Long Term Commitment

POPULATION SERVED: CHILDREN AND YOUTH

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY: Refugee Resettlement Program - Refugee Foster Parent
Program Description:  Every year thousands of children are separated from their families because of war.  Those who survive, end up in Refugee Camps.  They are alone, unaccompanied by any family member.  We want to place these teens in caring stable homes.  We provide a monthly stipend to the family and services such as tutoring and counseling for the teen.  Each family will have a designated case manager at Catholic Charities.  There is a two month preparation time to assure an appropriate match. 
Dates/Times:  Will vary
Minimum Age:  Contact will discuss this with you
Address: 2625 Zanker Road, San Jose, CA 95134
Contact:  Archana Sharma, Program Director, 408-325-5215, asharma@CatholicCharitiesSCC.org  

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY:  Refugee Resettlement Program - Assistant Case Manager
Program Description – Every year thousands of children are separated from their families because of war.  Those who survive, end up in Refugee Camps.  They are alone, unaccompanied by any family member and services such as tutoring and counseling for the teen.  Each family will have a designated case manager at Catholic Charities.  There is a two month preparation time to assure an appropriate match
Volunteer Description - Assistant Case Managers are needed to assist current Case Managers with the following:  Cultural orientation and assimilation, driving refugees to doctor and social service appointments, and help with household management.
Dates/Times:  will vary
Minimum Age:  Contact will discuss this with you
Address:  2625 Zanker Road, San Jose, CA 95134
Contact:  Claire Collins, Volunteer Supervisor, 408 325 5107, ccollins@CatholicCharitiesSCC.org

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY:  Refugee Resettlement Program - English Tutors (Classroom & In-Home Tutoring)
Volunteer Description:  Assist refugees with Basic English language skills in the classroom or in their homes
Dates/Times:  will vary
Minimum Age:  Contact will discuss this with you.
Address:  2625 Zanker Road,  San Jose, CA  95134
Contact:  Claire Collins, Volunteer Supervisor,  408 325 5107, ccollins@CatholicCharitiesSCC.org

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY:  Refugee Resettlement Program - Employment Specialist
Program Description - Every year thousands of children are separated from their families because of war.  Those who survive, end up in Refugee Camps
Volunteer Description:  Help refugees build resumes, on-line job applications, employment readiness and job placement.
Date/Times:  9AM – 5PM (Monday – Friday)  Flexible
Address 2625 Zanker Road, San Jose, CA 95134
Contact:  Claire Collins, Volunteer Supervisor,  408 325 5107, ccollins@CatholicCharitiesSCC.org

Population Served:  Older Adults

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY:  Long Term Care Ombudsman Program
Volunteer & Program Description:  Advocate for long term care residents.  The primary purpose of the Long Term Care Ombudsman Program is to receive, identify, investigate and impartially resolve complaints made by, or on behalf of residents of long term care facilities. Successful completion of the mandated Ombudsman training and certification by the State of California required..
If you are still interested in completing the program after learning about the volunteer opportunity at the orientation, the winter 2011 Ombudsman training is scheduled to be held on the following dates:
Orientation:  An orientation / overview of the program will be presented on: 
Wednesday, January 26 from 10:00 am to Noon

CERTIFICATION TRAINING SCHEDULE: 
February 1 / 9:30 - 3 p.m.
February 3 / 9:30 - 3 p.m.
February 8 / 9:30 - 3 p.m.
February 10 / 9:30 - 3 p.m.
February 15 / 9:30 - 3 p.m.
February 16 / 10 - noon
February 17 / 9:30 - 3 p.m.
February 22 / 9:30 - 3 p.m.
           
Upon completion of the classroom training, new volunteers will complete 10 additional hours of field internship prior to state certification.
Volunteers over 55 who live in Santa Clara County are eligible to belong to RSVP and receive some benefits.  Ask the volunteer coordinator.
All volunteers who are 18 years old or older must receive clearance from the Department of Justice and the FBI by having the Live Scan fingerprint test and only a negative TB test if required by the program’s contract.
Dates/Times:  Willing to make a one year commitment of 3-5 hours a week after initial certification training
Address: Will vary
Minimum Age: Must be at least 18 years old.
Contact:  Marlene Siebert, 408-325-5260, marlenes@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!

Volunteers over 55 who live in Santa Clara County are eligible to belong to RSVP and receive some benefits. Ask the volunteer coordinator.