FLEXIBLE TIME COMMITMENT

POPULATION SERVED: CHILDREN

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY: Piano Instructor - Washington United Youth Center
Volunteer Opportunity Responsibilities: Provide individual piano lessons to middle and/or high school students
Dates/Times: Flexible
Minimum age for volunteers: 18
Address: 921 South First Street, San Jose, CA 95110
Contact: Janelle Dumax-Baudron, (408) 283-6150 ext. 111, : jdumax-baudron@catholiccharitiesscc.org

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY – Childcare Assistant –
Program Description: The Children, Youth, and Family Development division of Catholic Charities of Santa Clara County offers a variety of programs and services to help empower families. The mission of the Family Literacy program is to help children and their parents gain the tools they need to become self-sufficient. We partner closely with parents with children from birth through 6th grade within the Franklin-McKinley School District. We raise awareness that parents are their children’s first teachers and strive to foster a love of books and reading in each family. We create an engaging, literacy-rich environment with easy access to appropriate instruction and a wide variety of culturally competent literacy workshops.
Volunteer Opportunity Responsibilities: Provide childcare for the children whose parents are participating in the Family Literacy program.
Dates/Times: September 20th – December 19th
Daniel Lairon – Tuesdays from 8:00am – 11:00am
Stonegate – Wednesdays from 8:00 am – 11:00am
Shirakawa – Thursdays from 8:00am – 11:00am
Kennedy – Fridays from 8:00am – 11:00am

Minimum age for volunteers: 18
Address: Shirakawa, Kennedy, Daniel Lairon and Stonegate Elementary Schools in the Franklin-McKinley School District of San Jose.
Contact: Janelle Dumax-Baudron, (408) 283 6150 ext. 111, jdumax-baudron@catholiccharitiesscc.org

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY: Share your interests and hobbies with children - CORAL
Volunteer & Program Description: CORAL (Communities Organizing Resources to Advance Learning)- is an after school program for elementary and middle school students in the Franklin-McKinley School District and Anne Darling, Empire Garden, Olinder, and Washington elementary schools in the San Jose Unified School District.
Volunteer Responsibilities: We are looking for individuals and organizations interested in sharing their time and interests with our students. We are also looking for those who are willing to bring different enrichment activities to our program. In previous years, CORAL students have engaged in activities such as cultural dance, drumming, mask making, storytelling, cartooning, science experiments, cooking, and soccer. CORAL programs run after school until 6 p.m. and we are flexible to work with your schedule and availability. Please take this opportunity to share your interests, hobbies, or talents with our students!
Dates/Times: Monday – Friday, 2:30 – 5:30pm
Minimum Age: 15
Address: Schools in the Franklin-McKinley School District & San Jose Unified School District
Contact: Janelle Dumax-Baudron, (408) 283-6150 x 111, jdumax-baudron@catholiccharitiesscc.org

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY: Sports Coach (Soccer/Baseball) - CORAL
Volunteer & Program Description: CORAL (Communities Organizing Resources to Advance Learning)- is an after school program for elementary and middle school students in the Franklin-McKinley School District and Anne Darling, Empire Garden, Olinder, and Washington elementary schools in the San Jose Unified School District.
Volunteer Responsibilities: Coach elementary and middle school youth soccer and/or baseball teams in the CORAL afterschool program
Dates/Times: Flexible; Monday-Friday afternoon between 2:30pm and 5:30pm
Minimum age: 14
Address: Schools in the Franklin-McKinley School District & San Jose Unified School District
Contact: Janelle Dumax-Baudron, (408) 283-6150 ext. 111, jdumax-baudron@catholiccharitiesscc.org

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY: Dance Instructor - CORAL
Volunteer & Program Description: CORAL (Communities Organizing Resources to Advance Learning)- is an after school program for elementary and middle school students in the Franklin-McKinley School District and Anne Darling, Empire Garden, Olinder, and Washington elementary schools in the San Jose Unified School District.
Volunteer Responsibilities: Teach dance to elementary and/or middle school youth in the CORAL afterschool program
Dates/Times: Flexible; Monday-Friday afternoon between 2:30pm and 5:30pm
Minimum Age: 14
Address: Schools in the Franklin-McKinley School District & San Jose Unified School District
Contact: Janelle Dumax-Baudron, (408) 283-6150 ext. 111, jdumax-baudron@catholiccharitiesscc.org

