Overview

Assisting Children and Youth

Washington United Youth Center

Address: 921 South First Street, San Jose, CA 95110
Contact: Sarah Reyes, (408) 283-6150 ext. 213, sreyes@catholiccharitiesscc .org

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: Catholic Charities’ Washington United Youth Center (WUYC) primarily serves youth ages 12 –17 and their families. We work hand in hand with the community and collaborate with neighborhood groups and many community based organizations. The three major areas of programs and services:

Recreation: Sports, ping-pong, pool, weight lifting, and salsa-aerobics
Support Services: Support groups for youth and parents, teen pregnancy prevention and dating violence education
Leadership Development: Leadership training, college awareness and preparation

EXERCISE INSTRUCTOR
Volunteer Responsibilities: Lead exercise classes; minimum commitment of 10 weeks
Dates/Times: Wednesdays 9-10am; Tuesdays-Fridays 6-7pm
Minimum age: 18

EXERCISE ROOM FACILITATOR
Volunteer Responsibilities: Monitor exercise room, answer questions, knowledgeable about various exercise equipment, experience as a personal trainer helpful
Dates/Times: Tuesdays through Fridays, 9am-12pm
Minimum age: 18

PIANO INSTRUCTOR
Volunteer Responsibilities: Provide individual piano lessons to middle and/or high school students
Dates/Times: Flexible
Minimum age: 18

YOUTH CENTER VOLUNTEER
Volunteer Responsibilities: Engage with youth in the Gym and Game Room
Dates/Times: Monday – Friday; 4–7pm
Minimum age: Must be at least 19

Lori Escobar EL Toro Youth Center – Morgan Hill CA

Address: 17620 Crest Ave. Morgan Hill, CA 95037
Contact: America Aguirre, (408) 938-6731, aaguirre@CatholicCharitiesSCC.org

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: Catholic Charities’ Lori Escobar El Toro Youth Center provides a variety of services to at-risk low-income youth of Morgan Hill, primarily serving youth ages 7-17 including a homework assistance program, mainstream sports, anti-gang training and a variety of recreational and social programs. In addition, we offer a strong parent component and a successful computer literacy program for both children and adults.

YOUTH CENTER VOLUNTEER
Volunteer Responsibilities: Tutor and help with activities
Dates/Times: Monday – Friday 3–6pm
Minimum age: Must be 19 or older

Children, Youth, and Family Development – Franklin McKinley Children's Initiative

Address: Santee, Success, Kennedy, Meadows and Cornerstone Elementary Schools in the Franklin-McKinley School District of San Jose.
Contact: Elizabeth Alvarez, ealvarez@catholiccharitiesscc.org

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: FMCI is a school reform collaborative seeking to improve low income, low performing schools and help all students read by 3^rd grade!

ONE TO ONE READING TUTORS FOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL CHILDREN

Volunteers will provide one to one tutoring or small group tutoring to K-6 grade students in the Franklin McKinley School District. The schedule is flexible to time and availability. One day a week, one hour commitment.
Dates/Times: Monday – Friday, 8:30am–5:30pm
Minimum Age: 18

CHILDCARE ASSISTANT
Volunteer Responsibilities: Provide childcare for the children whose parents are participating in the Family Literacy program.
Dates/Times: August - June, 8–11am
Minimum age: 18

PROGRAM ASSISTANT - Kinship Resource Center/Franklin McKinley School District

Contact: Sarah Reyes, (408) 283-6150 ext. 213, sreyes@catholiccharitiesscc.org

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: The Successful Parents Program provides parent education for at-risk Vietnamese parents, covering topics such as child development, parent roles/responsibilities, age appropriate behaviors/expectations, and accessing support services. The program also includes parent support groups and youth activities for children who accompany parents to classes and support groups.

GENERAL FUNCTION: The successful Parents Program Assistant will provide general support to the program supervisor including office support, meeting preparation, childcare support, and other duties as required.
Volunteer Responsibilities: Copying and filing, data entry, meeting preparation (includes setting up tables and chairs as well as preparing and setting up food), childcare support and various duties as assigned.
Dates/Times: Minimum 3 hours per week (program support from 4–7pm on Wednesdays; office support during daytime hours)
Minimum age: 18+
Required Language Capacity: English; Vietnamese helpful but not required.

CORAL AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM - Franklin McKinley and San Jose Unified School Districts

Address: Elementary and middle schools in the Franklin-McKinley School District & San Jose Unified School District
Contact: Daniel Fukuyama, (408) 283-6150 ext. 205, dfukuyama@catholiccharitiesscc.org

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: CORAL (Communities Organizing Resources to Advance Learning) is an after school program for elementary and middle school students in the Franklin-McKinley and San Jose Unified School Districts. The Program increases literacy rates and closes the achievement for at risk youth through a proven literacy curriculum and a team of dedicated staff and volunteers.
The CORAL program runs after school until 6:00pm and 7:00 pm. The schedule is flexible to time and availability. A minimum of 25 hours of service is required.
Dates/Times: Monday – Friday, 12:30–4:30pm
Minimum Age: 14 – suitable for a high school student

LITERACY SUPPORT A & HOMEWORK TUTOR
Volunteer Responsibilities: work one on one supporting students with homework help, independent reading and writing exercises.
Dates/Times: Monday – Friday, 2:00–6:00pm/7:00pm

SOCCER REFEREE
Volunteer Responsibilities: Referee soccer games for the CORAL Junior high sports league
Date/Time: Wednesdays, 4:30–5:30pm

ENRICHMENT SUPPORT
Volunteer Responsibilities: Share your passion with our students! Whether it’s science, art, sports, dance, theater or any other hobby there is a good chance a group of students at one of our 23 school sites shares in your passion and wants to learn more about it. Help in our enrichment component to teach a group of students more about what you love to do.
Dates/Times: Thursdays and Fridays, 4:00–6:00pm

Junior Giants Coaches, Assistants and Volunteers

Franklin McKinley Children’s Initiative presents Junior Giants Baseball League
Volunteer Responsibilities: Coach, referee, provide general team assistance during practice and games.

Volunteer sign-up beginning March 18, 2013.
League starts June 24 and ends August 24, 2013.

1535 Santee drive
San Jose CA 95122

Contact: Viet Nguyen 408 418 6458, vnguyen2@catholiccharitiesscc.org

Live scan and background investigation is required for all volunteers over 18 years old. Can volunteer only upon confirmation of back ground clearance

JUNIOR GIANTS COACHES
San Jose West/Burbank Junior Giants Baseball League

Volunteer Responsibilities: Coach, referee, provide general team assistance during practice and games. Call for complete job description.

June 10, 2013 – August 3, 2013.

Practice on Mondays or Wednesdays;
Games 5:00PM – 7:00PM.
Games on Saturdays, 9:00Am – 11:00AM

Volunteer Sign-ups begin May 1, 2013

46 Race Street, San Jose, CA 95126
Contact: Mario Tercero 408 380 8609, marioT@healthtrust.org

Live scan and background investigation is required for all volunteers over 18 years old. Can volunteer only upon confirmation of back ground clearance.

Movetrition Under The Sun

Outdoor program for children ages 2-5 years focusing on nutrition and physical activity.

Volunteer Responsibilities: Set up, clean-up, assist with physical activities such as relay races, bowling, potato sack races, t-ball and have fun!

Wednesdays, May 15, 2013 – July 7, 2013, 8:30AM – 11:30AM

Captain Jason Dahl Elementary
3200 Water Street
San Jose, CA 95111

Contact: Jessica Molina 408 283 6000 ext 216, jmolina@catholiccharitiesscc.org