Volunteer Retail Assistants work with staff to ensure that day to day operations at WHW’s Deja New are efficient and that shoppers have an enjoyable shopping experience. This is a critical volunteer position in assisting WHW in raising funding to support the mission.
WHW Personal Stylists work with job seekers one on one helping them to select professional attire and accessories, assisting with fit, color choice and most importantly providing support and encouragement as they prepare for interviews and their new start at work. Personal Stylists assist job seekers with building a professional wardrobe by ensuring they select…
WHW Resume Coaches are individuals who have experience with the job search and/or the hiring process. These volunteers are critical to the WHW mission by assisting job seekers in developing effective resumes, identifying quantifiable results from previous employment to showcase each one as an ideal and strong candidate in the job market.
WHW Workshop Facilitators are vibrant individuals from the human resources department, small business owners or other career development professionals who have a talent for effectively communicating curriculum in an interactive format. Their impact on WHW clients is made in a group context as they help job seekers become knowledgeable, skilled and confident in the tasks…
Tallship volunteers maintain and repair the ships. From woodworking and sail mending to rigging and sailing skills, these volunteers work to ensure the continuation of maritime heritage. Volunteers may have the opportunity to participate in a variety of both educational and public sailing programs primarily aboard the Spirit of Dana Point. Sailing opportunities are limited…
The Ocean Institute’s research vessel is used for school and public programs to conduct research and provide educational whale watching cruises. Volunteers assist staff with program logistics such as managing passengers during boarding/disembarking, collecting required forms, preparing the vessel for programs, and serving as program facilitators. Volunteers must be age 16 and older.*Waitlist only; must…
Volunteers assist with the usual functions of a retail operation including visual merchandising, ticketing, stocking, assisting customers and finalizing sales at the register. Volunteers must be age 15 and older.
The Tidepool Interpretive Program’s (TIP) objective is to educate tidepool visitors about the wonderful natural resources present along our coastline in a way that promotes environmental stewardship. This program occurs outdoors, with its home base behind the Ocean Institute at the entryway to the beautiful Marine Conservation Area. This program runs on weekdays and weekends…
Most of our volunteers are clients who have received services, and want to give back to their own community. ABRAZAR also recruits volunteers through local churches, colleges, universities, high schools and service clubs. Volunteers are used extensively in the food distribution program and in the senior meals program.
Volunteers also assist as chaperones during field trips and hosts for special events and parties.