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…
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…
An important reason why we are able to devote an exceptionally high percentage of our income to client services is the imagination and dedication of hundreds of volunteers who organize our annual charity events such as: AIDS Walk Orange County, Orange County Ride for AIDS and Radiant Health Centers’ Annual Gala. Volunteers help with setting…
Our volunteers help with a variety of tasks, including data entry, bulk mail, filing, shredding, photocopying and auditing of charts. Volunteer receptionists also cover our front desk. By helping Radiant Health Centers staff with their office duties, these volunteers help staff meet clients’ needs, do referrals and make home visits in a timely manner.
Become a “cuddler” one morning every week and watch precious babies grow and help them flourish. Or volunteer to be on-call for child care at Mary’s Path on occasional evenings while teen mothers attend special events.
The majority of the teen girls who enter Mary’s Path come from the foster care system. They lack stability in their life and have experienced extreme trauma. Matched to a particular girl, mentors serve as a teacher, role model and advisor, helping the girl clarify and achieve her dreams. While mentors are asked to commit…