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY: Choir Leader - CORAL
Volunteer & Program Description: CORAL (Communities Organizing Resources to Advance Learning)- is an after school program for elementary and middle school students in the Franklin-McKinley School District and Anne Darling, Empire Garden, Olinder, and Washington elementary schools in the San Jose Unified School District
Volunteer Responsibilities: Start and lead a choir group with elementary and/or middle school youth in the CORAL afterschool program
Dates/Times: Flexible; Monday-Friday afternoon between 2:30pm and 5:30pm
Minimum age: 14
Address: Schools in the Franklin-McKinley School District & San Jose Unified School District
Contact: Janelle Dumax-Baudron, (408) 283-6150 ext. 111,
jdumax-baudron@catholiccharitiesscc.org

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY: Art Instructor - CORAL
Volunteer & Program Description: CORAL (Communities Organizing Resources to Advance Learning)- is an after school program for elementary and middle school students in the Franklin-McKinley School District and Anne Darling, Empire Garden, Olinder, and Washington elementary schools in the San Jose Unified School District
Volunteer Responsibilities: Organize and lead various art projects/activities for elementary and/or middle school youth in the CORAL afterschool program
Dates/Times: Flexible; Monday-Friday afternoon between 2:30pm and 5:30pm
Minimum age: 14
Address: Schools in the Franklin-McKinley School District & San Jose Unified School District
Contact: Janelle Dumax-Baudron, (408) 283-6150 ext. 111,
jdumax-baudron@catholiccharitiesscc.org

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY: Science Club Instructor – CORAL
Volunteer & Program Description: CORAL (Communities Organizing Resources to Advance Learning)- is an after school program for elementary and middle school students in the Franklin-McKinley School District and Anne Darling, Empire Garden, Olinder, and Washington elementary schools in the San Jose Unified School District
Volunteer Responsibilities: Lead science group projects and experiments for elementary and/or middle school youth in the CORAL afterschool program
Dates/Times: Flexible; Monday-Friday afternoon between 2:30pm and 5:30pm
Minimum age: 14
Address: Schools in the Franklin-McKinley School District & San Jose Unified School District
Contact: Janelle Dumax-Baudron., (408) 283-6150 ext. 111,
jdumax-baudron@catholiccharitiesscc.org

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY: Literacy Leader – CORAL
Volunteer & Program Description: CORAL (Communities Organizing Resources to Advance Learning)- is an after school program for elementary and middle school students in the Franklin-McKinley School District and Anne Darling, Empire Garden, Olinder, and Washington elementary schools in the San Jose Unified School District
Volunteer Responsibilities: Provide 1-1 reading support and homework assistance for elementary school youth in the CORAL afterschool program
Dates/Times: Flexible; Monday-Friday afternoon between 2:30pm and 5:30pm
Minimum age: 14
Address: Schools in the Franklin-McKinley School District & San Jose Unified School District
Contact: Janelle Dumax-Baudron, (408) 283-6150 ext. 111,
jdumax-baudron@catholiccharitiesscc.org

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY: Literacy Tutor - CORAL
Program Description: Literacy intervention tutoring though collaboration with the Reading Partners organization
Volunteer Responsibilities: Provide 1-1 literacy tutoring for students who read below grade level
Dates/Times: Flexible; Monday-Thursday between 9am and 12pm
Minimum age: 18
Address: Kennedy Elementary School, 1602 Lucretia Avenue, San Jose, 95122
Contact: Janelle Dumax-Baudron, (408) 283-6150 ext. 111,
jdumax-baudron@catholiccharitiesscc.org

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY: Computer Literacy Instructor – Washington United Youth Center
Volunteer & Program Description: On a 6-week basis, be available at the Summit League TechLab to assist students in enhancing their computer skills and/or setting up a class or classes to develop skills in specific areas ( eg: computer basics, MS Word, Excel, etc., based upon the strengths of the instructor). Adult classes are taught in Spanish, therefore Spanish fluency is required. Youth classes are in English and no Spanish is required.
Dates/Times: Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 3-6pm
Minimum Age: 16
Address: Washington United Youth Center, 921 S. First Street, San Jose, 95110
Contact: Tony Rodriguez, 408-938-6731, trodriguez@catholiccharitiesscc.org
Steven Vidal, 408-938-6731, svidal@catholiccharitiesscc.org

Population Served: Adults

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY: Donation Station Assistant
Volunteer & Program Description: New and gently used clothing and household items will be received, sorted and displayed and given free of charge to anyone referred by a partner of Step Up Silicon Valley: Campaign to Cut Poverty. Help receive donations and assist donors in filling out in-kind donation forms.

