 ext 110
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Contact Person |
Robin Clough |
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Special Olympics
Santa Clarita & Tri-Valley Regions
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Address |
24779 Valley St. |
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Newhall, CA 91321
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Organization Description |
The mission of Special Olympics is to provide year-round sports
training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports
for children and adults with intellectual disabilities, giving them
continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate
courage, experience joy and participate in a sharing of gifts, skills
and friendship with their families, other Special Olympics athletes and
the community.
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Volunteer Opportunities |
Coaching sports, serving on committees, fundraising, chaperoning social activities.
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Hours of Operation |
M - F, 9am -5pm
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Telephone Number |
661.253-2121
Best time to contact: M-F, 9am - 5pm
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Contact Person |
Laura Mayo, Regional Director
Wendy Lorton
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Email |
santaclarita@sosc.org
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Website |
www.sosc.org/santaclarita |
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Single
Mothers Outreach
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Address |
26881 Ruether Ave |
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Santa Clarita, CA 91351
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Organization Description |
Single Mothers Outreach helps single
parents become financially self-sufficient and able to cope with the
responsibilities of raising a healthy family and contributing to the
economic and cultural growth of the Santa Clarita Valley.
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Volunteer Opportunities |
Office support; fundraising; database
management; computer skills; videographer; clothing closet.
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Hours of Operation |
M-Th, 9am-5pm; Friday 9am-12noon
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Telephone Number |
661-288-0117
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Contact Person |
DaAnne Smith
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Website |
www.singlemothersoutreach.org
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Email |
dsmith@smoscv.org |
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Summerhill Villa
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Address |
24431 Lyons Ave |
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Santa Clarita, CA 91321
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Organization Description |
Residential care facility for the elderly.
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Volunteer Opportunities |
Assist administrators, shadow RNs, assist
with activities and recreational outings, demonstrations & programming.
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Hours of Operation |
24 hr facility
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Telephone Number |
661-254-9933
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Contact Person |
Stacey Zwirn, Activities Director
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Website |
www.mbkseniorliving.com/communities/summerhill/index.php
For more information about volunteer opportunities please contact Stacey
Zwirn, Activities Director.
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Additional Comments |
45 min orientation; confidentiality;
students may phone only (no email) |
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Sunrise at Sterling
Canyon
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Address |
25815 Mc Bean Pkwy |
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Valencia, CA
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Organization Description |
Activities, outings, meals, housekeeping.
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Volunteer Opportunities |
In-door activities include one-on-one visits with residents, reading or writing, leading exercise class, calling bingo, dealing poker,
beach chair volleyball helper.
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Operation Hours |
7 days, 8am- 7pm
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Minimum Hours Required
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unlimited
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Telephone Number |
661-253-3551
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Contact Person |
Tristan Garcia, Activities and Volunteer
Coordinator
Angela Wever, Assistant Activities and Volunteer Coordinator
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Website |
www.sunriseseniorliving.com |
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Sunshine Kids Foundation
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Address: |
662 North Van Ness Ave, Ste. 206
Los Angeles, Ca 90004
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Description |
The Sunshine Kids
Foundation adds quality of life to children with cancer by providing
them with exciting, positive group activities, so they may once again do
what kids are supposed to do . . . have fun and celebrate life!
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Telephone Number
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323-769-2520
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Contact Person
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Elizabeth Gomez, Activities Coordinator
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Blackboard
Canyons