Help organize, sort and display the items at the donation station.
Assist donation station shoppers.

Dates/Times: Tuesday – Saturday, 10:00 am. – 6:00 p.m.
Volunteer Shifts Available: 2 hour shifts (or more) available 9:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Minimum age for volunteers accompanied by parent or guardian: 6
Address: 2625 Zanker Road, San Jose 95134, around the back of the building. Enter at Trimble and it will be straight ahead.
Contact: Raúl Rocha, Donation Station Supervisor, 408-325-5278, donationstation@catholiccharitiesscc.org

Population Served: Older Adults

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY: Licensed Bilingual Nurse (English/Vietnamese or English/Mandarin)
Volunteer & Program Description: John XXIII Multi-Service Center offers education classes, recreation, and wellness activities for older adults in a culturally sensitive environment. Services include ESL classes, citizenship information and referral, health screening and monitoring, wellness education, computer training, noon meals, tai chi, dances, and health education.
Volunteer Responsibilities: Help with medication explanation, blood pressure, glucose management, flu shots (seasonal) and other duties
Dates/Times: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 9:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Languages Spoken: English, Chinese, Vietnamese
Minimum Age: 21
Address: 195 E. San Fernando St., San Jose, CA 95112
Contact: Hoa Hong, 408-282-8606, hhong2@catholiccharitiesscc.org

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY: Day Break Respite and Caregiver Support Services

Program Description: Catholic Charities’ Day Break programs support dependent older adults and their family caregivers at three sites in Santa Clara County (Evergreen San Jose, Downtown San Jose, and Sunnyvale). Day Break helps caregivers manage the complex, and often complex, day-to-day demands of caring for an older loved one with dementia or memory loss, Alzheimer’s or Parkinson’s, or suffering from a stroke. Day Break’s services include: state-licensed adult day care, in-home respite care/socialization, escorted transportation, caregiver support groups and education, health screenings and education, and information and assistance.

DAY BREAK VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES:

I. Adult Day Care Center Volunteer
The Day Break adult day care centers provide a safe activity center for dependent seniors so that their family caregivers can get a much-needed break. Volunteers help the seniors engage in recreational activities (arts & crafts, reminiscence activities, games & puzzles, etc.) to stimulate cognitive and social skills; physical activities such as exercise and yoga to maintain physical functioning; and social interaction amongst peers to reduce seniors’ isolation. Volunteers are encouraged to share their unique talents with the group.
Dates/Times: Monday – Friday, 10am-3pm

II. Escorted Transportation Driver
Day Break provides escorted transportation for frail, homebound, and/or dependent elders, the majority of whom are suffering from mild to moderate dementia. Volunteers trained by the Day Break staff are available to provide up to 3 hours per week of escorted transportation to these seniors so that they can primarily go to the grocery store and their medical appointments. The volunteers remain with the seniors throughout the scheduled trips, providing companionship and any assistance as needed. Mileage reimbursement is available for volunteers.

All volunteers are required to undergo a background/fingerprinting check and a TB test before they can join the program. Drivers must show evidence of a valid CA driver’s license and current automobile insurance.

Day Break I: 5111 San Felipe Road (@ St. Francis of Assisi Parish), San Jose, CA 95135
Contact: Amy Andonian or Janelle Mondragon, 408-270-4900
Dates/Times: Monday – Friday, 8am-5pm (Flexible hours available)
Minimum Age: 21

III. In-Home Respite Care/Socialization Provider
Day Break offers care giving families weekly in-home respite care and socialization visits (2-4 hours per visit) provided by trained volunteers. The volunteers go into the families’ homes and help the dependent seniors engage in physical fitness activities (i.e. dancing, stretching, tai-chi, yoga, etc.); musical activities; arts & craft projects (i.e. painting, sewing, holiday-themed projects, etc); and cognitive stimulation activities (i.e. reminiscing, puzzles, word games, board games, etc.) while the family caregivers get a much-needed break. Mileage reimbursement is available for volunteers.
Dates/Times: Monday – Friday, 8am-5pm

DAY BREAK LOCATIONS:

These volunteer positions are available at all three Day Break sites. All volunteers are required to undergo a background/fingerprinting check and a TB test before they can join the program. Drivers must show evidence of a valid CA driver’s license and current automobile insurance.

Day Break II: 195 E. San Fernando St. (@ John XXIII Senior Center), San Jose, CA 95112
Contact: Ching-Ming Hsueh, 408-282-1134

All volunteers for this site MUST speak Mandarin or Vietnamese!

Dates/Times: Monday-Friday 10am-3pm
Minimum Age: 14

Day Break III: 535 Old San Francisco Rd (@ First United Methodist Church), Sunnyvale, CA 94086
Contact: Ginger McClure or Varsha Saxena, 408-530-8734
Dates/Times: Monday-Friday 10am-3pm
Minimum Age: 14

Population Served: Office Staff (Admin. Assistant)

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY: Administrative Assistant - Gilroy Senior Center
Gilroy Senior Center, 7371 Hanna Street, Gilroy CA 95020
Volunteer Responsibilities: Answer phone, Filing, Excel –
Dates/Times: Monday – Friday, Flexible hours and days, about 1 – 3 hours per week.
Minimum Age: 18
Contact: Juanita Velasco, (408) 846-0428, jvelasco@catholiccharitiesscc.org

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY: Office Assistant – Volunteer Program
Program Description: The mission of the Volunteer Management Program is to improve the experience of the volunteer through a streamlined and standardized process. Improved volunteer experience will increase longevity and retention of volunteers.
Volunteer Responsibilities: Various office responsibilities including: filing, copying and database entry
Dates/Times: Flexible hours between 8am-5pm, Monday – Friday, 8 hours a week desired
Minimum age: 18
Address: 2625 Zanker Road, San Jose 95134
Contact: Theresa Iacino, Volunteer Manager, 408-325-5132, tiacino@catholicharitiesscc.org

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY: Bilingual (Spanish/English) Administrative Assistant- Franklin-McKinley Children’s Initiative
The Franklin-McKinley Children's Initiative project is to become an inclusive, safe,
healthy, and caring community where families and service providers recognize their
interdependence as they work collaboratively toward sustaining an environment where
children and adults thrive.
Volunteer Opportunity Responsibilities: Administrative assistant duties such as note taking, making phone calls, data entry, etc. Experience with event planning helpful but not necessary. Must be bilingual in Spanish.
Dates/Times: Thursday or Friday mornings, 3-5 hours per week
Minimum age: 18
Address: 645 Wool Creek Drive, San Jose, CA 95112
Contact: Janelle Dumax-Baudron, (408) 283-6150 ext. 111, jdumax-baudron@catholiccharitiesscc.org

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY: Office Assistant – Cal WORKS
Program Description: Counseling, case management services to Cal WORKS clients whose successful completion of training or obtaining employment is limited by mental health or Domestic Violence and substance abuse barriers.
Volunteer Opportunity Responsibilities: General office support tasks such as making copies, faxes, data entry, answering phones and routing to the appropriate staff person. Bilingual Spanish/English preferred and training will be provided.
Dates/Times: Monday-Friday from 9-5pm
Address: 2625 Zanker Road, San Jose, CA 95134
Minimum age: 18
Contact Name/Phone/E-mail: Bertha Lizarraga, 408-325-5219, blizarraga@catholiccharitiesscc.org

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY: Receptionist - Children, Youth, and Family Development Division
Volunteer Opportunity Responsibilities: Answer multi-line phone calls, greet and direct visitors, perform various front desk duties, and provide clerical support as needed; bilingual Spanish preferred
Dates/Times: Monday through Friday, Flexible
Minimum age: 18
Address: 645 Wool Creek Drive, San Jose, CA 95112
Contact: Janelle Dumax-Baudron, (408) 283-6150 ext. 111, jdumax-baudron@catholiccharitiesscc.org

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY: Office Assistance with Large Mailings - Development
Volunteer & Program Description: Assist with large mailings approximately one half day every month or every other month.
Dates/Times: TBD
Minimum age for volunteers accompanied by parent or guardian: 12
Address: 2625 Zanker Road, San Jose, CA 95134
Contact: Clayton Smith, Development Assistant, 408-325-5191, csmith@catholiccharitiesscc.org

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY: Housing Search & Stabilization Services-Administrative Assistant
Volunteer & Program Description: Answer phones, take client information, make referrals and make appointments for interviews. Contact clients for follow-up and for survey of services. 10 hours per week commitment desired.
Dates/Times: Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm
Minimum Age: 18
Address: 2625 Zanker Road, San Jose, CA 95134
Contact: Minh Hoang Pham, 408-325-5166, mhoang@catholiccharitiesscc.org

Please check back from time to time as our opportunities change.
After you have selected the volunteer opportunity that interests you,
please fill out the Volunteer Application and return it to Catholic Charities.
Thank you for your interest in working with us!